Beyoncé skips '16 Carriages,' flying car again Night 1 in D.C.: Are they permanently cut?
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter delivered another dazzling performance during her first "Cowboy Carter" concert in the Washington, D.C.-area, keeping safety at the forefront by once again cutting a hit song and signature flying car stunt from the show.
The Grammy-winning singer kicked off her July Fourth show atNorthwest Stadiumin Landover, Maryland — five miles east of Washington, D.C. The concert marked Beyoncé's first of two shows at the stadium on herCowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour. She is also set to perform on July 7.
During the Fourth of July show, Beyoncé once again skipped her single "16 Carriages" after she faced a technical mishap during her first concert in her hometown of Houston.
Beyoncé's car tilts midair during her June 28, 2025, show in Houston on her "Cowboy Carter" tour.During the H-Town opener, which took place at NRG stadium on June 28, Beyoncé was forced topause the showbecause a technical glitch caused the vehicle to tilt midair. She told everyone to "stop" repeatedly before being safely lowered and landing the car among the audience. There were no injuries.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rmekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R16ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeAt the following Houston show, Beyoncé cut "16 Carriages" from the set list completely and avoided flying in the air in a car.
During Thursday's show, fans wondered if she would bring back the song and the stunt. However, that question was soon answered. One fan wrote, "Yeah she's off that car for the rest of the tour, which means no more 16 Carriages? 😭💔"
As fans know, Beyoncé first announced the eighth studio album in February 2024 during a surprise Super Bowl commercial, releasing singles "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages." The tunes quickly gained popularity ahead of the album's full release March 29, 2024. It's unclear if Beyoncé will perform the song in any variation for the rest of the tour.
Of course,Beyoncéfirstdebuted her "Cowboy Carter" tourat SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with39 songs on the set list. Her shows have been filled with family,fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music andcultural commentary.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rrekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1bekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeThe nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finaletaking place in Las Vegason July 26.
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The decision for Beyoncé to forego the '16 Carriages' flying carriage traditionally seen on her performances in DC Night 2 suggests a progressive move towards minimalistic spectacle. It raises questions about whether these extravagant elements wil be phased out permanently.
This move by Beyoncé to skip the '16 Carriages' night at D.C., flying yet again in a futuristic car, raises questions about whether these lavishly extravagant symbols of status are truly essential or if they only serve as distractions amid pressing global issues.
The decision of Beyoncé to forgo the '16 Carriages' flying car and opting instead for a low-key arrival on Night 2 in Washington D.C., raises questions about whether these extravagant modes were indeed permanent cuts amid her increasingly conscious choice towards sustainability.
Beyoncé's decision to skip the '16 Carriages,' flying through her performance on Night One in Washington D.C., raises questions about their continued inclusion as an elaborate stage-prop theme.
