You’ve probably watched the video for Beyoncé’s “Hold Up” — the stunning masterpiece in which Our Lady Bey runs elegantly amok, wielding a baseball bat. But now you can watch it on YouTube without any hassle whatsoever.
As Vulture explains, Beyoncé—who turns 35 today—bestowed this gift upon us in honor of the occasion. And we are exceedingly grateful, because Beyoncé’s earthly presence is gift enough.
For the time being, most of Lemonade remains unavailable without a Tidal subscription or an iTunes purchase. But “Hold Up” is so visually rich that we mustn’t diminish the opportunity to play the video on loop.
Let’s revisit some highlights.