How Beyonce pissed off Rihanna, Keyshia Cole, & the industry with her "BOW DOWN" song

[@aimstar11]

Gotta love a surprise drop!! The song AND album was her way of saying “I ain’t no industry plant and its time to take me seriously” 👍😁

[@nessmiaou3424]

LOL she is definitely an industry plant 😂😂😂😂

[@nessmiaou3424]

@Kay Klash Rap Artist if the industry pays you, you are an industry plant.

[@diamond852]

Lmao. Is that what you think?

[@LadyArmand2000_]

This song was dope, I don't give a damn. Sometimes you have to remind people who you are when they forget. I find it funny that no one has an aversion to a man calling himself "The greatest!" "The best that ever did it!" "The best rapper alive!" "The Rap God!" "King of Pop or R&B!" or "King of the South!" However, as soon as a woman says to bow down, she needs to humble herself or show some humility. Puhleeze, Rihanna has a song where she's says over and over again that she's a "Rockstar!" Nobody told her that her head was too big for claiming that. Whether you like her or not, nobody can deny that Bey earned her titled, she definitely worked for it.

[@aloelikevera1763]

@@nessmiaou3424 she is though lol

[@karishajohnson6537]

People always expect Black women to be humble, even Black women. The issue is that folks feel they can dismiss or make invisible Black women’s accomplishments at any time for any reason. So when they advocate for themselves, folks don’t know how to take it. The song aged well.

[@blessedb1137]

Best comment hands down! 🖤

[@donaldm9286]

Speak your ishhhh😭😢😢😢😭😭💓💗💗💗

[@Cpre1111]

Perfect original comment & so true. It's her own version of the song Respect, just not meant for a man but the industry

[@Frenchynique]

I agree!!!

[@psychomammiescaught2506]

Stop using the black woman thing. Beyoncé is a clown and not black

[@JzonAzari]

Beyoncé had to do a hard reset and many couldn’t handle it. All artists do it but no one was expecting America’s Sweet Heart to be such a savage. Like they say history makers take risks and she definitely did it time and time again.

[@mariebradford1426]

You said that...it is what it is... she's her own person and she's grown she can do what she wants.

[@amyliataylor]

💯👌🏽

[@onlyyehavah]

❗❗❗

[@redhotcandy6629]

In this world everyone has to be a savage at some point in their lives and when they do its either get with it or get out of my way. I respect Beyonce even more for putting out an album like that.

[@13579hee]

She had to do a "hard reset because people were BORED of her after 4 And Beyoncé has NEVER been seen as "Americas Sweetheart"

[@BBeauy2020]

Love the fact that she didn’t care and stood her ground.

[@stockontruthchannel2631]

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[@ayiti4009]

Okkkkk lol She said what she said!!! Period point blank lol

[@madelinehoward7493]

Rihanna is better than overrated Beyoncé.

[@iamnaomi1145]

THANK YOU !!!@Madeline

[@iLoveYangYosoeb]

@@iamnaomi1145 yall childish 😴 go back to grade school where you belong

[@Bobinanena]

That song is an ANTHEM to fuel you when you’re doubting yourself and when you have haters. Nothing more nothing less. Eat the fish and throw away the bones. If the shoe doesn’t fit, DON’T WEAR IT, PERIOD!! 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@msyvonnehopson89]

💯💯💯🎯

[@thehoneydeev]

Aunty you are preaching

[@Bobinanena]

@@thehoneydeev ❤️

[@verystylishordinarypeople]

It's not a good song. The human kryptonite is ego. We need to reduce ego, not enlargen it.

[@Bobinanena]

@@verystylishordinarypeople That’s YOUR opinion… What we eat (the ones who like the song) doesn’t make you 💩 🙄

[@tarapatrice8519]

Beyoncé is a legend. She got songs that are over 10 years old and people still listen to them. Beyoncé isn’t going nowhere.

[@EmmanuelLewis2]

Try almost 20-25 years... People still even bump her song Crazy In Love and that whole album.

[@tarapatrice8519]

@@EmmanuelLewis2 I know that’s right

[@tatianalee1907]

PERIOD. 🎯

[@BLJ023]

On Peridot!

[@Knockaswagga]

Dead or alive🔥💯

[@iKETOURAGE]

I feel like Beyoncé didn't care then... and she don't care now😂

[@nthuthukomdluli1052]

Bow down bitches 😄

[@stockontruthchannel2631]

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[@stockontruthchannel2631]

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[@annisaarthur-castro6227]

She doesn't care more now. She's more focused on her family, being on her grown woman ish and being and artist in the true sense of the word. She's more interested in making art on her own terms.

[@domicascott7596]

And rightfully so😄😄😄

[@OpinionatedMe_]

The irony of Wendy gossiping about Beyoncé’s husband cheating, meanwhile her husband had a whole side baby 😩

[@Meeounn]

I'm sure Jay Z has side babies too. But you're right, the irony to throw stones.

[@mollypercocet1718]

@@Meeounn okay

[@Setokaiba1fan24]

🤣🤣

[@nicolegeorge3704]

Nigga please! Jay-Z gots so many babies in the Bronx it's crazy! My 1st cousin Lamonte is his son for one! 🙄

[@nishafrinchell4060]

@@nicolegeorge3704 Chile your damn cousin ain’t jay z son shut up 🥴

[@Mariee.Destiny]

They couldn’t handle Bey standing up for herself. From a young standpoint, growing up with Beyoncé was powerful. When Bow Bown came out, I didn’t need Bey to clarify that it wasn’t to anyone specifically - you could hear it in the lyrics and feel it in the beat - someone who was done with the old chapter and was ready for something entirely new. 💓💓 will always be grateful for that track especially . 💓

[@AP-ts3lf]

I admire her so much for releasing 4 at a time where everybody was doing the same generic music.

[@raycarter8070]

I loved the "4" documentary, but I thought that she was overworked. She tried to make it really perfect. I was a little surprised at some of the songs. I would up not really liking it. I felt like she didn’t need to worry about not getting a big hit at that point!

[@raycarter8070]

@Queen Sahara You know for me, it was always the curse of when a music star puts out such a great album and I have high expectations. It goes down a little for my expectations. This happens for me with a lot of artists. I did enjoy Love on Top and her 4 documentarY. It was really cool to watch on Apple TV.

[@mrsbreazy7413]

I’m shocked people didn’t like it I loved 4

[@raycarter8070]

@@mrsbreazy7413 I thought the songs on it like Run The World Girls, Love on Top, and Countdown were so beautiful to look at lol! Run The World reminded of Diana Ross or Donna Summers-lol! Looking back-it should have been a big dance hit. It took time for it to grow on me! Love her-This chat was fun!

[@carmenblk440]

​@@raycarter8070funny u say this because critics noted we heard more raw vocals from bey

[@alexandergrande]

I remember this back then, when Beyonce released bow down she had the girls writing thinkpieces and the media going into a frenzy

[@user-bg6qg4rh1b]

Wtf is think pieces 😂😂

[@tacarraalyse7822]

@@user-bg6qg4rh1b Lmaoo it means tweets that are over analytical or super woke

[@gozio]

They were bothered! 😂

[@slavbarbie]

@@user-bg6qg4rh1b it means opinion articles, not just tweets.

