Black is King... Let's Talk About it *reaction*

[@OfficialPrettyLittleLiars]

* Ashley being intimidated by Beyoncé’s power for an hour and twenty-five minutes *

[@ReactsByAsh]

literally. like... wow

[@VitaBruti]

GURL. thank GOD I saw your comment and could DELETE everything I was bout to say..

[@Hello-qv2fx]

I thought you meant one of her dancers then I got so confused for like 2 minutes

[@xandernotharris]

I’m happy Miss Blue took time out of her busy schedule to give a helping hand to her struggling mother. Truly a benevolent icon. Bey needed Blue in this.

[@AltaMay11]

😂 😂 😂

[@aaronmalachi]

me watching this quick before copyright comes👁👄👁

[@ReactsByAsh]

hopefully we're good! I've been letting this video sit here for a couple days before publishing it just in case it came... fingers crossed !!!

[@pinkicy2899]

Same 👁️👄👁️

[@ohohnenyeoo2654]

lmao me too

[@drippingpeaches3056]

Same mom

[@Churros1616]

Get Disney+ it’s worth it.

[@r0bnva]

Ashley Adele 🤝 their love of Beyoncé

[@tink6225]

@i think im schizophrenic shut up pls

[@gear237]

@i think im schizophrenic filthy dog

[@j1918]

I love it when a white person appreciates African culture and not call it demonic or stupid. I love you Ash❤.

[@benicia9408]

Frr

[@topgurl9313]

Exactly. Finally

[@khielhydre5288]

that comment is mad

[@jester2712]

Beyonce legit took the lion king and just made it into an album and a a visual album like that is the only way I will allow live actions to be made

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

THISSSS 👏👏👏

[@littlesparrow303]

Yes!! Honestly the live action movie was hot garbage. Idk why they had to remake it & change the best parts of the movie

[@axelam388]

Perioddddd

[@kaanojo]

if she does not get a Grammy for this we are fighting for real this time because that’s against the law to be that disrespectful

[@HeartbeatCN]

I'm pretty sure she's pretty much a lock for best music film.

[@ameliekouma]

fr

[@creolito9600]

@@HeartbeatCN yeah like who actually released an music film this year yet? I don't she have competition right now

[@carpediem0065]

i got mad when jay didnt win at least one of the eight grammys he was nominated for a few years back for 4:44. will be absolutely infuriated if this masterpiece doesn't get the recognition it deserves

[@editsmultix6187]

Yeah, let’s riot now ❤️

[@shakurvdm]

blue knows shes that gorl😭

[@ruegrande803]

I looked up who did the fashion and this is her name: Melissa Simon-Hartman

[@clarisagarcia2325]

Rue Grande she did not disappoint 😌

[@ruegrande803]

Clarisa Garcia def not so iconic

[@ad2094]

There's multiple people that "did the fashion" though

[@StyleboyEsposito]

she was iconic

[@im.willbb]

the main costume director was zerinna akers; just wanted to add as well

[@Allonsy305]

And to think I was wondering how she'd outdo Lemonade. (This & Hamilton are the only things didn't Disney+ didn't fumble)

[@StyleboyEsposito]

I know 😋 Disney + were smart

[@jjp4now]

True!!

[@a.sydney5036]

StyleBoy Esposito less than 4% of Disney + subscribers watched the “movie”. It wasn’t the hit it’s being made out to be.

[@creolito9600]

@@a.sydney5036 it was the #1 most watched on disney + the week of it's release 3 days after it's released, it fell off now but it was watched by alot of people

[@a.sydney5036]

Wiwi where did you get that? Please site your source (other than your imagination). “According to data provided by analytics platform 7Park, the top Disney+ titles between August 1 and August 3 included “Incredibles 2,” “Frozen 2,” “Muppets Now,” and “Hamilton” - with “Black Is King” finishing the weekend at number 10, attracting less than 4% of total Disney+ users.”

