Here’s why Beyoncé’s headlining appearance at Coachella is so monumental

It shouldn’t be surprising that Beyoncé’s show-stopping performance at Coachella 2018 will likely be the highlight of the music and arts festival. The woman known as Queen Bey headlined Coachella on Saturday, April 14th and, as predicted, she put on an incredible show. There were four outfit changes, nonstop choreography (during which she was *still* able to hold those incredible notes), and even a surprise Destiny’s Child reunion.

In short, Beyoncé’s headlining appearance at Coachella was pretty monumental, and not just because of her artistry and extraordinary talent (or her unbelievable ability to make it all look so easy). The significance of her performance went far beyond that: She was the first-ever black woman to headline Coachella, a feat that didn’t escape the Grammy-winning artist on Saturday night.

"Coachella, thank you for allowing me to be the first black woman to headline," Beyoncé said, just before launching into "Run the World (Girls)."

We love that Beyoncé was the one to achieve this history-making feat, and it seems like she was beyond thrilled about it too. In between singing “Sorry” and “Bow Down/I Been On,” she told the crowd: “This is a very important performance for me. I’m happy to be back home on the stage tonight.”

Fans were just as happy to experience the unforgettable moment with Beyoncé, whether they were in the audience or watching from home.

Beyonce really the first black woman to headline Coachella and decided to share this moment with the people she started with. Wow.

— CHIKA 🌪 (@oranicuhh) April 15, 2018

Beyoncé 20 years in is still topping herself. Still upping her game and giving us her best performances every new era. The standard. First Lady of Music

— MY POWER (@lemonyonce) April 15, 2018

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Beyoncé is the first black woman to headline Coachella.. let that sink in #BeyChella pic.twitter.com/JfOyUA5xXv

— D (@Twonesterr) April 15, 2018

Beyoncé just made history as the first black woman to headline #Coachella ever. And she chose to use it to highlight and celebrate #HBCU and step culture. Doing so much and saying so much while delivering a FLAWLESS performance #beychella #coachella18 pic.twitter.com/MibVkEDvN1

— Nọ́lá Thee Journalist (@NolaMarianna) April 15, 2018

Fam.

The Black National Anthem.
Malcolm X quotes.
Nina Simone samples.
Stepping and marching bands.
Jigga for the deja vu.
A Destiny’s Child reunion.
A Solange dance collabo.

The greatest living entertainer is a Black woman named Beyonce. This is not up for debate.#Beychella

— Amanda Parris (@amanda_parris) April 15, 2018

Beyoncé's colors are black and yellow because of the bee motif and because she's QUEEN BEY. ALSO black and gold are the colors for the Alphas —the first black fraternity—because she's the first black woman to headline Coachella.

LEVELS. I"M SHOOKETH. GOOD-NIGHT. #Beychella pic.twitter.com/fIMtUUu9hh

— Dani Kwateng (@danikwateng) April 15, 2018

“Coachella, thank you for allowing me to be the first Black Woman to headline Coachella” – @Beyonce

✨🐝🌎 WHO THE RUN WORLD? GIRLS. 🌎 🐝✨#Beychella #Coachella pic.twitter.com/5E316CVmuU

— LEMONCÉ 🍋 (@bey6nce) April 15, 2018

Let’s all bow down to Queen Bey.

Coachella just officially became known as #Beychella.