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The 'Glass Onion' star made some serious threats after fans compared their usual top hat and bowtie look to Mr. Money Bags from the popular board game.
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Janelle Monae didn't take kindly to a fan on social media whose backhanded praise for their recent fashion choices rubbed the actor/singer the wrong way.
Last year, the Glass Onion star came out as nonbinary. They  use both she/her and they/them pronouns.
The activist for the LGBTQ+ community expressed in an interview with the Red Table Talk show that they didn't see themself as “a woman, solely,” but rather as “beyond the binary.”
When it comes to fashion, they have been known for their androgynous style in the earlier part of their career. They  often wore a tux and bowtie at various public events. 
It has been said that their look was a nod to dandyism—an ostentatiously refined style prevalent among self-made male artists during the 19th century.
And Monae wore it well and continued pushing the sartorial boundaries by challenging gender norms.
These days, however, Monae seems to have ditched their signature nonbinary look inspired by their role models, Grace Jones and Josephine Baker. 
At least for now.
On February 5,  Monae turned heads at the pre-Grammy gala when they showed up wearing a stunning black gown and leather gloves.
See on Instagram
Prior to the Grammys last month, Monae also stunned at the Critics' Choice Awards wearing a sheer turtleneck Vera Wang gown.
At the event, the 37-year-old actor was honored with the #SeeHer Award for playing their characters "authentically, escaping stereotypes and pushing boundaries," and standing up for gender equality.
Online, however, social medial users highlighted a different achievement from that night. 
One Twitter user expressed relief at Monae's elegant manner of dress and wrote:
"janelle monae finally showing off how fine she is instead of dressing like the monopoly man."\u201cjanelle monae finally showing off how fine she is instead of dressing like the monopoly man\u201d
 — kimber henry (@kimber henry)
        1675657855
Another user also poked fun, saying Monae's former look was more like the WB frog.
\u201c@gldnraes She wasted a lot a years dressed like the WB frog\u201d
 — kimber henry (@kimber henry)
        1675657855
The tweet that compared Monae to the classic board game mascot went viral and eventually caught the attention of Monae, who responded to the thread with:
"Ohh y’all n***as liked this 26.8k times?? no new music just for this."@JanelleMonae/Twitter
They weren't finished. 
\u201c35.7k likes?? No new tour. hope it was worth it beloved. \ud83d\ude18\u201d
 — Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90 (@Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90)
        1675741907

\u201cMonopoly man?? \ud83d\ude2dYou\u2019re pretty and funny. \ud83d\ude18\u201d
 — Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90 (@Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90)
        1675747494
Their responses which started off seemingly in jest turned serious when Monae made a comment presumably in response to the impossible beauty standards placed on women and nonbinary people.
Monae wrote, “GET THE F**K OFF MY AREOLA," which was in reference to their songs  “Yoga” and “Screwed.”
@gldnraes/Twitter
Realizing the singer meant business, fans came to their side with supportive tweets. 
\u201c@JanelleMonae THEY ARE LYING !!! YOU ARE ALWAYS LOOKING SO GORGEOUS \ud83d\udc9c\ud83d\udc9c\ud83d\udc9c YOU ARE SPEAKING FACTS !!!!!\n\nWe love you in everything you are wearing \u2763\ufe0f Always looking so beautiful since day 1 !\n\nTHOSE PEOPLE WHO SPEAK LIKE THAT ARE NOT YOUR FANS, WE ARE !!!! Your true fans support you\ud83d\udc97\ud83d\udc97\ud83d\udc97\u201d
 — Kacper is FLOATing \u2601\ufe0f\ud83c\udf0a\ud83d\udef8\ud83d\udd74\u2763\ufe0f (@Kacper is FLOATing \u2601\ufe0f\ud83c\udf0a\ud83d\udef8\ud83d\udd74\u2763\ufe0f)
        1675764462

They aren’t even real fans!

