Yay

Get your pigeon-toe on!

A MEN

Yay++++ $

Beautiful Message.

Me tooowa!

Your in the minority. Blacks are outraged.

***** Black people could be the most ignorant people on earth. It's a shame that you can't just say something positive about the sista's performance. I honestly loved it and her of course.

Suirrad Icarus Good for you. Now let the rest of us have our opinions.

U really need to look around for other Artists Beyounce just doesn't have it anymore sadly :( Plz get an upgrade

excellent point. I read comments all day about her being too sexual and needing to "cover up." But she does a complete 180 and folks are talking about "what is she doing singing gospel?" She literally can't win. That's why I hope she's just doing what SHE wants and what makes HER happy.

This has nothing to do with Beyonce being amazing. This is not a calm performance; she is still trying to be sexy. Beyonce asked John and Common to allow her to perform. She attached herself to this performance because she know all the hype around the movie and song, and wanted to get in on the good.

NotyNoty where do you see "sexy?" Please. You're the type who will only always see bad when it comes to Beyonce. Here you are attaching all sorts of motivations and intentions on a person you don't even know. For as big as the movie is it ain't breaking box office records. It got just two Oscar noms and most folks still don't know the name of the lead characters. So basically, however big the movie is, Beyonce is still bigger. What would she gain by attaching herself to the film? Maybe the chick gives a damn about stuff that affects her people.

Lol! And I assume she called you and told you that, right? ;) This is an amazing performance, I heard the original and Bey was as good. She did it in her way - you either like it or you don't, but if 2nd is the case, don't waste your time here :)

You are amazing for this comment/ post! I wholeheartedly agree!

LOL You are just using Ledisi's words as if they are your own. And you're trying to make it look like it doesn't matter Beyonce didn't have the Dignity to tell the Grammy producers that Ledisi should sing the song. Bey can $ing but Ledisi SANG that sung.

***** BEYONCE IS THE ONE WHO WANTED TO PERFORM IT!!! The fuck? Again I say the performance of this song wasn't going to happen. Bey made it happen, she wanted her performance to transcend herself. Hence the fucking video you posting under now. How can you misconstrue the intentions of this song being performed to Beyonce taking shine from Ledisi. Cause the people who love Ledisi see her shine through and through. What did Beyonce take away from her?? Ledisi was never going to perform this song from the jump.

So what ? Who cares what she wants. Out of respect and dignity for a fellow artist, Ledisi, who performed the song in the Selma Movie playing Mahalia Jackson it was not Bey's place to $ing the song. Simple as that..... What's with the Caps ? Should i be impressed ? Michael Vick "The performance slot was not for Beyoncé to give up to Ledisi." Did she even try ?

"The song and its meaning is so much deeper than the performer." There has never been a truer statement about this song than last night's performance. The true meaning of the song was not conveyed. If it were, we would not be discussing who should have sung this song today.

***** Bey singing Precious Lord or as Bey puts it "law-owed" was one of the most uninspiring renditions done by an African American singer to date. Anybody can sing a gospel song but not everyone can make it a spiritual. She says she was singing that song in reference to the struggles of her father and grandfather. That was nice and if they had sung it "the struggle' would have been evident and rung through as truth in spirit. The struggle is real or it's not; the emotions attached to that is real or it's not. Black church choirs are full of great singers but it's only those that can invoke the spirit that get to lead. Bey was simply out of her league in that regard.

they don't hear you tho!

PREACH!

Amen!

Preach sis !

I know its as if people are acting as if Ledisi is the originator of the song! She performed it she doesn't have any rights to it!

Cuz they are just jealous of how talented she is

Honestly

when has she recently said she keeps God first?

