Beyonce slammed for taking $24m to perform in Dubai and scrubbing songs in Renaissance album
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Superstar Beyonce has come under fire from her fans for the $24 million anti-gay Dubai show where she failed to perform any hits from her new LGBTQ+ album Renaissance.
The Grammy-winning star has been accused of “shadowing” her support for queer people, with many saying she “doesn’t need the money.”
Thousands of fans were quick to criticize the hitmaker for “selling out,” arguing that “it’s not like you need the money.”
Her most recent album, Renaissance, which she did not perform on set, was dedicated to her Uncle Jonny, who identified as gay and suffered a battle with HIV.
Beyonce has been accused of “shadowing” her support for lesbians and gay people, with many saying she “doesn’t need the money.”
Those found in a same-sex relationship can even be punished by death in the country, with Beyoncé coming under fire after dedicating her latest album to her late gay uncle Jonny.
She has been criticized for not performing any songs from the discography, with many fans saying they were “struggling” to understand why she would even agree to a concert in Dubai in the first place.
Bev Jackson, co-founder of the LGB Alliance, said the singer is a “huge icon” for gay people and was “deeply disappointed” by her decision to give a “lucrative concert in Dubai featuring same-sex acts.” a criminal offence.
Those found in a same-sex relationship can even be punished by death in the country, with Beyoncé coming under fire after dedicating her latest album to her late gay uncle Jonny.
Keith McNally, Balthazar’s owner, also jumped in line, saying he would give the star a “table next to the kitchen” the next time she dines at his restaurant.
Balthazar’s owner, Keith McNally, called the star and told him that the next time she ate at his restaurant, he would give her a table “next to the kitchen.”
Thousands of fans were quick to blast the hitmaker for “selling out,” arguing that “it’s not like you need the money.”
He quotes Peter Tatchell, an LGBT rights activist, who said: “I love Beyoncé’s music, but her performance in a dictatorship like Dubai was a big mistake.”
Abandoning his own progressive values, he put a money-grabbing paycheck ahead of human rights.
On top of that, her music set excluded all tracks from her 2022 album Renaissance, which was a tribute to queer black dance pioneers.
“It appears she did this to appease Dubai’s homophobic regime, which has the death penalty for homosexuality.”
“Like many of his LGBT fans, I feel betrayed and angry. His liberal reputation has taken a blow.
RuPaul’s Drag Race star Kitty Scott-Claus also criticized the star after he performed in anti-gay country.
Bev Jackson, co-founder of the LGB Alliance, said the singer is a “huge icon” for gay people and that she is “deeply disappointed” in her
RuPaul’s Drag Race star Kitty Scott-Claus also slammed the star saying: ‘Hi, I have a question…can anyone explain why everyone canceled David Beckham the other month but now they’re celebrating Beyoncé for performing in dubai? A rule for one and one for another?
Another user suggested: “Beyoncé is not an LGBTQ+ ally when performing for money in Dubai and she literally doesn’t need a dime.”
Beyonce, 41, performed a full live concert of more than 85 minutes for a star-studded audience, including Liam Payne and his new girlfriend, at the new Dubai hotel.
She also brought her 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy onstage to sing Brown Skin Girl at the exclusive party.
He previously performed at the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards and gushed about his uncle being “the most fabulous gay man.”
It was the first time in four years she had performed live, and at one point she was being lifted 16 feet into the air on the hotel’s Skyblaze fountain.
He previously performed at the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards and gushed about his uncle being “the most fabulous gay man.”
Speaking at the queer-focused event, the “Crazy in Love” singer said: “He was brave and unapologetic during a time when this country wasn’t accepting of him.”
‘Witnessing his battle with HIV was one of the most painful experiences I’ve ever had.
It is my hope that their struggles serve to open paths for other young people to live more freely. LGBTQI rights are human rights.’