Beyoncé fans have had a lot of feelings about Jay Z's new album, 4:44, and his latest video is no exception. Much like Beyoncé's Lemonade, Jay Z has been releasing videos for songs on his new album, and the video for title track "4:44" came out on Friday.
Even though "4:44" has been viewed as an apology to Beyoncé for alleged infidelity, the visual accompaniment to the song is about so much more. Bustle described the "4:44" video as "a tapestry of black culture, black love, black struggle, black pride, and black excellence," and it includes references to Eartha Kitt, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Nina Simone. But as the video features footage of Beyoncé and Blue Ivy, fans of the Lemonade singer have taken Jay Z to task on Twitter. Basically, not everyone is impressed with the personal nature of the video and song, and the implications it might have on Beyoncé.
Initial reaction to Jay Z's 4:44 video: is this a WORLDSTAR vine comp?July 7, 2017
So whoever said 4:44 was like Lemonade but Jay Z's version didn't need to insult Beyoncé like that.July 8, 2017
I was expecting Jay to show the twins in this 4:44 video but I know Bey ain't having itJuly 8, 2017
Me skipping through that 4:44 video to see Bey and Blue pic.twitter.com/Alksg3MfQrJuly 8, 2017
I need someone to explain this 4:44 video to meJuly 7, 2017
the two people dancing I don't get. Is it supposed to be him and Bey dancing through life? Or is that too deep? 😕 #4:44July 7, 2017
No lie, I'ma need the footnotes on that 4:44 video...July 8, 2017
Jay Z is sure to release more visuals for 4:44, and it's safe to say that Beyoncé fans will be ready when he does.
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Amy Mackelden is a freelance writer, editor, and disability activist. Her bylines include Harper's BAZAAR, Nicki Swift, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, ELLE, The Independent, Bustle, Healthline, and HelloGiggles. She co-edited The Emma Press Anthology of Illness, and previously spent all of her money on Kylie Cosmetics.
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