Fans Rally Behind Beyoncé After Accusations of Disrespect During Haka Dance Performance

Beyoncé faces backlash as a concert video from 2013 surfaces, inciting debates on social media. The clip shows her backstage in Auckland, where men perform a Haka, a significant Māori war dance. Critics express offense at her reactions, while her devoted Beyhive defends her actions as a respectful acknowledgment of culture. Musician Stan Walker, who led the Haka, confirmed Beyoncé's surprise and noted the profound respect present in the room. Fans argue her response was a sincere homage, not an act of mockery.