Robin Thicke on ‘BLOWING’ His Career: His Sudden Rise and Fall

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American singer, Robin Thicke shot to fame in 2013 with the release of his hit song, "Blurred Lines". The song topped the pop charts, where it stayed for 12 weeks. After years of writing hits for other artists, Robin had finally reach commercial success upon its release. But not long after, his whole life would implode.
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[@betheecommentator]

Questions to consider: 1. In your opinion, does Thicke’s song “Blurred Lines” condone/promote nonconsensual sex? 2. In your opinion, was the backlash for “Blurred Lines” warranted or did society and the media “overreact”? 3. What are your thoughts regarding the discourse about Emily Ratajkowski’s claims against Robin Thicke ? I hope you find this insightful and informative. I look forward to your thoughts and opinions. BE

[@montyollie]

1. Absolutely is as rapey as it gets. I never understood how it got to be so popular. When I first saw THIS video (a mash up of Blurred Lines and Nirvana's Rape me) I wept. ACTUAL tears: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGi9dZV4qM-Aqpo If this link won't post look for "BLURRED LINES + RAPE ME MASHUP - AMANDA PALMER & REB FOUNTAIN" on KZbin 2. Should have been a bigger backlash. It was rapey garbage. 3. I feel bad for Ratajkowski that she had to endure that, then all the nonsense that came with how long it took for her to speak out. ALL victims have to process it before they can talk about it. VERY insightful and informative as always. Love your stuff.

[@montyollie]

Oh, and I just came across what I wrote about that Reb Fountain/Amanda Palmer performance art mashup when I came across it in 2021: "I was blown away by it. All they did was just sing those horrible lyrics articulately. Nothing special. But coming out of the mouths of women in tandem like that… ho. Lee. Fuck."

[@betheecommentator]

Wow, I just watched and listened to the link you provided (the mashup) and just wow. First time seeing that. I honestly have no words. When “Blurred Lines” came out (2013) I loved it. We played that song at all our family gatherings, stepped to it, everyone I knew loved that song. When listening to music I tend to only pay attention to the beat and instruments, not the lyrics. To this day, I can’t sing a song all the way through with the right lyrics just the beat 🤣 I say all that to say that when this song came out I didn’t understood all the backlash and criticism. I didn’t think it was rapey at all. I could not comprehend why people were “making such a big deal” then I saw the music video and didn’t understand why the models were naked in the unrated one. Made zero sense to me. After Blurred Lines, Robins career tanked and I forgot all about him. It wasn’t until I came across an article rehashing the 2013 controversy regarding his song and music video that allowed me to see things from a different angle in addition to being an adult now and having more life experiences to comprehend the “Blurred Lines” song. Regarding Emily. After every video I make, I always let my family watch and we discuss. One of my family members found it odd that Emily couldn’t recall the assault until after Robin Thicke blocked her on Instagram. I didn’t find it odd at all. I explained to them that so often after someone experiences trauma they “block” it from their memory. When triggered, the memory can “come back”. It is so sad and unfortunate that Emily’s motives and intentions were questioned upon her speaking out. I am so glad that not only did the Director corroborate what happened but so did one of the other models on set. I’m so glad they backed her (Emily) up. Very interesting to me, that Robin to this day has yet to address it.

[@ThisAIisStillLearning]

I would like to see your take on T.I. He has serious accusations against him. And he's a nice guy. And in the MCU.

[@Wizzz2288]

Listening to your video his life is all Blurred Lines! Robin appears to be so disrespectful & abusive towards women. The song "Blurred Lines" is 100% rapey Robin appears to be the type of preditor that as soon as he is accused of something he squeals he is a Victim.

[@user-fy4uv9wb7o]

Pharrell sitting there acting like he doesn't know that the lyrics HE wrote are saying what they're saying is really frustrating. Like either own it and say you don't think there's anything wrong with it, or say you regret it, but don't act like you were born yesterday.

[@tatb6426]

Thank you, he pissed me off, trying to play mind games please. He knows the power and the influence of music. He knows what "blurred lines" and "I know you want it" mean between a woman and a man. That's simple english (and I'm french 😅)

[@meeeeeeeeeeeep]

He knew exactly what he wrote. Sorry, but almost everyone in the music industry are disgusting, particularly those with long careers who have flourished for years. There are disgusting skeletons in all of their closets

[@NiaPgn]

Oh my God. I see what you mean. He really tried it. The mental gymnastics.

[@seerpou]

the way he defended that line is very creepy

[@Das644]

He trying to gaslight the interviewer

[@PresidentIsraa]

The Pharrell interview was so annoying

[@stilted]

"Well what if it was a different situation? So, what's wrong with what I wrote if another situation is fine?" 🙄🙄🙄🙄🤮

[@GEDMimi]

He is very tone deaf

[@kaycosette]

I think a woman interviewer would have been much better, I don’t think the men understand

[@charzakwinn1398]

I think Pharrell did a great job parrying this obvious framing. This guy clearly tries to frame Pharrell and set him up for a hatchet job. Pharrell just didn’t take it, and calls him out on his nonsense. Amazing to see.

[@PresidentIsraa]

@@stilted he was trying to hard and it just made him look worse and sounds so dumb

[@user-cc4sy1mu8v]

Pharrell isn't answering the questions, he deflecting.

[@shemarmagee7311]

Very much so

[@ShailaBano]

I’m always sceptical of anyone who self-reports “I’m a nice guy”. Let others be the judge of that

[@betheecommentator]

Ooh interesting, interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@NiaPgn]

Exactly

[@ContactsNfilters]

Yes! It's a huge red flag ime.

[@jameshall915]

or 'Im a hard worker"

[@jaybee4118]

Exactly. The “I’m a nice guy” types are never actually nice. They do is do things that appear to be nice but it’s to get what they want. It’s transactional. That’s not nice. At best they’re neutral, but they’re never actually nice.

[@reenyvincent4927]

it's the way these men DOUBLED DOWN on wanting to degrade women 'for fun'. also, i must say that i am really proud of society for speaking out on this song, in the moment, as it was happening and not from the perspective of it being raised as an issue years after the fact. impressive

[@betheecommentator]

Thank you for weighing in!! I hope you are well!!

