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In the music video for the song, which features Major Lazer and Ghanian singer Shatta Wale, the singing-diva is seen in a number of locations including a forest and an abandoned building.
Jul 31, 2020
AceShowbiz – Not only fans get to watch Beyonce Knowles’ much-anticipated “Black Is King” visual albums, but also a brand new music video. Just a few hours before the release of the effort, the singing-diva unveiled the visuals for “Already” featuring Major Lazer and Ghanian singer Shatta Wale.
In the music video, Beyonce is seen in a number of locations including a forest and an abandoned building. At one point, the “Crazy in Love” singer is relaxing on a tree as her body is covered in green paint to match the scenery. There are also scenes of her dancing to the song, before it changes to show Beyonce sitting on top of a motorcycle as she sings the rest of the song.
Based on the music from her “The Lion King: The Gift”, “Black Is King” arrived on Friday, July 31 on Disney+. The visual album highlighted “the voyages of Black families, throughout time” and told the story of “a young king’s transcendent journey through betrayal, love and self-identity. ‘Black Is King’ is an affirmation of a grand purpose, with lush visuals that celebrate Black resilience and culture.”
In a rare interview with “Good Morning America”, Beyonce explained how she hoped that the visual album would change the perception of what it means to be black. “It’s been a year in the making!” the singer excitedly said. “I worked with a diverse group of very gifted directors, actors and creatives from all over the world to reimagine the story of ‘The Lion King’. The narrative unfolds through music videos, fashion, dance, beautiful natural settings and raw new talent.”
Beyonce continued, “But it all started in my backyard. So from my house to Johannesburg, to Ghana, to London, to Belgium, to the Grand Canyon, it was truly a journey to bring this film to life. My hope for this movie is that it shifts the global perception about the word ‘black’. It’s always meant inspiration, love, strength, and beauty to me. ‘Black Is King’ means Black is regal and rich, and history and purpose, and lineage. I hope y’all love it and enjoy it.”

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Reposting a tweet from a fan who believes that the ‘Formation’ singer isn’t doing ‘Black Is King’ for profit, Tina stresses that her daughter ‘has a right to her heritage.’
Jul 4, 2020
AceShowbiz – Beyonce Knowles’ mother Tina Knowles has broken her silence after her daughter was criticized for allegedly appropriating African culture for her upcoming visual album “Black Is King”. While the R&B diva remains mum, the ever supporting mom took to Instagram on Friday, July 3 to defend her daughter and hit back at the critics.
The fashion designer reposted a tweet by a fan who disputed the allegations that Bey is capitalizing on African culture with the album. “Lmao the annoying thing about the capitalist argument with Beyonce is Lemonade, her ‘black’ album, is one of her lowest selling albums,” so read the fan’s tweet, “so if we’re talking profit, she wouldn’t continue to make music highlighting blackness if it was solely for profit.”
Along with it, Tina wrote a lengthy caption. “@_alphaa_ (Twitter handle) you could not have said it better,” she began, agreeing with the said Twitter user. “It’s really sad that the women who shout the loudest ‘protect the black woman’ that they are the ones that are trying to tear her down. Sisters wake up!!!!”
Claiming that the former Destiny’s Child star “dedicates her art to Boldly show the Royalty and beauty of our heritage and journey,” she insisted, “Her work is to change the narrative! To show that we did not start off as slaves , but that we were kings and queens before we were forced into slavery.”
Tina also stated that Bey has been fighting for African and African-American people “in the fashion and film world,” so she wondered where the hate came from. “I ask you to examine your heart and really take a look at what your motive is and what it’s fueled by!” she wrote.
Reminding the haters that Beyonce is an African-American herself, the 66-year-old continued, “I have one question for you too that I’m confused about ‘how do you appropriate the black culture when you are black??’ She has a right to her heritage as well as anyone else in the world.”
She went on telling the critics to channel their energy on positive things. “Then take that energy critiquing, and tearing down and put it to into an action that is fighting against the systemic racism that is going on right now and has been going on forever,” she urged. “The time that you take to tear her down you could be using that time to do that!!”
“Critique and tear down the systems that hurt and suppress us. Use your social media platform to work on getting people out to vote to change the laws critique the frigging laws!! Stop being a social media terrorist to the wrong people ! Redirect that passion for change in that !!! Use your energy and great intelligence to fight people who choose to be oppressors,” she implored, before stressing, “Beyonce is not your enemy!! But you would swear that she was!”

After “Black Is King” was announced in late June with a trailer, people began debating whether it’s appropriate or not for her to use the African culture to promote her new material. “She needs to read the room,” one person reacted in an online forum. “Focus on the s**t that’s going on in the country she was born in, romanticizing Africa isn’t what we need right now girl.”
Another agreed, “Seriously, I’m glad people have caught on to this because it has always bothered me how people appropriate ‘African cultures’.” A third person echoed the sentiment, “It’s a bad look, especially when you want to bite off the culture.”
Someone else doubted that Beyonce’s support of African people and African culture is genuine, noting, “Claim to love Africa but they stay spending the summer in Europe etc… From Senegal to the Seychelles plenty of beautiful places to visit. But since white people prefer the Hamptons, the South of France and Capri that’s where you will mostly find the Carters.”
To be released on July 31 on Disney+, “Black Is King” is described as “a celebratory memoir for the world on the Black experience.” The network’s bosses added in a statement, “The film is a story for the ages that informs and rebuilds the present. A reunion of cultures and shared generational beliefs. A story of how the people left most broken have an extraordinary gift and a purposeful future.”

