A trend on TikTok has emerged where people jokingly thank Beyoncé, mimicking the way some artists mention her when accepting awards.
The trend playfully highlights Beyoncé’s almost divine status among her fans, an idea so widely recognized that even Saturday Night Live once poked fun at it.
The trend began as a lighthearted way to show appreciation for Beyoncé’s cultural impact. Many artists have felt compelled to acknowledge her influence publicly, even when she’s not directly involved in their music.
TikTok creators have taken this concept further, creating videos where they “thank” Beyoncé after trivial events, like sneezing or skipping one of her songs on Spotify.
While the trend is mostly humorous, some have unfortunately linked it to conspiracy theories involving Beyoncé and Jay-Z, particularly after recent allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs. It’s essential to remember that this is a positive, tongue-in-cheek celebration of Beyoncé’s influence.
This joke isn’t entirely new; SNL highlighted the “perils” of not liking Beyoncé years ago. Her enormous influence in pop culture is underscored by the way Adele publicly praised her and even Kanye West’s infamous interruption of Taylor Swift’s VMAs speech, insisting that Beyoncé deserved the award.
Beyoncé’s impact on the 21st-century music scene is immense, even if she has not always received formal recognition.
Gratitude for Beyoncé’s contributions to pop culture is a fun daily reminder of her influence, and as long as it’s understood as a joke, fans can continue thanking her for the little victories in life. Just hopefully, it won’t turn into an actual religion!
