Beyoncé - Black is King Reaction Part 1

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[@andreacollins3204]

One of the most slept on albums. This is a masterpiece 🐝🐝

[@niya3333]

yes! truly phenomenal!

[@andreacollins3204]

@@niya3333 im convinced that’s why she stepped away. We didn’t appreciate this magnificent art. 🐝

[@kb4231]

I agree most people don't even count Black is king/the gift. They just say it was Renaissance after Lemonade

[@andreacollins3204]

@@kb4231I just went to rwt in London and my life has changed, it’s been 3 months and I still can’t recover it was so good.

[@jackiearcher7738]

Yaaaaaas, i feel it's her best work, i love this sooooo much

[@Marc004]

Yes Beyonce received a ton of hate for this project. It started off with the album release in 2019, people were on her for cultural appropriation. Then when this movie was released in 2020 it was cultural appropriation and demonic imagery. People don’t know the research, work, and outreach that was done to bring this piece of art to us. And it’s even crazier that the same people who were attacking her for this want her to come tour in their country, it was just a bandwagon thing really. Beyoncé takes pride in her work and uses it to express herself, she wanted to show the beauty of Africa and the people around the continent and yet people didn’t like that 😒

[@casiedomingos5197]

Beyoncé has always been ahead of the curve! This album will age like fine wine. Like every Beyoncé album 👏🏾

[@samij5093]

The hate really made me mad. This is NOT what cultural appropriation is this was cultural APPRECIATION and praise. When we Black Americans try to connect to our stolen roots we get dissed by native Africans. It takes so much for us to connect because we're so disconnected and I wish people empathized with that more.

[@iampapito21]

Yes! The film is called “Black Is King” to accompany the 2019 album “The Gift”! All the songs are on the album as well as interludes from the 2019 Lion King! She released a deluxe edition in 2020 with this film with “Black Parade”, a remix to “Find Your Way Back”, & none of the interludes from the film/2019 album. There is a lot of African culture symbolism in there & she’s literally telling the story of The Lion King in her way throughout the music!

[@prettyxhustle]

Also, alot of people don't realize, but this is her version of The Lion King. it's literally the Lion King but in human form. She's a genius, Black is King is truly a work of art!

[@tshepomokaba1898]

This is so important because most cultures have a human Disney story but in Africa it was based on animals , this gives us the story we deserve

[@dejaslouisville7]

literally! i can see the movie in my head and how each scene in this visual is a certain scene from the movie. the rolls royce heading to the mansion is simba heading back to pride rock after being away, etc. so genius!

[@ShanaMonettt]

THE GIFT is one of the best albums in the last decade that was overlooked. It’s CRIMINAL how some of the world denied this masterpiece! The POWER behind the lyrics, visuals, even down to the costumes is Immaculate! Beyonce and BLACK IS KING DESERVED BETTER.😩 || Also, BIGGER & OTHERSIDE always has me in tears🥲❤️…Beyoncé Forever.

[@afrostar8]

I had BIGGER on repeat at the gym for almost a week! It was truly empowering and uplifting!

[@alluceoave]

Find Your Way Back is such an insane track. The lyrics are so simple, yet so damn powerful. She is the only artist of her caliber putting out THIS kind of content. THIS kind of message. THIS kind of substance. THIS is how one uses their star power.

[@ValenciaGamble]

I loved Black is King so much I brought so much merch from that era. My friend was also in the Mood Forever video so it just has a dear place in my heart!

[@ZeesWorldView]

No way!! As a dancer or something else? That’s so freaking cool

[@ValenciaGamble]

@@ZeesWorldViewno just as a model he has the cool dreads where it’s long In the front and short in the back. That’s the only way I can describe him but he has multiple scenes! He had to keep it a secret for over a year until it was released!

[@kathyceltics]

i listen to this atleast once a week just even in the background while working its an absolute masterpiece. Masterpiece!!!!

[@khadijahdemery]

Native American woman here. Can’t speak my Native tongue. That line hits 😭❤️

[@casiedomingos5197]

Nah you going on this Beyoncé tour and really taking the time to not only listen to the songs but watching the films is incredible. Beyoncé truly is a visual artist! Love your content keep it up ❤

[@monicaline]

You’re not weird this entire album is my gym mix lol

[@kenyonsgirl415]

This is such a gorgeous masterpiece!

[@samanicarter6248]

Also fr man, congrats on life. I like that youre my first sub of the new year. Your realness is so appreciated. Thanks for sharinf your life w us!

