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Naomi Campbell, Lupita Nyong'o, and More Make Cameos in Beyonce's 'Black is King'

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Beyoncé has finally released her new visual album 'Black is King' on Disney+, and the stunning project is stacked with celebrity cameos from Queen B's famous friends and collaborators. Of course, the real scene stealer was 8-year-old Blue Ivy Carter, whose appearance in the trailer threw Twitter into a frenzy. But stars like Naomi Campbell, Lupita Nyong'o, Pharrell Williams, and more definitely deserve honorable mentions.

Here, every celebrity cameo in 'Black is King.'

1

Pharell Williams

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During the sequence for 'Water' with Salatiel, Williams appears in front of a large blue tile wall, wearing a teal outfit.

2

Wizkid

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Nigerian singer Wizkid introduces the track 'Brown Skin Girl,' backed by a pink wall and suited women.

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Naomi Campbell

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Beyoncé's sings about a few famous friends during a verse in "Brown Skin Girl." First up is supermodel Naomi Campbell: "Pose like a trophy when Naomis walk in / She need an Oscar for that pretty dark skin."

4

Lupita Nyong'o

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Next is Nyong'o, who appears in a stunning white gown as Beyoncé sings: "Pretty like Lupita when the cameras close in," referring to the actress's successful career. Nyong'o won an Oscar in 2014 for her role in 12 Years a Slave.

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5

Kelly Rowland

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Last is Beyoncé's good friend and Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland. Bey uses a play on words with Rowland's last name: "Drip broke the levee when my Kellys roll in."

6

Adut Akech

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The Sudanese model also appears during the "Brown Skin Girl" segment alongside Campbell.

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7

Jessie Reyez

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Flanked by two dancers, Reyez performs "Scar" during a dramatic scene in the woods.

8

Jay-Z

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It's not uncommon for Jay-Z to make an appearance in one of Bey's projects, this time making his entrance in a black chauffeured car.

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9

Tiwa Savage

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In "Keys to the Kingdom," Nigerian singer-songwriter Tiwa Savage wears a beautiful yellow outfit.

10

Lord Afrixana

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With a yellow boa constrictor around his shoulders (casual), Lord Afrixana introduces the track "Dont Jealous Me" alongside Yemi Alade and Mr. Eazi.

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11

Shatta Wale

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The Ghanaian singer is featured during "Already," where he's shown sitting on a throne and a horse.

12

Busiswa, Moonchild Sanelly, Nija and Tierra Whack

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In one of the final sequences, Beyoncé forms the ultimate squad for "My Power" with Busiswa, Moonchild Sanelly, Nija and Tierra Whack.

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