[@layla_99s52]

I literally got anxiety watching this because I thought KZbin would take it down before I finished

[@halimahlz]

@i think im schizophrenic shut up

[@theand3300]

I just love how inclusive this channel has ALWAYS been, you’ve always shown artist of every color, every sexuality, gender and always used your platform for good, to help others and uplift everyone, and that says A LOT about who you are as a person bc you’re creating a save space for everybody, so, u should be proud of yourself sis, i am 💕

[@theand3300]

i think im schizophrenic get a life

[@sofiapardo2425]

BROWN SKIN GIRL IS THE BEST MOMENT

[@charismajones7049]

fun fact: her heel broke in the already mv and she kept going

[@isaiahharrell4159]

Even though this has nothing to do with this, her necklace broke in the Grown Woman mv and she kept going.

[@yesthatisababytoucan.youre6983]

'SCUSE ME WHAT LITERALLY WHAT A DEDICATED QUEEN WTF

[@laurarodriguez6498]

Ashley every 5 seconds: “Does anyone realize how iconic she is?!?!”

[@elgauuur6]

And she ain’t lie

[@rosean374]

That's exactly how I was glued to the movie

[@jahleesakidd7384]

What Beyonce says in the beginnning about "You are welcome to come home to yourself." really resonated with me and imma tell you why :,) For me, being black in America and having no clue where my ancestors are from, this really hit home for me. There's always been this thing between black people who live in places like America and black people who live in African countries. Like I've heard stuff like "look at you, you're so American. You've forgotten your roots. You know nothing about your culture." but like....who's supposed to teach me about my roots??? The American school system? I think not. Ofc we have to take it upon ourselves to educate ourselves, but it's literally hurtful to hear someone basically telling me that I'm not accepted back 'home' when I didn't make the decision to leave...we were taken and brutalised. I've always wanted to connect more with my culture and find out where I'm really from, but it's hard when you're recieving judgement from the ones you'd want to embrace you with open arms. And for clarification, I am in no way shape or form saying all Africans treat African Americans this way. Honestly I've seen lots of disrespect from our side, talking about how someone's an 'African Booty Scratcher' and shit. Like hello we're all from Africa and that's something to be proud of. The westernised media really portrays the entire continent in such a negative light when it's such a beautiful and rich place. And so Beyonce saying that really hit home for me and for a lot of other people watching, I'm sure. TBH I cried the whole way through Black is King. ESPECIALLY with Brown Skin Girl and Otherside. This is turning into an essay but imma keep going lol. SO with Brown Skin Girl I bawled the whole time. I remember how the entire world dogged Blue as a baby for being born with natural black features. Saying she had a fat nose like her daddy and calling her nappy headed. I think since Beyonce is light skinned with long hair, people expected her kids to be the same, which is damaging and colorist asf. It was mostly black women coming for Blue too and it was honestly appalling. To see Blue sing the song at the end made me smile, bc she's so beautiful and to see that her mother made SURE that she knew that is another example as to why I adore Beyonce. Also Idk if you knew Ash but I think OTHERSIDE is about Bey's miscarriage :( that's why she was crying, and I think the baby floating down the river was not only meant to reference baby Moses from the Bible, but to represent her meeting her baby on the 'otherside' hence her dressed in all white and greeting her baby w a smile. Yeah that one fucked me up. I can write an actual essay on this album and that alone proves how amazing it is. Like you said the fact that we're alive at the same time as this queen is a blessing lmao. And to any black kings, queens and royalty reading, I love you and you're amazing

[@faith4858]

your explanation was beautifully written. as a white girl, I did my best to interpret it but obviously my understanding is not on the personal level that yours is on so I'm thankful for the explanation much love to you

[@blackkatt777]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 You took the words right out of my mouth. Well said!

