The ‘Lipstick Lover’ singer is having a ball letting it all hang out, and Isbell doesn’t understand where the hate’s coming from.
It’s Janelle Monáe’s world, and we all live in it. Jason Isbell is just glad to be along for the ride. After several clips of Monáe flashing their bare breast to the crowd went viral (as did her “Lipstick Lover” visual), social media was flooded with varying opinions. While some begged for more, others weren’t pleased with the musician. However, Isbell is confused by the backlash over Monáe’s NSFW video.
He tweeted, “Wait, there are people who don’t like Janelle’s video? Seriously I don’t know wtf you people want if it isn’t that,” adding, “There are some things we all just agree it’s awesome so we can go about our business. Like gold, diamonds, Outkast, and this video.”
Wait there are people who DON’T like Janelle’s video? Seriously I don’t know wtf you people want if it isn’t that
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) May 12, 2023
There are some things we all just agree is awesome so we can go about our business. Like gold, diamonds, Outkast, this video
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) May 12, 2023
Isbell isn’t the only musician impressed by the video. Cardi B uploaded (and quickly deleted) a sexual meme to give her stamp of approval.
Over the last few weeks, the musician has let it all hang out as they count down the days to the release of their forthcoming album, The Age Of Pleasure. But, eventually, the musician decided to lean into their freedom of expression nixing their designer duds at the 2023 Met Gala for a string bikini which she then wore as she danced atop a New York bar.
Monáe doesn’t care about the backlash, writing on Twitter, “Titties out for the next 15 years.” The entertainer has had quite the about-face since the “Float” singer threatened to withhold future releases after a fan joked about the Monáe former conservative black-and-white wardrobe.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
