Beyoncé brings out Miley Cyrus in surprise Paris duet of ‘II Most Wanted’

Paris witnessed a Cowboy Carter fever dream as Beyoncé shocked fans by bringing out Miley Cyrus for the first-ever live performance of their Grammy-winning collab "II Most Wanted". Dressed in golden glam, the queens lit up the stage while fans screamed, cried, and fully lost it. Here's why this duo hit different.

Saloni JhaUpdated: Jun 20, 2025, 09:27 IST
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Beyoncé brings out Miley Cyrus in surprise Paris duet | Credit: X/natenote27

Beyoncé said "country," and Miley Cyrus said "hold my boots." On Thursday night in Paris, Queen Bey sent the internet into meltdown by unleashing a surprise nobody saw coming — the live debut of "II Most Wanted" with none other than Miley herself. Yes, that song. Yes, that Miley. Yes, we screamed.

Saddle up, Paris! Beyoncé & Miley just made history

The crowd barely had time to process Beyoncé's heartfelt intro when she teased, “I wanted to do something special for you all.” Seconds later, out strutted Miley in a shimmering gold twin fit with Bey, looking like country-pop royalty incarnate. Cue mass hysteria.

A country collab written in the stars

The emotional duet, part of Beyoncé’s genre-busting Cowboy Carter album, has already scooped up a Grammy for Best Country Duo, but this was the first time the two stars actually sang it together live. And the moment? As sparkly as their outfits.

According to Miley, the collab was a long time coming. The Flowers singer revealed she wrote II Most Wanted over two years ago, and always felt it captured her deep connection with Beyoncé. When Bey reached out about working together, Miley knew this was the song.

She reportedly told Beyoncé, “We do not have to try to be country, we already are.” With Miley hailing from Tennessee and Beyoncé repping Texas, the duo channelled their Southern roots into something magic. And yes, Miley’s mum was apparently obsessed with the track. Adorable.

Cowboy Carter is more than just an era, it’s a movement

Beyond the glitz, this moment proved Beyoncé is done being boxed in. Speaking to GQ, she has made it crystal clear that genre lines are fake and limiting. From gospel to opera, Bey’s musical map has no borders.

And while Cowboy Carter ruffled feathers (some still cannot handle Black women doing country), the Beyhive knows the truth, Beyoncé has always been genre-fluid. This Paris moment? The cherry on top.

With Blue Ivy already slaying the tour and Rumi making cameos, Beyoncé’s global yeehaw domination is a family affair. But this Miley crossover? Legendary for sure!


First Published: Jun 20, 2025, 09:27 IST
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