[@user-cf9gg3xi7b]

Beyonce not only wanted blue to know that but she shared it with the world 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@satyratosin]

I am born and raised in Nigeria. And it's actually shocking the way a lot of Africans bring down African Americans and vice versa. Like, no one chose to be born where they were born, or raised there. I understand what you mean, and I'm sorry that you have to through that. But like you said, not all Africans are like that. I think the major problem is just ignorance on both sides

[@savannah6688]

@@satyratosin yeah, i’m afro caribbean. but the way other caribbean’s speak about africans is disgusting. some of the people i know, they call africa dirty. but that’s where their ancestors came from. right know i want to know my “roots” so i honestly don’t know

[@elliesalb9183]

"If she was my mother, I would feel so safe." 😂😂😂

[@breeeeeeee_]

the way you uplift african american men and women makes me smile.. i’ve learned and am still learning to love my culture, skin, and hair, both black and hispanic; and having others continue to encourage my people, helps me love who I am along with loving my sisters and brothers❤️

[@darraghcollins1374]

Your people are beautiful ❤️❤️

[@felixtaylor3638]

Despite me not being the biggest fan off her songs (though I can obviously appreciate those outstanding vocals) this was by every mean of the word *GROUNDBREAKING* and just shows her extreme talent and wisdom. Hope this wins some awards and gives her even more recognition bc this was truly chilling to watch. Also love u Ash

[@avekatumba4794]

Ash you're doing this? You're reacting to Mrs Knowles-Carter? Yes, add the flavour! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💅🏽💅🏽💅🏽

[@clarisagarcia2325]

Sis feeds us with all genres of music and i’m here for it

[@neilwritesstuff]

"imagine beyoncé being your mom" uhh you mean "imagine blue ivy being your daughter"

[@perpetuallytired7262]

Things Beyoncé did: THAT 💫🧚🏽‍♀️💞

[@pennisss9433]

i think im schizophrenic go away

[@jaylaa3258]

I feel like me and ash have the same problem we both come off as gay cuz we hate men but then will talk about how pretty a girl is for an hour straight

[@ReactsByAsh]

THAT PART. couldn't have said it better myself

[@user-lk1ot7je7x]

honestly such a mood

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

Well damn, add me to the gc then 😩

[@jaylaa3258]

Wait i just saw she replied my grandma called me and we were talking about politics so i didnt see it oof

[@kenthusiastic_]

Ash is not just a reactor, SHE IS A TOTAL MOOD! 💅

[@ad2094]

I love how in this fandom the running gag is to joke that Blue Ivy is directing Beyonce. Idk when it started but It's such a cute thing

[@LightKnight14]

I honestly didn't realize lack of positive black representation hurt me so deeply until one day I saw a tiktok art recreation of an animated character into a (to my surprise) black female. I burst into tears because my first thought was "she's beautiful, I want someone to look at me one day and think I look beautiful like that". It was so sudden and out of the blue. As a child, I never got to see the things I get to see now in the media. One day soon I hope to see it in the world around me too.

[@scccch2847]

You were beautiful lovely, you still are and will always be. Beautiful is what you'll always be don't forget that I beg you

[@hil619]

"I can barely bend my knee without cracking and they are moving as if they have no bones" big MOOD. Also yes its back now because Beyonce said so.

[@fluffymxcn]

She filmed this in less than a year! From what I’ve read she came up with it AFTER she filmed the Spirit music video

[@fluffymxcn]

One woman said that she was filmed in Oct 2019 so as late as then maybe even later

[@jester2712]

Period. Black is king black ppl are the blueprint and they will forever be the best

[@StyleboyEsposito]

so so so true

[@Jacob-wz7pm]

We are cool but relax that was a loaded statement

[@jamiesalley604]

Jacob we are the blueprint tho

[@planetrems]

@@jamiesalley604 we created so many trends,, we are the blueprint periodt

[@jamiesalley604]

rea reacts Africa birthed all of humanity

[@blackkatt777]

