i think Obama's presidency happening during these last 8 years and Beyonce being the forefront artist of his administration significantly elevated her iconic status IMO. it came at the perfect time just as IASF was happening. singing at the inauguration 2x, Obama's praising her, attending every concert, POTUS & FLOTUS referring to her & Jay as friends, her doing FLOTUS workout campaign, etc...now the family is throwing birthday parties for her at Camp David. she was destined to be iconic & impactful, we know this, but to be so connected to the biggest leader of the world is so huge and this is a historic president at that.
that's also why she's been a target for Fox News and republicans. i see their comments & many trash her b/c of her relationship with the Obama's.
Hillary also stans b/c she said she would be as good of a president as Beyonce is a performer which is an excellent compliment. but she seems more of a Katy Perry stan....she mentions her & Adele regularly.