When Beyonce released “Lemonade” over the weekend her fan base increased. People are relating to what some call her greatest tribute to black women to date. Social media is abuzz with fans saying “Lemonade” rivals “Formation” the video and her controversial Superbowl performance.
Not everyone is happy about the anthem. The Grio reports, INFOWARS talk show host, and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is not on board. The opinionated right-wing conservative went in on Bey on his Facebook page calling the album a CIA-backed ploy to start an “urban race war.” Here are three points Jones completely missed.
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- Jones is off base and needs to research female reactions to infidelity-During his rant, Jones honed in on the part of the video where Bey takes to the streets wielding a bat. She’s looking to cause bodily damage to the car of a cheating partner. There is no way to know how Jones came up with the notion that the CIA was involved, or how the video may invoke an “urban race war.” His theory doesn’t make sense.
- “Lemonade” shows the complex stages of infidelity grief-What is clear is that Bey’s work of art is resonating with black women. Elle Magazine hosted professor and culture critic Melissa Harris-Perry who breaks down the power and pain of “Lemonade”. Just shy of a complete hour, the video is told in chapters that many women of any race or background can relate to. The stages of grief are told through the video. In the last stage of grief, Beyonce reconciles with her lover and they move forward. Too real.
- Cheating isn’t new nor is the pain many women face-Since Jones didn’t confer with a female relationship expert, he relied on the conspiracy theories he is known for, and in doing so he completely missed the mark. For women who have lived through the infidelity of a mate, “Lemonade” is real. You either make the hard decision to forgive and forget, or walk away with a broken heart. Jones should consider doing research or staying in his lane. “Lemonade” tells the story many women deal with.
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