Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King, charlie kirk
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

November 24, 2024

Bernice King Explains Why She’s Glad Trump Inauguration Happening On MLK Day

Upon the potential misinterpretation of her words, King posted to Instagram to further explain her sentiments.

Bernice King explained why she’s glad President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will occur on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

In an interview with The Independent, the youngest child of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared that the date is more than a mere coincidence. In her words, she views it as a signal that her father continues to speak to America.

“I’m glad that if it was going to happen, it happened on the King holiday because Dr. King is still speaking to us,” shared the civil rights icon’s daughter.

Upon the potential misinterpretation of her words, King posted to Instagram to further explain her sentiments.

“I am glad the inauguration coincides with the King holiday because this nation will be confronted with the sharp contrast between my father, who espoused love and justice, and Trump, who often sanctions hate and injustice,” wrote King in the post. “The timing of the inauguration on MLK Day serves as a poignant reminder of the values my father stood for–unity, equality, and nonviolence. It challenges us to reflect on our leadership and the direction we are heading as a nation.”

The 61-year-old added, “While the article’s title suggests approval, my intention was to highlight the irony and the opportunity for introspection that this coincidence presents. It is a call for our leaders to embody the principles of justice and compassion that Dr. King championed.”

Moreover, she remains concerned about the potential dangers surrounding Trump’s upcoming return to the White House.

“A Trump win could potentially set in motion a perilous and oppressive presidential administration that would undermine and deny the hard-fought battle for civil and human rights for which my parents and so many others sacrificed,” she said, as reported by the news outlet.

King would have preferred to see Kamala Harris on the inauguration stage. She also stated the former Democratic nominee “embodied the values her father did.” King had not endorsed a presidential candidate in nine elections prior. However, she sparked a major endorsement of Harris in the civil rights community.

While Trump won the election, King still hopes his appointment will serve as a “wake-up call.”

Moreover, she deems it ” an opportunity to stand up to the incoming administration’s charged agenda items.”

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Black-owned Businesses, New Orleans, Startup Noir NOLA
by Kandiss Edwards

November 24, 2024

Startup Noir NOLA Aims To Close Funding Gap For Black Entrepreneurs In New Orleans

Startup Noir NOLA wants to be where the money resides.

Greater New Orleans Inc. launched a new program, Startup Noir NOLA, to help New Orleans business owners obtain greater access to capital funding, according to NOLA.

Startup Noir NOLA offers an internship to HBCU students to help teach them the ins and outs of venture capitalism and investments. The organization has curated educational meetups and professional networking sessions to help entrepreneurs share knowledge. The functions also serve as a space to connect business owners with potential investors. 

Black businesses have a steep hill to climb when trying to access capital. A study by FastCompany states that Black businesses received only about “1% of more than $200 billion in venture capital funding in 2022.”

Startup Noir NOLA hopes to make Greater New Orleans a fertile ground for new Black-owned startups. 

“We want to be conveners for the entire startup ecosystem with an emphasis on Black founders,” said Daphine Barnes, who runs the initiative. “We are committed to providing a space for founders to have access to capital and to know there’s a space for them to launch and scale their ventures in Greater New Orleans.”

New Orleans is a city where Black excellence thrives. Home to three HBCUs and an eclectic music and food culture, Startup Noir Nola welcomes budding business owners to plant their roots in the Crescent City. 

BLACK ENTERPRISE recently reported on FUZE Fund, a Black-owned venture capital firm that is also trying to help uplift Black businesses. FUZE Fund just celebrated the launch of its $30 million fund approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. FUZE fund is “dedicated to providing capital, strategic support, and resources to heighten minority-, veteran-, and women-led startups.”

Dr. T.J. Breeden, founder of Fuze Fund, wants to ignite potential in the Black business community. Formerly an Emerging Entrepreneurs, Inc. employee, Breeden saw the lack of resources for underrepresented communities, veterans, and women.

