The video depicts Radke transforming into a werewolf, symbolizing the "monster" he fears becoming.

Directed by Jensen Noen, the cinematic video visually represents Radke's internal demons:

Frontman Ronnie Radke describes "Popular Monster" as "the voice inside my head," exploring the story of a hero falsely accused and destroyed by society.

Radke has noted that the song reflects the "war with ourselves" many people face, highlighting how internal brokenness can ironically drive external success—making one a "popular" monster. Musical Composition

Longtime fans recognized the use of the same courtroom set from the 2011 "The Drug In Me Is You" video.