[@WhitneyKM]

I died at " Think pieces " 😭😂.

[@jamiehudson8163]

Beyonce's explanation of Bow Down, is exactly how I took the song anthem, a song for the haters trying to discourage people from living their best life and being great.

[@dashiajames1882]

When have haters you already winning. She felt that way, figure out a way to come back on top. But in not in a way that you might make you sound like a hypocrite & arrogant...!! Just by those lyrics made Bey sounded arrogant.

[@ogtripleogmedicine6529]

Thts how i was looking at too i knew it wasnt a weird hateful song like ppl thot it was exactly frm a pov of wat she was tellin ppl on how 2 look at about ppl literally being hateful 2wrd u

[@princess17257]

same here :)

[@B_A_J]

Thank you for this comment…whenever I feel a pick me up due to negativity, I bump this song and it refreshes me!!

[@sabrinajanigen1206]

Exactly

[@Tlove201]

When you get tired of people disrespecting you, its no telling what you'll do. Beyonce broke up that perfect image with the song. I wasn't a fan of it. But she did her thing. She wanted all her haters to know, I am not the one to be played.

[@spicysabrina4169]

I feel like Bey didn't write it about a specific person but a collective of people. People love to discredit Bey, they love to play down her success and her being a legend. I think she was reminding people that she's Queen Beyoncè, she's been in the industry for so long and still has kept her irrelevance. Her impact is insane and undeniable, till this day. I'm glad she released the song, I feel like If she didn't release Bow Down or Self titled, we wouldn't have gotten Lemonade.

[@customfittedinc]

Ain’t nothing wrong with that

[@yolanda5759]

Who down plays Beyoncé success? Beyoncé doesn’t go through half as much as Nicki as a female artist! I don’t see her being down played she has gotten her flowers & then some so I’m confused🤷🏽‍♀️

[@yolanda5759]

All her criticism is typical backlash as an artist! She’s still on top so I don’t understand this blog! But carry on 💕

[@adorali727]

oh please nobody down played anything. Beyonce became "queen B" because she was the only black female artist with a whole machine behind her making her mainstream. There were literally no other black female artists who were able to make it as mainstream as beyonce back then and there was reason for that. The moment there finally is diversity with more black female artists making it big she puts out Bow down? Why is it wrong for there to be more black female artists at the same time as Beyonce?

[@kellym.6777]

I agree it's an anthem for women but she's a woman as well! She definitely wrote it for herself too as she explained in the video.

[@thejasontimothyshow]

Beyoncé was smart to include "Bow Down" on "Flawless". Self-Titled was a self-empowerment album yet vulnerable in some areas. Beyoncé stopped with the "we" and "all the women" or "Ladies" in her songs and started saying "I". That's why Self-Titled worked. This album was more personal, more experimentative, more about Beyoncé. People connected to how she was feeling on this album and that feeling of being connected to her continued with Lemonade. Her wanting to make music out of her norm is the best thing she's probably ever done. She can do whatever and we'll eat it up. She has us in the palm of her hands.

[@KevEonTHINKS]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 She definitely should’ve ended with the *Flawless switch up.

[@GladToBeNatural]

@asava17 we weren't!!!

[@jeralinsunflower7300]

PERIOD!

[@willier47]

Its funny how whenever ppl consider her down. She immediately bounces back to a new historic height. One of the most talented artists in the last 20yrs and she's still got more to show us.

[@moniquecarter7474]

She done musically I think it’s time for her to rest

[@teresadavis2385]

It’s funny how people always try to count black artist out, but nobody said that about Adele 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@okikokok]

@@teresadavis2385 bc adele isn’t doing the same type of stuff different location different person. She doesn’t even have a long list of albums. she’s been out as long as Nicki Minaj has been.

[@lisaparkins6841]

Boss was like that

[@chrisman3431]

@Aphrodite Slan Bye hater✌🏾😂

[@prettygirl2105]

Beyonce had the girls shook as usual. 4 is one of her best albums. That album and Bow Down really changed so many things. She was really coming into her own. Not having a Dad as her manager, running her company, being pregnant with Blue, etc.

[@khanyisabaloyi637]

Beyoncé will never fall off no matter what. She's a wife and a mother but that can never tone down her talent and impact. All these horrible things people wish for her are rooted in misogyny and ageism.

[@nationtreasurejoseph6312]

Thank you dear u just said everything

[@lilyofthevalley9853]

BIG FACTS!

[@tifftroser9309]

Hell‼️ BEYONCE WAS THE PERSON WHO CONVINCED JAY Z TO SIGN RIHANNA.....I LOVE BEYONCE‼️

[@bibetkoy2789]

BIG FACTS‼️‼️

[@IyaT-c5e]

……and hate

[@Chanelboateng]

I was never mad at Bey for putting out this track, sometimes you got to say something to let people know who the hell you are. If people in the industry felt offended it’s because they may have had insecurities of their own and felt there is an element of truth in Beys message.. she really and truly is a queen. It’s not just about her music, it’s her aura and how she carries herself, how she cancels out any noise and puts her energy into music gracefully.. her shift from the usual commercial sound was also a shock to me as well, but looking back at it now, I completely understand and agree with how she became more edgy. When you hit mainstream/commercial success and become at your peak in that lane.. then what’s next? She wanted more, and I don’t blame her! Her craft is meant to be something she loves and something to have fun with. This woman is well and truly a boss!

[@rvegas81]

I agree! Great video! I wish MTV would do stuff like they used too lol!

[@CutiePie88888]

👑 🐝

[@MrAngelBonet]

Say that again plz !!!! I was never mad at Beyoncé it was my favorite song

[@angelaroberts7041]

But still ain’t nobody got to bow dow just because you’re losing your grip he’ll those others singers were being the best version of themselves

[@KndTaurus]

Agreed

[@AlwayysBeKind]

People have to realize that Beyoncé is human. She has emotions just like everybody else and if she wants to express her anger through her music, that’s her business. Music is art. Just like a picture. Not all pictures are painted the same and not all songs should be expressed the same. You have to change it up sometimes. I have much respect for Beyoncé and her hard work she has put in over the years.

[@a.christian9647]

They criticizing, should've been taking notes.

[@Rainsnowreadysetblow]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@desiii9886]

Exactly 🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️

[@Millie_the_Mermaid]

Thank you...

[@michellerhernandez1]

Facts 👏👏👏👏👏👏 💯💯 I ❤️ it.

[@msjkjohns]

I'm not a diehard Beyoncé fan. I didn't buy all her music, and I don't follow all of her interviews and appearances. But THIS SONG is LIT! Folks that were offended were upset because they took it personally -bet they all thought the song was about them. The lyrics are powerful, and the visual images were amazing. Beyonce deserves that respect on her name. I'm here for it hunny!

