Beyoncé Honors Prince, Dedicates 'Halo' To Jay-Z at 'Formation' Tour Opener
By Hayden Wright
MIAMI, FL (RADIO.COM) – During the opening of Beyoncé's Formation World Tour in Miami, she issued a heartfelt tribute to Prince. Between Lemonade tracks, she led the packed arena in a "Purple Rain" singalong, and later performed "Nasty Girl" by Vanity 6—a group Prince formed with his protégés.
Bey ended the evening with perhaps her most stirring ballad: "Halo," dedicated to her husband Jay-Z. Their marital struggles and reconciliation are front and center on Lemonade, so a closing sign of solidarity was a nice touch.
"I want to dedicate this song to my family, thank you guys for supporting me," she told the crowd. "I want to dedicate this song to my beautiful husband. I love you so much."
The show also included some throwback favorites from the Destiny's Child era: "Survivor" and "Bootylicious."
Setlist From Beyoncé's Tour Opener In Miami:
1. Formation
2. Sorry
3. Bow Down
4. Girls
5. Mine
6. Baby Boy
7. Hold Up
8. Countdown
9. Me, Myself, & I
10. Runnin'
11. Don't Hurt Yourself
12. Ring the Alarm
13. Diva
14. Flawless
15. Radio
16. 7/11
17. Drunk in Love
18. Waterfall
19. Daddy Lessons
20. Single Ladies
21. Bootylicious
22. Party
23. Blow
24. Sweet Dreams
25. Freedom
26. Survivor
27. End of Time
28. Halo
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