Kelis believes that it is time for the music industry to examine the way it exploits black artists.
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After a number of record labels vowed to back the Black Lives Matter movement, Kelis took to Instagram to reveal that she believes that the business should start by looking in the mirror.
For, she believes that the business is just as guilty of exploiting people of African descent as the rest of society is.
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Her message was endorsed by a number of musicians who agreed that the music industry and those who hold power within it make a point of exploiting and undercutting black artists contractually.
I will always have a special place in my ❤️ For Kelis
I will always love kelis
I rolled my eyes when record label said they are participating in the black out
Gurl, u guys use black artists like s****.
U give them shìtty contracts to sign etc.
Not only white executives but black music executives do this to black artistes
Pharrell, p. Diddy , two rats are a perfect example.
Remember…its called The Music Business..If…I, can get you, for All yo..Publishing..for a Dime and a Nickle, Dont get mad at me, for my negotiation skillz..Get you, a Good Attorney, not NO..baby, cousin mom, drama Attorney
It’s a question of morals and ethics and being a good person something a rat like urself cant understand
Shade but no shade, I like when you make LEGIT sense.
I have always been a huge fan of Kelis.
Her talent id raw and original.
Lady gaga is nothing but a knock off
Kelis is telling the truth about the hypocrisy of the music biz
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