BEYONCE "BLACK IS KING" REACTION!

[@krissy3358]

So Beyoncé had been hitting the “Cultural Reset” button since 2016 and people still think that she’s fake and a clout chaser. People hate black women🤣😬.

[@robinvolpi]

Even that cretin, NoName, is *still* going after her.

[@juri0999]

robin volpi cd RIGHT Noname irritated me. She’s trying to find a reason to hate but in reality the whole visual was about black people deserving to exist and deserving success. Yet she found a way to make it about capitalism. EVERYBODY looked expensive in the movie not just Beyonce.🤭

[@ad2094]

@@juri0999 Right. If she's looking for trauma and poverty porn, there's more than enough white savior documentaries out there. Please.

[@shashavengesayi6055]

@@robinvolpi Ikr, I thought I agreed with her as an African myself but I realized she way off. I do have one critique of the film, but overall it's beautiful and perfect

[@mscubana]

robin volpi the moment she referred to this collaborative effort between Beyonce and multiple African creatives as an “aesthetic,” everyone should’ve realized that her so-called “critiques” of Beyonce is just her projecting. She’s giving me Bell Hooks vibes.

[@elijahtheprophet8042]

My favorite quote that hit my CHEST was: “We were beauty before they knew what beauty was.” WHEWWWWWWW

[@deidraleitner5787]

🎤👇🏾🥁

[@Ubepati]

That hit me in my soul!!!

[@veronical.4085]

Yesssssssss

[@kimmirandaart9909]

It's Yrsa Daley Ward that helped write the poetry for Black is King! It's amazing. Warsan Shire wrote the poetry for Lemonade

[@frankishajacobs3164]

WHEWWWWW!!

[@MzPisces987]

When you realize that the “OTHERSIDE” sequence in #blackisking was about her miscarriage. That’s her connection to the meaning of circle of life. With death there will be new life. She had 2 miscarriages and now she has 3 beautiful children. “I’ll meet you on the otherside” pretty much heaven (Heaven couldn’t wait for you) 😢. I can just cry talking about this. This project have so many layers and I bet there is more. This sequence made me cry so hard. And I noticed she cried a lot during this sequence as well. Stay strong Beyoncé you are powerful!

[@OnikaAlexandria]

Yep! Hence why she looked like an angel when the basket flooded back 👼🏾

[@soniandukwe8981]

She had two ? Wow I didn’t know. I have even more empathy for her.

[@TheKittyGalore]

Just realizing this when you said it makes me cry. I was wondering why I connected to this part so much but couldn't figure it out...wow.

[@CRoss-kx4rw]

Mmmmm! Yes!🙏🏽🖤

[@TheCfschool]

Listen I listen to both in the car yesterday and my boyfriend said is this about the miscarriage and it made so much sense.

[@calebjemitola-j7o]

As a Nigerian who was born and raised in Nigeria I have felt that Beyoncé celebrated our culture and reflected us in a beautiful way. All my Nigerian friends and families were basically in tears over this peace because we’ve been shown as destitute idiots for so long that seeing us in that light was amazing

[@Sheralakeisha789]

That's amazing 💕

[@dlew24]

Disney said “beyonce do you have a budget for this film?” Beyonce said “a budget? What’s that?” & they got the message 😂❤️

[@denisebose1351]

🤣 She said... What's a budget? 😂😂😂 and kept it movin! ❤️🤣🤣🤣 Power!! ❤️😆

[@elysa_janel]

Crowned Zay Disney : “what’s the budget?” Beyoncé: yes 😂😂

[@yungboykurisu]

Anyone else read Beyoncé the way Beyoncé would say it in their mind

[@wilvictor]

Just gotta keep it moving after that

[@kymaniroberts5330]

Let’s not also forget the movie said your blessings is to inspire and help those who come after you .... YESSS🙌🏽

[@804smiles]

Message! 😁😉😄

[@keshiabryan5483]

Where’s kenny I enjoy them together so funny

[@msthang5366]

The way she has passed that torch to Chloe and Halle is phenomenal!!

[@princess_tamia_25]

Keshia Bryan Kenny and Zach aren’t friends anymore 😔💔

[@804smiles]

@@princess_tamia_25 wait are u serious??? Damn man say it ain't so craig!!!???? Damn man! I hate shit like that but I had 2 learn in my own life sometimes we out grow people places & things but dat doesnt mean it doesnt hurt! I wish them all the best tho

[@albertocovarrubias1625]

Black is King is definitely THE PROJECT. Is the biggest music project I've ever seen and it's super well thought. If you go deeper in the story you will realize how big The Gift album is. Apparently this is how Beyoncé finished the love letter to Africa. This is an important and powerful message of self love, how important is our history and embrace it, never forget our culture, our roots, our ancestors. And also never lose your way. Seeing this makes me feel loved and empowered and proud even I'm not Black but I'm Brown and I received the message. As a recommendation for you, watch it again and go deeper into the story you will find it even better. Beyoncé is King

[@a261mb]

Yesss the lyrics, costume, choreography, etc it’s just all so well thought out and connected to the lion king story and black love

[@pearlofafrica1960]

The album was Beyonce's love letter so West and South Africa. There Ware no east north or Central Africans feature on her album.

[@thabianzeel4666]

The fact that she hired African people to act on the film I'm grateful. I'm from South Africa and I enjoyed the film she showed different tribes from Egypt(north Africa) to west Africa to east Africa to the South .

[@Daniella1117]

She better have

[@MarcusMartn]

Thabi Anzeel just beautiful how she did that I loved it

[@user-yj2em2wi2s]

Yes Thabi, but I hope the world don’t think that’s how we really live our lives

[@stephanie9463]

K6 M2 I am very sure that people won’t think that’s how it is...super sure of it.

[@205555]

@@stephanie9463 I say let them think that. Our best kept secret

[@aceblanks7658]

The fact that Terrell and I went to our first Beyonce concert together in high school and he’s up here with Zach talking about Beyonce is so insane!!!!! I’m so happy for you Terrell!!!! Y’all are both great!

