Madonna Woman of The Year Full Speech | Billboard Women in Music 2016

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[@The_Deaf_Aussie]

"there are some men worth backing. Not becuase they are men, but because they are worthy" Spot on...

[@yannic369]

💯

[@dontmindme5163]

Matthew Harvey as a Male, i agree! Some men are totally idiots.

[@ifyouwouldlisten4078]

Too true

[@tylerlouiskuretichsupadupa1580]

The idiots Preston Kuretich Toni Saunders Pam cornella and affiliates stole about $10,000.00 of my things from a storage trailer at 3799 county road 123 Penrose colorado 81420. This is a statement vof facts total truth Correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. They are as corrupt and incorrect as the worthless piece of shit Fremont county combined court probation department fcsd, cops that arrested me illegally march 11, 2019 etc, stole my gun and necklaces and time. So their bullshit courtscam 19cr144-19m126 is being cancelled.

[@LovleeBaker805]

😎luv it

[@xheisin]

Kesha crying at the end, she was relating big time to this speech

[@OYJluv]

She restrained herself because i bet inside she was ugly-crying. What this girl has been through is horrible

[@PDC1987]

Cobbiant Miguel She didn’t go through anything. She lied about everything, which she admitted in court and is why she had to pay Dr. Luke a defamation settlement. And you idiots lapped it up the whole time, even though not a single other woman came forward.

[@algimantasfedaravicius1664]

@@PDC1987 What is wrong with you STFU

[@Bills-bs4ji]

PDC1987 ur fucking terrible shut up

[@Yugvijay]

Where my animals at

[@ayushighosh20]

5 years later.. 3 pm.. I am a young lady in India watching this.. overwhelmed with a bit of emotion. Contemplating what is it like to be a woman in this society..She is right. Every word of her touches the soul. That's when you know true words have been spoken... 🙏

[@PlastikDialog]

[@Pirlisan]

Being a woman is the best thing! I wouldn't want it to be any other way, although there are instances where it is hard for us. But if we support each other, the world is ours, we still outnumber guys.

[@PS-mh8ts]

You can draw inspiration from Madonna, but for heaven's sake please don't follow her example and whine and bitch and be a crybaby even at the age of 58!

[@smudgeeee6259]

@@Pirlisan blah blah blah

[@CBlargh]

When we saw the marches against rape over there, it took our breath away. To see so many people standing up and fighting back is amazing and inspiring. Maybe it didn't fix the problem, but if it makes one abuser think twice before abusing, I think it's worth it.

[@segamai]

I come back to this speech every so often. It’s so goddamn powerful. It’s long, 10 minutes, and yet the whole time you can just hear a pin drop. Her gaze pierces right through everything and holds you as if she were Medusa. This woman is so powerful it is hard to comprehend.

[@jasonhicks9664]

Same

[@fastlane1776]

I've seen this speech about a dozen times and every time it brings me to tears. You're right.. the light /soul /energy.. that we know as "Madonna" can move mountains and commands a room.. nay a Stadium at her whem.. She's my absolute favorite artist on earth and I feel sooo blessed to have been able to witness her meteoric and unprecedented stay here on earth. It's beyond the music. It's her soul that captivates me. I love her forever and a day ♥ ♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️

[@biaaraujo472]

"I'm a different kind of feminist. I'm a bad feminist." This gave me CHILLS. I might have this tattooed.

[@sylviederoo733]

Me too,She is my heart and soul,my queen for ever👑💕

[@mathijsstoop7007]

Get that tatoe

[@enricovankeeken9503]

:-)

[@dsmith977]

Fuckin cringe lmfaooo5t

[@biaaraujo472]

@@dsmith977 if you heard her story and think it's cringe you must have zero empathy in your heart

[@sammieflute4579]

Trust me, when Madonna dies, everyone is going to be in hysterics talking about how legendary she was.

[@wacko37]

the world will end soon and u talking about these shitty thing its all matrix

[@siblingcat4765]

No.

[@bigsassyster]

I've already thought she died 3 times.

[@elvisphoenix6468]

I said that a million times 🙌🏻

[@offthewallbts4697]

Like the world did with Michael Jackson:(

[@JessicaGrey]

"be what women feel comfortable with you being, around other men" this right here is MASSIVE. we forget as a society that its not only men judging us or labeling us but most importantly its our own kind, women, at times being even more judgmental than the men towards a sexually liberated and daring woman. I personally know many girls like this and they are easily threatened by any remotely attractive woman in their vicinity and it boils their blood to see a girl like that who is confident and unapologetic.

[@sutapagoswami116]

I agree, societal conditioning has made women internalise the misogyny they've been subjected to and now they consciously or unconsciously project that on other women.

[@grazeewonder5937]

True enough.. agree

[@charmalvarez9717]

Ditto

[@CosmicRay650]

They still do! Just look at her Instagram comments, it’s literally just all women bashing and shaming her

[@AppleCinnamon1]

💯🎯

[@miia666]

this is the best speech i’ve ever heard. as a teenage girl, madonna is my biggest inspiration, she has experienced so much fucked up shit, yet managed to open so many doors for other women in the industry and in life in general. love her so so much

[@thelords3394]

This speech should be play every three months on national TV.

[@clivechiam]

LilianO and on every national holiday too

[@theautistic.teacher]

I totally agree

[@DARQAURA]

And then you'll be annoyed after the 4th time. I get what you mean but.... no.

[@claudiadesantis4248]

On the big billboards on young and dundas over and over you are a Genuine feminist and what i would imagine my older sister to be if i ever had one.xoxox

[@GP71_OO]

So right so true

[@WasWasLo]

The newer generation simply doesn't comprehend how much of a legend she is.

[@Tkimba2]

That's because she is not. Otherwise they would, like that do with Michael Jackson, Maria Callas and others. True legends are timeless

[@keeferfleming6345]

❤

[@philiputley9873]

@@Tkimba2 those people are dead. it changes after they die. trust me. people vilified both michael jackson and maria callas while they were alive. it all changes in retrospect.

