Diane Warren Says She ‘Meant No Disrespect’ to Beyoncé After Epic BeyHive Dragging
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Songwriter Diane Warren apologized on Twitter after commenting on 24 songwriters who contributed to new Beyoncé song “Alien Superstar.”
The BeyHive backed songwriter, musician and producer Diane Warren into a corner after allegedly referencing new Beyoncé track “Alien Superstar.” Days after Bey released her seventh album Renaissance, on Monday (August 1), Warren tweeted “How can there be 24 writers on a song?” Although Warren didn’t mention any artist by name, the BeyHive promptly responded, as third Renaissance track “Alien Superstar” has 24 songwriters listed in the credits.
How can there be 24 writers on a song?🙄
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) August 1, 2022
Warren, whose career as a songwriter began in the 1980s, has written monumental hits in R&B and pop, including “Un-break My Heart” by Toni Braxton, “For You I Will” by Monica, “Have You Ever?” by Brandy, “The One I Gave My Heart To” by Aaliyah and more. Warren even wrote Beyoncé’s 2011 track “I Was Here” from her fourth album, aptly titled 4.
On Twitter, Warren attempted to clarify that her initial tweet wasn’t “meant as shade,” but with the BeyHive’s feelings still raw after Kelis backlash, the swarm ensued. Some Beyoncé fans even pulled up the fact that Warren has had 13 nominations in the Best Original Song category at The Oscars but has yet to win.
This isn’t meant as shade, I’m just curious
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) August 1, 2022
From Kelis saying that Beyonce is a pawn of Satan to Diane Warren just being unnecessarily shady…
Whew, you just know Renaissance has truly made some people envious.
— La Femme Renaissance (@bjorkcute9) August 1, 2022
Same way you have 13 nominations and no wins. pic.twitter.com/0PZj2T2U6f
— Taylorbold. ¹³ •᷄ɞ•᷅ (@TaylorBold) August 1, 2022
People like Diane Warren perfectly showcase the attitude of the older white generation of big artists towards Black women in the music industry. And it’s not a good look.
— BEYTHOVEN is ripping PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA (@beyonceparkwood) August 1, 2022
Sure, Diane 🤨 pic.twitter.com/2oPf6Yf9EN
— 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑 (@WrittenByTerry) August 1, 2022
Ok, it’s prob samples that add up the ammount of writerrs
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) August 1, 2022
Singer-songwriter and producer The-Dream even jumped in to defend Renaissance, as he c0-wrote ten songs on the album, including lead single “Break My Soul.” Without mentioning the song’s title, The-Dream promptly clarified that “Alien Superstar” contained samples and interpolations.
You mean how’s does our (Black) culture have so many writers, well it started because we couldn’t afford certain things starting out,so we started sampling and it became an Artform, a major part of the Black Culture (hip hop) in America.Had that era not happen who knows. U good?
— MUSIC ICON THE-DREAM (@TheKingDream) August 1, 2022
Btw I know it’s not a one on one writing contest you looking for from no one over here…… you don’t want that smoke And you know I love you, but come on. Stop acting like your records haven’t been sampled 👀😂🚀
— MUSIC ICON THE-DREAM (@TheKingDream) August 1, 2022
He also shared that the song included a number of “young writers” and that songwriting is “more fun together.”
@Diane_Warren All G. But don’t do that, it’s young writers, producers and artist that need to know whatever way they make it and however they contribute is worth it. We all aren’t as fortunate at first. Every idea is art. It’s more fun together,in my opinion and I could be wrong
— MUSIC ICON THE-DREAM (@TheKingDream) August 1, 2022
It’s about Art, not one artist or writer me or them. With all due respect and love for those who came before and will come after. Im truly Sorry if I disturbed the force today that’s not my purpose. Peace
— MUSIC ICON THE-DREAM (@TheKingDream) August 1, 2022
Ultimately, Warren apologized, claiming that she meant “no disrespect” to Beyoncé.
Ok, I meant no disrespect to @Beyonce, who I’ve worked with and admire. I’m sorry for the misunderstanding
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) August 1, 2022
Beyoncé also made an apology on Monday after some listeners took offense to her usage of the ableist word “spaz” on track “Heated.” The Grammy-winner made a statement that the lyric would be removed. “The word, not used intentionally in a harmful way, will be replaced,” a statement from the singer’s team reads. “The road to success is always under construction.”
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