[@BillieShouseFrazier]

4 is so underrated as a Beyoncé album. It’s so amazing, and she worked so hard. It’s amazing and not a flop. She is the queen and she is a living legend.

[@FlyyDivaa]

Right 4 was so underrated. It was a great album

[@bousso1204]

My favorite Beyoncé album!!

[@ta5393]

I absolutely love that album!!

[@devanshepard9118]

4 is my second fav album of hers after dangerous so i so agree

[@thatauthenticchic9919]

True l loved that album more than the others

[@AnonymousXtinaSinger]

The insecurity popped OUT when she released that song chile. The girls in the industry were MAD. Lmao. I love how she released Bow Down the followed up with BEYONCE and shut everybody up. She's a icon.

[@onair141]

This.

[@TheFashionWHT]

Yes same! I was here for it!! I remember that time and going through my own little high school crisis lol. That was the energy I needed to get through senior year!!

[@devanshepard9118]

i see both sides cause Beyonce use to be very much against the b word back in the Dc days and some people said she felt like she was a hypocrite

[@AnonymousXtinaSinger]

@@devanshepard9118 I see that. But she was in her late teens and early 20s during DC. When Bow Down came out, she was like 33 so things change.

[@devanshepard9118]

@@AnonymousXtinaSinger i see that as well, i did like bow down but i understood those who thgt it was hypocritical .

[@avery03]

The media is so weird for making up rumors about her pregnancy and making fun about blue who is a child. The media is just weird.

[@justlaara9329]

Couldn’t agree more… these clout chasing bots smh🤦🏽‍♀️

[@ClowneryAtItsFinest]

The treatment of Blue is absolutely disgusting 🤮!

[@maximekapash7343]

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[@riri074]

The kid was akwardly looking.

[@stockontruthchannel2631]

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[@BossladySupreme313]

Out of all of her albums, 4 was my absolute favorite. I get sad when I hear and read that this album was considered a flop when this piece truly highlighted her Vocal range and skill. 4 will always rank first in my book for her best. Bday is #2

[@pndgetsmewetter]

4 had so many bangers… dance for you still is one of my favourite songs from this album.

[@irismercedes4167]

It’s funny when women are humble, that means that they can be disrespected. You can still be humble and know that you are that person and that you are of the greatest value.

[@gbrieannful]

Perfectly said 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ninisevier6929]

Beyoncé remained humble for YEARS. she was upset and let it out in her music I see nothing wrong. 🥰

[@manubeez1708]

Humble? Lol

[@kc7159]

@@manubeez1708 yes humble. Still is

[@caramellcollins]

@@kc7159 telling “bitches” to “bow down” is nowhere near humble.. but ok 💀

[@Jay-bj2gm]

@@caramellcollins telling “haters”to bow down; You know the ppl who spoke I’ll on her child, and disrespected her talent. She recorded one of the only arrogant songs “bow down” in her entire career and y’all think she not humble. 🤣

[@natsohigh5552]

@@Jay-bj2gm so So Good and Survivor aren't arrogant?

[@tamarawilliams1197]

Beyonce was expressing her anger in that song alot due to the fact that folks kept criticizing Blue Ivy's hair...y'all bitches even went so far as to make an ACTUAL petition for Beyonce to do Blue Ivy's hair...remember???...once you come for someone's child then all bets are off...that was the final straw for her...I was with Bey on that one ❤💋💯

[@sec008987]

How soon people forget. That was f’d up for real. People really be so caught up in their own diluted bubble that they cannot comprehend how a person can be affected especially when you publicly make a petition of their child to get her hair combed.

[@marianmendy4779]

So simple people who go after innocent kids are stupid

[@Jingleball7734]

@@sec008987 Blu Ivy may not be the cutest or have "Good Hair" But she still is an child and shouldn't be talked about until she's grown

[@tamarawilliams1197]

@@Jingleball7734 Such a senseless comment...who ever said Blu Ivy wasn't cute?...and wtf is "good hair"?..."she should not be talked about until she is grown"...why is it okay to degrade little Black Girls or Black WOMEN period?...no...people just need to mind their own business...period...It's nothing I can't stand more than pointless...backhanded colorist...featurist...and texturist comments with underlying self hatred

[@201stars]

Remember after she had her hair pressed out? Blue ended up having more edges than the women that were making fun of her.

[@Infertilityandmepodcast]

When “Bow Down” came out, hella people were putting on the shoes. 🥴😂It’s still one of my favs and I do not believe it was gender based-it went over many peoples heads.

[@jadiquaify]

Beyoncé was talking about the ppl who disrespected her . She had to remind them she is not playing .

[@stockontruthchannel2631]

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[@Brother952]

Any real Beyonce fan knows that low-key her album "4" is her best overall body of work. Timeless music!

[@Lexx1192]

THIS!!! I was like whaaaaa

[@Barbiedangerous1111]

Her album 4 is what today artists are trying to do.

[@iamgorgeouss]

4 was absolutely amazing 🤩

[@indigovanity7585]

Amen!!!

[@EmpressRakeda]

Yes!!!!💯

[@MidlifeCrisis-TV]

I never looked at her career from this perspective because in my eyes, she's always been on TOP, but wow...she really finessed her legacy in the best way possible...didn't even see her slipping to begin with 💥

[@UpturnTheUncool]

It’s like when she falls on stage. You barely notice it cause her recovery game is unmatched and she quickly works it into her performance and keeps it moving. Really gotta respect that kinda work ethic.

[@kaylad1669]

Faaaaacts she ain’t NEVER fell off!!! Tf!

[@onedollarbleach6891]

Exactly, this was eye-opening bc she was always dominating shit from my POV 😂

[@lowkey_babe77]

THIS!!!

[@gemstone8016]

I'm not a super fan (Obsessed) and I've always seen her at the top as well

[@shayo91]

She didn't give a f. The way she laughed at the end of her explaination said it all. I love her and I would love to hear more of Angry Beyoncé and who want to be mad can be mad.

[@drlisa3]

Hi. I think we did, lol. She’s been mad at the industry, husband, women, racism, & the police in her music. 😂

[@jwellsmediainc.4593]

The fact that Beyoncé doesn’t give too many interviews, or make herself too accessible to her fans makes a lot more sense by the end of this video. I mean I wouldn’t talk to the media either if I was famous and was being constantly criticize for just doing my job.

[@DavonDepp]

All artists go through it. Why is she an exception? Aside from HOV’s industry navigating help?

[@katdeluxy9608]

Beyoncé is very shy and not good at interview it makes sense for that reason is definitely strategy

[@Momwheresmykeys]

@@DavonDepp she is not all artists. She is her own person who doesn’t want to do interviews.

[@alkahinat4558]

It makes her more like those old school stars imo, bit of mystery actually forces people to focus on the music

[@whatagirthypooyouvetaken5825]

@@DavonDepp yawn again

[@ShaloMEibbotson]

Beyonce and Rihanna are both queens in their own right. Rihanna is a billionaire now so she definitely deserves respect for her work too... you don't get to billionaire status without being smart and working hard. They both deserve all the flowers. 🌼 🌻 🌸 🌹

[@jonathanprather9350]

True $tory

[@JHouston63]

@@MemphisHottie Cut it out that's beehive conversation not for the public, there's room for everyone and everyone is a King or Queen at what THEY do. One Love.

