JANELLE MONAE Reacts to "Lipstick Lover" Talks Gender Identity, Sex Life & Music

[@OfficiallyChloe]

Zach is winning rn with Ms. Monae she’s so so iconic. We need Keke Palmer next

[@lozereli]

keke and zach is a MUST!!!!

[@Aunestly]

Yes please!

[@dreamy6533]

that’s sickening

[@WLA97]

YEESSSS KEKE AND ZACH😭😭😭

[@Avileable2]

Most definitely iconic ❤

[@shavirbell2805]

Damn Zack you really went from dancing,singing and reacting to all the girls to interviewing and meeting all these queens 💋

[@momi1610]

This interview is the first that I've seen perfectly present the evolution of Janelle as an artist and person. So many people are acting so thrown off by where she is now, but Zach and Janelle took the time to glide through her journey. Also, I loved the exploration of her music and personal growth that was shared in this video. And Janelle and Zach expressing their love and adoration for one another.

[@SZAliaBanks]

Yes, as someone who’s never been a fan but watched from afar, this is a spectacular intro / guide thru her artistry. I feel like I need to listen to all her albums before the new one comes out tomorrow.

[@momi1610]

@@SZAliaBanks You should. Her first two albums, in particular, have stellar lyrical content, instrumentation and production. The story of Cindi Mayweather, the android character who she created for those albums, is very creative as well. It's been interesting and entertaining to see her progress beyond that with her most recent two albums; but I do hope that she returns to Cindi at some point in some form.

[@camarojai6832]

I'm a Janelle Monae STAN!!!!!! I'm not part of the LGBTQ+ fam (but I am supporter in memory of my brother) but BBBBAAAABBBYYYYYY this chapter I'm here for, let me go find some confidence to go see this show ❤❤❤ 💄💋💄💋💄💋💄💋💄

[@chioma916]

may your brother rest in peace and power ~ very sorry for your loss

[@IamRocque]

This!!!

[@niahnicole]

May Your brother’s beautiful spirit continue to dance!🕊️ So excited for this Age that we’re in!! Speaking wildness into the possibility of Stanning with You at a show! - A#32863 💋

[@TheBlossomingLife]

Girl, we will see you THERE! ❤

I've been identifying as pansexual since I was 16, which was a time when I was feeling so alone and ostracized. When I found Janelle and started to follow her journey, I saw so much of her in me and I knew she was someone special. When she came out as pan it was a turning moment for more people to learn and understand pansexuality. More people in my life were open to learning who I am. I saw her Dirty Computer tour 3 times, I even got to go onstage and I met her at a meet and greet. She inspires me so much to be a free ass muthafucka. Dirty Computer was my soundtrack when it came out. So many gems that allowed me to feel free in my body as a black, queer woman. I'll be 30 this year. I look back on those tough times as a teenager and am so glad I had her music to get me through and to feel like someone understood me. Janelle is a treasure ❤

[@bluehalo8604]

Fan here since Metropolis!! Love, love, love Janelle Monae❤ That album is so nostalgic for me 🙂. Her creativity is outstanding!

[@whosthatchick5150]

YEESSSS!! She is sooo iconic!

[@teryckcoles]

Same. Fan since Metropolis. Hell, I’ve been down since “Lettin Go”…!

[@AtaensicMedia]

Same!!!

[@A8NTnoVidHeO]

Violet Stars, Happy Hunting 💜🤖✨️ Amazing to see her now, continuing to thrive as a great artist

[@MWolfFang]

“I’ve gone through life not always feeling safe to explore all of me” I feel this so much. Exactly this. Damn I needed to hear that put Into words that I couldn’t find to describe what I feel and that was it. Thank you Janelle. Wow

[@MikelsReview]

Dirty computer was magical and excellent to me especially the film version. I’m so glad someone is able to reassure Janae how amazing that album was. Black creative magic yall pls get into the genres of it all

[@JoeSnoe126]

Janelle's hat frames her head so beautifully its like an ocean mother's halo. Thanks for sharing lol it feels good to see other people feel good

[@TheDoomzDei]

The fact he pointed out my fav moment in the Archandroid with 57821.... whew he is a kindred spirit...the melody she sings at the end of that song makes me cry

[@queenrayna]

Stop I just screamed. Janelle Monas has been my queer Icon, was my first celebrity crush back when I was 13 (still is), I’m ecstatic ❤

[@camarojai6832]

Chile I couldn't click fast enough

[@ladiepink]

Listen !!!!! I’m like and that’s when my daddy knew bahahaha I love me some janelle

[@Jesswatchtheseries]

Me toooo

[@liljay0687]

Zach's interviews are great because he is a true fan of these people. It's not one of those interviews where he had to go research the person and listen to their discography at the last minute, he knows their art. It's amazing to watch honestly.... truly 💅

[@theskeptic777]

I could literally cry. I love ya’ll so much this just made my day. ❤

[@whosthatchick5150]

HONESTLY!!!

