Despite Beyonce’s request not to have cellphones and cameras on during her performance in Dubai, several fans managed to sneak in some clips and posted them on social media.
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Beyonce was reportedly paid $24 million for a one-hour set at the Atlantis The Royal hotel, as previously reported. She did, however, request that all cellphones and cameras be turned off during her performance, and hotel staff even handed out linen pouches for attendees to place their phones in. TMZ reports that multiple videos of her performance have surfaced online, including a livestream that was quickly turned off as soon as she took the stage.
🚨 OS VOCAIS EM “AT LAST”!pic.twitter.com/5nTOUhSE4M
— Beyoncé Brasil (@beyoncebrasil) January 21, 2023
Some thought the resort’s wifi had been turned off or signal blockers activated to prevent any streams, but attendees were able to capture some footage on their phones. During the performance, Beyonce wore a bright yellow gown and began by singing Etta James’ “At Last” with a live orchestra. Soon after, she performed some of her most famous songs, including ‘XO’ and a few tracks from ‘Renaissance.’ Blue Ivy was also present and performed ‘Brown Skin Girl’ with her mother.
Blue Ivy and Beyonce performing “BROWN SKIN GIRL”. #DUBAICHELLA pic.twitter.com/1i2xRNYf9L
— Beyoncé Charts (@beycharts) January 21, 2023
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🚨 ELA TÃO LINDA EM “BEAUTIFUL LIAR”! pic.twitter.com/oBzuGsstya
— Beyoncé Brasil (@beyoncebrasil) January 21, 2023
🚨 A BELEZA DESSA MULHER! pic.twitter.com/zk9BCnrTU0
— Beyoncé Brasil (@beyoncebrasil) January 21, 2023
Beyonce later changes into a red dress with a bedazzled corset top where she performed ‘Beautiful Liar’, ‘Crazy in Love,’ and ‘Countdown’. The outlet also reported that Jay-Z was also in attendance and watched the performance from his own private box. Fans were also stunned by her performance as they are anticipating the ‘Renaissance’ tour and believe this is a preview of what’s to come. Lizzo even chimed in and said she watched an IG live eleven times.
I have seen Beyoncé perform live 10 times in my lifetime… and today the 11th time was on a IG live across a body of water of a hotel and I’m not ashamed.
— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) January 21, 2023
beyoncé getting through this setlist 😭 pic.twitter.com/hSGpcjmJdJ
— 🧐 (@crispyria) January 21, 2023
Beyoncé’s voice is so powaful, my gawd pic.twitter.com/EJrpmgkRgY
— DONTEO 🐝 (@MrSir_Carter) January 21, 2023
Blue Ivy in the crowd checking for people recording her client: #Beyonce #renaissance #Atlantistheroyal pic.twitter.com/3znwH7GlJk
— KINGGCHUNN (@KINGGCHUNN) January 21, 2023
Although no official dates have been posted for the anticipated tour, the Beyhive is ready to spend their coins after seeing her Dubai performance.
Beyonce faced all of those 2000s notes head on! Debunked all of those “she can’t sing like before” allegations. I’VE NEVER BEEN MORE READY FOR THE TOUR!!!
— … (@arcsmid) January 21, 2023
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