Kim Kardashian West leads birthday tributes to Beyonce
Kim Kardashian West has lead birthday tributes to Beyonce by singing happy birthday to her on Snapchat.
The ‘Lemonade’ hitmaker turned 35 on Sunday (09.04.16) and the ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star was one of the first of many stars to wish the R&B superstar well on her birthday.
Beyonce and her husband Jay Z – whose real name is Shawn Carter – marked the occasion at the Made in America festival, and a number of artists who performed at the Philadelphia music
Before performing, Chance the Rapper told the crowd: "Auntie it’s your birthday, happy birthday ‘Yonce."
The couple were seated at the front of the event, a prime position for Beyonce to be wished well by Coldplay, Kelly Rowland, La La Anthony and Carmelo Anthony.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin – who Beyonce teamed up with on ‘Hymn for the Weekend’ – told the crowd: "We want to say happy birthday to Mrs. Carter who is out here somewhere. Can you believe she is 107 years old? Happy birthday Bey."
Mariah Carey also took to social media to wish "the beautiful Queen Bey" well on her big day.
Along with the lemon, crown and bee emojis, the 46-year-old ‘Hero’ hitmaker wrote on Twitter: "Happy birthday to the beautiful Queen Bey! Lots of love and respect always, Mariah (sic)"
Elsewhere, DJ Khaled – who joined Beyonce on her ‘Formation World Tour’ earlier his – wrote: "Happy bday beyonce. BLESS UP !!! (sic)"
Laverne Cox declared it "Happy Bey Day" and said is addicted to her song ‘Freedom’.
She wrote: "#HappyBeyDay Happy Birthday @Beyonce I have been singing #Freedom all week. It just feels like we need this song right now. (sic)"
Jennifer Hudson also took to Instagram to share a picture of Beyonce on Instagram.
Alongside the picture, she wrote: "What better day to post this throw back , then on your bday ! Happy birthday beyoncé from one…(sic)"
Nicki Minaj wrote: "And happy BEY day to her excellence (sic)"
Beyonce – who has four-year-old daughter Blue Ivy with her 45-year-old rapper husband – marked the special day by sharing a video for her song ‘Hold Up’. with her fans.