[@angieg3624]

You make a great point about people immediately speaking out, popular opinion or not.

[@Godsoldier777]

He really compares a car salesman to a sex session. Shows his level of intelligence.

[@IMAMONGUS]

I would be angry if a car salesman said, "I know you want it" about a car I was looking at

[@terribleterri2738]

I mean out of everything he said, that and the food part was kinda right lol.

[@robinanna5531]

Pharrell is not the class act I thought he was.

[@HarringtonsApocy]

Not judging, just sharing my perspective, i always find it funny(like haha funny) when i see white people become disillusioned about Pharrell, cause most of y’all know him from tis and the weird hat and the despicable me movies, but we know him from the tons of rape allegations in the 90’s and the music videos he used to shoot with real actual pornographic content involving genitals. It’s a real insight into how these men get to reinvent themselves when they switch audiences

[@jdmmg4904]

@Steve Chabum thank you for your comment, I had no clue about those horrible allegations. So likely there are lots of victims of Pharell around, how sad 😔

[@stephaniearabian2275]

@HarringtonsApocy and what he did to Kelis.

[@robinanna5531]

I'm British. 🤷 Kinda outta the loop.

[@bellyfulochelly4222]

​@@stephaniearabian2275 Wait... What did he do to Kelis?

[@c.w.8200]

"can a good woman have sexual thoughts"...wtf, Pharell straight up revealed he's mentally and morally stuck decades ago and he thought he was winning the argument, so embarrassing 😂

[@bubbles4897]

Girl I took this comment for face value because I got to that part and you cut off the rest of what he was saying. he asked the question, and the interviewer said yes, and then pharell said “so is it bad to think men think women have sexual thoughts?”

[@danysanerd2383]

​@@bubbles4897 I'm not sure why you're like acting like ... like what OP repeated/ commented wasn't what Pharrell said? It wasn't verbatim but pretty close? Two things can be true at the same time no?

[@bubbles4897]

@@danysanerd2383 she acted like he asked the question genuinely. as if to say he thinks good women don’t have sexual thoughts

[@meganaustin8153]

@@bubbles4897you are misunderstanding op’s statement. By Pharrell saying can a good woman have sexual thoughts he is saying bad women are sexual deviants and whores. Which puts women in a box. If you are a “good woman” you keep your sexual thoughts tucked away. If you are a “bad woman” you are open with your sexual deviance. There should be no good or bad just woman.

[@halo2d]

Being fair, if you look up Love (barf) Magazine from the year before, the models were styled from that very high priced yachting catalogue. Doesn’t make it right it’s not ok, but that’s where it came from.

[@cheer8520258]

I was a Robin Thicke fan before he “blew up” with this song. The year after Blurred Lines came out, I was SA’d on a date who said the exact line “I know you want it” in response to me repeatedly saying “I do not want to have sex” “I don’t want to do anything”. This was a month after graduating high school. Didn’t realize that was r@pe and just blocked the memory out as best I could. Wasn’t until starting college a few months later, during freshman orientation, where they spoke heavily about r@pe culture and this song in particular. Some months later, if you remember, the popular documentary “The Hunting Ground” came out and went viral - this was played & talked about nonstop and forced me to confront what happened. If you remove the lyrics, the song was a bop. I loved the song, till it happened to me. Never purposely listened to it again. Society didn’t overreact imo, it needed to be talked about. R@pe doesn’t have to only occur in a dark alley by a stranger, or only if you’re intoxicated. It could be on a first date, like me, for example. I think it helped society talk about what consent is. I wasn’t fully taught about consent until after this song & my assault.

[@minnie3906]

❤🙏

[@lisah8438]

I rhink society overreacted because yall didnt see "bang bang" by Ariana Grande the same way because it was sung by a women. It also has the same 5 words "I know you want it." I am sorry feminist abd women in general are hypocrites

[@olivia-hh9ml]

please ignore this ignorant, unnecessary comment lol ^^ people will always find a way to silence women and their stories. thank you so much for sharing what happened to you, and i completely agree. society didn’t overreact, and even in todays age of men thinking “i know you want it” based off what you were wearing, how you were acting around others, etc. you are so strong and never alone!!! 💟

[@stigmatamartyr4223]

@@lisah8438 there’s something called context 😑 And you really thought it was a bright idea to say that on a comment where OP is speaking of her SA. Read the room

[@DallasChick79]

I'm so sorry that happened to you. I pray for your healing.🙏🏾❤️

[@amberalert451]

The Pharrell and robin interviews were insane

[@brookerice5562]

Shoutout to the nanny for making that call. She could've lost her job and reputation. But she was the voice for that little boy. ❤

[@betheecommentator]

Agree

[@eileenbauer4601]

Amen

[@rhonnichan]

I will say that Robin did have a hold with the R&B crowd w his songs like Magic, Lost Without You, and Sex Therapy. Those songs were all over the R&B and Hip Hop stations. The song Blurred Lines was a blessing for a moment then turned into Robin's biggest downfall. I know he now regrets the HELL out of this song. Sometimes, its nice to stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to.

[@tiffanykim2773]

I agree, he had a solid career going until Blurred Lines. I liked his original style of music before that song, I mean I liked Blurred Lines too but it was a huge change that could have made or broken his career and sadly it did both 🤷🏽‍♀️. He really is a talented guy though it just sucks how his career imploded from that point onwards. It was a hella catchy song though and it basically proved that we need to not only get caught up in the melody of a song but also the lyrics.

[@betheecommentator]

I agree, I was a fan of his prior to Blurred Lines and he was pretty successful in the R/B market. But he wanted a pop hit and…

[@rhonnichan]

@@betheecommentator that's how i feel Like he had a decent voice for R&B. I absolutely love Lost Without You and that it was originally dedicated to Paula. Its a beautiful love song but he got greedy and now look what happened.

[@MiaBostic]

True, he's always been popular in the Black community.

[@brooklyndecember]

Robin is on a long running network show. *The industry rewards creeps* Also, based on some of his interviews when Blurred Lines came out.. he was not content with the black/r&b market. He was happy to get pop fame.

