Beyonce Opens Up About 'Formation' Backlash
Beyonce released a powerful new song “Formation” earlier this year amid her Super Bowl appearance, but she received some criticism from haters who assumed she was anti-police.
In her new Elle interview and cover story, the 34-year-old superstar spoke to those rumors.
“I mean, I’m an artist and I think the most powerful art is usually misunderstood. But anyone who perceives my message as anti-police is completely mistaken. I have so much admiration and respect for officers and the families of officers who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe. But let’s be clear: I am against police brutality and injustice. Those are two separate things. If celebrating my roots and culture during Black History Month made anyone uncomfortable, those feelings were there long before a video and long before me. I’m proud of what we created and I’m proud to be a part of a conversation that is pushing things forward in a positive way,” Beyonce said.
See photos from Beyonce’s Elle story below…