Katt Williams sheds light on some revealing details that portray Beyoncé in a less favorable light than her public persona suggests. Known for his candid commentary on celebrity culture, Katt Williams has been exposing the darker aspects of the entertainment industry, sparing no one, including Beyoncé.

During an appearance on the Naked with Carrie Champion podcast, Williams discussed the shady dealings that occur behind the scenes in Hollywood. He referenced the infamous wardrobe malfunction incident involving Janet Jackson at the 2004 Super Bowl, suggesting it was a planned move to boost Justin Timberlake’s career at the expense of Jackson’s. Williams highlighted how certain celebrities’ reputations are deliberately tarnished to elevate others, hinting at Beyoncé’s involvement in such tactics.

Williams delved into Beyoncé’s rise to stardom, mentioning her alleged appropriation of Amarie’s sound for her hit song “Crazy in Love.” Despite accusations of plagiarism, Beyoncé reportedly had the connections to suppress the claims, ultimately overshadowing Amarie’s career. Additionally, Williams touched on Beyoncé’s relationship with Chloe and Halle Bailey, suggesting that Beyoncé’s mentorship did not lead to the success expected for the sisters.

Moreover, Williams discussed rapper Azealia Banks’ accusations against Beyoncé, claiming she sabotaged black voices in the industry. Banks accused Beyoncé of avoiding collaboration and plagiarizing songs, although Beyoncé has not publicly responded to these allegations. Singer Khia also criticized Beyoncé for allegedly sampling her song without permission on the Renaissance album, sparking further controversy.

Overall, Williams’ insights shed light on a different side of Beyoncé, challenging her reputation as a music industry icon and raising questions about her influence and actions behind the scenes.

The glorious career of “pop queen” Beyoncé through the numbers

With her powerful voice and seductive appearance, Beyoncé is increasingly asserting her position as “queen” of the world’s contemporary music industry through the titles she has achieved.

2.1 billion USD tour revenue

According to a recent Forbes report, Beyoncé’s 2023 tour, titled “Renaissance World Tour,” is expected to bring in about $2.1 billion in ticket sales once it ends. That means the “Renaissance World Tour” will become the highest-grossing road show of all time, about $500 million more than the current No. 1 tour, the Eras Tour by Taylor Swift. The “Renaissance World Tour” is Beyoncé’s ninth solo tour, seven years after 2016’s “The Formation World Tour.”

Currently, Beyoncé’s tour is taking first place in the chart of the highest-grossing tours of all time by a female artist, with 16.5 million USD

200 million discs

Starting her career with the group Destiny’s Child – one of the most popular girl groups of all time, Beyoncé’s career was easier than that of many other colleagues. The solo singles Crazy in Love, Déjà Vu, Irreplaceable, Beautiful Liar… all became hits of the year. After Destiny’s Child disbanded, Beyonce’s career continued to advance like a kite.

At the age of 41 with 26 years in her career, Beyoncé has released 7 albums, each of which is considered different and innovative compared to the previous one. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Beyoncé has sold more than 200 million records worldwide as a solo artist and more than 60 million records as a member of the girl group Destiny’s Child. These numbers make her one of the best-selling artists of all time.

32 Grammy awards

At the 2023 Grammy Awards, the moment Beyoncé’s song Break My Soul was named winner of the “Best Dance/Electronic Recording” category caused a stir on social networks. Although this category is not the Big 4 award of the awards ceremony, it contributes to helping Beyoncé become the artist with the most Grammy awards in history, with 32 gold statues.

Beyoncé is increasingly asserting her position as the “queen” of the world’s contemporary music industry through the titles she has achieved.
9 tours

The “Renaissance World Tour” is the ninth road tour of Bey’s solo career, including the two tours she did with husband Jay-Z “On the Run” in 2014 and “On the Run II ” in 2018) as well as the Verizon Ladies First Tour with Alicia Keys. and Missy Elliott in 2004.

8/200 greatest singers of all time

Beyoncé ranked 8th on Rolling Stone magazine’s 2023 list of the 200 greatest singers of all time, behind only Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Mariah Carey, Billie Holiday, Sam Cooke, Whitney Houston and at number 1 is Aretha Franklin.

7 studio albums

With the success of her most recent studio album, 2022’s Renaissance, Beyoncé became the first solo artist to have her first seven studio albums debut at #1 in the US.

Beyoncé ranked 8th on the list of the 200 greatest singers of all time.
Ranked 6th in the list of Person of the Year

Billboard has ranked Beyoncé among the greatest artists of all time. Time magazine listed her in the 100 most influential people in the world in both 2013 and 2014. Forbes also dubbed her as the “Most Powerful Female Artist in Entertainment” in 2015. In 2016, Beyoncé appeared at number 6 on the Person of the Year list.

Beyoncé’s influence extends beyond popular culture to become a symbol of success for African Americans in the United States. Her music resonates with a wide audience, not focusing on a single demographic but reaching out to diverse audiences. Through each album, Beyoncé celebrates different segments of American society. Women, the African American community, the working class, and the LGBTQ community—all marginalized groups—are the subjects Beyoncé addresses in her music, empowering them through her artistry.

Own 400 million USD thanks to music

In her personal life, Beyoncé has a highly admired marriage with rapper and music producer Jay-Z. Before tying the knot, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were listed by Time magazine as one of the most powerful couples in the 100 most influential people of 2006. Forbes referred to them as the “Top-Earning Couple in Hollywood.” According to reports, their combined net worth amounts to $1.9 billion USD. Beyoncé alone owns approximately $400 million USD from her music, touring, and image rights. Additionally, she holds a significant stake in Tidal, the online music streaming service founded by Jay-Z.