Beyonce removes Kelis from her song & Kelis responds! + more Bey drama| Nicki Minaj addresses rumors

[@deseramaxwell2780]

Kelis went through a lot this year, losing her husband and now this, people have their breaking points and I believe this was a Subtle way of addressing the issue! Nobody is above reproach, and she shouldn't be scared to speak how she feels!

[@squarcircle2254]

She shouldn’t have mentioned Beyoncé’s name at all. Beyonce didn’t steal from her at all. She should have focused on Neptunes. But again, the music was created by Netune, not Kelis. So she doesn’t have any rights to it. She was just the vocalist. The song was intended for Britney but was given to Kelis to sing.

[@PK-yh6lb]

I respect you so much for this comment!!! Celebrities are seen as God's these days it's scary - God forbid if any local has an opinion about their fave ... next thing you know your house address is leaked - it's crazy.

[@grapesyrop]

@@squarcircle2254 not mention beyonce even tho its B’s album??? that she will profit from?😭💀

[@nl9833]

@@squarcircle2254 She wanted the music off the song and I don't think anything would have changed if she didn't mention Beyonce. It's a business.

[@aye_jay23]

Subtle? Calling someone stupid, ignorant, soulless, and Satan isn't subtle. All that was unnecessary. She said it wasn't about Bey, but why make it so personal??

[@bwills718]

One thing I do respect about 🐝, is that I never see any social media rants or back and forth EVER. Things get brought to her attention , she handles it off camera and keeps it pushing .They never get a rise out of her like so many other artist .

[@princesslamour1985]

True

[@Danieei]

Yea keeping quiet kills them

[@iamashleyyvette]

Classy always

[@makeupbyashley828]

Kills them in silent!

[@PrinceLeigh]

I completely agree with you!

[@MakaykayLAMB]

I’m just thinking that every time someone watches Mean Girls or anything like that, Kelis isn’t getting paid from one of the top songs of the 00s. I’m not mad at her and I think she deserves grace here, especially with all she has going on.

[@whatsup9993]

She has to be, wouldn’t that be the same for the other artists whose songs were used in movies and shows?

[@amayajones2368]

@@whatsup9993 she doesn’t have rights to her music. Pharrell has the rights to her music so he’s being paid.

[@onthef698]

He doesn’t have the rights to bossy

[@sabrinadoctor9653]

🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@alexisdavis7578]

But did she come for Mean Girls like this????

[@antant6707]

Kelis is definitely right about the whole “don’t talk about empowerment, be about it” 😮‍💨

[@leahscontemporary]

She's not getting paid whether she got a call or not so it's weird to see that's where her priorities lie and not with trying to get her music back

[@IsntSheLovely007]

@@leahscontemporary the statement was true baby and the truth hurts the beehive I see LOL

[@jcdx87]

@@IsntSheLovely007 No it’s a bullshit excuse

[@whistleking3407]

@@IsntSheLovely007 no it’s not sweetie 🤣 I can tell y’all are not cut out for the industry cuz y’all put ur heart on ur sleeves

[@AstrologyALookInside]

Well Beyonce, empowered Kelis right on off of her track. As was her right. I applaud her for doing so. She owes Kelis nada. Kelis can go back into semi-retirement now.

[@marathonbleu]

The public loves to bully these celebrities into submission.smh. But I think Beyonce removed Kelis from the record because she understood her point.

[@swoody5819]

I couldn’t agree with you more!!!

[@Misssteelcity412]

Period

[@OmogeVblogTV]

Let's be Honest We knew it kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HIaHycis2mkNk

[@OmogeVblogTV]

Let's be Honest We knew it kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HIaHycis2mkNll

[@lamb4613]

@@swoody5819 the public is full of retarded insecure women… doesn’t make them the authority

[@pinkfridaygirIs]

Partition was released 8 years ago… Monica need to sit down somewhere

[@ewno1566]

No

[@Cache_]

@abbied how…

[@alkahinat4558]

She only has energy for Beyoncé, when men are using her name in their music all the time. Pick me antics, at least she’s being true to herself 💀

[@Cache_]

@abbied no r they mad.. explain

[@jmaldo92]

@abbied you sound mad and slow LOL

[@marqueviergen]

I get Kelis' frustration here. Knowing the machine behind Beyonce and the forethought that goes into everything that she does, it is hard to imagine how this one detail could have been missed. It is good that she is no longer credited in the album. It means that whoever holds the predatory contacts she signed is also not benefiting in the shadows from her work. I think the rhetoric around Beyonce doing this for petty reasons is a little far-fetched. First and foremost, as she said in her album, she is about her bag. She solved a problem in the most cost-effective and efficient way she knew how and, I'm sure, was advised to, the same way she went back to the studio to remove the alleged problematic word. It's old to see people try to pit these two women against each other for entertainment. Kelis is an icon in her own right and the new generation might not know, but she is. Just because you don't know who someone is doesn't mean they don't exist or that you can diminish what they have done. Beyonce continues to break records and set trends. Let the two women remain in their lanes in peace. They are both secure, but now that Kelis has sounded the alarm, the conversation should be focused on just how many artists, women especially, from Kelis' time and after are still beholden to predatory contracts held by musty men! That's what we should be focused on!

[@alkahinat4558]

👏🏾❣️

[@OmogeVblogTV]

Let's be Honest We knew it kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HIaHycis2mkNk

[@LipstickNWhiskey]

The last sentence may hold true but, we’re not going to sit here and act like Kelis does not have an issue with Beyoncé. They have been having issues since the 90s.

[@MariaClara-ke4db]

Valid points and heyy fellow Kenyan 🥰

[@gautrytube]

People need to stop chasing fame. This is the result of prioritizing fame and fortune over valuing art in my opinion.

[@jayjamgold815]

I love me some Kelis. Stand your ground. Not everyone is afraid of being stung.

[@TeeNicole10]

Bey, Jay and Nas know how his EX WIFE, BABYMAMA IS😳😜🙆‍♀️

[@chi8772]

Stand your ground by being smart. Don’t stand on foolishness. Kelis overreacted and y’all won’t call her out on it. You don’t get to make decisions on something you don’t own

[@jayjamgold815]

Well she has a right to speak and if she feels something wrong was done to her just like everyone else she has a right to say something about it. You dont just use a persons work without consulting with them.

[@chi8772]

@@jayjamgold815 first, she has no right to accuse people of what they didn’t do. Second, she doesn’t own the song therefore she has no right to stop people from using it. Also, her vocals weren’t used. She didn’t write nor produce the song. Third, you’re right. No ones work should be used without consulting them, that’s why, those who OWN & WROTE & PRODUCED the song were consulted.

[@jayjamgold815]

@@chi8772 I love to put myself in situations and wonder how I would feel. I would feel real bad to be left out like kelis did I am sure. No matter what respect is due whether or not the song is mine or if my voice was on it. Kelis made it popular. Maybe you dont remember. How would you have felt about the situation and not because you are a Beyonce fan.?

[@melodymckane4820]

Whew! Black women are going through it 💔. The racism & sexism is this industry is unmatched

[@PHlophe]

Melody, i like Keliese's white girl voice. its low key cute

[@OmogeVblogTV]

Let's be Honest We knew it kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HIaHycis2mkNk

[@OmogeVblogTV]

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[@AnimeBoysOnly]

@@PHlophe whats a "white girl voice"? Wtf

[@LucienneintheDreaming]

Im glad you said this. Once Beyonce and Nicki gone, what black women are going to be at their level? Nobody. Appreciate them while they're here.

[@pinkfridaygirIs]

Like Nicki said, “you can’t get rid of me btch” 😭😭😭

[@Cache_]

“IM NOT GOING NO WHERE.. IM NOT GOING NO FCKING WHERE”

[@dreyloyd]

Exactly. And that's why they mad. Freaky girl out 12th August 🖤

[@Cache_]

@@dreyloyd F R EEEEEE AK

[@pinkfridaygirIs]

@@dreyloyd F R EEEEEE A K 🔥🔥

[@pinkfridaygirIs]

@@Cache_ 😭😭😭😭😭

[@jenniferkim9717]

Kelis’ issue is with the Neptunes and while I understand why she’s upset, her attacking Beyoncé personally, calling her satanic, soulless and having her sister say Beyoncé sleeps with producers for hits is going too far and shows that her problem with Beyoncé is personal and this was an excuse to attack her, especially when she didn’t go at any of the many other artists who sampled without calling or even crediting her.

[@foxyboop4164]

She said all that? Damn, she's bitter bitter 😕

[@prettyinpinky5937]

When did she say that? I watched her statement and heard none of that🤔 please link it?

[@redscorpion9325]

I don’t know why she thinks Beyonce needs to sleep with Producers 🤦🏽‍♂️She’s Beyonce she don’t have to do what Kelis did in her Past to have a hit song

[@deltaduke8648]

Kelis is right beyonce could reach out it the human thing to do ,but beyonce always feel above other women in the industry. She has no soul no respect for real.kelis is in a lane by herself, it not about money it's about integrity.