[@Michael-ls4zc]

This album masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥🔥this film is dedicated to her son

[@mxgrant24]

Mannnnn don't jealous me is my favorite off the album. I love the whole album but when I get to this song I have to listen like 3 times b2b! ❤❤

[@focus2739]

Beautiful with meaning

[@caroleappling2007]

Masterpiece 👑🐝❤❤

[@davidbruggen6210]

WE REALLY REALLY WANT TO SEE UR REACTION TO THE LEMONADE FILM!!! THIS ONE IS IMPERATIVE IF UR GONNA REACT DEF THIS ONE!!

[@DariusLavon]

Nah dis wasn’t the soundtrack for the movie this is it’s own body of work …

[@dabrat7306]

I've never seen this but I've seen all of the videos from Black is king. They've shown two of them already. Mood for ever and Already, you should check them out. This is all about the culture. I'll be waiting for your next reaction

[@jasmineg_63]

1:02:15 Its funny you said this, my mom ans I thought and said the same thing when we first saw this part. 😂

[@Mwangichronicles]

Loved this. When is part two coming out?

[@vitorleite2025]

Zee, where's part II? We are waiting 😊

[@ZeesWorldView]

It is uploaded! but blocked for the moment, I submitted the dispute so should be visible by Tuesday morning!

[@bihhthats_vic]

Great review. What is the site that you used, if you don't mind me asking.

[@monicaline]

Lol that wasn’t ying and Yang it was human chess

[@missgonjreng7136]

Beyhive

[@brothercinnamon2479]

check out Sampa the Great from Zambia "Never Forget"

[@jujubee6030]

The fourth song is Afrobeat not rap

[@ZeesWorldView]

Thanks!! I learned this is the correct term thanks to this reaction haha

[@brandylis]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@Vocalz3]

I don't know how to play chess or spades. 🙆🏼‍♂

[@TronTheTramp]

They really hated on this album commercially. It was not supported like most of her releases.

[@Abraacadaabraa]

Other colors hu?😂

[@davidbruggen6210]

People called her a culture vulture but it wasn’t cultural appropriation it was appreciation. She did her research in and out to do the genre Justice. It was a love letter to Africa in Beyoncés words. She did the same with renaissance for ballroom culture and now with country. She is a STUDENT of music. A historian if you will.

[@danielletildamoro9706]

The Gift was so underrated but had some of Beyoncé's best songs. -Bigger was inspirational -Find Your Way Back was nostalgic -Mood 4 Ever was fun and shady -Brown Skin Girl was emotionally healing -Otherside was a spiritual journey

[@godivadark]

So moving.

[@casiedomingos5197]

Everything you said! And I ben the non Beyoncé songs like keys of the kingdom and ja ara e are sublime! Oh and already! Lemme just say the whole album fire and move hahahah 😂

[@Amber-hf8uo]

Unfortunately there was push back on this album but I honestly ignored it. I absolutely loved this album and the movie. I feel like it’s some of her best work but saying that is kinda meaningless because I think all her work is incredible, thoughtful and important, to me at least. Thank you for getting to this, I was hoping you would! This album is just so 🔥🔥 I hope you enjoy the rest!

[@willl9046]

People were absolutely calling her a culture vulture for this visual album. It’s really crazy though because most pop music from all over the world is heavily influenced from Black-American sounds. The opening song, “Bigger” is one of my favorite Beyonce songs for the exact reason that you stated, its so motivating and uplifting.

[@yanamei111]

it’s crazy bc she has always payed homage to her African roots in her music and dancing and has shown us her spiritual practices over the years! her blackness and connection to her roots has always been in our face, the fact people called her a culture vulture when she went out of her way to thoroughly research and hand pick artists from different african cultures to make sure things were done RIGHT and not exploited 🥲 crazy to me people do not see how intentional everything was from the lyrics to the instruments to the costuming and the metaphorical images we see.

[@IcallCAP24]

It's the white women & men on tiktok doing traditional African dances. Trying to make it in brand for them. They are the real culture vultures. It will forever look odd asf to me

[@Shizzy87]

What’s crazy is that we are descendants of Africans. We are the distant brother/sisters stolen that live across the sea. You can’t STEAL what is birth right within us as well. We share history/culture/food/tradition/religion/facial features. We are BLACK we can steal what’s also ours what we also genetically share.

[@10hooper]

It's really crazy because it's just an reimagining of the Lion King story

[@srichey444]

If you are a Descendant of Enslaved Africans and Africans Artists supported your work for YEARS (she's had African Artists on other projects before Black is King) than you can't "Culture Vulture" your own Descendants. People are Ignorant.

