Topic: Controversy

Is Beyoncé’s Skin Tone Too Light In This New Promo For 4?

Is Beyoncé's Skin Tone Too Light In This New Promo For 4?

In re-promotion of her album 4, this is the photo of Beyoncé being used to remind those of us who haven’t bought it to pick it up stat. When the photo was released this week it stunned critics and fans alike because of the lightness of her skin. The New York Post has called the photo “shocking” while other sites are condemning the artist and new mother for not “representing” her African American ethnicity. More »