Putting together an extravagant music video to honor Beyoncé, fashion model Tabria Majors stunned her 1.4 million Instagram followers on Halloween. The curvy model proudly strutted her dance skills in the 11-minute video as she replicated many of Beyoncé’s hits, including “Crazy In Love," “Deja Vu," “Single Ladies” and “Already.”
“I know y’all are over me lol but #BEYLLOWEEN is finally here!" the model wrote on Instagram. "I wanted to do something different this year for Halloween and pay tribute to someone that I admire and respect so much—BEYONCE!”
Fans were clearly not over her as evidenced by the overwhelmingly receptive reaction on social media.
the way you killed this ????❤️????
— king crissle (@crissles) October 31, 2020
Majors' followers appeared to make a consensus decision after seeing the performance, announcing the model as the winner of Halloween.
This is everything you won Halloween I am so shook this is so beautiful and amazing !!!!!! I hope she sees this ????????????????????????
— Ignatia wright (@IgnatiaWright) November 1, 2020
The Halloween winner had clearly put in hours of labor and sweat to make the video a success.
"This project was incredibly stressful to make but so much fun!" Majors wrote. "I am NOT a dancer by any means—my friends always clown me for it lolll. But I wanted to apply Beyoncé’s infamous work ethic to this project and see how far I could push myself."
Fans evidently appreciated the amount of work that went into the video.
Add this to the Vault. Precision. Quality. Production. Real & Raw & Entertaining. ???????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/6GIO4uog9l
— Latoya (@lleslien) October 31, 2020
At first glance, fans believed that they were actually watching the real Beyoncé.
Girlllllll why I thought she had a surprise cameo right here. kudos to you sis. YOU DID THE DANGGGGG THING..YOU HEAR ME..AWESOME. I WAS MAD IT WAS OVER???????????????? pic.twitter.com/rFDvN6ioPr
— Shawna (@shawnaann75) October 31, 2020
Majors partnered with dance choreographer Kany Diabaté, who works with celebrities such as Beyoncé, Brandy and Ariana Grande, according to Essence. The model also thanked her director, Matt Alves.
"I couldn’t have done it without you," the #BEYLLOWEEN performer said. "Everyone who was apart of this worked so hard and I appreciate you all so much!! I hope you all enjoy."
Apparently, people nearly lost their minds watching the performance.
The best thing on the internet.
Congratulations, we're packing up and going home sis.The commitment.
The attitude.
The art.
The workmanship.
The production.
The dancers.
The costumes.
Girl the hairstyles.
The creativity.SICKENING!!!
With love,
South Africa ❤️— #ENDSARS???????? (@JUST_Refiloe) October 31, 2020
Some people wondered how Majors managed to fund such an elaborate project.
This is sooo good! ???????????????????????? my old ass wants to know though when someone has this amazing production, like who pays for it? If it’s them do they make it back somehow? Just curious because this looks goodt!
— LP (@decorlinda) October 31, 2020
The dancer responded to her followers' curiosity.
"I would wonder this too," she said. "I financed this project myself. It was incredibly expensive and I had to call in a lot of favors. In the end, I think it was worth it."
I would wonder this too lolll I financed this project myself. It was incredibly expensive and I had to call in a lot of favors. In the end, I think it was worth it 🙂
— Tabria (@TabriaMajors) October 31, 2020
In a year which has brought a global pandemic, social unrest and too many tragic stories, Majors' performance gave people a reason to smile.
You did such an amazing job!!! I can’t wait to show this to our 9-year old. During these tumultuous times, we pray for her soul and protection by covering her with the armour of God and we feed her heart and mind with Black Girl/Woman Magic and Power!! This was powerful!!
— fullyfaceted (@SisterJustice06) November 1, 2020
Majors had only modeled for two years when she earned the opportunity to be featured for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 2017, Newsweek reported.
"I would love to see more women who look like me in Sports Illustrated, a woman of color with these big hips and this not-so-flat stomach, and all this stuff going on back here," the model said when she entered the contest. "I would love to serve as a role model to young girls to show them they can do anything they put their mind to."