VIDEO: BEYONCE - “IF I WERE A BOY”
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Beyonce, who was originally supposed to drop both videos on Monday, premieres her video for “If I Were A Boy,” on Yahoo! Music. The video was directed by Jake Nava and shot completely in black and white.
Beyonce’s third solo album, I Am… hits stores November 18th.








601 Comments
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151.
Nichole
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I’m curious to know how many views IIWAB, and SL will receive once they hits YouTube. Britney’s Womanizer video received over 500,000 views, and over 9,000 comments, and the video wasn’t even out for 24 hours. Just a thought.
152.
GUILTY PLEASURE
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
>>>THIS IS THE SHITT
153.
CHERYLINMIAMI
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
NICHOLE, WITH PEOPLE POSTING THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE, LAST NIGHT BEFORE THEY SNATCHED IT DOWN IT HAD REACHED CLOSE TO 10,000. THAT WAS BEFORE I WENT TO BED, AROUND 12:00 AM. I GUESS WE WILL SEE WHEN THEY RELEASE IT TO YOUTUBE.
154.
onlythetruth
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
(@120 and CIARA HAS DONE A LOT! SHE IS THE ONLY OTHER SUCCESSFUL R&B SINGER, BESIDES BEYONCE, TO HAVE POP SUCCESS AND R&B SUCCESS AND IS STILL RELEVANT TODAY. SHE HAS 7 TOP TEN HITS ON THE HOT 100 (1 LESS THAN BEYONCE) AND HAS 10 ON THE R&B/HIP-HOP CHARTS INCLUDIN 3 NUMBA 1s!
SHE HAS SOLD OVER 8 MILLION RECORDZ AND HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR 4 GRAMMIES AND NUMEROUS ASCAP AWARDS. SHE WILL WIN BILLBOARDS “WOMEN OF THE YEAR” THIS MONTH FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS! SOMETHIN BEYONCE HASNT WON!
SO SORRY… TRY AGAIN. SHE HAS DONE A LOT!)
@ 137 Thats all you can say about Ciara’s achievements? LAUGH MY ASS OFF!!!!
no disrespect to ciara but if these are the only respectable achievements she got, all I can say is wow, even Miss Rihanna in 3 years did more LAUGH MY ASS OFF and Im not gonna even talk about B’s HAHAHHA not wastin’ my time, I respect Ciara but putting those two in the same categories NO! Apples and oranges are so different!
LETS FOCUSS ON BEYONCE WHOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!
155.
malcolm
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
new rihanna shit is pure fire
http://rihannadaily.com/2...ty-snippet/#comment-13856
156.
LARRA KING
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I prefer JC Bean singing this song. As for the video, Irreplaceable Part 2. Sorry, I can’t relate though. Have so many women on here been in such bad relationships?
157.
lois lane
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
i dont know why i cried. but i did. she captured that emotion well.
158.
LARRA KING
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
@ #23 Nichole…
If you dont come on here that often like some, then you can’t comment on whether they posted something. Know your facts before speaking. What the heck. I didn’t see the Janet post either but if I was gonna ask a question about why there DIDN’T post sth, at least I would make sure that they really didn’t post it indeed. SMDH
159.
beyonce LUST
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
BEYONCE IS MY GURL, I THOUGHT I LOST HER BUT SHE’S BACK
160.
LARRA KING
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Beyonce must have been told by someone that she looks good in a bra because she keeps showing that played out scene over and over in every video.
161.
*****
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
ciara has a dick and beyonce’s suckin it.
162.
KENYA
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
LMAO @ beyonce! What does this chic know about cooking for a man or driving? She would wish to do that in real life!
163.
Jamillah
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I loved the concept of the video. Filming it in black and white really was quite clever. Very well done, and the song is great.
164.
Kriss
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Yes, because Ciara was the first singer to ever come up with this concept… People who are saying she copied Ciara are being ridiculous.
165.
Woop... I hate haters, does that make me a hater..?
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Made me like the song even more, the vid defintely gave it the push and the concept was on point.