[@laurenarchie]

Damn I’ve always loved and respected Pharrell’s music but that interview where he was trying to justify his rapey lyrics was cringey and disgusting. I’ll never look at him the same way again

[@dollinterrupted]

He was like smugly defending SA it made me physically sick

[@ewno1566]

@@dollinterrupted and comparing us to cars?? that's like the biggest red flag!

[@laurenarchie]

@@dollinterrupted no fr I actually had to stop watching the entire video

[@Purple_haze81000]

In all honesty, that song is innocent what is playing in 2023 now. I am starting to see that lyrics can't be taken as serious or reflect on the singer's opinion. Look at Eminem's homophobic songs in the past. His friend was Elton John and when Eminem was interviewed he supported gay marriage. Look at Meghan Stallion WAP song. Or how the Electric Slide is a dildo song. One of my favorite songs is a song about murder. Of course, Thicke's action is another story. He has to clean it up. I can only hope he cleans up.

[@qwertyJ94]

yep the way he came off was gross

[@drugreen123]

We know Robin Thicke is gross, so was his dad. Now it's time for Pharrel to stop being treated like his baby face is reflective of his character and he's innocent. He's gross too.

[@Alan-ug7nl]

I believe Thicke's career went downhill when his personal life fell apart and he made that album dedicated to Paula and named it "Paula." He had become unhinged and it showed. The rise of fame inflated his ego and it cost him dearly. I don't believe the lawsuit had anything to do with that.

[@betheecommentator]

That’s a good point. I agree with this. Though he received a ton of backlash the song was still thriving. When Paula and Robin announced their separation it was like a domino effect. He admitted to the fact that fame got to him.

[@nikkicornelius279]

Can we please get a full video on Pharrell?! I'd love to see all the information you would bring to light.

[@rightweaponry908]

I would love a video about pharell, he is def a scumbag. I was on the set for "all the girls waiting in line for the bathroom" and i would say at least 75% of the cast for the music video were under 18. They bought us huge bottles of grey goose vodka and people were doing drugs in the open. A girl i met on that shoot told me he touched her inappropriately. Me and my friend who were both cast in the video ended up leaving after lunch because it was such bad vibes. After that day neither one of us liked pharell. Not to mention the way he's been treating Kelis...

[@minnie3906]

Yes please, expose this scumbag.

[@halitst1]

Not being able to read music corroborates what Kelis said about him stealing and not writing music. Wow!

[@lemonsquire5993]

Great video! I’ve lost all my respect for Pharrell who was being deliberately obtuse about his own lyrics

[@betheecommentator]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@adavidson5247]

Pharrell & Robin knew exactly what they were saying AND doing.

[@cascade3769]

Yeah and in life, people are taught to show perseverance and confidence. Nobody is forcing anything. This is where the whole woke bullshit began.

[@kiernan415]

The video is rapey as all hell and I agree 100% with everything Davidson (the woman who spoke at about the 10 minute mark) said. I didn't know who Robin even was when that was released so there was no love loss there, but Pharrell Williams' disgusting defense of the song (which I'm so glad you included in this video) was a real gut punch. Miley Cyrus performing with Thicke and defending it turned me off to her too. He already seemed like a complete POS before all the spousal abuse, child abuse and other craziness came to light, so it was harder for my opinion of him to go any lower, but it did. Then, when he started in with some real BS excuses like defended his sexual abuse and cheating on having a "sex addiction" and acting as if he was the real victim in all this and I just wanted to punch him in the face. He is predatory garbage.

[@betheecommentator]

Thanks so much for weighing in and sharing your thoughts and opinions. To be fair, both Robin and Pharrell have publicly stated that they would never make another video like “Blurred Lines” again and Pharrell did an interview in 2019 where he stated that he was “embarrassed and would never make a song like that again”. www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-50052155 This episode and the interviews in it were very interesting to me. Robin’s, Oprah interview was interesting in how he kind of transferred the “backlash and blame” onto Miley by saying that he was twerked upon and he was too busy singing to know what was happening. I found that interesting 🤔 Then, Tyson Beckfords comments regarding Emily were also interesting. To me, it really seemed as though he downplayed Robins actions. I could be wrong but it felt like he was “excusing” what he did. When he kept saying “oh Robin I’m sure didn’t mean any harm” “he was raised better than that” “his father is a legend” “he got caught up in the heat of the moment” etc… I have to be honest, when this song first came out I loved it. LOVED it. I was a fan of Robin especially of his album “The Evolution of Robin Thicke”. I tend to listen to the beat of a song and not necessarily the lyrics so when it was released I didn’t understand the criticism. Then I saw the music video, the unrated one and didn’t understand why the models were naked. To me, it didn’t make any sense. I remember this song blew up, he was on top as an artist and then everything quickly descended. When this transpired I was very young and didn’t fully understand what the problem was.

[@openmike4559]

Sounds like you have a personal grudge. I can’t imagine your thoughts on some rap/ hip hop songs or so many other things.

[@tantalize5795]

​@@openmike4559Agree. Typically she's the type of commenter who will hate on all men because one or two behaved like pigs. Yet when a female behaves just as bad or often worse, "Ohhh wow wee, good for her. Empowerment inside a gigantic sloppy hole is just sooooo bewdifool...." GTFO !! 🐡💨

[@crab2195]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@openmike4559 you don’t have to have a “personal grudge” to be disgusted by predatory behavior. and i’d love to know which recent rap/hip hop song centered it’s entire premise and music video on blurring the lines of consent. the entire hollywood industry objectifies and demeans women, we know this. but this song in particular was brazen about it’s problematic messages, hence why it was such a big deal at the time. believe it or not, you can find issues with many things in pop culture while only talking about one in a single comment. your comment wasn’t the “gotcha” you seem to think it is.

[@lusciousleo1971]

We knew who Robin was before Blurred Lines. His second Album *The Evolution Of Robin Thicke* out in 2006. Put him on the map as a R&B singer. Outstanding album. Also Pharrell looks like the wicked witch of the west from the wizard of oz in that hat.

[@betheecommentator]

Ooh that was such a great album “The Evolution of Robin Thicke” I used to play it all the way through from beginning to end. Great album.

[@breezy6859]

Pharrell looks like an Auntie wearing the hat.

[@breezy6859]

Pharrell looks like an Auntie wearing the hat.