[@valzp9620]

She said she had Satan on her side..im pretty sure she was referring to Pharrell as she probably has been trying to get her publishing back for years. But of course I don't know for sure.

[@riahmuzik]

I don't think it was fair for Beyonce "fans" to come for Kelis and say are you happy now. At the end of the day that is her work, her art, and her legacy. All of us could easily be swindled out of our work at any of our jobs and it wouldn't feel good to see someone else use it.

[@YooserYootube]

Beyoncé fans aren’t known to be critical thinkers.

[@riahmuzik]

@@YooserYootube I like Bey but I do recognize why Kelis would be upset. I’m not sure if Bey should had reached out,especially if she didn’t know if Kelis actually wrote the song. But that’s no excuse for people to attack Kelis and make her for small for defending her right to be upset about the horrible deal she was in.

[@jasminemcdonald614]

I mean she signed the contract

[@zionsrants]

Unfortunately people are SHEEP

[@Thameenah271]

@@jasminemcdonald614 right! Any artist that called her to let her know that they were going to use her music was a courtesy. This has nothing to do with female empowering

[@Amanda-xw5mi]

THANK YOU EMPRESSIVE for not feeding into the bs and calling the allegations fake. One of the few channels I respect giving fair journalism. We appreciate you 🙏

[@bwills718]

On another note .You have to be the prettiest woman I have seen in years. Extremely easy on the eyes. Bless

[@franklin8618]

Fake pic lol

[@bwills718]

@IThinkTheFuckNot YouTrickAssBitch thirst is asking her to marry me .Me complimenting WITHOUT needing anything In return is the exact opposite of thirst.Was it a shot,um i think the f not,pun intended .it was a compliment.

[@activistbook3809]

Lol is this satire?

[@renesa378]

If certain people don't like Nicki Minaj, they should leave her alone. All that extra ish is uncalled for and you wouldn't want anyone to do that to you.

[@SydneyAlise7082]

Right y’all just making her go up more people just be so cruel and weird

[@TheIntrospectiveReactor]

Y’all really believe that executives are plotting to end Nicki 🤦🏾‍♀️ spending millions to end Nicki

[@renesa378]

@@TheIntrospectiveReactor I said people, fans are included.

[@kekedream]

She doesn't need help bringing herself down.

[@Cool_Girl247]

The Dream’s explanation was 100% necessary and made 100% sense. I respect Diane’s pen, but she wanted to be shady and use the “🙄” emoji after her tweet. She got checked. If you don’t have nothing nice to say, don’t say it at all.

[@lilliabibby7006]

She had a right to say what she said and it wasn’t about black culture but it seems like people are over playing the race card these days.

[@thabangwankhanda6175]

@@lilliabibby7006 sampling began with black people and became a black culture that why black people understand why 24 people can be credited on one song. If that flew your head than that's a you problem.

[@sugarpearl9781]

@@lilliabibby7006 She can say whatever she wants but don’t get upset when you get a response you don’t like. Nobody likes someone who throws rocks and hides their hands.

[@thedynamicd85]

The Dream is a stan for Beyonce and a bully. He had no business stepping to that woman. Period. She is entitled to her opinion without his closeted ass getting disrespectful.

[@gregatx253]

AMEN 🙏🏽

[@latoniawilson8541]

It’s crazy how when it’s an artist who’s on a larger scale get a pass… this world we live in is so screwed up!!!

[@thevic267]

Fact

[@candicesamuel3782]

It's not di world it's di people that makes di world a screwed up place...wicked ppl=wicked world

[@Lynnleemattos]

Who got a pass?

[@dawb86]

@@Lynnleemattos Beyonce AND Pharrell. People were essentially saying it was Kelis' fault for signing a messed up contract while still a teenager. If it weren't a couple artists most really like, one in particular a lot of these fans flat out IDOLIZE, the majority of those people would've probably been on Kelis' side about the situation...

[@jcdx87]

@@dawb86 Nobody would have been in Kelis’ side. Kelis is in the wrong. When the artist needs a simple cleared the label does it for them. There’s no rule that says you have to give the artist a heads up.

[@alagbari]

The Diane thing actually makes sense based on a discography. Diane Warren writes alone. Even Mariah Carey pointed out that in her song with Diane Warren 'After Tonight' she had to work kinda figure it out how to work together since Diane was adamant that she works alone. She probably wondering how 24 individuals can align on a vision I guess.

[@catsrus-es9eu]

Honestly it's a valid question...lol

[@Ryh_Ryh]

How is it not obvious to a songwriter who has been in the industry for decades but to everyone else that 24 writers probably indicates a sample.... she was being a lil petty

[@potatopotatoeOG]

@@catsrus-es9eu valid? sure. Petty? Yeah

[@rileyriley432]

Nah she was being shady. Valid question for us who don’t know about the music industry like that but you can’t tell me she didn’t know.

[@catsrus-es9eu]

@@potatopotatoeOG yeah. Yall are right. It was definitely petty. 😆

[@rosecontrena2274]

Sounds like Pharrell cleared it with the company that has the rights, but didn't contact Kelis directly. Beyonce still acknowledge Kelis on the credits, which in my opinion was nice, especially knowing that Kelis didn't even have rights to the song

[@tausikoko8671]

If you act like you about women empowerment, contact a fellow woman and find out how they would feel if you sampled their song!

[@labelmeposh]

I feel the same way.

[@adenise676]

But why people are acting like the credit from Beyonce was going to get her paid and it wasn’t!

[@Hephzibah_n_beulah]

Hope you’re not intentionally leaving out the fact that the Neptunes were also taken off too BECAUSE THAT MAKES YOU EXTRA MESSY! Kalise might have been taken off but she stands to lose nothing! The Neptunes on the other hand lost money and their reputation is sketchy at best

[@mustardbadazz]

We needed to know I agree with kelis fr. I would be upset too using my voice

[@yourstrulyEbby]

The Neptunes are getting exactly what they deserve for how they did Kelis.

[@swoody5819]

I’m so glad you said this!!! Speak the entire facts I felt that energy as well

[@BriBrisofly]

They weren’t though. The milkshake sample is still there. She took out Kelis singing the “La la” part.

[@OmogeVblogTV]

Let's be Honest We knew it kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HIaHycis2mkNk

[@mingbotlarue5694]

Good on Kelis for speaking out - as an illustrator who has had her work stolen and reproduced without my permission/credit/paying me, people expecting me to work for free, older people taking advantage of my age when I was young and just starting out, all that utter bollocks - I totally applaud her for speaking out. NO she should not "just be happy you were on Beyonces album". People always expect creative people to do things for nothing - exposure does not pay the rent, or keep food in your stomach. And just because you are good at what you do - be it music, art, design - does not mean you should give up being compensated for the hours of your time you have spent making said art. I am seriously side-eying the Neptunes/Pharrell. Imagine if you worked a ten hour shift waitressing or at your office and your boss said "oh we're not going to give you what you're owed because you should just be glad you're working here"? Fuck all the way off with your Grandad's spanner! I have had big jobs where the exposure was insane - but did it lead to any actual paid work? Nope. It never does. So huge praise for Kelis for speaking out about this issue, I know the Beyhive gonna bzzzz no matter what haha. But any young creatives reading this, NEVER doubt your worth or time!

[@leahscontemporary]

Funny how she had more smoke for beyonce and pharell who stole her music

[@christinem8799]

@@leahscontemporary What’s even more funny is that her song has been sampled 40 times. I highly doubt all of them gave her a courtesy call or even credited her along with Neptunes!

[@charlottegibson3862]

I agree!

[@thespiritualgangsta]

Do you have a business website with examples of your work?

[@DaraKFulton]

Well well said ! 👏🏾

[@neotyro8874]

Beyonce is very quiet with her life, been on a hiatus from the media for years, so I don't Blame her for wantin' less drama as possible! Also I loved the Renaissance album!

[@Kokolo-ze2cp]

She can stay quiet for good.

[@s.w2934]

@@Kokolo-ze2cp 😫😫

[@aliyahfrazer9100]

@@Kokolo-ze2cp relax

[@mofo4what]

Wanted...

[@nopestopitplz6079]

@@Kokolo-ze2cp why are you so pressed about a woman you don’t know? y’all are so mf weird

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

All this drama just has me missing KELIS! All her albums are perfection! Need new music from her.

[@msberthakitt]

Yes. Get Along With You is my shit.

[@kuronvernon3990]

Make sure y’all BUY and support her music when it comes out.

[@alkahinat4558]

I was listening to a Kelis mix the other day and discovered a duet with Bjork called Oceania? She sounded so good on that, I miss her too!

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

Hopefully she uses this moment to release a new single

[@dinkyboss]

What’s so sad I thought she’s doing all this messy stuff to clout chase off of Beyoncé but of course has nothing to offer 🤦🏽‍♀️ why’d I get my hopes up for Azealia Banks 2.0

[@deedralavon4041]

It's hilarious how vloggers keep saying, "I think Kelis' real issue is with the Neptunes not Beyonce." Lol she told you exactly what her issue was. Prime example of how people refuse to accept what someone says or how someone feels. She made two videos and several social media posts, if she meant anything other than what she said, it seems she would have stated so. Smh

[@gautrytube]

She looks ridiculous in the process to me. Chasing fame and signing a contract for a record deal does this.

