Over the years, many celebrities have revealed all kinds of odd hobbies and habits they have developed over the years. From Angelina Jolie’s large collection of knives and daggers to Tom Hanks’ large collection of over 250 typewriters, there are all kinds of things that people are invested in. This also includes the iconic singer Beyoncé, who has perhaps one of the most peculiar and rather dangerous hobbies of all: beekeeping. Here’s all you need to know about why she is interested in beekeeping and how she does it at her own home.
Beyoncé has 80,000 bees at home
In 2020, the singer first opened up about this eccentric hobby of hers while talking to British Vogue. She revealed that she kept two beehives in her home, which collectively had over 80,000 bees in them. In the interview, the star also revealed that she harvests honey from the bees, and they have provided her and her family with hundreds of jars of honey.This is also not the only thing that the star is focusing her energy on when it comes to bees. In another interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Beyoncé revealed that she is working on growing her own hemp and honey farms.
Beyonce shared that she has 80,000 bees in her family home and that she is into beekeeping. (Instagram)
Beyoncé discussed opening her own hemp and honey farms
While talking to the outlet, she shared, “During quarantine, I went from overindulging to creating positive rituals drawing from past generations and putting my own spin on things. I discovered CBD on my last tour, and I’ve experienced its benefits for soreness and inflammation. It helped with my restless nights and the agitation that comes from not being able to fall asleep. I found healing properties in honey that benefit me and my children.”Because of all of this, the star was prompted to build her own establishment in the industry. She mentioned, “And now I’m building a hemp and a honey farm. “I’ve even got hives on my roof! And I’m so happy that my daughters will have the example of those rituals from me.”
Why Beyoncé started beekeeping as a hobby
The singer had her own personal and heartfelt reasons for starting beekeeping. She shared that her daughters were the main reason as to why she wanted to keep the bees in her home, adding, “I started the beehives because my daughters, Blue and Rumi, both have terrible allergies, and honey has countless healing properties.”
Beyonce started beekeeping because her children were extremely allergic to a lot of things, and honey has a lot of healing properties. (Instagram)
Over the years, on multiple occasions, the ‘Morning Dew’ singer has shared that she values her family above all else and does everything for them. She has also spoken about how values were instilled in her from a young age, noting that her parents have been her driving force throughout life. While talking to Harper’s Bazaar, she shared, “My mother has always been my queen and still is. She has always been so strong and is filled with humanity. She worked 18 hours a day with calloused hands and swollen feet. No matter how tired she was, she was always professional, loving, and nurturing. I try to handle my work and run my company in the same way. My father constantly encouraged me to write my own songs and create my own vision. He is the reason I wrote and produced at such a young age.”On the work front, Beyoncé recently re-released her ‘B-Day’ album from 2006 to celebrate its anniversary. She also accompanied the rerelease with specialized and limited-edition merchandise for her fans.
