Forbes ranked her as the most powerful female in entertainment on their 2015 and 2017 lists, and in 2016, she occupied the sixth place for Time's Person of the Year.
So even though the Carters had been through some rocky stuff, they didn't let it divide them, and the result is some of the most compelling art of its time.
Featuring an vibe, Beyoncé's performance was a celebration of Blackness, and everyone who was present was crazy in love.
Though, Beyoncé certainly doesn't always keep it natural, and her creative looks have inspired makeup artists everywhere — you can find plenty of on YouTube to help you look like her.
But they are similarly humiliated by being fed the message that it doesn't matter how successful, powerful or smart you are — all that matters is how sexually available you are willing to make yourself look.
I am grateful for everything he has taught me.