^ She should not have been doing Half time in the first place. When you try to interject yourself and overshadow someone else, this is what potential might happen.
I'm sure she gives all the fucks in the world that people are going to protest for 8 hours outside the NFL Headquarters. Is she living there? Thought not.
^ She should not have been doing Half time in the first place. When you try to interject yourself and overshadow someone else, this is what potential might happen.
I dont feel bad for her.
You can argue that but the reasons why people are rallying against her performance aren't for the same reason why you and I didn't like it.
I'm actually surprised that people noticed the undertones of the song/ performance enough to make nonsensical claims such as it being an attack on police officers or it being racist in any sort of way. The people spouting this foolishness come off as racist more than any sort of implications Beyonce carried in her performance.
^ She should not have been doing Half time in the first place. When you try to interject yourself and overshadow someone else, this is what potential might happen.
I dont feel bad for her.
You can argue that but the reasons why people are rallying against her performance aren't for the same reason why you and I didn't like it. I'm actually surprised that people noticed the undertones of the song/ performance enough to make nonsensical claims such as it being an attack on police officers or it being racist in any sort of way. The people spouting this foolishness come off as racist more than any sort of implications Beyonce carried in her performance.
She is not even talking about racism or police brutality in the song. The song literally has nothing to do with social justice at all. Its her singing about fucking her husband and how she is the queen. I want to know how those people think dressing up in all black leotards equtes to police brutality? This is obvious a product social media.
^ She should not have been doing Half time in the first place. When you try to interject yourself and overshadow someone else, this is what potential might happen.
I dont feel bad for her.
You can argue that but the reasons why people are rallying against her performance aren't for the same reason why you and I didn't like it. I'm actually surprised that people noticed the undertones of the song/ performance enough to make nonsensical claims such as it being an attack on police officers or it being racist in any sort of way. The people spouting this foolishness come off as racist more than any sort of implications Beyonce carried in her performance.
She is not even talking about racism or police brutality in the song. The song literally has nothing to do with social justice at all. Its her singing about fucking her husband and how she is the queen. I want to know how those people think dressing up in all black leotards equtes to police brutality? This is obvious a product social media.
That's what I'm saying. I don't get what the fuss is; this is standard Beyonce with a little "black pride" mixed in. It's a shameless, opportunistic ploy but it's hardly offensive for the reasons people are up in arms over the song for. On the other side of the coin, I don't see how her performance was a tribute to the Black Panthers (or MJ for that matter) or how it is such a powerful example of a black woman showing pride in her skin color and gender. The video is well done but the song is cookie cutter Beyonce with self-indulgent lyrics to boot; her saying she likes her Jackson 5 nostrils doesn't make "Formation" a good civil rights/ black power anthem or even a good song no more than her routine at the Super Bowl is an attack on police officers or racist towards white people.
She is not even talking about racism or police brutality in the song. The song literally has nothing to do with social justice at all. Its her singing about fucking her husband and how she is the queen. I want to know how those people think dressing up in all black leotards equtes to police brutality? This is obvious a product social media.
That's what I'm saying. I don't get what the fuss is; this is standard Beyonce with a little "black pride" mixed in. It's a shameless, opportunistic ploy but it's hardly offensive for the reasons people are up in arms over the song for. On the other side of the coin, I don't see how her performance was a tribute to the Black Panthers (or MJ for that matter) or how it is such a powerful example of a black woman showing pride in her skin color and gender. The video is well done but the song is cookie cutter Beyonce with self-indulgent lyrics to boot; her saying she likes her Jackson 5 nostrils doesn't make "Formation" a good civil rights/ black power anthem or even a good song no more than her routine at the Super Bowl is an attack on police officers or racist towards white people.
^ Agree.
