Pop star Beyonce Knowles has sparked controversy by saying she only makes records for black people.

Since the Deja Vu singer made the astonishing statement sales of her new album, B'Day, have fallen by 70 per cent in the US.

Beyonce, 25, said in an interview with Blender magazine: "I make black records. I write records like I speak, and I don't try to change my songs so everyone else likes them."

The singer has also admitted she can relate to celebrities who attack the paparazzi.

Beyonce said: "It must be really scary to have your children in front of all these people. That's your kids. That's when Mama Knowles is gonna be punching some photographers!"

Meanwhile, Beyonce was booed at the MOBO awards in London on Wednesday night when she failed to turn up to collect her three prizes.

The Crazy In Love singer received the most awards after her single Deja Vu won the Best Song and Best Video categories and she was named Best International Female at the ceremony - which recognises music of black origin.

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Some people understand the effective use of economic power.....and some do not.

6sixx6 said:

actually from what I understand is that she was completely misquoted.


the drop is probably just from disinterest more than these so called comments.

Rhondab said:

...the drop is due to people actually hearing the cd. Word of mouth is a MF.

Rhondab said:

people need to get a grip. i have the blender magazine and it's really not what people are trying to making it sound like. poor girl can't say anything but yeah maybe sales have slipped because they're sick of her country ass.

6sixx6 said:

True. And really? She said, "I make black records. I write records like I speak, and I don't try to change my songs so everyone else likes them." Is that so bad? Firstly, I don't see anything wrong with stating what her audience is. Secondly, would enough people get angered over it not to buy the album? We're assuming the average Beyonce fan reads the paper.

Soul aint got no color, natch.

It's not just Beyonce. Everyone now in days have high debuting albums and then sink like a stone. It's the new norm.

puh-leese, more magazine misquotation bullshit. NEXT!

6sixx6 said:

Is it really a stretch to say she has more of a black audience? I know the Toriphiles aint diggin on her shit

Was this part really worthy of noting? WTF? People are just trying to start shit. Move along, definitely nothing to see here....

i doubt that...
anyway,i bet it was a misquote...get over it...and her drop didnt come from word of mouth unless youre talkin about the haters on the org who dont even have her cd but bash her,her look,and her talent anyway...i say this b/c every hiphop forum i go 2 they are talkin about how hot her new cd is and at school every1 is talkin about how different and yet again "hot" her cd is...

PleasurePrinciple said:

I try to be an objective observer.....that cd is weak as hell.
[Edited 9/25/06 14:41pm]

TommyRoss said:

You literally took the words out of my mouth.

6sixx6 said:

so u have it or not?
I mean it doesnt matter 2 me cuz ur the one and only person who has said that 2 me and plus I dont know u at all~

PleasurePrinciple said:

Yes. I played it once and tossed it. Seriously.

6sixx6 said:

mmm anyway...I cant wait 2 get it

PleasurePrinciple said:

Cool. I hope you like it.

6sixx6 said:

from what Ive heard I think I will

PleasurePrinciple said:

I like it, i didnt really post a review because it seemed everyone had a view of it already, I like how its not like the first album, its harder edged, i dont like the Jay z input but thats gonna be. Some songs very similar to Ameries last album, basically because the same producer was on the same tracks. All in all a good album.

6sixx6 said:

dayum!

minneapolisgenius said:

That must have been why you were kissing me.

TommyRoss said:

Krytonite said:

Beyonce got booed at the Mobos because she decided that it was ok to turn up for an Armani fashion do in London, where she wasn't being honoured, but couldn't be bothered to turn up to a high profile British music award where she won in three categories, two days before. She's got her priorities straight: thank you, but fuck you. Way to go.

jayaredee said:

Yeah, Justin's album is predicted to suffer a 70% decline this week as well.

Um... controversial to whom? This is ridiculous.

Even if they got what she said letter perfect and in the proper context, she said absolutely nothing wrong. People need to get over themselves.

And I also attribute her drop in sales to initial overhype and anticipation tapering off. Let her drop a hot single or remix, and everyone will be immediately back in her pocket.

...And some photographers do need to catch a few knuckles and 2x4s, IMO.

Krytonite said:

This would be an interesting article.....If it was true...

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Hey! I am.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

It is really a stretch to say a lot of black people don't wanna be Bouncy's audience?