My comment is to answer the question and respond to any statements made that Beyonce is indeed Haitian.
Beyonce is NOT Haitian or even of Haitian descent. Not because Beyonce's grandmother spoke creole means that she is of 'Haitian' descent. The type of creole Beyonce's grandmother spoke was specifically "French Creole" not "Haitian creole".
There is a difference. Creole in general, originated from the Europeans, particularly of the French and Spanish settlers. "Creole" is a combination of those languages which have arisen out of the European languages in the mouths of Africans, Asians, Australians, or Americans (i.e. aboriginal Americans) in overseas provinces, and then later were frequently spoken by Europeans or their descendants."
In fact there are different types and levels of the creole lanquage. Beyonce's grandmother's spoke 'Louisiana or French creole' which is different! Creole generally, is a language similar to the Haitian Creole in form and pronunciation. Creole language is not dominated only by Haitians. This language was developed by the Negroes of Colonial Louisiana, and was fused from French, with traces of Spanish and African influence. NOT HAITI!!!
So let's do our research and stop claiming what's not ours! I know Beyonce is hot and any culture would be glad to embrace her as their own. But let's give credit where it's due.
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