Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2016 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments. Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on 31 moments that rocked – and to some degree shaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.
Next, we’ll reflect on 2016’s greatest stings as imparted by Beyonce’s beloved #Beyhive:
Beyhive attack sports clothing brand Lululemon for accusing Bey of copying
Beyhive slam rapper Khia for giving ‘Lemonade’ a thumbs down
Beyhive slam Apple Music for alleged preferential treatment to Drake
Beyhive sting Rachel Roy – the alleged ‘Becky with the Good Hair’
Beyhive confuse Rachel ROY with Rachel RAY
Beyhive slam Iggy Azalea for saying the term “Becky” is racist
Beyhive sting controversial political commentator and author Anne Coulter
Beyhive sting country star Kenny Chesney for looking displeased with Bey’s CMA performance
Beyhive attack Stacey Dash for shading Bey’s mom
Beyhive drag ‘American Idol’ star La’Porsha for slamming Bey’s “butt-shaking” CMA performance
Beyhive slam Rihanna for implied Grammy shade
Beyhive hit #BoycottBeyonce campaign creator with death threats