3 February 2025, 11:29 | Updated: 3 February 2025, 11:48

By Charlie Girling

She's already one of the most successful Black female entertainers in history - but one prize always eluded her.

A multi-hyphenate singer, businesswoman and entrepreneur worth nearly a billion dollars; she's performed for presidents and headlined Glastonbury, and is the Grammy's most decorated artist ever with 99 previous nominations.

But the biggest music prize of all had always eluded Beyonce, despite four previous appearances on the shortlist.

Until last night that is - when Cowboy Carter won the 2025 Grammy's Album of the Year.Standing on stage next to her daughter Blue Ivy, the 44 year old made a tactful, if pointed, reference to the long awaited moment: "I just feel very full and very honoured. It’s been many, many years and I just want to thank the Grammy's;........

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