On October 16, 2024, Beyoncé celebrated her self-proclaimed title of Woman Of The Year on Instagram, sharing a post captioned “My WOTY”. The post featured a carousel of images, but it was the comments that truly captured the spotlight.
The comments section of Queen Bey’s post was flooded with fans declaring “Thank you Beyonce,”aligned with a viral meme that has taken social media by storm. This phrase gained traction on TikTok after users observed a recurring theme of singers thanking Beyoncé in their acceptance speeches at award shows, regardless of whether she had collaborated on their projects.
As a result, this trend mushroomed, leading fans to express gratitude to the “Halo”singer for various everyday moments, such as sneezing or completing assignments. The comment section of her post quickly filled up with users invoking the quirky phrase:
Additionally, many users thanked Beyoncé for significant life events, such as passing exams:
Some fans went as far as to not just show gratitude but also implored the “Single Ladies”artist to help resolve their problems:
Beyoncé Becomes Emotional Watching Her Mother at the 2024 Woman of The Year Awards
The Glamour Woman of The Year Awards 2024 were held at The Times Square EDITION in New York City on October 8, honoring several noteworthy figures, including Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, along with Donna Kelce, Mandy Teefy, and Maggie Baird.
As Tina accepted her award, clips from the event showed a teary-eyed Beyoncé, while Tina herself spoke movingly about motherhood in her acceptance speech, saying:
“I’ve been so blessed in my life to do many things. I’ve had many careers, but I’ve always said that the best job that I’ve ever had is being a mother.”
“I Am a Musician First”— Beyoncé Discusses Balancing Creative Pursuits with Business Endeavors
In a GQ interview dated September 10, 2024, the “Brown Eyes”singer addressed whether her entrepreneurial endeavors satisfy a different desire compared to her creative work, particularly referencing her launch of a hair care line called Cécred and a whiskey brand named Sir Davis in 2024.
In her response, Queen Bey emphasized:
“I am a musician first. It has always been my priority. I didn’t get into anything that could take away from my artistry until I felt I was solidified as a master at my first love, music.”
She further explained that when establishing Cécred, her intent was for the brand to be recognized based on its merit, not her celebrity influence, which led her to deliberately refrain from appearing in promotional ads.
The “Thank you Beyonce”meme has even been adopted by brands like Ryanair on their social media platforms, further amplifying its reach and popularity.
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