Iconic Music Videos That Defined The Past Few Decades

“Pynk” by Janelle Monae feat. Grimes (2018)

Janelle Monae’s “Pynk” is all about women’s empowerment. The 2018 music video offers some inspiring queer and POC representation—even better, it premeried around the time Monae came out as pansexual. The unforgettable visuals and not-so-subtle message made “Pynk” a beautiful anthem for LGBTQ women.

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The More You Know

  • Bob Dylan said on his school yearbook that his ultimate dream was being in Little Richard’s band.
  • None of The Beatles could actually read music.
  • Morrissey was asked to guest star on the TV show Friends but he declined because he didn’t want to sing with Phoebe.
  • Eric Clapton wrote “Layla” with the intention to steal George Harrison’s wife.
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