Beyoncé's Dancers Slay In Black Panther Outfits During Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Beyoncé's Super Bowl halftime performance of her newly released single "Formation" was amazing -- but beyond the singing, it was the style she and her dancers rocked that really caught our attention. 

One look at the army of black women rocking leather outfits, afros and black berets and we were instantly reminded of the revolutionary members of the Black Panther Party. At one point, Beyoncé and her dancers even raised black power fists in the air marking an important public declaration of black pride.

Twitter took note:  

Beyoncés dancers in black berets at #SB50 paying homage to the Black Panthers 50 years after their #formation in '66 pic.twitter.com/YXpzBkkm6s
— The Dream Defenders (@Dreamdefenders) February 8, 2016

But we should have known: This powerful nod to the sleek and serious uniform of the Black Panthers falls right in step with Beyoncé's unapologetically black lyrics in "Formation." 

A black woman performed a song about being Black with Black women dancers dressed like Black Panthers and a band of Black women.
— . (@Pants_So_Short) February 8, 2016

Her dancers were decked out in gear that thoughtfully underscored the song's themes of race, identity and black culture. Plus, Beyoncé even managed to subtly pay homage to the late, great Michael Jackson with her own custom-made jacket by Dsquared2. 


Beyoncé's clothing choice for both her and her dancers is significant because it represents a fine example of the power of style. The fashion associated with the Black Panthers helped to define the party just as much as their messages through speech and performance.

The same can be said about Beyoncé and her smartly-outfitted squad.

So while we were all definitely bouncing to the beat, there is more to this performance than a hot song and pyrotechnics. Bey was sending a message and we heard her loud and clear -- and if you didn't, just remember this:

More #BlackGirlMagic in formation. pic.twitter.com/bOJq8FWQXT
— Lilly Workneh (@Lilly_Works) February 8, 2016

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