[@kr-dv9nx]

Rhianna's is the facade, the same as Pdiddy and the Ciroc. They're the face of it for the people behind it. Beyonce's billions is hers.

[@Amrihzeey219]

@@MemphisHottie Y'all really love to disrespect Rih and its not cute. She is talented and can sing that's why to this day she's still charting without her dropping and album for 5 years now. There's no need to spread jealousy

[@adorali727]

@@MemphisHottie lol so what if she cant belt like whitney houston. Neither can Janet Jackson yet she is still viewed as "iconic" for whatever reason. Rihanna was and still is a breath of fresh air. Beyonce became "queen B" at a time were there were no other black female mainstream rnb artist who were pushed and supported as much as Beyonce was. meaning she had no competition for a veryyyy long time. The moment we finally get more black female artists who make it mainstream internationally she puts out Bow Down. Rihanna was unique with her own sound and style and the fact that she is able to be so versatile yet still remain original and true to herself is why people loved her outside of america. There are a lot of GREAT SINGERS who put out boring and repetitive music.

[@Itzkeisha]

UGHH I LOVE BEYONCE ! she truly has put in the work for years and minds her business!

[@munirayussuf1032]

Keisha I love you so much ❤️❤️ . Yeah Beyonce is the queen 👑 PERIOD!!!

[@villainousssimmy9427]

Keishaaaaa!!!

[@praisesade]

LOVE YOU KEISHA!

[@christie8532]

@ItzKeisha Beyoncé is the queen of minding her business too

[@liljay0687]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@angem123]

Beyoncé’s explanation was how I took it the first time I heard it! That song helped me bc there was a lot going on in my life. Loved it then and still love it today!

[@mgnptt38]

Beyonce never did anything to upset me, she's so kind hearted, minds her business, and is beautiful ❤️ when you grow up listening to every album she has come out with she's more then just your favorite singer...she's an icon, role model, and more. Her music brought me out of some dark times

[@michaelsliders3421]

@@lauaz3986 y’all weird 🤣worry about yourself

[@virgorising8123]

I mean… she’s a Virgo 🥰

[@ValerieAbena]

She gets people triggered so easily 😂. Bow Down was just a fun song. Why did people take it so seriously

[@lovelyvirgo4692]

I still listen to it

[@kelliontamason2009]

Exactly! I'm about to go listen to it right now 😅 🎤🎶

[@essencemack5809]

I think they know they not up to par with Beyoncé and in actuality they are the ones who feel threatened and are washed up🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️👌. #soundslikeapersonalproblem

[@themezzymahon]

And I’m about to go and listen to it 😆

[@vashtievedesigns9165]

Lmao right!? And she’s from Houston, that’s our attitude here and we love it!

[@Nanafia1]

The song was very necessary. So gangsta!! Bey is usually humble and sometimes you have to remind people. Love her!

[@dannikris3696]

THIS COMMENT!!!! People will PLAY YOU if you don’t stand your ground. She did what she had to.

[@quilasskoolofglamology9109]

💯💯 that song is a banger ngl🔥🔥🔥

[@EmpressRakeda]

💯💯💯

[@michaelsliders3421]

Exactly

[@Marie_CT]

I listen to that EVERY time I’m getting ready to go to dinner or brunch, AND in the car! 😂 Honestly, anytime I’m feeling myself more than usual.

[@tyeshamonroe]

In my opinion, 4 was one of her best albums in 2011. I felt so in love with it.

[@literalqueen1538]

She was *Feeling* herself and embracing herself when she wrote the song. I don’t understand what the hate is. Because it’s Beyoncé, and she can’t do that? Anyways stream Bow Down.

[@onedollarbleach6891]

That part 🤣

[@nobodyimportant4092]

yes maam

[@kaytsippy1981]

Beyonce is so psychologically healthy! Her explanation of why she made it was perfect. Sometimes we get angry when people try us! We are human! And she truly was getting tried back then! Talking bout Beyonce fell off. TF! I was pissed on her behalf!

[@msontopoftheworld]

You're right about being psychologically healthy. But there's also nothing wrong with "falling off" either. Desperately trying to cling on to a title for too long is unhealthy...we cannot always be at the top of our game all the time. Some day Beyonce won't be up there anymore, and that's okay. It's life. The best sports players are replaced by younger and fitter ones over time. Nothing to look down on.

[@f3042]

@@msontopoftheworld Of course! The point was people were trying to prematurely put her in the “fell off” category.

[@marcelxhopemikaelson207]

@@msontopoftheworld .... Michael Jackson dead but people still say he st the top it’s not about the person more of the music

[@CHEETAH69]

@@msontopoftheworld I don’t think she cares about titles. I think at that time she was more concerned with just being successful. Today, she seems more relaxed and has even said she has nothing to prove. So I think she’s transitioning well into the phase of her life where the singles aren’t burning up the charts.

[@vanessabarnes9926]

I loved bow down, it was on repeat for weeks. It’s one of those songs that make you wanna get up and prove those people who doubt every single day wrong. I don’t think her intention was to be disrespectful, it was reminder to put some respect on her name and craft PERIOD.

[@raycarter8070]

To me that’s when she kicked everybody’s tail and then I remember drunk in love came out at around that time. I died and went to heaven haha!

[@COURTNEYVCK]

Hit dogs was hollering😂

[@Mariakadis]

Exactly i think ppl took it too personal, I love it. She deserves to exhaust herself

[@ahkeeantahkeeant8096]

oooor maybe she just thinks being humble is overrated and she really popping out now.. truuuue coloooors shining thruuuu...truuuue coloooors....lol Maybe it just to take over in that ( arena) where bad ( girls ) reign supreme......maybe she want to be the queen of the queens ...lol......she got their attention huh........haha smart Virgo girl.

[@sashamassey8385]

I'm proud of her. Being who everyone else wants makes you feel lost. Makes you hate yourself. Amen to reclaiming herself completely ❤

[@JaaquanSanDiego]

I was actually surprised to hear ppl didn't like the song. I always thought it was a way for her to be cocky and boastful like other artists do. I was and still am obsessed with that song 🥰

[@nesq4104]

Because she called people bitches and at the same time was talking about unity and female empowerment. So it was a conflict of character

[@moonlightprincess449]

@@nesq4104 but women say “bitch” sometimes as a word for endearment 🤔

[@nesq4104]

@@moonlightprincess449 didn't sound like beyonce was complimenting the bitches since she said "bow down bitches, bow down bitches". I actually hated the song but now we talking about it I think I'm going to play it, I need some bitches in my life to respect that and bow down

[@moonlightprincess449]

@@nesq4104 lol ok then. Rapper females though like Nicki Minaj call women bitches and even I would say offended slim women by saying “fuck the skinny bitches” I actually thought that was worse, but of course society is hypocritical, if skinny woman said fuck the thick/fat women people would be up in arms 😂

[@daisysdaughter_crystal]

I like Bey as an artist. She is a great entertainer. I love her Coachella aka Beychella performance. However, Bow Down is the one song by Beyonce that I don't like.

