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BeyHive

Beyhive [bee-hahyv]

What does BeyHive mean?

BeyHive, or Beyhive, is a term used to refer to the fandom of musician Beyoncé. This term is commonly used by the media and by fans themselves.

The term BeyHive is used to refer to fans of Beyoncé. Beyoncé fans commonly use the name to affectionately refer to themselves, especially if they view themselves as passionate fans. The term BeyHive is also commonly used in media coverage of Beyoncé and her fandom.

Example: Beyoncé performed in Los Angeles last night and the BeyHive was out in full force.

Where does BeyHive come from?

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A common nickname used to refer to Beyoncé is Queen Bey. This name is a pun that references queen bee, a term used formally to refer to the female leader of a bee colony and informally to refer to a preeminent woman (like Beyoncé).

BeyHive continues this wordplay as a pun of the word beehive. Beyoncé fans metaphorically see themselves as drone bees that follow the lead of the Queen Bey (“queen bee”).

The term BeyHive has been used as a self-referential term by Beyoncé fans since at least 2009 and became more commonly used in the early 2010s.

Beyoncé was aware of the BeyHive term as early as 2012 and supported the name on her website. In early 2013, Beyoncé started a lifestyle blog named “The BeyHive” that featured fan content and further spread awareness of the fandom’s name for itself.

Examples of BeyHive

So glad Beyoncé is talented in everything that she does, it's so stress-free in the Beyhive. My fav delivers.
@TonyMatrimony, March 10, 2017
It was a sea of silver in some U.S. theaters Thursday evening as members of the BeyHive sported their "Renaissance"-themed attire for early screenings of Beyoncé’s concert film.
Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, December 1, 2023

Who uses BeyHive?

BeyHive is commonly used to collectively refer to the Beyoncé fandom, both by people inside and outside the community.

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