[@Tkimba2]

@@philiputley9873 yes and no. They had a hard time with the press but people already idolized them when they were alive. Plus, I consider them artistically 100 times more valid then madonna

[@WasWasLo]

Tomba 2 according to an algorithm based on thousands of critic lists Madonna is the most acclaimed female artist of all time.

[@iconicphotostudios]

This woman saved my life. I was suicidal when I came out, because my family had such a hard time with it. But Madonna came on tv -I already loved her music - and said in an interview, "Gay people are my biggest fans - I wouldn't have a career without them! My brother is gay." I knew in that moment if Madonna could love me, someone out there would love me for who I am. So, I lived. It sounds dramatic, and it's is, but it's 100 percent the truth.

[@ugi976]

Omg ...how good I feel..someone decided to live

[@donryan3153]

I've watched this about 20 times and every time I start to cry. Everything she says is true, and it's why I'll be by her side to the end.

[@marcosyvanovich1982]

ME TOO! TO THE END!

[@immes682]

why do you cry ?

[@johnnnnny]

​@@immes682Maybe because it's is heartfelt and emotional?

[@mslitchick]

Me too.

[@justinhawley3180]

It makes me cry and I’m a dude.

[@konraddygudaj257]

After this speech, I changed my mind about her. She is right.

[@kevinblackshaw8347]

I love HER , But i liked the fact it called out everyone for mistreating women including women without being man hating

[@konraddygudaj257]

@@kevinblackshaw8347 Yes, but she later apologized.

[@michaelmcdonald2326]

Look up the full uncensored version of this speech. Billboard have cut large parts of the speech that are very important! ❤️

[@konraddygudaj257]

@@michaelmcdonald2326 I have not seen that.

[@herewegokids7]

Same.

[@theEXOaudio]

"when I started there was no internet, so they had to say it in my face" that is something. if that happened to artists of today I think most of them wouldn't survive.

[@wylier]

But it IS happening to artists of today, due to the internet and twitter.

[@jasonle520]

theEXOaudio I don’t think you understand what she’s saying. Back then, if someone didn’t like her, they would have to say it to her face, but the thing is, people are too afraid to do that. But now, people can hide behind the screen and hate all that they want.

[@theEXOaudio]

@@jasonle520 yes that could be some of the instances. but her point was that if someone didn't like her, they'd say it to her face even if it was few since like you said, "people are afraid to do that" directly in her face. but remember, there are actual critics out there where some of their job is to "critic" what she does. I don't know for you, but if there were people directly saying that in my face, I'd be more bothered rather than a lot of people bashing me on social media because I could just shut down my notifications. and some of the hate today were just bandwagon. imagine, someone to say something in her face means that they really "meant" what they said probably unlike social media where people just jump on the hate train. think about this too: madonna is still active in her career back then and now. so she's also experiencing those "behind the screen" social media hate. I bet if you search i hate madonna there's also hate going on social media on her. but the fact that she told that story where "people used to say it in my face" means that is more bothering and it affected her more than current social media thing. and it was the 80s. I am sure most people were blunt back then. please let's not dive into i-dont-think-you-understand-what-she-meant and just focus on the message of what she's saying. it's that hate will always be there. people should be more considerate of the words they say and actions that they do.

[@anmolpreetsingh2924]

theEXOaudio ask taylor ...in 2009 it was still on face ...that’s why she admire Madonna

[@lunarodrigues214]

Anmolpreet Singh Yes ❤️ And Taylor was named recently « Woman Of The Decade » at this same event and her speech was iconic too

[@FayCreative]

I’m SOoooo proud to say I’ve met Madonna!!! In 2009! In a private house social in London!! She was so nice!!! No celeb ego classist nonsense. She was wearing a tracksuit and was holding her adopted baby from Africa. Her face was like porcelain, flawless. She was really nice and treated everyone as equals. I’m glad I met her! 💖

[@Jimmy911ism]

How did you wind up there? Are you a designer or writer? Not saying you don't belong, just curious. I've long been a fan of Madonna and I gather she's pretty cool and a good soul, but it's a pity if she feels resentment towards men. That's a bit sad.

[@MrTiggerr84]

@@Jimmy911ism Dude because men fucked up the world and blame it on women and it takes a woman to get the job done

[@mirelaiordache1222]

​@@Jimmy911ismshe made it clear about what men she is talking about. Not all, because they are ones they are worth it and good, strong men.

[@CurtisCameron]

This is the most vulnerable I’ve ever seen her.

[@altuzarraok]

This speech should be preserved for eternity.

[@milzijex7340]

Stop grovelling

[@harleyquiinnnn]

Preach

[@wickid3616]

as long as the internet exists it will be. what a great person to love, to cherish.

[@mikebeesley3150]

Ya an eternal hell fire,what a load of fucking shit.

[@slb4056]

@@mikebeesley3150 you love this speech lol

[@hayakhan2738]

I thought Selena gave the best speech I thought Ariana did I thought Billie did I was wrong somehow I found the best speech ever made on this planet earth

[@rubycitalaksana5254]

Not ariana and billie🤢

[@justforfun4055]

Billie? Lmao 😂 r u for real? That little gurl who was born yesterday? 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[@damn3876]

This is how a female brings another female down by comparing her with another female. That has been taught by some females but not learned by some.

[@moonmoon2118]

@@damn3876 exactly she is saying here to support each other and here we can see they learned nothing from this really nonsense people

[@harleyquiinnnn]

@@damn3876 I hope you meant the replying comments above not the original poster, because she didnt "bring others down", she simply said she changed her mind. Comparison is not inheritedly bad, it's only bad when purposefully used to bring someone down

[@farheenrokon1272]

even her haters respect her. this woman is amazing.

[@SalmanKhan-vk4jz]

What is "to stick around" she is referring to? Please tell?

[@siobhangallagher2576]

@@SalmanKhan-vk4jzfor not letting those word they called her stop her from doing what she loves, they thought those words would slow her down. They didn't though.

