Beyoncé Congratulates LeBron

(The Root) — On Thursday night, LeBron James led the Miami Heat to its second consecutive NBA title. Today Beyoncé acknowledged LeBron’s royalty with just two words: “Bow Down.” Suggested Reading Black Shows To Look Forward to In 2026 Trump’s Christmas Day Airstrikes in Nigeria Spark Outrage and Divide Black Things to Do in New…

(The Root) — On Thursday night, LeBron James led the Miami Heat to its second consecutive NBA title. Today Beyoncé acknowledged LeBron’s royalty with just two words: “Bow Down.”

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The picture, which she posted to her Facebook page with the caption “Yes Lebron!!” is a nod to the art for her single “Bow Down.” The song drew a lot of criticism; many thought the song was misogynistic, thanks to her use of the b-word, and Rihanna even gave a little jab over it.

Both pictures feature the two as kids with “bow down” superimposed on them in the same font. It’s the perfect way to say “Hey, look at this — we’re both freaking awesome.”

Tracy Clayton is a writer, humorist and blogger from Louisville, Ky.

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