‘It isnt like i’m sleepng with the guy’ lol
166.
rythytjyhtrh
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
137 Thats all you can say about Ciara’s achievements? LAUGH MY ASS OFF!!!!
no disrespect to ciara but if these are the only respectable achievements she got, all I can say is wow, even Miss Rihanna in 3 years did more LAUGH MY ASS OFF and Im not gonna even talk about B’s HAHAHHA not wastin’ my time, I respect Ciara but putting those two in the same categories NO! Apples and oranges are so different!
LETS FOCUSS ON BEYONCE WHOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!
155.
malcolm
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
new rihanna shit is pure fire
http://rihannadaily.com/2...ty-snippet/#comment-13856
156.
LARRA KING
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I prefer JC Bean singing this song. As for the video, Irreplaceable Part 2. Sorry, I can’t relate though. Have so many women on here been in such bad relationships?
157.
lois lane
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
i dont know why i cried. but i did. she captured that emotion well.
167.
Ms. Pam
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Do any of you put this much emphasis into your own careers? I think so many people lack substance that they have to overly praise or discredit someone elses success…because they don’t feel confident in themselves! We can wish all these ladies the best…..because that is what we should want for ourselves. Everyone is different and does not possess the same talents, but everytime I come on this site there is always a debate about Beyounce being the QUEEN and how the rest of the women in entertainment can’t compare to her. We as humans should want: Ashanti, Brandy, Ciara, Christina M. Fantasia, Kelly, Kelis, Keisha , Michelle, Monica, Rhianna, Solange to all be QUEENS! Do we not feel that we are all worthy of sharing the title!
For example: Aretha vs. Tina- these woman are legends and they are debating about who is the QUEEN! You don’t see Cher vs,Madonna or Madonna vs. Pink ect. These woman know how to share the title in order to remain in the game! We do the same thing with Janet pertaining to her age. Madonna’s fan base never questions her age, because they want her to remain in the forefront….we continue to push our people back….all the way back UNDERNEATH THE BUS! Sad but true!!!!
I hate to see the day we you find the opponent who is worhty of pushing BEYOUNCE UNDER THE BUS! Unity people!
168.
HAHAHAHA
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
KENYA
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
LMAO @ beyonce! What does this chic know about cooking for a man or driving? She would wish to do that in real life!
163.
Jamillah
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I loved the concept of the video. Filming it in black and white really was quite clever. Very well done, and the song is great.
169.
malcolm
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
new Rihanna
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-h2eq3s2h4
170.
DIAMOND
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Britney Normally get more views than Bee, check out gimme more. Black Out one of her best album still tank though. I blame those disloyal pop fans. I guess teenagers live on youtube nowadays.
171.
EriKa
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I’m not a die-hard Beyonce fan or anything…I do enjoy her music, however. This song, though, really caught my ear and I am definitely feeling it. The video was also very well put together and just a great idea all around. I think what some people don’t understand is that, the video, music, actors, time that it’s released, etc….are all part of a little thing called MARKETING. It’s all set up to cater to the most widespread audience possible so that it can SELL. The ALMIGHTY DOLLAR. I’m pretty sure they didn’t have YOU in mind personally when making this video. I’m also sure Beyonce enjoys what she does, and has a passion for music, etc etc. but do you think she would be putting her time and energy into this kind of thing for FREE?! It’s the same as you going to work everyday. So to all these “haters”….you don’t see Beyonce coming into Burger King telling you how to drop the fries…so please don’t knock this lady for being on her hustle. This is all about business…so please don’t take it so PERSONAL people…lol
172.
jayla07
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Nice video….BORING ASS SONG! I’m sorry, but the video definitely did not make me like the song AT ALL (the director gets the credit)….It’s wack and so is “Single Ladies”, Beyonce is just making bullshyt nowadays and selling it because she knows she can ex. B-Day (bullshyt-day)! She will sale this pile of garbage along with Single Ladies based on her household name, and then go on to make it seem like she just put forth so much effort and worked so hard. Get outta here, she said the same crap with B-day! Dangerously In Love is the best work she’s ever done in her entire solo career, everything else suckz in my opinion! She’s a pretty woman, and a good entertainer….THATS ABOUT IT. Nothing “musically” will be remembered from her musically years to come…so how does that make her a legend lol? I just don’t see people in the next decade singing Ring The Alarm or Dejavu saying awww man that’s a classic lol (it will never happen)!
