Tina Knowles-Lawson is speaking up and out in support of daughter Beyonce.
The trailer launch for Queen Bey’s ‘Black Is King’ visual album ignited excitement amongst the majority ahead of its July 31st arrival on Disney Plus.
Yet, a select few took to social media with thesis-like critiques of the project…before it’s even been released.
Indeed, odd claims of “appropriating” African culture were made — despite hundreds of African creatives being employed at every level of the production. From directors, to producers, to stylists, to on-screen talent, Africa is at the front and center what the singer has expressed is a passion project and – more importantly – a celebration of the Motherland.
Now, her own Mom has weighed in and she’s not holding back.
Her words below…