[@bellawaifu3296]

Listen, my 2 year old has to listen to "Float" everyday since it dropped. It is literally his comfort song. I love Janelle and so proud of Zach. This is the perfect interview.

[@Sundrops627]

Because of this video I clicked play on “Float” for the first time, and it brought me to TEARS. I’m in my own stage of discovery right now, a stage of searching for my own liberation. Hearing you both speak about your journeys to finding that is EXACTLY what I needed to hear. The timing was DIVINE. Thank you both for this gem of a video I really needed to see it at this time.

[@courajess]

I just love how you’re both just vibing and having such a great time! I just listened to the album, and it will be on repeat! Faves are “Float,” “Lipstick Lover,” and “A Dry Red.” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@annalajefa]

ouhh mine was the rush

[@tortill0202]

@@annalajefa FINALLY I have met someone who feels the same

[@Neo-op3iz]

let’s clock it because “Water Slide” and “Know Better” were *GIFTS*

[@khaybae]

WOOOO “A Dry Red” 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 laced that song because I can never just listen once 😭😭

[@Kupid14]

I love that this was so formal but informal at the same time 😩😩 love the relationship between you two ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@theasterling3854]

This interview was the most interactive interview I've seen Janelle do since this album came out. It was fun, informative and gave me new insight into who Janelle is. I luv everything she does ftom day 1. But there's something 'The age of pleasure' that resonates in me and satisfies this hostile political climate. I already ordered the Vinyl, CD, and digital! 💯 Amazing artistry and musician period! ❤

[@LegendaryVogueX]

I am so proud of you Zach! This interaction between the two of you was so beautiful. I loved it so much.

[@AarenneMilton]

I was just saying that this new album sounds like she's comfortable in her skin and having fun! This interview was EVERYTHING.

[@whosthatchick5150]

Zach... baybay, we are sooo proud of YOU!!! I’m literally tearing up, and to hear how much Janelle loves you ♥️♥️ she is literally part of the TiredAssArmy 😌👏🏽🙌🏽✨

[@jaronfobbs.402]

As a hardcore fandroid I love that y’all talked about all the albums and past music✊🏾 got a lot of questions answered I had myself 🤣

[@IamRocque]

As a fan of Janelle since I was a little boy this is just such an amazing evolution to witness. Like I literally based a whole song and almost had a whole Andriod era when I became an artist because of Janelle! Mark my words one day I’m going to work with them and also show them the song they inspired me to make in my days of exploring my sound!! 😫🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😩😩😩

[@jadaw644]

I really appreciate that he asked about Janelle's pronouns, for clarity's sake. Far too many people still refuse to use nonbinary pronouns just because they're used to thinking in just "he or she". As Janelle explains, "she/her" is also okay for her, but "they/them" is just as valid and should not be neglected.

[@kalebdyshun7953]

When Janelle said allow your voice to be the loudest voice you hear I felt that 😩

[@ttfells2020]

Such a great interview ... I enjoy when the interviewer KNOWS the artist catalog ❤ Age of Pleasure is a great album 🌈 Happy Pide

[@bluebutafly]

Yes, Mushrooms and Roses is the place for me!!!!!!! Janelle is such an Artist’s artist! Age of Pleasure is such beautiful soundtrack. I feel like it’s message also double as an ode to self love. So affirming and wavy.

[@Roryehatcher]

I’m about to go see her in concert and I am so hyped. She is so amazing and deep

[@chr85168]

Thank you Janelle for releasing this instrument of liberation that is this album and thank you Zach + Janelle for creating a space for each other and for all of us watching to continue to explore our queerness and inherent freedom

[@SwashBuckTief]

10:07 STOP IT that's what I've been thinking this whole time, "thank you for being you, and for helping me to be me"

[@eiraRinmaya]

im so freakin happy for u zach. also janelle looks so stunning.... i didnt think i could get any gayer coming back after watching the full video, & i gotta say, as a nonbinary person of colour, janelle is so important to me. a role model not just for art, but for LIFE. to unapologetically be myself, & surround myself with people who wanna grow with me. i love them so freakin much

[@daeshon4205]

LEGENDARY INDEED 🙏🏾❤️ we stannnn

[@Chuuzus]

this is one collaboration I didn’t know I needed!!

