Beyonce Sends Fans Into a Frenzy by Sampling Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’ at First Renaissance Tour Stop in Sweden
Beyonce Sends Fans Into a Frenzy by Sampling Britney Spears Toxic at First Renaissance Tour Stop in Sweden Beyoncé‘s Renaissance World Tour formally kicked off Wednesday (May 10) at Stockholm, Sweden’s Friends Arena, and of the many surprises the queen had in store for the Beyhive in attendance, one musical nod was truly unexpected. During the latter half of the concert, Beyoncé transitioned into Renaissance cut “Thique,” while accompanied by French dance duo Les Twins Before launching into the lyrics of the first verse, the iconic instrumental of Britney Spears’ “Toxic” — modified with a ticking noise to add depth — chimed in the background ahead of her singing “She thought she was killin’ that sh–, I told her, ‘Go harder’/ Just look at this alkaline wrist ’cause I got that water.” Fans, naturally, erupted in joyous screams as Bey gave a nod to her fellow pop icon. Beyoncé performs onstage during the opening night of the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at Friends Arena on May 10, 2...