Madonna Woman of The Year Full Speech | Billboard Women in Music 2016 

She restrained herself because i bet inside she was ugly-crying. What this girl has been through is horrible

Cobbiant Miguel She didn’t go through anything. She lied about everything, which she admitted in court and is why she had to pay Dr. Luke a defamation settlement. And you idiots lapped it up the whole time, even though not a single other woman came forward.

@@PDC1987 What is wrong with you STFU

PDC1987 ur fucking terrible shut up

Where my animals at

the world will end soon and u talking about these shitty thing its all matrix

No.

I've already thought she died 3 times.

I said that a million times 🙌🏻

Like the world did with Michael Jackson:(

Being a woman is the best thing! I wouldn't want it to be any other way, although there are instances where it is hard for us. But if we support each other, the world is ours, we still outnumber guys.

You can draw inspiration from Madonna, but for heaven's sake please don't follow her example and whine and bitch and be a crybaby even at the age of 58!

@@Pirlisan blah blah blah

When we saw the marches against rape over there, it took our breath away. To see so many people standing up and fighting back is amazing and inspiring. Maybe it didn't fix the problem, but if it makes one abuser think twice before abusing, I think it's worth it.

That's because she is not. Otherwise they would, like that do with Michael Jackson, Maria Callas and others. True legends are timeless

❤

@@Tkimba2 those people are dead. it changes after they die. trust me. people vilified both michael jackson and maria callas while they were alive. it all changes in retrospect.

@@philiputley9873 yes and no. They had a hard time with the press but people already idolized them when they were alive. Plus, I consider them artistically 100 times more valid then madonna

Tomba 2 according to an algorithm based on thousands of critic lists Madonna is the most acclaimed female artist of all time.

Me too,She is my heart and soul,my queen for ever👑💕

Get that tatoe

:-)

Fuckin cringe lmfaooo5t

@@dsmith977 if you heard her story and think it's cringe you must have zero empathy in your heart

Omg ...how good I feel..someone decided to live

❤

I agree, societal conditioning has made women internalise the misogyny they've been subjected to and now they consciously or unconsciously project that on other women.

True enough.. agree

Ditto

They still do! Just look at her Instagram comments, it’s literally just all women bashing and shaming her

💯🎯

LilianO and on every national holiday too

I totally agree

And then you'll be annoyed after the 4th time. I get what you mean but.... no.

On the big billboards on young and dundas over and over you are a Genuine feminist and what i would imagine my older sister to be if i ever had one.xoxox

So right so true

💯

Matthew Harvey as a Male, i agree! Some men are totally idiots.

Too true

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😎luv it

ME TOO! TO THE END!

why do you cry ?

​@@immes682Maybe because it's is heartfelt and emotional?

Me too.

It makes me cry and I’m a dude.

How did you wind up there? Are you a designer or writer? Not saying you don't belong, just curious. I've long been a fan of Madonna and I gather she's pretty cool and a good soul, but it's a pity if she feels resentment towards men. That's a bit sad.

@@Jimmy911ism Dude because men fucked up the world and blame it on women and it takes a woman to get the job done

​@@Jimmy911ismshe made it clear about what men she is talking about. Not all, because they are ones they are worth it and good, strong men.

@@Jimmy911ismAssista de novo o vídeo. Não é possível que você não tenha entendido o que ela quis dizer.

I love HER , But i liked the fact it called out everyone for mistreating women including women without being man hating

@@kevinblackshaw8347 Yes, but she later apologized.

Look up the full uncensored version of this speech. Billboard have cut large parts of the speech that are very important! ❤️

@@michaelmcdonald2326 I have not seen that.

Same.

Stop grovelling

Preach

as long as the internet exists it will be. what a great person to love, to cherish.

Ya an eternal hell fire,what a load of fucking shit.

@@mikebeesley3150 you love this speech lol

What is "to stick around" she is referring to? Please tell?

@@SalmanKhan-vk4jzfor not letting those word they called her stop her from doing what she loves, they thought those words would slow her down. They didn't though.