[@spartandojo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJTVlKOHi7l3rsU

[@freya1710]

yeah, i don’t like her, especially how she has treated other artists in recent days, although she is unique and i respect she is an icon

[@LPBineli]

She's the Queen

[@GreatArtExplained]

Amazing speech - Good on you Madonna!

[@AnthonyGrantPressRelease]

shut up

[@J.Evans_Official]

This was hands down one of the best speeches EVER. She was brutally honest and I loved every second of it. I admire her great strength. Women should be able to do anything a man CAN DO

[@azocaruk1]

Look, if this is your goal in life as a woman...that is very boring. You carry life, we don't!

[@J.Evans_Official]

@@azocaruk1 what are you talking about go sit down

[@jeannettejurado7850]

Enrique Azocar that sounds very misogynistic you

[@tomjey]

Damn straight!

[@mylittlesecretiamdeadpool9704]

Nope it's like you're implying women can be men, so no women can do all things men can do so🖕

[@just_cade]

What an icon. People don't give Madonna the credit and respect that she deserves.

[@scottjharris]

Just Cade lmao yes they do

[@namasivayanpillainarayanap7710]

She is the every thing meant to music industry for ever, but only few tried to respect what's really a woman could deserve, 'Rain 'ing so "crazy 4 u" something to rememb, with "Forbidden Love "that 'take a bow', in our life by the greatest singeress!Thanks.

[@kmariammm9504]

She is a queen game changer everything truly inspiring

[@AlexanderNovak0]

well she is interesting as a person but a terrible singer ...somehow she managed to stay in business ...is she a great person ...well who knows ..a lot of trash came out of her ... there are much more talented positive people in business ...she is just bolt and daring

[@aminahali4109]

It’s funny how you’re saying she is like you know her and if she was a terrible singer I highly doubt that she would’ve made it as long as she did.

[@donnashavatt626]

The best speech I've heard in a very long time. Inspiring, honest, true. Madonna is truly incredible. In every way.

[@suzettelouw3090]

Watching this 7 years later.. what a powerful and profound speech that brought me to tears.. truth is, I used to be THAT woman, the one who judged you, who would criticize you for what you looked like, acted, and behaved, I put myself on a pedestal and thought of myself as a woman of "values" who would never put myself out there as you did. How wrong was I... the beauty of aging brings wisdom though... I now know that subconsciously I was envious, not of your fame or fortune, but envious of your ability to be comfortable in your own skin, so comfortable with who you are, that other's opinions did not matter. My takeaways from this speech are to ACCEPT and embrace who you are, fully, your past and your present, your warts and all that goes with it, and to be GRATEFUL, not only for the people who support and agree with you but more so those that do not, as how you react to those who don't agree with you is your CHOICE, Madonna CHOSE to take motivation and inspiration from those who did not agree with her.

[@rlorendean]

I found your comment inspiring as well as Madonna's speech. Few people really change, it's hard to see past our preconceived ideas.

[@suzettelouw3090]

Thank you for your kind comment and yes, most people sadly never find their voices. If only we can all realize we have something worth hearing❤

[@BgDreamer09]

This woman has practically invented the Pop stars that we adore today. She is a living legend.

[@MrUsermister]

... I do not adore today's pop stars

[@smexydolphin3922]

Maybe he meant the good pop stars

[@molloyfan9229]

We don’t adore them, they’re horrible. And yes she is partly responsible

[@jordanlandfair9068]

@Bart Lee that’s almost every pop singer from Beyoncé to Taylor Swift

[@Imawesomehaga]

@@molloyfan9229 you are entitled to your wrong opinion

[@harlequin3018]

"Fuck it. I'm a different kind of feminist. A bad feminist." She is a true legend in my opinion.

[@CR7_IS_THE_GOAT_14]

Camille Paglia is way smarter and an actual feminist, unlike Madonna who is intrenched in victimhood

[@myfriendisaac]

9:51 “...to the doubters, the naysayers, to everyone that gave me hell & said I could not, that I would not, that I must not... your resistance made me stronger!” 👏🏾💘💯

[@thehitman6963]

Madonna is my biggest inspiration. She is the true queen and deserves all praises

[@angelwings5136]

Absolutely correct... She Deserves The Noble Peace Prize...

[@ioanniszisis804]

She is SOOOOO ahead of her time. Always was, always will be. Love her or hate her, she is a unique artist and a true feminist.

[@raidagacemi6936]

A baaad feminist 😎😎

[@youtubeuser3740]

@@raidagacemi6936 The OG queen of feminism

[@spartandojo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJTVlKOHi7l3rsU

[@C.Noble13]

😅 he was.

[@thesongtowoody]

I disagree, these are very ancient and archaic sins, masking itself as progressive, innovative, a head of her time, when really this corruption is as old as the world, as old as ancient egypt. You've been duped.

[@rachel.isabelle]

She just dragged the entire music industry. No one else has had the courage to do that, she's so damn strong. I love her! Proud to call her my idol

[@yagovalle7788]

Oh yeah! And what really impresses me is her ability to be both vunerable and strong at the same time! I also love her and have in her a huge inspiration. Proud to call her my idol, my muse, my guide! Btw, loved you "Attacked by dogs" playing Devil Pray instrumental in the back!

[@jeancillo]

Rachel Isabelle mine too! My personal history can be tell trough her music ❤️

[@PunkForAReason]

Yago Valle being vulnerable IS being strong ♡

[@yagovalle7788]

+Diana Muller Thies, fuck yeah! The Queen herself sang "it takes more strength to cry...".

[@shadypikachu4475]

*yawn* Gaga has been doing this for years

[@dani_mary9765]

I remember being 13 years old and watching this with goosebumps. She was so right. She still is, my mom just cried through this whole speech

[@sreemayeemukherjee5054]

This speech itself is Oscar worthy ❤️

[@mariamkalandadze215]

This is the best woman of the year speech I’ve heard

[@kevinblackshaw8347]

i loved it as she called out society in general

[@maaattkkk1958]

@@lunarodrigues214 please....