And for those of you who say “And the Oscar goes to Beyonce” need to get a life! Beyonce does not have an Oscar worthy bone in her entire body, now that’s something she will never have lol! You can forget that….
She’s nowhere near Jazmine Sullivan, Jennifer Hudson, or Fantasia…they will blow her and Jay-Z’s socks off! These are the few legends in the making people! Not Ashanti, Beyonce,Rhianna,Ciara,Cassie LMAO! They are good for the clubs and booty shakin, everything else is BORING that they spit.
173.
Laughin @ you suckaz like HAhaHA!!
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
At 1st when I heard the song released on the radio I was like wait WTF is this woman talking about..But now that I actually got to sit down and listen to the words with the video, ITS NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH AND I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! I was never a Beyonce fan like that but this song is really my new favorite song, its not the usual pop song with no meaning….*WALKS OUT SINGIN* “If I were a boy….”
174.
LaMarr
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
This happens to everyone, poor, rich, etc., Men & Women,so that’s why i think its such a good video.
Goooo Beyonce!
175.
oh lord
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
oh lord here we go, how about saving the $9.99-$15.99 to buy her boring ass album and buy a few gallons of water with it. We WILL be in a depression where Beyonce won’t matter and water will be more expensive than bread. Aiight?
176.
be happy
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
beyonce stans are still find rihanna as a threat, rihanna did beyonce a favor by not bring out breakin dishes. it would have shut beyonce lil come back down, and some of her stan are crazy as hell. crying over a video, it’s not that serious. and keep giving rihanna attention by mentioning her name. it is only letting her know that she is a huge threat
177.
Tonya
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I LOVE IT!!!
178.
Greatestloveofall
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
@162, how do u know she doesn’t do all that stuff?
So typical of black folks to hate on their own. Get those hankerchiefs off your heads, you are not a slave anymore working for massa.
Why is it soooooooooooooooooo difficult to APPRECIATE a fellow black person’s achievements these days?
When Beyonce sells a few million with this album, and does a (soon to be) sold out world tour next year, I guess you haters can FINALLY back off and crawl back into your lonely, pathetic, miserable, SELF-HATING lives.
Black folks get so torn up seeing another one of their own doing well and making miney, because they want everyone to be in the ghetto or something. Maybe HATERS should try and improve their lives before tearing down successful black people.
No other race has this problem till today. They support each other, yall stuck in some Willi Lynch fantasy world.
179.
TREVOR
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
* TO THE HATERS THAT ARE SAYING THAT BEYONCE COPIED CIARA’S VIDEO…. 1st of all JAKE NAVA directed and came up with the concept of the video NOT beyonce!! 2nd of all If I were a boy and Like a boy are 2 TOTALLY DIFFERENT VIDEOS!
* THEY SAY BEE NEEDS TO TONE IT DOWN, so she wears hardly any make-up if any and loses the big hair. THEY SAY SHE NEEDS TO SWITCH UP HER STYLE, so she does a video with no performing and an actual storyline and its in black and white.
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BOTTOM LINE IS HATERS WILL NEVER BE PLEASED… YET THEY CONTINUE TO WATCH BEYONCE’S VIDEOS AND READ BLOGS ABOUT HER. I PERSONALLY AM NOT A FAN OF ASHANTI OR RIHANNA BUT U DONT SEE ME LOOKING UP THEIR VIDEOS AND CONSTANTLY BASHING THEM… UUUUUUGH!
180.
ms. danity kane
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
smh I love this song sooo much….
bee’s amazing…and looks amazing in the vid
181.
Kimmie More
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I really like this video! Beyonce did her thing and it makes the song sound even better with the video.
182.
Nichole
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
#153. Yeah. I read that the video was flagged for inappropriate content.
#171. I definitely wouldn’t refer to Blackout as a flop. To be in such a shitty condition, the album managed to go platinum without any promo. Plus, the singles released were actually successful.
#158. Perhaps if your spelling, and grammar wasn’t so disastrous, I would be able to understand you. Again. I apologized to CL for jumping the gun. I didn’t realize that they had already posted news on Janet’s illness, and the archives didn’t even come to mind. Now stfu and go crawl back under that rock you came from under.
183.
TREVOR
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
UM… WHY IS MY COMMENT WAITING FOR MODERATION?
184.
