I’m a, a diva, hey, I’m a, I’m a, a diva, hey
I’m a, I’m a, a diva, hey, I’m a, I’m a, a diva
I’m a, I’m a, a diva, hey, I’m a, I’m a, a diva
I’m a, I’m a, a diva, hey, I’m a, I’m a, a di—
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustler, of a hustler, of a, of a hustler
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustler, of a hustler, of a, of a hustler
Stop the track, lemme state facts:
I told you, gimme a minute and I’ll be right back
Fifty million ’round the world and they say that I couldn’t get it
I done got so sick and filthy with Benjis, I can’t spend it
Are you gon’ be talking shit? You act like I just got up in it
Been the number one diva in this game for a minute!
I know you read the paper: the one that they call a queen
Every radio ’round the world know me ’cause that’s where I be first
I’m a, a diva, hey, I’m a, I’m a, a diva, hey
I’m a, I’m a, a diva, hey, I’m a, I’m a, a diva
I’m a, I’m a, a diva, hey, I’m a, I’m a, a diva
I’m a, I’m a, a diva, hey, I’m a, I’m a, a di—
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustler, of a hustler, of a, of a hustler
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustler, of a hustler, of a, of a hustler
When he pull up, wanna pop my hood up
Bet he better have a six-pack in the cooler
Getting money, diva’s gettin’ money
If you ain’t gettin’ money, then you ain’t got nothing for me
Tell me somethin’ (tell me somethin’): Where yo boss at (where your boss at)?
Where my ladies up in here that like to talk back (that like to talk back)?
I wanna see her (I wanna see her), I’d like to meet ya (I’d like to meet her)
What you say? (Not to me!), she ain’t no diva (she ain’t no diva)!
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustler, of a hustler, of a, of a hustler
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustler, of a hustler, of a, of a hustler
Since 15 in my stilettos, been strutting in this game
“What’s yo age?” was the question they asked when I hit the stage
I’m a diva, best believe her, you see how she getting paid?
She ain’t callin’ him to greet her, don’t need him, her bed’s made
This is a stick-up, stick-up (I need them bags, all that money.)
We’re gonna stick-up, stick-up (You see them ask, “Where that money?”)
All my ladies get it up, I see you, I do the same
Take it to another level, no passengers on my plane
I’m a, a diva, hey, I’m a, I’m a, a diva, hey
I’m a, I’m a, a diva, hey, I’m a, I’m a, a diva
This is a stick-up, stick-up (I need them bags, all that money.)
Stick-up, stick-up (You see them ask, “Where that money?”)
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustler, of a hustler, of a, of a hustler
Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustler, of a hustler, of a, of a hustler
I’m a, I’m a, a diva, I’m a, I’m a, a diva, I’m a, I’m a, a diva
The Empowerment Anthem: Redefining the Diva
“Diva” by Beyoncé is a bold declaration of female power and independence. Through its assertive lyrics and catchy hooks, the song positions the diva not as a stereotype of vanity, but as a hardworking, self-made woman—a “female version of a hustler.” Beyoncé flips the script, celebrating ambition and financial success in women, while challenging outdated perceptions. She addresses criticism head-on, asserting her sustained dominance in the music industry and her ability to thrive without relying on anyone else. The song’s repetitive, chant-like chorus reinforces this message, making it an anthem for confidence and self-worth, especially for women who break barriers and claim their place at the top.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, Shondrae Crawford (Bangladesh), Sean Garrett
- Release Year: 2008
- Label: Columbia Records