[@birdi3beez]

Can’t wait till you get to otherside. That song always makes me cry. She put her entire heart into this project. Truly a love letter and as an Igbo girl🇳🇬the love was felt.

[@Vouvous]

OTHERSIDE is my personal fave, so underrated

[@brandylis]

It brings me to my knees. So emotional.

[@bendavisyoutube1068]

Truly her most truly unappreciated masterpieces EVER!!😢❤

[@milingcezard75]

The one that mattered trully APPRECIATE that master peice, the visual, the words and message. it was an ode to the ancestors that perished a nod to those that pave the way for us and a celebration of US. im still emotional and happy of THE CULTURE.

[@levoyant1924]

My interpretation of the message of this film; love who you are and step into your power. Know your history in order to create your story, take control of your own narrative, don’t let others define you. But it cuts deep, as an Afro-Caribbean man, the world tried to convince me that my story begins with slavery and that is the "legacy" I come from. We know society tends to demonize anything associate with Africa and Blackness, but this film spins that narrative on its head. Using the diverse African lores, mythologies and spirituality to tell a positive story using the synopsis of the Lion King to inspire us to see the bigger picture, believing in our power is what sets us free.

[@blackkatt777]

Perfectly said.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾

[@Shizzy87]

Black is King tells a story. The little boy is suppose to be Simba the young lion. As the story goes you see him grow and become King like in the movie. He’ll transition from a naïve cub, to a young unsure prince, to a powerful KING to reclaim his thrown. Along the way he meets his young Queen Nala. Lots of African folklore & Black symbolism. My FAVORITE next to Beychella🐝🐝🐝

[@HKAMILAH]

I was having a terrible day, and this really cheered me up; I'd been waiting for so long for this to drop! 'Bigger' (the song at the start) is something I listen to when I lack inspiration. It also makes me so emotional when I think of becoming a wife/mother due to the lyrics. I love how you appreciated her run towards the end of the song. Also, the runs at the start of 'Already'. I asked you a few days ago to react to this song. It's my first time actually watching this. I waited for you to react to it, haha! It's genuinely an inspirational album, and I'm so glad she was asked to create the soundtrack for The Lion King; no one was better suited. Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé's mom were in one of the videos. Also, there was criticism of the album; however, I find nothing wrong with her representing HER OWN culture, and I love that she did it and how she did it. You're right; people get mad about everything. There's just no one like Beyoncé; what a legacy she will be leaving; it makes me emotional when I think about it. Whilst winning a Grammy for which Beyoncé was also nominated, Adele looked her in the face during her acceptance speech and said that she's the artist of her life, and I agree wholeheartedly. I saw Beyoncé for the first time live this year, and it was one of the best days of my life; when I'm at the end of my life and reflecting back, it will go down as one of the best moments. She has got me through the worst moments of my life; I'm so grateful to have lived in the same lifetime as her and have been raised with her music, and to have seen her progression as an artist (I'm 25 years old now) I also watch your reactions for other artists, too, but mainly and most importantly for Beyoncé. I'm grateful to you for reacting to her music and delving into the world of her fans - she is the GOAT. I so can't wait for part 2 of this!

[@Rachel-0]

56:13 Already - Beyoncé

[@sitotalab7542]

She went to Africa to go shoot this movie. Love from South Africa🇿🇦, Ethiopia🇪🇹 and Lesotho.🇸🇱

[@MzFitz3]

JA ARA E introduced me to Burna Boy. She put so many on. Tiwa Savage

[@LegndaryMovado]

FUN FACT: the song with Childish Gambino #MOOD4Eva when JayZ pulled to the house....thats the house from The Godfather & Whitney Houston's The Bodyguard 💯💯💯

[@IcallCAP24]

"Bigger" deserves a Grammy. That song literally brings me to tears at times. #chills

[@mudarling]

I truly enjoy this channel. Watching someone slowly become part of the Hive has been entertaining and enjoyable.

[@frankie7636]

the album and movie were incredible. Her doc making the gift showed how authentic her attempts to celebrate African culture were.

[@EeviPope]

Now react to Renaissance 😍

[@Alyssa-fs5hd]

Uhhh I’m so excited!! Thanks for reacting!

[@iRepNGR]

Take note of the featured artists too and check out some of their music... This was like a collab/tribute to Africa so many African stars are featured

[@SydneyLovePJBJ]

Truly a masterpiece. The crazy thing is it tells the story of the lion king. If you see the album there’s a mix of songs and vice over from the movie. The part where mood forever is her Hakuna Matata. It’s really brilliant

[@MaishaOnTop]

My favorite album of hers.