[@sizzle9000]

y'all are kindred spirits omg. love this for you zach!! can't wait for the album tonight!

[@EBEnteRGizeRBunnY]

Baby the way she explained everything just reminded me of my journey. I wish I could be at them parties too!! I would love it!!!! Great video Zach!!

[@kohby784]

Oh my Goodness.....THEE JANELLE MONAE ( Cindy Mayweather )!! I absolutely love this episode and interview with her. Arch Android was my favorite album ( 57821 is such a beautiful and magical song ). Zack, please tell Janelle Monae that the fans would love to see a beautiful, black, queer afro futuristic musical SCI-FI romantic movie that tells the story of Cindy Mayweather and her adventures Anthony Greendow ( if you know , you know 😉✨...,.and with her artistry evolution, Greendow can be anyone she desires ) We really would love to see that manifest it to life. Keep making beautiful artistic music Janelle. We love you to the moon, stars, and beyond ♥️🫂♥️

[@AScarletWoman]

The growth is exponential! Zach going all the way up 📈

[@shabutterbaby4291]

they are absolutely one of my favorite artists! got to see her in 2013 at the Hard Rock in Orlando with my now hubby, n my mom and when she told everyone to get on their knees, she told my mom to keep standing. lifelong fanfrom that moment of respecting my momma ❤

[@hillaryc2903]

Zachary is really out here doing it! As someone whose been watching you since you moved from house to professional studio, this is amazing & I'm immensely proud + excited for you! I've also been a Janelle Monáe fan since ArchAndroid & this couldn't have been a better interview I love y'all down 😭👏🏾✨

[@RogueBliss]

I had kind of heard of Janelle when she did that song with FUN but I hadn't really looked into her until I randomly saw the Pink music video when I was tripping. It literally changed my LIFE. Dirty Computer is so fucking incredible musically and visually. I told everyone I knew about it. I showed them the emotion picture, her other songs, interviews, I literally could not stop talking about it for a while. I cannot get enough of Janelle. I'm SO IN LOVE with this new album!! It is beautiful and free!! I'm in love with her, her creativity, her fucking art, everything!! Thank you for this interview and THANK YOU, JANELLE, FOR BEING YOU❤❤❤

[@1andonlydasilent1]

I definitely been rocking with Janelle since Tightrope and Neon Street Valley (giving me Andre 3000 and Lauryn Hill vibes on the second song)... But yeah she's a whole vibe and so much more!!! 💖💖💖

[@nathanielhutson3580]

This lady is one of my favorite favorite favorite artists of literally all time. I've been following her since her audition album back in 03 when I discovered her music altogether in 2007 This wonderful HUMAN has inspired me for many of my adult years from the myspace day up until now and baby for y'all to have this beautiful love for eachother has me in tears because BOTzh of y'all are so Beautiful and BRAVE and Talented. There is such a bigger message at hand that everyone is missing and that is we are all human, we are all gods goddesses and we are all creatures that are creative creations that have truly embraced creation as our life journey and destiny. We all have all lot to say and the more y'all challenge yourselves, the more y'all challenge us to take the charge and make ourselves better as humans and as an artist!!! I love y'all both immensely ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@laniiyahscott143]

Crying because I'm so fucking proud of you baby! This was amazing! ❤

[@jamesflanders]

My two favorite people together!! This made my day🥹🥹

[@teahtv864]

Baby Cold War made me cry for DAYS when I was a kid. God bless you Janelle Monae! You truly have blessed so many people with your beautiful music and art 💗💗💗

[@shanterran]

I wanna go to one of Janelle’s parties sooooo bad 😮‍💨 I loooooove me some Janelle, LOOOOOVVVEEE 💖💖This was the best interview Zach I lived for every minute 💗💗

[@EnreiReina]

I had no idea who Janelle was, but watching this today was a beautiful love letter from her empowered inner child to my wounded inner child.🥺 I cannot thank her enough for her beautiful free spirit and energy of 'play' in this interview, so thank you for interviewing her. I forgot this was Bop or Flop (I was waiting for podcast games and stuff) but it was just as special as a soothing healing balm, kinda similar to the tired ass therapy sessions you and Tre did in the first season of your podcasts, so definitely will be rewatching this to really get her words and energy deeper into my psyche and heart.❤‍🩹

[@xenduvall]

You gotta get into her discography she's amazing

[@reshaunc]

definitely look into her. Even on the acting side, “Glass onion”, “Moonlight”, “Hidden Figures” in addition to her AMAZING musical discography!