[@deedralavon4041]

@@gautrytube If she looks ridiculous to you, then you aren't comprehending her perspective. So let her have hers while you have yours.

[@gautrytube]

​@@deedralavon4041 I understand her perspective. That isn't a problem. She signed a contract in the music industry. The way it is set up, your art is not the focus once you sign. Independent artists get it. That's why artists like Mya are doing music on their terms to have complete ownership and control of their art.

[@TheMsSCandyScott]

Exactly

[@firethoughts5193]

She said it was with Neptunes but her actions are saying Bey. She’s a hypocrite and she’s messy.

[@paoloignacio1639]

Beyonce along with removing Kellis has removed the interpolation in general from the song and will be fully updated on all platforms soon. Meaning Pharrell and the Neptunes no longer are profiting from the credits.

[@moonpiemoonpie]

As a writer who also didn’t know how a hit could have 24 writers- I believe it WAS necessary for The Dream to break it down cause she did indeed try to be disrespectful and her “simple question” could cause such a feeling of inadequacy for young black writers.

[@anahernandez4043]

I've looked at beyonce songs and she has writing credits on all her songs. I just assumed she changed one word and it qualifies as participating on the song. Which I think is whack and takes away from the actual creative writers.

[@UngiftedRoses]

@@anahernandez4043 I don’t understand what the hoopla is about. Beyonce is a vocalist. Her talent is to sing and that’s what she does authentically. Songwriting is just a plus to your credentials, it’s really not a must. Does anyone ever get on Cardi B for literally not writing any of her music as a *rapper?* Where you SHOULD be writing??? Come on?

[@Shannafai]

@Day right because even though she said she wasn't trying to be mean why did she put this 🙄 emoji at the end of the sentence, and she did mention beyonce's name, she changed it with the upmost quickness when she was getting attacked by the beehive. Like I always say yt ppl always act like they don't know when they are being mean/rude/disrespectful, when they know in fact the are.

[@furstnaymelassnaim9206]

@@UngiftedRoses right. Everyone has their lane…ppl mad that Beyoncé knows her lane. She could sang.

[@marquittabaines6168]

As a writer please learn the business side of the industry.

[@aavalestormiconicperformer]

Beyonce handled this fiasco with grace. I like that she just simply removed the interpolation and did not say a word. Boss moves.

[@BremiiXO]

@Jojo Moa how??? What do you want her to do lol

[@Tish_215]

That’s one thing I alwaysssss Respected Abt Beyonce, she don’t respond to nothing lol.. she move in Silent!!

[@jamesrick80]

Really, she does not talk or defend herself. Everyone else defends her due to her money and power. Her album is fraudulent and she even mixes her proteges vocals on those renaissance tracks.

[@jcdx87]

@Jojo Moa No she isn’t !!

[@constantnipples2428]

The want to know why...because it would bring bad attention and everyone would know about it

[@kuronvernon3990]

I get Kelis’s frustration about not being given a heads up, but stirring up beef with Beyoncé ain’t it because Pharrell is the one that has all the rights to her music. The way she’s being shady in the comments is giving bitter and jealousy and that’s not cute at all.

[@greeksun369]

Kelis didn't stir up a beef, the "beef" was created by her stans.

[@alkahinat4558]

She’s in her feelings because they had a personal relationship...it’s normal What she should do is file against the Neptunes

[@micpowers1136]

Heads up for music thats not hers?I still dont get that.Beyonce went to the right person and Kelis got mad at the wrong person.Bey didnt have to call her for shit.

[@ChristIsrealLife]

Exactly ! Jealous fr .

[@navismith]

It’s not jealousy. Kel is was robbed of the rights to her music through shady contracts. They took advantage of her because she was young. On top of the fact that just because someone stole ownership of something doesn’t mean it’s not still hers. I don’t know if y’all know anything about music but when you are a creative and spend so many hours to create something from nothing and put your heart in it just for it to be ripped from you for everyone to profit off of but you I think you’d be mad too.

[@GoaWay...]

I agree with Diane, 24 writers on one song is a lot. What that dream person said doesn't change the fact that it's still strange for it to be that many writers on one song....even with the sampling. Especially since someone in the comments mentioned that the song that was sampled only had 7 writers. If you remove those 7 writers they sampled from the old song, from the 24 writers total, that still leaves 17 writers who wrote on the new song. So still, why so many writers for a song that is probably less than 4 minutes? What the dream said doesn't really hold up, especially the stuff about black people...and about Diane. Diane hasn't had that many writers on her songs, which means more money for her. Honestly, nobody should want that many writers on their song, that just means more people to pay. Then when the time comes around to get those checks for royalties, that's just more people to split the money with. See, there are are all kinds of Royalties: •SongWriter Royalties •Publishing Royalties •Mechanical Royalties Performance Royalties Synchronization (Sync) Royalties Print Music Royalties The royalties for songwriters & publishing are split 50/50. So, that means the songwriter/s....plural, all have to split the 50% share of the money for the song writing. If there are 24 writers on a song, they have to split that 50% share 24 different ways.

[@GFAprodite]

It Could Be That Some Songs That Were Sampled Are Samples Of Other Songs.

[@christinem8799]

The Beyonce drama is giving early 2000s celebrity feud 😂.

[@macswing6832]

Lol I don’t get it

[@EB-mz4nk]

Nicki is so funny I love her 😂 when she said “everyday I learn that y’all get dumber and dumber” I felt that 🤣

[@queenv4340]

Lmaoooo

[@chezyteddie]

I love how divinely protected Nicki is! Her Ancestors has her BACK

[@Blissful_Gia]

They got that woman on lock down & doing over-time.

[@kemiosobukola2038]

Married to rapist is sleeping with demons

[@EyeSpyBlackAmor]

Its God she believes in God lol

[@judon4908]

"That's why you are you...." 😂 Good answer lol

[@alkahinat4558]

It’s really unfortunate how Beyoncé’s new project is causing so much controversy The Neptunes are sketchy af but I completely understand Kelis’s feelings, female artist to female artist, it can’t feel good hearing your music on someone else’s project and you weren’t spoken to about it Glad that Beyoncé changed the lyrics because we don’t want people with disabilities to feel a way when they’re trying to enjoy music Anyway, the Queen of Music is going to shut down all this extra noise once she starts touring with this album, can’t wait to see it 💿❤️🙌🏾

[@Bongi_Grace]

You definitely watch ash mircales channel.

[@alkahinat4558]

@@Bongi_Grace the Queen of Music nickname gave it away right? 😂😂

[@OmogeVblogTV]

Let's be Honest We knew it kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HIaHycis2mkNk

[@OmogeVblogTV]

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[@roger9283]

@@Bongi_Grace I laughed when read it😂

[@BlendedBarbieDoll]

In my almost 40 years, I have never thought or associated the word Spaz with mentally disabled people. Who comes up with this stuff Can we say wigging out? Is that an insult to wigs? Is flipping out disrespectful to gymnasts? Seriously… lets not use slurs or accept them in the first place.

[@caroleappling2007]

Me either not ever, did I think it was a slur to people with Cerebral palsy. I guess one countries slur is not another. Anything for drama.

[@sart1348]

Do you know the word spaz came from? And do you know what that word means? It appears like many things the USA has lost touch with its history. It's also important to acknowledge that these are international superstar artists and terms that they use in their music may be understood differently in different countries and regions. Those disabled fans has a right to share how they feel and the artists have thr right to change the music, or not

[@ToniCarrington]

It’s like the new R word

[@XahraaK]

If you had a disabled relative you'd know it differently... My sister had cerebral palsy so spastic or "spaz" meant something different. So it's exactly like the word "retarded," the Black Eyed Peas did a song on it because it was the word at the time but you'd have been offended if you had a child or relative who suffered what was then called mental retardation...

[@AJ-mt9zt]

Words don't mean the same thing in every country. I bet they wouldn't like Americans policing their slang and turning it into something else that it doesn't mean.

[@issavirgo4838]

Beyonce said, “ here take your little lyrics back girl damn”

[@torriebrown9607]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@l.a.johnson2392]

@nikia c Which shows and proves that her issue is deeper than Beyoncé.

[@lindagithaiga1974]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 LMAO

[@mommyalecia6366]

This is a classic case of people are needing to realize that Beyoncé isn’t as bad as some people make her out to be she actually has a very pure heart Kelis was not being paid for her song by Beyoncé adding her to the song on her album she would have started to get paid for that song or for the use of that song but Beyoncé is also not gonna go back-and-forth with someone which is why she gets so much respect for me if you don’t understand a business part of what I am trying to do for you to help empower you as a black woman I’ll just remove it

[@MikaGio]

And Diane wrote "I Learned From The Best" for Whitney !!! ❤ @06:42 "I Turn To You" for Xtina Aguilera. And Diane wrote for Aaliyah, TLC, En Vogue, Aretha Franklin, Mariah, Britney, Tina Turner ...