[@Flowers4YourMind]

This was so fun to watch with you! I've seen most of the videos individually, but I've never watched 'Black is King' all the way through. Love how much you appreciate the nuance and attention to detail throughout. Mood 4 Eva and Already have been two of my faves on their own for years. Some of her best work!! Thanks for sharing your perspective with us. Best to you and your family.

[@sinethembatwani1460]

I think the scene on 54:00 with Simba riding a harse yet having the best time of his life is an interpretation of the scene where Simba in the movie was having fun eating worms/insects to survive- something a lion can not survive on. Simba was not aware that he was lost and having a death ride (I could be wrong)

[@macmel2160]

I love this visual album!!!! Incredible work of art & ridiculously slept on. I feel like Bey should have done a tour for this album! It was absolutely fabulous…. After the release She slept on it so did people 😒

[@viviha34]

This is not the soundtrack to the live remake of The Lipn King. This is an album inspired by TLK called The Gift. There was a soundtrack to that movie that has an additional song by Beyonce called Spirit. Couple of things: There is a beautiful music video to Bigger the first song you heard; There is a song called Otherside that is cut short in BIK. It is absolutely beautiful. I recommend listening to it from tbe album. When The Gift was released I loved it immediately. But most folks didn't get it or even bother to listen until BIK came out a full year later. Then, folks were more excited about this body of work. Enjoyed your reaction. Can't wait for part 2.

[@rovingrhea]

I feel like I'm watching this with a friend, and I'm having such a good Sunday because of it. Thank you!

[@mxgrant24]

You know she a pro when she can dance with a broken heel. In already when she is dancing with the green guy one min she has a heel on the left foot then the next Frame she doesn't. I love her.

[@diinagaspar]

Zee this act was supposed to be the first act from the three acts. It is said that this album creation started 5 years ago but because of the pandemic she had to change plans. But if you listen to the last seconds of Amen it actually transitions to I'm That Girl.

[@wintersmith783]

You should review the Carters "Everything is Love" super slept on.

[@darylraizen1184]

the black community were very mean to beyonce to the point of turning their backs and boycotting this album they did not listen to or dissect the message of this album which was a masterpiece with all the visuals the work done

[@toniolamar5860]

I just KNEW you would come through like you always do! Dope reaction! I can’t wait until you upload the other half! 🙌🏽

[@LegndaryMovado]

I love how all these songs relate to Mufasa & Simba from the Lion King....and also to her and her real life family 💯💯 and MANY other families as well THIS IS A COMPLETE MASTERPIECE ❤

[@higorcarter2943]

Black in king ❤❤

[@Chelseallauren]

Just so you know some of the outside scenes were filmed at Beyonce house. Crazy.

[@levoyant1924]

36:37 Caribbean guy here, my native tongue being a French based Creole. I am proud to have the culture live on, I know the language and intend on keeping it alive.

[@TronTheTramp]

I did not expect this! I’m in CDL School watching this 🤣🤣🤣

[@jessicavilhena6832]

SOOOO GLAD ABOUT THIS REACTION ❤

[@kelenaffqnklin]

Haven’t watched this straight through in a while it truly is beautiful 💖

[@jmkworl1310]

He talking bout first to make a billion out the hood housing project buildings

[@PrinxVy]

The guy in the blue body paint said he actually taught Beyoncé most of the African dances in the film. He's one of the most important characters in the film, but I want you to figure it out towards the end. You're already catching on to him appearing in most of the scenes as the acts progress.

[@wintersmith783]

Ive seen this ish 100x im 3 min in and in tears.

[@casiedomingos5197]

Beyoncé was getting DRAGGED up and down Twitter. And the funny thing is she knew it would happen. The reason she made this album/this film. Is because she learned about the history of the “lion sleeps tonight sample/song” she thought that this would be something people NEEDED to hear. I ignored all of it and focussen on the lessons/focus of the film. It’s aging like fine wine to me.

[@ronalddeleon3991]

I’m not sure if it was explained or not the guy with the blue skin represents the main characters subconscious and Beyoncé herself repeats in showing up as a spirit guide

[@xxcringeycookiezxx3441]

Wow thanks

[@theonewhoknows9787]

The face coverings means ANCESTORS….