[@nailathrower2934]

I never felt Bow Down was about us "regular women". I always knew it was for the ones in the industry like... well we wont say names because they were the ones putting subliminal messages in their songs and music videos. I never took Bow Down personally at all. I took it like an Ether situation, Naz and Jay.

[@Deenique16]

Yep exactly

[@jayjanzee9059]

Yep. It was directed to her haters who failed to see that she indirectly influenced their craft. It was a hard-hitting song, and personally I didn't like the aesthetic of the song for its sound. However, I wasn't going to take offense to it either. If the shoe fits. Some people are showing their hands with their offense

[@Fraxinus_a]

Wendy Williams gets on all my nerves... she's always acting like she doesn't have just as many or more problems than the people she talks about. Plus, I think Beyonce's unbothered-ness gets under her skin. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@INGAQueen305]

Wendy Williams be talking about people but need to think about her own damn self.

[@kekesanders6063]

Which is why she’s in a mental institution, because she’s up in everybody else’s business, being shady and not dealing with her own shit, suppressing and neglecting her own issues

[@malisarai6516]

I just love beyonce so much. She has such amazing work ethic and talent and she works smart. Shes everything i look up to. She is such a force of power. Even her talking voice holds so much power. She almost seems supernatural

[@actuallyjuliee]

Lol. When Beyoncé said "bow down, bitches", what made people think she was talking to just women or trying to pull other women down? I don't understand people thinking that because a woman is all for women empowerment, they can't go toe to toe with other women or they have to hold hands and sing kumbaya with other women for the rest of their life. Beesh, I said women empowerment and liberation, not women infantilism. Beyoncé can hype herself up and ask B's to bow down and give her her flowers without her being a 'hypocrite'. Beyoncé also said "male and female, they make no difference, I stop the world". So whatever sex you are, bow down, b*tches. Women are not the only ones that can be referred to as Bs.

[@kaylyntay]

I mean…those are 2 different songs and she mostly references women in bow down…I loved the song…my top 10

[@shc3272]

Thank you exactly 👏🏽

[@hermione10663]

I bow to nobody on this Earth. These people have no respect for higher powers. They think their money makes them Gods. Lol Beyoncé’s fame talent and money went to her head and beyond on that one. No human being should bow to any other human being.

[@actuallyjuliee]

@@hermione10663 good thing Beyoncé wasn't talking to you then, I guess. 😭✋

[@hermione10663]

@@actuallyjuliee imagine having a human being be your god or royalty simply because they were trained to dance and sing well 😂😂😭😭

[@drtash21]

When you think about the AMOUNT of HATE Beyoncé has gotten over the years it's amazing she never responded to it for so long. That song was a culmination of the abuse she got for YEARS and tried to keep it classy. But sometimes you gotta put some hating a$s b!%ch in her place. Men talk like this all the time and no one makes a big deal about it. But Beyoncé paid her dues. Let her brag.

[@Δανάη-γ5ζ]

Damn 2013 was a different year ..."bow down" slaps, such a gangsta song.

[@kenyaduval235]

It definitely does

[@prettymagnificent22]

Bow Down actually got me hype when I first heard and saw the video. I played it so many times!! It was a great teaser into what her sound was changing to and when she dropped the self titled album, I was really into Beyoncé during that era. I kept the album on repeat. I’m so glad she did that. Great move!!

[@mdseymore464]

I was never mad at her for putting out Bow Down. As a matter of fact, it made me respect her and admire her more because for so long, she was guarded to keep her music and image first. So for the first time, she wasnt so cookie cutter the way Matthew wanted her; she was as expressive as an artist, wife, mother and icon should be.

[@revonefourteenrevonefiftee6175]

And also hip hop only person that we should be bound down to is God knows each bread she become other people to say that which is evil

[@QUEEN-cn4ln]

Yup perfectly said

[@ladeiiluck]

This is my first time realizing that this song is a diss record! I didn’t know it received so much backlash. 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@RubyRim]

The fact that people decided that "bish" is strictly for women is very telling!

[@ktnixon81]

OK! Beyoncé bitched every singer in the game at several points in time, male or female.

[@TheLovesnowangel]

Right! I hate how b!tch, h0, thot, etc. etc. has become synonymous with women especially when men have proven they’re all of those terms as well. The sexism is real in this world.

[@s.mclovin800]

exactly!! screaming that they're feminist then believe bitch is only towards women!!!!

[@alkahinat4558]

Right 🧐

[@KevEonTHINKS]

Wow, FACTS!!!!

[@alkahinat4558]

Seeing this reminded me of how much hate and controversy Beyoncé gets...when she went trap it really suited her and her music is always quality 7/11 is one of my favourite songs of hers and it was so different to her earlier music, so hip hop To me there is no one else like her and she has no competition, nobody can perform like her. She used to be in one of the best girl groups in the world. She is one of the greatest entertainers of all time and it’s hard for people to take her, because she’s so talented. Houston must be so proud 🥲👑🐝💛

[@parisjej]

I absolutely love 7/11, that song was underrated to me!!

[@quinmcmullen9437]

Facts

[@pambeforethestorm9784]

Absolutely 💯 and I Love that she only responds to hate or issues in her music, I think that pisses people off more that she won't verbally engage in fights on the internet, or in interviews lol she continues to mind her business 🤣 💯❤👑

[@Tameracle]

First of all, kudos to you and how you put this together. When it gets to 14 minutes in, and she explains WHY she wrote the record, that was the perfect time to reveal her why because in that moment, I FELT her and YES I understood!

[@trudy_triad]

Funny how all these industry singers criticized her for the song, but who was there for her when she was going through the industry hate and controversy?

[@SundayAries]

Preach!

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[@collymaz]

No one should look out for beyonce she already has her beyhive on her corner where was she when Mitchell’s Williams was being bullied by her own fans? Nowhere

[@RachaelBluee]

Her man, JayZ. All them other women were jealous of that alone!

[@candie_cole]

That’s what happens when we hold these high standards for people we look up to. Beyoncé is human. I love her explanation on why she put out the song. You can speak out for women empowerment and tell your haters to f* off at the same.

[@thehoneycollectionco1732]

I loveddd her response! She’s truly an ARTIST

[@dabphil7079]

Yessss👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ogtripleogmedicine6529]

I kno thats right! 💯

[@tiffanyreid9710]

yea ppl did too much lol its so funny reliving the roll out of this song again and how dramatic everyone was.

