5 Things You Should Know About Warsan Shire, The Poet Behind Beyonce's 'LEMONADE'

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Did you watch Beyonce's visual album LEMONADE and wonder where that brilliant poetry originated? Those spoken words that hit you right in the sternum.

Well, the answer is Warsan Shire, an amazing Somali-British poet whose works were adapted to fit the film. While she's not currently doing interviews, I rounded up some vital information on her background – an introductory guide of sorts. Get to know Beyonce's latest muse in this primer on Warsan Shire.

http://genius.com/a/5-things-you-should-know-about-warsan-shire-the-poet-behind-beyonce-s-lemonade

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