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yeah, i don’t like her, especially how she has treated other artists in recent days, although she is unique and i respect she is an icon

She's the Queen

But it IS happening to artists of today, due to the internet and twitter.

theEXOaudio I don’t think you understand what she’s saying. Back then, if someone didn’t like her, they would have to say it to her face, but the thing is, people are too afraid to do that. But now, people can hide behind the screen and hate all that they want.

@@jasonle520 yes that could be some of the instances. but her point was that if someone didn't like her, they'd say it to her face even if it was few since like you said, "people are afraid to do that" directly in her face. but remember, there are actual critics out there where some of their job is to "critic" what she does. I don't know for you, but if there were people directly saying that in my face, I'd be more bothered rather than a lot of people bashing me on social media because I could just shut down my notifications. and some of the hate today were just bandwagon. imagine, someone to say something in her face means that they really "meant" what they said probably unlike social media where people just jump on the hate train. think about this too: madonna is still active in her career back then and now. so she's also experiencing those "behind the screen" social media hate. I bet if you search i hate madonna there's also hate going on social media on her. but the fact that she told that story where "people used to say it in my face" means that is more bothering and it affected her more than current social media thing. and it was the 80s. I am sure most people were blunt back then. please let's not dive into i-dont-think-you-understand-what-she-meant and just focus on the message of what she's saying. it's that hate will always be there. people should be more considerate of the words they say and actions that they do.

theEXOaudio ask taylor ...in 2009 it was still on face ...that’s why she admire Madonna

Anmolpreet Singh Yes ❤️ And Taylor was named recently « Woman Of The Decade » at this same event and her speech was iconic too

... I do not adore today's pop stars

Maybe he meant the good pop stars

We don’t adore them, they’re horrible. And yes she is partly responsible

@Bart Lee that’s almost every pop singer from Beyoncé to Taylor Swift

@@molloyfan9229 you are entitled to your wrong opinion

shut up

Just Cade lmao yes they do

She is the every thing meant to music industry for ever, but only few tried to respect what's really a woman could deserve, 'Rain 'ing so "crazy 4 u" something to rememb, with "Forbidden Love "that 'take a bow', in our life by the greatest singeress!Thanks.

She is a queen game changer everything truly inspiring

well she is interesting as a person but a terrible singer ...somehow she managed to stay in business ...is she a great person ...well who knows ..a lot of trash came out of her ... there are much more talented positive people in business ...she is just bolt and daring

It’s funny how you’re saying she is like you know her and if she was a terrible singer I highly doubt that she would’ve made it as long as she did.

Not ariana and billie🤢

Billie? Lmao 😂 r u for real? That little gurl who was born yesterday? 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

This is how a female brings another female down by comparing her with another female. That has been taught by some females but not learned by some.

@@damn3876 exactly she is saying here to support each other and here we can see they learned nothing from this really nonsense people

@@damn3876 I hope you meant the replying comments above not the original poster, because she didnt "bring others down", she simply said she changed her mind. Comparison is not inheritedly bad, it's only bad when purposefully used to bring someone down

I found your comment inspiring as well as Madonna's speech. Few people really change, it's hard to see past our preconceived ideas.

Thank you for your kind comment and yes, most people sadly never find their voices. If only we can all realize we have something worth hearing❤

thats how you could tell this award meant alot to her

Look, if this is your goal in life as a woman...that is very boring. You carry life, we don't!

@@azocaruk1 what are you talking about go sit down

Enrique Azocar that sounds very misogynistic you

Damn straight!

Nope it's like you're implying women can be men, so no women can do all things men can do so🖕

Because in 1983 she came out of nowhere and quiker than Ray of Light went viral. Dominating the entire decade through music, videos, live performances, magazines, movies, theater and even the most talked about marriage and divorce to Sean Penn. In 1989, she received the Artist of The Decade 1980s award elected by Billboard, MTV and DYI Musician ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bKm4TWAurxM.html Previously, in 1986, she received the Video Vanguard Award. Madonna received this Vanguard Award two years before Michael Jackson. Madonna had an immense popularity since then by pushing the boundaries and provoking without any fear. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pEO-1-npTp0.html

@Louis Mariano and shes being supporting newbies like Britney, Miley, Ariana, even Gaga back in the day. B y e

@Louis Mariano : What "bashing" she ever did to other artists? Do you have any fucking receipts? Or you are just a mental patient? Fuck off to a Shitney Houston video thanks.