[@benm3382]

I cannot get enough of your videos... I love how thorough they are with such a comprehensive breadth of sources, yet you don't editorialize but just let the information speak for itself.

[@betheecommentator]

Aww thank you so much for your support and feedback!! So glad you found my channel ❤

[@KarmasAbutch]

@@betheecommentatorDon’t mind me… I’m just back agreeing again. See y’all in the next one.😆👍

[@betheecommentator]

@@KarmasAbutchI appreciate you!!

[@vero1418]

I agree! Binged every video in a few days. Was immediately hooked on this channel after seeing a kardashian video here.

[@betheecommentator]

@@vero1418 ahh thank you for your support!! I appreciate it 💕💕

[@tmcurly]

Haven’t heard much about Paula Patton in years too either 🤷🏽‍♀️!

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Robin Thicke just became too arrogant and disrespectful. That is exactly why his career/albums flopped/marriage ended afterwards. Pharrell is a huge creep too. Speaking of Alan Thicke did y'all know his father was 40 yrs old dating a 17 yr old Kristy Swanson back in the day.

[@urmamasmamasmama]

ewwwwwwww omg his Dad smdh

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

​@@urmamasmamasmama yep just sickening.

[@NiaPgn]

Gross wtf

[@burninsage7126]

Ah. 17 & 40 is creepy & so are you. You’re giving Rapey pred vibes.

[@MzAbstractMind]

Whaaaaat???? 😳

[@CARATMom]

Paula’s interview with the the Today show sounded unhinged.

[@betheecommentator]

Something definitely seemed “off” I could not put my finger on it.

[@CARATMom]

I was a huge Robin Thicke fan for years. One of his songs that he did with JayZ rubbed me the wrong way but I couldn’t put my finger on it. But I moved past it because it was on the same album as Lost Without You. I liked Blurred Lines. But then the uncut video looked weird and the girls looked like literal objects. And why were there SHEEP?? And then I read the lyrics. I still don’t know why we loved that song so much. Then I heard the Marvin Gaye comparison then I was like no wonder.

[@montyollie]

Thank you so so so much for this! I had no idea what a dick Pharrell was until I saw this. Your selection of celebrities to cover just blows my mind with every passing video! Now off to answer your questions...

[@betheecommentator]

I really appreciate it! I’m glad you are enjoying the variety of celebrity stories we cover on my channel! It is very encouraging ❤️❤️

[@tmcurly]

Well he stuffed around with Leah Labelle’s career. Him and Jermaine. She died so young ☹️..

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Monty, I agree with you on Pharrell being a scumbag. But, unfortunately, even the scummiest people can make good music. Has anyone heard of Kanye West? If we go back a lot longer, has anyone heard of Phil Spector? Cause we know Phil is so charming with the ladies. :(

[@jkrenee]

I came to say the same thing. He can't even read music. It's a shame.

[@yupthatsbee3773]

Eww that interview with Pharrell was creepy as hell

[@melinehhacopians1184]

1. Hes sleazy and admitted to being on drugs 2. Crossed line with groping 3. He hasnt had a hit since Karma

[@betheecommentator]

That is true - he hasn’t had a mega hit like that since.

[@kingworm7168]

Karma only for him sadly. The other two are just as slimy but have more of a reputation to fall back on

[@WilliamsPinch]

Just the consequences of being on drugs and people finding out you’re a predator. Pretty evident self-sabotage. If Karma was real, the other two weirdos would be reaping it by now.

[@tenisawhite4660]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@WilliamsPinchKarma doesn’t have a time limit lmao what makes you think they’d be reaping it by now? If anything T.I already seems to be reaping it if you ask me🤷🏽‍♀️

[@lorimiller4301]

Karma can take more than than just the lifetime it happened in. God, your guides, and the Council of Elders has to set everything up so you are in exactly the same position as the one you hurt. Then you feel what they felt. Then you know what its like. So yes, that can take time and go into another life. Remember we are eternal souls. We reincarnate over and over, the learning never ends. Learning something is always for use at a future time.

[@alexisbrooke2768]

Wait I love that woman saying “Pharell” like “feral”

[@betheecommentator]

I wonder if that was intentional? 🤣🤣

[@MissDebbieSue123]

That's not how you say it? Not being a smartie, really cause that's how I say it.

[@lisagaines1813]

Another thorough look at an emotionally charged situation. I was so invested in this controversy when it happened and it irrevocably changed how I listened to popular music. Like everybody else I loved the song until someone else pointed out the questionable messaging. Then as the story unfolded, and the true natures of the artists were revealed, the inappropriateness was compounded. Once again you covered this story with grace and compassion to all involved. Looking forward to the next topic!

[@betheecommentator]

Wow I really appreciate your comment and feedback! So glad you enjoyed this video and thank you for weighing in on the topic!!

[@Whitney2022]

I'm always excited when you upload something new! Robin Thicke's rise and fall of a career really feels like such a fever dream to me. Like, I almost forgot how controversial 'Blurred Lines' was and how many conversations about rape culture it started. Also pretty disgusting to see how vehemently Pharrell defended and tried to gaslight the interviewer into thinking that there were no sinister intentions about the objectification of the women in their musicvideo. I mean he can't be serious with his claim that the song was about nothing but "dancing and having a good time" lol Plus, what does he even mean with the sentence "don't good women have sexual thoughts"? He already shared a piece of his own twisted view of women by even bringing up this type of discussion in the first place.

[@schandrikawilliams2792]

And the mere fact that the song is called Blurred Lines speaks volumes. Does he think we’re all stupid?!!!

[@betheecommentator]

Thank you for your continued support!! ❤

[@crab2195]

@@schandrikawilliams2792 such a good point. the title quite literally implies “blurring the lines of consent”.

[@keyshahodnett876]

When Robin 1st came out I was loving him . His song with lil Wayne and I even had "lost without you" was a song in my wedding. I was so disappointed in how his story went 😪

[@betheecommentator]

I loved “Lost Without You”, that was a great album (The Evolution of Robin Thicke) in my opinion. I was very surprised to see how everything unfolded with him.

[@WilliamsPinch]

Yeah, major disappointment. But his dad was a creep too.

[@victoriaskully]

I feel like pharrel just kept digging himself in a deeper hole. Hes bad with words lol. On a positive note your awesome with words. Another great video.

