Pop Icon Beyoncé Shocks Fans with Cigarette Prop During Paris ‘Cowboy Carter’ Show

Pop superstar Beyoncé surprised fans during her Cowboy Carter tour stop at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday, June 22, when she theatrically pulled out a cigarette and mimed taking a puff as part of her performance.

The unexpected moment added a dramatic edge to the show. Dressed in a glittering silver corset, high-rise shorts, thigh-high cowboy boots, and a flowing fur-trimmed train, Beyoncé later set a piano on fire in another striking visual, amplifying the tour’s bold, fiery aesthetic. The scene quickly went viral as fans shared clips across social media platforms.

The Paris show also featured memorable personal moments. Beyoncé brought her daughter Blue Ivy onstage and was later joined by her husband Jay-Z for a surprise rendition of “Crazy in Love,” marking the couple’s first onstage performance together in seven years.

The Paris leg concluded a three-night run in Europe, celebrating the Black roots of country music — a central theme of the Cowboy Carter album. The performance, rich with symbolism and powerful visuals, reflected Beyoncé’s ongoing fusion of cultural storytelling, family legacy, and theatrical artistry.