Instigating.....Again
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
It wasn’t a bad concept with the role reversal and having the video in classic black and white was a very nice touch. I’m still not digging the song, but the video was interesting.
185.
UNA
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
After watching this vid, Beyonce is TRUELY the QUECiara stans & Rihanna stans and Beyonce haters, FALL BACK!!!!! You know you jealous spiteful haters!!!
186.
Keisha
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Simply fantastic! Very moving and powerful message. I must admit Ms. Beyonce has grown up! Love the new direction she is taking with her music too! Beautiful song! This will be a classic.
187.
Go beeeeeee
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Magnifico! Applauding!
188.
haney29
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
dat one’s abt to jump off y’all!
189.
UNA
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
After watching this video, Beyonce is TRUELY the Queen Bee and runs this game for sure. Haters fall back and admit it.
190.
*****
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
NEW RIHANNA
GET DEM RIHANNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
191.
junkies_la
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
not feeling it
192.
beyonce LUST
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
the new rihanna sucks ass. it sound like its from 1970
193.
sassydancer
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
This video has such meaning to it I teared up. She looks gorgeous,love the black and white, the storyline,EXCELLENT JOB BEE!
194.
JOCKIN_MU
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I’m a loyal Beyonce fan she does nothing wrong in my eyes but when I first heard this song I thought it sucked..Sound like something Fergie would sing..but after seeing the video the song makes sense and now I love it…
195.
whyyyyymeeeee
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
i love it
196.
Strong chick
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Beyonce has delivered, she did her thang and I love it.
197.
KENYA
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
@ #178
You are really ignorant if you think there is any race who loves their own 100^%. Ask Asians, whites … it is all the same. BTW - Aint nobody hating on BEYONCE. Just stating facts. What video is she going to do next? One of her getting a college degree? LOL
198.
LOVED IT
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Keep shakin the haters off
199.
L@87***
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
i jus want put out there that this last quarter of the year is gonna be a real fight for no.1 on billboard charts an even in 09 cuz alot of ppl are coming back an pretty hard to brandy monica, maxwell an all the others that are not mentioned so all those rihanna stans that saying her new say is hot she will have to do better than that beyonce all the way yoooooo.
200.
YoYo
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
If you think this is hot, peep the original by BC Jeans. Not to take anything away from Beyonce, but the original is hotter. I love this song. I mean I love, love, love the original. Beyonce did her thing though, but BC Jeans killed it.
Video is nice.
201.
KENYA
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
The white dude in the video is sexy, but he looks mean. I wouldn’t wan to be pulled over by him. He would have given my a** a ticket with my hot self and all.
202.
Neena
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
The video and song are cool together.. very nice concept.. HOWEVER, still doesn’t change the fact that she released her stuff the day after Michelle’s..And I still can’t respect this chick that IN MY OPINION, she can’t stand for her bandmates to have a decent chance.. And please, Bey Brigade..don’t call me a hater.. Facts are: When Kelly dropped her CD, she ‘RE-RELEASED B-DAY.. At least she gave Solange a few months before we forgot about her..
She better pray that Britney’s comeback aint legit, cause its a wrap for Mrs Carter, if it is.. Of course, she can always give Oprah an “exclusive” about her relationship and show pictures ( with Jay’s approval, cause “you gotta protect your brand”)
203.
~*aShLeY*~
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
GREAT VIDEO!!!
I aint like the song at first but the video is so real
and beyonce looks gorgeous
thats how dudes do it too, you wouldnt know how to act if we flipped the script
204.
CAREN
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
love the video!
205.
Strong chick
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
#196 you are plain ignorant.
206.
LISA
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Relationships are NOT complicated. If you act right and the person you are with acts right, it really isn’t that hard. Is it that hard to act right?
207.
LISA
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I went o JC Bean’s myspace and she killed the song! Her version is deep and sultry.
208.
kadian-Rihanna's # 1 fan
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
i like this song and the video was well done, bey looks very pretty
209.
