Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus Deliver Electrifying First Live Performance of “II Most Wanted” in Paris

The powerhouse duo dazzled Stade de France with gold-glamour, iconic vocals, and a heartfelt moment on the Cowboy Carter Tour’s most unforgettable night yet.

On June 19, 2025, the City of Light lit up even brighter as two American icons — Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus — took to the stage together for the first-ever live performance of their Grammy-winning hit “II Most Wanted.” The electrifying surprise unfolded at Stade de France during the Paris stop of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter stadium tour, and it was nothing short of unforgettable.

The crowd roared as Beyoncé, midway through her set, paused to build anticipation. “I could not do it without this young lady’s help,” she declared. “So I need y’all to scream as loud as you can.” Moments later, Miley Cyrus emerged from beneath the stage, radiating star power in a shimmering gold jumpsuit — a visual complement to Beyoncé’s molten-gold-fringed gown and high-heeled boots.

The two vocal dynamos launched into “II Most Wanted,” a song they co-wrote with Ryan Tedder and Michael Pollack. Originally released in early 2024, the duet quickly became a standout anthem, culminating in a Grammy win for Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2025. Yet until Paris, fans had only dreamed of seeing the two icons perform it live.

Paris was also Beyoncé’s first of three sold-out shows at Stade de France, and this surprise collaboration elevated the night to legendary status. The performance was not only sonically powerful, but visually seamless — a golden moment between two artists who clearly hold deep admiration for one another.

After their performance, Beyoncé turned to Cyrus, calling her “an icon” and sharing her appreciation: “I’m her biggest fan. I love you. I’m so grateful to watch you and to sing with you.”

Cyrus, who became the Cowboy Carter tour’s first guest performer, was equally emotional. Taking to Instagram later, she shared behind-the-scenes glimpses and heartfelt reflections: “To be beside such a humble, gracious, legendary DIVA was a dream come true. To have learned from you & loved you my whole life & then be standing together in matching gold looks is more than I could’ve imagined.”

The moment also served as a full-circle moment for the duo, who first performed together back in 2008 during the televised Stand Up to Cancer special, alongside icons like Mariah Carey, Rihanna, and Sheryl Crow. That night was a formative moment for a young Miley Cyrus — and now, 17 years later, she and Beyoncé stood together again, not just as performers but as equal legends.

The Cowboy Carter tour, which launched on April 28 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, has already delivered numerous highlights — from Blue Ivy’s return to the stage to the debut of Beyoncé’s daughter Rumi. But this Paris performance may go down as its most celebrated surprise.

The tour continues with upcoming stops including London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and will wrap up at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta from July 10 to July 14.

For fans lucky enough to be in Paris, June 19 wasn’t just another stop on a world tour — it was music history in the making.