Beyoncé Admits Fame Can “Feel Like A Prison” For Her At Times

Image Image Credit Mason Poole/Parkwood Media / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Beyonce Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Beyoncé doesn’t step out often, but when she does, it’s always a moment. Earlier in the year, she attended New York Fashion Week to watch her nephew on the runway, made an appearance at Cécred’s Los Angeles launch party and accepted the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Awards. On Tuesday (Sept. 10), the pop icon graced the cover of GQ and talked about the pressure of living up to her past successes — even when it comes to red carpets and public appearances. “I create at my own pace, on things that I hope will touch other people. I hope my work encourages people to look within themselves and come to terms with their own creativity, strength and resilience,” she began. “I focus on storytelling, growth and quality. I’m not focused on perfectionism. I focus on evolution, innovation and shifting perception,” Beyoncé added before briefly shifting the focus to her latest album: “Working on the music for COWBOY CARTER and launching this exciting new project [feels] nothing like prison, nor a burden. In fact, I only work on what liberates...