Da Benz
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I like the video, but I’m just not really into this song. It is like she is trying to go “too” pop, I mean, I just can’t get into this. Even though she rearranged the concept, the idea is still copied from Ciara. She even said before how much she loves Ciara’s style, so she borrowed…………….POINT BLANK. The that is not my main concern. The concern is, this song will be dry on radio, and I know R&B stations are hesitant to play it, but I know they will play it anyway because it’s Beyonce, and they will shove it down our throats regardless. “Single Ladies” is just as dry, why would you release a followup that sounds like a BDAY leftover? I was really into her last record after hearing “Deja Vu,” ” Deja Vu “was hot. I’m sorry, but I think Rihanna’s star has gotten so big since she took a break, she will have a hard time, believe it or not, the chick got hot fast.
210.
donte
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
she makes a hot police woman but the song is slowly growing on me slowly
211.
in luv wit bee
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Pleaaaaaaze britney has nothing on bee. Britney cannot dance nor sing to me and her voice is def ANNOYING! Bee did an exceptional job with the song and video. Also must add how stunning she look along with the male video models YUMMY!
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Dame(gearing up for Bee season)
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
What is what all the Britney talk? Didn’t she have a comeback last year and hardly no one paid attention. Mtv is help with her 2nd comeback since they help with the downfall last year.
And if relationships was easy there would be no breakups or divorces right?
Anyways the song and video are on point do your thang Mrs. Carter.
213.
4Rm My PoINT Of View
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
i like the song Love THE viDeo BRANDY HUMAN 11-11-08 hA;;;a
214.
MODERNMISCHEIF
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
The video definetely makes up for the song!
Because AT FIRST I didn’t like it but now I’m in love with the song!
She did her thing! Clever..Clever..video!
Beyonce has nothing to worry about…and for the people who saying “if it was somebody else who put out the song it would have been labeled has garbage..they just sayin that cause its Beyonce” STFU! Because what did Beyonce do to earn that type of credit..putting out countiunously GREAT ALBUMS! GET OVER IT! Kudos to you BEY for doing your thing once again and proving people right! Because alot of yall didnt think she could put out another good record again!
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Dame(gearing up for Bee season)
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Oh Rihanna is cool but her stans seems to make her out to BEE a threat but she is just ok all hype no real talent IMO. That is why she keeps running in the studio she know her time will be up soon…
216.
Vanity
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
I must say that when I first heard the song i was like what the fuck is beyonce thinking and then i listened to it again and saw the video. I must say that the video helped me like the song more. I did however think that she stole the concept from ciara, but i like the way she changed it and made it her own. very well done b. Also I like single ladies way more than I like this song and i cant wait to see the video
217.
Smile4me
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
@167 I totally agree. Why can’t they all be Queens?? Some of you worship these people like gods. It’s sad really.
I love the song and video, however, if the song/video with Ciara was done after Bey alot of people would say ciara was jacking.. so don’t make it a big deal when others say the same.
I love all these artist, they are success black females doing what they love. Some of ya’ll should take some pointers, get of the computer defending these people that are not thinking bout you..
218.
ken-yah
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
this song had a meaning behind it. The artistic meaning behind it was very powerful. I loved the whole black and white thing, very classic of Beyonce. Go Girl!
219.
Cream Cheese
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
shat, what a video!!!!!
Luv it luv it luv it!!!!!
Go BEY!!!!!
220.
LISA
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
@ #212
I’m sorry you’ve had a hard time in your past relationships. follow my concept. It is really simple. Try it out. You will have better luck.
221.
Datruth
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Video is beautiful, as is the song….I feel so honored to be her fan. I have watched her grow as a vocalist, dancer, songwriter, producer, and actress. Every single time she does something it is unique and she adds her own flavor to it. Beyonce keep doing your thing girl. TRUST ME, all your true fans LOVE you and your artistry.
222.
Chulo
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Beyonce is Bomb, the girl can do no wrong, now I heard the original demo on youtube, and must say Beyonce did a much better job. I love the song b4 the video, but with the video its just even better. I feel the only people who don’t feel the song are the ones who cant identify. As for Beyonce and Ciara, LOL why are they even in the same sentence, Beyonce is Beyonce and ciara is ciara.and ri is ri and they all look up to Beyonce.
223.
LISA
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
LOL @ all the comments giving Beyonce credit for how deep the song is. She didn’t write the damn song! So give JC Bean the credit.
224.
Gift From a Virgo
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
Wow, GREAT VIDEO, deep… I liked the song before the video but didn’t love it now I love it…
225.
Jscline
Saturday, October 11, 2008 /
THE VIDEO IS HAWT!!!
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