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Billionaire Beyoncé gets dragged over selling empty wooden box

Beyoncé’s birthday album launch sparks joy and backlash as fans celebrate new tracks while critics deride an empty wooden box promotion.

By · Published September 7, 2026  00:12 UTC · Updated September 7, 2026  00:41 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
  • Primary Driver: Beyoncé’s birthday album launch sparks joy and backlash as fans celebrate new tracks while critics deride an empty wooden box promotion.
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Click2Houston noted the release is a remastered 20th‑anniversary edition that includes a track featuring Selena, and The Washington Post confirmed the anniversary album drops on her birthday with Selena’s contribution. Page Six, however, focused on criticism that Beyoncé sold an empty wooden box as part of the release, dragging the billionaire singer into a backlash.

The merchandise controversy contrasts with the celebratory tone of the music announcements. As of now the album is available and being promoted, while the wooden‑box promotion has drawn negative attention.

Social media users posted images of the sealed box, questioning its value.

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What new song did Beyoncé release with Pharrell Williams?

She released a new track together with Pharrell Williams on her latest ‘B’Day’ album, as reported by USA Today.

Which guest artist appears on the anniversary edition of the album?

The remastered 20th‑anniversary edition includes a song featuring Selena, according to Click2Houston and The Washington Post.

What criticism has emerged regarding the album’s promotion?

Page Six reported that Beyoncé faced backlash for selling an empty wooden box as part of the album’s promotion, prompting negative reactions on social media.

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