[@princess_tamia_25]

I’m jealous lowkey. I love him!! I definitely know y’all had fun.

[@aceblanks7658]

@@princess_tamia_25 omggggg we were sooooooo young!!!! I was 18 and he was 16 but we definitely had an AMAZING TIME!!!!!!! It was the I AM….World Tour!!! lol Sooooo long ago 😂

[@kenyamilligan5304]

I hate this rift between Africans and African American😔 why can’t we just praise each other and be one.

[@adamamunu3046]

Tired of it like nothing else.

[@TheTermin8tar]

PRIDE

[@opeyemiadegoke361]

Bless you I mean in the eyes of oppressors we are all" Blacks" and seen as lesser than regardless of what country we are from .

[@crazybabysittertwin]

Fam, YES! I am so tired of the gatekeeping & diaspora wars. We've ALL been colonized in one way or another. We ALL need to find our way back to our true selves. It would be so beautiful if we could do that together instead of all the extended family infighting.

[@sosa9220]

Honestly!!! It really drains energy from everyone and leads to more chaos. Everyone lets just respect each other and our cultures as Black people

[@TheEpitomeofSass]

Beyonce said this is a love letter to Africa. And using her platform to show the WORLD the authentic culture across Africa. And using African artists and letting them shine. And people call this using it for PROFIT?!?! This is appreciation to the fullest and she understands the responsibility she has to portray it authentically

[@nvn783]

Amen

[@He_is_derione]

Disney got rich yeah black is king

[@chidenisee]

Plus she made sure people were paid. I looked at the credits and I was so happy to see names that sound like mine. I even saw a Chiemeka in there. This is why I made sure to give my son an African first name. I will watch this again today.

[@darianjantjies1593]

@Dima Phaho Edgar's is going to play this😂

[@0_0_B10]

She partnered with the same people that trademarked «Hakuna Mattata» like they invented the phrase and comes from their language. Plus Disney+ isn’t even available in Africa

[@willpwr43]

Beyonce killed me with My Power. That video is one of her best to this day, if not the best. Art direction, choreography, cinematography, set design, costuming. BABY!!! I was and AM THROUGH!!! And ALREADY?!?! Come on!! Beyonce has me screaming! And when she had that white paint below her nose to her neck?! Slayed. Goodbye!!

[@nandenjisane]

I agree

[@cassyvjlee5925]

I had to immediately rewatch like, the VISUALS!!!!

[@muffettuffet8253]

You said it.. SLAYED - the only adjective, verb whatever to describe what just occurred on my screen!

[@cadyg2531]

I COMPLETELY AGREE! I had goosebumps and was screaming like a mad woman at my tv. I cried 5 gotdamn times throughout the movie 😭

[@MarcusMartn]

Willpower4.3 I love the camera during that video really captured the dopeness of the clothes and the choreography

[@paintedinbrown4625]

This “using african culture” argument isn’t brought up every time Drake decides to pick up a new culture and make some money off it. As an African myself it was so fulfilling seeing some of the artists I love listening to and the culture I live being celebrated...but that’s just my piece

[@TiaLaMuneca]

That part about drake 😂😂😂😂 True

[@davealdama]

that’s so damn right 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and sadly I believe it’s because she is a black WOMANNNN and when a woman take the power and do something EVERBODY HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY

[@JessicaHicks]

Tia La Muñeca ❤️ Drake but yes this is so true. Plus you can see that beyonce put in the work and directly brought in African producers, writers etc.

[@jordaine1469]

That part!

[@ninagrace-lee8323]

I mean people definitely do make fun of Drake for using other cultures to spice up his music though. I don’t think it’s the same veracity that people critique Beyoncé though. Kinda sad bc although I get the critique...I kinda wish everyone appropriated with the same level of care as Beyoncé does lol

[@18lillypie]

When will my fellow Africans realize that Beyoncé didn’t make this album with only Africans in mind?? This was a GIFT to all the black people in America and throughout the diaspora! It was to educate and show them a glimpse of the beauty that exists in Africa from east to west and north to south. She teamed up with fellow African creators/musicians so Africans could also have a voice in the storytelling of our continent. This beautiful masterpiece was to celebrate all parts of what we are and encourage black people that live outside Africa to come back or visit, and love where their ancestors came from. The continent is as much theirs as it is ours. This is the finest example of what cultural appreciation ,not appropriation, looks like. Thank you so much Bey for this Gift!

[@anastasiaalvarez3861]

❤️

[@jalessac.]

💗💗

[@davidgarland7478]

I am from Nigeria (Africa) and she did us proud ...anyone who says otherwise needs real help and maybe a leash ✌

[@daniellerenee5669]

Preach!

[@KO-gr2fc]

Y'all have the best chemistry....I'm living for this boo...

[@fritzvanderr3509]

I miss Kenny though 😭

[@owenedwards5826]

Zach on Terrell’s channel and Terrell on Zach’s channel is something that I always wanted, and now I’m overwhelmed that it’s here. My heart is full, overflowing, Black Kings!!!

[@87moonstar]

AND ITS ABOUT BEYONCÉ CHILLLLLLEEEEEDDDDD I BOUT DIED!!!!!

[@drmayesmt]

She is trying to show a spiritual connection to our heritage within the African diaspora. It's a love song for and to black men. My sister describes it as a question. " Why live as a peasant in someone else's kingdom when you are a king in ours." Come back to yourself. She is still evolving as an artist and an African American woman.

[@chanelinlouboutin]

I JUST GOT MY LIFE ON THAT! Tell your brother THANK YOU! Whew!!!

[@tanyag1718]

That question is everything 🥺

[@itsamajorjourney324]

drmayesmt Wow! Your words just brought me to tears because....Exactly! Wow!

