"She got all hit songs" - Netizens reacts as Beyoncé's Single Ladies crosses 800 million streams on Spotify, her sixth song to do so

Beyoncé has hit a new landmark and has demonstrated her unrivaled dominance after her 2009 hit Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) has officially crossed 800 million streams on Spotify. This is the sixth time she has reached the 800 million milestone. The accomplishment is being celebrated by the Beyhive all around the world as they congratulate her. A user commented:

"She got all hit songs."

The song, which was released on October 8, 2009, as a part of her third studio album I Am...Sasha Fierce. The song, Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) was released as a double A-side alongside If I Were a Boy. The songs were a contrast between Beyoncé herself and her fierce onstage alter ego, Sasha Fierce. The album was loved by millions as the lyrics were based on a woman embracing independence after her partner refused to commit.

The internet's reaction

Following Queen Bey's new achievement, her Beyhive went crazy on social media and praised her greatness. A user summed it all up simply, commenting:

"She got all hit songs."

As the user pointed out, Queen Bey has consistently delivered chart-toppers throughout her career.

Following this, more users chimed in, with another user echoing the sentiment:

"SMASH HIT."

Another praised Beyoncé's status among pop superstars:

"Both ariana and beyonce queens."

Honoring the two performers' contributions to the world of pop music.

A user appreciated Beyoncé as she reached a new milestone:

"Queen bey reigns supreme."

While a fan declared his love for Queen Bey:

"My love for Beyoncé is so crazy, many time I’d think she’s my soulmate."

Another fan also recognized the song's influence, calling it "an eternal classic":

"An eternal classic ... Congrats to Bey on another huge milestone."

While another fan was stunned that someone like Queen Bey has only 6 songs that crossed 800 million, when there should have been more songs:

"Only 6 songs reaching 800M is taking me out lmao."

More about Beyoncé's Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)

The song in 2010 won multiple awards, which include three Grammy Awards, one of which was the Song of the Year award. It also received a ranking by Rolling Stone, which placed it at 228 on the 2021 list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The single also received 11× Platinum certification from the RIAA, topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four non-consecutive weeks, and sold over 6.1 million copies worldwide, making it the ninth best-selling digital single of 2009.

The song's video, which was black and white, also helped with its popularity. The music video was known for its choreography and won multiple awards, including the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. At the very same event, Taylor Swift won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video for "You Belong With Me."

This was where the Kanye West-Taylor Swift incident occurred, where Kanye interrupted Taylor's speech and said that Queen Bey had "one of the best videos of all time."

The song has not only crossed 800 million streams but has also influenced pop culture over the years. The song has been endlessly performed, parodied, and micmiked by celebrities and fans. It also became a challenge on TikTok and has been featured in movies like Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Doctor Strange, Sex and the City 2, and many more. It was also used in television series, including Fringe, CSI: Miami, Glee, Cougar Town, 90210, Shameless, 2 Broke Girls, and The Muppets.

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