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Beyoncé Skips 2025 Met Gala to Prioritize Cowboy Carter Tour

The artist continues her Los Angeles performances following the launch of her Grammy-winning country-inspired tour, marking her first absence from the Met Gala since 2016.

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Overview

  • Beyoncé is currently performing the Los Angeles leg of her Cowboy Carter Tour, which started on April 28 at SoFi Stadium and concludes this Friday before moving to Chicago.
  • Her decision to miss the 2025 Met Gala, themed on Black tailoring, reflects her focus on tour commitments and maintaining personal boundaries.
  • The Cowboy Carter Tour supports her Grammy-winning album, which blends genres and reclaims Black contributions to country music.
  • Beyoncé last attended the Met Gala in 2016 and has spent much of 2025 out of the public eye to protect her family’s privacy.
  • Her recent Grammy wins for Album of the Year and Best Country Album underscore her success in redefining musical boundaries and achieving career milestones.