Beyonce Rep Comments After TMZ Story
If you’ve been tuned into the Democratic National Convention (DNC) recently, you might have noticed a certain pop star’s name trending for all the wrong reasons. Yes, I’m talking about Beyoncé. Fans were buzzing with excitement after multiple reports suggested that Queen Bey would be making a surprise appearance at the DNC’s final night. But when Thursday night rolled around, the much-anticipated performance was nowhere to be seen, leaving fans feeling betrayed and the internet ablaze with frustration.
Let’s break down what happened. It all started when TMZ reported that Beyoncé was set to be the “big surprise performer” during the DNC’s closing night, just as Vice President Kamala Harris was about to accept the Democratic Party nomination.
The report quickly spread like wildfire, with other news outlets jumping on board, fueling the anticipation. HuffPost even coined the term “Bey Watch,” encouraging viewers to stay tuned for what was supposed to be a show-stopping moment.
To quote the great Beyonce: We gotta lay our cards down, down, down ... we got this one wrong.
— TMZ (@TMZ) August 23, 2024
As the night went on, the excitement only grew. Even MSNBC’s Katie Phang got caught up in the hype, claiming that Beyoncé had arrived at the United Center. But as the evening unfolded, it became clear that there was no Beyoncé in sight. Instead of the “Single Ladies” hitmaker, viewers were met with silence on the Beyoncé front, leading to a massive letdown.
Fans took to social media to express their anger and disappointment. Some accused the DNC and news outlets of lying to boost viewership, with one fan exclaiming, “F***ing liars! All over the news today they said there is going to be a special guest, probably Beyoncé or Taylor Swift… They lied to get people to watch.” Another fan, clearly devastated by the no-show, dramatically claimed, “You are sick & costed me everything… I trusted you & placed my bets. I put almost $575k on it & lost my life savings.”
Hearing lots of “But where is Beyoncé?!” leaving the DNC
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) August 23, 2024
The disappointment even sparked a small protest, with some attendees reportedly chanting, “Where is Beyoncé?” during the convention. It was clear that fans felt misled, with many suggesting that the rumor was a deliberate tactic to keep viewers tuned in. One X user summed up the sentiment by saying, “They lied about Beyoncé performing at the DNC tonight because they knew it was the only way to get anyone to show up. Pathetic.”
In response to the uproar, Beyoncé’s representatives swiftly shut down the rumors, clarifying that she was never scheduled to perform at the DNC. A statement from her publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, also emphasized that the pop star was at home, watching the convention on TV, and urged fans to “focus on the win and register to vote,” rather than get caught up in unverified reports.