[@Goosebumps1395]

Exactly, she is a true lengend and the Dream had some nerve with his dusty azz. He could never have the impact on music as broadly as she did. Hit dogs will holler and its well known that Beyonce has a history of lying about what she wrote. Sampling is an art form, but he was being salty for no reason. Beyonce didn't even respond so he needed to mind his buisiness.

[@elizabethdalgliesh6085]

Also 'I look to you' for Whitney & 'I don't wanna miss a thing' for Aerosmith. She's iconic

[@applaudent2945]

Mariah co-wrote with Diane. People still think Mariah isn’t a songwriter even though she was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame. Just putting this out there.

[@Goosebumps1395]

@@elizabethdalgliesh6085 Wait she wrote the Aerosmith song??!! She is more than a legend, their music is so iconoc.

[@Goosebumps1395]

@@applaudent2945 I knew Mariah was a writer, her pen game is strong. Jazmine Sullivan writes her music and many others.

[@tangiebabii092171]

I understand Kelis is upset. However, her issue is with the Neptune's. They were wrong to swindle Kelis. It would have been nice if these ladies could have resolved this issue another way. The fact that Ben credited Kelis for using the sample shows Bey had no ill intentions towards Kelis. The Neptune's should give Kelis her music. They're completely at fault for this messy situation

[@glodot1]

That wasn’t the first time Beyoncé have copy other artists music and there dance moves. And let’s remember this she is no Queen and no God she is just a human being trying to make her living by singing.

[@Kay-xs1nj]

If someone did u that i believe u will not be speaking like this. Think about it, your hard work being used, noone called u , not even cared but wanted to profit off your work. It doesn't matter about pharell or Neptune, come on man put yourself in her shoe. Beyonce is wrong! She has almost everyone fool. Alot of celebrities has stated beyonce is truly not nice as she portrays to be, she hardly gives nack, she just pretends well. Anyway, beyonce is not a god or above anyone she was to ask for permission. Who does she think she is? Smh.

[@emmanuelledagbo1893]

Llll0.l

[@vibrationawomanstouchrecor2870]

Stfu you saying what others saying

[@tangiebabii092171]

@@glodot1 and the Neptune's never should have peddled the track to begin with due the way they acquired the track.

[@MannysMillennialMouth]

I don't care how much I can't stand a person, I will never even think about going through lengths to sabotage someone's character. Nicki Minaj has never done anything to deserve all of this

[@kenzieversace9337]

Her brother is a child molester and she married a r*****. How is she a good person at all?

[@xmysxteriax]

well….

[@vjjunlimited]

since you don't know her personally. she hasn't done anything you know off. Nicki has a publicist like all big celebs that help hide things to protect their image.

[@ispeaktruth5692]

Like how do they sleep at night? How can u wake up and make up lies about someone like what’s ur end gane

[@CosmicCherry1]

I disagree she a pretty shitty person

[@kenancanton4694]

Kelis went through alot and she handle it very well. I like when she said dont talk about it be about it.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

I love how beyonce handled stuff. Rarely actually speaking, just a clear, direct action love that lol.

[@DeLaTr0ll]

I guess, sometimes it’s appropriate other times an apology would he better. You know how much $ she spends doing this rather than apologizing which is free.

[@tairalowe998]

@@DeLaTr0ll kelis problem is with pharrell and the neptune’s.. that song was for brittney spears first, not her.. she doesn’t own the song, the neptunes do

[@mazal9895]

@@tairalowe998 exactly. The music business is just that, BUSINESS!

[@KD-xp2eo]

I love how Bey handled this. Quiet and classy. Let’s move on.

[@DGodwithaplan2]

That’s right, let’s keep it moving.

[@diamondshivers8675]

Right ♍♍

[@247s.a.g.e3]

@@DGodwithaplan2 Exactly. She does have class. Couldn't be me cause as soon as the moment Kelis insulted me.... f that 😂 I get why you're frustrated, but she was doing too much coming for her like that.

[@RockyAllPurpose]

@@247s.a.g.e3 what she say?

[@basicinstinct3538]

First she tried to steal it then when she couldnt she back up! So so classy

[@gorgiss1692]

I think people came at Diane at an appropriate level. She threw obvious shade and then tried to Karen her way out of it with the "don't have to be mean about it". She deleted a few tweets too. Right after her tweet that said "How can there be 24 writers on a song🙄" she then tweeted " That's 23 less than are on mine 😜". She tried to flex and was very aware of what she was doing but didn't expect the backlash that she received. That's what happens when you come for people who didn't send for you.🤷

[@armanii77]

That part

[@shauntaewallace6268]

Whew was a rough week for the Queen Divas. Sending good energy to them all, B, Nicki and Kelis.

[@FirstLadyee]

Kelis obviously just doesn't like Beyonce. The way she went it on Beyonce was entirely too much for a few "La La La's" at the very end of the song that she does not own.

[@franklin8618]

Just stood her ground. Im so proud of her. She ain't worried or bothered by the stupid Bey Hive that don't have better things to do, except be on the internet lol. Idiots.

[@FirstLadyee]

@@franklin8618 But you are on Internet too posting comments like everyone else. There is a weird delusional vibe to people who pride themselves in not being Beyoncé fans. There are a lot of artists I don't like. You know what I say about them? Absolutely nothing because I really don't care. The Beyoncé haters are a different breed. Just a reminder, there is no direct link between higher intelligence and not liking Beyoncé. Use your time more productively and be blessed.

[@sb69devine32]

She don't own it because of the paperwork... she definitely own it because it's her creativity, her thoughts, her emotions, her Energy.... say u create a book about ur life, ur dreams, ur ambitions then someone who knows how to take it away from u, takes it, slaps their name on it, steal ur image,, whether u speak on it or not... that shit stings, it hurts, it causes shut downs, and trust issues... as a writer who's been through it... I innerstand different... no one in this world likes it, nobody likes theft period, if a mf steal a rubber band they create these same trust issues... yall are ppl praises because of their status and what they have... it's sad the illusions... so much insecurity... when strength is present... speak ur truths Kelis... ppl speak on journeys they've never treaded... couldn't put a toe in those shoes... she'd light on the evil... some ppl speak God but can't see it🙄🤲

[@FirstLadyee]

@@sb69devine32 The original Energy track used a couple of la la la's at the very end. Most people couldn't even tell it was there. Even with it removed, you can't really hear the difference. Kelis' issue is with the Neptunes. She just used Beyonce as a pawn to get her story out. Kelis' issues w/the Neptunes have been ongoing for 20+ years. By trashing Bey for a few seconds of la la la's she knew her story would get traction on social media bc Beyonce is a very polarizing figure. I like Kelis and think she is very talented and beautiful but I sincerely believe she made a bad decision with how she approached this. She could have spoken her truth w/o creating a false narrative about Beyonce "stealing" her style and music. Everything was cleared legally.

[@JARUMISTUDIOS]

Everything Beyoncé ever done with pure Heart n from a genuine place with good intentions, some black people will always criticize, condemn n call her names. Most times it's hard being good to people.

[@anikanoble6094]

Nicki you’re talented and blessed the devil use ppl to try to break you down when you’re so full of light and and when you shine light on things that shouldn’t be talked about! Keep winning barbs we love you !

[@ms.valdez5633]

Yall be blowing me with statements like this , blessings? Do you understand the type of content she makes? The devil loves that shit.

[@stanley71399]

@@ms.valdez5633 The devil was the angel of music in heaven.

[@ms.valdez5633]

@@stanley71399 correct

[@sugarpearl9781]

@@ms.valdez5633 How well do you know the devil?

[@ms.valdez5633]

@@sugarpearl9781 How well do you know God?

[@its.indigo.pulchritudinous]

THE ALBUM IS CALLED RENAISSANCE! One of the definitions of Renaissance is a revival of or renewed interest in something. Hence all the samples to be REVIVED like Kelis’ career needed to be revived but I’m sure she’ll be blackballed. And to the songwriter Dianne, as an artist, she should know what word play is and if she under the word, she should have an idea as to why all those artists were credited. And I am not a Beyoncé fan but all this drama is ridiculous.

[@vernalizecameron1864]

Kelis is her own individual / free spirit . She does not care about what your talking about . She stands true to her morals and authenticity.. having your own mind and frequency means your not moved by others validations to be who you are. That’s courageous, most just follow ..she stood her ground and it was respected . Song was taken off .. 💯✨🤍she should of done nothing else but be herself ..That’s not the meaning of renaissance also . Renaissance was a error where Europe took cultures from China and the Middle East to create a new way of being . Around this time the first gun was created. It took all the culture from the old , morals truth and diminished them . Replacing the samurai with guns. Replacing the swords with guns. It devalues our ancestral cultures for the thrive of a European world and domination. Do your homework ..normally I would not respond however Do you know what your talking about do you have understanding . It means taking others way of being , taking what you want from it and making it into your liking .A colonial mindset .People really go along with things that folks throw out there wow . No more thinkers only followers.

