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Discussion: Should Beyonce have performed Formation at the SB?
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Originally posted by man*****
It's more sad that some people think a rap star and his wife are the leaders of what is cultural appreciation.. Stereotyping and shaking booty and all..
Some people need to think for themselves.
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That's the intent I think.
To take negative stereotypes and proudly proclaim whether it's to do with hair, nose, or food.
She even refers to herself as 'Texas Bama'.
According to urban dictionary:
"Originally, a Bama was a southerner (from Alabama, for instance) trying to blend in up north, but was so obviously country that it didn't work. Now it's more general and just means something funny-looking, unsophisticated or country as hell."
That may have to do with connection to how she speaks and all that.
The entire premise of the song is to throw aside the stigma and be authentically you. Embrace the stereotypes and love yourself.
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Originally posted by MrBeyonceFan
Taylor has been wearing the same outfits yet nothing. Why? because she isn't thick so because Beyoncé has a thicker body it's sexual.
I'm not about go in, so I'm gonna leave it at that. |
I was just thinking about this. Nobody has a problem with Gaga, Miley, Demi, Christina, Britney being half naked but Bey does it and it's "ratchet", "ghetto", "pandering to black stereotypes". Bey been releasing "black music" for 19 years?! 
Sounds like people don't want her to be black at this point. ****, what do people want, Crazy in Love re-releases every era.
People are far too used to black people pandering to the commercial, white-dominated industry that they're actually MAD at women like Rih and Bey for actually releasing music that's rooted within their culture. Let the black women live 
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Originally posted by man*****
I'll still keep liking Beyonce and I'll still go see her at her Formation World Tour..  |
thank u for ur monetary contribution to black lives matter, the flint Michigan water crisis, and black excellence in general!
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Originally posted by Teezy
White people trying to tell black people what they should appreciate and consider black excellence. If you don't get your pasty asses the **** outta here  |
Like!!
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Originally posted by qurl
no one said she was, but she's certainly facilitating a conversation in a way that no other pop star or female is currently. which is why it's an important topic
Kendrick has the luxury of dropping a song and having no one question his message or authenticity, but let Beyoncé do it and people would rather talk about how good she looks (also important) but they don't want to legitimize that a black female has to say.. they'd rather focus on literally anything else
then again, she doesn't give a **** what people like u think. that's the beauty of the song, it's not meant for small minded idiots
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It's great that it gives you a sense of superiority! I would not want to deny you your main source of worth.
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This song won't end racism and black poverty, but it can definitely keep the conversation burning.
It not like the hive claim Beyoncé to be MLK.
If parallels HAVE to be drawn, she's more like Muhammad Ali or Tommie Smith (black power salute gold medalist in the 60s). Celebrity allies who's role in the movement is to broadcast and publicize these issues.
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Originally posted by J a y
I was just thinking about this. Nobody has a problem with Gaga, Miley, Demi, Christina, Britney being half naked but Bey does it and it's "ratchet", "ghetto", "pandering to black stereotypes". Bey been releasing "black music" for 19 years?!
Sounds like people don't want her to be black at this point. ****, what do people want, Crazy in Love re-releases every era.
People are far too used to black people pandering to the commercial, white-dominated industry that they're actually MAD at women like Rih and Bey for actually releasing music that's rooted within their culture. Let the black women live |
Frame this
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Originally posted by Sunshine.
That's the intent I think.
To take negative stereotypes and proudly proclaim whether it's to do with hair, nose, or food.
She even refers to herself as 'Texas Bama'.
According to urban dictionary:
"Originally, a Bama was a southerner (from Alabama, for instance) trying to blend in up north, but was so obviously country that it didn't work. Now it's more general and just means something funny-looking, unsophisticated or country as hell."
That may have to do with connection to how she speaks and all that.
The entire premise of the song is to throw aside the stigma and be authentically you. Embrace the stereotypes and love yourself.
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This actually makes a lot of sense, smartest thing posted in this thread.
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Originally posted by Sunshine.
That's the intent I think.