[@nameisamine]

I don’t think the aim of the film is to encourage people to repatriate to the motherland but interesting interpretation nonetheless 🤔

[@hunterjackson5430]

Damn that just hit me!!!! "Why live as a peasant in someone else's kingdom, when you are a king in ours" The weight that question carries. My God!!!!

[@skyc7089]

When Terrell starts talking about how the only representation and image that black people were given when we were young was the image of slavery and how black legacy and excellence has continuously been erased and silenced... pure truth.

[@ronaldronz4599]

& you can blame the Jews of Hollywood for that.

[@simazenji4025]

Beyonce has always been celebrating black culture even in her run the world (girls) she flew two or three dancers from africa so they could teach her about dance because wanted to do it properly

[@pseranyane]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWbYi56vnNqjedU

[@soaribb32]

The song was meant to be afrobeat inpired too

[@Rhenadhis]

It was 3 South Africans to be specific and they not only taught her the moves, they danced with her in the video

[@simazenji4025]

Rhena Adhis I thought they were from Mozambique

[@nadiao9952]

She definitely didn’t profit from African Culture. All of the creatives behind the film are from an African descent. She gave credit where credit is due. And she researched and learnt and executed. People can be so bitter because she’s celebrating roots that African Americans barely know about and they couldn’t put it together themselves. Periodtt

[@latoyalabine4084]

So many people threatened by women and especially by black women. Beyoncé killed it and obviously created an environment where every artist involved could rise to do their best work. Obsessed.

[@MortalKowboy]

Beyonce said "I'm doin my own Lion King movie and soundtrack!" 😂💪🏾

[@datevilelf5493]

Then proceeded to make the best Lion King I have ever seen.

[@empressbthealkemisst]

She shoooolllll did!!!!!

[@paytonh9358]

Miss girl really took a classic soundtrack and said uh uh you’re doing it wrong😭🙌🏽

[@fallonisbabelol4855]

That’s what my parents said

[@shevonneworley9631]

Thats really what she did though... thats why its on Disney+

[@08richgal]

I loved every second of Black Is King, I cried like a baby when Brown Skin Girl came one. When Blue was singing at the end it really touched me because I remember when she was just a baby and people (especially black people) were talking about her features and there was a petition about it. I couldn’t believe that our people were soooo ready to put her down like that. Seeing her now in this video looking so cute and RICH makes me happy.

[@Marzhia]

I thought I was the only one who got emotional when that part came on😩

[@ADUHEMAA]

I cried so hard too at that specific point. It was so empowering 😭

[@jaune-soleil]

She and Kelly are what hit me. I was trying to stay strong 😂

[@08richgal]

Jaune Soleiel yes their interaction in the video was soooo sweet and genuine.

[@PLAYMESSIAH]

Yes same. I was totally moved to tears I couldn’t even fight it 😂

[@leeyon_j]

It’s funny how most of us actual Africans (people of African descent, living in an African country) have nothing but praise for the visual album yet noname crusty haters want to try find problem with this phenomenal project. The Queen B reigns supreme and we are black kings.

[@pseranyane]

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[@nolaa6490]

👏👏👏👏

[@leeyon_j]

Grayson Land I’m from South Africa... she’s a queen. People are just haters.

[@neelyty]

No lies detected here.

[@mindovermusiqthompson3221]

African natives were pissed about this project do your research before saying something like this

[@azereth338]

The people saying "she's profiting off African culture" aren't even african. Don't speak for us please, thank you

[@lizU-i4j]

Well, that’s not true. The lady that said that and her post went viral, is African.

[@Queenlikesoul]

Period🙄

[@shaliyahsmom]

Well is that really a fair statement? We are descendents and haven't had the luxury of being taught the history and lineage of where we've come from. We were brought here our native names and language were taken...so let's say for arguments sake that she took the time to figure that out and pay her respects what's wrong with that? As far as I can tell she worked artist from Africa to have a very authentic perspective can we be proud too?

[@pseranyane]

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[@gabibabiii]

@@lizU-i4j she said that bf the movie was even out and had not a single ounce of context of what the movie was about. Like everyone else talking dumb shit. Now they look dumb as hell

[@aleahjmm]

The way i was waiting for this video is unhealthy.

[@tffy2004]

#Facts I was low key getting nervous

[@aniyahsmith1662]

Mane me too

[@adeola_olamy]

Ikr. Same here

[@tiararenee1]

Girl I had to find him on Twitter like..... what's the hold up!😂😂😂

[@shaytinney6541]

Gyurrl!! Same... I kept checking his page for it 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Jordan-ze8cu]

And fun fact she spent HER OWN MONEY FOR THIS PRODUCTION so my thing is HOW TF DO U SAY SHE MADE THIS FOR PROFIT IM CONFUSED

[@ruthblack1996]

She will receive a return on her investment that will greatly exceeds her production costs and administrative expenses, that will be a well deserved huge return and a bountiful profit because she created a masterpiece. She will profit from her own investment, her artistry, her creativity and her business acumen. In other words, she gone make money and that’s a good thing.

[@RyonStark03]

Watching Zach Cambell reaction to any of Beyoncé's new content is already a part of most of the BeyHive members' life. 💕💕💕

[@DISNEYLOVE362]

Periodt💯💯💯💯every time Beyoncé releases something new I’m always like I can wait for Zachary’s Reaction

[@jessabella5576]

I know right

[@soniandukwe8981]

As a literal African-American, I m not offended by Black is King. Usually we are portrayed as flyinfested, aids ridden people which WE ARE NOT. Or the Chaka Zulu narrative. Africa is a rich continent, rich with culture, rich with love, rich with education, rich in language, and rich in tradition. This movie is for the diaspora. If you’re triggered by it, you mon Cherie, you’re a colonizer. I’m here for it, I smiled, cried and felt every gamete of emotion. My favorite song was power, I cried during brown skin girl, because when I bathe my brown skin daughter I know the power of affirmation.