[@its.indigo.pulchritudinous]

@@vernalizecameron1864 You wrote a whole thesis about MY OWN OPINION which IDGAF about.

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

Kelis still does shows/ festivals.. lmao she didn’t need any help from Beyoncé

[@healthywealthynwise5009]

@@lyricistanonymous8126 💯EXACTLY !!!!!

[@healthywealthynwise5009]

@@vernalizecameron1864 💯EXACTLY !!!!

[@dededailyinspiration5291]

Like Nicki said no weapon formed against her shall prosper!!! Nicki that girl and she has a relationship with God. She can never lose 💗

[@nancybreaux9684]

Acting like she do must be very distant.

[@mariamoxey7492]

They been trying Nicki since the whole cardi b thing. I pray she finds her peace through all of this, and I also pray Beyoncé doesn’t get discouraged and continues to make wonderful music. At the end of the day we are all human beings

[@msongy7]

Are we?

[@lipeznsksk9868]

And cardi b not even worried about the Plastic Barbie

[@trinjuwan4422]

It's unfortunate that NO MATTER what Beyonce puts out, the HIGHER SHE GOES, the LOWER THE ATTACKS! "It's just the way it is" & Beyonce is AWARE of this fact! It's how you handle the attacks that set you apart.#QueenB👑

[@nonya9561]

Kelis wasn't mad she just voiced herself ans I'm glad she did.

[@chi8772]

Yh voiced her f00lishness.

[@pinchetoxica2871]

Because Nicki is an Era that's why you can't get rid of her i mean i still get goosebumps & emotional damage from listening to "your love" 🥺💝

[@phoebe_ouma]

Me too 🥺❤️❤️ and the music is timeless. Don't get me started about the pink print album 👌🏾👌🏾 remember that short film she made for it !!

[@jeralinsunflower7300]

Legend*

[@aladynamedSusan]

Or right thru me or pills and potions, or her verse on Only, or FREEDOM lol This can go on and on imma hang it up here, flat screen 😩

[@ToniCarrington]

Her music was a whole moment but once she married her problematic dude yikes!

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

The sampling excuse makes no sense ! Janet Jackson sampled plenty in her prime, but there still wasn’t 26 writers on her songs. Also sampling cost money. Nobody answered Diane’s question, they just gaslit her into submission. This isn’t cute at all, don’t dare use blackness and our culture to gaslight folks to silence.

[@jessicadembo5753]

So true! When it comes to Beyoncé it’s like she can do no wrong

[@TheCHELEHB]

Well said

[@Shiann444]

It depends on the sample.. if the original song she sampled has 10 writers on it, she has to credit every single one of them for legal reasons.

[@Ashley-bm9gc]

The sampling excuse does make sense. If you are sampling songs with a handful of writers on each one the result is a lot of writers. Nowadays if you contribute 2 words to a song and a melody for a line you are credited. The music industry has change drastically since Janet. As you can see from all this mess everyone wants a piece of the pie. It is what it is. Don't think they would credit 26 writers if they weren't involved. At least they had the decency to credit them to begin with. This is not something to be pressed over. At all. Would you prefer they remove the 26 writers credits so you don't have to look at it?

[@TheMsSCandyScott]

Exactly 💯

[@sylviaforest3001]

Nicki needs to start suing people,the fact that she always takes the high road in all the mess people make her go through is the reason why people feel like they can just step on her anyhowly....some have even taken her to court with no evidence and end up dropping the charges as long.. as she keeps on allowing it to happen and not counter sue this people they will keep on disrespecting her!!!and it's so sad that a black woman's success bothers people this much like we all have 24hours people need.to just work hard and stop the jealousy already!!!let's normalize celebrating our own don't hate appreciate!!!!

[@dedrickgant5413]

The high road? Please she’s never taking the high road she’s evil and Karma is coming fit her!

[@q_pop23]

@@dedrickgant5413 you have a sad life

[@somebodyswife1337]

@@dedrickgant5413 what karma? Nothing these people has said were accurate, you can’t stop a child of God

[@jesusgaytan3299]

Nicki never takes the high road thats why she always fighting with someone lol you actually said Nicki takes the high road???? 😂😂😂 literally no one fucks with Nicki because she has a terrible attitude

[@michaelmentality]

Nicki is not a victim she’s a bully

[@morissaadams7433]

I love the way you bring your commentary...and you've definitely came a long way over the years I've been here long time ago sis and you worked really hard ! Keep up the good work

[@missdee7045]

Well Kelis wasn't gaining anything so she lost nothing by it being removed .

[@ambersimone5266]

Best comment

[@NATHANIELJELKS-PLANEJANE-FAN]

Right, I'm So Done With Kelis

[@justmars4273]

Principals mean nothing to y’all smh she won a lot more than you think

[@treasurekahitu9436]

@@NATHANIELJELKS-PLANEJANE-FAN She did nothing wrong. You're just a Beyonce side piece

[@LP-ct9nk]

She didn’t win anything. Pharrell will continue to license the song to whoever he wants, because she’s focusing all her energy on the wrong person. People are streaming her old stuff now which she doesn’t make money from, but no one’s checking out her new music, or buying from her cooking line. She can’t even be used a cautionary tale of what not to do for aspiring musicians, because we’ve seen this happen over and over again from tlc to Tinashe to doja to Megan, etc

[@pinkfridaygirIs]

I feel really bad for Kelis I really do like they did her so wrong.

[@lakeishaleary985]

That thing is on drugs 🤣

[@Arvndenise]

The NEPTUNES did Kelis so wrong

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

No Pharrell and them did her wrong. Beyoncé doesn’t want any parts of this

[@lakeishaleary985]

@@Arvndenise shut up she don't own it so stop crying 🤣🤣

[@OmogeVblogTV]

Let's be Honest We knew it kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HIaHycis2mkNk

[@salmaal-shaoily5809]

Beyonce such a boss see there she didn't go back and forth with drama. She just press a button action's was made and poof just like that gone. Love it Beyonce so inspiring on how she moves. Queen Beyonce, Boss lady 🎤

[@spiritualisrael007]

💯

[@beyTings-w9o]

The way she handled it was so classy,Kelis can crawl back in her box.

[@RandaWise]

Well....she actually started the "drama" if you wanna call it that. If someone does something to you, and you call them on it, is it really drama or are you simply letting them know you saw what they did? So, in that case if you were offended, did you start the "drama" or did the offender?

[@bridgettedenise]

@@beyTings-w9o so true

[@healthywealthynwise5009]

@@RandaWise 💯 EXACTLY !!!!!

[@elroe327]

Kelis song has been sampled more than 40+ time even as recent as being sampled by doja cat as well. How many of the 48 samples have come out and asked her permission about the samples? None because The woman does not own her masters so nobody is legally required to have a talk with her. Also Secondly, if she really wanted a blk female empowerment like she was talking then why tf was her ass on live calling Beyonce, another black woman "soulless, a demon, a bitch"? Yall just wanted to attack Beyonce cause shes Beyonce.

[@Lanyee_]

She literally stated in her rant that people call her before they sample her song and even said a few names lol.

[@elroe327]

@@Lanyee_ so you're saying all 48 people called her? No hun. Also she got credited on a song even tho Beyonce used a 5 second drum beat from her song. She just wanted a chit chat with the queen and she didn't get it so she got mad🤷🏿‍♀️

[@christinem8799]

@@Lanyee_ Said a few but did she run down all other 30+ names? Also if you look at the writing credits for Doja’s song (not coming for her) Kelis isn’t even credited.

[@justin01144]

@@elroe327 so you wouldn't feel no type of way? If you were swindled and weren't making money off your own music and then someone samples your song and doesn't bother to ask you like other artist have

[@cydneyche1]

@@justin01144 I think the point is keep the same energy for everyone not just Beyoncé. Business is business she didn’t do Kelis wrong the Neptune’s did she needs to redirect that energy.

[@StephH0711]

If Kelis really thinks Beyoncé and not the attorneys she pays handles whom needs to be paid and talked to to sample work…..it explains why she signed a messed up deal. At the end of the day it may be morally off but legally sound and when your busy getting yourself covered legally you very rarely have time for nicely ask someone you have no legal obligation to, to sample work.

[@StephH0711]

@@d.dee15972 Your a lawyer? In which state did you pass the bar? And what exactly is your practice? Family, real estate, property, environmental, etc. ???

