[tps_title]4. Beyoncé – Formation[/tps_title]
“Formation” is the lead single from Beyoncé’s sixth studio album, Lemonade. The music video and Super Bowl 50 performance ruffled some feathers, and Bey released the below message to quell things:
“I mean, I’m an artist and I think the most powerful art is usually misunderstood. But anyone who perceives my message as anti-police is completely mistaken. I have so much admiration and respect for officers and the families of officers who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe. But let’s be clear: I am against police brutality and injustice. Those are two separate things. If celebrating my roots and culture during Black History Month made anyone uncomfortable, those feelings were there long before a video and long before me. I’m proud of what we created and I’m proud to be a part of a conversation that is pushing things forward in a positive way.”
In the video (filmed in New Orleans), Bey proudly claims her culture and heritage, and the current issues it faces.
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