[@betheecommentator]

Thank you for feedback and sweet compliment ❤️❤️

[@fromlissawithlove]

Paula: I mean, my friends twerked on him Me: Eh-𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒕?😮

[@betheecommentator]

I caught that too. Um…your friends twerked on your husband? Wouldn’t have been my friends or husband.

[@WilliamsPinch]

Thought she was really normalizing this foolishness.

[@neondreams4016]

He made it seem normal to her. He gaslit her and prb said the same thing to her about how it was “just dancing in the club” as an excuse to hump her friends.

[@Jess-zf3ve]

Looking at the clips of the blurred lines music video, I personally can see a detached, disassociated look in Em Rata’s eyes, even before I got to the point in your video where she explains being SA’d on set. So sad, knowing what she and all women go through in the entertainment industry. Makes me question all the other music videos I used to watch as a child with my friends on KZbin, my juvenile brain unconsciously absorbing rape culture and patriarchal power complexes…

[@danderson8431]

The main girl in Nelly’s “Hot In Here” music video was only 17 years old when the video was made.

[@betheecommentator]

I saw that too. Didn’t know if I was looking too much into it. You definitely confirmed what I saw.

[@burninsage7126]

Em Yachta talked about this she had to “disassociate” through her 20s. She talks about being **hired** by Jo Lo as a yacht girl I can only imagine what she’s seen/gone through/been a part of to make her money. Eeep.

[@imapisces0308]

@@danderson8431🤯🤯🤯

[@minnie3906]

​@@burninsage7126he hired male celebs too like leo dicaprio

[@dollinterrupted]

Pharrell Interview TLDR; ‘If you think about it, women really want me to sexually assault them actually’

[@HanasRoom]

The Me Too Movement really came to the mainstream stage when this song took off, and that has to be a bittersweet success. Robin may have been dealing with some demons, and fame only feeds into that, and I hope with time he's really learned and taken a better care of himself.

[@betheecommentator]

Very good points! Thanks for sharing your opinion and thoughts

[@HanasRoom]

​@@betheecommentator Your work is wonderful. The time and effort you put in really show, and I think also lets your comment section be more about discussing and learning than gossiping and praying on down-falls.

[@amberjulia123]

I don’t have the time stamp, but Robin admitting in an interview that the sheep was in the video to represent *beastiality* was shocking and disturbing to me. 😳 This whole time I had assumed that the sheep could mean 1 of 2 things. Either it was a representation of innocence and purity (suggesting that the men were singing about being a woman’s “first time” aka taking her virginity) OR it was a representation of how men become mindless sheep in front of these gorgeous women….they have a flock of men following them all the time. I NEVER ONCE thought the sheep represented a sexual object or something the men would want to have sex with. That is really disgusting. 🤮

[@lorimiller4301]

I've read that they where rubber boots and put the sheep's hind legs inside the boots so they can't get away. Some men are the real animals. 🤢 They should use capital punishment for such crimes. Absolutely vile. 💔

[@SamanthaCZimmerman]

ngl, when "paula" came out and she didn't take him back, THAT is when i knew it was over for him. men have been terrible about women for all of eternity and usually it works out just fine for them. that kind of public humiliation? not survivable.

[@betheecommentator]

I agree. When that happened, Robin lost the support of his core audience…women.

[@EvonneLindiwe]

He messed with Paula.. and we collectively hate him for it.

[@ladycheyne5607]

Nope, she got on TV and defended it. She can defend herself 🤣🤣

[@junopierre2988]

@@ladycheyne5607there’s interviews of her high as a kite too lol

[@ladycheyne5607]

@@junopierre2988 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@outb4thecount]

I forget sometimes how problematic Pharrell has been.

[@kaeley9251]

just have to say i’ve been following you for a hot minute and your uploads still make my day. you are my #1 recommended channel for all of youtube. i see people repost some of your vids on tiktok and always comment who you are and tell them to visit your channel. you’re gonna blow up so big girl!! happy to be here at the start 🥹🤍 thanks for all you do fr 🙏🏻

[@VeeLondon1449]

♥️

[@betheecommentator]

Oh wow thank you so much!! I’m not on TikTok so I don’t keep up, thanks for sharing this information with me and being so supportive of my content and channel!! I really appreciate it ❤️❤️💕💕

[@victoriaskully]

Agreed. I click everytime I see a video. Id watch everyday if she posted daily. ❤

[@burninsage7126]

Agreeeeee

[@meeeeeeeeeeeep]

Thank-you for speaking on this! I love your videos and your obvious dedicated research. This whole thing is disgusting and I stopped respecting Pharrell a LONG time ago bc of this 🤢🤮 Also it's SICK Robin allowed Miley Cyrus to take the fall for their VMA performance. It's very reminiscent of Justin Timberlake allowing Janet Jackson to take the fall for their Superbowl performance. Women are constantly blamed for the actions of perverted men 🤢🤢 Learning that Robin was also physically abusive to Paula isn't surprising but is is incredibly disgusting, reprehensible and deplorable!!! Glad brave survivors are continuing to call him out.

[@betheecommentator]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing your take on this topic. I noticed that too, that it seemed like Miley really took the heat for their performance and then in the Oprah interview, Robin completely threw her under the bus.

[@jentamal567]

Right!?!? He threw EVERYONE under the bus when it came to his accountability. Even Pharrell was tossed when Robin said he wrote the lyrics! That was too funny how fast he slid away from that drama. What a narc!

[@burninsage7126]

It worked for Justin Timberlake ((& Janet got banned from the Grammys)) when they did something similar

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Even if Robin Thicke blew LINES and got himself BLURRED, it wouldn't ruined his career. What ruined Robin's career is losing to the plagiarism lawsuit and/or cheating on his beautiful ex-wife, Paula Patton. Seriously, Robin, why would you cheat on a woman who looked hot in your music videos and in movies?

[@betheecommentator]

I agree, yes he got a ton of backlash for the song but the song was going strong until the lawsuit. Then his divorce from Paula and then it all went downhill very fast from there.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

@@betheecommentator Would you say Robin losing the plagiarism lawsuit ruined his credibility and career too?

