Tina Lawson Defends Daughter Beyoncé over African Culture Appropriation Allegations
Tina Lawson addressed the allegations of African cultural appropriation against Beyoncé, as she explained how the culture had influenced her daughter's music.

Tina Lawson addressed the allegations of African cultural appropriation against Beyoncé, as she explained how the culture had influenced her daughter's music.
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