[@EnreiReina]

​@@reshaunc ​@xenduvall Thank you both for the recomendations, will peek into her discography soon. ^^ (Not sure how I'll get to see thte films/TV shows for now)

[@shanekajones4500]

you ARE OFFICIALLY A legend! THIS WAS EVERYTHING I NEEDED AND MORE!

[@15.johnsonangel]

Thank you for doing this!! This song is phenomenal and hearing her perspective is another level 🔥✨🔥✨🙌🏿😍

[@amberdb04]

WOOOOWWWWWW! So proud and happy for you Zach ❤️👏🏾💐

[@VictryAngel619]

I came back to this after listening to the new album and it is wonderful! I love this interview almost as much as I love the album

[@TB317]

Crazy that you've gotten THE ICONIC Janelle Monae on here. Wow. I live! Great interview

[@zakm.8492]

AHHHHHHHH LOVE THIS FOR YOU ZACH YOU DESERVE ALL THE LOVE YOU BEEN GETTING LATELY 🫶🏾♥️

[@ChristaLeah]

THIS IS OFFICIALLY MY FAVORITE INTERVIEW EVERRRR. 😭💗🔥

[@myfriendisaac]

7:03 I used to get LOST to that song 😭🔥 Still got my *ArchAndroid* poster on the wall!

[@itsktea]

janelle just sitting there sipping their lil caprisun while zach freaks tf out...im LIVINGG

[@AnnaAwesome77]

I always tell everybody Janelle Monáe is the most talented artist I’ve ever heard in my life she can do anything from classic to rap. She is one of a kind. I think she’s gonna make a lot of people wanna be like her and I hope she does.

[@nenej12]

The metropolis ep is what made me pay attention to her! She’s a trailblazer & like you said “MANY MOONS”

[@MylesAlexander93]

The audition is actually iconic. I need it on streaming platforms

[@ladiepink]

Yoooo!!!!

[@LeFouGallois]

I have always been in total admiration of Janelle Monae right from the get go. This artist is such a talented, enlightened and inspirational spirit. The music and artistry brought me to this party, but it's thanks to this amazing individual that I keep partying. With much love and admiration, I thank you, Janelle Monae. xx

[@AnnaAwesome77]

Cheers to, I see you! I pray this for my daughter to hear. She was raised hearing Janelle Monae every day from 3-9 years old!

[@betti_nuggz8177]

The breast revolution is a thing. I'm 42, and tired of the shame of my natural body. Ty for sharing their journey

[@allsolidarity5622]

This is precious, why am I so proud of you like I know you❤️ Such a laid back interview, love it!!

[@Black_diamond_243]

Omg…What??? Janelle? A true icon😱😱😱 And her speaking voice is so relaxing and calm🥰

[@amberdb04]

Welcome to the Tired Ass Army Janelle 😍❤️👏🏾❤️👏🏾

[@yamanibryant-mccray2243]

Yessss

[@kpacubo.]

this was fuckin amazing !! thank you for doing this. I love what Janelle brings to the table always, and all these reminders to live life. all my love to all of you

[@vlad_dzv]

Zach, this was a beautiful moment. Thank you for introducing me to Janelle. You are the best interviewer 🙏🏻

[@connorrrj02]

This is the best Janelle Monae interview to exist seriously

[@user-mb8rf7qk5q]

Saw her sing “Smile” at a Stevie wonder Christmas concert. First time a live performance made my cry. Been rocking since tightrope and MySpace ☮️

[@mikeyllo]

Wait….wait….the album comes out tomorrow?!?!?!? Whisper in my ear all the things I need to hear. I’m here for it…and need it!!!!!

[@pilarcintron3925]

Thank you for this video. I've just discovered Archandroid and have cried my eyes out listening to 57821. This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. I didn't want it to stop! Love ya Janelle Monae!

[@SwashBuckTief]

this was a great watch! been a fandroid since 2010 and I am HERE for the new album 🙌🏻💖

[@gemgirl2000]

KC STAND UP!! Can’t wait to see Janelle in September

[@raen1984]

I'm here for this in the first 2 seconds of him posting this lol

[@erikm8372]

Janelle is such a force to be respected. And so chill and unassuming, on top of it. So “zen” and timeless, yet a being sent to us from the future! Her creativity and vision for her artistic expression is unparalleled. I like that acronym “F.A.M.” Free-ass mofucka!