[@jmcdrawer5031]

No, beyonce is a goddess, not human. Ask the beehive

[@Quaczar1]

Beyoncé has earned the right to talk like she’s talking. On another note she’s also very humble too. But all I have to say is...”Bey...TALK YO SH*T!!!” 😎 #bowdown

[@kOmack880]

OK! She spoke Pure Fact$ . Truth Really Does Hurt ppl🤣

[@a.christian9647]

lol

[@IToraino]

Exactly

[@quitecontrary23]

Da da da da da da da…. I know you b the block but I’m the light that keeps the streets on

[@ramolitaflores9661]

A contradiction she "earned the right" to talk like she's talking? She's praises herself & tells you to bow down. But, she's also very "humble" OOKKKAAAYY. She lip sang the National Anthem to the first black president in history. She's okay I know she's got her loyals she's got some talent & some good songs but, there are better artist out there this woman is over rated.

[@vswapsy]

I simply love this review it is one of the most unbiased and fair reviews of anything regarding Beyoncé that I’ve ever seen❤️ or read ❤️ you displayed no hate and are a true professional 🔥🔥🔥

[@HopeeInk]

But was she lying?! She was already in the industry over a decade, running that place for over a decade and her demanding her flowers made absolutely sense!

[@KevEonTHINKS]

Beyoncé was literally DOMINATING AS QUEEN for a decade and still to this day. To anyone thinking they’re close…Beyoncé exists & they cannot compete!!! Beyoncé is King 👑 FOREVER!!!!!!

[@jmaldo92]

It's ok to be humble

[@j1918]

@@jmaldo92 she been humble her whole career up until that point and she had every right to say what she said

[@alkahinat4558]

@@jmaldo92 it’s also ok to not be humble sometimes, especially if you can back your talk...’I talk like this cause I can back it up 🎶’ Not everyday meek and mild lol

[@jmaldo92]

@@alkahinat4558 y'all are weird af LOL

[@BunmiAfuye]

Don’t understand why people that weren’t haters of Beyoncé took it personally. She was addressing her haters. Unless you were talking rubbish about her, it shouldn’t impact these artists as hard as it did. She’s a queen. Forever will be a queen. Get into it or leave

[@stockontruthchannel2631]

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[@jennymeya7049]

Exactly!! Which makes me question them. I was like "um it's not about you" lol. Is Beyonce not allowed to express herself? Is she solely programmed to fit in a box that folks would prefer to keep her in? Where they feel more comfortable? Jay-Z talks about how he's the best in the game in his lyrics all the time people still love him. So 🙄

[@bibetkoy2789]

Exactlyyyyyyyyy!!

[@Cheyenergy]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@nanay7763]

PERIOD. HATERS be wasting their time, i see why she doesnt bother with them shes secure with herself

[@indicaap0ppin662]

Self titled and Lemonade were AUTHENTICALLY Beyonce. Her previous albums were amazing, but they didn’t showcase Beyonce as a person like these two albums. Just Beyonce the star. They were both perfect albums to have her musical era come to a close with and really shows her personal evolution, strength, and power through her career and life. The fact it had so many people feeling a way because she was finally unapologetically being herself is crazy. Self titled really inspired my confidence as a woman when it came out. Seeing her be unapologetic for being who she is made me want to do the same. So the women who felt some type of a way about definitely have projection issues if they listened to that album and felt “disrespected”.

[@rvegas81]

Omg love that too lol!!

[@MrEOM41]

Idk I think only the Sasha Fierce album is the album that’s was her trying different sounds

[@janegilmore102]

Soz girls lemonade just didn’t do it for me. I love the older songs. Like FR if “ Becky with the good hair” wasn’t in it ( Curiosity killed the cat ) I don’t think it wouldn’t have sold much at all….naughty daddy stealing from ur daughter……She’s worked hard and if she has a rest who gives a quokka ?? Her music will always be around….she does have a art picture of our mother of Jesus but it’s her face with her kids with the holy hail like her, just like the old style Catholic Church art work. I didn’t like that but we weren’t spose to see it FR …I bow down for God. Bey you don’t need ppl to Bow to you. We already love you.

[@indicaap0ppin662]

@@janegilmore102 Girl nobody asked

[@janegilmore102]

@@indicaap0ppin662 helloo u were mentioning Beys Music “ Lemonade” I answered.

[@eleciastewart]

Ok I see you with the over 1 million subscribers!!! So happy for you. I love your research and content. Even when you talk about people I don’t want to hear about, I still support because you are neutral and really good with your words!!! Stay blessed!!!!

[@coffybelle7534]

I didn’t realize Bow Down made people so upset. I loved it. I thought every one did 😂

[@teammember767]

She a cultural phenomenon, put bow down on at the gym or when you get ready for work. Its a hit. Celebs act like they don’t like it but they do, especially if she performs it on the stage. They just don’t want to admit she got the juice👑🐝

[@SundayAries]

Got Damn Got Damn Got Damnnnn!!!!!🤣

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[@missthang5654]

4 was ahead of its time. It’s really her greatest album IMO

[@cydneyche1]

Literally i had to go look like that album had the bops

[@Diamondshiness]

I agree. Her best album. Still stands toe to toe with lemonade

[@xoxoxochicago]

Absolutely her best album

[@AccordingtoVee]

It's one of her greatest for sure!

[@arankathir6701]

4 legit revived rnb, when she put it out rnb in pop music was basically dead. she doesnt follow trends, she shifts the culture

[@kay9640]

Wow you just reminded me about all that drama during this era, especially the “fake pregnancy.” 4 is a great album! Her classic “Love On Top” is on it!!!! Also, “Bow Down” is nothing crazy, they was just picking at her. That’s the LEAST she could’ve said to all the critics. Her response was great!

[@spicechick2421]

Everyone has their moods and we say things, posts things or, writes things based on the mood we wake up in. Beyoncé is human just like us!!

[@Shayvideos1]

Exactly

[@RachaelBluee]

Beyonce explaining Bow Down, her voice was shaking. She was really emotional about that song. People need to understand their opinions sometimes bothers folk. I'm glad she learned over the years to not care what ppl say. 🐝

[@shesogen]

I love Beyoncé. I’m not the weird fan that worships her, but I do have the crazy amount of love and respect for everything she does 😫. I can definitely understand die hard MJ fans

[@MylonWest]

Have you ever asked a “weird fan that worships her” why they were inspired and follow in her light? Or you just as judgmental and criticizing as the rest of the world?

[@coffeebean4356]

@@MylonWest what they said isn't wrong, there are highly obsessive fans in her audience. We are talking about her as of now. Not all her fans are like that, but what they said wasn't wrong.

[@MylonWest]

@@coffeebean4356 and my question still stands, has anyone asked a fan why they obsessed over her… or is it still “just because she’s beautiful”…….

[@coffeebean4356]

@@MylonWest it doesn't matter. It is unhealthy. Being appreciative and obessive are two complete different things.

[@MylonWest]

@@coffeebean4356 you are killing me liking your own comments after you make them 😂😂😂 that’s unhealthy, but I guess no one has taken the time to have conversations. I’m done here

[@katjon9]

I LOVE "Bow Down". Love it! I remember the first time I heard it; I thought I'd jump out of my seat. The words, the beat and the video--love it all. ❤ You can be for women's empowerment and recognize that haters need to be checked.

