Anthony Brian Logan
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Beyonce's Politically Charged Performance at Super Bowl 50 Was Racist and Inappropriate
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10:01Now PlayingBeyonce did a racially and politically charged performance of her song "Formation" at Super Bowl 50, incorporating images of black panthers with an anti-police overtone. Many people, such as former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, Lou Dobbs of Fox News, and many others have spoken out against it. Giuliani says that the performance was anti-police and stoked hatred and violence. David Clarke said that if the KKK was to come on stage and perform, it would be a serious problem, people would be appalled and outraged. All of which is true.
But this case seems to underline a problem with a general cultural disconnect in the United States, that is primarily drawn along racial and political lines. Politically charged statements during a live TV event watched by over one hundred million people at once is bound to reveal a rift and widen it. Which, of course, is the whole reason why this performance was inappropriate. It's also the main reason why safe and family friendly, middle of the road type of bands like Nickelback are always tapped for Super Bowl halftime shows. They never cause any controversy. The music isn't too fantastic or too dull, just good enough to fit in with the over the top production that will suffice to entertain a very broad audience that consists of people of all ages and all walks of life.
Many people who support Beyonce don't seem to understand that the Super Bowl is an event enjoyed by many people, and not just the people who they share cultural kinship with. Niche audience performances are best had at awards shows. Lady Gaga understands this. During the 2010 MTV VMA awards, she arrived in a dress composed of raw beef. Over the top and strange, maybe even non-hygenic, but appropriate for the venue. During the Super Bowl, she came wearing a very appropriate and patriotic outfit to sing the national anthem. Beyonce (and any other future performer who may be controversial) should take notes from Lady Gaga.
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