The Otherside was about her miscarried baby. The scene where the basket shows up in calm waters and Beyonce is all in white is her reuniting with her child in heaven. Her and Kelly in Brown Skinned Girl, plus Blue.....I can't. 😭😭 So beautiful. This is a masterpiece, and you said exactly what we're all thinking. If she doesn't win any of her nominations it is rigged. Beyonce is so beautifully petty that she knows she's made something unargumently perfect that if the award shows shit on it then the truth about them and what they're doing will be revealed. To show face that they're not trying to blackball her and her husband they'll have to eat crow. They'll have the Beyhive shutting them down and getting them together. Lol. The tongue hanging out in the video "Already" is something that is of the African Diaspora. I saw Shakira did that during the Superbowl. She said it was a sign of celebration, and it came from a certain tribe that was brought to Columbia during the slave trade. I did notice in the superbowl that she was representing the culture the African diaspora instilled in her country and how relevant and engrained it is. Also, the Lion King is based off a real King in Africa from the 1200's.

[@denike1617]

Always happy when i see white women confident enough to celebrate black excellence

[@shadyjoanneboots]

Brown Skin Girl is by far my favorite visual, I can't watch it without getting emotional. Mood 4 Eva is a close second

[@KRENATHEPRINCESS]

Black is King was soo inspiring. Yes Lemonade was great...this was even greater

[@j1918]

The fact that they didn't think to pull over when Beyoncé is just standing on the side of the road is crazy🙄😂

[@isaiahharrell4159]

This comment deserves better attention.

[@arunimagahlot8781]

Beyonce legit makes it look like nobody else is trying. The power, the creative genius, the talent, the beauty!! *chef's kiss*

[@a.sydney5036]

Takes a villlllaaaage.

[@Marta-uv4id]

Another title: "Ashley being intimidated by Beyoncé for 16 minutes and 20 seconds straight"

[@E.XON.I]

I cried so much watching this, the love she puts in her art is just beautiful, an UNMATCHED artist. The queen was The DIRECTOOOOORRR! She really did that for the black people and the Poc, she literally wrote a love letter with this movie as she did with The Gift😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@NassersReviews]

REMEMBER WHAT MAMA TOLD YOU BROOOOWWWWN SKINNNN GIIIIRRRRRRRRRRL

[@NassersReviews]

Whoatetherice? I’ll never trade you for anybody else 🥰

[@jester2712]

Did u just compare urself to a bag when Beyonce said “if u feel insignificant u better think again”

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

Beyoncé is definitely playing a spirit/guardian angel the entire film. I wonder if that means she’s playing Rafiki considering she constantly guides Simba’s spirit (the blue guy) throughout this whole thing 🤔

[@blackkatt777]

I believe she plays the different African deities that guide in certain circumstances and celestial ancestors from the great beyond, to guide him. I know in "Already" she was Yemaye the water goddess (Her walking on the plastic laid out over the grass and it looked like water, while she was in that significant Teal colored outfit. She was that for a few of them. She was the goddess Oshun, who wears bright yellows/Gold colors. She is a protector of children. Beyonce has been channeling that Energy since before the twins were born, ever since she's been doing her research about the African culture and their beliefs that were taken away from them when they were taken to the "New" land. Their language, identity and religion was taken away from them, otherwise they were punished and even killed for it. The whole point was to disconnect them from each other by forcing them to speak a foreign tongue and take away their strength in unity and identity because that made it easier to break them.

[@soaribb32]

Otherside is a reference to Bey having miscarrages before Blue.

[@exstellaxoxo6895]

Shut up stop posting links

[@thatoneweirdkidthatyoudisl6723]

@i think im schizophrenic you make me disappointed in humans

[@callio2463]

Ashley really is saving me here posting right before my, workout so I have something to procrastinate with thanks queen😚

[@calvinkhumalo9780]

As a South African, seeing familiar place was so weird in such an international project. I saw someone comment on Twitter that of course Simba would go to Johannesburg to do f*ckboy sh*t (if you're from SA you know that that's the f*ckboy capital of the country). Also the fact that adult Simba and Nala, along with some other character, were played by SA actors ... no words. It's so refreshing to see out talent and stories showcased beyond the usual poverty lens that Hollywood likes to portray. I hope movies like this and Black Panther inspire creators to continue moving the needle in a positive direction.