Dr. Breeden’s goal is similar to Startup Noir Nola’s. The CEO wants to create a “comprehensive ecosystem where diverse founders have the guidance, resources, and partnerships they need to navigate and scale growth.”

 

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Singer Khalid ,Gay, Outed
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

November 24, 2024

Singer Khalid Casually Confirmed He’s Gay After Outed By Former Partner

Khalid also affirmed his own confidence despite the degrading comments.

Khalid is very comfortable with his sexuality. The singer casually confirmed that he is gay after being outed by a former partner.

Khalid came out on X after his former partner, Hugo Almonte, posted a picture of the two together. The man detailed that the two had been in a romantic relationship. In light of the exposure, Khalid posted a rainbow flag emoji and encouraged users to go to the next topic.

The Grammy-nominated artist also assured fans that he was never hiding his sexuality. He stated that it remains “nobodies business” but that he accepts himself.

“I got outted and the world still continues to turn,” expressed the singer. “Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me. love yall.”

According to Rolling Stone, Almonte began ranting on social media about a “gay R&B singer” who “tried to set me up and lie that I broke into his house.”

He later told the publication how Khalid allegedly “tried to use his power to silence me because I simply ended our relationship. “

He added, “I was holding onto this for five years, and I finally had enough.”

However, many condemned Almonte for outing Khalid and speaking about his looks while he had not publicly expressed his sexuality. Despite this, both parties remain affirmed in their actions. Khalid also affirmed his confidence despite the degrading comments.

He shared, “none of this will make me think I’m ugly.”

Moreover, the 26-year-old confirmed that his 2022 song “Satellite” served as an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community.

“Thank you,” he exclaimed to another X user. “I was never hiding.”

Khalid, who released his newest album, “Sincere,” this year, has stated that he is moving on from the incident and suggests others do the same.

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Bishop, 2024 Elections, William J. Barber II, conservative vaules, Republican Party, Democrats
by Kandiss Edwards

November 24, 2024

Bishop William Barber II: America’s Shift To ‘Conservative Values’ Masks Hate, Neglects The Poor

Rev. Barber has a message for both parties.

The Rev. William J. Barber II, civil rights leader and bishop, sat down with CNN to speak about the state of the Democratic Party. According to Barber, the 2024 Presidential election results indicate a sharp turn of the American populace toward what Republicans call “conservative values.”

Barber, the Center for Public Theology and Public Policy director at Yale Divinity School, says he isn’t shocked about the vote. He is, however, shocked at how many Americans are seemingly embracing a “sexual abuser.” Bishop Barber believes a lot of the Republican Party’s message is hate and vitriol disguised as conservative values. 

“I’m deeply concerned for this country. I’m deeply disappointed that you could have [voted for] someone who spews as much violence and viciousness,” he stressed.

He continues, ”who clearly doesn’t believe in the rule of law. He lies, curses, and creates an enemy list. If Vice President Harris had done half of one of those things, her poll numbers would have dropped and she would have not even been able to stay in the race. Trump is able to do it, and somehow so many Americans look the other way.”

The theologian says politicians are ignoring marginalized people, specifically poor people. He references a study that “found out that 30 million poor and low-wage people did not vote.”

Barber points to the failed attempts of each party to acutely speak to lower-income Americans. In his estimation, Republican Party references to poverty are accompanied by depictions of the Black welfare queen characterizations. He said that the Democratic Party avoids these denigrating characterizations by leaving poverty and low-income conversations out of the conversation. The party, instead, speaks only to the “middle class.” 

Bishop Barber addresses the swath of Black Americans who say they no longer want to engage in the American experiment. They have given up and would rather expatriate than deal with a system they believe is racist. 

The retired Bishop points to history as a reminder that things do not stay the same. In America’s 400 years, for example, there have been two reconstruction eras: the Civil War Reconstruction era of the 18th century and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and ’60s. Because of history, the clergyman explained he is confident that unethical leadership and mismanagement of our country will lead to another reconstruction era, once again turning America back toward progress. 

