Beyoncé's tour rides wave of viral moments, memes: Catch up on the best ones so far

USA Today

22-05-2025

Beyoncé's tour rides wave of viral moments, memes: Catch up on the best ones so far
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is on the third leg of her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour, and the groundbreaking show has brought out massive crowds, unforgettable moments and a wave of viral memes.
The Grammy-winning singer will kick off her first of five concerts at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on May 22. The remaining shows there will take place on May 24, 25, 28 and 29 on the same stage.
Beyoncé launched her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. She played five shows there before heading to a three-night stint at Soldier Field in Chicago, where she braved severe weather conditions and chilly temperatures.
Her shows have proved to be a spectacle filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary.
Here are some unforgettable moments and memes from the tour so far.
Blue Ivy Carter is the moment, and fans can't stop talking about it
Beyoncé and Jay Z's 13-year old daughter Blue Ivy Carter has blown fans away with her fierce performances and stellar moves throughout the show.
Each night she has floored the audience and fans online, taking the stage as a lead dancer.
The show-stopping highlights from the young superstar are endless. Even when Blue Ivy isn't dancing she has had the internet buzzing.
Whether its approving the title "manager Blue" in an adorable clip or thinking on her toes after getting her earring stuck in Beyoncé's hair onstage, Blue has shown the world she is the moment and she is a star — not in the making but right now.
7-year-old Rumi Carter's infectious energy lights up the stage
Beyoncé's daughter 7-year-old daughter Rumi Carter has been a highlight of the show. She appears alongside her mom and sister Blue as Beyoncé performs her song "Protector."
The song features sentimental lyrics like, "Even though I know someday you're gonna shine on your own / I will be your projector." Blue, Rumi and Beyoncé end the song standing together as they share smiles with one another. Following the performance, a montage of Beyoncé and her children appears on the screen, leaving fans in tears each night.
Fans have begun looking forward to seeing Rumi light up the stage with her radiant smile and infectious energy.
The pour heard around the world: Beyoncé's funny exchanges with her robots
Beyoncé's concerts have been filled with high-tech production. Fans have been watching every detail, especially after a robot arm missed Beyoncé's cup while pouring her a glass of SirDavis whiskey during her last Los Angeles show.
The moment instantly sparked playful reactions across the internet. Since then, fans have been jokingly watching each night to ensure the robot hits its mark. Even Beyoncé made light of the moment at concerts after the spill. In Chicago, Beyoncé smized at the robot arm and watched carefully as it poured her whiskey.
She couldn't help but laugh as the robot performed its job properly, and she even appeared to give it a little "thank you."
Blue Ivy gets 'Diva' in the set again; Beyoncé finds one in the crowd
In her movie "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé," Blue Ivy — who fans joke is Beyoncé's manager — convinced her mom to keep her 2008 hit "Diva" on the final set list.
During the Renaissance World Tour, and now again on the "Cowboy Carter" tour, Beyoncé has been playfully scanning the crowd during the song, declaring, 'She ain't no diva!' when pointing to a fan. This time around, she makes sure to also spotlight someone who fits the title — proudly singing, 'She's such a diva!"
Ballroom dancer Honey Balenciaga bodies her solo number
Known for her standout performances on Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour, ballroom dancer Honey Balenciaga recently sent the Beyhive buzzing again after a candid post about how she planned to approach the "Cowboy Carter" era.
'I'm trying to figure out what energy to exude on stage. I was so wild and dangerous, I want to show growth in this new tour. I keep tryna recreate that feeling but this is Cowboy Carter,' she wrote in a post. 'I need my ballroom family to recharge my creative juices. Im trying to put on the best show for yall. I'll be ready for Chicago!'
Well, Honey was indeed ready for Chi-town as she set the stage ablaze for her solo ballroom number, which has been a highlight of each show.
Where runway meets rodeo: Beyoncé's fashion takes center stage
It's not a Beyoncé concert without high fashion and show-stopping looks, and this tour is no different.
Each night, Beyoncé continues to blend high fashion and cowboy couture, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as they anticipate a new look. There's been lots of Western-glam with sparkly chaps, cowboy hats, boots and piles of fringe. The megastar also has used her wardrobe to send powerful messages.
The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. Beyoncé has already made history with her scheduled tour dates, including by playing the most dates at SoFi Stadium of any artist.
Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.