Lily Allen has hit out at the paparazzi, insisting she is famous for her music career.

The Smile star, who is currently on a safari holiday, slammed photographers in a message on her Twitter page.

Lily told her followers she felt guilty about “exploiting” the animals with her camera because it “reminds me of some c**ts I know”.

She added: “My point was, I'm pretty sure that my music is what got people talking.

"I'm confident I could sustain a singing career without the paparazzis.”

Lily posts her safari pics on Twitter

In another message, the star denied she used paparazzi images to promote her career. “I use my own,” Lily said.

The singer later posted pictures from her trip, including a lion mauling an antelope and a baby elephant.

Lily Allen under the spotlight