I read an excerpt from Dream Hampton’s cover story in the upcoming issue of Ebony magazine about the relationship between Beyonce’ and Jay-Z. In my new book, “I Will Not Lose!”, I write about how Jay’s lyrics about relationships (including the song“ Bonnie and Clyde ‘03” which featured Beyonce’) reveal what it takes to be one half of a power couple with the one that you love. Romantic relationships don’t always get the kind of commitment that it deserves. I’m not talking about in terms of quality time, communication, or fidelity. I’m speaking more about the importance for couples to invest in each other’s personal and professional pursuits and how doing so enriches the relationship.
On “Bonnie & Clyde”, Jay-Z rhymes, “I’m mashing the gas. She’s grabbing the wheel. It’s true to the heart.” Relationships work best when both people work in concert with each others’ efforts. This lyric is a clever metaphor about having drive and moving forward in life’s journey- together. It’s one thing to claim love and devotion to that special someone. But relationships are a true partnership. To take it to the next level, especially when chasing ambition, you have to genuinely support each other’s hustle AND work together.
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