I personally don't like the music video either because it doesn't make sense. Its all over the place. She is dressed like she is going to church with blank panther men standing behind her but she giving the finger and then there is another image of her dancing ina leotard and then another of three girls one being her daughter... It just didnt make much sense to me. It looked contrived and a fail attempt at being "deep"
If she takes that blonde weave out her hair, dies it black and wears a short afro I might take her more seriously but she would never have the balls to do something like that.
mjscarousal said: That's what I'm saying. I don't get what the fuss is; this is standard Beyonce with a little "black pride" mixed in. It's a shameless, opportunistic ploy but it's hardly offensive for the reasons people are up in arms over the song for. On the other side of the coin, I don't see how her performance was a tribute to the Black Panthers (or MJ for that matter) or how it is such a powerful example of a black woman showing pride in her skin color and gender. The video is well done but the song is cookie cutter Beyonce with self-indulgent lyrics to boot; her saying she likes her Jackson 5 nostrils doesn't make "Formation" a good civil rights/ black power anthem or even a good song no more than her routine at the Super Bowl is an attack on police officers or racist towards white people.
^ Agree.
I personally don't like the music video either because it doesn't make sense. Its all over the place. She is dressed like she is going to church with blank panther men standing behind her but she giving the finger and then there is another image of her dancing ina leotard and then another of three girls one being her daughter... It just didnt make much sense to me. It looked contrived and a fail attempt at being "deep"
If she takes that blonde weave out her hair, dies it black and wears a short afro I might take her more seriously but she would never have the balls to do something like that.
Oh, that blonde weave will be with her well into her old age. It's amazing how much she's whitened her look over the years but never gets called out on it. I'm not gonna watch the music video but if it's anything like the halftime show then I'll agree that it's contrived and a day late and a dollar short. Why was she so silent during the Ferguson riots and Baltimore riots? Now that she has an album to sell and a tour to promote she's chasing trends and she's lagging behind as usual. This lame attempt at Black Panther visuals is just her team's silly attempt to strike a chord with her black audience (which is her PRIMARY audience, she has very little crossover appeal)
Girl, this is CLEARLY a PR stunt I mean seriously, they are having the "protest" for 8-hours on the SAME DAY her tickets for her tour go on sale? This is CHEAP publicity and her team is most likely behind this contrived backlash. She's desperate to seem relevant and controversial now that "Black Lives Matter" is a gimmick used by her team to drum up publicity. She's so predictable.
Girl, this is CLEARLY a PR stunt I mean seriously, they are having the "protest" for 8-hours on the SAME DAY her tickets for her tour go on sale? This is CHEAP publicity and her team is most likely behind this contrived backlash. She's desperate to seem relevant and controversial now that "Black Lives Matter" is a gimmick used by her team to drum up publicity. She's so predictable.
You know what? You probably right about that. Yeah, she is that desperate But the crazy about of articles that have been written about the "significance" or "impact" of this song is INSANE! So many paid articles about how deep and important the song and Beyonce's performance in the Halftime show are...and then the amount of (yet more paid) articles to clap back at those who dare to criticize Beyonce's "political statement." She got her PR working overtime this time, and I'm sure they making bank
I personally don't like the music video either because it doesn't make sense. Its all over the place. She is dressed like she is going to church with blank panther men standing behind her but she giving the finger and then there is another image of her dancing ina leotard and then another of three girls one being her daughter... It just didnt make much sense to me. It looked contrived and a fail attempt at being "deep"
If she takes that blonde weave out her hair, dies it black and wears a short afro I might take her more seriously but she would never have the balls to do something like that.
Oh, that blonde weave will be with her well into her old age. It's amazing how much she's whitened her look over the years but never gets called out on it. I'm not gonna watch the music video but if it's anything like the halftime show then I'll agree that it's contrived and a day late and a dollar short. Why was she so silent during the Ferguson riots and Baltimore riots? Now that she has an album to sell and a tour to promote she's chasing trends and she's lagging behind as usual. This lame attempt at Black Panther visuals is just her team's silly attempt to strike a chord with her black audience (which is her PRIMARY audience, she has very little crossover appeal)
Agree! That bish did not say NOT one thing on Ferguson. No tweet, no statement, no interview, NOTHING. Her and a countless other New blacks were no where to be found doing the riots BUT now she wants to jump on the black lives movement? Its fake as hell she is trying to capitalize off of innocent victims who died of police brutality. That is NOT something you exploit for personal gain. It is a SERIOUS problem in the black community and its disgusting nobody is calling her phony ass out.