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After the ‘Lemonade’ singer debuts a trailer for her upcoming visual album, people are debating online whether it’s appropriate or not for her to use the African culture to promote her new material.
Jun 30, 2020
AceShowbiz – Beyonce Knowles may have a large number of Beyhives who will always have her back, but that doesn’t mean she won’t face criticism. The R&B diva has landed in hot water after she debuted a trailer for her new visual album “Black Is King”.
The video in question features scenes of people donning traditional African costumes and performing some traditional dances, intercepted with footage of Beyonce performing and also some rare looks at her private moments with her family. People have since debated whether it’s appropriate or not for her to use the African culture to promote her new material.
“She needs to read the room,” one person, who objects to the video, reacted in an online forum. “Focus on the s**t that’s going on in the country she was born in, romanticizing Africa isn’t what we need right now girl.” Another agreed, “Seriously, I’m glad people have caught on to this because it has always bothered me how people appropriate ‘African cultures’.”
Believing that the 38-year-old singer is wrong, a third person commented, “I’ve been saying all this will eventually backfire on her. It’s clear she’s out here pandering and riding a wave. People would eventually catch on. Its becoming performative at this point.” Another echoed the sentiment, “It’s a bad look, especially when you want to bite off the culture.”
Someone else doubted that Beyonce’s support of African people and African culture is genuine, noting, “Claim to love Africa but they stay spending the summer in Europe etc… From Senegal to the Seychelles plenty of beautiful places to visit. But since white people prefer the Hamptons, the South of France and Capri that’s where you will mostly find the Carters.”
There were a few, however, who still defended Bey. “People are so sensitive,” one person said of the critics. “This is one of the rare moments where africa is being shown in a positive light that’s not just egypt or morocco. Beyonce was clearly showing the variety of african cultures not homogenizing them! They shouldn’t accuse her of being ignorant just because they cant tell the difference.”
Another doesn’t see anything wrong with using African culture to sell music. “Honestly, I do not know why people are writing think pieces about this. Beyonce is just trying to sell her music that’s it,” the said person argued. “I see it for what it is a promotional and marketing tactic to push her music, just like Childish Gambino [a.k.a. Donald Glover] did with Guava Island.”
Beyonce has not responded to the backlash. In a description of the upcoming visual album to be released on July 31, Disney+ said that ” ‘Black Is King’ is a celebratory memoir for the world on the Black experience.” The network’s bosses added in a statement, “The film is a story for the ages that informs and rebuilds the present. A reunion of cultures and shared generational beliefs. A story of how the people left most broken have an extraordinary gift and a purposeful future.”

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The forthcoming record, which is written, directed and executive produced by the ‘Halo’ hitmaker, is based on the music from her 2019 album, ‘The Lion King: The Gift’.
Jun 29, 2020
AceShowbiz – Beyonce Knowles will release her forthcoming visual album “Black Is King” exclusively on the Disney+ streaming service.
It was previously reported that the “Halo” hitmaker, who worked with Disney bosses on last year’s “The Lion King (2019)” revamp and its subsequent soundtrack, was eyeing a $100 million (£80 million) deal with chiefs at the media giant to work for the organisation exclusively.
On Saturday, June 26, it was confirmed the 38-year-old entertainer will be releasing “Black Is King”, based on the music from her 2019 album “The Lion King: The Gift”, with the project being written, directed and executive produced by Beyonce.
“‘Black Is King’ is a celebratory memoir for the world on the Black experience,” Disney+ bosses said in a statement. “Videos for ‘My Power,’ ‘Mood 4 Eva,’ and ‘Brown Skin Girl’ are extravagances of elegance and soul.”
“The film is a story for the ages that informs and rebuilds the present,” they added. “A reunion of cultures and shared generational beliefs. A story of how the people left most broken have an extraordinary gift and a purposeful future.”
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“Black Is King” will be released on Disney+ on 31 July.

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Beyonce Knowles is set to receive a Humanitarian Award at the upcoming event this weekend, joining past honorees like Quincy Jones and the late Nipsey Hussle.
Jun 26, 2020
AceShowbiz – Beyonce will be saluted for her philanthropy endeavours with the BET Humanitarian Award.
The “Formation” icon is being recognised for her ongoing work in conjunction with her BeyGOOD charity, through which she recently donated millions for coronavirus relief, and helped to set up testing sites in her native Houston, Texas, where her team members have also been distributing personal protective equipment, essential items, hot meals, and grocery vouchers to locals in need.
She also just launched the Black Business Impact Fund, donating proceeds from her surprise single “Black Parade” to support black-owned small businesses in need, while she has additionally been funding scholarships through her Formation Scholars initiative, and providing clean water to the people of Burundi via her BeyGood4Burundi partnership with UNICEF bosses.
Beyonce will be presented with the honour during the virtual 2020 BET Awards, which are set to be televised in the U.S. at 8 P.M. ET on Sunday, June 28, 2020.
Previous recipients of the accolade have included John Legend, Quincy Jones, Chance the Rapper, and the late Nipsey Hussle, who was posthumously celebrated last year 2019.
Meanwhile, BET bosses have revealed rapper Lil Wayne will stage a tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and comedian Wayne Brady will remember rock pioneer Little Richard.
Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Nas, Black Thought, YG, DaBaby, and Chloe X Halle are among the performers scheduled for the event, which will be hosted by comedienne Amanda Seales.
Drake leads all 2020 nominees with six nods while rap newcomers Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch have picked up five apiece.

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