
This has been a conversation that should never have happened due to the fact that one we are 2024 and two black people are the roots of country and rock music. Anyways, it seems like even black people do not know their roots since they want to tussle in the comments with other stupid people. I would like to first start off with I believe that everybody should be able to do whatever music they want to do. As long as the pay homage to the founders. With that being established, black people been doing country music for decades now. Asked that black guy from Hootie and the Blowfish. Also known as Darius Rucker who so happened to be in trouble with the law right now. After Hootie and the Blowfish broke up, Darius has been making a splash in country music ever since. I am one of those people who feel like artist should be able to do whatever that makes them feel good. I have never had a problem with people doing hip hop as long as it is their story and not our story. I do not understand for the life of me how black people have not been seen as part of the southern diaspora. Black people built the south and for someone to get mad at black people doing music we already created is beyond me. The south would have no flavor if it wasn’t for black people so how dare you tell us we are not. With me saying this I have to talk out of both sides of my neck and explain why some people’s grievance with Beyonce nothing has to do with her race. For the last 20 years Beyonce has dominated the R&B and Pop category with no relief. It got to a point where Beyonce was so annoying that even the Bey Hive needed a break from her (especially between 2007-2009). Beyonce’s reign was so ruthless that she wouldn’t let anyone breathe. Alot of the artist who were trying to make it during the Beyonce reign are frustrated with not being about to be at the top and now. Beyonce trying to now do country sends fears through people because they saw her crush the R&B AND Pop scene and now, she is about to shut down country. I appreciate that she is acknowledging other black country artist, but it is time to let someone else shine. Beyonce is at legendary status and now all she has to do is shows. I feel like after bringing light to black country stars, she can now chill out. She also with this new era can lead the way for artist being able to be more versatile.