Many fans took these words as Jay-Z confirming that he had in fact cheated on his wife Beyoncé. To most, it sure sounded like the video was a direct response to allegations of infidelity that were raised in Lemonade. In her Vanity Fair essay, Monica Lewinsky expressed great appreciation for Jay-Z's willingness to openly address the subject of adultery. She wrote, "Jay-Z had a choice. Having been called out publicly by his wife in her fierce 2016 album and video, Lemonade, Jay-Z knew that his fans wouldn’t have blinked if his next album skimmed past the allegations. That’s not uncommon for men to do." She continued, "Jay-Z could have ignored it all. But, instead, he chose a path of candor that will...move the conversation forward and help others."