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That loud buzzing you heard yesterday was the BeyHive getting in formation for Beyoncé‘s rumored special guest appearance at the DNC finale that, after hours of anticipation, was debunked in a shocking development that shattered social media.
Earlier in the day, multiple “sources” across social media spread the Beyoncé rumors that quickly escalated into loud rumblings of a live Beyoncé performance, with people posting clips of a soundcheck featuring her music.
This soundcheck should let you guys know who the special guest tonight is.pic.twitter.com/4oPmCQ9rBY
— Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) August 22, 2024
Moments later, in a now-infamous moment, TMZ reported that multiple sources confirmed Beyoncé “will be the big surprise performer as VP Harris officially accepts the Democratic party’s nomination to run for president.”
“As you’d expect, Beyoncé’s appearance is a huge deal, not only for Harris and the Party but in Chicago as well. We’re told Chicago PD is on high alert as it’s involved in security for Beyoncé at the United Center arena,” the report read.
Oh, but there’s more: the White House Political Director tweeted a bee emoji, further stirring up suspicions of a special appearance.
White House Political Director: https://t.co/JII6N3Mm49
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 22, 2024
Naturally, the Hive (and whole entire internet) went bonkers over Queen Bey potentially hitting the stage for her first televised performance in years.
Kamala Harris backstage when Beyoncé is performing tonight
— COWBOY CARTER Updates 𐚁 ⭑ (@B7Album) August 22, 2024
kamala when beyoncé does the mute challenge while performing at the DNC tonight: pic.twitter.com/XGmrYxAH2s
— wiLLL (@willfulchaos) August 22, 2024
Me when Beyoncé come out tonight pic.twitter.com/kbHTDuS8iT
— klevinjo (@itzklevinjo) August 23, 2024
But, shortly before the convention finale began, a conflicting report insisted Bey would not be in the building. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the singer would not be attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
“Beyoncé was never scheduled to be there,” Bey’s rep Yvette Noel-Schure revealed to the outlet. “The report of a performance is untrue.”
She then followed up on Instagram with a post showing her watching the DNC at home.
“Do not report rumors. FOCUS,” wrote Schure.
In a rare L for the trusted breaking news source, TMZ re-entered the chat and admitted that their reports were inaccurate, writing: “To quote the great Beyoncé: We gotta lay our cards down, down, down … we got this one wrong.”
To quote the great Beyonce: We gotta lay our cards down, down, down … we got this one wrong.
— TMZ (@TMZ) August 23, 2024
And yes, the ensuing dragging to Hell and back was absolutely hilarious.
Black Twitter to TMZ right now: pic.twitter.com/UfavyXFB4Y
— hellresidentNY 🖤 (@hellresidentNY) August 23, 2024
.@TMZ pic.twitter.com/4AH3sbwq3d
— Beyoncé Press. (@beyoncepress) August 23, 2024
So riddle me this, what made y’all report that lie? @TMZ pic.twitter.com/6rBSI314ER
— 💁🏾♀️ (@ItsJazzNoE_____) August 23, 2024
What would you have wanted to see Beyoncé do at the DNC? Rousing speech, performance or both? Tell us down below and peep the hilarious hysteria over Queen Bey’s debunked appearance on the flip.
