Global superstar Beyoncé has once again set the world ablaze with her latest track “Tyrant”, which made a surprise debut in the season finale of Kings of Joburg, the gritty South African Netflix series created by Shona Ferguson. The moody, evocative song—laced with haunting vocals and pulsing African rhythms—plays during the show’s climactic final scenes, instantly capturing the attention of viewers across the globe.
The track, which many fans describe as a blend of “Haunted”, “Don’t Hurt Yourself”, and “My Power”, underlines themes of betrayal, power, and reclaiming one’s throne—perfectly aligning with the internal battles and crumbling empires portrayed in the series. As Simon Masire faces the consequences of his dark reign, Beyoncé’s voice echoes through the scene:
The track, which many fans describe as a blend of “Haunted”, “Don’t Hurt Yourself”, and “My Power”, underlines themes of betrayal, power, and reclaiming one’s throne—perfectly aligning with the internal battles and crumbling empires portrayed in the series. As Simon Masire faces the consequences of his dark reign, Beyoncé’s voice echoes through the scene:
“You promised empires, you delivered chains;
Now every heartbeat echoes your name…”
Social media erupted within minutes of the episode’s drop, with #TyrantByBeyoncé and #KingsOfJoburg trending simultaneously in over 40 countries. Fans praised the unexpected feature, calling it one of the boldest and most symbolic sync placements in recent television history.
Tyrant” is being hailed not just as a soundtrack moment, but as a global anthem for power struggles—both political and personal. On TikTok, creators are using the song for storytelling videos, lip-syncs, and powerful tributes to resistance movements. On Spotify, it jumped into the Global Top 10 overnight, while the official video teaser, rumored to have been shot in Morocco, hit over 20 million views within 48 hours of its release.
