Maya Rudolph's Shouted Out Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Album During 2024 TIME100 Gala Toast

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Published 2024-05-12
For the first toast of the night, Rudolph, who’s currently starring in Apple TV’s original series Loot, shouted out Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter. For Rudolph, the album was outstanding, not just because it came from Beyoncé, who she considers “one of the greatest living performers of our time,” but because the album boldly challenged conventions when it comes to race, genre, and categorization.

“People will try to categorize you and tell you who you think you are, which is something that I know very well,” she said. “But when you know who you are, you are free.”

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All Comments (21)
  • @japaroldo
    And let’s be honest? Beyoncé released 4 GOAT albums. She has self-titled, Lemonade, RENAISSANCE and COWBOY CARTER. Can you imagine having 4 masterpieces in your catalog? 4 in a row?! More than 27 years in the game and still raising the bar, with powerful and matured vocals. She creates ART. Real, complex and political art. The kind that disturbs and starts a cultural movement. She is necessary!
  • @user-sc9rz1kz7d
    This is a beautiful speech/tribute to Beyoncé! Yes Maya 👏🏾👏🏾
  • @zachbryanchicago
    Beyonce constantly redefining and shifting culture with just her music and performances is simply amazing.
  • @JustXavier
    Damn! Maya hit on SO MANY truths in her message!
  • @falsettogod5853
    That was beautiful. I’m sobbing. Beyoncé is from my hometown. We even went to the same HS (years apart); so to witness the last 27 years has been surreal. Feels like a family member took over the world lmao
  • @cathymathis4306
    It’s about time someone give Beyoncé her praise. She is one of the best performers out there and for some reason, people like to try to bring her down. I’m not understanding that, she’s the total package on talent and she should be treated like the talented queen she is. I love her
  • @KCNwokoye
    Wow what a terrific honour to recognise excellence in a truly excellent artist. Thank you Maya ❤️ Keep on shining Beyonce 🌹
  • @kibrownie
    I was definitely crying like Da'vine!!
  • @marymixon2306
    Elegantly Delivered Maya Rudolph!!!! CONGRATULATIONS Maya and Beyoncé for The Time 100 Presentation and Acceptance Speech!!!! CONGRATULATIONS Beyoncé!!!!
  • @jae6506
    I LOVE THIS!! Black Women supporting Black Women will always make me happy🙌🏽 Everything Maya said is so on point. We are listening to and watching musical genius in real time with Beyoncé and with Cowboy Carter. So beautiful to see how her art touches so many the way it does to me. May God continue to Bless Beyoncé and Maya🙏🏽✨
  • @theandroids
    Yup. Country has gone back to its black roots with Beyoncé and all these other artists.
  • @user-blb306
    Wow ❤ amazing Maya. Couldn’t agree more. Beyoncé and cowboy Carter album are brilliant.