Who's fabulous, glamorous, and the most-nominated artist ever by the Grammys? Queen Bey, of course!
But Beyoncé's recent career-defining accomplishment is just the cherry on top of a long and illustrious career. While she's probably flattered by all the award nominations, she's still out there grinding and churning out hits.
Still, the question of just how Beyoncé outgrew Destiny's Child and rose to the top of the charts solo (well, and sometimes with Megan Thee Stallion) is one that has befuddled some fans.
Others say they know the secret formula for Bey's success, although it's nearly impossible to replicate.
People who have met Bey say that she was different before she became famous. Let's be real though: even if she's not that goddess-like in person (whether behavior-wise or otherwise), she's definitely earned the right to some diva-like behavior.
The thing is, her pre-fame persona was one of being very business-like and tending to her craft. Of course, there are some other factors involved, too, say fans.
When one casual observer queried serious fans via Quora about why Beyoncé has "been elevated to such a high status," some fans rose up with indignation. Because for real, she climbed up there, she wasn't elevated. At least, that's what fans say; one part of the winning formula is her work ethic.
But let's take it from the top. First, the one fan who answered in-depth -- and received thousands of likes in support -- explained, the singer's star power started decades ago. Her time with Destiny's Child helped Beyoncé explore her musical prowess, and she was clearly the centerpiece of the group.
But then, Beyoncé met Jay Z. As this not-overly-invested fan explained, Jay is "a living monument" for many fans. So being associated with Jay Z as one-half of an insanely powerful couple helped Beyoncé's fame level, they argue.
There's also the fact that despite singing about Becky with the good hair and other details of her personal life, Beyoncé keeps a lot of her life private. That's one way to ensure celebrity: making the lifestyle alluring yet never giving too much away.
Next up, there's Beyoncé's ability to connect with a wide range of audiences; the Quora fan who took the time to outline all of Bey's accomplishments points out that many Black women, especially relate to her.
Besides that, Beyoncé has maintained some high-profile business relationships -- like singing with Megan Thee Stallion and tons of others. She shares her craft and is open to collaboration (with more than just her hubby), and fans and her colleagues love it.
Finally, there's Bey's fan base. This is, arguably, one of the biggest reasons why the singer is so successful: her dedicated Beyhive always buys up her albums, her merch, her clothing, and whatever else has Beyoncé's name on it. Ah, the true evidence of a superstar: unbridled social media and eCommerce support.