Amy Schumer Gets Backlash For “Formation” Parody Video, Post Response On Instagram

Comedian Amy Schumer released a parody of Beyonce‘s black female empowerment music video for her song “Formation,” which was met with far more anger than praise.

AMY SCHUMER PANNED FOR  PARODY OF BEYONCE’S “FORMATION”

After being viewed more than 500,000 times, the video on YouTube received three times as many thumbs-down votes as thumbs-up. Watch it below.

The video did not get the reaction Schumer was hoping for, as she has now been called a racist for parodying a powerful video about being black in the south. Upcoming Mother/Daughter co-stars Goldie Hawn, Wanda Sykes and Joan Cusack also took part in the skit, which Schumer has called a tribute to Beyonce rather than a parody.

Beyonce’s lyrics hit home for many African Americans, especially the identifying line, “My daddy Alabama / Mama Louisiana / You mix that negro with that Creole / Make a Texas Bama.” Schumer is seen wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with “Texas Bama,” a label generally used historically in a derogatory way.

Social media is in an uproar over the controversial video. Schumer, meanwhile, took to Instagram to defend herself instead of issuing an apology. The photo is a black and white pic of herself, topless, with a quote from “Formation” as the caption. “You know you that bitch when you cause all this conversation,” it reads. “Thanks for the exclusive release, Tidal! We had so much fun making this tribute. All love and women inspire each other. #strongertogether.” Tidal, which is partly owned by Beyonce and Jay Z, apparently helped release the video. It seems Schumer is insinuating that Beyonce somehow gave her blessing for the video.

Aside from the post, Schumer has yet to respond to any controversy surrounding her.