[@MrMagikBananas]

Ugh she looks the best she’s ever looked in this movie at nearly 40 years old

[@pseranyane]

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[@paulm5615]

As an African; knowing all the Homegrown talent that worked on this, at this point it’s such an insult to push the whole “profiting off the African aesthetic” narrative. I watched this from my home because it was AVAILABLE. Beyoncé is a visionary and a legend. And she was even before Black Is King. Anything else is just dislike.

[@tyresemontell2882]

Right. Beyoncé respects our ancestors and our African brothers and sisters. Unlike Nicki Minaj who compares herself to Harriet Tubman for laughs

[@triggabor2271]

I respect Nicki but she only cares about black struggles if they personally affect her.

[@trinademari5208]

How Nicki pregnant behind get brought up in this?

[@erehache2795]

You watched it from your home in Africa? What channel? Thought it was only available on Disney+

[@charnellduncan9932]

Ere Hache it is on Disney plus

[@frankjoseodom9203]

People say that Beyoncé is using African culture for profit . People need to realise African Americans are African. America took their culture from them and they were forced to create a new one . Don’t get confused, I’m Ghanaian🇬🇭and it hurts that my African American brothers and sisters could be apart of the community and may never know. But don’t be out here saying they can’t use their culture

[@nanaabena4382]

I.agree.

[@mrsnavy7034]

I’m Congolese and completely agree sad so many from African countries trash Beyonce saying she only care about black money and exploit us

[@ShoniseSips]

THANK YOU!!!!! I say this all the time!!!! I wish I could like your comment a million times 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@mimio7933]

Beyonce understands time first step towards freedom is mental. Once we have been emancipated mentally...we can get in formation and create the changes we seek

[@Nikki528]

Not sure what profit Bey is getting since The Gift was her lowest ever selling album (which doesn’t mean it lacks quality bc it’s amazing). If she wanted to snatch African coins she’d would tour there - but then there would be complaints about how much her tickets cost. She’s not gaining snythjng from this but has alienated a lot of her white fans (y’all know they spend coin) with all of this. She can’t win.

[@amberdb04]

I watched the credits too!!!🥰❤🤑 BEYONCE GAVE EVERYONE CREDIT🙏🏾 THANK YOU BEY FOR STARTING GENERATIONAL WEALTH FOR BLACK PEOPLE ESPECIALLY IN AFRICA🙏🏾❤✊🏾 SHE GAVE THE RECEPTIONIST CREDIT BISH!!!!🥰

[@TheUntitledSimmer]

Not sure about starting generational wealth....

[@amberdb04]

@@TheUntitledSimmer everytime black is king is shown or watched or on tv, everyone credited will get a check then when they die their kids will get that check. Granted its not millions but that money could be alot for certain ppl. Monique said she still gets checks from the parkers reruns so yes not millions but generations will see a check

[@kgaugelothobejane860]

ME TOO for the first time in my life👏👏👏👏

[@UfuluChild]

Yesss

[@marijaneraps]

Credits 40 minutes long! She did that

[@jazzterry-short7998]

Terrell is a good soul, when Zach was talking his whole body was turned to Zach I think that's a sign of someone who really listens. I hope he comes on your show again, he loves you, and he's kind.

[@jaune-soleil]

Jazz Terry-Short agreed! Please go to Terrells channel and watch their collab. It’s hilarious.

[@cherylreeder8369]

Jazz Terry-Short Terrell is everything. I love his channel. He’s so talented.

[@angelabell635]

The colonization of African countries and the degradation of slavery has caused self hate. Beyoncé is showing us a map of how to get the family back. All of it not just the elite. Self hate is part of the dust we have to get off our shoulders.

[@ItsmeChanon]

I've been thinking about the teal man that was often seen with Beyonce while the young man was on his journey a lot. If we go with the theory that one of Beyonce's role was his sprit guide/ angel, then I think it makes sense to assume that the teal man was the young man "chi" or spiritual self in physical form. The teal man showed up on the beach when Beyonce found him and was with him his entire journey. When the young man was lost in the world, the chi was passive, kinda just sitting down or just looking at what was happening. To me that symbolized that the young man/boy was not connected to himself (hence why is Chi was also just on autopilot or in the sunken place). The teal man came alive during already because the main character was coming back to himself and being reconnected. That would explain why Beyonce (the guide) and the Chi were dancing in unison for most of the video... the man was aligned with his spirit and on his ordained path.

[@approachingzenith8044]

yes!!! I came to this perspective as well! Powerful.

[@OmniEyeAm]

ThÅnkh you for this breakdown!!!

[@marijaneraps]

Yes tou know what else is beautiful about him? He said he lost his brother at 22, the day they filmed the Already video was his 22nd birthday and he wad down. Bey rallied everyone and WENT OFF! He cried through that stellar performance while everyone cheered him on. God was all over this production! Ps Bey played several roles but mostly Rafiki and Nala.💞

[@OALM1991]

*Beyoncé helped change the whole trajectory of 2020 with this masterpiece*

[@thejwvariety]

let a b**** run for president

[@4642529]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@fritzvanderr3509]

Nah, even 👑 Bey can’t make this pandemic go away

[@Sheezuz]

If they made a white is king it would be racist

[@OALM1991]

@@Sheezuz lol perhaps, perhaps not. But note that they've been making "white is king" media content for decades.

[@NYCCgirl1]

"I normally don't like when people flaunt but when Beyoncé flaunts.... I like it." SAME BEYOTCH SAME 🤣

[@alicialingo2868]

You can’t appropriate what you’re a descendant of. We all need to connect. This is a WIN of Alllllll Africans and the descendants of the Motherland!!! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@jessicahiggins2047]

This!!!!

[@ruthblack1996]

The African culture is our inheritance and we will not let that be stolen from us as was those many centuries in enslavement, oppression and incarceration.

[@KikiFrancis]

Preach!!! I have yet to understand how people are mad at her for educating herself about a culture she should be apart of and bringing it to the forefront to further educate black Americans as well as people around the world

[@80sbabywild]

If that’s the case the entire human race are descendants of AFRICA

[@alicialingo2868]

@@80sbabywild it is where life started.

