HOT: Beyoncé’s admirers react instantly when Slayer’s Gary Holt refers to her as “the most overrated talent” and asserts that Taylor Swift is more gifted. ngocthuy
In a bold and controversial move, Slayer guitarist Gary Holt has stirred up a social media firestorm by publicly denouncing the musical talents of pop superstar Beyoncé. In a recent interview, Holt went as far as to claim that fellow pop icon Taylor Swift is the more talented of the two artists.
The incendiary comments came during a wide-ranging discussion about the state of modern music, in which Holt was asked to share his opinions on some of the industry’s biggest names. When the topic turned to Beyoncé, the veteran metal musician did not mince words.
“Beyoncé is the most overrated talent out there in my opinion,” Holt stated bluntly. “I just don’t see the appeal or the artistry that everyone else seems to. I think Taylor Swift is far more talented and has way more range as a performer.”
Holt’s scathing assessment of Beyoncé’s skills quickly went viral, eliciting a furious response from the singer’s passionate fanbase. Within hours, the hashtag #GaryHoltIsOverParty was trending on Twitter as legions of “BeyHive” members rushed to defend their idol’s honor.
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“How dare this irrelevant metal guitarist try to come for Queen Bey?” one fan tweeted. “Beyoncé’s vocals, her showmanship, her cultural impact – it’s all levels above anything Taylor Swift could ever dream of.”
Other supporters pointed to Beyoncé’s multiple Grammy wins, her critically acclaimed visual albums, and her status as a global icon as proof of her unparalleled artistry.
“Gary Holt clearly has no taste or understanding of real talent,” another user wrote. “Beyoncé is in a league of her own, and anyone who can’t see that is simply deaf.”
However, Holt’s comments also drew praise from some unexpected corners, including a contingent of Taylor Swift fans who eagerly agreed with his assessment.
“Finally, someone in the music industry is willing to speak the truth,” one Swiftie commented. “Beyoncé is way overrated, and Taylor is hands down the more talented and versatile performer. It’s about time someone said it out loud.”
Still, the overwhelming majority of reactions to Holt’s remarks have been deeply critical, with many accusing the guitarist of sexism, racism, and a fundamental misunderstanding of both artists’ cultural significance and artistic merit.
As the controversy continues to rage on social media, it remains to be seen whether Holt will double down on his divisive claims or ultimately walk back his controversial statements about two of pop music’s most influential and celebrated figures.
