Beyoncé talks protecting her peace and explains why we don’t have ‘Cowboy Carter’ and ‘Renaissance’ visuals

Beyoncé rarely does interviews. When she does, however, she definitely has some things to say.

Beyoncé rarely does interviews. When she does, however, she definitely has some things to say. The superstar is the cover subject for the October issue of GQ in a story titled, “The Business of Being Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.” Beyoncé is adding spirits to her empire of music, clothing and haircare lines with a whiskey named after her great-grandfather, SirDavis. She’s also reflecting on her life and career. Having this year released her eighth album, the acclaimed “Act II: Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé told the publication, “I am proud of what I have been able to do, but I also recognize the sacrifices — mine and my family’s.” “There was a time when I was pushing myself to meet unrealistic deadlines, while not taking the time to enjoy the benefits of why I was working so hard. There aren’t many of us from the late ’90s who were taught to focus on mental health,” she reflected. “Back then, I had little boundaries, and said yes to everything. But I’ve paid my dues a hundred times over.” Which is probably why she wasn’t initially on board when her now 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, wanted to join her mom as a performer during the Renaissance tour.