Twitter shut it down with the quickness.
Beyoncé’s longevity in the entertainment industry is undeniable. Her career took off in the 90s as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child when she was a young teenager. By then, she had already been hustling for years, honing her craft through pageants and talent competitions. The “Bow Down” artist is still one of the most celebrated artists to this day. However, apparently some expect the mother of three to step away from the spotlight and make way for the next up.
The concept of “passing the torch” might be reasonable if Beyonce hadn’t recently given an arguably iconic performance at Coachella and audiences while touring with her husband. Bey still had the stamina to uphold the standard of quality her fans have grown accustomed to while exploring different sounds and aesthetics. The idea of her needing to pass the torch likely stems from ageism in the industry, especially when it comes to women. Female entertainers have consistently proved that maturity does not equate with expiry. In any case, Beyonce is one of a kind whether her style is appreciated or considered to be overrated. Even if there was someone who embodies all of the elements that led to her success, talent can coexist.
One Twitter user chimed into the discussion, comparison Mrs. Carter to legends. According to them, there are no other artists of her caliber that are grinding as hard as she has. “If you examine Beyoncé between 2003-2009, she was hustling. She was hungry. She was extremely determined and she was everywhere, marketing-wise,” they remarked. “You couldn’t escape her and she had the consistency to match that determination. You just don’t see that much now.”
Folk are gonna get mad at this but It's almost about that time for Beyonce to pass the torch.
— Pooch. (@ItsVee_) January 27, 2019
If you examine Beyoncé between 2003-2009, she was hustling. She was hungry. She was extremely determined and she was everywhere, marketing wise. You couldn't escape her and she had the consistency to match that determination. You just don't see that much now.
— Chris (@geminihazeleyes) January 28, 2019
Beyoncé will be like MJ and Prince where they'll be a lot of copycats, which has already happened for awhile now, but there's only ONE. B is apart of the "lastof the Mohegans" era of brilliance.
— Chris (@geminihazeleyes) January 28, 2019
Nigga said Beyoncé should pass the torch to Ella Mai or SZA LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO What the FUCK
— Hov (@HoviBear) January 28, 2019
Y’all allow 10,000 underwhelming male artists with no performance skills to repeat the same boring misogynist nursery rhymes and dominate the industry together.
But when y’all talking about female artists it’s: “Beyoncé gottapass the torch”
Make it make sense.
— House of Xpression(@AdrianXpression) January 28, 2019
Beyoncé is not supposed to dim her light or pass the torch just because y’all think your favorite artists should be given a chance to succeed. Michael and Janet Jackson, Prince, Mariah Carey, didn’t stop putting out classic albums, songs, and music videos, for nobody. PERIOD.
— 💋 (@MJFinesseLover) January 28, 2019
Torches aren't passed, they're taken and none of yall faves have the range. Beyoncé is now a 37 year old mother of three and these girls still can't touch the hem of her garment. Pls. https://t.co/oTDn2ihTXb
— Bey Phi Bey, Philly Chapter President. (@brownandbella) January 28, 2019
let me ask a very fair question.
what new artist, male or female, performing like Beyoncé from the early 2000’s? pic.twitter.com/CQYMN7qLiP
— kai (@expensivefabric) January 28, 2019
Beyoncé is the torch. https://t.co/wbacLMVQjU
— Grand Lush (@KingBeyonceStan) January 28, 2019
Mariah Carey didn't dim her light for anyone when she came out with 'TEOM' at 35. That album and it's singles were selling like hot cakes at the same time as girls like Ciara and Destiny's Child. But y'all expect Beyoncé to slow down so your mediocre favs "can have a shot". Stfu.
— CCI 🌹 (@Coolness1994) January 28, 2019