The real ones know you’ve been fine! pic.twitter.com/KWL4sVhrZI
— Nicole A. Tinson (@Nikki_T) February 7, 2023 

\u201c@JanelleMonae You don't owe anyone anything. You've been an inspiration to me  since when I first heard you. Take all the time you need. Of course more is more but everything you've done is already amazing and we can already dine for generations on what you've created at breakneck speed.\u201d
 — Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90 (@Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90)
        1675741907

\u201c@JanelleMonae You\u2019re prospering, gorgeous, and taking fashion risks\u2026while people in their best ASOS couture critique you. Pay them DUST\u201d
 — David (@David)
        1675746582

\u201c@JanelleMonae You are so great and talented and a lovely individual and those who fixate on your appearance don\u2019t know what they are missing, you and your music and your queerness have been life-changing \ud83e\udd7a\u201d
 — Dicki Minaj (@Dicki Minaj)
        1675751929
Fans of Monae's music pleaded not to be lumped together with the haters.
Wait now don’t punish the rest of us. We don’t know them. 😭 pic.twitter.com/9oTohBdctc
— 𝕾𝖕𝖆𝖈𝖊𝖔𝖉𝖉𝖎𝖙𝖞𝖐𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖞 ° (@Spaceodditykel) February 7, 2023 


\u201c@JanelleMonae JANELLE JUST LOOK AT ME PLS IT DOESNT HAVE TO BE LIKE THIS\u201d
 — Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90 (@Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90)
        1675741907

\u201c@JanelleMonae look, i was in the comments correcting pronouns. we love you! why we gotta pay for they sins \ud83d\ude2d janelle pls-\u201d
 — Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90 (@Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90)
        1675741907
\u201c@JanelleMonae ITS THE BOTS PLS DONT DO THIS\u201d
 — Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90 (@Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90)
        1675741907

Monae hasn't released an album since their third studio and concept album Dirty Computer back in 2018.
And by the look of how things are going online, Monae stans won't be hearing new material anytime soon if the disrespect continues.
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Janelle Monae didn't take kindly to a fan on social media whose backhanded praise for their recent fashion choices rubbed the actor/singer the wrong way.

Last year, the Glass Onion star came out as nonbinary. They use both she/her and they/them pronouns.

The activist for the LGBTQ+ community expressed in an interview with the Red Table Talk show that they didn't see themself as “a woman, solely,” but rather as “beyond the binary.”

When it comes to fashion, they have been known for their androgynous style in the earlier part of their career. They often wore a tux and bowtie at various public events.

It has been said that their look was a nod to dandyism—an ostentatiously refined style prevalent among self-made male artists during the 19th century.

And Monae wore it well and continued pushing the sartorial boundaries by challenging gender norms.

These days, however, Monae seems to have ditched their signature nonbinary look inspired by their role models, Grace Jones and Josephine Baker.

At least for now.

On February 5, Monae turned heads at the pre-Grammy gala when they showed up wearing a stunning black gown and leather gloves.

See on Instagram

Prior to the Grammys last month, Monae also stunned at the Critics' Choice Awards wearing a sheer turtleneck Vera Wang gown.

At the event, the 37-year-old actor was honored with the #SeeHer Award for playing their characters "authentically, escaping stereotypes and pushing boundaries," and standing up for gender equality.

Online, however, social medial users highlighted a different achievement from that night.

One Twitter user expressed relief at Monae's elegant manner of dress and wrote:

"janelle monae finally showing off how fine she is instead of dressing like the monopoly man."

\u201cjanelle monae finally showing off how fine she is instead of dressing like the monopoly man\u201d
— kimber henry (@kimber henry) 1675657855

Another user also poked fun, saying Monae's former look was more like the WB frog.

\u201c@gldnraes She wasted a lot a years dressed like the WB frog\u201d
— kimber henry (@kimber henry) 1675657855

The tweet that compared Monae to the classic board game mascot went viral and eventually caught the attention of Monae, who responded to the thread with:

"Ohh y’all n***as liked this 26.8k times?? no new music just for this."