@Louis Mariano girl what? other female artists were shading Madonna left and right calling her slut and other shit while she was just making music. Shut your hole if you're here just to spread your vile tongue.

@Louis Mariano Madonna never attack any artist unless they attack her first. Bye

Absolutely correct... She Deserves The Noble Peace Prize...

i loved it as she called out society in general

@@lunarodrigues214 please....

Matteo what? She is right tho.

@@lunarodrigues214 well...

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I started crying. I know the feeling. It sank my heart and broke it.

@@gushernandez25 Loneliness and depression. Most awful state of mind person could possibly have.

@@maryhill00 It is. The worst thing one could possible experience is to be surrounded by people who make you feel alone. Like Madonna said, "the most controversial thing I have ever done is to stick around."

Yes I felt that deep too and felt it in her. I know that is why I'm so strong

There were no Madonna before Madonna

A baaad feminist 😎😎

@@raidagacemi6936 The OG queen of feminism

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😅 he was.

I disagree, these are very ancient and archaic sins, masking itself as progressive, innovative, a head of her time, when really this corruption is as old as the world, as old as ancient egypt. You've been duped.

🙌🙌😍 yes

She's is

@Sailor Mercury let's start with Britney, Xtina, Beyonce

No , not at all . There are many who deserves more than her .

NoPE.HATERS, MADONNA INDEED QUEEN POP.ASIAN ARTIST OR IDOL KNOW ABOUT IT.SHES QUEEN OF HOLLYWOOD POP CROWN.

I love your comment. I can really appreciate anyone who will stand up and protect a woman because every day of our lives, we are protecting others, and hoping that the other person would do the same if we needed them too/

Oh yeah! And what really impresses me is her ability to be both vunerable and strong at the same time! I also love her and have in her a huge inspiration. Proud to call her my idol, my muse, my guide! Btw, loved you "Attacked by dogs" playing Devil Pray instrumental in the back!

Rachel Isabelle mine too! My personal history can be tell trough her music ❤️

Yago Valle being vulnerable IS being strong ♡

+Diana Muller Thies, fuck yeah! The Queen herself sang "it takes more strength to cry...".

*yawn* Gaga has been doing this for years

Same

I've seen this speech about a dozen times and every time it brings me to tears. You're right.. the light /soul /energy.. that we know as "Madonna" can move mountains and commands a room.. nay a Stadium at her whem.. She's my absolute favorite artist on earth and I feel sooo blessed to have been able to witness her meteoric and unprecedented stay here on earth. It's beyond the music. It's her soul that captivates me. I love her forever and a day ♥ ♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️

Homophobia* I get it, though. Edit: Ignore me. Idk why I cared so much about spelling more than your comment. Sorry.

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You have issues

@@mramericana1629 eh, who you talking to?

Bobby Digital she’s an extremely powerful and smart woman

Bobby Digital she’s my role model

Bobby Digital the demon? Girl, shut the fuck up.

@@bobbydigital5236 She's confident and very aware of the right of sexual self-determination, that's why she inspires me like no other woman. Shes also aware of sexism and calls out other WOMEN for being sexist against man, that shows that she's an independent brave thinker. That's why I think shes a great role model. Perhaps you hear about the times she flashed a girl on stage, that was not right and it shouldnt be tolerated. But apart from that, she is an amazing human.

It's inspiring for all the women...hats off to Madonna and her struggles...i love you....

Lies

Absolutely lies

She is the best selling female artist , but not greater than Michael Jackson , Elvis Presley and Beatles .

@@oldtownboy8107 1st. michael jackson is not female. Dont ever compare her. 2nd. They have different abilities when it comes to their singing talent. 3rd. Were talking about female artist.. and lastly im not starting a fight here. Ok!!