[@betheecommentator]

@@kenterminateddq5311 I would say so. He lost his credibility because he (1) lied about how the song came to be saying that he helped Pharrell write it when in reality he was high and out of it. (2) they preemptively filed the lawsuit to block the Gaye family from receiving any profit which is very shady. Makes me wonder if the Gaye family would have even sued them had Robin and Pharrell not sued them first? What’re your thoughts?

[@kenterminateddq5311]

@@betheecommentator My thoughts is "I'm shocked that you didn't favorited my comment". Just kidding, BE. Your channel is DOPE, just like Marvin Gaye's "Got To Give It Up". Seriously, that song can get the party going.

[@betheecommentator]

@@kenterminateddq5311 I appreciate the love and support!! Also, I really like your word play in your initial comment 😉❤️

[@minnie3906]

Pharrell is such a tool. Kelis, Azealia Banks and Teyana Taylor have revealed his true character.

[@reneishabrooks5187]

Honestly, I'm glad someone was finally held accountable for their negative, insensitive, woman degrading messages in music. We need more of it then maybe the male singers and even rappers will feel like they have to bring back more love songs.

[@ShailaBano]

The excuses by the radio guy for Robin is so ridiculous, the “I know him, I’m sure he didn’t mean any harm by it” (?!) This is the problem, defending another guy because he’s nice to YOU. Like think about the scenario: the girls were revealing their top half and Robin had all his clothes on. At what point did he stop seeing Emily as a human that he didn’t have to ask her consent to handle her body? And saying, “you know his dad Alan Thicke was a good guy” literally has nothing to do with any of this. Robin has to be accountable no matter who is dad is. Also, Emily Ratajkowski’s book is one of the best pieces of writing I’ve read. She’s a smart, thoughtful woman who happens to also be a model. The idea that a woman with pretty privilege, that her multiple showbiz traumas were somehow less believable because she’s beautiful and makes money off that beauty… well this is with r@p€ culture in a nutshell.

[@betheecommentator]

Very well put! Thank for you sharing your take and thoughts on this!

[@Wizzz2288]

The performance with Miley was disgusting & desperate. Miley with her hair tied up into little devil horns. Even the inventor of the Big Finger complained about it. Robin enjoys shocking & offending people. I was disgusted when he was photographed with his wife & he was inappropriately touching another women.

[@dd4850]

so now, wearing your hair in space buns is considered demonic? It was a huge hairstyle at the time 😂

[@kaeg.7800]

is everything demonic to you people?

[@dd4850]

@@kaeg.7800 yes. They think that any time a celebrity has a human moment by messing up it’s the “demon inside them glitching”. The internet is full of morons

[@meeeeeeeeeeeep]

This is such an unhinged comment and it's disgusting you're part of the pack blaming women for the actions of sick men!

[@lianacordova8094]

​@@meeeeeeeeeeeephow is Robin responsible for Miley grinding on him? She's just as nasty

[@puravidahoy]

Wow Pharrell gaslighting the reporter is gross

[@pinkishpoo]

He did not change. Red flag for me: while talking about infamous "blurred lines" period, he mentioned many loses, even his manager but he did not mention him beating and cheating on his wife, divorce and child abuse. Victimhood, "relate to me" narrative - manipulation. He is sooo changed now that there is only his mom, finance and 3 children in his borring life. No women, drugs, parties, infedility. Innocent/hero, "I am different now" narrative - manipulation. Narcisst never change, they only change manipulation tactics.

[@betheecommentator]

Wow interesting POV thanks for sharing. Very thought provoking!

[@Alan-ug7nl]

I would beg to differ. He admitted to chasing the fame and losing himself and his purpose. Why mention the abuse allegations when he's always denied them? Everything else is comparable to him losing himself. Loss teaches you things and maybe the losses made him realize what's important.

[@lisah8438]

What proof do you have a narcissist.

[@87Lohan]

Another great one! I had no idea Robin Thicke was like this! Wow….I think drug abuse was definitely an issue in Paula and Robin’s relationship on both sides. I always thought Paula seemed high in a lot of her interviews it was a bit more obvious on her. Seemed like a toxic relationship.

[@amandah8258]

Man, Pharrell missed that point so hard

[@ssoomee]

I always got 'a vibe' from Robin Thicke which made me think he was scuzzy, but then when you hear his father Alan Thicke talking about women, you can see that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. 🍎👀 He didn't become 'that guy' out of nowhere 🤷🏾‍♀

[@PanicattheDiscourse]

It's a shame "when I get you alone" Robin Thicke never took off.

[@AprilRose77]

When Pharrell started talking down to everyone in the world talking about if we had a musical ear we would know the songs don’t sound alike (I’m paraphrasing) I lost respect for him. He really talking to us like most of us didn’t grow up with parents and grandparents at cookouts who played that song. And don’t even get me started on Robin who btw comes from a long line of creeps. His father, although talented wrote in his book that Robin saw his first naked woman when she was coming out of his room one morning. The fact he EVER revealed something like that for the world to see and read tells me everything I need to know.

[@lisacanavan5665]

If only we all had a "musical ear" so we could understand the songs and be on Pharrells level... coming from the man who cant read musical notes 😂😂😂

[@DoraWinifred]

I lost respect for Pharell when I heard how he screwed over Kelis.

[@AprilRose77]

@@DoraWinifred you know what, so true he take everything too far and Kelis not getting her proper royalties is messed up that money he had to pay the Gaye estate is karma.

[@eileenbauer4601]

I had never heard of Robin Thicke before watching this video. As a result, I simply analyze him as I would anyone (not as a “big” star or singer or celebrity) Simply letting the man talk he reveals what he is. Give guys like this enough rope and they WILL hang themselves (metaphorically of course) Thanks as always Bee.

[@poshdelux]

Girl, every time you upload it's like Christmas came early, thank you! p.s His wife Paula was a knockout!

[@betheecommentator]

Ahh thank you for your support!! Love and appreciate the excitement!!

[@Samantha-ov1dx]

BE, I just want to say that you do an amazing job with all your videos. I literally love when I see that you have posted a new one. You put in a lot of work and it shows. Thank you for what you do. You're awesome!

