Beyonce fans’ shock claims about the real statement she was making with national anthem on Cowboy Carter tour
Beyonce’s controversial rendition of The Star Spangled Banner on her Cowboy Carter tour contained a secret left wing political statement, according to her fans.
The singer, 43, divided fans after she performed the national anthem at the opening night of the tour on Monday.
Some called the move ‘tone deaf’ and interpreted the performance as inappropriately nationalistic under the Donald Trump administration, but they may have misunderstood Queen Bey’s intention.
Fans have since pointed out the significance of the hitmaker performing the anthem alongside her politically-charged 2016 hit Freedom.
Not only was Freedom an unofficial anthem during the 2020 George Floyd protests, it was later used as the official song for the 2024 Kamala Harris presidential campaign.
The Destiny’s Child diva later appeared alongside Harris at a campaign rally in Houston, where she officially endorsed the former Vice President and delivered an impassioned speech.
Trump also attempted to use Freedom for a campaign video on social media last year, but Beyonce blocked it.
Beyonce’s controversial rendition of The Star Spangled Banner on her Cowboy Carter tour may have contained a secret left wing political statement
Fans have also pointed out that the version of The Star Spangled Banner that Beyonce performed featured elements of the Jimi Hendrix version of the song.
Hendrix famously performed the anthem at Woodstock as a response to the political unrest in the country at the time.
Additionally, the performance also features a moment where the statement ‘never ask permission for something that belongs to us’ is shown on the screen.
Responding to the backlash that Beyonce’s rendition received on social media, one fan wrote, ‘Singing the national anthem which says “land of the free” but transitioning straight into a song that says “freedom where are you?” is a CRITIQUE. THERE IS NO FREEDOM.’
Another wrote, ‘Beyoncé singing the national anthem and it segueing into “Freedom” hits so hard when you remember it was Kamala Harris’ campaign walk out song. We just want to be free.’
A third added, ‘Beyoncé singing Freedom immediately after the National Anthem combined with the visuals showed during Freedom and y’all are saying she’s republican etc. like imagine being this stupid.’
However, other fans were extremely torn by Bey’s decision to include the song.
Not only was Freedom an unofficial anthem during the 2020 George Floyd protests, it was later used as the official song for the 2024 Kamala Harris presidential campaign
Fans have since pointed out the significance of the hitmaker performing the anthem alongside her politically-charged 2016 hit Freedom
‘Honoring American nationalism while Trump’s deporting babies. She’s a sellout,’ raged one.
‘Bad choice given what Trump and Elon are doing to the world. Everyone hates America at the moment, and the anthem is the last thing she should perform… at least around the world,’ added another.
‘All this during Trump’s administration…. So weird and tone deaf,’ a third added.
‘No shade, but with everything going on in our country right now this feels like the last song we should be singing,’ another wrote.
A fifth wrote, ‘She looks like a conservative woman allied with the Republicans,’ while another said, ‘Hell nah. All the Black people in the crowd need to request a refund immediately.’
Others were far more supportive, with some claiming that Beyonce was making a savvy political statement with the performance.
‘People don’t understand the artistic vision of singing the national anthem half way until it gets to freedom. Some of you guys are f***ing stupid yo,’ snapped one fan.
‘Soulful, captivating, stirring, breathtaking, unforgettable,’ gushed another.
The songstress, 43, has included the national anthem as part of the tour’s setlist, mashing it up with her politically-charged hit Freedom
Fans on social media were torn by the decision to include the song, with some supporting it while others were offended to see a display of patriotism during Donald Trump’s presidency.
Beyonce officially kicked off her Cowboy Carter tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday night.
From there, the pop superstar will perform across the US and Europe before closing out in Las Vegas on July 26.
Amid the star’s spectacular show, there was a heartwarming moment when she brought out her rarely-seen daughter Rumi, seven, alongside eldest child Blue Ivy, 13.
The hitmaker — who kicked off her tour just over year and a half after she wrapped up her whirlwind Renaissance World Tour — notably didn’t bring out Rumi’s twin brother Sir Carter after making efforts to keep him out of the spotlight.
Despite hopes for a series of triumphs, Beyoncé has been beset by fears that she’s rushing into a ‘flop’ tour, after she has reportedly struggled to sell tickets for her upcoming shows despite winning her first-ever Grammy for Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter.
Earlier on Monday, there more than 3,000 seats still available at SoFi Stadium, according to seating maps from Ticketmaster.
Shortly after the Single Ladies singer announced her tour in February, fans quickly complained about the jaw-dropping prices of tickets, which ranged from hundreds to even thousands of dollars.
But last week, one fan claimed to have found resale tickets in the nosebleed section of the star’s SoFi Stadium show for as low as $20.