[@michaelpoole9239]

Jayz chain was an African Citrine custom cut stone. The energy of the stone holds creativity. And Beyonce played different Orishas throughout the Film watching over young Simba

[@matitis3392]

The black and white outfit is not Versace it’s by Loza Maleombho an Ivorian designer 🙏🏾

[@sammy69831]

Wow , awesome💛👌🏽

[@starfilipa4920]

Yes! She is fantastic.

[@chichetaramruth3989]

I find it a bit ridiculous when I hear that she is using the African culture for profit. Her album sales REDUCED when she started making black focused songs. If she wanted profit, she’d make radio friendly songs. Her passion is costing her so much profit and people are saying she is Profiting off of African culture. I’m African by the way...

[@DonovanRobinson420]

That part makes me sad, but she’s inspiring so many black boys and girls. She’s getting rich by seeing her people wake up!

[@jaylenmichaels7004]

THANK YOU!! You are the only other person stating that fact. “The Gift” album sales were WAYYY lower than “Lemonade”! IMO maybe negative African stereotypes need to more visible verses and a major black artist using their huge platform to spread positive/beautiful imagery of the African culture and landscape. Nowadays it seems as tho spreading positivity breeds negativity because black people are so use to not sticking together and supporting each other.

[@chichetaramruth3989]

F.R. F you are the most ridiculous person under this thread. Who mentioned crying? 😂😂😂 Not everyone would love to come to the concerts either cos the music is polarizing and won’t be so appealing especially to other races cos they can’t relate. Calm down and stop hating blindly. Your bitterness is showing. You need some hugs 🤗🤗🤗

[@kekeh.5696]

@F.R. F can you stop clicking on Beyonce linked videos please. If you blv what you do get TF away, why are you bothering. We don't need the negative energy while we celebrate this. I don't ' idolize' Beyonce but I'm very grateful for her doing this as an African when everyone else can't and doesn't. Get away plz!!!! And she's not a billionaire

[@latoyalabine4084]

I agree. Beyoncé could profit from releasing a video of herself watching paint dry and we'd all be watching. She doesn't need to use anyone for anything. She was inspired by the beauty. There's a lot of hate in this world and people throwing shade at Bey for working out of LOVE are throwing their energy in the wrong direction.

[@KairoK]

If Beyoncé is overrated what is your fave? When your fave has albums on HBO, Netflix, and Disney then come and talk about it.

[@diamondadams8942]

And THATS ON BLU IVY

[@rjsm]

Periodtttttt

[@swanrivers3708]

Periodt pooh!!

[@DonovanRobinson420]

PURRRR 😻

[@ockeano4056]

If anything, she's actually underrated, her art is so pure and perfect! she deserves more love and not all this hate

[@zoily8mii]

As someone who is Latina.......I loved all of black is king. I feel like this film shows what I see in black people. It was a colorful world of beauty and elegance, to be honest you don’t see it enough. I want more of it. I lived and was brought to tears and happiness. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@0024811]

Not "water boy" under the credit. Beyonce dont play she gives everyone credit.

[@TheTermin8tar]

I GAGGED 💀🤣

[@aphiwemdluli4414]

I literally don’t have enough words to explain how Black is King is so important!!! It has really opened up our eyes not only as Black people but as Black creatives to show us that there is no box when it comes to our power and creativity. I want to say more but I literally don’t have the words to explain!!!

[@kyra4178]

Whoever says Beyoncé is overrated and untalented I am starting a riot

[@do.not.subscribe.2207]

This is why racism exists & you say BLM lmao

[@dreamqueen8612]

Do.Not.Subscribe. She didn’t mean that it was a figure of speech 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@dreamqueen8612]

Bee B. Lol right they are definitely the type to say “English Class is a waste of time, we can speak it already”

[@do.not.subscribe.2207]

@@dreamqueen8612 lmao that's your definition of a "figure of speech"?! dam.

[@do.not.subscribe.2207]

​@Summer Rose Who's saying it doesn't? Why are you seeking validation? Who are you trying to convince?

[@pamelanxumalo3626]

People stating the “culture vulture” nonsense, are missing the point. This is for Lion king, she reimagined the freaking lion king through this visual. Lady in pink short hair was Nala, little kid and guy who married nala were simba, bald evil guy was Scar. It’s literally the lion king reimagined by Beyoncé so naturally she will use African artists and culture to tell it. Urgh and she has been bridging the gap between us Africans and the world for years. People need to stop this extra woke shit will stop them from enjoying art.

[@lovickn5403]

Couldnt have said it better .she also gave a world stage to all those African artists, it IS going to take their careers to the next level !!

[@pamelanxumalo3626]

Lovick N' exactly!So many African artists, designers,directors,make up artist now have this as a credit on their resume. That’s a game changer. I also believe that people all over the world have been so brainwashed as to what Africa is supposed to look like that when someone celebrates it in this way, it doesn’t make sense, but this is how we are everyday in Africa. We dance, we celebrate, we are colourful! Yes there are issues but every continent has its issues ! No one is doing it at this scale for Africa!

[@YouWillGetThereBuddy]

As a South African its been a known fact that she's a culture vulture... FOR YEARS she's been stealing culture for financial gain

[@pamelanxumalo3626]

Add Caption Here umm I’m South African too, so not sure what point you were making with that. I think the concept “culture vulture” has been over used and not quite understood. A Culture vulture is someone who has no links to a certain culture and by their own volition chooses to claim said culture as their own,without due credit to those of which it claims its origin. Beyoncé has featured black African writers in her music,Mozambique/South African pantsula dancers in her videos, African designers in her concept pieces and at no point has she ever claimed it to be her own. No other African American artist has cared enough to include Africa in the creative global space like she has! All that aside this film was for the lion king soundtrack. Where she showcased our actors, singers and rightfully so. Imagine if she did this soundtrack with no African artists and then did this film with all her American friends. Then and only then would your culture vulture claims be validated.

