Laura Perez of Los Angeles has her picture taken prior to Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Whether you were one of 70,000 lucky enough to get a ticket or were watching live streams from home, Beyoncé’s birthday show was a night to remember. The R&B singer returned to SoFi Stadium for her third and final concert of the Renaissance World Tour in Inglewood on Monday, Sept. 4.
Fans were in awe as Diana Ross took to the stage to perform her song “Love Hangover” during the interlude before part two of the ANOINTED section of the show. The song is typically performed each night by backup singers.
ALSO SEE: Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour dazzles diehard fans at SoFi Stadium
Beyoncé done brought out DIANA ROSS for an interlude!!!! #BeyDayLA pic.twitter.com/hTIul2unlg
— Angel C. Dye (@blkgrlpoet) September 5, 2023
THEE DIANA ROSS.#BEYDAYLA#RENAISSACEWorldTour pic.twitter.com/UMOd0ZOV20
— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@BeyLegion) September 5, 2023
Y’all, Diana Ross is here! #RENAISSACEWorldTour #RWT #BeyDay pic.twitter.com/w3ekcDYUkg
— Ashley Marie (@AshaBee09) September 5, 2023
OMG DIANA ROSS in the house #RenaissanceWorldTourLA #RENAISANCEWorldTour pic.twitter.com/zQqPZhiM4f
— Lester (@yetkl) September 5, 2023
omg diana ross i just saw diana ross pic.twitter.com/RR2LDGmsi1
— ashley ray (@theashleyray) September 5, 2023
Beyoncé brought out Diana Ross!!! pic.twitter.com/K72ExmxQhH
— chris mcpherson (@ChrisMcPhersn) September 5, 2023
After the guest performance, Beyoncé ran across the stage to join Ross, where she could be seen telling Ross “I love you so much” before sharing a hug.
It was Beyoncé running on stage to give Diana Ross a hug & her love for me! What a legendary, iconic moment! You can tell just how special this was for Beyoncé! #RENAISSACEWorldTour 🩶 pic.twitter.com/gxtfrPiJS0
— ɳick (@Creat1ve) September 5, 2023
The “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” singer then asked the crowd turn their phone lights on before having everyone join her in singing “Happy Birthday to You” to Beyoncé.
Diana Ross leads the crowd in singing “Happy Birthday” to Beyoncé. #RENAISSANCEWorldTour #beydayLA pic.twitter.com/fHQECe6cHC
— Katcy Stephan (@katcystephan) September 5, 2023
Diana Ross sings Happy Birthday to Beyonce pic.twitter.com/kVuaswFVT9
— chris mcpherson (@ChrisMcPhersn) September 5, 2023
Diana Ross just sang happy birthday to Beyonce!!! #RENAISANCEWorldTour pic.twitter.com/KMtsFQISQ1
— kelechi (@its_kelechi) September 5, 2023
Diana and Beyoncé! pic.twitter.com/neXvuWXDtw
— Caroline “WGA Captain on Strike” Renard (@carolinerenard_) September 5, 2023
IM NOT CRYING YOU ARRRE DIANA ROSS SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BEYONCÉ LIKEEEEEE THIS IS A MOMENT FOR MOTHA 🩷 WOWWW pic.twitter.com/vqQ27WAVMJ
— THUGGA (@THGGABEY) September 5, 2023
Before Ross left, Beyoncé took a moment to give her gratitude to the famed singer, saying: “Thank you so much for all your sacrifice, and your beauty and grace. Thank you for opening the doors for me.”
“Thank you so much for all your sacrifice, and your beauty and grace. Thank you for opening the doors for me.”
– Beyoncé to Ms. Diana Ross pic.twitter.com/TA1xRhWFqf
— BEY-Z ⊚ It’s BeyDay (@beyzhive) September 5, 2023
Earlier today it was reported by Extra that Ross would be singing happy birthday to Beyoncé during her Renaissance tour at SoFi Stadium.
Those in the BeyHive might remember in 2019 Beyoncé sang “Happy Birthday” to Ross for her 75th birthday in Los Angeles per the request of Ross’ daughter, and Black-ish star, Tracee Ellis Ross.
Omg @ Beyonce singing happy birthday to Diana Ross pic.twitter.com/hXzxSeDFXw
— gabifresh (@gabifresh) March 27, 2019
But Ross wasn’t the only surprise Beyoncé had in store.
