If we were in charge of awarding the MacArthur genius grant, which we are repeatedly assured we are not, we’d give it to Beyoncé in a heartbeat. And not just because of her spectacular artistry and musical talent. But because she continues to prove herself to be one of the world’s most savvy businesswomen.

Take, for example, two of the singer’s most recent negotiations. The first was with Coachella when discussing the fee she would receive for performing at the 2018 festival. Beyoncé waived her usual appearance fee, asking for roughly $4 million from the organisers in exchange for retaining the rights to the concert footage.

Beyoncé’s savvy business decisions just made her a phenomenal amount of money