Beyoncé has shared her reflections on the pressures and scrutiny that come with fame, describing it as sometimes feeling like a prison. In a recent interview with GQ Magazine for the October issue, she discussed the challenges of living under the intense public eye and how it influences her decision to step away from the spotlight.
Beyoncé emphasized that despite the high expectations and standards placed upon her, she does not find the process of making music burdensome. Instead, she views her creative work as a source of liberation. She stated, “I create at my own pace, on things that I hope will touch other people. I hope my work encourages people to look within themselves and come to terms with their own creativity, strength, and resilience. I focus on storytelling, growth, and quality. I’m not focused on perfectionism. I focus on evolution, innovation, and shifting perception.”
The singer explained that her current projects, including her work on Cowboy Carter and other new ventures, feel liberating rather than confining. She attributed the feeling of imprisonment to the fame itself, not the work she loves. “Working on the music for Cowboy Carter and launching this exciting new project feel nothing like prison, nor a burden. In fact, I only work on what liberates me. It is fame that can at times feel like prison. So, when you don’t see me on red carpets, and when I disappear until I have art to share, that’s why,” she said.
