LOL at @Ockydub's losing battle to discuss media and pop culture's differing reactions to Beyonce and Kendrick's police brutality-referencing videos.
"Formation" got more attention than "Alright" because she has a larger, more vocal fanbase. The song and video have more easily digestible, buzzworthy lyrics and imagery. He just doesn't have the buzz or type of fans to have a video garner lots of blog and video reactions. Plus, Beyonce topics attract lots of attention so some outlets and Youtubers might just be trying to get hits or following the hype.
I've seen "Formation" called an "I don't give a fuck" anthem and that the Red Lobster line is part of Beyonce embracing her blackness, which could be considered topical and linked to black pride but, yeah, the lyrics wouldn't be out of place in a typical hip-hop video where Beyonce "slays" her haters by bragging, shaking her nicer than average post-baby booty and flashing handfuls of money. That's another thing. A song talking about haters and paper will get a louder reaction than Kendrick's hopeful one about the struggle.
It's funny that she used the hype for what some call one of her most meaningful songs and videos to slyly announce a tour in a Super Bowl commercial. Smart use of hot topics for hype and commercial gain. She managed to get more media attention for a single song's video and performance than her husband's artist Rihanna got for putting out one of her better received albums after an unusually long wait.
LOL at something a friend posted on Facebook:
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