Beyoncé launches #BeforeILetGoChallenge, and fans are thrilled
Last week, Beyoncé surprised fans when she dropped her “Homecoming” album in conjunction with her Netflix documentary. Now, one of the tunes has sparked a dance challenge.
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One of the bonus tracks on the project is a remake of Frankie Beverly & Maze’s 1981 classic “Before I Let Go.” While many of the lyrics are the same as the original, the last few minutes of the song call out some specific dance moves.
Queen Bey hasn’t revealed what the official steps look like, but folks have taken a stab at it with the #BeforeILetGoChallenge.
On Monday night, the songstress posted a few clips of people grooving to the song on her Instagram Story, and some shared their excitement on social media.
Several were happy the star was using Instagram Stories, a feature she rarely uses.
Beyoncé just posted a new Instagram story. #BeforeILetGoChallenge pic.twitter.com/weP9GKNDkL
— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@BeyLegion) April 23, 2019
BEYONCÉ POSTED AN IG STORY! THE #BEFOREILETGOCHALLENGE IS HERE
— nadirah (@hinadirah) April 23, 2019
finally ! Beyoncé used IG stories for the first time since the first time (once) last year! And this time she used it to share fan videos of the #BeforeILetGoChallenge ! Y’all better go make some videos while she’s blessing y’all on her page! and play the lotto if your featured pic.twitter.com/OdYF4txj4A
— 🇵🇸 FADIA KADER (@FADIA) April 23, 2019
The dancers who were highlighted were thrilled to be recognized by Beyoncé.
YES that’s @phylicia_jas on @Beyonce’s FIRST IG story! this is iconic. monumental. certainly not a drill. #BeforeILetGoChallenge pic.twitter.com/4AtqPFHCnm
— blvnco (@omarblvnco) April 23, 2019
Imagine logging into Instagram and seeing yourself in Beyoncé’s instastories #BeforeILetGoChallenge pic.twitter.com/Eb7SwgbMeO
— 🇭🇹Seeester🇭🇹 (@TheJessieWoo) April 23, 2019
Y’all!!!!!!!!!!!!! @beyonce just posted my #beforeiletgochallenge to her Instagram!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry I’m dying.... brb pic.twitter.com/DVE9KJZjXl
— Kiara Imani, Esq. (@Kiara_Imani) April 23, 2019
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Others were hoping they’d get noticed, so the singer would also include them on her page.
Me running outside to do my #BeforeILetGoChallenge pic.twitter.com/Wf9ps9mrZL
— Rashidá (@YouLoveOlamide) April 23, 2019
u mean to tell me i could’ve uploaded my janky #BeforeILetGoChallenge routine and get on beyoncé’s ig story pic.twitter.com/NbJtE1JxeL
— R O O N E Y (@zenonthesequal) April 23, 2019
Me trying to learn the #BeforeILetGoChallenge so I can get on Bey’s IG story😰😭 pic.twitter.com/IakwIHJGbD
— Kendra (@kendra_talley) April 23, 2019
Me trying to attempt this challenge so bey can notice me #BeforeILetGoChallenge pic.twitter.com/U1E4vgCHxA
— 𝓣𝓪𝓻𝓪 𝓐𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓵 🗝☮⚛♓️🐝 (@TaraAngel94) April 23, 2019
And a few continued to upload their versions of the dance.
#BeforeILetGoChallenge here’s a better version I killed that 🤣‼️ pic.twitter.com/81fz8VycWd
— Lil’ Blu🥶 (@welovedarius2) April 23, 2019
my mom wanted to join in on the fun lol #beforeiletgochallenge 👯♀️✨ pic.twitter.com/GXGX6Qkt8p
— malia (@maliaSHUTup) April 22, 2019
🐝🐝🐝✨ with @karoline_lima 💛 🇧🇷@Beyonce #BeforeILetGoChallenge #LemonadeOnSpotify #BeyHive #Beyonce @beyoncebrasil @beyaccess @beyoncenoticias @thefameyonce @HugoGloss @POPline pic.twitter.com/7vjleET4c0
— BARBOSA, O BRUNO (@brunoobarbosa5) April 23, 2019
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