[@donyanadi3546]

Matteo what? She is right tho.

[@ramirobrandan6470]

@@lunarodrigues214 well...

[@tylerlouiskuretichsupadupa1580]

The idiots Preston Kuretich Toni Saunders Pam cornella and affiliates stole about $10,000.00 of my things from a storage trailer at 3799 county road 123 Penrose colorado 81420. This is a statement vof facts total truth Correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. They are as corrupt and incorrect as the worthless piece of shit Fremont county combined court probation department fcsd, cops that arrested me illegally march 11, 2019 etc, stole my gun and necklaces and time. So their bullshit courtscam 19cr144-19m126 is being cancelled.

[@AlbertoEscalante15]

Michael Jackson may have been a pop icon, like many other icons such as Elvis and The Beatles, but Madonna is a pop, culture, feminist, LGBTQ+, overall icon. As a Queer person, Madonna's advocacy for the gay community is something I will always be thankful for.

[@agnesquinto3361]

No one should compare them from each other. They are all great in their own field. Each have their own identity and advocacy. That's why I appreciate them aside from their music. They didn't just sing out there and go home and enjoy every pennies they have. They have shared it to the world. That's all that matters. They truly cared for every fans. Most artists nowadays sadly don't do much charities.

[@simoncowell8238]

Darling, Michael Jackson supported multiple charities, made friends with a white boy who had aids. Invited cancer patients to his house and gave them treatment for free. Madonna is incredible and so are these people. Stop comparing them. Michael is KING.

[@unknowndriver6652]

I knew you were gay even before you said it

[@Sweetpagal_]

@@simoncowell8238 MJ indeed was a real humanitarian I have never seen a celebrity in my life that has done that much charity that he has, he’s saved lives around the world

[@kristuti1]

There is literally a book with all the humanitarian work that he has done (what's known for the public) listed by months and weeks. He did something every month or week of his life, he also left 20% of his earnings to go to the charity after his death. He was such a good person it would be hard to list everything, I suggest to get more info you will be surprised.

[@romycrabb5725]

SO much truth in every single word she spoke. I am currently sobbing for her, for me and for all the women in the world and in history who have been oppressed and hurt by this society. Thank you Madonna

[@baybayreed83]

I love her. Sad all of our 80s legends are gone. George M. Bowie. Prince. Whitney. Michael. She is a living legend and sad the children of this generation won’t have what we had in music. Inspiration!.

[@senorgato70]

The thing that hit me hardest was when she said she wished she had a peer to lean on. But her peers vilified her as much as everyone else.

[@ginasousabranco5637]

Because in 1983 she came out of nowhere and quiker than Ray of Light went viral. Dominating the entire decade through music, videos, live performances, magazines, movies, theater and even the most talked about marriage and divorce to Sean Penn. In 1989, she received the Artist of The Decade 1980s award elected by Billboard, MTV and DYI Musician kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHzQZYeNdtqlrq8 Previously, in 1986, she received the Video Vanguard Award. Madonna received this Vanguard Award two years before Michael Jackson. Madonna had an immense popularity since then by pushing the boundaries and provoking without any fear. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnayXmRjo9WHppI

[@_nidael]

@Louis Mariano and shes being supporting newbies like Britney, Miley, Ariana, even Gaga back in the day. B y e

[@CrystalCoffin]

@Louis Mariano : What "bashing" she ever did to other artists? Do you have any fucking receipts? Or you are just a mental patient? Fuck off to a Shitney Houston video thanks.

[@dearjessie83]

@Louis Mariano girl what? other female artists were shading Madonna left and right calling her slut and other shit while she was just making music. Shut your hole if you're here just to spread your vile tongue.

[@carryb6234]

@Louis Mariano Madonna never attack any artist unless they attack her first. Bye

[@TheHAYATO1019]

The road to becoming a queen is so difficult. Madonna who deserves to be queen of pop.

[@Reinvented04]

🙌🙌😍 yes

[@marciodesouza2166]

She's is

[@kramsok]

@Sailor Mercury let's start with Britney, Xtina, Beyonce

[@oldtownboy8107]

No , not at all . There are many who deserves more than her .

[@thomasedison4297]

NoPE.HATERS, MADONNA INDEED QUEEN POP.ASIAN ARTIST OR IDOL KNOW ABOUT IT.SHES QUEEN OF HOLLYWOOD POP CROWN.

[@petermcglone7172]

I am a Man but a sensitive pisces man. Madona is the bravest person of artistic genius that I have ever witnessed.

[@luisvalladares3515]

iconic & inspiration. People just don't want to recognize her important role in pop culture. She is genius and brave, she is fragile and explosive. she is the one and only queen

[@maryhill00]

"I remember wishing I had a female here, that I could look to for support.." that hit hard. I could feel how alone she felt at that time. What an amazing STRONG woman she truly is.

[@gushernandez25]

I started crying. I know the feeling. It sank my heart and broke it.

[@maryhill00]

@@gushernandez25 Loneliness and depression. Most awful state of mind person could possibly have.

[@gushernandez25]

@@maryhill00 It is. The worst thing one could possible experience is to be surrounded by people who make you feel alone. Like Madonna said, "the most controversial thing I have ever done is to stick around."

[@courtneycoley8487]

Yes I felt that deep too and felt it in her. I know that is why I'm so strong

[@ginasousabranco5637]

There were no Madonna before Madonna

[@grard4141]

Madonna is the best-selling female artist in the history of music and billboard ranked her number 1 above The Beatles as the most important legend in music history. RESPECT

[@curtiscj3087]

Lies

[@mbaneforosemary330]

Absolutely lies

[@oldtownboy8107]

She is the best selling female artist , but not greater than Michael Jackson , Elvis Presley and Beatles .

[@nathanjohntv7902]

@@oldtownboy8107 1st. michael jackson is not female. Dont ever compare her. 2nd. They have different abilities when it comes to their singing talent. 3rd. Were talking about female artist.. and lastly im not starting a fight here. Ok!!

