Blue Ivy Narrates Oscar-Winning Animation "Hair Love" Audiobook

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Listen to a clip of Blue Ivy sharing the empowering "Hair Love" tale by Matthew Cherry.

At only eight-years-old, Blue Ivy is already an award-winning entertainer. With parents like Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Blue's voice was featured on albums before she could speak, and in her short life, she's made appearances alongside her parents that have begun to shape her career. It's being reported that Blue Ivy is expanding her resumé as she is now the narrator for the audiobook for Hair Love. Earlier this year, creator Matthew Cherry's short film of the same name won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. The story has been turned into a four-minute audiobook that features the famous celebrity kid.

Audible, one of the leading audiobook platforms, retweeted Cherry's post about Blue Ivy's addition to his venture. "Representation matters. This empowering title is all about the celebration of loving who you are no matter who you are," tweeted Audible. 'Narrated by the one and only #blueivy." Gabrielle Union couldn't contain her excitement about the news. "This is the gift that just keeps on giving!! Being able to hear Blue Ivy give voice to this masterful story is so awesome. They try to bury us, not knowing we are seeds of strength and beauty. LOVE!"

Hair Love follows the story of a Black father who adorably attempts to comb his daughter's hair for the first time. You can check out a few reactions to Blue Ivy and Matthew Cherry's big news below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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