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As a descendant of sharecroppers by way of Dinwiddie, Virginia, when Beyoncé, kicked off the Cowboy Carter era during the LVIII Super Bowl held in Las Vegas in 2024, I was ecstatic, particularly running "16 Carriages," one of the two singles released during the time of the announcement, because I am a country girl, tried and true.
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When Beyoncé brings her babies on stage, the internet breaks. We clap, we cry, we meme, we post. However, with the Cowboy Carter tour, something different happened. Rumi Carter—Bey’s youngest daughter—stepped into the spotlight beside her big sister Blue Ivy and mama Beyoncé, dancing during “Protector” like she owned the stage (because, well, she does). It was precious. It was joyful. It, for some reason, sparked a full-blown discourse.
From viral family moments and stunning country couture to dynamic transitions and stage sets, Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' Tour has officially begun (and taken over our timelines).