Beyoncé is a first class entertainer that can’t be disputed. But as one of the most famous pop stars in the world, she’s often subjected to scrutiny. Some praise her ability to sing and dance, while others find her grossly overrated. JAY-Z, however, is her biggest fan and always speaks highly of his superstar wife.
via: Revolt
JAY-Z made several now-viral comments during his Tuesday (Dec. 21) Twitter Spaces conversation with Alicia Keys and music executive Rob Markman. At one point in the evening chat, the hip hop mogul touched on the years-long debate fans have about Michael Jackson and Beyoncé.
When it comes to the crowning the greatest performer of all time, fans have a lot to say about both M.J. and Bey’s legendary runs. On Tuesday, Hov suggested that his wife is on-par, but not better, than Jackson, calling her an “evolution” of the iconic singer.
“Bey’s gonna be mad at this for saying this, but Michael Jackson never had a Coachella,” he said. “She’s an evolution of him because she watched him at 9 [years old]. And [the kids] are the same.”
“Find me a concert that’s as culturally relevant and thrilling as Coachella,” JAY continued. “Beyoncé is gonna be one of the best singers we ever heard because she is such a student.”
Of course, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s comments revived the heated debate between Bey and Jackson on Twitter.
Some disagreed with Hov, saying that Jackson surpassed Beyoncé even without having a national performance platform like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
“Respectfully Michael Jackson never needed anything like Coachella throughout his lifetime,” one person tweeted. “Michael Jackson has had double the audience of anything Beyoncé ever had. M.J. had people literally fainting and being transported on stretchers… No offense but M.J. is unmatched.”
Others argued the opposite way — that Beyoncé is a better artist than M.J. in her own right.
“To think that nobody can ever be a better artist than Michael Jackson is down right delusional. Beyoncé surpassed him years ago,” a fan wrote. “And if Beyoncé were a male, she would have been given that ‘GOAT’ title a long time ago.”
As reported by REVOLT, JAY-Z also claimed during the Twitter Spaces conversation that no one can go up against him in a Verzuz battle.
See more of the revived Michael Jackson vs. Beyoncé conversation on debate below.
I Love Beyoncé but don’t take it too far saying she’s better than Michael Jackson
— Ty (@itsoohertyy) December 22, 2021
To think that nobody can ever be a better artist than Michael Jackson is down right delusional. Beyoncé surpassed him years ago. And if Beyoncé were a male, she would have been given that “GOAT” title a long time ago.
— kennedy. (@HelloKennedi) December 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/LikeMike_911/status/1473491300641083393?s=20
“Michael Jackson ain’t never have a Coachella. [Beyonce] is an evolution of him”- Jay-Z
Not mad at this.
— Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) December 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/callmedollar/status/1473678458563801093?s=20
Jay Z saying Beyoncé bigger than Michael Jackson is the exact type shit a man gotta say about his wife when she caught him in some bullshit before lol I respect it
— TP (@OGxTP) December 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/britshaniece/status/1473502842849832966?s=20
respectfully michael jackson never needed anything like coachella throughout his lifetime. michael jackson has had double the audience of anything beyonce ever had. mj had people literally fainting and being transported on stretchers.. no offense but mj is unmatched. https://t.co/r4DBXaDLtb
— s k y ? (@skylcrxo) December 22, 2021
Jay Z is comparing Beyonce to Michael Jackson when it comes to Coachella, but Michael left before various ave of digital streaming were created. He was pulling Coachella's reaction at any given concert without social media and entertainment platforms.
— Samantha Jones (@MoodiesPoint) December 22, 2021
IDGAF what Jay Z has to say about Mike. His little speech is irrelevant to me. Michael Jackson didn’t need a COACHELLA, period. He setting up his own wife up, leave them both alone. Beyoncé is the super talented and inspirational Beyoncé. And Michael Jackson is Michael Jackson.? https://t.co/KsY8UzcsTR
— adrian grant (@dakidisnotmyson) December 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/moonwalkghostin/status/1473489602463731715?s=20
https://twitter.com/Athenadrip/status/1473654258176245760?s=20
https://twitter.com/Queen_ShayBae/status/1473484411484221444?s=20
https://twitter.com/DaMenace1404/status/1473514831152132097?s=20
Now that Jay-Z brought this mess to the table, it's time to talk, what talent does Michael Jackson have that Beyoncé hasn't surpassed?
And please do not come with that "people fainted at his concerts" because that is not talent, it is dehydration.
— Zech. (@KnowlesZech) December 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/Royalchild89/status/1473532022794735617?s=20
here’s my take: the only thing separating beyoncé from michael jackson is the way that celebrity status has transformed since the last century. there’s no way beyoncé could reach the level of celebrity that MJ had.
now if we’re talking about TALENT … pic.twitter.com/b9EG4ih94v
— norris thee jay ? (@thenorrisjay) December 22, 2021
No… Beyonce isn't better than Michael Jackson.
Better than Janet? Yes.
Michael made and album 39 years ago that's still number one all time worldwide in sales.
— Won’t kiss your ass for a 2024 vote (@reesetheone1) December 22, 2021