Hey Kinggg, no hatred here, just wondering what "god" Beyonce is 'keeping first'? How do you measure blessedness? By popularity? Music sales? Concert revenues? BTW, there is no such thing as 'karma.' But there is a Living God Who bore our sins in His body on the tree, and rose from the dead, that we might be forgiven. We will have to deal with Him soon.

pcnotpc He has yet to answer these questions

Beyoncés last interview was in 2013 for her life is but a dream in which she says several times she knows God is real blah blah blah, she said it at the 2013 super bowl, she says it all the time at concerts idk what actions you want her to prove that she's holy but please get off your high horse. Even people who claimed to be as holy as they were I e Whitney was filled with there on demons. I don't have to question what God Beyoncé serves because I know theirs only one God, being a lover a God isn't about preaching the bible it's not about screaming from every roof top I LOVE GOD. Cause those people usually the ones sinning the most tbh. Beyoncé til this day attributes God for all her success and all her failures, it's that Beyoncé doesn't walk around pretending to be self righteous which is the problem

Actually no, I'm not attributing it to success at all in ways yes but more than that, beyonce didn't get to where she is by anybody's devil she got to where she is by keeping GOD first and minding her damn business. People have continued to talk and she's stayed above the fray. When I say blessings I mean the $200,000 her and jayz gave to kids after school here in Brooklyn with no press no publicity, the program has allowed after school funding for schools in Brooklyn in effort to keep kids out the street. Stuff like that no press no interviews no bs, is why I say she's blessed, she doesn't allow y'all to be her judge HER ACTIONS prove that.

Jasmin C. Preachhh sis

Periodt.

Transformation oh lord

Dare u disrespect Shane!!

@Transformation lmfaooo, r u Dumb? Lol

Lmao their are plenty of gods just because u hear god don't mean they are talking about the most high . That's where your dumbass get trapped lol

She always talks about praying to god for her children to be safe and have a good future. The Illuminati thing is bs.

qbbowles Then why did she have to step over another singer to get this moment? She's not a flawless singer, this performance had them. She was unmoving and unemotional. You can't bring praise to God when your intentions to do this were bad. She has no soul. She gonna get hers eventually.

***** You seem to have a chip on your shoulder about Beyonce doing this song. Relax.

K Tibaijuka You faux angela davis, BYE

***** LOL you are so pressed.

K Tibaijuka No hon. You fembot brainwashed beyonce slaves could NEVER have me pressed. Carry on.

Are you speaking of Mary Magdalene the mother of Jesus who gave his life for your salvation, or are you crowning a mortal who could care less outside of did you buy her last single or purchase tickets to her concert. Okay we got you.

***** honey you need to learn your shit. Mary Magdalene ain't Jesus' mother. She was a prozzy that Jesus blessed. Virgin Mary was his mother. Know your shit before you spread it.

No need to idolize a human equal to you

+Dr. Flow She just said she loves her. and that's exactly what Jesus wants. to love each other.

I agree.

Yes Yes and YES!!! Thank you - I agree100%

PREACH. i'm tired of these people arguing that Ledisi should've sang this. enjoy the music!

Girl take your tired ass back to the Beyhive. You stans are ridiculous. Idolizing and worshipping a woman who wipes her ass with her hand just like you do. Beyonce isn't a feminist or empowering because if she was then she wouldn't have STOLEN this moment from Ledisi who was in the movie Selma and on the soundtrack. Beyonce had nothing to do with either. This half ass baked "documentary" and tired shit about how her mother sang her the song so she is entitled to sing it fell flat. The fact that Beyonce even released this video trying to explain and give some sort of relevance to pulling a shady ass move is ridiculous. She put out this video to calm down people who are calling her out for her bullshit. After Jennifer Hudson outshined her in Dream girl, Beyonce has been determined not to have any black woman have any glory. And John Legend and Common proved what a bunch of punks they are for not standing up for Ledisi. Just goes to show that all skin folk aren't kin folk.

77bluegold I totally agree

That is the sweetest thing written on this post. thanks

***** thanks for giving the time to read. :)

ches people cant see evil, right in yo face.. Beyoncé is of satan. if u thinks shes not then u 2 are under her spell.

artez nelson But she needs our prayers, she needs delivered. She used to serve God and sing Christian, and she might be reaching out.

