via @beyonce / InstagramMusicNewsBeyoncé speaks out against North Carolina’s anti-LGBT lawBecause ‘y’all means y’all’ShareLink copied ✔️May 5, 2016MusicNewsTextDominique Sisley Beyoncé has become the latest celebrity to speak out against North Carolina’s notorious anti-LGBT ‘Bathroom Bill’. The Lemonade singer, who performed in the state on Tuesday for her ‘Formation’ tour, released a critical statement condemning the ‘HB2’ legislation on her website yesterday. In it, she addressed the controversy surrounding the law – which legally stops transgender people from using the toilets that match their gender identity. “North Carolina has been drawing the attention of the masses for new legislation that blocks cities and local governments from passing anti-discrimination measures that could protect gay and transgender people,” the statement reads. “As the Formation World Tour makes its stop in the Tar Heel state in the midst of such a controversial time, we think it is important for us to bring attention to those who are committed to being good and carrying on the message of equality in this core of controversy.” The singer also took the opportunity to encourage fans to “donate” or “volunteer” for the Equality NC campaign, which fights for the rights of LGBT workers within the state. Or, as she herself puts it, the group that helps to prove that “y’all means y’all.” Beyoncé isn’t the only musician who’s taken a stand against the divisive law, though. Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr and Pearl Jam have all cancelled their North Carolina shows in an act of protest; with Springsteen releasing a similar statement on the topic back in April. “Some things are more important than a rock show,” he stated. “(This) is the strongest means I have for raising my voice in opposition to those who continue to push us backwards instead of forwards”. Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORE‘UK Ug’: How Gen Z Brits reinvented rap in 2025 How a century-old Danish brand became pop culture’s favourite sound systemDHLInside singer Sigrid’s intimate walks through nature with her fans ‘The unknown is exciting’: Why Gorillaz’ upcoming album is all about deathThe 20 best tracks of 2025, rankedThe 20 best albums of 2025, rankedThe renaissance of Zara Larsson: ‘I’m out of the Khia Asylum’The 10 best music videos of 2025, rankedListen to our shadowy Dazed Winter 2025 playlist7 of Chase Infiniti’s favourite K-pop tracksMeet The Deep, K-pop’s antihero ‘This is our Nirvana!’: Are Geese Gen Z’s first great rock band?