“To true country aficionados like Martina, the meteoric rise of Beyoncé to the pinnacle of the charts seems unfathomable. ”

What kind of individual skyrockets to fame with just one decent song?” Martina reportedly questioned.

“How does she bypass the gritty, grind-it-out experiences like performing in rundown clubs and feigning interest in producers just to get a foot in the door? It’s unjust.”

Martina’s sentiments strike a chord with many who see Beyoncé’s trajectory as emblematic of privilege.

It’s hard to imagine that for a young black woman in the R&B soul genre, even with Destiny’s Child, the journey was anything but arduous.

Yet, as she ascends, some contend that it’s not just talent but also connections-like her husband’s influence-that propel her forward. In the landscape of American privilege, this narrative rings true.”