Janelle Monáe Is Much Happier When Her Titties Are Out

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Janelle Monáe recently discussed the unveiling of her upcoming album, aptly titled “The Age of Pleasure,” in an interview with Rolling Stone.

She expressed her contentment with revealing her skin, stating, “I feel much happier when my titties are out.”

Janelle Monáe candidly expressed her joy and liberation in revealing her breasts, referring to them as "titties," during the launch of her forthcoming album, The Age of Pleasure, in a recent Rolling Stone interviewJanelle Monáe candidly expressed her joy and liberation in revealing her breasts, referring to them as “titties,” during the launch of her forthcoming album, The Age of Pleasure, in a recent Rolling Stone interview (Credit: Janelle Monáe, photo by Mason Rose)

The artist’s latest track, “Lipstick Lover,” serves as an anthem for queer liberation and is accompanied by a decidedly NSFW music video featuring a moment where she appears topless.

In the magazine’s latest cover story, Monáe shared her newfound comfort in embracing her freedom, stating, “I’m much happier when my titties are out, and I can run around free.”

Rolling Stone also noted that Monáe had elegantly adorned her breasts with beads and mesh during the recent awards season. In the press photo for her album announcement and the cover shoot, she minimally covers her breasts with her hands.

In the same interview, Monáe discussed the inspiration behind “Lipstick Lover,” which was named Song of the Week. She revealed that the song draws from wild parties held at Wondaland West, the Los Angeles compound where she resides and records.

Monáe said, “I have a whole spreadsheet with 50 to almost 100 experiences that I had at this party. I wear red lipsticks at the parties. I’ve had moments where if me and a girl or an energy… want to engage, you’re going to see lipstick.”

“I remember how it felt when I got kissed on my neck with red lipstick. I remember how I went to bed feeling. It was a deep rouge. It wasn’t matte. I remember the way the person looked. And I was like, ‘That’s a f-cking song.’”

Monáe transformed these parties into a testing ground for new material after completing filming for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.

She recalled, “I was like, ‘OK, if we have a party in spring of 2022, I want to have records ready.’ I want to honor this experience and be really specific about it. The best way to figure it out? ‘Let’s play that shit at the party.'”

Furthermore, Monáe expressed that “The Age of Pleasure” draws inspiration from the Black diaspora, encompassing her friends and a community of individuals hailing from South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, the Caribbean, Atlanta, LA, and Chicago.

Janelle Monae donned an extravagant black-and-white tweed Thom Browne tuxedo suit at The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty"Janelle Monae donned an extravagant black-and-white tweed Thom Browne tuxedo suit at The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Arton on May 1, 2023, in New York City (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)

She emphasized the beauty of unity in their shared Blackness and the love they manifest towards one another. Monáe noted, “People from the continent fuck around with trap from Atlanta. You know what I’m saying?”

“The Age of Pleasure” is set to be released on June 9th via Wondaland Arts Society/Atlantic Records, with pre-orders currently available. The album features the previously released single “Float.”

Janelle Monáe Robinson's AS29 "Bamboo" long earrings at the 2015 MOCA GalaJanelle Monáe Robinson’s AS29 “Bamboo” long earrings at the 2015 MOCA Gala presented by Louis Vuitton held at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles on May 20, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Guillermo Proano)

In May 2015, Janelle Monae hit the orange carpet in style. She showed off her sexy feet at the 2015 MOCA Gala presented by Louis Vuitton held at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles.

The then-29-year-old American singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer came dressed in an embroidered Sass & Bide caped frock and accessorized with AS29 “Bamboo” long earrings, rows of rings, a statement hat, and a spirited Emm Kuo clutch.

Janelle Monáe Robinson flashed her legs in an embroidered Sass & Bide caped dressJanelle Monáe Robinson flashed her legs in an embroidered Sass & Bide caped dress (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Guillermo Proano)

She completed the ensemble with a pair of fringe sandals from Stuart Weitzman.

Janelle Monáe Robinson's rows of rings and spirited Emm Kuo clutchJanelle Monáe Robinson’s rows of rings and spirited Emm Kuo clutch (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Guillermo Proano)

Available on Zappos, fine fringe accents the ankle strap of her luxurious suede sandals.

Janelle Monáe Robinson's sexy toes in sandals with fine fringe accentsJanelle Monáe Robinson’s sexy toes in sandals with fine fringe accents (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Guillermo Proano)

A boho-chic, ankle-strap sandal combines two of the season’s hottest fashion trends–swingy fringe and soft suede–for a flirty, vintage-inspired look.

Janelle Monáe Robinson shows off her feet in Lovefringe shoesJanelle Monáe Robinson shows off her feet in Lovefringe shoes (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Guillermo Proano)

Janelle Monáe Robinson's hot feet in fringe heels from Stuart WeitzmanJanelle Monáe Robinson’s hot feet in fringe heels from Stuart Weitzman (Credit: WENN / Brian To / FayesVision / Guillermo Proano)

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