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Originally posted by Pavement Princess
THIS! Beyonce is literally used an excuse just so media and music cannot be deemed as racist. But has anyone noticed in more recent time no women of color have had much success outside of Nicki, Bey or Rih? And even now Nicki is snubbed, asks why, and is basically told to shut up. It's like they're trying to smudge them out completely.
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Azealia's impact but you are somewhat wrong. There are more black artists nominated and winning awards at an easier rate now than ever before. 20 years ago Lil kim, missy etc. couldn't put out a song like anaconda and be nominated for it at teh grammys. They had to put out quality material that stood on the strength of the song being great not their videos. Black artists have more opportunities now but some just aren't as grateful
If Nicki's intentions were legit than she'd question why 7/11 was nominated and not anaconda as the other nominees songs/streams/video views have either surpassed anaconda cumulatively or have reached their mark in a shorter period of time.
Many see right through the attempt to use race. the video came and went and sales have yet to surpass 1.5M in the states and streams are not on par with the other nominees.
But Nicki wouldn't come for 7/11 for obvious reasons. How ironic?