Beyoncé has made history as the first black woman to headline Coachella, giving the music festival a new name: #Beychella.
As well as becoming the first black woman to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California, Bey was only the third female solo act to headline, after Björk and Lady Gaga.
But wait, there’s more…
She also reunited with Destiny’s Child for the band’s 20th anniversary, and was joined on stage by Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to perform songs including Lose My Breath, Say My Name and Soldier.
It’s the first time they have appeared together since the Stellar Gospel Music Awards in 2015. Destiny’s Child are one of the most successful female groups ever, with 14 UK Top 40 songs and two UK Number 1 songs.
Beyoncé also performed Lift Every Voice and Sing – which is often referred to as America’s ‘Black National Anthem’, and teamed up on stage with her sister Solange.
During her two-hour set, she also paid tribute to Nina Simone, spotlighted Malcolm X quotes, and treated fans to hits including Crazy in Love, Irreplaceable, Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), Drunk in Love, and Formation.
For very obvious reasons, fans were stunned and praised Bey on Twitter…
One wrote: “The Black National Anthem. Malcolm X quotes. Nina Simone samples. Stepping and marching bands. Jigga for the deja vu. A Destiny’s Child reunion. A Solange dance collabo. The greatest living entertainer is a Black woman named Beyonce. This is not up for debate.#Beychella“.
Another shared: “What Beyoncé did by transitioning ‘Lift Every Voice & Sing’ into ‘Formation’ is remind the world that no matter how lit ‘Formation’ is & has always been its purpose is to empower Black women. The way things get appropriated around here, it was appreciated & necessary. #BeyChella”.
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