Ciara Dances While Pregnant In 'Rooted' Music Video Featuring Black Lives Matter

Ciara knows the world pays attention when she drops a music video 1, 2 Step and Level Up alone started their own dance trends. So its no surprise her latest has turned the spotlight on important causes, a feat accomplished two days before the singer gave birth to her newborn son in late July.

Rooted, featuring Esther Dean, was released on Thursday. Its a radiant track that celebrates Black culture and civil rights heavyweights, and that amplifies the achievements of prominent Black Lives Matter activists. And thats all amid dance performances set against gorgeous outdoor backdrops (likely the result of practicing pandemic safety) and scenes that are explicit calls to action: One person is seen wearing a shirt reminding viewers of Breonna Taylor .

Ciara gave birth days after shooting music video

Throughout it all, the theme of motherhood reigns. Black women and their smiling kids flash across screen, as Ciara sings their praises.

Nutritionin, brown milkin em , she sings in tribute to the significance of Black breastfeeding.

Three-year-old Sienna and her six-year-old brother Future Zahir make appearances beside their mother too.

Ciara deliberately leaves her stomach bare in several scenes as she dances in her signature style. Already known for her technical talent, her fluid movements are even more impressive while carrying new life.

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