I'm in my mid-20's now and Beyonce has been a household name ever since I was in diapers. Before I could even comprehend being a fan her name held weight in the world around me... she was always talked about on the tv, news, radio, and amongst adults. My older cousins would play her music or practice her choreography. Beyoncé's name carried weight.

A memory that stands out is when I was about 11 years old and all of my family was at my Grandma's house on Christmas Day and MTV was playing a Beyonce music video marathon. I kid you not we all as a family (little babies, kids, nieces and nephews, aunts, and uncles, moms, dads, grandma and grandpa) all watched Beyonce for a couple hours on Christmas Day, simply enjoying each others company.

Fast forward to 2021, Christmas Day, and I found myself in a friend's living room who was hosting holiday celebrations, surrounded by people of all ages and backgrounds, watching Beyoncé's 'Homecoming' on Netflix. As I sat there, I couldn't help but marvel at the longevity and excellence of such an iconic artist. Her impact had remained constant over the years, leaving an indelible mark on significant moments in my life.

I was just admiring this feat of longevity and excellence from the artist of our time, how incredible those moments marked in my life have been across so many years that are so special and directly show how impactful Bey has been for so long, and will continue to be. It's incredible.