Diane Warren Apologizes After Questioning Why Beyoncé Song Has Over 20 Writers: This Wasn’t an ‘Attack’
Zack Sharf Oscar-nominated songwriting legend Diane Warren made an enemy out of Beyoncé’s legions of fans after questioning why one of the singer’s new songs off her “Renaissance” album has over 20 credited writers. Warren did not mention Beyoncé in her initial tweets but wrote: “How can there be 24 writers on a song?…This isn’t meant as shade, I’m just curious.”Beyoncé’s fans assumed Warren was calling out “Alien Superstar,” the third track on “Renaissance” that boasts well over 20 credited songwriters. As Warren later pointed out, one reason the song has so many writers credited is because of the samples and interpolations it features.The Dream, who has worked with Beyoncé in the past and collaborated with her once again on “Renaissance,” called out Warren for her comment.