[@nadiajuarez4763]

These type of things are SO important. Imagine being a little black girl or boy and seeing this type of beauty and representation. It’s so amazing!

[@2010kalex]

"I'm sick of these stuffy old white men telling everybody what to do" Lmao for real though preach sis

[@deborahbada3161]

early yay, today just keeps on getting better and better, also the amount of Black culture in this movie was amazing and as a black person I felt really appreciated

[@zaygeorge8200]

This is a beautiful highlight of African culture in the rituals , dancing and outfits . Some her looks are those of African goddesses

[@denike1617]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 So proud of the many Nigerian artists that held it down in the project 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@asarehigrey1658]

The tongue wagging is African way of shading haters. It purely used to hoot at our haters in Ghana!

[@mylamason9441]

I JUST WANTED TO SAY HOW IMPOWERING YOU ARE FOR BLACK WOMEN BEING A BLACK GIRL MYSELF I LOVE HOW YOUR SUPPORTIVE US AND I LOVE YOU 😘

[@prince_chavv02]

Okay but Blue randomly appearing in Power and slaying... that shit hurted

[@vianorae]

Awards for Cinematography, Wardrobe, EDITING!!!!

[@indigophoenixskies1030]

The chess is an ancient game called Senat. She intentionally got artists and designers from throughout the continent and highlighted several tribes and black cultural references.

[@tswizzle1618]

Ashley go search Zerina Akers on Instagram , she’s Beyoncé stylist and she put all the credits for each look! She also has her own page dedicated to the discovery of black designer so you can check that as well! :)

[@j1918]

"Why does Beyoncé just look like that?" Okay cause facts😂🤔.

[@karimabizeid]

THE VISUALS, THE LYRICS, THE VOICE....A WHOLE SERVE

[@soaribb32]

It's really a movie to reconect with african ancestors and all the greatness racism tried to erase. I loved it.

[@adventureswithjohnjr]

Let me watch this a couple times before Parkwood decides to take this down... 💀😂

[@harriettholmes539]

You can look up who designed her clothes. They are black women designers. She been with a couple of them for years. One of the designer helped come up with the big orange box with designer clothes in it.

[@throwaway3286]

girl you're brave for doing this lmfao beyonce don't play with her copyright

[@jhaneyhamlett]

people call beyonce overrated ,,, but she delivers every time, like she puts so much effort into everything she does and never gives a lackluster performance. and the truth is that people are just mad that their faves don’t get the same recognition for being mediocre

[@adyshowers7970]

Beyonce just makes me calm every time I listen to her 😌

[@camilesellos3273]

The actual live action of the lion king!! And the stylist behind all the fashion is Zerina Akers!!

[@charismajones7049]

one of the people that did the fashion was zerina akers. She styles beyonce and chloe x halle.

[@filipa4498]

we’re so lucky to be alive rn and being able to watch this makes me feel blessed

[@ch3rryssg]

ashley i love you so much and this is the earliest i've ever been. your videos are so entertaining and i love how honest you are. please continue to smile and know we love you so much !!

[@ReactsByAsh]

love you the most

[@ch3rryssg]

@@ReactsByAsh ahahah totally not crying right now, this reply meant the world to me ❤

[@Alkemie11]

I cried this entire film ~ all the emotions were unearthed ~ I paused it often just to take in the visuals... its necessary lol ~ absolutely everything about this film is EVERYTHING!!!

[@mohibullahawan3001]

No one can live up to Beyoncé's standards.

[@ldheavenly2002]

This is my first time on your page but I love your happiness and joy while watching black is king gave me LIFE.

