It's something she's become known for along with her signature rap-sung vocal delivery. I could be wrong but I don't really recall female singers doing tracks with such cocky bravado lyrics like Diva, Upgrade U etc that's been done by so many females since like Ciara, Rihanna, Miley, Xtina etc.

Did she start this trend?

Yes.

She also composed Beethoven's Symphony No 5 in C Minor back in the 17th century.

Yes

She also walks on water, ended world hunger and found a cure for cancer

Girl please Beyonce did not start any new musical trend. She popularized dropping digital tracks I'll give her that but that's only cause internet streaming only took off 5 years ago.

The beautiful queen Miss. Khia revolutionized the idea of a cocky woman long before Beyonce. Of course beautiful queen Miss. Khia won't ever get the credit she rightfully deserves

No

Yes

It is well known that without Beyoncé the United States of America would look like Malawi

Beyonce Diva was just a wack passive-aggressive clapback to Kelis Bossy

I'm the first girl to scream on a track
I switched up the beat of the drum.

Yes

Missy Elliott ?

Thank you for reminding me of this AMAZING January 2006 bop

no lol

You know the Hive doesn't acknowledge Dangerously in Love.

They probably think Missy was a backing singer. Or is, referring to the KatyCats.

Remember Keri Hilson's failed Turnin me on Remix that killed her career? Mess.

Yes. She also died for all of our sins and was resurrected 3 day later.

Kevin Lyttle?

Last time I heard Keri was back in 2009.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsQ-8_Wofyk

Imagine...

I guess. Artists back in the day didn't have to make songs like this. It was understood.