[@thomasedison4297]

@@nathanjohntv7902 that "old town' USER is something else he really hate people plz clean it soul sir or mam it Karen here .At least she in billboard while U looking at her in this speech accepting woman if the year BTC

[@robertbuick3908]

This makes me cry everytime i watch it. I thank god for her being here she gave me hope after my mum died. And i have clung onto that emmotionally ever since. I needed help from my dad and fot nothing but madonna gave me the force to fight on. X x

[@gotnxt14]

I have always admired Madonna for expressing herself Unapologetically uniquely. One of the greatest trailblazers of all time. She nailed it in this powerful and authentic speech. A queen and a legend 🙌 ❤️💋 and an icon!!

[@beez1772]

After she finnished her speech I was just few seconds staring at my phone. She's such a strong woman, who successfully fought against sexism and homophobia. Thank you.

[@TJ0564]

Homophobia* I get it, though. Edit: Ignore me. Idk why I cared so much about spelling more than your comment. Sorry.

[@tylerlouiskuretichsupadupa1580]

The idiots Preston Kuretich Toni Saunders Pam cornella and affiliates stole about $10,000.00 of my things from a storage trailer at 3799 county road 123 Penrose colorado 81420. This is a statement vof facts total truth Correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. They are as corrupt and incorrect as the worthless piece of shit Fremont county combined court probation department fcsd, cops that arrested me illegally march 11, 2019 etc, stole my gun and necklaces and time. So their bullshit courtscam 19cr144-19m126 is being cancelled.

[@mramericana1629]

You have issues

[@tylerlouiskuretichsupadupa1580]

@@mramericana1629 eh, who you talking to?

[@lastday2274]

Snatched all them wigs when she said, "be what women feel comfortable with you being around men".

[@thatomadubedube3157]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭bra!Word!🍃🙌🏿

[@patchoulini]

Can someone explain that phrase to me I don't really get it

[@aprilwilcher3311]

stooler she’s saying that society doesn’t want a woman to be smart, sexy, strong, opinionated, confident, dresses provocatively, etc. All the qualities that might make other women uncomfortable because their man might be attracted to them. Shes saying don’t conform and compromise yourself.

[@patchoulini]

@@aprilwilcher3311 thanks for explaining

[@nightmare_core_]

@@aprilwilcher3311 what society? China? Islam? N.Korea?cuba?

[@nariverjcm]

Even when you replay this speech and get tears out about this powerful speech is amazing. This woman is an icon. A leader. 🙌🏼

[@JP_Champs]

This gotta be the most powerful meaningful and emblematic speech ever on the show business history

[@ZERO-rj1xv]

I'm not a huge fan of Modanna's music but I respect her career and her honestly with all my heart! She's a good role model and very smart. This speech was very inspiring.

[@mariamkalandadze215]

Bobby Digital she’s an extremely powerful and smart woman

[@lxa2815]

Bobby Digital she’s my role model

[@lucasmatiasavila.]

Bobby Digital the demon? Girl, shut the fuck up.

[@harleyquiinnnn]

@@bobbydigital5236 She's confident and very aware of the right of sexual self-determination, that's why she inspires me like no other woman. Shes also aware of sexism and calls out other WOMEN for being sexist against man, that shows that she's an independent brave thinker. That's why I think shes a great role model. Perhaps you hear about the times she flashed a girl on stage, that was not right and it shouldnt be tolerated. But apart from that, she is an amazing human.

[@rehanabegum1709]

It's inspiring for all the women...hats off to Madonna and her struggles...i love you....

[@haleemasherkhan7612]

The most controversial thing she did was to stick around. What a greater woman. A fighter! Epic speech and an inspiration to women.

[@islandgal2583]

Haleema Sherkhan - Powerful Speech, spoken like a true diva 👍🏾💜

[@stephenodriscolllynch5160]

This is the one of the reasons why people love her she always stands up for her self and for women the best speech ever

[@stacysmith7387]

I love your comment. I can really appreciate anyone who will stand up and protect a woman because every day of our lives, we are protecting others, and hoping that the other person would do the same if we needed them too/

[@okytakka]

I love you so much Madonna thanks for everything that you had done for the world to acceptance and love you are a legend

[@jfy1680]

"In life there is no real safety except self belief" GREAT ARTIST *GREAT WOMAN.*

[@michaeljudge8546]

EXACTLY 👋

[@michaelalvarez1948]

“If you’re a girl, you have to play the game”

[@deedee5631]

Not so much anymore. Maybe more so back the.

[@Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos]

@@deedee5631 ya luckily things r changing...it's because of strong women in the entertainment industry resisted the white Straight men in power for a long time... Madonna, Janet Jackson, Pat Benator, The Chicks, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Britney Spears, P!nk, Avril Lavigne, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus etc....so many strong women went against a patriarchal attitude that ruled the music industry for so long...for that all of these women were vilified in some way or the other.

[@allylou5151]

So true.... because I don't, why I get so much crap!!!

[@shinhatiwolf_]

This is why I love Madonna so much. I love her powerful and motivational speeches she has talked about on these topics. Thank you Madonna. I’m a 19 year old fan and I really admire your strength when it comes to being a woman in this world. I’m also very happy to have started really listening to your music and your speeches. Me having been struggling with dealing with people who try to tell me that I can’t do this, or I can’t do that in life because of my “disability”, because of your words and your strength you have really inspired me to be a very strong, independent young woman in this world. Thank you for all your love and support towards women of all ages, thank you for your motivational speeches, your unconditional love and support for people in the LGBTQ+ community like myself. Thank you for being you. I’ve discovered your music through my mother ever since I was a kid, and after starting to listen to your music more, as well as your speeches. You’ve really inspired me through everything. Thank you so much! Much love. 🥺❤️

[@eddiemachetti6862]

Madonna for me, was never was a musician that I listened to much, but I did realize how important she was throughout the years. This speech here I did listen to and she really said true and honest words of experience and wisdom. A Very wonderful and soul deep speech Madonna. 🤘🏽

[@edouardsavrot1352]

Without her, the world would not probably be as open minded with sexuality than it is today, even if it is not as open minded as I wish it should be. Madonna is surely the one to whom Freedom and tolerance can rely on. How many teenagers did she save by talking about aids, sexuality and tolerance. She is definitely a very good person.