“I know the history of folk who tend to wield injustice. They always go too far. And they end up producing their own resistance.”

Barber ended the interview with one final piece of advice for future politicians.

“It’s a simple one, think of what’s best for citizens. Think of what is right and just and that will help guide the message. My word to progressives and Democrats is to not try to have a left or a right agenda. Have a moral agenda. Look at what issues are a violation of our deepest moral values. Lift from the bottom.”

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Black Men Buy homes, Atlanta
by Kandiss Edwards

November 24, 2024

‘Black Men Buy Houses’ Seeks To Increase Black Male Home Ownership

Black Men Buy Houses is providing resources to close the gap between men and women homeownership.

Kevan and Ayesha Shelton launched Black Men Buy Houses to help lessen the gap between women and men in Black homeownership. 

Black women’s homebuyer growth rate reached 7.3% in 2017. The growth during 2018-2020 more than doubled the 3.4% pace among Black men, BLACK ENTERPRISE reported. 

The Sheltons are concerned about the gap between men and women. Starting Black Men Buy Houses is a way for them to funnel information directly to Black men. According to Atlantafi, the Sheltons believe the lack of information poses significant barriers for Black men. 

“Black men often face challenges when purchasing homes, stemming from limited information about the process and financial resources, which can hinder their ability to secure funds for down payments, credit, and closing costs. Our initiative’s objective is to break down these barriers, enabling more Black men to achieve the dream of home ownership,” said the Sheltons. 

On Oct. 12, the Sheltons hosted the inaugural Black Men Buy Houses event in Atlanta. The event was held in partnership with Operation HOPE through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The founder of Operation HOPE, John Hope Bryant, was in attendance to impart knowledge about the importance of financial literacy and Black wealth. 

Even though Black women are outpacing men in homeownership, they are also facing barriers. BE reported on the obstacles facing women in their quest for ownership. Debt, mortgage access, student loans, and low wages are all cited. It appears Black women have access to the relevant homebuying resources and tools, yet they lack the ability to employ the tools to their benefit.

“…If you’re a Black woman in America, you’re probably going to have a harsh time buying a house in many circumstances,” LendingTree Economist Jacob Channel stated. Channel pointed to “societal hurdles that…should not exist,” which “make it unnecessarily difficult,” despite the increasing Black female homeownership numbers.

Black women are not facing these obstacles alone. As organizations like Black Men Buy Homes help close the gap between Black men and Black women, the community at large will have to reckon with how to overcome structural biases and inequalities.  

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dei, Black frat, Black soro, Trump
by Kandiss Edwards

November 24, 2024

Florida State University Creates NPHC Park To Celebrate The Divine 9

The space was designed to represent each organization in the National Pan-Hellinic Council's Divine 9.

Florida State University unveils the National Pan-Hellinic Park (NPHC) Park on its campus. The NPHC park celebrates the historically Black fraternities and sororities, or Divine 9, that have called FSU home for over 60 years.

The space was designed to represent each organization in the National Pan-Hellinic Council’s Divine 9. Private donors raised over $500,000 to fund the construction of the park. The letters and colors of the Black Greek organizations are proudly displayed near the campus’ student union. The message seems clear: Though the organizations stand apart, they are also an integral piece of the greater FSU family. 

Local reporter Alberto Camargo spoke to FSU Divine 9 students to get their reactions to the news.

Rho Kappa chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, Kensia Saint-Hilarie, spoke to Camargo about the construction’s meaning and value to FSU students.

“It shows that as Black students at this university, we are seen. I think us getting recognition is a win for all Black students on campus, seeing that the university recognizes all the hardships we have to deal with.”

Da’Dreion Hampton, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, spoke about the Divine 9’s mission and how the HPNC park is a symbol of its ongoing effort to be of service and impact communities positively. 

“Different colors, same mission. We all fight for equality and the betterment for not just people of our color, but all people,” Hampton said. 