[@Yaj.R]

Fun fact: her heel broke while dancing in Already and she kept going and left it in the video part 58.22 mark

[@AithIs-s5t]

I love beyonce I love your reaction ❤

[@CeePlayss]

I did not know you before watching this video and I subscribed just from how raw and realistic this reaction was. 🥰🥰

[@CeePlayss]

also to your comment at 59:45 ... sadly this was not only Bey's worst selling album of all time but also she was OPENLY criticized and hounded by african american and african people alike. I was on twitter that day and I had to deactivate my account to watch the film on disney plus. I feel like this album will not be appreciated until 10 years down the line and your video was a start. TYTY

[@samanicarter6248]

Heyy heyy!! So I've been keeping up on your posts and , really, I recently have only been researching MY QUEEN through the Renaissance lens. I love watching reaction vids because, I get to relive the same excitement and even chills from the way she makes me feel lol. Beyonce is Truly the current worlds ICON. She's perfect and I just wanna thank you for providing a platform for us Beehive people lol to have a sense of appreciation and realness to equate such a musician. I love ur opinions and watching you react because we all, feel the way you do. And we appreciate you for publicly encapturing such moments.

[@samanicarter6248]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@WJones-jf8mf]

This was her ode to the African diaspora. A connection between African American, Afro latino, and African artists. It was beautiful.

[@royalrkives]

aww omg happy belated birthday to your little Angel 🥹💙

[@milingcezard75]

the intro me on my feels and brings up tears of humbleness and joy. " If you feel insignificant, you better think again , you better wake up because you're part of something way bigger. Not just a speck in the universe, not some words in some bible verse... bigger than the picture they frame us to see. Life if your birthright" ughhhhhhhhh i think the universe for the day that woman was created.

[@levoyant1924]

The reception of Black is King was pretty 50/50. There was hate from all over; from the title triggering folks and review bombing the film before its release, to black people across the diaspora having (often) critical concerns about the intentions of the film (released in 2020 at the height of BLM protests), etc.. However, what this film means to me outweighs anything the public thought about it. The messaging weighs too much to be swayed by public opinion.

[@sergioRValero]

She won a grammy for brown skin girl

[@kingwalter_]

first one to see a b out these housing buildings meaning he’s the first billionaire to come out of the projects he was raised in

[@dsavo1458]

Pls listen to Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé end of time, crazy good song

[@IcallCAP24]

I can't speak on what the consensus was with fans overall. I didn't notice any negativity towards this project unlike many in the comments are saying. Honestly idc, all I can tell you is that this album went triple platinum in my house and still does. I actually still haven't canceled my Disney prescription because of this shit 😩Lol. That how's good this visual album was. It was everything the culture needed and in perfect timing. I find that the people who didnt care for this album are telling and unconsciously reveal themselves to be surface level thinkers. Black is king was too thoughtful for them. The type of people i don't really fuck with anyways. "Black is King album & visuals" was the best thing about the lion king reboot. The movie didn't outdo the original but this project brought new life to it. A masterful retelling of the story

[@nik0suave_]

Okay cute 👏🏾👏🏾. He said let me get right and hop back on.

[@VitorRodrigues-zl1ff]

Black excellence! Amazing!

[@ANTHONYLUCKETT]

react to her self titled visual album next it’s my favorite!

[@ntmz7407]

THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

[@lorenaaraujo6064]

WHERE PART 2

[@ZeesWorldView]

Recording it tomorrow then I would assume Tuesday morning maybe

[@lorenaaraujo6064]

@@ZeesWorldView I'm very excited to watch

[@poolin3226]

First one to see a BEYONCE out these housing buildings. First one to see a BILLION out these housing buildings. First one to see a BENTLEY out these housing buildings

[@checkmattee222]

26:00 Rap infact originates from pre-colonial West Africa.

[@christianarice1359]

Well This is A PART OF BEYONCE'S CULTURE. SO YOU CAN'T BE A CULTURE VULTURE IF YOU A APART OF THAT CULTURE!!!

[@knightkev43]

Unfortunately this was one of her most underrated projects, people enjoyed it but wasn’t as successful as it should’ve.

[@djp6986]

I can take or leave Beyoncé, but loved the message/ reminder from this album. Thanks B.

[@analeticiagarciapereira527]

Esse album tem tantos artistas locais incríveis, que tiveram seu trabalho em uma plataforma gigante e distribuído e promovido no mundo todo com a ajuda da Beyoncé, isso lá em 2019/20 esse ano tivemos Calm Down e Water estourando nas paradas ao redor do mundo, e pra mim isso é um reflexo da visibilidade que o ritmo ganhou no mundo. Posso estar sendo superficial, mas é um sentimento que eu tive.