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Member Since: 2/13/2012
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I do not hate Beyonce.
The only POPstitute I dislike is Kate Hudson.
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Member Since: 6/22/2011
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Originally posted by lonnie
You just admitted that Beyoncé has some commercial purpose for doing a song that was supposed to be socially conscious 
Beyoncé always does that though, she pretends she's rooting for a particular group of people and supporting them but she doesn't do it unless she benefits from it and cares less about the affected communities. |
Again, you don't know what ur talking about.
She's given and has done a lot things privately and doesn't put in the press unless someone does.Do u ever post facts? Keep up with what's going on in Africa.
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Member Since: 1/2/2014
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Originally posted by Anvarie
What? I said she's a business woman in the sense that she'll have her song ready, her music video ready, and her website updated accordingly. Sorry hun but you can't drag someone for being prepared and smart. Not everybody wants to have an ANTI era.
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This has nothing to do with preparedness but with manipulation. Beyoncé is manipulating and using a serious situation and in the process demeaning it.
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Member Since: 2/2/2014
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Lemme repost this
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Beyoncé proclaims she is proud of her nose and proud of her daughters afro, you got that. But there is also empowerment in her celebration of her black southern culture. She directly addresses this with her lines “My Daddy Alabama, Momma Louisiana, you mix that negro with that creole make a Texas bama”. In that line, she clearly positions herself as a woman of the south and a proud woman of negro and creole descent. This is powerful for someone to say because as we all know, the south is still incredibly racist. It was the centre of slavery and the topic of the civil war. Her people may be free, but are they? She empowers them through her own story. She proclaims, "I dream it, I work hard, I grind 'til I own it", a reference to the American dream which black people are so often cut off from and yet she encourages people with "Get what's mine (take what's mine)". She goes on to mention “albino alligators”, a clever double entendre referencing the predatory white “haters” or supremacy, as well as the Albino Alligator on display in New Orleans (and perhaps a reference to the slur “alligator babies”). Her use of “I slay” is not only personally empowering, but references the true meaning of slaying. She is calling her black ladies to join her, and slay the white patriarchy, slay racism, slay hatred and injustice. She calls them to formation, not only for a dance, which is a highly cultural ritual, but also in a militaristic way. In this she is asking for everyone to join as one community, show her the co-ordination, and prepare for the fight ahead. The lyric “get in formation” can also be read as “get information”, calling her black sisters to remain educated, aware and active in what is going on.
So for you, you may not have heard all this, because to you it may not feel needed. That’s probably why you feel its based on capitalization. However, the song was released for free, and continues to be released for free. Her message is being put out there. Whether she benefits from it in the long run or not, I feel acknowledging the message is truly more important than wondering how sincere she is, because the fact is, the message is important. It’s imperative. And it's bigger than what you feel about Beyoncé herself.
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Member Since: 12/1/2011
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Originally posted by M!X
Yeah she's launching an era and promoting herself hence why it doesn't feel genuine because in the end it comes down to Beyonce the brand and her new tour thanks for proving what I'm trying to say  |
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If Rihanna did the same thing Hive would be dragging her and using the same arguments, like 
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Member Since: 8/18/2013
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Originally posted by ezra
The same way you can rate performances objectively you can rate albums/singles objectively.
For example: Artist sings off key, badly, too quiet, no stage presence, no dancing (Katy). This is objectively bad.
Works in the recording studio as well.
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But it still holds no weight.
Of course you can say album x has a crappy production, trashy lyrics and the artist sings too quiet but that still doesn't make it bad music because there are still people that love it.
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Member Since: 2/13/2012
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"Anti-Beyonce protest rally"
Buy Anti!
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Member Since: 4/14/2011
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I hope the new Carlegend video is for LA Hallucinations 
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"The lyric “get in formation” can also be read as “get information”, calling her black sisters to remain educated, aware and active in what is going on."
i noticed this too
wow beyonce is just so iconic
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Member Since: 1/2/2014
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If she's so proud of her nose why does she excessively contour it? If she's so proud of the afro, why has she been wearing a blonde weave consistently for the past seventeen years or so?
The hive is so gullible
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Like y'all not even from here, mind ur business and go listen to Selena Gomez and Anti.
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Member Since: 2/2/2014
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Originally posted by lonnie
If she's so proud of her nose why does she excessively contour it? If she's so proud of the afro, why has she been wearing a blonde weave consistently for the past seventeen years or so?
The hive is so gullible |
She's talking about Jay's nose and Blue's hair
And you can be proud of your features and still wear makeup and wigs 
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Member Since: 4/14/2011
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Originally posted by MrBeyonceFan
Like y'all not even from here, mind ur business and go listen to Selena Gomez and Anti. |
Eeeew why would they do that 
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Member Since: 2/13/2012
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Rihanna is the most naturally beautiful out of all the phake girls.
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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Originally posted by Artemisia
"The lyric “get in formation” can also be read as “get information”, calling her black sisters to remain educated, aware and active in what is going on."
i noticed this too
wow beyonce is just so iconic
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I only ever hear this when I listen to the song.
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Member Since: 12/1/2011
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Originally posted by LoKoPaNdA
I hope the new Carlegend video is for LA Hallucinations |
I hope its warm blood it deserves one
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Originally posted by lonnie
If she's so proud of her nose why does she excessively contour it? If she's so proud of the afro, why has she been wearing a blonde weave consistently for the past seventeen years or so?
The hive is so gullible |
this sense of ownership over a womans appearence  she can wear her hair as she pleases weirdo
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Member Since: 6/25/2012
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Originally posted by Pop
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this part hasnt happened yet , is she going to kill Tony?
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Member Since: 9/18/2010
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Originally posted by MrBeyonceFan
Like y'all not even from here, mind ur business and go listen to Selena Gomez and Anti. |
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They think because they read an article or look up some numbers they understand what is going on or how **** is over here
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