C'mon now? Of course she's iconic.
Beyonce is the best entertainer of this generation. She is one of a kind. We had solo Black females who had exceptional voices, but couldn't dance. We had others who had great dancing ability, but could only sing okay. Here we have the only one who is an exceptional vocalist AND a great dancer. She has had great cultural impact. Don't you remember how big the 'Single Ladies' video was?

Several of today's artists (including Rihanna) were inspired by her.
She is the second Michael Jackson. End of.