Hollywood Reporter says Beyoncé took the stage at precisely 9.04pm (her birthday date). Just after 11pm, Diana Ross made her surprise appearance (although rumors had been swirling for several hours ahead of the concert).Ross sang a rendition of her classic hit, “Love Hangover”.
Beyoncé then rushed onto the stage to give Ross a hug.“I’m here to celebrate Beyoncé’s birthday,” Ross said as Bey mouthed, “I love you.”Ross then led the crowd in a rendition of “Happy Birthday”.Watch a couple of clips below.A post shared by Nicholas Davison (@creat1ve)Diana Ross and 60,000 of the Hive sing Happy Birthday to Beyoncé! #BEYDAYLA#RENAISSANCEWorldTour pic.twitter.com/QIOOzgsyY7Before performing her track “Flaws and All”, Beyoncé delivered a birthday message of gratitude to her fans and those who have supported her career.“My soul is full.
I’m so thankful, I’m trying not to cry,” she said. “I’m thankful to be alive. I’m thankful to be on stage. I’m thankful to look out and see your faces.
I’m thankful to be able to provide a safe space for all of y’all. I’m thankful for music, for the ability to heal myself through music which then heals all of you.”She thanked her family, and the members of Destiny’s Child, with whom she rose to fame.“I’m thankful for every tear, for every year.