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Here Are Some Of Beyonce's Blackest Moments From #Beychella

Here Are Some Of Beyonce’s Blackest Moments From #Beychella
Raven Varona
By Paula Rogo · Updated October 24, 2020
We can all agree that #Beychella was one of the blackest events to ever get on the Coachella stage. But just how black was it? Queen Bey framed her performance comeback as a homecoming half-time show at a historically black college or university.  Here is a sampling of the blackest moments that Beyonce blessed us with:

Nefertiti

She used imagery that paid homage to Egyptian queen Nefertiti.

Limestone bust of Queen Nefertiti, probably by the sculptor Thutmose, c. 1345 B.C. // Beyoncé performs at Coachella, April 2018. pic.twitter.com/UVY2CSYjff

— TabloidArtHistory (@TabloidArtHist) April 15, 2018

"Upon further research, we've updated our bust of a recreated Queen Nefertiti" pic.twitter.com/CvBHlLvjf9

— Black Nerd Problems (@BlkNrdProblems) April 15, 2018

Malcolm X Quote

“The most disrespected person in America is the Black Women…The most unprotected person in America is the Black Woman.” We first heard Beyonce use this Malcolm X quote in “Lemonade.” She made sure that the same quote was blasted through the festival speakers for everyone to hear.

Y’all hear Malcolm X in the background?

“The most disrespected person in America is the Black Woman.

The most unprotected person in America is the Black Woman.”

BEY DID THIS FOR US. #beychella

— Brittany Packnett (@MsPackyetti) April 15, 2018

Her Insanely Good Marching Band

A major highlight of the show was her marching band, which added a whole new dimension to Beyonce’s performance. And Bey also made sure that her marching band was made up of HBCU marching band alumni. According to Blavity, the drumline members were alumni from Florida A&M University, Tennesse State University, Alabama State University, Prairie View A&M University, Hampton University, North Carolina A&T State University, Norfolk State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Univerisity of Georgia, Kennesaw State University among others.

The Diversity In Black Musical Moments

Fela Kuti. Nina Simone. Dawn Penn. Sister Nancy. Juvenile. C-Murder. Master P. Pastor Troy. Fast Life Yungstaz. Crucial Conflict. Go-Go music. These are just a sampling of the numerous musical references made during the show. And they were everything!

🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
in case u didn't know, Beyonce is paying homage to Fela Kuti, a Nigerian musician and Human rights activist and AfroBeat legend. #Beychella #Beyonce #Coachella18 pic.twitter.com/GVZFLcydYH

— Vic Lovón (@VicTeflonDon) April 15, 2018
The Black National Anthem When Beyonce started to sing “Lift Every Voice And Sing,” we knew she was taking us for a ride.

Lift every voice and sing
Till earth and heaven ring
Ring with the harmonies
of liberty
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the list'ning skies
Let it resound
loud as the rolling seahttps://t.co/Sii6iozITw

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) April 15, 2018
 

Homage To The City Of New Orleans

From Big Freedia to the Second Line brass band, New Orleans was definitely recognized in Beyonce’s set.  

Black Greek References

From the probate to the step show, we felt like we were back on campus!

Hmmm... What do we have here? 🧐

1. The Eye of Horus
2. Wings of Ma’at
3. Queen Nefertiti
4. A Black Panther
5. A Raised Black Fist
6. A Bumblebee
7. Greek lettering of #Beyoncé
8. All within an Ivy (IV=4) Crest
9. A Crucifix in the center

Ok! We see you Bey!✊🏾👑🐝 pic.twitter.com/V1iqLziZXc

— ibi zoboi (@ibizoboi) April 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/FredTJoseph/status/985494480131428353

Let’s Not Forget The Impromptu Swag Surf!

That swag surf was so clean lol #Beychella pic.twitter.com/vJ6XRNw0JS

— 🌹XII.VIII.MCMXCIV🌹 (@_ForevrBlushing) April 15, 2018
 

And Finally, She Made History!

Beyonce made sure to remind the audience that she was the first black woman to ever headline Coachella — before throwing shade at the festival a beat later! “Ain’t that ’bout a b****!” It doesn’t get blacker than that!
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