Beyonce, who was headlining this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, made history once again this weekend, having fans renaming the iconic music festival as "Beychella".
From the beginning of her set Beyonce took fans through the the rich history of Blackness and Black culture. Queen Bey paid homage to Nina Simone, Fela Kuti and Ancient Egyptians and Nefertiti, saluted some of Reggae’s classic hits, sang the Black National anthem, and created her own sorority and fraternity, complete with marching band, drumline and choir.
Beyonce's s stellar performance included Formation and Sorry from her most recent hit album Lemonade.
She rendered her personal history as well. First she performed Déjà Vu with him her husband, Jay-Z, on. Then, a true surprise: a reunion with her former Destiny’s Child groupmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.
After that came a playful dance routine with her sister, Solange, on Get Me Bodied. (Sadly, there was no “Ring Off” with her mother, nor a rendition of Daddy Lessons with her father.)
And the the her performance with Cardi B was out of this world.
Check out Twitter losing its mind over Bey's performance
The greatest living entertainer. Your fave's fave. pic.twitter.com/Nj2RUq1hai
— Gugulethu Mhlungu (@GugsM) April 15, 2018
The Knowles sisters know how to slay a stage! @Beyonce+ @SolangeKnowles KILLED this #GetMeBodied choreography 💃! #BeyHive #BeyChella #Coachella pic.twitter.com/3gAMBBHCrO
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) April 16, 2018
Greatest artist of all time. I love u Beyoncé. Thanks for this! 💗 #beychella pic.twitter.com/g3ifF6zQT8
— lú nando (@felovesbey) April 16, 2018
I think I speak on behalf of women when I say that Beyonce's performance has boosted my self-esteem, motivation and affirmation to a 110%. Phenomenal woman whose made history and paved way for so many women to become who they want to be whilst embracing themselves. #beychella
— Safe Space Co. (@safe_spaceco) April 16, 2018
there is nooothing like having a thuu thuuu ❤️ the hug at the end is my mood for the rest of #beychella https://t.co/y9a5iLwrSJ
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) April 15, 2018
My QUEEN for life . Always . And forever . You continuously make me feel so proud to be a Black woman & artist . Last night was EXCEPTIONAL . We must protect you at all costs ! 🙌🏾🙏🏿 #BEYCHELLA pic.twitter.com/KNsKuDB7gX
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) April 15, 2018
I’ve seen God and she is THICCCCC #BEYCHELLA pic.twitter.com/Z5K6iR7aZn
— andres (@andrewsaboss) April 15, 2018
BEYONCÉ EVEN MANAGED TO DO A NAIL CHANGE. SHE IS LITERALLY A GODDESS. #BEYCHELLA pic.twitter.com/MXROm7x0BL
— Beyoncé News (@TheYonceNews) April 16, 2018
Drunk in looove 😍 #Beychella pic.twitter.com/dHesVDwaHv
— billboard (@billboard) April 15, 2018
I’m still on #Beychella mode. Issa hype for real. Lol pic.twitter.com/sIhyBVUNoK
— Leiana (@Les_T510) April 16, 2018
I don’t know her name, but let’s take a moment to appreciate this black queen pic.twitter.com/7Nco4JjhGJ
— 𝕸𝖔𝖛𝖊 𝕸𝖔𝖏𝖎𝖙𝖔 🅴 (@6lXINCH) April 15, 2018
DIS WHOLE DANCE BREAK WAS TOOOOOO SMOOOOOOOTHHHH!!! YOUR FAVS WOULD BE OUTTA BREATH AFTER THE FIRST 8 COUNT!!!!!! ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ #BEYCHELLA🐝🐝🐝 pic.twitter.com/roL5SJoWBa
— 🐝🐝🐝 (@Jon_Konn) April 15, 2018
"Been making Coachella thu thu dance time since 14’. Love u so deep sis, my wig slid back 7 inches from your excellence!" — @solangeknowles on Instagram. #Beychella pic.twitter.com/lKplYy93lS
— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@Bey___Legion) April 15, 2018
#Beychella #Coachella pic.twitter.com/PkcCxSOZt2
— CHEETO$ (@britneyxcheetos) April 15, 2018
ICONIC! #BeyChella pic.twitter.com/CJ45ZOTXhZ
— TiTi💛 (@JustTiaraa) April 15, 2018