Janelle Monáe: We Should Thank Our Exes (FBF)
Summary
Alex Cooper sits down with Janelle Monáe to discuss her new album, *The Age of Pleasure*, which she describes as a soundtrack to a lifestyle born from healing trauma. Monáe opens up about overcoming abandonment issues stemming from her father’s addiction and how therapy helped her reframe past relationships. The conversation also covers her views on privacy, the importance of communication in polyamorous dynamics, and challenging societal norms around love and identity.
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