The opening of the NPNC park comes on the heels of a racially charged incident on FSU’s campus. On Oct. 27, BLACK ENTERPRISE reported on FSU student Owen Howard making racial remarks on social media about a Divine 9 student. 

“Chimps are going to chimp out,” Howard posted to his SnapChat account. 

The student included a photo of a Fraternity and Sorority Life table where different Divine 9 organizations sold merchandise. Howard claims the picture and caption were made to speak out against the “social decay of society.”

FSU quickly denounced Howard’s actions, calling them “disturbing” and stressing that his sentiments did not align with those of the university. 

“We must recognize that the views of one person do not reflect our collective values, nor do they reflect the values of Florida State University.”

The NAACP dismissed the school’s response, or lack thereof, as not enough. The NAACP believes a stronger response is necessary to send a clear message that hate, racism and discrimination will not be tolerated on campus.

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, National Book Award, Percival Everett, James
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

November 24, 2024

Author Percival Everett Wins National Book Award For Reimagining ‘Huckleberry Finn’ Through Enslaved Character Jim’s Lens

Everett centers 'James' on the enslaved character Jim from Mark Twain's 1884 picaresque novel.

Percival Everett’s acclaimed reimagining of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn won the $10,000 National Book Award for fiction.

Everett, a Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern California, centers his retelling, James, on the enslaved character Jim from Twain’s 1884 picaresque novel. Praised by critics as “gripping, painful, funny, horrifying,” Everett’s reimagining earned him one of the most prestigious literary awards in the United States, The Guardian reports.

In addition to winning the National Book Award, Everett, 67, is also a finalist for this year’s Booker Prize, a highly esteemed literary honor awarded annually for the best work of sustained fiction written in English. Literary success continues to follow Everett, a prolific author of dozens of books, whose previous novel, Erasure, was adapted into the 2023 Oscar-winning comedy American Fiction.

Everett’s novel James beat Miranda July’s All Fours, Kaveh Akbar’s debut novel Martyr!, Pemi Aguda’s short story collection Ghostroots, and Hisham Matar’s My Friends in the fiction category. While accepting his award at the 75th National Book Awards ceremony in New York on Wednesday night, Everett remarked that the honor has helped lift him out of the funk he’s been in since the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.

“Two weeks ago, I was feeling pretty low,” he said. “And to tell the truth, I still feel pretty low. And as I look out at this, so much excitement about books, I have to say I do feel some hope, but it’s important to remember that hope really is no substitute for strategy,” he said.

He opened his speech by taking a jab at artificial intelligence, saying it’s “no replacement for the real thing.”

Others awarded during the ceremony include Jason De León, whose book Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling serves as an anthropological look at the people who bring migrants over the southern border. Lena Khalaf Tuffaha won the poetry award for her collection Something About Living, an expansive look at Palestinian history and diaspora. Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and her translator, Lin King, won the prize for translated literature for their book Taiwan Travelogue, a novel about the relationship between a Japanese novelist and her Taiwanese interpreter.

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Dikembe Mutombo
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

November 24, 2024

NBA Hall Of Famer Dikembe Mutombo To Be Posthumously Honored By Atlanta Hawks

The tribute will take place at the State Farm Arena when the Hawks play the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 25

Retired NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died on Monday, Sept. 30, after battling brain cancer. One of his former teams, the Atlanta Hawks, just announced that it would honor the life and legacy of the 58-year-old on Monday, Nov. 25.

The tribute will take place at the State Farm Arena when the Hawks play the Dallas Mavericks. The Hawks have also stated that a new court decal will be on the floor as a tribute to Mutombo. The game will also feature the debut of the team’s new uniforms.

Mutombo’s family released a written statement thanking the Hawks and various others.

