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India Arie has caught heat after judging the sexualised stage antics from the likes of Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monae.
Megan Thee Stallion’s fans rushed to her defence (Picture: Getty Images)
Savage rapper Megan and I Like That singer Janelle were among the performers who hit the stage at this year’s Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisana last weekend.
In a highlights clip shared on the publication’s Instagram page, Megan, 28, was seen hosting a twerking bootcamp on-stage while Janelle, 36, assisted the rapper.
It was a Hot Girl Bootcamp when Megan graced the stage (Picture: Getty Images)
During the weekend, Janelle also caused a stir after exposing her breast mid-performance.
However, the twerking antics apparently proved to be too much for neo-soul singer India, who seemed to criticise the stars’ sexualised performances.
Commenting under the highlights video, the I Am Not My Hair singer, 47, wrote: ‘The issue is what is CONTEXT. Humanity does EVERYTHING. But does EVERYTHING BELONG IN A STAGE. No.
‘Is everything for KIDS? No. is everything for EVERY BODY? NO. so when we as a culture make something like this main stream … it shows a lack of discretion [and] discernment [sic].’
She continued: ‘To those in the comments who laugh at anyone who wants these things for [our] culture you certainly have that right.
‘Just as many folks have the right to want our MAINSTREAM International export – [our] Music – to show us in a respectful light. Id like to go on the record saying : this wont age well and thats my issue [sic].’
India did make it clear that she was a fan of Megan and Janelle, adding: ‘I LOVE Janelle AND Meg the way i love us all AND i dont like this moment. Dont bother debating me lol idc and I DO this. for 25 yrs i’ve done THIS. so. read ponder or dont [sic].’
Followers were quick to accuse India of shaming the younger artists, with one pointing out: ‘India Arie made a song that literally said not to judge women, regardless of what they wear and do, but she goes on ahead and does the complete opposite. LMAO!’
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