[@pamelanxumalo3626]

Add Caption Here also she has made the least amount of money or “financial gain”from all her black or Afro-centric album’s/projects.

[@jasminekristine5826]

The whole friendship vibe in this video is ... EVERYTHING!! I stan.

[@oohwhathappened]

*Black people tend to be the most critical of each other even in the times of success*

[@jacquelinepeynado3289]

Zachary and Terrell on the same screen...not once, but TWICE in the same week. My heart is full and my eyes feel so blessed!!!

[@mustrdgrl07]

let’s talk about how i CRIED at brown skin girl and other side. THERE IS SUCH A BEAUTY IN BEING BLACK THAT SHE EXHIBITED IN THIS FILM

[@selendriamuganogo7077]

Me too.. I was like “why am I crying” lol

[@lindahlengwa2450]

I cried too, at both songs. Blue was just🔥🔥🔥

[@DonDivaBitch]

Omg I Cried Watching Brown Skin Girl Too! I Was So Happy And Proud Of The Beauty As Well

[@Nls4679]

Me too!!

[@cadyg2531]

I cried 5 times throughout the movie and brown skin girl was DEFINITELY one. That song just opens up the flood gates for me 😭

[@ad2094]

I love Rihanna so don't take this the wrong way, but why are Rihanna's business moves praised and Beyonce's torn down as "cApITaLism". Serious question.

[@H3XGorlieWonders]

That's a good question honestly 🤔, we gotta recognize those hypocritical ideals cuz I love Rihanna too but why the odd difference

[@ad2094]

@@H3XGorlieWonders I've been observing this for a while. Even in the middle of this pandemic and the protests, Rihanna was STILL doing fenty lingerie shoots and launching a whole skincare brand to nothing but praise. Beyonce releases a visual album, problem. Even their response to the protests are judged differently, with Rihanna's framed in a positive light and Beyoncé's minimized as "not enough". I support both women and I don't understand it.

[@Queenlikesoul]

Because beyonce is in a leauge of her own.

[@H3XGorlieWonders]

@@ad2094 Facts! Like I don't understand why there needs to be only one or this many "good representations" and then others who fall in the same line or message get tossed to the side due to small personal problems and preferences some people have. Like as if it's so easy and more practical for Rihanna to get more praise due to her not giving a fuck about anything but when Beyonce does it, it's "insulting".

[@apulis99]

Because Rihanna never talks about things that are important or steps on toes. Anyone who steps on toes gets criticized it’s messed up

[@michaelharmon9231]

Mannnn Beyonce traveled the WORLD! This was a type of Africa that we haven’t seen before! We don’t read about this Africa in our text books! This is not the Africa we see in movies!!

[@OnikaAlexandria]

The blue guy was the spirit. Spirits never die, they only transcends!

[@tjstunner]

Hey guys! Beyoncé was talking about African Spirituality. She mentions the ancestors and our guides the Orisha before Spirit when she were talking. I’m Christian but I have been studying up on African Spirituality. If anyone wants to understand what she’s talking about I would say start by watching KZbin or google and look up the Orisha’s and African spirituality vs Christianity. Your minds would be blown. The many different religions created are all pieces taken from spirituality.

[@kekeh.5696]

Thank you. Supposedly 'African' Americans claim that this is Satanic but I get so angry because you all know absolutely nothing about African culture. We had our own spiritual beliefs before Christianity and as much as I am a Christian too, that is my identity. It's so offensive that just coz you hate Beyonce you have to also disrespect my spiritual belief as an absolutely clueless American. Pls teach your fellow American sisters!!!

[@candace5106]

Technically, Christianity is a form of African spirituality but it is not from West Africa. Ethiopians were practicing Christianity long ago and it wasn't introduced to them by Europeans.

[@riekiefakude1978]

@@kekeh.5696 Unfortunately not just AA, there are many African Christians especially SA'ns that are clueless about African spirituality. I myself was one of those people but with research and having a family member gifted with the water spirit, I've decolonised. I'm still believe in God.

[@kekeh.5696]

@@riekiefakude1978 I know, I'm South African. If you look at SA it stands out coz of its modern nature. Unfortunately that modern nature has made many become whitewashed and very disrespectful of their roots. But some do understand their identity but because we look to America which knows absolutely nothing about itself or its identity we go with what they have to say about African beliefs because we idolize America ryt. It's pitiful

[@riekiefakude1978]

@@kekeh.5696 Then it's sad. That as SA'ns we looking outwards than within. But at least there are many of us not ashamed. I see it also in some of the local writers and celebrities.

[@edena2877]

I can’t wait to see him screaming and twerking to Bey😂😂😂 We love to see it Zach🥰

[@simplyjp2401]

Also in the Mood For Ever video, I kind of felt that the house resembled Madam CJ Walkers house, it was like she was paying a homage to the first black female millionaire (correct me if I’m wrong, but that is what I got from that scene at the pool when they planned out)

[@JessicaHicks]

Another reason to rewatch. Love it.

[@lakieacarrington5254]

The house is the mansion that was used in Whitney Houston's movie: THE BODYGUARD. .. It was her character Rachel's house...

[@lakieacarrington5254]

1992.. The Body Guard

[@Nikki-nt4pt]

Preach woman! I caught that too!

[@teejaye521]

Most definitely

[@therealniasha]

Brown Skin Girl made me feel like a little girl again . I shed some tears.

[@ladiiijaguar19]

It was the Lion King reimagined as real life. Also with elements of Get out and black panther. Also Beyonce was like the Rafiki

[@Rokciemarvelous]

Terrell skin is hot butter 🧈 on pancakes 🥞!!!!!!!!

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

Better see a nomination for *AT LEAST* costume design ong 😤😤

[@Yahyahsouth401]

Yessssss

[@curtisnolin5195]

We don't settle for less! The categories are low tier compared to Black is King this year. We better freakin win😭♥️🔥🔥🔥

[@MarcusMartn]

Ahjusshi _Brown oh trust me Black is King will get nominated for everything ❤️❤️❤️

[@4642529]

No

[@tiwanih9499]

At least? We don’t do the least here this ain’t no cheap movie. We want SEVERAL PROPER nominations or nothing.

