“I see you, cousin. Husband.”- Beyoncé hilariously acknowledges fan from viral “Say My Name” video at Cowboy Carter Tour

This past weekend, when Beyonce was in town as part of her Cowboy Carter tour, the singer made an otherwise-ordinary night one that one of her best-known, devoted fans, Anthony Cosby Hyphen Knowles, will never forget.

Anthony, a personality who has gained slight notoriety within the BeyHive with his viral videos and over-the-top adoration of Beyonce, has grabbed the attention of the superstar as she performed in front of the full stadium.

Beyonce did not just smirk or nod in his direction, pausing the show to give him a benevolently comic shoutout instead, causing the crowd to cheer.

"Come on, Anthony. I see you, cousin. Husband," Beyoncé said.

She mocked with a smile, gliding nearer to one end of the stage as though to effectively permanently nail their running insider joke before thousands.

 

 

 

 

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During the weekend, Anthony Cosby posted on Instagram a video of the adorable exchange, in which he fawned in the caption that it was like a dream come true to be recognized by his idol, who instigates such dramatic fandom.

The fun did not end there as Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles, was also not left behind as she posted a picture of Anthony during the concert holding a board with a bold written name. She jokingly wrote:

"Well!! My imagination son-in-law finally showed up again ( last Night )."

 

 

 

 

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An unforgettable concert moment

In a time when all sporting moments were not immediately curated and monetized, the accidental connection formed between Beyoncé and Anthony Cosby shone like a beacon of how the impromptu exchange might influence the live legacy of an artist.

This originated in the now-legendary milestone of her career known as the I Am tour, a series of performances most now consider a turning point in her career due to the incorporation of both theatrical flamboyance and close interaction with fans.

Midway through the Destiny's Child classic, Say My Name, Cosby dared to join in singing and playful vibrancy to get the attention of Beyonce, but it was his attempt to flash what he claimed was evidence of his marital status by flashing something that earned Cosby the greatness of a place in BeyHive history.

The silly back-and-forth made it onto countless phones in the crowd and speedily made the rounds of fan sites and social media.

Social media erupts with love and memories

The point where Beyonce met a long-time fan at her Maryland concert immediately went viral as it resulted in a streak of emotionalism and euphoric anticipation on the timelines of social media users. The flood of tales on timelines of how her music has accompanied various phases of their lives showed the extent to which the presence of an artist can be felt even in distant decades.

Netizens are impressed by Beyonce, especially by her cordiality and attentiveness, so that no one can lose sight of the people who have supported and championed her since the days of Destiny's Child:

This is beyond iconic !!

— HannahShips🦋ミ☆ (@TheDuaFan) July 5, 2025

Who is Anthony Cosby Hyphen Knowles?

In 2009, during Beyoncé's powerhouse live performance, she took a pause to communicate with the audience before performing her song, Say My Name.

She noticed Anthony Cosby sitting in the audience and, in a carefree manner, asked his name, anticipating a normal response. Anthony Cosby was using this entire arena as his platform, telling the world loudly and clearly that he was "Anthony Cosby Hyphen Knowles" and that he was her husband, in front of thousands of people.

Beyonce, being nimble-footed as ever, promptly made the exchange banter, and said that he must be (her own) cousin, after all. Without missing a beat, Anthony Cosby yelled back his own name, matching the chorus of which she was about to sing, and drove the crowd mad.

The video has been re-posted online repeatedly.

Beyonce's humorous exchange with her fan in her Cowboy Carter Tour is a wink to the fan moment that has marked the BeyHive over the years.

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