@JanelleMonae/Twitter

They weren't finished.

\u201c35.7k likes?? No new tour. hope it was worth it beloved. \ud83d\ude18\u201d
— Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90 (@Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90) 1675741907

\u201cMonopoly man?? \ud83d\ude2dYou\u2019re pretty and funny. \ud83d\ude18\u201d
— Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90 (@Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90) 1675747494

Their responses which started off seemingly in jest turned serious when Monae made a comment presumably in response to the impossible beauty standards placed on women and nonbinary people.

Monae wrote, “GET THE F**K OFF MY AREOLA," which was in reference to their songs “Yoga” and “Screwed.”

@gldnraes/Twitter

Realizing the singer meant business, fans came to their side with supportive tweets.

\u201c@JanelleMonae THEY ARE LYING !!! YOU ARE ALWAYS LOOKING SO GORGEOUS \ud83d\udc9c\ud83d\udc9c\ud83d\udc9c YOU ARE SPEAKING FACTS !!!!!\n\nWe love you in everything you are wearing \u2763\ufe0f Always looking so beautiful since day 1 !\n\nTHOSE PEOPLE WHO SPEAK LIKE THAT ARE NOT YOUR FANS, WE ARE !!!! Your true fans support you\ud83d\udc97\ud83d\udc97\ud83d\udc97\u201d
— Kacper is FLOATing \u2601\ufe0f\ud83c\udf0a\ud83d\udef8\ud83d\udd74\u2763\ufe0f (@Kacper is FLOATing \u2601\ufe0f\ud83c\udf0a\ud83d\udef8\ud83d\udd74\u2763\ufe0f) 1675764462

They aren’t even real fans!

The real ones know you’ve been fine! pic.twitter.com/KWL4sVhrZI
— Nicole A. Tinson (@Nikki_T) February 7, 2023

\u201c@JanelleMonae You don't owe anyone anything. You've been an inspiration to me since when I first heard you. Take all the time you need. Of course more is more but everything you've done is already amazing and we can already dine for generations on what you've created at breakneck speed.\u201d
— Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90 (@Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90) 1675741907

\u201c@JanelleMonae You\u2019re prospering, gorgeous, and taking fashion risks\u2026while people in their best ASOS couture critique you. Pay them DUST\u201d
— David (@David) 1675746582

\u201c@JanelleMonae You are so great and talented and a lovely individual and those who fixate on your appearance don\u2019t know what they are missing, you and your music and your queerness have been life-changing \ud83e\udd7a\u201d
— Dicki Minaj (@Dicki Minaj) 1675751929

Fans of Monae's music pleaded not to be lumped together with the haters.

Wait now don’t punish the rest of us. We don’t know them. 😭 pic.twitter.com/9oTohBdctc
— 𝕾𝖕𝖆𝖈𝖊𝖔𝖉𝖉𝖎𝖙𝖞𝖐𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖞 ° (@Spaceodditykel) February 7, 2023

\u201c@JanelleMonae JANELLE JUST LOOK AT ME PLS IT DOESNT HAVE TO BE LIKE THIS\u201d
— Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90 (@Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90) 1675741907

\u201c@JanelleMonae look, i was in the comments correcting pronouns. we love you! why we gotta pay for they sins \ud83d\ude2d janelle pls-\u201d
— Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90 (@Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90) 1675741907

\u201c@JanelleMonae ITS THE BOTS PLS DONT DO THIS\u201d
— Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90 (@Janelle Mon\u00e1e\ud83d\udc7d\ud83d\ude86\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\ude80\ud83e\ude90) 1675741907

Monae hasn't released an album since their third studio and concept album Dirty Computer back in 2018.

And by the look of how things are going online, Monae stans won't be hearing new material anytime soon if the disrespect continues.

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