[@sylviederoo733]

Yes she is man No one can or wont udertsand what An artist,legend,and above all fither and sorry, but deep Hurt women,still,that is thé one thing that everyone deels to miss,she is human!!like me love like everybody out there, No more,but this:MADONNA.

[@xanderusa1]

Even thou her artwork invited ppl to be promiscuous, violent, and rebellious against the religion and Government, so I find your comment really double standard.

[@litido4799]

@@xanderusa1 pffffffffffff... Boring.

[@bhumphries1360]

@@xanderusa1 it's our duty as human beings to question everything, and to also fight for everything we believe deeply in. When the day comes that I stop questioning and fighting, I'll be buried six feet below.

[@tylerlouiskuretichsupadupa1580]

The idiots Preston Kuretich Toni Saunders Pam cornella and affiliates stole about $10,000.00 of my things from a storage trailer at 3799 county road 123 Penrose colorado 81420. This is a statement vof facts total truth Correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. They are as corrupt and incorrect as the worthless piece of shit Fremont county combined court probation department fcsd, cops that arrested me illegally march 11, 2019 etc, stole my gun and necklaces and time. So their bullshit courtscam 19cr144-19m126 is being cancelled.

[@ginasousabranco5637]

Thank you for being a "bad feminist" exposing double standards. You're not a bad feminist. You're a badass feminist.

[@Ada-tv7zl]

If someone is badass for sure it's Madonna!

[@ellowowers4731]

@@Ada-tv7zl because people told her not to age as her song will not be played in radio.

[@LucSeacroftOFFICIAL]

yess. It's sad she completely misquoted Camille Paglia though, she loves Madonna and said she was the future of feminism.

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

😂😂

[@MrUsermister]

... could someone please explain what "feminist" means in the first place, as most recently people use words and definitions like "ready-to-use" slogans

[@mrsymoore1041]

Wow what an amazing speech. Madonna showing her vulnerabilities and how life has shaped the artist and woman we see before us ❤❤❤

[@CokeBeats]

Beautiful speech from a truly inspiring artist. Madonna is more than an amazing artist, she's true inspiration.

[@harleyquiinnnn]

As an 18 year old girl I ask myself why did I hear of her only now? All she represents is so important for us young girls and we have a few idols we look up to but she? She's strong and unapologetic on another level. Why is she so unknown among us? I truly admire her and now have hung up some quotes of her in my room. She breaks the rules in a way I've never seen before and she inspires me on a whole other level. I wish that more young people and especially girls become aware of her. Madonna, thank you, I love you

[@ginasousabranco5637]

Most of the today's teenagers idols (Beyoncé, Britney, Christina, Arianna, Katy, Rihanna, Cardi B, Ava Max...) have Madonna as their own idol, as mother figure. You really must check how Madonna a professional dancer in 1983 that came out of nowhere and quiker than Ray of Light went viral. She dominated the entire decade through music, videos, live performances, magazines, movies, theater and even the most talked about marriage and divorce to Sean Penn. In 1989, she received the Artist of The Decade 1980s award elected by Billboard, MTV and DYI Musician kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHzQZYeNdtqlrq8 Previously, in 1986, she received the Video Vanguard Award. Madonna received this Vanguard Award two years before Michael Jackson. Madonna had an immense popularity since then by pushing the boundaries and provoking without any fear. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnayXmRjo9WHppI

[@ida_sriyaka]

I'm so happy to hear your thoughts. I'm 37 and Madonna is my biggest idol, but even people my age are quite ignorant about her, and do believe it's because of sexist and ageist media. And people are like a flock of sheep as well, if one critic is slagging her off, then lots of people agree without forming an opinion for themselves. There's so much great music and energy coming from Madonna, as well as interviews, films, quotes... And oh yeah, let's not forget that she never kisses ass, which is why some people don't like her as much as the other people pleasing entertainers. She's genuine

[@lunarodrigues214]

Gina Sousa Branco You forgot Taylor Swift. Madonna was so inspiring to Taylor. As Madonna said, « before there was no Internet, so people had to say it to my face » and Taylor was criticized at the 2009 VMAs by Kanye West so she relates to that.

[@lizr2728]

The boys of our time do not admire her because they have not taken the time to listen to her albums. She is iconic. I am also 18 years old and I admire her very much. She is a very strong woman. I'm sure if she launches a biopic, the young audience will listen to her like what happened with Queen

[@zjoseph9554]

@Tamusi Spears Except Britney will never become Woman.of the Year....

[@ililoves11]

I am seeing this for the first time in Nov 2019 and I never knew I needed this so badly. I am crying.

[@HannahJamiie]

same...

[@ellakidane960]

Same😭 I thought like I have to accept it like that because I'm done fighting but now I feel so empowered to continue this fucking fight I love madonna 👑❤🥺

[@ifyouwouldlisten4078]

@@ellakidane960 Exactly! I was like I'm exhausted and done with this shit a week ago, and hear I am for round 1000- not backing down or covering/'nicing' myself up

[@ellakidane960]

@@ifyouwouldlisten4078 ikr Yessss

[@KristinaMaca8]

me too

[@georgev6360]

What a speech from Madonna !!! Absolutely spoken from the heart. This icon opened the door wide open to most of the current young female artists.

[@limmingming4022]

she made me cry with her extravagant speech .she speaks my experiences in life too !I now have even More Respact for HER !

[@MrPopaganda]

"I think that the most controversial thing I've done is to stick around"

[@gushernandez25]

Im quoting her from now on.

[@perryrobles4750]

“I love you, Madonna. But more than that, I respect you.”

[@zook838]

She is always a few years a head of her time and suddenly I am intrigued in the noble way she name checked Camille Paglia. The next re-invention is hugely- welcomed. What a gift.

