“Formation” Exploits New Orleans’ Trauma

I read the article in its entirety and it is spot on. This woman has no shame at all. Worse part, some people actually fell for it.

Of course she does! and you have some dumb ass Black people screaming "YASSSSSS KING BEY IS ALL ABOUT BLACK POWER!!" lmaoo.. I'm now convinced that her and her evil looking mother are witches, there's no way people genuinely believe that the garbage she continuously drop are "amazing" and "empowering". C'mon.

Her praise and worship don't match her "talent" ant trashy catalog.

Beyoncé Releases Surprise Single ‘Formation’ Ahead of Super Bowl Performance

FEB. 6, 2016 - Beyoncé is not coming to the Super Bowl empty-handed. A day before her planned performance at Sunday’s game, the singer released a new single, “Formation,” along with a music video that invokes Hurricane Katrina and black pride (“I like my negro nose with Jackson 5 nostrils,” she sings.

As has become Beyoncé’s habit, “Formation” was announced simultaneously on her Instagram account and official website with little warning. The song and video are also streaming on Tidal, the music service owned by the singer’s husband, Jay Z; the site is offering a free download of the track in exchange for an email address. The high-profile release follows an up-and-down week for Tidal after the service released Rihanna’s “Anti” early because of an online leak.

“Formation,” written with Swae Lee of the rap duo Rae Sremmurd, is Beyoncé’s first major release since the surprise drop of her self-titled album in December 2013. On “Formation,” the singer addresses not only race, but rumors about her celebrity (“Y’all haters corny with that Illuminati mess,” she purrs, a reference to a popular conspiracy theory about a cult of rich and powerful public figures)...

The video’s release came with controversy. Not long after it was put online, the filmmakers Abteen Bagheri and Chris Black took to Twitter and claimed “Formation” used footage from “That B.E.A.T.,” their 2013 documentary about New Orleans bounce, without permission. “They stole it,” said Mr. Black, who produced “That B.E.A.T.,” which was commissioned by Nokia and Sundance. “We were there for a week and hung out with the people and immersed ourselves in the culture. We put a lot into it ourselves.”

He said Beyoncé’s team had initially asked to license the footage, B-roll scenes of the New Orleans music scene, days before a Feb. 1 deadline for a decision Mr. Bagheri, the documentary’s director, said on Twitter that he was asked for approval as well, but had denied the request.

In a statement, a representative for Beyoncé said the footage was licensed properly. “The documentary footage was used with permission and licensed from the owner of the footage,” Yvette Noel-Schure said. “They were given proper compensation. The footage was provided to us by the filmmaker’s production company. The filmmaker is listed in the credits for additional photography direction. We are thankful that they granted us permission.”...

You know what..when I think about the things other black artists had to go thru omg!! There were venues artists couldn't even enter because of their skin color. Artists who make great music only to wake up and hear their work being used to fill white pockets by other white singers. Artists who clearly had music that was enjoyed by white and black people but were still expected to use seperate bathroom facilities and go thru the back door. It's infuriating that she is getting so much praise for showing solidarity for a movement when she is only using it for her personal financial gain!! She steals all the work from unknown people (And known) people) and they never get any praise for it. But to exploit the tragedies and movements of Black People is a new low. Especially since most of the people she catering to can't even afford her concert tickets. She became famous using the same tactics white music executives used on black artists in the past,and they are using the hell out of her while she is using the hell out of the delusional beehive.

Let's be clear to those who may think Bey is everything to NOLA. She is not. So much so, that I know she and her family hardly ever...if ever has to worry about a fan stampede taking place when they are spotted. We are a very cultured place and people and most of us don't worship her or anyone else using our image, our very own Cajun-Creole culture, our struggle, our language or people to lift themselves up to gain more money, fame and whatever the hell else there is to gain from us. In our own way we uplift and support the real local artist...old and new. They are the true flavor in our city. Most of us just see her as a Houston native who happens to have family ties to a country town in La., but not N.O. Although they may share some things in common...They're very different.

Reading this article brings tears to my eyes because I know...I know exactly what this person is saying and how they feel in it's entirety. Disturbing our loved ones grave for self gratification is beyond disturbing to me. Now, I'm not sure if this will come back to bite this sista, in her new Dereon derriere, but from what I've been taught from my culture *wink's eye*, there are certain things ya just don't do, Baby. And with me just now learning that ALL HURRICANES follow the same path of the slave ships our ancestors were on...just makes me ponder more.

R.I.P to my fallen N.O. family (by relation or not) and Peace, power and love to all the survivors, no matter where you are. I still pray for y'all daily...Ya herdme?! XOXO

They are despicable, how people can laud theft from true artists and creators is beyond me

Its just mind control, marketing and propaganda, people were taught and programmed to exalt these clowns

If you dissect their actions which people are also programmed to never do as they dont want to be lumped in and classified as a dark butt hater you will see how low rent and despicable they are

Birds of a feather indeed

Stealing, cheating, swindling then turn around bragging about their ill gotten gains

They are morally bankrupt

One thing's for certain. The only award or rather historical award Beyonce has rightfully deserved and earned... is an award for going down in music history as the only music artist with the most lawsuits garnered in her career. This is exactly the kind of award that she deserves a standing ovation for. Hell, I'd even stand up, cheer and clap my ass off for her. LOL! Yes, I know there are other artist who get sued, too, but I don't know of and can't think of anyone else on this level of pathetic and ridiculous. If so, will somebody please enlighten me? I don't know or even understand what others see or think of this, but in my eyes this sort of thing speaks volumes about her artistry, her character and her talent.

Since i mentioned tina t i still cant believe she allowed her so called idol to be disreepected like that again what kind of warped mind is that (and fans that defended or tried to put it on J)

Just terrible, the thieving, blatant disrespect, and nobody is hating just stating wtf?!?!

The lack of reaction also pissed me off but actually the lack of hate reflects that most people don't care about her enough to even notice that line and even follow her that much, and the magnified small and fake stanning community is engineered.
Think about it, if she really was that big and everybody cared, it would be controversial! The lack of reaction means nobody takes her that seriously, it was all just a fun trend for some people for a while haha!