[@jahbvbypost]

My thing is this Beyonce always loved our culture since Run the World..remember when she was crying when the dancers picked up on the routine so fast? Smh people don’t remember shit like that though♥️

[@MrExplor80]

I remember it, and I had the same epiphany. This isn’t new for Bey, she’s been paying homage to the motherland!

[@cassyvjlee5925]

Yeah and she got those dancers from Africa (can’t remember which country) she saw on KZbin dancing, flew them over to teach her and her dancers and as them in the video for run the world. She’s been doing this and it’s awesome, the work/platform she’s giving to natives, I don’t understand how people are acting like they don’t know this

[@shonhunt5566]

jaja Wezzy exactly I cried with her from my tv from Life Is But A Dream documentary I remember 👑🐝🖤🇿🇦🙏🏽

[@Daniella1117]

Yeah so much she’s never toured in Africa 🙄

[@jahbvbypost]

Cassy VJ Lee people are never satisfied the fucked up part is..it really be my our own people

[@GCAnte]

She said “oh, so y’all don’t like my acting, huh? 🌚 tuh, y’all gone get a movie.. and you gone like it” .. Thrice 😍

[@jayenias5632]

She dedicated this to her Son. WTF does she have for her other babies scares TF out of me!

[@pumelas7621]

As a South African, where many of the creatives who worked behind and in front of the screen are from. I honestly couldn't wrap my head around people saying this AFRICAN American women was exploiting us. ESPECIALLY seeing as she was not only showing African cultures and traditions in a way that made it so clear it was from a place of love, respect and after having done much research. But also because majority of the team who worked on this WAS African. All of them properly credited. Sis even took a backseat in many scenes to let the African actors have their moment. And EVERY person who worked on this project spoke of nothing but it being an amazing and uplifting project. At this point people have just got to speak their truth and say you hate Beyonce. It has nothing to do with her work or talent, she just ain't it for you. And then we can keep it moving but the LIES have got to stop. And if you wanna say I have a right to criticise, hell yeah you do but don't spice it with untruths like saying SHE ISN'T TALENTED???!! Blasphemy. There are white men doing a quarter of her work getting double the praise and THAT'S the truth! But anyway peace and love to you all ❤️💕💕

[@PinkV91]

That’s not Versace lol all if not most of her outfits were by black owned designers 🤣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JessicaHicks]

That’s amazing! I was wondering with the pretty bright colors.

[@juanacosta47]

Although it’s true that she is repping african designers, I am SURE that (at least) some of the looks in Already were custom made Burberry. Also, the outfits that she used on the OTR II set at Global Citizen were done by Versace (the monochromatic suits) and Balmain (the feathered black and white fit).

[@PinkV91]

Juan Acosta chileeeeeeeeee just follow her stylist @zerinaakers and that’ll answer all of the following

[@juanacosta47]

@@PinkV91 I know, my comment was rather on why they thought that some of this looks coulda been Versace.

[@PinkV91]

Juan Acosta it’s okay baby ❤️❤️❤️

[@Jazz32933]

Black Is King is artistically beautiful and so empowering

[@shapejustanormaltriangle7659]

Sorry, but not in the slightest

[@RespectMyThickness]

Trashy Thomas well I imagine nothing could empower someone that calls themselves Trashy Thomas

[@shapejustanormaltriangle7659]

@@RespectMyThickness I like your name too, your fatness

[@RespectMyThickness]

Trashy Thomas thanks, babe.💕

[@OnikaAlexandria]

Can we talk about the looks on other female artists!! Like it wasn’t just Beyoncé looking good. Every GOTDAMN BODY LOOKED GOOODT!!! She spared NO budget for lewks!

[@beckykay970]

I love that in Already Beyonce and the dancers are literally dancing on the boxes society has tried to keep them in.

[@SeyvonTheGenie]

People aren’t talking about “NILE” enough!!!! Get into it!!!!

[@marijaneraps]

She studied the meaning of the white funeral. I wish people would see. That was burying Mufasa. 💞

[@jayfab4689]

Beyonce made me feel so good to be an African woman. I was overwhelmed by the imagery. My mind was blown.

[@Iam8randon]

Yall didn't talk about "My power" and the choreo enough for me 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@zoennodim3997]

How is Beyoncé appropriating African culture when she’s AFRICAN American? This is where her ancestors are from.... people can be so dumb 🙄

[@ayooluwadaprefered9450]

Lol, very dumb

[@swanrivers3708]

Very very dumb.

[@afikax8933]

For me the problem isnt embracing African culture in particular on it's own. Its embracing the culture in convenient ways like excluding Africa from most of her tours but using a lot of african reference. As a South African I would really like to know why time and time again Beyonce has excluded Africa from her tours. Loved BIK and love her but I really need answers

[@keymorahsimmons6894]

Afika x Beyoncé brings her tours to Africa you could look it up on yt, and see them

[@afikax8933]

@@keymorahsimmons6894 Beyonce has performed in Africa, not under her own tours but here and there she has.

[@c.r.olegend2123]

Dominicans getting real quiet after this because they be saying they are not black

[@carolchikwa933]

🤣🤣🤣,they can move out the way 🌹

[@Naylizzle]

As a Dominican woman, yes I can admit there is ignorance behind our roots. Our people refuse to see that we are a beautiful mixture of European, African and Taino culture. It frustrates me to see us push away our African roots due to a stigma society as embedded. These identity issues are something most people of color face because of what we've been taught. Once we unlearn the lessons they've taught us and answer to the islands call, only then do we find peace. Which is the lesson Spirit, our ancestors and Mrs. Carter are teaching. Now is not the time to point fingers, for that is the reason why we are in this situation we are in now. Many blessings.