[@ck1660]

I love Bow Down… Bey understood the assignment and got em talking and out of the comfortable Beyoncé zone . They were mad😂

[@Saia_xx]

Facts

[@dynastyandrews2416]

It hurts my soul to know that we won’t ever get some collabs from AMAZING artists simply because of the beef the industry tries to force on them.

[@Kayla-kd8ov]

A Rihanna and Beyoncé collab would've been amazing!!

[@karondukez3550]

They been doing that ish for yearsssss now they doing it to normani and chloe.

[@bluedalia1114]

Rihanna can not sing .Beyonce is A star vocalist

[@chrisman3431]

The industry, the media and then the fan and regular ppl who just eat it up. We just participate blindly into that misogynist game that pits women against each other ALL OF THE TIME. Everybody is complicit. Whitney vs Mariah, Brandy vs Monica, Lil Kim vs Foxy, Erykah vs Jill, Britney vs Christina, Bey vs Rih, Taylor vs Katy, Nicki vs Cardi, and now Normani vs Chloe and even Chloe vs Halle sometimes 🤦🏾‍♂️ and the list goes on and on

[@dynastyandrews2416]

@@bluedalia1114 didn’t ask, and I still stan Rih so this comment is irrelevant

[@leelee3231]

Bey had the gworls SHOOK with Bow Down 😂 I can’t believe they were this mad! It’s literally not that deep I thought it was more so directed towards haters if anything 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@jolanka-iu8we]

I know😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JustChivon]

Everyone that had an issue with the song clearly was a hater. They showed themselves without even realizing it.

[@msoddballz5763]

That's what I always assumed. I never understood why other females entertainers were so salty. She ain't mention none of their names.

[@leakypussy9813]

Exactly they were all triggered this song was dope af.. people are so afraid of change it’s dumb.

[@madamepaka]

Exactly. I was upset that ppl had a problem with the track because it wasn't a "kumbaya" moment. Like let other women express themselves and take a nap, babes.

[@minelpowell9119]

Empressive yu are such a good creator. I hope you live a long healthy LIFE! God bless

[@DavonDepp]

Shoutout to Brandy for being a class act

[@ChanceMinus]

Yes, Brandy finessed the question with grace...

[@WhatsBiggin]

Media trained since she was 12

[@amberallen9760]

Everyone was overly sensitive. Bow down was and still is a bop!

[@dwgm1022]

Period.

[@SR77736]

I love that song. It use to get me so hype.

[@mysticdiamond8944]

Forever a bop! I feel like the ppl who had something negative to say about that song was a low key hater anyway and got called out. #ahitdogwillholler

[@karenpeoples1942]

I guess because I'm an older woman., I got it immediately. I for one never thought she was talking about one specific person or even a specific gender. We as women always have to explain ourselves, our growth, our changing energy. Thank God we are in a time where woman are living their truths out loud. Just look at social media. Damn near 10 years later, Bow Down is still relevant.

[@tracemaddox6669]

I don’t know if it’s even about being an older woman. Like I saw from the point of view that she mentioned when I first heard the song. I never got the feeling that she was trying to put anyone down. I loved it when I heard it. But I agree with you totally, auntie

[@Shantellywashington]

Hit the nail on the head. Yup exactly

[@jolanka-iu8we]

Hello, thank you! All the aggressive ish men say and NO ONE, not a ONE person bats an eye. God forbid a woman expresses herself in an aggressive manner. SMH. People read too much into stuff. She's a multi- dimensional woman, she's not one note. What's the problem folks?

[@cautrey8925]

The bell ding at the beginning of your intros always does it for me girl💕🔥

[@queena_]

I was 18 in high school when ‘4’ came out. That album and era was everything, and there’s so much good memories attached to them. I never realized how much ‘4’ got so much hate in the media, and I’m glad that I was oblivious to that. I ,along with the people around me, enjoyed the album for the art and good times that it was. Yea, sellin numbers earns accolades and other benefits in the industry, but honestly, with career longevity like Beyoncé’s- who gives af about charts and numbers? It’s about the music, the art, the emotion. I’m glad she broke away from the pressures of being commercially successful. It’s about enjoying the art. Happy 10 year anniversary to ‘4’ 🤎.

[@Lexx1192]

EXACTLY!!!! Shit stays on repeat

[@ayeiscam1]

Exactly!! This is y soo many respects her sm because she chose & chooses not to just “follow” the trend & genre of music now or even at the time she said this in an interview that she wanted do something different not what everyone else was doing which was tht vintage pop vibe. So she released 4 & i fukin love tht album she had so many hits & people need to understand tht hits does NOT always have to be a number 1 it’s a song or songs tht the general public knows because it’s played sm on the radio it’s not her fault she wanted to make real music instead of picking up songs thts catchy & tht fits the style of music around tht time..none of those artists wrote their “hit” songs majority were bought or just given to them but yea anyway i loved tht album & i love tht women named beyoncé !

[@foreignheart2222]

"4" is my favorite album. It's an amazing piece of art.

[@evie769]

It was a great time in my life as well. Very well written comment. Love it!

[@livismith5007]

I love 4! I was much younger when it came out, hearing how people didn’t care for it as much as I did is news to me. I feel like every song was more iconic than what it actually was

[@sahnie82]

I'm not sure why anyone would be offended by the song. It literally like any form of art is an artist's interpretation of a feeling or idea. It's not meant to be taken LITERALLY. The only people who would be offended are those who are triggered by their own feelings of inadequacy. She is not responsible for how people respond to or interpret her music.

[@crystalsuitt8995]

Yes she is kinda responsible because it's her work she's the artist so she has to paint a picture of her lyrics to us so we can respond and interpret her music the way she wants us to.

[@i_am_fatima]

My thoughts exactly. I didn’t find it offensive at all, seemed more empowering then anything. Someone feeling offended by you empowering yourself is crazy to me…but whatever, 🙄 people always going to have a problem with someone feeling themselves. IMO just get on the train and enjoy that damn ride. Might learn a thing or two…🤷‍♀️

[@alientingz7733]

@@crystalsuitt8995 girl cry a river because she made that song for fun but to tell people to stay in their place before trying her because she's not the one and the song aged well because she's still here, thriving, etc like she said she would. PERIOD!

[@jeralinsunflower7300]

I love Beyoncé. She had every right to put out “Bow Down” because it’s true. She can talk her ish because she can back it up. Just like Nicki Minaj can too.

[@donaldm9286]

Periodttt😭😢😢😭😭Love Nicki and Bey Beynicka😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@AB-vs5zd]

@@donaldm9286 😒

[@deborahembry2847]

Right!!!! ❤️both of them!!☺️👸🏽👸🏽

[@jaylindampeer3389]

Queen Bee got these haters in a uproar

[@acopperheart]

I’m not a fan of her music, but I love her as a person but this made me see her in a whole new light!!!!!!! Oh my god she’s even more awesome than I thought!!!

[@BubblezSmoochez]

I actually really liked this song! This was a dope ass song and people took her song too literally

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[@84mztoya]

They took it personally, that's their problem and they needed to deal with their own issues. Like she said, it went towards her haters. So did they expose themselves lol

[@BeautyWorld85]

I liked the song too!