“The Mutombo family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Tony Ressler, Jami Gertz, Grant Hill, Steve Koonin, and the entire Atlanta Hawks organization,” said the Mutombo family. “Your tribute to Dikembe’s incredible basketball career with the Hawks and his humanitarian work both in Atlanta and globally means the world to us. Dikembe had a special bond with the Hawks and his devoted fans. Thank you for making his time in Atlanta truly special and memorable. Dikembe once said, ‘Our legacy in life is about the race and this race is not finished, we just have to pass the torch’.”

Hawks players will also have on unique shooting shirts before the game, and there will be an added feature to the night that will celebrate his iconic move when he blocked the shots of opposing players during his career. His signature move after blocking an opponent’s shot was to wave his long index finger at them while saying, “No, no, no” to their faces. As a tribute, when a Hawks player blocks a shot during the game, “No, no, no” audio will play through the stadium speakers for the fans to celebrate the move.

During halftime, the jumbotron will display a video celebrating his impact on the sports world and his charitable efforts.

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The 7-foot-2 center retired after the 2008-09 season. Mutombo was selected to the NBA All-Star Game eight times and was a three-time All-NBA pick. He averaged 9.8 points and pulled down 10.3 rebounds per game. He made the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.

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Ice Cube, Man down, hip hop
by Ida Harris

November 24, 2024

Ice Cube Returns To ‘OG’ Rap Roots On New Album, ‘Man Down’

Man Down is for hip-hop heads and staunch Ice Cube fans.

Ice Cube has returned to the mic with an 11th studio album, Man Down, that dropped on Nov. 22.

In true Cube fashion, he has plenty to say, and he does so across 19 tracks. Stand-out songs include “It’s My Ego,” which debuted in the top 10 of two Billboard lists, Forbes reported. The video has 6.6 million YouTube views at press time. Not a bad way to pop out after 40 years in the game. Along with “So Sensitive” and “Ghetto Story,” “It’s My Ego” addresses some topical issues that Cube wants to get off his chest— keeping it hip-hop, maintaining the delivery and flow Ice Cube is known for while integrating a side of Cube that many may not be familiar with.

And Cube brings a collaborative spirit to the track “She’s Sanctified,” featuring October London and the West Coast homies E-40, Snoop Dogg, and Too Short. A superficial assessment of Cube’s new release might be an oversimplification that the album is steeped in masculinity as opposed to an observation of the human condition from his perspective. Cube himself states the album is purely about revisiting the genre’s core tenets. 

“The album is going to mean different things to different people.” Ice Cube told BLACK ENTERPRISE. “Some people are gonna interpret it many different ways, which is part of art.”

“To me, it’s just a quintessential Ice Cube record where you gotta follow the DNA of hip-hop. You gotta have the beats, you gotta have the lyrics, and you gotta be clever and deliver.”

Cube, the founder of the Big3 basketball league, is at a point in his hip-hop career where he doesn’t have to be controversial or chase trends to gain an audience or sell. Having been a rapper and entertainer for almost four decades, he’s arrived at a sweet spot where he can simply immerse himself in the art and performance of it all. 

“I’m gonna do records that I like, that I feel are cool,” Cube said. “I’m in a position where I can do that and not have to play chasing the charts … it’s pure hip-hop … I’m a happy artist that way. I think I make better music that way.”

While the album art for Man Down signals ominous times, bodies face down in the street as a young person walks by, It’s My Ego video shows a lighter, humorous side of Cube as he mocks hypocritical subjects and scenarios that plague the community. 

Cube doubles down that Man Down isn’t an indictment of society but rather an observation on the behaviors we might consider and discuss for the greater good—a call and response, if you will—much like his earlier critical works, the life side of Death Certificate and War & Peace (volumes 1 and 2). 

“This record is a statement of where we are,” the Los Angeles rapper said. “But after Man Down, there’s man up. You know, step up.”

“There’s one statement, then there’s an answering statement, kind of like hip-hop.”

The track So Sensitive calls out aspects of political correctness. Albeit controversial, Cube “put it on wax,” as he is never one to shy away from criticism and backlash:

“I always say nobody’s exempt on the Ice Cube record, you know, everything can be explored and talked about, and anybody and everybody can be examined in a hip-hop way. It’s a record that recorded itself.” 