[@betheecommentator]

Aww thank you so much love, your support, feedback, and compliments mean SO MUCH!! Thank you ☺️

[@alexisbrooke2768]

Oooof I didn’t fully know about Pharrell’s level of cringe 😮‍💨

[@doreensika837]

Girl i really enjoyed this video. I think you have become my new favorite KZbinr. I love how you always give a non biased view and give your audience the chance to decided who they side with. Still waiting for the part 2 of Marilyn Manson 😂

[@betheecommentator]

Thank YOU so much!! I really appreciate your feedback! Yes girl, MM video will be out, I promise. I haven’t checked in to see what’s the latest but it’s in my board to do for sure! ❤

[@doreensika837]

@@betheecommentator you are most welcome hun. You do a wonderful job. Can’t wait for that video. ❤️

[@ericacruz8261]

23:53 Oh, I didn’t know Leo went to his memorial. I always saw him as to cool for school and I rather be in my yacht. Very sweet of him❤️

[@miintyfresj]

Blurred Lines was such a good song... I remember the day, I finally, officially "heard" the lyrics and thought, WHAT's he saying?!?! But still, I could not stop bopping!

[@Lolzzies]

That Pharrel interview about the lyrics was like a precursor to some red pill manosphere youtube bros logic smh "Blurred lines" was a phrase before the song was written known to be an anti consent rhetoric... So like, they HAD to know they were writing a sexual assault fantasy song. The media was right to be critical about it, but they also gave too much grace to Thicke and Pharrel. Letting those clowns defend themselves with some mental olympics just gave a lot of naysayers ammunition to argue against assault survivors, when instead they could have put seasoned and serious interviewers to really confront these guys with serious questions and responses. All the power to Emily Ratajkoski, and shame on Thicke for never apologizing to her publicly or privately. I wanna believe he's grown as a person since all of this but I really don't think a nepo baby who has a well recorded past of lying successfully deserves another chance at a big platform.

[@dollinterrupted]

The second I heard this song I was creeped out. It’s like our generations version of ‘Baby It’s Cold Out’ where we are all culturally strong armed into agreeing that SA against women by men is cute and cheeky

[@betheecommentator]

I need to Google the song you referenced. Off the top of my head I can’t recall it.

[@dollinterrupted]

@@betheecommentator Christmas song from the 40’s. It’s a duet where a woman repeatedly says ‘No’ and practically begs to leave this dude’s house but he refuses to take no for an answer. It makes me feel sick every time I hear it.

[@betheecommentator]

@@dollinterrupted oh THAT song. I never really paid attention to the lyrics. Going to listen to it now

[@lisah8438]

​@@dollinterruptedThat song it not a song about sexual assault.

[@lisah8438]

​@@dollinterruptedand it is not a Christmas song. It is from a musical.

[@Vintage206]

Any man that wears a pinky ring is just weird in my opinion. Great channel! Happy it came in my recommended!🎉

[@betheecommentator]

Wow thank you for checking out my channel and supporting! I appreciate it!

[@tinajarvis92]

Did PR teams not exist when they were doing interviews trying to defend the song because all of them are terrible

[@betheecommentator]

One of my family members that watched said the EXACT same thing

[@tinajarvis92]

@@betheecommentator I mean I’m not half way through and Pharrell’s interview was TRASH and Robin turns around and contradicts Pharrell’s while interview with another trash interview. So I am very curious if it was just a more hands off time or what. Or if those just didn’t get spread as wide because social media wasn’t what it is now. Still blows my mind.

[@mamaelf]

The problem i had with the Miley performance was how juvenile she was dressed THE WHOLE NIGHT it was so creepy to see him in such a power position and she looked so young.

[@femblvd3114]

Miley was 21 during that performance. So the creepy factor definitely becomes even worse.

[@dubiouswretch]

I respectfully disagree. She was 21 and already had several tattoos she's showing off here. Pretty sure Britney did somewhat similar performances at that age / younger.

[@lisah8438]

The Miley Cyrus performance was not good at all. It was horrid. Music went downhill.

[@lisah8438]

​@@dubiouswretchHer performance was garbage. It was below mediocre. Compared to Lady Gags performance that same night , Miley Cyrus was a performance from HELL.

[@dasiareed2708]

That’s what you are focused on? How she was dressed????

[@AK-wl8gm]

Every time I see you post I say “LETS GOOO” out loud.

[@betheecommentator]

YESSSS! Love the excitement and I very much so appreciate your support ❤

[@angelsunlight]

Wow I always knew robin was a creep but I never thought that about Pharrell

[@betheecommentator]

Everyone keeps mentioning that Pharrell is problematic. I must do some research because I don’t know anything.

[@ShellC888]

been waiting on your uploads adore this channel and your style of commentary ❤

[@betheecommentator]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your support

[@schandrikawilliams2792]

I would have been so disappointed and disgusted if my daughter performed with RT like Miley did 😮😢

[@sfjsfj9024]

Does Pharrell think we are STUPID ...Obviously ..

[@dasiareed2708]

The foam finger thing was so blown up and focused on Miley yet no one was upset about the married man letting this women do this to him

[@betheecommentator]

His Oprah interview made me so annoyed. He made it seem like it all Miley and she just threw herself on him and he was the innocent bystander. It was choreographed routine that they both did

[@hannahbush9952]

it's always a great day when Bee posts!! You are one of the very best!! Great work, as usual! :)

[@betheecommentator]

Awwww thanks love!! I hope you are having a GREAT day!! 💕💕

[@ronque23]

Great video. I had forgotten how big of a deal that controversy was over the song and everything that came afterwards. Clearly he was not mature enough to handle the success he wanted so badly.

[@betheecommentator]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jennyrosewho417]

Love your channel. I have been away for a while and so glad I'm back. Your voice is perfect and your analysis is so interesting.

[@betheecommentator]

Wow thank you!! And welcome back, so happy you’re and you enjoyed this episode!

[@VeeLondon1449]

♥️ Just love your brilliant well researched, entertaining content x

[@betheecommentator]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support ❤

[@a.6637]

yuck i hated how pharrell acted in that interview

[@SelfTaughtWeightloss]

I absolutely LOVE your channel. This is your lane!! Keep up the good work and research!! ❤️

[@betheecommentator]

I appreciate this so much!! Thanks for the support 😊😊😊😊❤️❤️

[@joycelynnerobinsonjoycelyn8655]

The funny part was his wife when she said several things. 1) my friends dance like that on him all the time (awkward) 2) the song is about taking” Molly”( what). His and hers logic baffles me.