@@nathanjohntv7902 that "old town' USER is something else he really hate people plz clean it soul sir or mam it Karen here .At least she in billboard while U looking at her in this speech accepting woman if the year BTC

Camille Paglia is way smarter and an actual feminist, unlike Madonna who is intrenched in victimhood

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭bra!Word!🍃🙌🏿

Can someone explain that phrase to me I don't really get it

stooler she’s saying that society doesn’t want a woman to be smart, sexy, strong, opinionated, confident, dresses provocatively, etc. All the qualities that might make other women uncomfortable because their man might be attracted to them. Shes saying don’t conform and compromise yourself.

@@aprilwilcher3311 thanks for explaining

@@aprilwilcher3311 what society? China? Islam? N.Korea?cuba?

Haleema Sherkhan - Powerful Speech, spoken like a true diva 👍🏾💜

No one should compare them from each other. They are all great in their own field. Each have their own identity and advocacy. That's why I appreciate them aside from their music. They didn't just sing out there and go home and enjoy every pennies they have. They have shared it to the world. That's all that matters. They truly cared for every fans. Most artists nowadays sadly don't do much charities.

Darling, Michael Jackson supported multiple charities, made friends with a white boy who had aids. Invited cancer patients to his house and gave them treatment for free. Madonna is incredible and so are these people. Stop comparing them. Michael is KING.

I knew you were gay even before you said it

@@simoncowell8238 MJ indeed was a real humanitarian I have never seen a celebrity in my life that has done that much charity that he has, he’s saved lives around the world

There is literally a book with all the humanitarian work that he has done (what's known for the public) listed by months and weeks. He did something every month or week of his life, he also left 20% of his earnings to go to the charity after his death. He was such a good person it would be hard to list everything, I suggest to get more info you will be surprised.

same...

Same😭 I thought like I have to accept it like that because I'm done fighting but now I feel so empowered to continue this fucking fight I love madonna 👑❤🥺

@@ellakidane960 Exactly! I was like I'm exhausted and done with this shit a week ago, and hear I am for round 1000- not backing down or covering/'nicing' myself up

@@ifyouwouldlisten4078 ikr Yessss

me too

EXACTLY 👋

What is "to stick around" she is referring to? Please tell?

@@SalmanKhan-vk4jz to continue making music despite the radio blatantly saying they will not play her songs because of her age yet her albums still reach number 1.

Most of the today's teenagers idols (Beyoncé, Britney, Christina, Arianna, Katy, Rihanna, Cardi B, Ava Max...) have Madonna as their own idol, as mother figure. You really must check how Madonna a professional dancer in 1983 that came out of nowhere and quiker than Ray of Light went viral. She dominated the entire decade through music, videos, live performances, magazines, movies, theater and even the most talked about marriage and divorce to Sean Penn. In 1989, she received the Artist of The Decade 1980s award elected by Billboard, MTV and DYI Musician ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bKm4TWAurxM.html Previously, in 1986, she received the Video Vanguard Award. Madonna received this Vanguard Award two years before Michael Jackson. Madonna had an immense popularity since then by pushing the boundaries and provoking without any fear. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pEO-1-npTp0.html

I'm so happy to hear your thoughts. I'm 37 and Madonna is my biggest idol, but even people my age are quite ignorant about her, and do believe it's because of sexist and ageist media. And people are like a flock of sheep as well, if one critic is slagging her off, then lots of people agree without forming an opinion for themselves. There's so much great music and energy coming from Madonna, as well as interviews, films, quotes... And oh yeah, let's not forget that she never kisses ass, which is why some people don't like her as much as the other people pleasing entertainers. She's genuine

Gina Sousa Branco You forgot Taylor Swift. Madonna was so inspiring to Taylor. As Madonna said, « before there was no Internet, so people had to say it to my face » and Taylor was criticized at the 2009 VMAs by Kanye West so she relates to that.

The boys of our time do not admire her because they have not taken the time to listen to her albums. She is iconic. I am also 18 years old and I admire her very much. She is a very strong woman. I'm sure if she launches a biopic, the young audience will listen to her like what happened with Queen

The internet creates an information vacuum. You barely can find unbiased information there😕. Young people deserve much better than that😔

Yes she is man No one can or wont udertsand what An artist,legend,and above all fither and sorry, but deep Hurt women,still,that is thé one thing that everyone deels to miss,she is human!!like me love like everybody out there, No more,but this:MADONNA.