[@nicolen3146]

@@StephH0711 “as a attorney”….tells me everything I need to know. they are NOT an attorney 😂

[@alluringbliss4165]

Signing bad deals is an everyday thing in the business

[@alluringbliss4165]

@@nicolen3146 lol

[@yallahabibi9]

@@StephH0711 lol exactly !! People are such haters when responding to comments we gotta be so matter of FACT now since they are generally impractical and just want to smear bey…

[@SistaSource]

The part you left out is that Beyonce won't be allowing Chad and Pharrell to make money from the music that Kelis wrote...it looks like Beyonce sided with Kelis and didn't allow them to profit

[@torriebrown9607]

Thank you

[@dinkyboss]

She didn’t write anything which is why she doesn’t have rights to the song. She’s have gotten a song writers credit and thus would have made money off of her songs. By her own admission she’s made nothing and legally can’t do squat because she didn’t write anything. That’s why she resorts to mess like this. Beyoncé got rid of a pest before it could infest her home. Ol girl doesn’t even have a project to promote just grasping for attention on the internet 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Misssteelcity412]

@@dinkyboss she did write it

[@dwaynemartinez]

@@dinkyboss Whaaaat are you talking about Kelis did write On all both of her first albums they just have ownership of it because she signed a messy contract deal

[@onnie.6815]

If she was really w k she would’ve hit her up or gave her a notice

[@rhondadenis3469]

If she approached the situation better Beyoncé might have helped get the rights to her music. My nana always told me “ you catch more flies with honey”

[@kinggbeeee]

People been using spaz for years. Notice how they only want to call out the black artist for “this so called hurtful word” 🙄 they always want to make an example out of us. This goes for Monica as well Eminem used her name in a song but she never called him out smh

[@Queenxmarquise]

I was thinking the same thing. Happy to know I’m not crazy 😅

[@yallahabibi9]

We live in crazy ass times must suck to be a mainstream artist these days.

[@Queenxmarquise]

@@yallahabibi9 right?????!!!!!!

[@bruhvibes5941]

lol no one calls out Eminem for saying f*ggot all the time in his raps. It's like ppl know black women are an easy target to pick on.

[@tblk1860]

Nicki literally freestyled her response! LEGENDARY!!!!!

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

If anything Beyoncé doing that was a tactical move. To try and avoid any lawsuit. This is the thing with working with music producers who have worked with other artists who basically own some of their music. There often can be a dispute if they feel they have been shafted. Kelis should direct her energy to Pharrell not Beyoncé.

[@moneyneeded9979]

There wouldn't have been any lawsuit cuz kelis didn't own it. Beyonce did it to shut her up

[@rudestlittlesoundwave642]

Bey or her team could have reached out to Kelis. I really think that was the problem, not the actual use of the sample itself.

[@lexylexx1184]

No, Kelis directed her energy exactly toward whom she needed to direct it toward. That means equal parts Beyonce AND Pharell. Beyonce is no ingenue, innocent and unaware, a pawn of unscrupulous producers and management. Rather, she is wholly in control of her image and content. And the fact remains that she did not take the time to consult with Kelis. If the Empressive report is true, and Beyonce simply removed Kelis' name from the credits, rather than acknowledge the grievance and issue a mea culpa, it illustrates Beyonce's arrogance and unwillingness to admit an error, which is not cool, at all.

[@squarcircle2254]

@Lakacia Lloyd exactly! She already said you’re a Satan worshiper and wants an apology from you? Nah! Kick her off the album. After all it was a very very tiny “la la la” part added to the song.

[@shamelcutkelvin8807]

But if she knew kelis was shafted by them why would she wanna use the music knowing that the woman was rob of her music, from.one woman to another I would feel a way too. Not all money good money. It's not like yonce is a struggling artist.

[@JennHayden]

Come through The-Dream!!! That was well said. It had to be addressed.

[@LUVLELEO100]

YOU KNOW YOU THE QUEEN👑WHEN THIS MANY PEOPLE COMING FOR YOU💯🥰.

[@Aquarian231990]

I love Kelis so much she deserves so much respect because she was always creative and unique... she needs and deserves her flowers 💐 ❤

[@happilye.v.e.rafter3534]

💯 period

[@leahscontemporary]

She only relevant when using Beyonce's name. She got all that smoke for B but not the people who own her music rights for all these years

[@Aquarian231990]

@@leahscontemporary Ummmm clearly she's relevant if Beyonce used her music cause she's popping cut it out

[@healthywealthynwise5009]

@@Aquarian231990 💯EXACTLY !!!!!

[@christinem8799]

@@leahscontemporary Agree.

[@yannbunzll]

I Love me some Nicki’s rants 😭❤️

[@kcmarie3774]

Man I miss the 90s. You can't even make an album today without controversy. It's not even about the music anymore. Everyone is so damn sensitive!

[@solaris5922]

Kelis is missing me with this one after being her fan a few years back. She putting more energy on Beyoncé than the people that actually wronged her. I don’t know why she thinks Beyoncé owe her something, like they best friends or something.

[@virgosmoothie8279]

Exactly. She’s giving big mad energy.

[@hello_04]

Wrong!! She accurately and appropriately came for both the Neptunes and Beyoncé who were fully conscious of their decisions regarding Kelis. This excuse is the same energy that coddles Chris Rock🤦🏾‍♀️.

[@solaris5922]

@@hello_04 if you don’t get out of here with that nonsense. Not you trying to compare two completely different situations.

[@wortosmith225]

Y’all don’t get it .. she been mad at Beyoncé from back in the day bc she feels she took her spot.. she always hated on Bey from back in the day and this was her opportunity to try to hurt her

[@nienie9061]

@@wortosmith225 now she promoting her own businesses 🤣

[@SJ-lu1ie]

Kelis is valid in her feelings and I understand her frustration. However, it should be towards The Neptunes only. They screwed her over. Beyoncé mimicked her voice and her team made sure they got permission as with every other song on the album. She even still credited Kelis! Kelis made herself look childish by posting multiple rants before the song even released. Tbh, I feel like Kells was waiting for a moment to diss Beyoncé. Beyoncé doesn’t bother anyone. She minds her business and works on her craft but people always want to hate on her. Keri Hilson and Keyshia Cole- slandering her unprovoked. She said it though- “you know you that b*tch when you cause all this conversation.” A lot of people are bothered by Beyoncé’s success unfortunately🤷🏽‍♀️Anyways, I hope Pharrell is listening and fixes things with Kelis. She deserves that.

[@vic902]

Agree. Beyoncé wasn’t trying to be petty but people take the smallest misunderstanding and exaggerate to make her look like the culprit. Beyoncé literally has the highest level of unbothered attitude in the industry, and it’s clear she tries to be above the drama but people r always so pressed over her for basically existing🥴🥴🥴🥴

[@SJ-lu1ie]

@@vic902 exactly! I think people don’t like that she isn’t messy because they can’t push their narrative about her.

[@SJ-lu1ie]

@@Oceans777 Beyoncé does show women empowerment. She supports other women publicly but mostly privately. And seriously? She literally credited Kelis on the album… but sis wanted to call Beyoncé the spawn of Satan and that she slept her way to the top. Please ✋🏾

[@NutsNBerries]

I’m glad Beyoncé is back out and they can’t stand it lol

[@Ashley-nr4vh]

Beyoncé is just protecting her peace lol. It is not commonplace in the industry for artists to get “courtesy calls” from everybody utilizing a song they have zero ownership over. She did the right thing by Kelis with the limited power she had in that situation. Also, this went way further than not getting a call. Especially from somebody she has no personal relationship with. This was a manifestation of hurt, pain, and bitterness from being done dirty. The only thing she did wrong was directing all of that anger towards Bey and coming for her character and integrity when she should’ve focused on the people who actually did her dirty. Although Kelis says she’s happy with Bey removing the interpolation and her credit, I can’t help but feel she’s not as unbothered as she’s trying to seem. Certain demographics always throw shade and then hide their hands and play victim when they get called out for it lol. She was definitely being shady with that tweet 😂 I think Dream took it a little too personally, but I’m not upset he addressed her as a peer.

[@michaelmentality]

you know nothing

[@stars8924]

Beyoncé properly dismissed a peasant and y’all can’t take it 😂😂😂😂

[@lisamarie7037]

Well said Ashley...my thoughts exactly. 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽

[@TimeisUp22]

Kelis is not bothered about being removed. She was bothered about being on the song, why would she be mad about being removed? Kelis is cleary saying I wanted a check and recognition or dont use my music. So Beyonce agreed and didnt use her music. Why would that upset Kelis, to get what she asked for?

[@stars8924]

@@TimeisUp22 Milkshake is not her music and that’s the reason why she was not contacted. She didn’t get a “courtesy call” but she sure did get a removal.

[@xavierrengade887]

let's 🐝 honest, if Kelis was a white artist speaking her truth (i.e., Taylor Swift) most ppl would hear her out before calling her jealous or bitter -- Pharrell did her dirty 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@aaadias]

I’m actually a bigger fan of kelis but kelis doesn’t own “La La La” and the song sounds nothing like milkshake.

[@nessawithsmiles]

If Beyoncé credited Kelis.. that means Kelis was her influence. Kelis isn’t trying to sue everyone who has ever used “La La La”, she is calling out Beyoncé. People get sued and have to pay up all the time for cadence alone… it was Kelis’ cadence that Beyoncé used.. if Kelis owned her record.. that would be enough to sue Beyoncé and win. Look at Ed Sheeran “shape of you” where he used NONE of kandi Burris words from TLC “Scrubs”… BUT he has to pay her because of cadence.. Kelis “owns” “Lalala” the way SHE used the tune.

