Janelle Monáe And Tessa Thompson Get 'Screwed' In Apocalyptic New Video

Soon after creating a fashion-forward appearance at Sunday's Golden Globes, Janelle Monáe is back to prepare us dance with her first new video of 2019.


"Screwed" continues the narrative of Monáe's previous Dirty Computer videos, co-starring her rumored real-life girlfriend Tessa Thompson. While Zoë Kravitz, who's featured on the track, doesn't appear in the vid (maybe she's also busy with Big Little Lies promo?), It's still a striking visual feast, packed with vibrant looks and subtle political overtones. Oh, and drones!


The clip starts with Monáe, Thompson, and their crew waking up hungover on a rooftop. Things only get worse whenever they spot a security drone stalking them, although they find refuge in a underground club, where they dance their cares away. Some politically-charged images show up later, and ultimately, Thompson is captured by government agents and taken away in a hovercraft. It's riveting stuff, so here's hoping Monáe's next video keeps this sexy sci-fi saga going.


The "Screwed" video follows an exhilarating few weeks for Monáe, whose fantastic Dirty Computer was nominated for a pair of Grammys (Album of the Year and Best Music Video for "Pynk"). She also scored a spot on the star-studded Coachella lineup, so it looks like things aren't slowing down for her anytime soon.