Sending shockwaves through the Stade de France, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus delivered their first-ever live performance of “II Most Wanted” on June 19, 2025, during the Paris stop of the Cowboy Carter Tour. The surprise collaboration occurred midway through Beyoncé’s Juneteenth-themed show, the first of three consecutive nights at the iconic French venue.
The historic Stade de France witnessed music magic as Beyoncé and Miley united for their electrifying “II Most Wanted” debut on Juneteenth.
The Grammy-winning duet, a standout track from Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album, had fans speculating about a potential live rendition since its release over a year ago. Before introducing Cyrus, Beyoncé addressed the crowd, declaring herself “Miley’s biggest fan” and presenting the duet as a special gift to her Parisian audience.
Both performers commanded the stage in coordinated gold ensembles that epitomized the tour’s Western aesthetic. Beyoncé dazzled in a custom Rabanne chainmail fringe mini dress featuring asymmetrical cuts and tiered mirror details, complemented by gold stiletto cowboy boots. Cyrus matched the gilded theme in a striking Alexander McQueen catsuit completely embellished in gold.
The unexpected collaboration left the audience momentarily speechless before erupting into thunderous applause. Media outlets quickly described the performance as “shutting Paris down,” highlighting the electrifying chemistry between the two powerhouse vocalists. Their seamless partnership onstage reinforced the country-meets-pop ethos central to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era.
This milestone moment came after Beyoncé’s record-breaking London performances and demonstrated her continued ability to create memorable concert experiences. The Parisian audience was particularly captivated as the performance took place on Juneteenth, adding cultural significance to the evening. Styled by Shiona Turini, the coordinated metallic looks paid homage to Western aesthetics while maintaining the tour’s signature flair.
The Paris concert, part of the European leg of the Cowboy Carter Tour, showcased Beyoncé’s commitment to spectacle and artistic collaboration. Following the performance, Cyrus shared heartfelt sentiments on Instagram, calling Beyoncé a humble, gracious, legendary diva. As the two stars engaged the crowd, encouraging audience participation throughout their performance, they cemented “II Most Wanted” as a highlight of both the tour and their respective careers, delivering precisely what fans had been anticipating since the song’s initial release.
