Congressman Ritchie Torres Criticizes Beyoncé's Director Over Controversial Influencer Post

The creative director of Beyoncé's company, Parkwood Entertainment, is facing criticism from Congressman Ritchie Torres over an influencer's controversial social media post. Andrew Makadsi shared a post that included an image of a man who reportedly set his arm on fire during a protest in Washington, D.C. Torres accused Makadsi of glorifying the act, which he linked to anti-Israel sentiment.

Torres expressed his outrage on Instagram, stating, “Any cultural influencer who glorifies violence and aestheticizes Antisemitism and AntiZionism has no business influencing any culture, let alone our own.” He referenced Makadsi's history of sharing antisemitic statements, including a post that called for violence against Jews.

This incident coincides with the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in significant casualties and kidnappings. As the situation unfolds, fans are tagging Beyoncé in their comments on Makadsi's post, voicing their disappointment and questioning her association with him. Beyoncé has not yet responded to the controversy.