[@shashavengesayi6055]

Zach & Terrell yall are Black Kings for giving us this reaction YAAS!!!!! 🤴🏾🤴🏾

[@francescaestelle2886]

Either your lighting is bomb or your skin is POPPING!!! It's glowing & looking all kinds of healthy. Love you Zach keep it up these great videos ❤❤❤

[@kyra4178]

“Blue man crew could never” wise words of Zachary Campbell and Terrell

[@LovelyNikkiLinde]

I had an argument with someone on Twitter that said “Beyoncé isn’t a musician or artist” and that she “isn’t memorable or iconic”. It’s crazy that someone would think that!

[@idkmybffWill3]

The “Brown Skin Girls” section left me with a big smile and a tear in my eye. I need all my brown skin girls to see it, love it, and embrace it! 🤎

[@kathyboykin5335]

I hate to tell you this, but a lot of black women are not feeling it because she had Indian women in that video, who are known for being prejudice to Black people. But, I know that's a generalization about them. I wish I could find someone to have an intelligent conversation about this.

[@kyra4178]

The collab that I have been waiting for and Beyoncé is anything and everything that artist wish for no one is like her and lastly BLACK IS KING

[@mrsnavy7034]

Even Who run the world got dancers and choreography from Africa

[@mimio7933]

Beyonce been on it! Deja vu has African inspirations as well.

[@willwowxdrice642]

mimi o tell theeeemmmm

[@ad2094]

Yes I hate when people say she just "became black" with Lemonade, like where were you when she was singing about hood guys and debuting with funk sounds and African rhythm? Tuh.

[@mrsnavy7034]

Aderinsola Adesida These people don’t even follow Beyonce career

[@larryjr9705]

@@ad2094 I agree. And it makes me think of her old unreleased music aswell like Black Culture.

[@veeceey1073]

All jokes aside nobody and I mean nobody is seeing Beyoncé. She is literally her only competition. Not even stanning here its just facts. Sure nobody is above criticism but I truly do not understand how somebody can watch BIK and come way with negative thoughts from it.

[@shawntaejones169]

The scene from Brown skin girls with Kelly!!! That meant so much for the culture frfr!!! Beyoncé does it ever time! Queen B no debate!!!

[@LatriceDiane]

They are saying she’s appropriating her own culture. It’s argument after argument. Tuh. I mean imagine being an African American.

[@j1918]

Beyoncé been doing African dancing since Deja Vu👑🙌🏽💯. This ain't nothing new for her❤.

[@ShoniseSips]

I don’t know how people can say she’s stealing the African culture and profiting off of it, when it’s her culture. She’s a descendant of Africa!!!!

[@DonovanRobinson420]

People just wanna hate. Tbh there’s always gonna be haters🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Nikki-nt4pt]

From one Nikki to another - that accusation is just peoples ignorance and jealousy. How she stealing from her own culture? Better question from those commenters: who are Black people supposed to be or come from if we can’t be American and we can’t claim our African heritage???

[@kennithwashington8549]

Nikki a word!!!!!!!

[@SK-PODCAST]

We stupid sometimes

[@user-yj2em2wi2s]

But she’s mixed , creole

[@owen.tucker__]

Also, the fact that she dedicated the film to her son, Sir, was so beautiful! This whole movie was an experience and a cultural reset! I look at myself differently as a young black man now. We face so many obstacles in our day to day lives and work twice as hard to get half as close to what we want. This film made me realize I can do or be anything I want to if I want to! I just have to believe in myself! And to the haters, IM BLACK AND IM PROUD!! AND YALL CAN STAY MAD ABOUT IT✊🏿😂 I LOVE BEYONCÉ AND I LOVE THIS FILM! BLACK IS KING 👑

[@jazzycakes66]

Beautiful . Power to you king

[@jabuwati]

No, she showed the beauty that is US.. She is a Queen.....Am South African and i saw more of our people in the movie....

[@Ubepati]

Thank you!! South africans are proud!!!

[@Iamnotawordstill]

And if you look at them a certain way, self titled was about being a mother. Lemonade was about being a wife. And Black is King is about being a black woman.

[@mykaelizayah2195]

Girl I hung up on my friends, that shows how much I love Zach 😂💕💕💕💕

[@free2be748]

I am from Lesotho, and as an African I'm really, really impressed with how well Beyonce uses her influence, she's worn her heart on her sleeve, and come at a time like this, when black people are crying for collective healing, to say "I am for you, BLACK PEOPLE, wherever you you are". That's brave of her, because she knows some will still criticize her work, but this ordinary African woman felt it, and wants to say "Thank you Beyonce" 🙏🙏.

[@Jordan-zt1ru]

I left shameless for this. Black is king. Was everything i needed. I felt so proud to be black

[@janeof11trades56]

I was cutting up with y’all the wholeeee time. Sis ATEEE period!

[@n.sue-ann5527]

I’m ashamed to say I discovered Zach on the Terrell show but baybeee these two together are a whole vibe🔥🥰🥰

[@jordaine1469]

As a proud African I'd like to give props to all the African artists and the ones in the background of this production, children of the soil, y'all make us proud, as always✊✊.. and to Bey... She did that! She really did, props to her for killing those African dance moves too... #AfricaToTheWorld

[@pseranyane]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWbYi56vnNqjedU

[@ellagoeldner4017]

“I’VE BEEN WAITIN FOR THIS ONE, TURN IT UP” No seriously I’ve been so excited to see your reaction. LOVE YOU ZACHARY!!!!

[@ivythegreat4943]

Beyoncé I know you’re busy watching this ummm sis can Zachary get another cameo.

[@lebo9010]

A great moment that us South Africans appreciated was when Simba came from the water and went to Rafiki who drew on him and then raised him up. The message there was "To God we belong and to God we return" The lady who played Rafiki recently passed away was a veteran in the industry and that was her final project. Those words were perfect.

[@jazzterry-short7998]

Talking about homage to her past material. Part of Find Your Way Back choreography reminded me of Video Phone.