“The music is real OG type … and the lyrics just start coming out,” Cube explained. 

“I feel there’s a lot of sensitivity going on … and we got to toughen up in a lot of areas, and this is my take on it.” 

While social commentary is an element of hip-hop, Cube is mindful of incorporating some fun this go ‘round. The “happy artist” is most evident in the visuals for “It’s My Ego,” where he balances the critique of self-glory with comedy. 

“Totally wanted to have fun,” Cube says. “I’m this egomaniac preacher … all about ego and jewelry and cars and flash.”

“Everybody’s got an ego. So, I didn’t want it to be [all about] the negative ego or the negative connotations of the ego, [though,] your ego can really take you down if you’re really feeling yourself.”

Ice Cube continued: “For some reason, it’s like the pendulum shifts too far over it, and now people are not being themselves. They like trying to fit into the crowd and they don’t want to stand out. They don’t wanna be unique, and you know, so, but they still want to be seen.”

Ice Cube is certainly a man of his time when it comes to his OG principles and perspective of the world around him. While Ice Cube has reached the pinnacle in his career where he isn’t beholden to music industry shenanigans, he hasn’t abandoned his core audience. Man Down is for hip-hop heads and staunch Ice Cube fans. His sole intention is to offer listeners a balanced dose of hip-hop, cultural critique, and a chuckle here and there. Cube ain’t preaching to the choir or his critics. 

The album is very much a throwback to the rudiments of rap—beats, lyricism, and storytelling. 

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Shaboozey Responds To Controversial Joke After Being Snubbed At CMA Awards 
by Sharelle B. McNair

November 24, 2024

Shaboozey Responds To Controversial Joke After Being Snubbed At CMA Awards 

Microaggressions tossed at Shaboozey at CMA Awards.


Black country music star Shaboozey showed fans that he isn’t letting the jabs get to him by responding to a controversial joke made at his expense during the 2024 CMA Awards, Today reports. 

The “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer caught wind of a joke by producer Trent Willmon incorporating Shaboozey’s name. Willmon joined artist Cody Johnson on stage while accepting the Album of The Year award. “I got to tell ya, this is for this cowboy who has been kicking Shaboozey for a lot of years, Cody Johnson,” Willmon said as Johnson put his head down. 

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After catching wind of the comment, Shaboozey,  whose real name is Collins Obinna Chibueze, took to X to remind the producer and fans, “Ain’t nobody kicking me!”

As Willmon hasn’t responded about the context of the random joke, social media immediately jumped to Shaboozey’s defense, labeling the comment as confusing and in bad taste. “I’ve been searching the comments trying to find out what he even means by ‘kicking shaboozeys for a lot of years’  but haven’t found anything,” @withonewing said.

Another user wasn’t upset that the producer said something but noted that he could “have said anything… but chose disrespect.”

Other users think Willmon is feeling insecure as Shaboozey is steadily climbing the music charts. The newcomer to the Nashville-infused industry was nominated for two awards — Best New Artist and Single of The Year — but walked away empty-handed at the end of the show that aired on Nov. 18. His hit debut song has remained at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard’s Hot 100 for 18 weeks straight. It is also on track to match the 2019 hit “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and Billie Ray Cyrus as the chart’s longest-ever No. 1 song. 

Now, fans want the artist to keep that top spot to show the industry what he has to offer. “I need shaboozey to hold onto that no 1 spot past 20 weeks,” @winnie_maybach said. 

However, fans don’t need to worry about Shaboozey going anywhere. In early November 2024, the up-and-coming country star scored numerous Grammy Award nominations. According to People, the Virginia native is up for Best New Artist, Song of The Year, Best Country Song, and Best Country Solo Performance with “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” 

He is also up for the best melodic rap performance category for “Spaghetti,” in which he collaborated with fellow CMA snubbed artist Beyoncé on her country album, Cowboy Carter.

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