If katy had done that all of fake woke stan twitter would be dragging her for “cultural appropriation” but when it comes to beyoncé... https://t.co/hnbxke9EfW
— 𝔍 (@perrysfreak) March 28, 2018
Beyonce the culture vulture is now trying to sell Nefertiti merchandise. What a rat pic.twitter.com/3pK6ltdNNZ
— ⭐Arabian Egyptian🌙 (@ArarariZira) March 28, 2018
Many users pointed out that Bey is not guilty of cultural appropriation, but she is instead showing cultural appreciation. However, because Jay-Z sampled an Egyptian song without giving credit, some Egyptian fans are feeling like the duo are suggesting Egyptian art is less valuable than American art.
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