[@airmix08]

Just shut up! You sound dumb

[@everythingbebe]

@@nessawithsmiles why didn’t she call out doja cat for using the sample? Or the weekend ? Or Kanye? You know how many people have actually SAMPLED the song? SMH bye

[@nessawithsmiles]

@@everythingbebe lol your comment has absolutely nothing to do with the conversation we’re having in this thread. I’m glad you excused yourself. If you’re going to join the conversation at least stay on topic. BYE.

[@aaadias]

@@nessawithsmiles I don’t know, it’s a crazy world we live in, with a whole lot of greed and I feel that artist’s should have the freedom to put out whatever they want in terms of music🤷🏽‍♂️

[@terrenceconaway2267]

Yes Diane warren has written for just about every r&b and pop artist in the industry!!! She is one of the greatest!!!!!

[@leahscontemporary]

All that and she doesn't know how sampling works for such a creative project. hmm

[@lividlive6675]

Kelis being removed from the song is a win for Kelis. THE WASN’T GETTING PAID ANY WAY. And now Pharrell and Chad’s credits are removed too. Kelis wins this one.

[@redscorpion9325]

I guess 🤷🏾‍♂️but it sucks not owning Masters to your own Music because People can sample your Music without your permission

[@BabyGirlTiny]

How is it a win for Kelis? Pharrell’s and Chas already got paid

[@tlovemcgee]

@@BabyGirlTiny EXACTLY 🤣🤣🤣THEY OWN HER MASTERS....THERES NO WIN

[@tlovemcgee]

🤣🤣🤣🤣U MEAN THE NEPTUNES🤣🤣🤣🤣SHE DONT EVEN OWN THOSE MASTERS....LET'S JUST SAY SHE SPOKE ON IT AND IT GOT REMOVED......THE END

[@beyTings-w9o]

Imagine not owning the songs like Kelis☕️

[@cristiangarcia7917]

PSA! Beyoncé has been writing her music since DC and everyone around her has been vocal about that. It’s interesting that an artist that has been acknowledged with praise by multiple legends and pioneers is still critiqued so easily🙄

[@Didi781c]

Beyonce is also giving writers and others opportunities. Her working with so many is a good thing. Everyone eats. Also the album is growing on me…classic

[@jmaldo92]

I agree

[@somebodyswife1337]

Beyoncé has stolen from many artists

[@stephe.8818]

Ok…using Kelis’ voice while Kelis not getting paid for it? Come again?!🙄

[@temilorunokegbemi3967]

@@stephe.8818 she didn’t use her vocals, Beyoncé sang a melody from milkshake, basically the “la la la la la”. It was an interpolation, try to understand the situation before apportioning blame.

[@ericag.7337]

As someone who genuinely/authentically enjoys music; especially hip-hop; I've always had a great deal of respect for Pharrell/The Neptunes' ear and their production which has been cemented in the black music culture, but I have to say that ever since this whole discrepancy with Bey/Kelis; I'm really disappointed in them for how they treated Kelis. Like I don't get why it is so hard to be fair...? Like all y'all had to do was make music; and get money together. They were great collaborators; and I hate that Kelis suffered at the hands of his/their greed. However, I do think that there is some shared responsibility because I think that it goes back to artists (in this instance, Kelis) needing to be vigilant and intentional in seeking professional guidance when signing any form of contracts/negotiations. I don't care who the person is to you; when money is involved (especially large amounts); I think that people's true character shows. But, I also get that she probably truly trusted that he had her best interests at heart as well. Like it's crazy that she hasn't been able to eat off of what were her/their biggest records. Lesson learned.

[@tandimusic]

I agree people are greedy and it’s sad

[@gowronsonofmrel867]

Yall need to stop putting respect on people just because they have a talent. It doesnt say anything about who they are as a person

[@chrissyLoved]

Agreed. Young and dumb is no excuse when signing legal agreements!

[@tandimusic]

@@gowronsonofmrel867 truth. Everybody got character flaws.

[@lipeznsksk9868]

Shut up

[@Ani-zz3ft]

I think it definitely makes sense for Diane to question it. I believe the song on Beyoncé's album that Diane was referring to in her tweet was Alien Superstar, which has 24 credited writers. I looked on Wikipedia and only 7 of the credited writers are from the sampled songs. So even if we ignored the samples, that still leaves 17 writers on one song which is extremely high. I haven't listened to Alien Superstar, but I write myself and it definitely seems ridiculous to have so many people on one song. For people who don't write, imagine doing a group project (at school or work) with 17 people including yourself. It just doesn't make sense. If you wanted a good song, you shouldn't need 17 writers on it. Was the tweet shady? Sure. But for The Dream to make it seem just like it had to do with being a "black" thing and crediting "black youth" makes it seem like Diane had an ignorant agenda, which isn't really true. Diane absolutely had the right (since she rarely co-writes songs) to call it out, despite being shady.

[@rachelakewushola4199]

I totally agree with you!

[@gerradwalker346]

She just wanted too pay people at that point lol. Cuz ain't no way 24 writers wrote that song.

[@E.Nicole]

Yeah, The Dream was reaching and twisting DW tweet.

[@DGodwithaplan2]

Facts

[@sadore6258]

Why y’all writing these paragraphs about who she chooses to put in her writer’s credit? Like why does it even matter if you’re not credited and had nothing to do with it?

[@aliciab.4772]

I just want to know if Kelis came THIS hard for Bia?? Because Bias “Can’t touch this” is a SPOT ON sample of Milkshake… and I’m a Bia fan… I just want to know if Kelis keeps this same energy for EVERYONE using her music and not just the ones she’s threatened by… IJS….

[@destinixshakur]

Of course not lol

[@Fridate]

She said Bia reached out to her before, which is all she wanted Beyoncé to do.

[@destinixshakur]

@@Fridate no , she just wants to get paid . It’s not happening unfortunately because she doesn’t own it . Now I do feel Beyoncé could chip her off a coin tho but I mean not anymore but I still would give her a severance pay

[@bubbahubba8218]

She literally said in her rant that Bia reached out to her beforehand. Which was what her problem was with B. Smh ppl be throwing all this shade without knowing what they’re talking about

[@aliciab.4772]

@@Fridate Oh ok got it, I didn’t hear the Bia part in her rant. I’ll have to go watch again

[@kayfendi3699]

I think it’s extremely unfair how when it’s Beyoncé we are talking about all rationality and equality goes out the window. Kelis was rude asf by calling Beyoncé stupid and demonic, at the end of the day Beyoncé is human and it’s crazy how ppl expect her to allow and receive disrespect without feeling a kind of way about it. And I actually commend Beyoncé for never taking to the media when there are issues with other artists, in the music industry all artists aren’t buddy buddy so it’s odd Kelis would expect some personal call and a bouquet of flowers over some lalala’s in a song that she didn’t even write produce or own which is a problem she only can take up with the Neptune’s. Beyoncé is arguably the most popular and revered black artist/figure for over the past ten years but it’s seems as more time goes on it’s most accepted to break down a black woman of Beyoncés stature then to uplift and celebrate. Why doesn’t anybody want to be happy and positive?

[@jamillewade2352]

This. This right here. It’s sad.

[@samanthaunderwood8742]

Very very well said!

[@elsaaustin5728]

Thank you so much, everyone acts like Kelis is right in all her insults ...absolutely disrespectful

[@alisaben1]

Good for Kelis!! ...and I love that she had time to stand up for herself in the end. I STAN for a woman that can stand hard in the paint for herself against all odds ( and behive stings.) I love Kelis and Beyonce. This sucks for Beyonce's roll out, but It's the principle.

[@onnie.6815]

THANK YOU!!

[@kenya8716]

Beyoncé roll out didn’t suffer. I believe she’s #1 in 100 countries. Or at least was, I’m not keeping up

[@nonyaluvnlyfe6494]

24 writers and the album is still trash...lmao

[@UngiftedRoses]

“I stan” 🥴

[@purplepuffs2095]

Kelis needs to direct her focus to the ppl that wronged her, not Beyonce.

[@leelee8573]

So yall mean to tell me that Drake can get away with sampling music on all of his albums? But a successful black women, in which beyonce in my opinion doesn't need to ask to sample as long as the original artist gets their credit... This is a problem? I'm confused lol.

[@dariansdoor7098]

I just love the way Bey moves. It’s Bossy. Classy. There’s a way to handle business and she did what had to be done. I like the project more and more every day. She solved the problem. Emotions have no place where bottom lines are concerned. Certain folks just get carried away with their emotions.

[@spiritualisrael007]

I like how Bey is handling this too. 💞 I can't help, but to love Bey as much as I try not to like her. 😂

[@NATHANIELJELKS-PLANEJANE-FAN]

This Is The Problem, If You Have A Problem With Something Call That Person Up & Let Them Know What's Up Don't Run To Social Media BC You Looking Crazy Out Here In These Streets & People Looking At You Sideways, Don't Let Solange Catch Yo Ass Either BC First Off Beyonce Didn't Have To Put You On Her New Album Or Sample Your Music That's Why She's Where She Is Right Now At The Height Of Her Career & You're Not Kelis, You Just Like Trick Daddy Haven't Had A Hit In 20+yrs

[@HenryLee666]

So, emotionless and lack of soul is what you admire? 🤣🤣

[@beyTings-w9o]

@@NATHANIELJELKS-PLANEJANE-FAN you ate lol

[@starchild7820]

U mean her HANDLERS

[@swoody5819]

I believe beyonce removed the sample / interpretation because it’s ethically right. Legally Kelis has been wronged from the get go, her frustration is warranted & her real issue is with the Neptunes. I’m glad Beyonce removed it all together she doesn’t want no parts of messiness.

