During her performance, Beyoncé included several nods to Texas and Houston culture, superficially Western and rodeo culture. She began the sprawling show singing '16 Carraiges' while sitting on a white horse, wearing a custom white cowboy hat designed by ASN Hats, a Cowboy Carter sash, and a Roberto Cavalli coat from the designer's archive. As the horse walked into the stadium, it passed several low-rider cars, popular in Houston, that sat in front of an American flag seemingly wrapped in plastic.
Beyoncé's performance also highlighted her commitment to celebrating diverse cultures, as shown by her various nods to Texas and Mexican heritage. During her show, she engaged her audience by saying 'One, two, tres!', recognizing the 2.7 million Spanish speakers in Houston. Notably, one of her outfits resembled the pattern of a mariachi singer, reinforcing this connection to her cultural roots.
The performance was also a family affair, as Beyoncé collaborated with her firstborn, Blue Ivy, marking the first time the 12-year-old performed onstage with her mom since 2023's Renaissance World Tour. While blue Ivy performed choreography beside her mom, she notably stood out as the only dancer on the field who didn't wear a platinum blonde wig, allowing her natural beauty to shine.
Beyoncé's longtime dance captain, Ashley Everett, returned to the stage for the performance, much to the excitement of the Beyhive fans. Everett's reappearance comes after a notable absence from Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour, reminding fans of her importance in Bey's iconic dance legacy, especially as one of the two dancers in the celebrated 'Single Ladies'.
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