#Beychella: 10 Times Beyonce Gave Us Pure Blackness During Coachella

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Beyonce headlined the Coachella Festival last night, making her the first African American woman to do so and she didn’t waste any time turning up the blackness on the unexpecting primarily white crowd. If you missed the show, here is an opportunity to relive all of the Black Excellence the Queen Bey left on the stage.

Beyonce began her performance with a New Orleans style second line, introducing herself as a modern-day Nefertiti.

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2. Beyonce even gave us some HBCU vibes with her marching band and drumline.

3. Beyonce introduced the Coachella crowd to the probate.

4. C-Walking and Lowrider appreciation

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5. Beyonce paid homage to dancehall music, including Sean Paul, Vybz Cartel and Sister Nancy.

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6. This was just a cultural moment altogether.

7. The black college experience would not be complete without the ‘Swag Surf’

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8. Beyonce gave us a step show.

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9. Beyonce’s blackness wasn’t just verbal. Peep the crest for Beyonce University. Egyptian queen, Black Power fist, a Black Panther, a cross and the eye of Horus.

10. The biggest and blackest part of the night was Beyonce beginning her performance with “Lift Every Voice”, the Black national anthem.

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