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: It highlights Houston's SLAB (Slow, Loud, And Bangin') parade, featuring the city's signature customized cars with "elbow" wheels and neon lights.
: Beyoncé wanted a visual that captured the "innate, environmental beauty" of Houston rather than its polished landmarks.
: Locations include the Cuney Homes housing development, MacGregor Park, and a mural of the late DJ Screw. Theme of Imperfection
: While most of the video was shot in Houston's 3rd Ward and 4th Ward , the scenes of Beyoncé in a white fur outfit were actually filmed in front of a dilapidated house in Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia while she was on tour. Key Cultural References
: The production was famously "run-and-gun," with the crew driving around the city for eight days to film real people and locations in "trap houses" and various neighborhoods.
The story behind the music video is a deeply personal tribute to Beyoncé's hometown of Houston, Texas . Directed by @lilinternet , the video serves as a "love letter" to the city's unique street culture, particularly its influential hip-hop and car scenes. Vision and Production
