Donald Trump makes yuge mistake and mispronounces Beyoncé's name

Bee-on-say, or you get eliminated.
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Undecided voters, do with this information what you will: Donald Trump does not know how to pronounce Beyoncé's name.

The Republican presidential nominee made the gaffe when he decided to express a distaste for Beyoncé and Jay Z at his rally in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Trump dismissed the couple's recent concert supporting his rival Hillary Clinton, claiming, "I get bigger crowds than they do."


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Trump also implied the music superstars should wash out their mouths with soap, which is an interesting position to take after his "grab them by the pussy" comment was leaked.

But Trump's worst offense against Queen Bey at the rally? Mispronouncing her name, which obviously rhymes with slay. That's just disrespectful.

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Tricia Gilbride was a Reporter for Mashable Watercooler. Tricia focused on the intersection of celebrity culture and the Internet. Previously, she worked as a fashion writer and a social media manager. She also edits Women-Artists.org, a blog and annual print publication, and looks exactly like her cat.

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