Beyonce’s Show-Stealing MTV VMAs Medley: The Aftermath In Tweets
Beyonce stole the show at last night’s MTV VMAs. That’s not hyperbole. While Rihanna showcased her versatility with a quartet of hit-filled medleys and Britney Spears’ wiped away the stain of that 2007 performance with a solid showing, Queen Bey delivered a deeply profound mini-opera that touched on issues as diverse as gun violence and the oppression of black women without missing a note or dance-step. It was a bravura display that confirmed the 34-year-old’s standing as music’s greatest live performer. And The Hive made sure everyone knew about it on social media.
The memes came thick and fast as fans expressed their appreciation of Bey’s performance (Twitter was slayed, snatched and given eternal life by the “Hold Up” hitmaker’s mega-medley). And then, as it dawned on everyone that the superstar had stolen Rihanna and Britney’s thunder, the shade came thick and fast. Which made social media exceptionally hilarious entertainment for a couple of hours. If you don’t have time to wade through your timeline, I’ve rounded up some of the funniest (and most accurate) tweets of the night below. Take a deep breath and start scrolling.
Beyonce to her peers after sweeping the VMAS last night pic.twitter.com/WVAgJ0Vaxx
— Stefano Dimera (@2much336) August 29, 2016
If there was ever a gif that describes what its like to perform at the same award show as Beyonce its this one 👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/oElhCdffC8
— Sisa (@titanbaddie) August 29, 2016
Beyoncé: "Come on Blu we ready go"
Them: "AND THE WINNER IS BEYONCEEE"
Beyoncé: pic.twitter.com/1SpeLVSNC4— IG: OhYeahItsG (@ohyeahitsg) August 29, 2016
Britney Spears backstage "WHY TF YALL DIDNT LET ME GO FIRST" pic.twitter.com/fEwX2lljFJ
— no(body) (@ThatsJeanDeaux) August 29, 2016
MTV: Beyoncé which song are you performing?
Beyoncé: Lemonade…
MTV: That's an album though….
Beyoncé : pic.twitter.com/rZ4JhrFOKk
— Quinterrel (@I_PULLTHRU) August 29, 2016
Beyoncé got me feeling invincible. im teaching water how to swim #VMAs pic.twitter.com/kgXV1Sdnwp
— hot sauce in my bag (@bubzlightyear) August 29, 2016
Rih in the dressing room…pic.twitter.com/7daLS5pgRK
— Sir Von Swizzy® (@SwizKhalifa) August 29, 2016
The camera man when Beyoncé started walking towards him with a bat pic.twitter.com/VRKS8NDLlc
— Muthana Sweis (@muthanasweis) August 29, 2016
Beyonce is real life out here SNATCHING SOULS…look at that man!! pic.twitter.com/1t4dyZZ4EN
— R. (@_coRIAH) August 29, 2016
I could've been born at any time, but God let me live during Beyoncé's time on earth. pic.twitter.com/NrzQk8DTRE
— Stass (@StassDoll) August 29, 2016
The ashes of everyone scheduled to perform after Beyonce #VMAs pic.twitter.com/AMwHwXuHXe
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) August 29, 2016
Beyoncé @ the camera man pic.twitter.com/4UIdvuiCqH
— fatimama (@fatimalmao) August 29, 2016
I am GAGGING Beyonce. Feminist ICON. #VMAs #LEMONADELIVE pic.twitter.com/HiMnCLcRr2
— Aura (@AuraOFPNKSLM) August 29, 2016
She silenced these two. That may be @Beyonce's greatest achievement. #VMAs pic.twitter.com/jxto4DW8fr
— the interns (@theinterns_net) August 29, 2016
And just like THAT Beyoncé showed the girls how to do a PERFORMANCE. 🔥 Shout out to everybody. It was fun! #VMAs pic.twitter.com/UlasTGKy3s
— ~ savage ~ (@WrittenByTerry) August 29, 2016
It should now be a requirement for Beyoncé to perform for at least 20 minutes at EVERY award show. Honestly. Truly. pic.twitter.com/aMpc1hW1hX
— ~ savage ~ (@WrittenByTerry) August 29, 2016
*Beyonce starts performing Formation* #VMAs
my mom: pls sit down
me: pic.twitter.com/9BSSaIKKLe
— gratuity tucci (@aolanibani) August 29, 2016
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