 The music video for " Dirrty " , directed by David LaChapelle , was intended to publicize Aguilera 's new image . It depicts sexual fetishes such as mud wrestling and muscle worshipping . The controversial video eliminated her image as a bubblegum pop singer . It received criticism from various news publications and other recording artists , and it was banned on Thai television due to its sexual content . Aguilera defended the video , calling it inspirational as it put her to the forefront . " Dirrty " was included on the setlists of Aguilera 's three major concert tours : the Justified and Stripped Tour ( 2003 ) , the Stripped Tour ( 2003 ) , and the Back to Basics Tour ( 2006 – 08 ) . 
