From the 1st of October 2015, UK-based internet users will be subject to a three month pilot scheme that will mean that UK-produced music videos will be stamped with either 12, 15, 18 or R18 certificates. The trial is being led by the BBFC, Google, BPI, Vevo, YouTube, Sony, Warner and Universal. However, music videos made outside of the UK will avoid the classification.
The classification is needed because artists such as Rihanna have been pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable in music videos for the last 3-4 years. The release of "S&M" in 2012 sparked the discussion about censorship in music videos.
The music video for "Bitch Better Have My Money", released in 2015, could arguably be one of the main reasons for the change in legislation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3eAMGXFw1o
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