Beyonce didn’t need an extra weapon to get fans hyped for her new “Formation” tour, but the release of her controversial visual album “Lemonade” last Saturday didn’t hurt.
The iconic singer sent the Beyhive into a frenzy on Wednesday when she kicked off her latest set of live shows in Miami at Marlins Park.
“If you came here to have a good time, say, ‘I slay.’ If you’re proud of where you’re from, say, ‘I slay,’” she told the screaming audience.
And those in fear of a permanent rift between Beyonce and hubby Jay Z were relieved to see the music mogul in the front row, along with Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Michelle Williams. She even paid tribute to him in her final song, “Halo,” after sparking cheating rumors with references to “Becky with the good hair” on “Lemonade.”
“I’d like to dedicate this song to my beautiful husband,” she crooned.
The Grammy winner also made sure to remember another music legend, Prince, by playing “Purple
“2 hour show. 36 songs. Mind blowing vocals. Fierce choreography. Amazing setlist. Incredible outfits. Bey is the GOAT,” one besotted fan wrote.
See the excited tweets below.
https://twitter.com/goddessyonce/status/725524933502205952
https://twitter.com/bondnickbond/status/725521674473377796
https://twitter.com/AndySotnas/status/725521760414748672
The #FormationWorldTour set list is fabulous!!
— Kathy (@KathyLynn904) April 28, 2016
You better believe I'm buying the $150 satin jacket at the #FormationWorldTour ?
— Jax (@JaxynMouallem) April 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/AnastasiaOsho/status/725521638423285760
Run The World #FormationWorldTour #FWTVibe pic.twitter.com/uRsGphAJ2I
— BEYONCÉ/VIBE (@BeyonceVibe) April 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/MaghuiryT/status/725521461356707842
https://twitter.com/BeyonceReigns/status/725519780485173248
https://twitter.com/oficialjayzbk/status/725514298445975553
"I'd like to dedicate this song to my beautiful husband." – Bey intro'ing "Halo." Dude next to me kissed his teeth. ??#formationworldtour
— Bad Ad Friend (@shannboogie) April 28, 2016
37 songs she performed tonight?? #FormationWorldTour
— Elijah (@ElijahDixon_) April 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/AndySotnas/status/725524943153291264