Even thou her artwork invited ppl to be promiscuous, violent, and rebellious against the religion and Government, so I find your comment really double standard.

@@xanderusa1 pffffffffffff... Boring.

@@xanderusa1 it's our duty as human beings to question everything, and to also fight for everything we believe deeply in. When the day comes that I stop questioning and fighting, I'll be buried six feet below.

The idiots Preston Kuretich Toni Saunders Pam cornella and affiliates stole about $10,000.00 of my things from a storage trailer at 3799 county road 123 Penrose colorado 81420. This is a statement vof facts total truth Correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. They are as corrupt and incorrect as the worthless piece of shit Fremont county combined court probation department fcsd, cops that arrested me illegally march 11, 2019 etc, stole my gun and necklaces and time. So their bullshit courtscam 19cr144-19m126 is being cancelled.

You got it right, I agree. When I think of how strong she must have been (and still be because she always get some shit even today) I can only admire her more. And what a catalogue and career, it’s really amazing.

Not so much anymore. Maybe more so back the.

@@deedee5631 ya luckily things r changing...it's because of strong women in the entertainment industry resisted the white Straight men in power for a long time... Madonna, Janet Jackson, Pat Benator, The Chicks, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Britney Spears, P!nk, Avril Lavigne, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus etc....so many strong women went against a patriarchal attitude that ruled the music industry for so long...for that all of these women were vilified in some way or the other.

So true.... because I don't, why I get so much crap!!!

If someone is badass for sure it's Madonna!

@@Ada-tv7zl because people told her not to age as her song will not be played in radio.

yess. It's sad she completely misquoted Camille Paglia though, she loves Madonna and said she was the future of feminism.

😂😂

... could someone please explain what "feminist" means in the first place, as most recently people use words and definitions like "ready-to-use" slogans

60? It looks good on her 💁🏽‍♀️💜

youtubeuser I agree, she really opened up..a true leader of the people shows her feelings. I loved it when she took her strength to carry on, saying "No".

Exactly! Impressing her capacity to be vunerable and yet strong at the same time!

That part really affected me. It's like the 34 years of strength she has had to project almost seemed to give way for a split second. Even in her vulnerability she will not give her haters the satisfaction. That last line was one for the ages.

Forever and ever

Yas

We as a society should appreciate having living legends. We should stop glorifying people when they die.

Im quoting her from now on.

YAAAs swiftie BOYY :)

Dont cry machi

Hey, it only shows that you are human, don't let false men tell you that it's wrong to cry and express your feelings. The new masculinity is here and it is much much kinder to males than the past.

Masculinity is not about holding your tears back. It is about wiping away the tears of others. That's how you be a good human being, much more important than being a man. Written by a swiftie 😊

Gay?

R=They gave Madonna 6 months in the business.And hailed Cyndi Lauper as the saviour.

Rebecca Hopkins RS is such a joke and these bs artist they push.

@@martinanugent5045 Billboard made the same by comparing Madonna to Cyndi Lauper

Whitney, Michael , prince son sad

Rolling stone is always out of touch with music and its true effect on people

exactly what I meant to say, as it's NOT a full speech at all... but I guess, beggars can't be choosers...so even the bleeped out, edited version is a gift, and an inspirational one...

Why did they do that ? :/

In 1985 Billboard said, "Madonna will be out of business in 6 months". In 2016 Madonna is Billboard's Woman of the Year.

so truth

Because Madonna has always been advocating for women rights even when it was considered “cool” “badass” or “woke” like today’s society.

if only people cared about themselves instead of madonna's loss of fear

I applaud you for being an open minded individual! Madonna is a fierce warrior!!!!

Please listen to Erotica.

I agree...her best album...i love WAITING....and Where Life Begins

Richard Myles My faves are Where Life Begins and Secret Garden, mostly for the MUSICCCC, though I sometimes read Secret Garden's lyrics when I feel down. Waiting in companion with Did you do it? is God, the latter actually one of the few hip hop songs I really like. And Erotica the song is stand-alone in its cold cruel queerness. Hehe I'm listening to those right now, thanks RU-vid.

Please, read SEX!

she's brave!

Wow After decade queen luminiti