[@andreacollins3204]

She is my qweueen since 99 at 19 and I just turned 40 and I genuinely am surprised everytime by her. She is the greatest there ever was. 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@yasminsevero3468]

This album is and will always be one of my favorites. My mouth was open the entire movie. A queen.

[@virlinehonore9767]

i just finished watching this and wow her power omg 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@salicyn.willow]

Also right at the end of the Credits she dedicates the video to the men and women of the black diaspora. Frickin love her man

[@rainbowswiftie8755]

I haven't even seen the whole video but I KNOW IT WILL BE PERFECTION. 🦋❤️🦋❤️

[@soaribb32]

She broke her heels in Already and kept it going.

[@isaiahharrell4159]

Not that it relates but she broke her necklace in the Grown Woman mv and she kept going.

[@soaribb32]

@@isaiahharrell4159 it kinda does relate cuz she is this perfectionist and yet let's loose in these little things. From her, it's cool.

[@hzm7163]

radio 1 live. All 4 songs they just came out. Midnight sky My future (Billie eilish cover) Slide away Take it to the limit (the eagle cover)

[@liilulii]

"I don't know why I'm in my feelings right now" gurl, true art will do that to you. And it will haunt you in the most beautiful way.

[@nie409]

I'm feeling better that I'm not the only one who gets chills in the scene that Bey and Blue play by the river and want to cry all the time I watch Brown Skin Girls scene

[@cd.riscado]

Ash talking about Lemonade: "but wow what a moment, I will never forget"

[@scottcamaran]

THANK YOU for saying we need more positive black film and tv!

[@2blessd2b_stressed]

I wish artist did movies like this more, made with their music in a cinematic way. A cultural reset

[@twice184]

That was so beautiful,it legit made me cry 😢

[@tristanxrobbie]

I need those MOOD glasses in my life asap🔥🔥🔥

[@Xan-iv6tq]

Ashley all I want is to be your friend. Why aren’t there more people like you?

[@colbypatrick8910]

You best believe I'm about to learn EVERY dance in this film

[@kaanojo]

how is beyoncé more a queen then the queen elizabeth ? ah I forgot ITS BEYONCÉ THE BEYONCÉ

[@moniquef567]

Beyonce had over 60 looks and the film took over a year to make

[@vncyvn]

Coming back here after EMMYS snubbed this masterpiece

[@ebonyp4300]

i literally love you queen ash 🐝

[@nathandiegoli]

i'm totally not watching this because we don't have disney+ here in Brazil, of course not, just.. look away

[@ad2094]

you keep in mind that this parallels The Lion King it's easier to keep track. Water is Simba and Nala at the watering hole, Already is "It's time for you to come home, Simba". Bigger in the beginning is Mufasa telling Simba about the circle of life, Don't Jealous Me is the hyenas, Mood 4 eva is Hakuna Matata and so on for the most part.

[@exstellaxoxo6895]

Omg yes, I didn’t know you reacted to this! It didn’t give men the notification

[@06soulphilosophy]

Your commentary and point of view is a breath of fresh air.

[@rainbowswiftie8755]

I haven't even seen this whole video but I KNOW IT WILL BE PERFECTION. 🦋💗🦋💗

[@acizo1000]

I love the movie I watched on Disney Plus and I got to say it was really good it was lit all the African cultures and the dances and the graphics everything about that Morgan was good I got to watch lemonade and compare it. Movie to this one that's black is King is a very cultural musical live-action you just have to see

[@lb794]

This video is how I was while watching it. Every five seconds was just "wow... that's so pretty" ..."wow another outfit?!"..."yaaasss Blue!!! Get it!!"..."How is Beyoncé so gorgeous?! It's unreal"..."who is the choreographer?... I'm sweating just watching this"

[@lvr21]

YASSSSSS OUR QUEEN IS BACK ALREADY

[@xaxasluv]

2 internet mum videos in less than 24 hours,,, we have to stan and appreciate

[@jisooturtlerabbitkim5559]

why am i crying with you rn omgggg