Monica got wind of far-right reporter Patrick Howley’s comments regarding Black talent at the recent CMT Awards.
Howley criticized the CMT Awards for having Anthony Mackie host and other Black talent perform during the ceremony. “I don’t know who this Black guy who’s hosting it. It’s supposed to be Country music. No offense. I mean, y’all have Hip Hop and basketball,” said Patrick Howley. “Just fly with your flock, bro.” “No disrespect to the funky brothers of music. I love Earth, Wind & Fire, Run DMC, etc. But Country music’s different. Country music’s different, it’s not Wakanda,” Howly added.
Monica who performed “Pray” with Little Big Town and Jimmie Allen tagged Howley in a post that read: “I’ve never been more motivated.. Patrick Howley, although your feelings are likely shared by some, it’s NOT by the masses! I have an all-star LEGENDARY team of true country [artists] that are currently working with me that would beg to differ! Because of the genuine hearts of @lesliefram1 & @cmt… I shared the stage w/ @jimmieallen & @littlebigtown… This was the first of many times that you will see me! I see You caught that my skin is melanated, but you missed that it was tough! I’m rooted in the word & built to last! See you soon, or should I say “Welcome to Wakanda” gracefully bows w/ @anthonymackie “OPEN ROADS COMING SOON” MDA. Should music be categorized? In your opinion, do music genres help or hurt the music’s message?
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