Beyoncé

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Beyoncé has expressed admiration for the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, posting in a letter “what I find in the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, I search for in every day in music … he is lyrical and raw”.

PETA

In 2006, the animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), criticized Beyoncé for wearing and using fur in her clothing line House of Deréon.

Madonna

Beyoncé cited Madonna as an influence “not only for her musical style, but also for her business sense”, saying that she wanted to “follow in the footsteps of Madonna and be a powerhouse and have my own empire.”

marriage

On April 4, 2008, Beyoncé and Jay-Z married without publicity.

michelle obama

Beyoncé has stated that she is personally inspired by Michelle Obama (the 44th First Lady of the United States), saying “she proves you can do it all”

path on GitHub

https://github.com/davepinch/pinchy.cc/blob/master/content/topics/people/b/beyonce/beyonce.md

random

I could feel only the earth beneath my feet.

tags

American
singer
songwriter
executive

Wikipedia

Beyoncé (Wikipedia) Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (/biˈɒnseɪ/ bee-ON-say; née Knowles; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman. Nicknamed “Queen Bey”, she is regarded as a prominent cultural figure of the 21st century. Throughout her two-decade career, Beyoncé has been recognized for her distinctive vocal range and live performances. Rolling Stone named her the world’s greatest living entertainer, and one of the greatest vocalists of all time.