[@onnie.6815]

Um no she can still be upset at Beyoncé, if you know me you can hmu and at least tell me you are going to use my music. It’s disrespectful

[@robertjohn2109]

Beyonce removed it because she got caught slipping. Shes a VIRGO she knows every little detail of that album...

[@onnie.6815]

@Lakacia Lloyd how is it clear they don’t like eachother? And if you don’t like someone why pour salt in their wounds ?

[@swoody5819]

@@robertjohn2109 😂😂 stop it

[@robertjohn2109]

@@butterflyeffect4568 clueless?? My apologies im not sure what you could possibly be referring too..... 🤔😁😅😅

[@theemperor3497]

I agree. Everyone was ready to jump on the Beyonce hate train the moment Kelis spoke out, but honestly, how Kelis handled this was poor. I understand her frustrations wholeheartedly, but she should have directed that energy solely on Pharrell. Besides, Beyonce did credit her and made the courtesy call of removing the sample from the album when she saw that Kelis was not happy about it. Now Kelis is still insulting her and it’s not a classy move at all. Like I said, I am not discrediting her feelings at all, but she could’ve approached this in a better way.

[@alonzoclarkston1781]

Sthu kelis was right to call out folks ❕

[@theemperor3497]

@@alonzoclarkston1781 The Neptunes, of course, but Beyonce did credit her and went as far as to remove the sample from the album out of respect.

[@mr.westwood1876]

@@theemperor3497 no she didn’t

[@JamieBleu]

@@mr.westwood1876 Kelis name was on the credits as a singer not a song writer so she is credited but she doesn't get paid.

[@chi8772]

@@alonzoclarkston1781 call out the neptunes who actually did wrong to her. Not Beyoncé who credited her

[@michellevee3169]

I think it's a blow to Kelis. It could have open even more doors for her. Sometimes, we let our emotions and entitlement get the best of us. Beyonce went about it the right way by getting it released and approved with Pharrell, the owner of the song. Kelis did not own the music so why would she need to clear anything with her. Especially, when it appears they didn't even have the type of relationship where she would just call her up. After this passes in a week or so who is going to be talking about Kelis? Who was talking about her before this? Sometimes we shoot our on selves in the foot. What a dope move it would have been if Beyonce had plans to bring Kelis out during a performance of the song? But we will never know now.

[@mikalg.7562]

I do believe Kelis came out discussing the Milkshake scandal before she actually got a chance to hear the song and may have thought a larger portion of her work was being used. She mentioned fans congratulating her on her “new collaboration with Beyoncé,” As parts of the album were leaked and you could see the writing credits of each song on Tidal long before the album was released. So I could see that upsetting and confusing her. But I think Kelis jumped the gun with her anger assuming that Beyoncé and Pharrell maliciously sampled her with out asking her because…legally they can. Unfortunately her ownership of her music was not handled correctly so it would appear that bigger artists in the industry are pretty much being petty bullies. But any instrumental elements used in the song would rightfully so be the ownership of Pharrell since indeed he did produce milkshake. And as for those la la la’s, barley noticeable and it’s up in the air if that was even her idea or the Neptune’s during the original recording process. I just think any dissatisfaction towards Beyoncé catches flames immediately on social media and Kelis knew her voice would be heard if she mentioned her, but should Pharrell seriously keep hands off sampling certain projects he produced just because Kelis doesn’t want it touched? It’s his work too. And we know how secretive Beyoncé can be when in the creative process. The less people that know what she’s working on the better for her. But the whole situation is unfortunate.

[@jmartradio]

100% great breakdown! It was CLEAR no phone call was going to satisfy her. Considering the parties involved, Kelis would have went on this rampage regardless

[@chi8772]

Finally a smart person in the comments. Should pharell not use his creations just cuz of Kelis’s anger? Makes no sense and the people in the comments are too emotional to see sense.

[@0104brit]

I love Beyoncé and I enjoyed the album, but this roll out is a no for me. From not getting any visuals, the album leaking, Kelis situation, removing lyrics, people from the industry commenting etc. Hopefully her next projects are smoother, but it's difficult to constantly top yourself when you are the standard 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@djjazzytunez]

😭😭😭 If she is the standard, music is doomed 😭😭😭

[@kingmatolo8381]

Has there been a Beyoncé album release without drama for the last 10 years?

[@kuronvernon3990]

@@djjazzytunez apparently she is lol she got you here.

[@kuronvernon3990]

@@kingmatolo8381 not this much drama, but I guess it’s good promotion

[@NameiEnnie]

bruh chill...she aint the standard lol

[@lolabunny1157]

This whole “beehive” social media bullying is so played out!!!!

[@Belladorphia]

H..I love all your videos..you always have the best topics. People is Jealous of Nicki and Beyonce that’s always gonna be . Like Nicki said…no weapon formed against her will prosper. God bless you all.🙏🏽

[@drinkswithdrea]

Knowing someone and being friends is two different things. Just because Beyoncé “knows” you doesn’t mean she owes you a call.

[@mr.westwood1876]

But she knows her enough to use her material lol

[@rikeshiadavidson432]

Kelis should probably run it back and fight The Neptunes. Is this really Bey's issue?? Why not call Bey and tell her the situation? Talk about being mad at the wrong folks because you can't flex on the ones who you DO have a problem with. So nah - you not bout it Kelis. 😒

[@mr.westwood1876]

@@rikeshiadavidson432 I’m starting to think y’all not playing with a full deck 😩

[@yazyyaz3486]

But when you intend to use their music, maybe a call would have been decent. Who the fuck shoes she think she is??? Queen of my ass with that whack album 👎🏼

[@yazyyaz3486]

@@rikeshiadavidson432 naaaahhhh... decency is decency... would you call a thief to ask them why they stole from you??? Come on... Neptunes or not, we all know MILKSHAKE and I'm sure Beyoncé heard it too unless she only listens to her own music...kmt

[@larosa5891]

I still feel like Kelis” anger is misplaced. Legally, Beyoncé did NOTHING wrong. Ethically, a heads up would be nice. It doesn’t make her a thief. That Monica woman needs to sit down somewhere and leave Beyoncé alone!!!

[@torriebrown9607]

Well Said

[@JourneyIITaj]

Kelis clearly stated her beef is with Pharrell not really Beyoncé.

[@larosa5891]

@@JourneyIITaj yet she called her a thief, stupid, etc…girl please 👋🏾

[@0104brit]

Don't downplay Kelis' anger because your favorite artist is in the mix. If anyone else had done this, y'all wouldn't be trying soo hard to discredit her. You can still love Beyonce, but acknowledge that she didn't handle the situation properly..she's human, she does make mistakes damn...🙄

[@JourneyIITaj]

@@larosa5891Your taking a piece of what she said, and not everything in its entirety. Comprehension skills just GONE huh🤣

[@nyasha7721]

Beyonce done said she's a witch... so kelis aint kidding... she been looking dead in the eyes for a minute. People don't read into frequency and understand how certain frequencies in a song can toy with your brain.. makes you wonder about rabid fans of certain artists..

[@sneekz07]

How is it Beyonce's fault that Kelis got scammed? Beyonce got the clearance from who she needed to, but it doesn't matter anyway because it's gone.

[@onnie.6815]

No one said it was her fault , what she said was respect me , that’s what y’all are failing to see

[@nomthimalunga7880]

@@onnie.6815 Neptunes need to respect her not Beyonce

[@onnie.6815]

@@nomthimalunga7880 so the god Beyoncé doesn’t have to show respect to people now? Keep that same energy when this happens to god Beyoncé

[@happygucci5094]

@@onnie.6815 THIS!!!!!

[@onnie.6815]

@@happygucci5094 Frl I’m sick and f-Ing tired of the worship like she can do anything she wants to because she makes music, she is a HUMAN & can be WRONG

[@mermaidmomma3696]

Regardless if it was right or not, the way Beyonce maintains her silence is kind of powerful and a really good strategy.

[@mariammwanasitiali]

So what you're basically praising is her trampling on others to get ahead worse enough on a black woman, wow

[@BlackberryTitties]

@@mariammwanasitiali she is not trampling her. She took her off the song. End of story. It's not that serious. Most people don't even know Kelis. 😹

[@healthywealthynwise5009]

@@mariammwanasitiali 💯EXACTLY !!!!

[@U4ix.]

People are saying that Beyonce team/Beyonce herself could've reach out to Kelis but vise versa. Kelis could've reached out to Beyonce and expressed her concerns, woman to woman but instead she went on a disgusting rant online. Says alot about her character tbh. Disgusting.

[@bridgettedenise]

She just wanted attention