Girl, this is CLEARLY a PR stunt I mean seriously, they are having the "protest" for 8-hours on the SAME DAY her tickets for her tour go on sale? This is CHEAP publicity and her team is most likely behind this contrived backlash. She's desperate to seem relevant and controversial now that "Black Lives Matter" is a gimmick used by her team to drum up publicity. She's so predictable.
You know what? You probably right about that. Yeah, she is that desperate But the crazy about of articles that have been written about the "significance" or "impact" of this song is INSANE! So many paid articles about how deep and important the song and Beyonce's performance in the Halftime show are...and then the amount of (yet more paid) articles to clap back at those who dare to criticize Beyonce's "political statement." She got her PR working overtime this time, and I'm sure they making bank
I am more disturbed with the number of black folk that went out to Red Lobster after listening to her ignorant song. REALLY? Black folk need to do better. If Black people really believe "Formation" is a black empowerment song than we truly have fallen as a community. MORE people need to call her ass out. Its not right how she is trying to exploit the movement for money. She doesn't care about black people or black issues so she should not be trying to stereotype and fabricate certain aspects of it for money.
I did not know B-Girl's Halftime routine was suppose to be a BP theme or whatever....I guess people/Media are talking about it becuz there is nothing else to talk about..
You kill me how you stan for Beyonce but then turn around and bash Janelle Monae.
When you saw B-Girl on the field you knew from the jump that she was sending a message about the Black Panthers? I was eating my Superbowl Food and watching the TV I had no idea that each act had a hidden message the viewer was supposed to "get"...LOL...All I remember is that she looked Sexy in that Black outfit...
I didn't watch "B-girl's" performance on t.v. because I had better stuff to do but when I saw a clip of it on the internet I was confused as to why white people were tripping because the song has nothing to do with black empowerment and she was dressed like a stripper. Not sure what that has to do with empowerment. It was obviously blown up because of social media. Still will never understand how you can stan for overrated Beyonce but then slight talented Janelle Monae. Janelle Monae does not have to exploit her body. Like she said, she is not here for male consumption.
I didn't watch "B-girl's" performance on t.v. because I had better stuff to do but when I saw a clip of it on the internet I was confused as to why white people were tripping because the song has nothing to do with black empowerment and she was dressed like a stripper. Not sure what that has to do with empowerment. It was obviously blown up because of social media. Still will never understand how you can stan for overrated Beyonce but then slight talented Janelle Monae. Janelle Monae does not have to exploit her body. Like she said, she is not here for male consumption.
That's the wonderful thing about this site...We all have different opinions about different Artists/Topics...Some of us like to be over-the-top sometimes....It's entertaining...
Girl, this is CLEARLY a PR stunt I mean seriously, they are having the "protest" for 8-hours on the SAME DAY her tickets for her tour go on sale? This is CHEAP publicity and her team is most likely behind this contrived backlash. She's desperate to seem relevant and controversial now that "Black Lives Matter" is a gimmick used by her team to drum up publicity. She's so predictable.
You know what? You probably right about that. Yeah, she is that desperate But the crazy about of articles that have been written about the "significance" or "impact" of this song is INSANE! So many paid articles about how deep and important the song and Beyonce's performance in the Halftime show are...and then the amount of (yet more paid) articles to clap back at those who dare to criticize Beyonce's "political statement." She got her PR working overtime this time, and I'm sure they making bank
Yeah those stories are planted. People have to remember that these news sites and blogs all have editors who have meetings to decide what's published or not. The editors are frequently contacted/harassed/paid by the PR teams of the artists who want to drum up publicity for the audience. This is nothing more than her PR team working overtime. This chick is NOT political, NOT relevant and seriously overhyped.