To take negative stereotypes and proudly proclaim whether it's to do with hair, nose, or food.
She even refers to herself as 'Texas Bama'.
According to urban dictionary:
"Originally, a Bama was a southerner (from Alabama, for instance) trying to blend in up north, but was so obviously country that it didn't work. Now it's more general and just means something funny-looking, unsophisticated or country as hell."
That may have to do with connection to how she speaks and all that.
The entire premise of the song is to throw aside the stigma and be authentically you. Embrace the stereotypes and love yourself.
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I appreciate your comment. You didn't Come off defensive or yelling. You actually made a point which is the whole point to sharing opinions.. That being said I somewhat like formation.. It's growing on me. I can appreciate it if others find that kind of depth to the song and I'll respect everyone's opinion. I apologize to everyone if I offended you or if you think me being hard on Beyonce's lead single is racially motivated. ( It's not smh)
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Originally posted by Sunshine.
This song won't end racism and black poverty, but it can definitely keep the conversation burning.
It not like the hive claim Beyoncé to be MLK.
If parallels HAVE to be drawn, she's more like Muhammad Ali or Tommie Smith (black power salute gold medalist in the 60s). Celebrity allies who's role in the movement is to broadcast and publicize these issues. |
I respect this. :Clap100:
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Originally posted by Entity
It's great that it gives you a sense of superiority! I would not want to deny you your main source of worth.
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i certainly derive self worth from being open minded, socially conscious, and intelligent that's for sure. my appreciation for this song is simply a very small facet of that. but even if i didn't like the audio component to Formation, i would still be able to recognize the importance of the visuals
time to leave tho, i can tell when i'm going at a brick wall
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Originally posted by man*****
The fighting and explicitvness. Not surprised it's embarrassing. Not liking formation and not agreeing to its supposed strong stance on black pride ( bc Beyonce and Jay say so) = racist. I've learned so much tonight. Bye. I'll still keep liking Beyonce ( not certain collabs though..cringe) and I'll still go see her at her Formation World Tour.. |
This whole White America vs. Beyonce narrative they're trying to establish is laughably desperate.
They think this song is actually gonna cause an uproar, and it's amazing seeing how apparent they are in wanting it.
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Wait, she didn't even write this song...?
No artistry whatsoever.
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Originally posted by Entity
This whole White America vs. Beyonce narrative they're trying to establish is laughably desperate.
They think this song is actually gonna cause an uproar, and it's amazing seeing how apparent they are in wanting it.
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It won't cause an uproar, or garner any media coverage because just like other politically motivated songs that came before it, they are still aimed towards the state of American society. The US is way too patriotic for songs such as these to find any mainstream success.
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Originally posted by chilicheese01
Wait, she didn't even write this song...?
No artistry whatsoever. |
do you feel the same way about Whitney Houston?
she didn't write her hits 
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Originally posted by Alesus
do you feel the same way about Whitney Houston?
she didn't write her hits |
Well, I stan for musicians... so yes. Although I'm not too familiar with her work and haven't given it a fair chance, I don't think it would be my type of music. Plus, I like when artists sing/play songs they've written because it adds personal and emotional depth to the music.
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Originally posted by chilicheese01
Well, I stan for musicians... so yes. Although I'm not too familiar with her work and haven't given it a fair chance, I don't think it would be my type of music. Plus, I like when artists sing/play songs they've written because it adds personal and emotional depth to the music.
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You don't have to be a songwriter to be a musician. The song isn't supposed to be super personal anyway. It's made to be relatable and it did its job 
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delete this thread you sad racist fool.
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Originally posted by keyboardhero35
I feel like it was the wrong song choice for such a big event. I mean props to her for doing it but it's a weird song to perform at an event to appeal to middle America... Most white people probably are like "oh there goes beyonce singing some ratchet trap song"...
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beyonce and black people in general are not here for white people's appeasement. the reason why you think she shouldn't have performed it is the exact reason why she did and the girls will remain pressT.
now pump on over to youtube and give formation another spin because clearly the message flew way over your head sis.
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