[@af-ni6ej]

Its crazy that this message is more applicable now in todays climate than it was back in 2016. Madonna will forever take the hit in order for fellow females to thrive years later. I fucking adore you Madge, you spearheaded so many movements and rarely got acknowledged for it but we ACKNOWLEDGE, LOVE, ADORE, ADMIRE AND APPRECIATE YOU. And we thank you.

[@SalmanKhan-vk4jz]

What is "to stick around" she is referring to? Please tell?

[@Dante1111]

@@SalmanKhan-vk4jz to continue making music despite the radio blatantly saying they will not play her songs because of her age yet her albums still reach number 1.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

Little known fact: Back in her early day, Rolling Stone point blank stated SHE WOULD NOT LAST. SHE WAS A FLASH IN THE PAN. They also knocked every album Led Zeppelin ever made. So they definitely made some errors of judgment over the years. Especially about my girl, Madam M, who is still standing tall, even after 35 years; LIVING LEGEND. 👍

[@martinanugent5045]

R=They gave Madonna 6 months in the business.And hailed Cyndi Lauper as the saviour.

[@williamhewett2656]

Rebecca Hopkins RS is such a joke and these bs artist they push.

[@ginasousabranco5637]

@@martinanugent5045 Billboard made the same by comparing Madonna to Cyndi Lauper

[@kevinblackshaw8347]

Whitney, Michael , prince son sad

[@J.Evans_Official]

Rolling stone is always out of touch with music and its true effect on people

[@quidproquo82]

I fucking love this speech. I'm so happy that she has finally allowed herself to be vulnerable in public and show her humanity. Here she is fiercely intelligent, tender, and yet totally defiant.

[@seesthruit]

youtubeuser I agree, she really opened up..a true leader of the people shows her feelings. I loved it when she took her strength to carry on, saying "No".

[@yagovalle7788]

Exactly! Impressing her capacity to be vunerable and yet strong at the same time!

[@quidproquo82]

That part really affected me. It's like the 34 years of strength she has had to project almost seemed to give way for a split second. Even in her vulnerability she will not give her haters the satisfaction. That last line was one for the ages.

[@williamgushikem1984]

Re-watching and writing this after being on the most emotional and biggest concert on my life in Brazil - Rio de Janeiro 4th May 2024, and I just wanna say a huge Thank You for being the greatest , the only one and to inspire a lot of generations, queer people and woman all across the globe. We love you - with all our strenghts.

[@kay-deepicerno5025]

My heart n soul both break and heal repeatedly everytime she speaks!!

[@rebelblue]

*Listen to her, she knows what she is talking about, always amazing, smart woman! Happy 60th Birthday Madonna!! ♥*

[@shewhosdifferent7396]

60? It looks good on her 💁🏽‍♀️💜

[@EYALSAADOUN]

SHAME on Billboard editors for EDITING OUT ""I stand before you as a doormat. Oh, I mean, as a female entertainer"

[@bitteatthestart]

exactly what I meant to say, as it's NOT a full speech at all... but I guess, beggars can't be choosers...so even the bleeped out, edited version is a gift, and an inspirational one...

[@PiroddiPi]

Why did they do that ? :/

[@jaky411]

When she said that she felt paralyzed, that hit hard. she truly is one of a kind and nthing stops her from being her true self and her truth.

[@leylauk]

Still people attack you....but you are the queen!

[@golden_kiwi_]

She is right, I’ve never took a lot interest in her, when I saw this in my recommendations I clicked on it out of curiosity, but she caught me off-guard, she talked about some things Ive been thinking about myself especially and that I let toxic opinions get to me, like being the girl everyone expects me to be while hanging around boys and always putting up an act. I don’t see men and females separated, I see personality and the human that is standing right in front of me, but society is so focused on gender roles and the mainstream flow that either you have to get real thick skin to survive being yourself emotionally and mentally or you totally loose out. Thank you for this speech Madonna.

[@MusicTlse31]

You got it right, I agree. When I think of how strong she must have been (and still be because she always get some shit even today) I can only admire her more. And what a catalogue and career, it’s really amazing.

[@PuertoRicoPat]

Wow, Madonna. This was one of the most powerful and honest speeches on being a woman I have ever heard. It reached me to my core and is extremely empowering to me. Thank you.

[@ryanscarola]

This is the greatest speech I've ever heard.

[@ianparis3019]

i don't know why this speech has been edited and these sentences has been cut out “Michael is gone. Tupac is gone. Prince is gone. Whitney is gone. Amy Winehouse is gone. David Bowie is gone. But I’m still standing. I’m one of the lucky ones and every day I count my blessings."

[@swiftieforever9793]

I am a boy but I couldn't hold my tears to this speech.

[@sinaatdaylight5436]

YAAAs swiftie BOYY :)

[@pujix8934]

Dont cry machi

[@WeatherMondacicci]

Hey, it only shows that you are human, don't let false men tell you that it's wrong to cry and express your feelings. The new masculinity is here and it is much much kinder to males than the past.

[@khudejabegum2763]

Masculinity is not about holding your tears back. It is about wiping away the tears of others. That's how you be a good human being, much more important than being a man. Written by a swiftie 😊

[@yojiviriak675]

Gay?

[@jairramirez_]

This might be the greatest speech ever made by an artist.

[@Lewe3]

Lots of people, lots of opinions. Why is it so difficult to just recognise even if ‘she’s not your t thing’ what she’s accomplished & created during the last 40 yes 40 yrs!!! So glad to have been arou nd what was now looking back - wonderful years 🎉😊

[@martintrimmo4272]

It's 2022 and the first time this came to my attention ... A few minutes ago I saw that it was shared on one of my Facebook friend's page so I decided to view... I'm not even a woman and this speach applied to me in so many ways ... These are the things that need to be going Viral so that we especially as the younger generation can use as guidance and also look at others from deeper than the surface and not just what they appear to be ... This is definitely the speech of a lifetime... Thank you Madonna 🙏... Respect

[@louiselouisethebest]

They cut the speech. She also made a very strong opening, saying "I stand before you as a doormat". i thought that was very powerful and the main focus of the speech. She talks about how people should get more informed. Madonna talks about life. she talks about her spiritual change in ray of light. they also cut out other things about the gay community she spoke about and mentioning other stars, saying shes lucky she's still here. Strange choice, billboard

[@kazzymoviefan]

Yeah I thought the same too! Where IS the full speech? I think I saw it on the billboard site?