[@NubianQueen_xo]

Hell yes!!!! You gon head Zach!!! I am so proud of you and this interview is already ICONIC❤️❤️❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LBoogie49]

I am totally late seeing this but Zach, baybeeeee….this was truly amazing, enjoyable and most off all enlightening!! Every interview during this press run has been filled with gems & her ever evolving prospective. I can listen to you both for hours! Ms. Janelle Monae IS the moment…this album is an instant classic. To top it off, it’s so fitting bcuz we are heading back into the Age of Aquarius…♒️ the Age of Expansion of Consciousness! …& thanks to her the Age of Pleasure! ((Side note - her sipping the last of that capri sun with no hands was toooo adorable))….I appreciate her entire spirit and energy ❤❤❤❤❤

[@FixingCell]

Just discovered Janelle Monae and I love dirty computer it’s one of my favorite albums and I can’t wait to listen to more of her discography!

[@AmerieFanbase]

The album is gonna be BIG!

[@stephaniefrost4910]

37:20 "to be quite frank...I just wanted to eat a fucking shoe" 😂 I love herrrr

[@itzdevii]

oh im bout to REALLY get into janelle thank to this interview. i watched it all in one sitting baby. LOVE THIS

[@thatbarbdre]

My favorite songs by Janelle Monae is ‘Tight Rope’, ‘Dance Apocalyptic’, ‘Queen’, ‘PrimeTime’, ‘Yoga’, ‘Pynk’ & ‘Electric Lady’

[@VallerieMuthoni]

Zachh, love you down baby and so proud of you and your growth but allow me to give just a lil constructive criticism...i think sometimes you get really excited and tend to cut off/interrupt the guest when they're speaking, and I know this is not on purpose and you may not even notice you're doing it but I noticed it quite a few times in the interview. Hope you don't take this the wrong way, just want you to elevate and get better and better with each interview. Much love from Kenya 💛

[@VallerieMuthoni]

that aside tho, i thoroughly enjoyed this interview, we stand a genre-fluid, multi-faceted being!!

[@kendallharris9783]

This collaboration was everything!!!! Absolutely love you both ❤

[@NeffyLe]

Yo, Zach. You did it, brother. I’m in tears.

[@naturalMLO]

THE ABSOLUTE BEST INTERVIEW EVER. WE LOVE YOU ZACH!

[@QuietStorm26]

I was obsessed with the many moons short film in high school.

[@amylemuel5423]

No I'm not the same! Chile that song gives me so much LIFE!!!!!!!! Loved this down! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@artpracticediaries]

this interview with you as the interviewer is such a damn gift, thank you so sooo much!!! ive been following Janelle Monae since her Archandroid days and the questions you asked her + your chemistry and love for one another makes this so so speical. I've seen some of your other vids in the past, but this one hit a specific way and fills me with so much **JOYY** thank youu thank youuu

[@EmJayAnieta]

Okay Zach!!! I see you and your hardwork paying off and getting it as you should and rightful deserve!! 👏 👏 . Love this for you boo also I’m absolutely love Janelle❤❤❤❤

[@AnnaAwesome77]

I’ve been waiting to hear Janelle Monae speak about her passion. Thank you so much Zach!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Love you too 🎉

[@Nebulametal]

Nah this was a iconic interview love thus for you 😮😮

[@Biboche23]

Just saw her live tonight in montreal and what a beautiful expérience! She’s so amazingly talented and her energy, presence, words is unreal it was so beautiful ❤she has evolved even more into the eclectic artist that she is, so smart genuine and always herself. im still high from that had to come back watch this 😂

[@mamiecobb3944]

Great interview young people telling the stories and living in their truth

[@CrownedxKay]

Zach you really THAT NINJA*‼🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾 Being a Detroit Native myself, I LOVE seeing your Star rise❣😍🥰🥳🎉

[@Naturallyangie23]

As someone who has every vinyl! I’m soo excited for this video!

[@Monsieursoulmusic]

Zach you are also truly iconic !❤ We already watch you from France 🇫🇷

[@nitrawilliams7108]

This interview was amazing I love both of them. Janelle this album has me feeling so liberated and sexy af!!!!!!

[@AnnaAwesome77]

I shared this video with about six of my friends. It is so good.

[@ilvdesign]

Literally my 2 of my favorite people in the world! Love you guys!!!!