[@spa-peggymeatballs4861]

Holy shit that interview with Pharrell in the beginning is freaking wildly manipulative.

[@Trixstra28]

Unpopular opinion. The Blurred Lines controversy as far as demeaning women was blown waaaayyy put of proportion.

[@betheecommentator]

No matter if it’s popular or unpopular I appreciate you sharing your opinion and weighing in! Thank you

[@user-ur1uy7dz7e]

Waaaaayyy

[@CviliC]

So glad his career is over. Hated him the moment I saw him

[@bambieyedd]

Paula was in full damage control mode and nothing else especially cuz I think she had roles at the time, She tried do hard only for things to crash in the end, I understand though. She tried 😮

[@dawna1214]

Poor Robin, he was twerked upon. Another as$hole, he stadged the whole thing and let mylee take the blame.

[@betheecommentator]

He completely threw her under the bus

[@melinehhacopians1184]

Yesss oh dear this guy is soo creepy! And sleezy! Thanks for this ! Big hugs! Hope youre having a great day! ❤

[@betheecommentator]

I hope you are well!! Big hugs to you, and thank you for your continued support! Please let me know what you think especially regarding some of these interviews ❤️❤️

[@melinehhacopians1184]

@@betheecommentator I literally just got back from visiting my family from Connecticut and playing with my nephews for 4 days straight to this is exactly what I needed! Thoughts coming up! Youve done a spectacular job as usual. So easy to follow and all facts. Not tea.

[@betheecommentator]

So glad you got to enjoy time with family!! I just got back from my first cruise 🚢, which is why this episode is a bit shorter than my usual content. I really appreciate your support and feedback! Let’s keep bringing the facts, not tea 😉💕

[@andrewhess2415]

Alright another Be video!! With all the ups and downs, back and forth, and the one upping, my heart goes out to the kid in the middle of it all.

[@betheecommentator]

Hey! Thanks for watching and supporting! I agree with you! It seems his son is doing well and according to Robin and Paula he has a great voice too.

[@andrewhess2415]

@@betheecommentator that's awesome. I hope drinking and drugging is not in the kids future. That has to be traumatic going thru what he went thru with his parents separation and divorce. Especially the drop off and pick up arrangements with his parents not speaking. Having a social worker in-between the visits because of his parents fallen relationship. God bless!!

[@caroljoan3792]

Someone I am very close too live in an abusive situation and she was afraid to leave but she never said anything positive about when we alone or in public. I am glad his wife became brave enough to leave. I have a hard time understand why she did the tv shows.. why not say no .. maybe she was too afraid to say noi think part of me wanted them to in love and as happy as she made it sound.

[@imightnotmakeit]

i remember discovering robin thicke when he realeased his first CD..loved his music pre blurred lines, Something about him wanting to go mainstream not only ruined his professional career, but musically he never recovered either. Never liked Blurred LInes because it seemed too "basic" if that makes sense. Robin is a sleazeball though so he gets no sympathy from me.

[@betheecommentator]

I completely agree. I enjoyed his music too. I remember his first video with the long hair on the bike. Sometimes you really have to be “careful what you ask for”

[@WilliamsPinch]

Yeah, he wasn’t making party music before. It was soulful and very reminiscent of gospel. Proudly never liked blurred lines, it paled in comparison to his previous projects.

[@user-ez1bo3wn5m]

lending a hand to them when they need it. whenever they need it. being a voice for the voiceless. really helping each other. building each other up. really standing with each other. stand up for each other. really inspire. be an inspiration. be a voice for the voiceless. be their voice. speak up. speak out against any wrongdoings. speak for the voiceless. make a change. make some positive changes. make a stand. take action. take some action. make that change.

[@oceanasong]

Another fantastic video!

[@betheecommentator]

Thank you so much!! ❤

[@kimwhatmatters4085]

I like how with Miley and Robin thicke, Robin was blamed when Miley actively was the Wild one but when Janet & Justin Timberlake preformed Justin was the one that did the sexual acts but Janet was blamed. It shows you how white women are protected and seen as the virginal victims while the black women is sexualized and is asking for it and takes all the blame for actions done to them.

[@pisceanbeauty2503]

I recall Miley getting a ton of flack for this at the time. Not as extreme as Janet, of course, but she was definitely criticized.

[@halitst1]

Great video as always!

[@betheecommentator]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

[@DanceArchives24]

Robins statement is immediately bullshit talking abt all 3 of them (Robin, TI, and Pharrell) are happily married men. Idk abt Pharrelly bc hes pretty quiet on that front, but it was clear that he and TI were not happily married. So just based on the premise of there being no ill intention bc we're dealing with happily married men, he'd still lose. I also hate the way Pharrell was trying to twist things around in that interview. I was hoping the interviewer had better rebuttals but he did okay. I cant stand pompous men like Pharrell who thinks he's being clever by deceitfully playing on semantics.

[@cjordn]

I really enjoy your content.

[@betheecommentator]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate your support

[@binuthomas6395]

I was waiting for your video!! Once again excellent content! Keep up the good work.

[@betheecommentator]

That is sweet, thanks for the support ❤

[@Chikara199]

I think there is no doubt that Robin acted like an asshole. Fame really got to his head and he was not capable (or wanting) to deal with it. That said, I also think that Blurred lines got a lot of heat because it caught mainstream (read white) popularity. I can imagine Pharrell being insanely frustrated about it because if you listen to pretty much all rap songs and watch their videos how they talk about women and how they show them in the videos, Blurred lines is nothing in comparison. Here he is defending calling them "good girls wanting to be a bad girls" when rappers are just "these hoes and bitches yada yada". I mean, just look at Nicki Minaj videos... and she is female. I still think the Blurred lines video is more creepy than the song, but that could be because it is so catchy. I thought of it at first like Pharrell said: someone a bit uptight and shy that wanted to let loose on the dance floor but did not dare to. Until I saw the video :P Great video, Bee! It always brightens my day when I see a new one from you!

[@betheecommentator]

Thanks for your continued support ❤