[@seesthruit]

Lola Larassa I just watched the Billboard site and its cut there. The show itself cut too! Bad deal Billboard!

[@tomstanely]

Yeah i noticed it too. She even mentioned Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Prince and maybe some other stars too.

[@yagovalle7788]

Sad. Do you remember what she said about lgbt community?

[@mario20696]

She said "People are dying of AIDS everywhere (late 70's). It was not safe to be gay, it was not cool to be associated with the gay community"

[@xroshamariex]

this speech is inspirational.

[@billbuffett2092]

A copy

[@yagovalle7788]

Madonna is inspirational, always.

[@GenderPranks]

no it's victim pussy shit.

[@RisXXX]

It seams there is something truthful in this speach. When she was saying what she was expected to do in her life and what she had done because she was expected to do - it is basically everything what she has done in her life. She dedicated her life to companies she worked. She basically said what I was thinking all the time - she is creation of somebody else. Image of Madonna is just corporative creation and we don't actually know real Louise Ciccone. Probably she doesn't exsist. And I think it has noting to do with her gender. It has to do with people who sell their souls to the Devil. Louise Ciccone had to die Madonna to be born. Very sad. There is no way return. Now she must do everything what devil does to her, otherwise Madonna is dead.

[@equalizertime5350]

+Damir Ilic YES MADDONNA HAS SOLD HER SOUL TO SATAN ALONG TIME AGO THE BEST YOU CAN DO IS PRAY FOR HER THAT SHE HAS REAL COURAGE AND REPENTS OR SHE SPENDS ETERNITY IN HELL SO SAD HER LIFE FOR NOTHING. ......

[@alemapblossom1675]

When I grow up I want to be the kind of woman that Madonna is . I play this once a year to remind myself that as a woman I matter.i deserve what I want and that as an artist you have to fight on . Thank you for sticking around Madonna you are and always an inspiration.Thank you for saying those words.

[@MaryLeguera]

Definitely one of the best, most powerful and bad ass speech from a woman! Madonna, one of the greatest music artist of all time!🖤

[@adamblue2980]

I think this is one of the best moments of her career.

[@csjobson7763]

Three minutes into her speech and I started tearing up. Madonna is one of our last great icons and legends. #TeamMadonna all day and every day.

[@yagovalle7788]

Forever and ever

[@kenalexandremeridi]

Yas

[@socobbb]

We as a society should appreciate having living legends. We should stop glorifying people when they die.

[@angelwings5136]

I Was Born In 1970 Always Was A Madonna Fan😊🤗... Still to this day I listen only to Madonnas Music👌👌👌.... Madonna You Are So Gorgeous Stunning And, Beautiful Inside And Out.💛💐🌹❤️.. Grate Speech 👏👏👏... BOMB💣💣💣💥💥💥.... 💪💪💪.... LOVE YOU MADONNA 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️....

[@anjalibharti9802]

This speech gave me goosebumps ❤🔥

[@pgupta24]

this is the MOST POWERFUL, GENUINE and 'right to the point' speech on women rights and working women, I have ever heard. Madonna was articulate , truthful and said it , the-way-it-is . THANK YOU Madonna. I have so much respect for you. Stick around for ever!!!!! We love you!

[@ginasousabranco5637]

In 1985 Billboard said, "Madonna will be out of business in 6 months". In 2016 Madonna is Billboard's Woman of the Year.

[@sshowgirl933]

so truth

[@thehainote1082]

Because Madonna has always been advocating for women rights even when it was considered “cool” “badass” or “woke” like today’s society.

[@jayhansen3579]

"In life there is no real safety except for self-belief.".

[@lolabiancaful]

dude I heard that being a teenager and till this day it touchs my soul and represents me... what a woman, the strenght, we owe her so much, so much... if we still receive hate nowadays image what she has been through... She is an icon , not of pop but for all us women who enjoy our freedom

[@QueenD75172]

Madonna is a legend. I loved her when I was a teenager for her rebellious ways and I still love her now.

[@rudyl4341]

I had never really cared for her music or her but I'm starting to understand the importance of who she is and what she's done for women and gay rights. I'm so proud to be a feminist.

[@GoodSpiritBadBoy]

I applaud you for being an open minded individual! Madonna is a fierce warrior!!!!

[@SeanNessman]

Please listen to Erotica.

[@PsychicMedium4747]

I agree...her best album...i love WAITING....and Where Life Begins

[@SeanNessman]

Richard Myles My faves are Where Life Begins and Secret Garden, mostly for the MUSICCCC, though I sometimes read Secret Garden's lyrics when I feel down. Waiting in companion with Did you do it? is God, the latter actually one of the few hip hop songs I really like. And Erotica the song is stand-alone in its cold cruel queerness. Hehe I'm listening to those right now, thanks KZbin.

[@yagovalle7788]

Please, read SEX!

[@Veronica4u2day]

How can you NOT love this women ??????????????????

[@yagovalle7788]

HOW!!! TELL MEEE!!!

[@ttrc9844]

Because women hate women

[@shadypikachu4475]

maybe because she's narcissistic and loves to bring people down?

[@joshtignor7354]

+Shady Pikachu oh bullshit

[@joshtignor7354]

+BOXER zavala fuck you man

[@ACCH-cm9ou]

that"yes" at 6.21 broke my heart ... i feel it coming from the depth of her soul,when she finally realized that filthy truth...i don t understand her lately,but i ve always loved her and will have love for her always

[@thegeorneywithrose]

Wow she is very strong woman, her speech made me cry. God bless Madonna