Mimi McClaine So did you enjoy her performance or your just going to criticize her. That's why god wants you to repent. "Who without sin cast the 1st stone" are you going to throw a stone since you believe your perfect????

Rihanna sings and dance very sloppy. She will never be in the level of Queen Bey

Mutsa Rihanna KNOWS and ACCEPT it. lol

Those people are just ignorant and looking to hate on her for anything, as there was NO Ledisi performance to begin with, nor was this her song. It’s a traditional song Beyoncé asked to sing, the end.

I could never

i agree

Now your 14, I hope you still enjoy her music ♥️.

How old are u now ? 15?

Great song for Black History Month! Great performance hard work Beyonce and your team be Blessed. Let your marriage be Blessed and have one more baby!

That is exactly the sentiment of every sensible black christian that has some knowledge of the black struggle. Had Ledisi sang the song, you would have been moved to your knees or sprung from your seat in joyous glory.

***** but I heard her sing in the movie and it made me do neither of those things you listed. As a sensible black Christian who has knowledge of the struggle, I enjoyed both singers and felt the message from both.

***** You are correct, Ledisi's version just did something to me! I really felt her conviction in her performance!! Man, I really wished she had been given a chance to sing at the Grammys!! One things is for certain though, there will be a LOT of people curious as all get out to hear Ledisi sing now! I recently found out that her concert is available, and I am certainly going to see her perform! I can hardly wait!! So this 'exposure' albeit through controversy has really put Ledisi's name on the lips of many, and for those that didn't know, now does!! She is on her way!! Go head Ledisi, you are up to the plate now!!!!!!! Much Success to her!!!

I wish she had sung Superpower too. It is epic. If nothing else, it could have spared us all the bitter blogging by all these bitchy ass black broads who for some reason have an issue with Beyonce.

CHEETAH69 I second that

Would you be okay if the devil was quoting scripture in the pulpit? Compassion and justice are two of many qualities that the Lord has shown to us. So, my question is where is your compassion for Ledisi. Where is the Justice in what Beyonce did. The fact that she made a pre-empted video explaining herself speaks volumes to where her heart was. Pharell did non-such and was so moved to give God the glory on the stage and left it like that. I have so much more respect for him. Matthew 7:1-5 on Righteous Judgement. Means we need to have a keen eye when we see wrong being painted as right.

Often times the devil is in the pulpit. But she was not in a pulpit my friend; but on a stage and she is not quoting scripture but singing a song that has meaning to her. Matthew 7:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

Oh and she paraphrases scripture. However, as God's children, although we must be cautious in our judgments concerning ourselves and others, we cannot ignore our Lord's commands that instruct us to make judgments. In John 7:24, Jesus said "Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment" (emphasis mine: JH) Here we are clearly commanded to judge with righteous judgment. If we take the view that judging is completely and totally forbidden, then that would make the doctrinal and moral purity of the church impossible to maintain. This would violate other teachings and divine examples that Christ has revealed in His word (see: Matthew 7:15; John 5:30; 7:24). It would commit us to neutrality and that is the very opposite of the stance Christ wants us to take.

I think so too, I think she was nervous you could tell... She still sounded great, but she sounds much better here though. I think with all the haters that was saying she shouldn't be doing this song.... It might have been in the back of her mind

Terrell060 yup that could be one of the reasons. and maybe her mood was ruined after she was robbed for AOTY. screw the grammys

GilbertEffendy HAHAHA YES! Beck who?

#Teambeyhive 🐝

I was thinking that tonight. For as awesome as Beyonce is on stage, I'm sure she still gets nervous. Also, I'm sure she heard about all the hate she was getting on the internet. Couple that with probably her uneasiness with singing a song out of her comfort zone and I'm sure she was pretty nervous. But the next day at that Stevie Wonder tribute though...