Compton native Kendrick Lamar joined Queen Bey on stage to perform “America has a Problem.” Unfortunately, his microphone appeared to have technical difficulties during the performance.
KENDRICK LAMAR MAKES A SPECIAL APPEARANCE ON STAGE WITH BEYONCÉ OH ICONIC pic.twitter.com/4sPG3FrpFJ
— 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 (@beyoncegarden) September 5, 2023
While the star-studded guest appearances were definitely a highlight of the night, there were other moments that made #BEYDAYLA memorable.
Angelenos took hosting Beyoncé’s birthday show seriously and had fans bring black and yellow balloons.
BeyHive, please join us in celebrating Beyoncé’s BDAY during the #RENAISSANCEWorldTour on 9/4 at SoFi Stadium!
We’re going to sing “Happy Birthday” with yellow and black balloons! Please help spread the word!
More details below: pic.twitter.com/XeTmkYM3Ip
— 𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚔 (@arikbeyhive) August 8, 2023
Beyoncé getting emotional at fans who brought balloons for her birthday “I’m not gon be able to sing, y’all gotta STOP” pic.twitter.com/j48yoITIqR
— Yoncé Vocals (@YonceVocals) September 5, 2023
sofi stadium is full of black and yellow balloons for beyonce’s bday
— (@fabienciaga) September 5, 2023
At the beginning of her birthday show, Beyoncé also took a moment to share what she was thankful for, shouting out her Destiny’s Child bandmates: “I’m thankful for Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson.”
Beyoncé’s full 42nd Birthday Speech- MUST WATCH pic.twitter.com/T7zPAGUR66
— 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 (@beyoncegarden) September 5, 2023
BEYONCÉ ALMOST CRIES AS SHE GETS A MINUTE LONG BIRTHDAY STANDING OVATION OMG pic.twitter.com/ebae5f46SH
— 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 (@beyoncegarden) September 5, 2023
Before the concert began, some eagle eyed fans spotted Beyoncé’s crew wearing chrome birthday hats.
Beyoncé’s crew is wearing birthday hats at the show tonight to honour #BEYDAY pic.twitter.com/bxq71DXDwG
— RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR (@RenaissanceWT) September 5, 2023
Later on in the show, when Beyoncé took the stage during the ANOINTED section of the set, she and a few of her dancers were wearing the same chrome birthday hats.
Beyoncé with a birthday hat! pic.twitter.com/9wgjTuVZv5
— FÉLIX! BeyHive (@Biocaligula) September 5, 2023
#Beyoncé wearing a birthday party hat during CHURCH GIRL tonight #RENAISSANCEWorldTour pic.twitter.com/V5upF62Gdf
— 𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚔 (@arikbeyhive) September 5, 2023
Beyoncé also sold an exclusive shirt for the final SoFi Stadium show, which sold out within hours.
THEY GOT THE HENNESSYYYYY pic.twitter.com/0IzVuK5Dxd
— raymond (@Raymond_Miguel) September 4, 2023
NOT EXCLUSIVE SHIRTS FOR BEYONCÉ'S BIRTHDAY TODAY OH THIS EATS pic.twitter.com/fS4jawjG9I
— 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 (@beyoncegarden) September 4, 2023
Prior to her Inglewood shows, the “Crazy in Love” singer had asked attendees to wear silver to the concerts from Aug. 23 to Sept. 22 in honor of Virgo season hoping the crowd would become a “shimmering human disco ball each night. Everybody mirroring each other’s joy.”
Related: Beyoncé celebrates her 42nd birthday with fans at SoFi Stadium
The icing on the cake for the evening was when it came to the “everybody on mute” challenge for the song “Energy,” which this crowd delivered.
EVERYBODY WAS ON MUTE !!! pic.twitter.com/qZZVHkiUq4
— The Infamous Jonathan (@_jonathanpicard) September 5, 2023
Everybody on mute at Beyoncé’s birthday concert (September 4/Inglewood) pic.twitter.com/Fu3fUmJCvj
— Shant|Շանթ (@Karmir_Kovkas) September 5, 2023
Originally published at Carolyn BurtWe muted!!!!! #RENAISSACEWorldTour pic.twitter.com/PnGygEJmTH
— Caroline “WGA Captain on Strike” Renard (@carolinerenard_) September 5, 2023