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Renan Duarte

“Explain How This Happens”: Beyoncé’s Lighter Skin Tone At Grammys Sparks Viral Debate

The 2025 Grammys was a historic night for Beyoncé, who broke records by becoming the first Black woman to ever win Best Album in the Country category. Yet, despite her victory, netizens couldn’t help but focus on an entirely different aspect of the artist—her skin color.

According to them, the superstar’s skin tone appeared noticeably lighter compared to the early days of her career. This led to a heated debate to answer what could have been the cause of such change.

From changes in lighting and camera technology to skin bleaching, aging, and even accusations of racism, netizens shared their theories with each other, unable to reach a consensus.

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