[@ASprinkleofAnime]

Women can't stand when another woman Braggs and boasts. Yet men do it all the time and it's accepted

[@maryjane2965]

Welp kinda proves Bey's point lol. Haters and jealous people and I love all the other ladies but why did they take it personally I don't get it. We as listeners interpreted it the way Bey described it and yes we felt gangster and that song still works when it's one of those days where you are in that eff you mood lol. Just like Lil Kim songs. The music if for us listeners not for her colleagues, they should focus on their own art.

[@alkahinat4558]

Yes exactly! My cousin & I used to dance to No Matter What People Say like we were the baddest girls in the world and no one could tell us any different 😂😂👯‍♀️

[@dwa3210]

This is exactly how I felt and interpreted the song. Your last sentence tho 😂

[@prairieflower7967]

You can critique art though. I think nowadays artists don’t expect to be criticized when that’s not how art works you will always have critics that’s part of the industry. Beyoncé didn’t go with her ego and start feuds with critics like many artists today do. Let people talk and move on that’s the best you can do. Creating art that leads to discussions is actually a good thing.

[@shaemus3383]

This is very incorrect. Many many musicians write songs for themselves and it’s about their own emotions and feelings. Some songs are purely written for fans but most song writers, write about their situations and what they feel and want to express not what they’re fans want to hear lol especially when you’re as famous as Beyoncé and don’t have to constantly pander to your audience.

[@jeremyjones5140]

Beyonce's album 4 was truly slept on and I think her best vocally. Its a masterpiece. There many slept on albums by really good artists but that album was beyond amazing. She used her voice in so many intricate ways, sung so many notes, doing so many runs, going from mezzo soproano to High Soprano in full voice, then down to Alto 2. Her falsettos were amazing and the richness superb. Not many classical vocalists can even compare to Beyonce's range on this album. Its amazing and deserves more praise.

[@TheMzshaw]

Look at you with your musical knowledge 👏🏿

[@BossladySupreme313]

I definitely agree

[@tonidiane6153]

Watching this in mid-June in preparation for Renaissance coming out in late-July. I cannot wait.

[@callumleigh8646]

the fact people thought bey was gonna "fade away" is laughable, shes the queen... nobody compares

[@GabrielA-ug1vp]

If it wasn't fornCamel face Jay -Z she would be gone. She slept her way to remain relevant that's all she used the same formula that many woman use.

[@stockontruthchannel2631]

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[@IyaT-c5e]

@@GabrielA-ug1vp keep on hating and she will keep on being successful

[@GabrielA-ug1vp]

@@IyaT-c5e you see we live in the day and age where the truth is seen as "hating". The truth is simply the truth like it or not.

[@gwenbby2]

I’ve been a fan of Beyoncé for so long I forget how much she has evolved because I’ve been a fan watching her through each stage. I forgot how much of a good girl image she had, and once she started cussing on albums that shook the world. Lol

[@henryb6747]

I literally was just thinking this. She’s been able to keep it fresh this whole time, effortlessly.

[@kendralewis5714]

I just feel like this women has done soo much. People need to leave her alone. She worked soo hard and she deserves everything she has. As usual empressive, your commentary is flawless. Thanks girl!

[@SYp958]

Beyoncé sold her soul. Like the rest of the successful celebrities she worships satan!

[@kendralewis5714]

@@SYp958 If she did then it's none of our business. I'm going to keep singing and dancing regardless.

[@person8520]

@@SYp958 not trhe

[@fullafulla4102]

@@SYp958 she didn’t that what loosers say that cant make hits 🤣

[@SYp958]

@@person8520 There is no way she got as successful as she has without selling her soul. Can’t support her or her husband. Why were their names listed on Jeffrey Epstein’s flight log to his pedo island??? Why was Jay Z’s mistress Cathy White murdered days before she was going to The National Enquirer to tell about her affair with Jay Z?

[@jadatyler7128]

Dance 4 u was so timeless 🥰🥰😻 I love Beyoncé but her self tiled album and first album are probably my favs

[@b4glady]

The two most underappreciated artists of our time is Beyonce and Mariah Carey.

[@munirayussuf1032]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kimf9506]

Impactful women are hardly ever kindly received when making moves that shift the status quo. It takes a strong, fearless woman to make a plan and act on it and Beyoncé did just that. She knew what she wanted her future to look like and was brave enough to take the risk to get there. The industry didn’t like it at first, but look at them now….bowing down lol. Believe in yourselves ladies. Bold moves take brave hearts. Eventually, the world will catch up. We must support in each other and believe in ourselves.

[@donaldm9286]

Periodttt💓💓💗💓

[@kle9268]

Your editing is the bomb - no wonder u are number #1 in celebrity blogging

[@yahnisdunbar9685]

I remember when this song first dropped after that it was on constant replay throughout the rest of that year. I was only 11-12 & I didn’t have social media at the time so I didn’t even know people were hating on it because I was too busy living for it. 8 years later still hits everytime

[@BeingThatGirl]

Listennnnn you can empower women but every woman is not her friend! She got problems just like us! Beyoncé has the right to defend herself & boost herself especially when everyone is doubting her! So what they don’t like her song make a better one or BOW DOWN!!!!!! She murdered this song on every level. Kill it Bey💋 Ps I’m love RiRi too!

[@morganhairston6548]

ALL of this! 💯 You can be a champion of women all day long, but at the end of the day everyone isn’t your friend, and not everyone wants to see you win. She’s in an industry where ppl live to watch downfalls. Rappers boast about themselves in their music, so why can’t she?

[@blacknwhimsyaf7238]

big facts!

[@EmpressSouL444]

I agree💯💯

[@cupcake2009ist]

Thank you 💯💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@hotchocolate6320]

RiRi not bowing down to nobody

[@danielleshovlin5369]

I was so obsessed with the entire 4 album when it came out. The whole aesthetic was just perfect

[@tarahill308]

Beyoncé in a lane of her own. She’s amazing it’s no competition. Haven’t seen greatness like this since Michael n Prince. Dancing in heels for a whole concert deserves respect alone. My Virgo sister is a pleaser n I’m very pleased with her hard work.

[@MZDezi1010]

We not gone do Janet like that. She's one of greatest performers of all time. She surpassed MJ with record breaking

[@joshandabradford8749]

What?! Lmao...ok

[@youtubesfavs2285]

@@MZDezi1010 Janet has not surpassed MJ. She hasn’t even sold HALF of what he has and Beyonce gets her performance style from Tina Turner and Michael Jackson

[@MZDezi1010]

@@youtubesfavs2285 uh yea she has beat Mj in a few things her songs was on the charts for 200+ weeks compared to MJ respectful 183. She has more awards than MJ now this is toe to toe not including his Jackson 5 days. There is some numbers where he obviously win but we not gone act like Janet didn't tour off one album for 5yrs.

[@jessicamarie8299]

Britney Spears was better than Beyoncé and could’ve outshine her had she not had her mental breakdowns. She would outshine Beyoncé period that’s why she was given the pop Princess title.