Darci Lynne Stuns the Internet After Nailing Beyoncé’s Hardest ‘Halo’ Riff A Cappella — “That’s Impossible Without Music!”
In a jaw-dropping moment that’s taken over social media, America’s Got Talent alum Darci Lynne proved once again why she’s a powerhouse performer — with or without her iconic puppet Petunia. This time, she stepped up to a challenge that would make even seasoned singers sweat: tackling Beyoncé’s famously intricate riff in “Halo” completely a cappella.
The 19-year-old singing ventriloquist, who first stole America’s heart as a child with her golden buzzer-winning performances, posted a lighthearted “riff battle” video with Petunia. But what started as fun turned into a jaw-dropping showcase of pure vocal talent. When Darci attempted the part of the song where Beyoncé sings, “Hit me like a ray of sun, burning through my darkest night,” fans were floored — and so was Darci herself.
“That is so hard!” she exclaimed, laughing at the difficulty of the run. But viewers begged to differ. “You didn’t just hit it — you murdered it,” one commenter wrote. Another added, “I’ve heard professionals avoid that riff entirely. Darci just did it with no backing track. Unreal.”
The moment was especially poignant for longtime fans who have watched Darci grow from a shy teen with a puppet into a fearless solo performer. Without a single musical instrument, her raw vocal power shone through in a way that had even skeptics calling her “the real deal.”
And it wasn’t just fans who noticed. Within hours of the video going live, fellow performers, vocal coaches, and even past AGT contestants were reposting the clip, with one music producer writing, “This girl can out-sing half the industry. No gimmicks, just talent.”
As the video continues to rack up views, one thing is clear: Darci Lynne is no longer just the girl with the puppet. She’s a vocal force in her own right — and if this “Halo” moment is any indication, her next act might just be her biggest yet.
Watch the full performance before it breaks the internet — and see why fans are saying Darci Lynne just took Beyoncé’s crown
