Beyoncé’s latest album, Cowboy Carter, has boosted the visibility of Black country music artists and propelled them into the limelight. The album features collaborations with Black crossover artists such as Shaboozey and Willie Jones, who have been highlighted and celebrated for their contributions to the genre. Cowboy Carter debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s top country albums chart, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to achieve this feat. This success contrasts with the reception of Jelly Roll, now one of country’s brighter stars, yet Beyoncé, who by all metrics is a much more positive person, is receiving a ton of backlash for Cowboy Carter. It fits into a larger narrative of the ‘right’ showing disdain for positive women over a negative male influence. Like with the right’s acceptance of Kanye over Swift, Jelly Roll over Beyoncé, it is clear that it is not about the music or moral values; it’s about hate and fear.

This stark contrast in reception becomes even more pronounced when considering the content of their lyrics. Beyoncé’s music is often empowering and uplifting, with messages of self-love, strength, and resilience. For example, in her song ‘Run the World (Girls),’ she celebrates the power and capabilities of women. In ‘Formation,’ she proudly embraces her cultural heritage and identity, promoting self-confidence and empowerment. These positive messages resonate with her fanbase and contribute to her status as a role model for many.

On the other hand, Jelly Roll’s lyrics often delve into darker themes, including struggles with addiction, mental health issues, and the challenges of life in impoverished communities. While his music may be relatable to some listeners, especially those facing similar struggles, it lacks the uplifting and empowering messages that characterize Beyoncé’s work and is not family friendly. Despite this, the ‘right’ seems more inclined to embrace Jelly Roll’s music, indicating that their preference is not based on the content or quality of the music, but rather on other, more biased factors.

This reflects a disturbing trend on the ‘right’ where they favor negative male influences over positive female ones. They celebrate Kanye over Swift, Jelly Roll over Beyoncé, revealing a bias not based on music or morals, but on a deep-seated hatred and disdain for the left. This bias is so strong that it overrides any sense of fairness or decency, leading to actions that are racist, bigoted, and downright spiteful. If Beyoncé were to hurl insults at Joe Biden (Sleepy Joe) and disparage Michelle (a man) Obama, she would likely be hailed as a superstar by these same haters on the right, sad.