By Cady Lang
Wardrobe malfunctions affect even the best of us and that includes the deity known as Beyoncé.
During this past weekend’s Tidal charity concert in Brooklyn, NY, the Lemonade singer wore an extra-long braid that, while very fierce, ultimately ripped out her earring and left her ear openly bleeding.
However, if there’s one thing Queen Bey excels at, it’s being the ultimate performer.
She noticed that her ear was bleeding while she was singing “Haunted,” touched her ear, took a mere second to look at her blood-stained fingertips, and then continued singing without missing a beat because she is Beyoncé.
Watch the full clip below.
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Write to Cady Lang at cady.lang@timemagazine.com