Beyonce's Publicist Has A Stern Word For The Beyhive
I love black women. I came from a black woman who came from a black woman and I feel that melanated femdom is God's most valuable gift to earth. Women like Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and Beyoncé are reminders of how blessed I am to be in the skin I'm in, and I'll stan for them any day with no shame. I've literally ended friendships because people didn't respect the true power of their magic. Don't @ me.
No, I don't know these women, and they don't know me, but they are undeniable and indubitably the sh*t and I unapologetically stand by that statement. With so many people in the world trying to devalue and demean women that look like me, it's a breath of fresh air to see us winning in a major way. But, with that being said, I can't help but notice a dangerous culture of divisive and sometimes abrasive admiration of these celebrities that has evolved on the internet over the past few years.
We all know that people can talk crazy from behind a keyboard, but the concept of toxic fandom has taken cyberbullying to a whole new level. Before I get a sh*tload of bees in my comments, I f*cks with the Beyhive. I'm an avid hottie. I'm a part of the Rihanna Navy. And I've been a Barb since day one; but according to Beyoncé's publicist, y'all gotta chill.
Recently, some internet gangsters deeboed the f*ck out this poor white lady's Instagram after a clip went viral of her leaning over Beyoncé to talk to Jay-Z. The clip, which has since amassed millions of views, featured the wife of Warriors owner, Nicole Curran, who said that the encounter was not what it was made out to be. Nicole spoke with ESPN writer, Ramona Shelburn, who later tweeted and explained the situation at length:
"Curran said she had no idea anything was even amiss until she got home and started seeing texts from friends and checked her social media. She's invited Jay Z and Beyoncé to the game 3-4 times before. Last night she says she asked if they wanted drinks. Beyoncé asked for water. Curran says Jay Z asked for a vodka soda. She asked if he wanted lime with that. But it was loud in Oracle and she couldn't hear, so she leaned over. That's where the photos of Beyoncé looking askance at her come from."
According to Nicole, she's recieved hateful messages and even death threats in abundance after the incident, and expressed that she, like other users that have been stung by the Beyhive, is severely traumatized by the incident. Nicole told Ramona:
"There was no hostility. I was trying to be a good hostess. I've never experienced cyber-bullying like this. I can't believe our players go through this. That kids go through this."
Since the incident, Bey has been tight-lipped about the situation, but a member of her team recenly relayed a message from the queen about her hive's wildly unacceptable behavior. Beyonce's pubicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, wrote on Instagram:
"I am looking back today at the start of The OTRII tour, one year ago. It was a place of joy, unimaginable entertainment from two of the best performers in the world, and a place of love. Every single day on that tour I saw love. Which is why I also want to speak here to the beautiful BeyHiVE. I know your love runs deep but that love has to be given to every human. It will bring no joy to the person you love so much if you spew hate in her name. We love you."
That's polite for, "wtf is wrong with y'all?". While some feel that Beyonce should have made a statement herself, typically, artists aren't vocal about the actions of their fanbase, and quite frankly, this whole situation is far too wild for words. If you ask me, this is a prime example of why we should all just mind our own damn business.
I love me some Beyonce, but I'm pretty sure she wouldn't want my love for her to be so intense that it's deadly. Because that would be dangerous... Black women are godly and it's okay to show admiration. But when it gets to the point that your love looks less like admiration and more like worship, it's time to take a step back, sis. That's unhealthy.
What do you think? Did the Beyhive go too far? Let us know in the comments!
Featured image by Instagram/@Beyonce.
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
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Crystal Renay Is Prioritizing Healing, Her Kids, And Her Coins Amid Divorce
Crystal Renay is reclaiming her time and her identity after dealing with heartbreak. The model was married to Ne-Yo for seven years and they share three young children together. However, after a cheating scandal that resulted in a baby outside of their relationship, Crystal decided to end her marriage to the “So Sick” singer. Now, she is focusing on her bag and her kids. She is co-owner of Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles, launching a lip kit line, and is back on TV starring in the new WE TV reality series Bold & Bougie.
But it wasn’t an easy road, especially with reality TV. From the beginning, Crystal and her castmates bumped heads due to misconceptions and alliances with her ex-husband’s former partner, Monyetta Shaw. However, the mother of three exclusively tells xoNecole that she doesn’t regret her decision to join the show.
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“Honestly, being in that space, we had a– you know, when you're first getting to know people, sometimes it can be smooth, and sometimes it can be rocky,” she says. “In our case, it was a little bit rocky and just getting to know each other, and I like to call it growing pains. And I felt like we had a couple of moments, but all in all, like the experience was really good for me, and I would do it over again.”
Crystal describes herself as “career-oriented” and says she is in her selfish season because she is now prioritizing herself first. But she admits that she is still healing from her divorce. The reality TV star shares some tips for others who may be going through the same thing.
“I would definitely say pray, pray as much as you can. Try to take your emotions out of your reactions to things because it’s always going to be something that you don't like in the situation,” she says. “But we can't move off of emotion because 10 times out of 10, a few months later, you're not going to feel like that. So, I'm a firm believer in not doing things that I will regret later. So I would just say be patient with yourself and stay positive.”
While there may be an opportunity to find love again, that’s not Crystal’s focus at the moment. She is in the rebuilding phase of her life, emphasizing the importance of self-care, personal growth, and finding her own happiness. She has had her share of challenges, including dealing with negative emotions and the public's perception of her, but her priorities involve spending quality time with her children and running lucrative businesses.
“I would definitely say pray, pray as much as you can. Try to take your emotions out of your reactions to things because it’s always going to be something that you don't like in the situation.”
“With my kids, I'm very hands-on. I’m team mother with soccer kids, and they don't really make no goals because they like five years old, but I'm there cheering them on every week,” she jokes. “I want to travel, especially this summer, with my kids and take them somewhere internationally because they're at the age where they can handle a long flight. So, me just spending more time and more new experiences with my kids is my main focus with them and showing them all the love that I could possibly give them.”
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