I didn't watch "B-girl's" performance on t.v. because I had better stuff to do but when I saw a clip of it on the internet I was confused as to why white people were tripping because the song has nothing to do with black empowerment and she was dressed like a stripper. Not sure what that has to do with empowerment. It was obviously blown up because of social media. Still will never understand how you can stan for overrated Beyonce but then slight talented Janelle Monae. Janelle Monae does not have to exploit her body. Like she said, she is not here for male consumption.
I think her PR team is drumming up all the "controversy"....I mean, if it were TRUE controversy they would be like, "Yeah, Beyonce who looks whiter each year and blonder each year is a Black Panther now just in time for album sales??" Now THAT would be true criticism but they'll never say that.
I didn't watch "B-girl's" performance on t.v. because I had better stuff to do but when I saw a clip of it on the internet I was confused as to why white people were tripping because the song has nothing to do with black empowerment and she was dressed like a stripper. Not sure what that has to do with empowerment. It was obviously blown up because of social media. Still will never understand how you can stan for overrated Beyonce but then slight talented Janelle Monae. Janelle Monae does not have to exploit her body. Like she said, she is not here for male consumption.
I think her PR team is drumming up all the "controversy"....I mean, if it were TRUE controversy they would be like, "Yeah, Beyonce who looks whiter each year and blonder each year is a Black Panther now just in time for album sales??" Now THAT would be true criticism but they'll never say that.
I can't remember the last time I've seen a bigger load of crap.
Oh yeah....last year when she tried to pass herself off as a feminist.
Bouncy is more and more contrived as time goes by.
Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
You know what? You probably right about that. Yeah, she is that desperate But the crazy about of articles that have been written about the "significance" or "impact" of this song is INSANE! So many paid articles about how deep and important the song and Beyonce's performance in the Halftime show are...and then the amount of (yet more paid) articles to clap back at those who dare to criticize Beyonce's "political statement." She got her PR working overtime this time, and I'm sure they making bank
I am more disturbed with the number of black folk that went out to Red Lobster after listening to her ignorant song. REALLY? Black folk need to do better. If Black people really believe "Formation" is a black empowerment song than we truly have fallen as a community. MORE people need to call her ass out. Its not right how she is trying to exploit the movement for money. She doesn't care about black people or black issues so she should not be trying to stereotype and fabricate certain aspects of it for money.
I thought I was the only one whose head exploded when I read that amongst the other nonsense about empowerment. The only thing this is about is Beyonce's "brand".
If this is the best black folk can do then we are doomed.
Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
I think her PR team is drumming up all the "controversy"....I mean, if it were TRUE controversy they would be like, "Yeah, Beyonce who looks whiter each year and blonder each year is a Black Panther now just in time for album sales??" Now THAT would be true criticism but they'll never say that.
I can't remember the last time I've seen a bigger load of crap.
Oh yeah....last year when she tried to pass herself off as a feminist.
Bouncy is more and more contrived as time goes by.
Exactly. There's nothing remotely "feminist" about her. She's a joke.
I am more disturbed with the number of black folk that went out to Red Lobster after listening to her ignorant song. REALLY? Black folk need to do better. If Black people really believe "Formation" is a black empowerment song than we truly have fallen as a community. MORE people need to call her ass out. Its not right how she is trying to exploit the movement for money. She doesn't care about black people or black issues so she should not be trying to stereotype and fabricate certain aspects of it for money.
I thought I was the only one whose head exploded when I read that amongst the other nonsense about empowerment. The only thing this is about is Beyonce's "brand".
If this is the best black folk can do then we are doomed.
EXACTLY. This is scary. We are truly lost as a community. We focus to much on the wrong things. The number one problem that I see especially in relation to Beyonce is that no one never challeges what she does. This woman literally said NOTHING when all that mess went down in Ferguson. She didn't have anyting to say during the Trayvon Martin case either. This is why we will never get ahead. Its sad because the Carters are helping to destroy a generation of black people. I am SO glad I have a brain that actually functions.
I thought I was the only one whose head exploded when I read that amongst the other nonsense about empowerment. The only thing this is about is Beyonce's "brand".
If this is the best black folk can do then we are doomed.
