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Melissa Pandika

Is insomnia inevitable for creative geniuses?

With a record-breaking 28 Grammys, four Golden Globe nominations, a successful athleisure line, and all the other accolades that come with being an icon under her belt, is there anything Beyoncé can’t do? Apparently, there is one thing, according to her recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar: Sleep. “I’ve personally struggled with insomnia from touring for more than half of my life,” she told the magazine.

Some might argue that Queen Bey’s sleeplessness only cements her creative genius status. Indeed, a number of artists across disciplines — Rih, Diddy, Roxane Gay, Lady Gaga, and Van Gogh, to name a few — have also reportedly had trouble getting shuteye. Is there a link between creativity and shitty sleep?

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