Janelle Monáe made headlines during her Age of Pleasure Tour in Los Angeles, where she liberally bared her breast on stage at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood. The singer, known for embracing her boob, has been unapologetic about her recent behavior, including a similar incident at the Essence Festival in New Orleans over the summer. Despite some criticism on social media, Monáe remains unfazed, expressing her comfort and happiness with her body.
Veteran rapper Uncle Luke voiced his concern on Twitter, questioning if Monáe is going through a midlife crisis. However, it’s worth noting that Uncle Luke, known for his explicit lyrics in 2 Live Crew, was supportive of women flaunting their s**xuality throughout his music career.
The singer got flirtatious in the middle of her performance, and journalist Shirley Ju caught the moment. You can check out the video below:
janelle monae flashed the crowd👀 pic.twitter.com/bX1ADQME6D
— Shirley Ju (@shirju) October 19, 2023
Monáe’s decision to expose her breasts has sparked conversation about women’s liberation and s**xual freedom in the music industry. The singer has emphasized her contentment with this form of self-expression and addressed the criticism during an event celebrating her new single and music video, “Lipstick Lover.”
In a Rolling Stone interview, Monáe discussed her commitment to enter an era of s**xual liberation, remaining unbothered by the NSFW promotional campaign for her latest album. She expressed happiness when her “titties are out” and highlighted her choice to run around freely.
Monáe has previously spoken out in favor of women working in the music business. She expressed her desire to hear more women in the genre of hip-hop on Twitter in 2020, calling out misogyny in the genre. Monáe demanded that misogyny in music be eradicated collectively and denounced the normalization of it.
Despite the controversy, Monáe remains steadfast in her commitment to promoting women’s empowerment and dismantling misogynistic norms in the music industry. The recent incidents serve as a reflection of her dedication to embracing and celebrating her identity, regardless of societal expectations or criticisms.
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