EXACTLY. This is scary. We are truly lost as a community. We focus to much on the wrong things. The number one problem that I see especially in relation to Beyonce is that no one never challeges what she does. This woman literally said NOTHING when all that mess went down in Ferguson. She didn't have anyting to say during the Trayvon Martin case either. This is why we will never get ahead. Its sad because the Carters are helping to destroy a generation of black people. I am SO glad I have a brain that actually functions.
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Somebody posted the lyrics to Formation and I couldn't figure out the appeal of such semi-literate drivel. Then to use the visual imagery to make it more palatable to the target generation.
It's poison mixed with sugar.
Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
The irony is that they're protesting her for the wrong things They should protest her for always stealing the spotlight and not letting other artists have their moment....like last year's Grammy Awards
I didn't watch "B-girl's" performance on t.v. because I had better stuff to do but when I saw a clip of it on the internet I was confused as to why white people were tripping because the song has nothing to do with black empowerment and she was dressed like a stripper. Not sure what that has to do with empowerment. It was obviously blown up because of social media. Still will never understand how you can stan for overrated Beyonce but then slight talented Janelle Monae. Janelle Monae does not have to exploit her body. Like she said, she is not here for male consumption.
I think her PR team is drumming up all the "controversy"....I mean, if it were TRUE controversy they would be like, "Yeah, Beyonce who looks whiter each year and blonder each year is a Black Panther now just in time for album sales??" Now THAT would be true criticism but they'll never say that.
I think you really hit the nail on the head SeventeenDayze! You're right, the majority of this "controversey" is manufactured and contrived and her PR team is the driving force behind it. I also found it strange that no one really called out Beyonce making a so-called "pro-black anthem" all the while her appearance grows increasingly whiter and blonder. Her PR team really is doing the most now more than they ever have. But although she may be getting all the headlines--it doesnt mean everybody agrees with them or that they are drinking the Beyonce Machine's kool-aid. For instance, all these articles proclaiming that Beyonce "Stole the Halftime Show" or slayed, upstaged everyone, etc...scroll down and read the comments from the general public.
What people are saying about Beyonce's performance is a huge, stark, night & day contrast to what the headlines her PR team are screaming. People are saying that her performance was boring, the same old thing she always does, inappropriate, unimpressive, underwhelming, tacky, crap, etc...pretty much slamming her performance. Hardly nobody is praising her performance. The majority does not believe she stole the show--if anybody stole the show ppl are saying it was Bruno who did it (which is the truth!) Folks are praising Bruno's performance and saying it was impressive--some even saying he upstaged Beyonce, which he did.
You may be able to pay the media to kiss your arse, but you cannot force the general public to follow suit. I wonder if this year's halftime show ratings would have been higher if they had replaced Beyonce with Katy Perry, seeing as how her halftime show scored higher ratings last year than Beyonce's show in 2013.
^ Agree to everything stated above, but I have notice this througout her career. Her hype has never accurately reflected how the general public feels about her, her music, brand etc. The general consensus from what I see on social media and just in generally is that she is overrated and overexposed. How can you have 20 grammys but NO classics? The public gets to decide that...not you.The receipts don't add up. Her fame is contrived and all those awards are fake/illusion. She is not a super star. She is a media star.
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and then there is another image of her dancing ina leotard and then another of three girls one being her daughter... It just didnt make much sense to me. It looked contrived and a fail attempt at being "deep"
But the crazy about of articles that have been written about the "significance" or "impact" of this song is INSANE! So many paid articles about how deep and important the song and Beyonce's performance in the Halftime show are...and then the amount of (yet more paid) articles to clap back at those who dare to criticize Beyonce's "political statement." She got her PR working overtime this time, and I'm sure they making bank 
They should protest her for always stealing the spotlight and not letting other artists have their moment....like last year's Grammy Awards
but I have notice this througout her career. Her hype has never accurately reflected how the general public feels about her, her music, brand etc. The general consensus from what I see on social media and just in generally is that she is overrated and overexposed. How can you have 20 grammys but NO classics? The public gets to decide that...not you.The receipts don't add up. Her fame is contrived and all those awards are fake/illusion. She is not a super star. She is a media star.