She made history breaking the record for most Grammy wins ever after scooping her 32nd gong at Sunday’s ceremony.
But Beyonce, 41, missed out on accepting the coveted Best R&B song for her track Cuff It after getting stuck in traffic.
Actress Viola Davis – who herself became an EGOT after winning a gong at the ceremony – took to the stage to announce the nominees before revealing Beyonce as winner.
The camera then appeared to search the star-studded audience to find the pop superstar but failed in an awkward live TV blunder.
After an embarrassing few moments the camera then returned to the stage with Terius ‘The Dream’ Gesteelde-Diamant and Nile Rodgers accepting the award on the singer’s behalf.
Ooops: Beyonce got ‘stuck in traffic’ and misses accepting Grammy for Best R&B Song in awkward TV blunder on Sunday
Singer-songwriter The Dream said: ‘Beyonce thanks y’all’ before host Trevor Noah stepped in to explain ‘Beyonce is on her way’.
Going on to explain that she was ‘stuck in traffic’ and would be arriving shortly.
Guitarist Nile then said: ‘When I got called to play on this song it was the most organic thing that ever happened to me. I heard this song and I just said ‘I want to play on that. Right now,’
‘And it was one take. I promise. I played it. It was one take. … It was just what I felt in my heart and I’m so happy to be working with you all.’
The former Destiny’s Child singer then made her grand entrance with host Trevor joking: ‘The queen is officially in the building. Ladies and gentlemen, Beyonce Knowles.’
Before adding: ‘I was shocked that traffic could stop you. I thought you traveled through space and time.’
He later presented the beauty with her award at her table where she was sat with husband Jay Z, 53.
The superstar singer had been nominated for nine awards and walked away with Best R&B Song, Best Traditional R&B Performance, Best Dance/Electronic Music Album and Best Dance/Electronic Recording.
The Lemonade hitmaker was tearful during her acceptance speech as she thanked her husband, children, and late gay uncle.
Awkward: The camera then appeared to search the star-studded audience to find the pop superstar but failed in an award live TV blunder
No show: After an embarrassing few moments the camera then returned to the stage with Terius ‘The Dream’ Gesteelde-Diamant (right) and Nile Rodgers (centre) accepting the award on the singer’s behalf (pictured with host Trevor Noah)
Despite a triumphant night, the Queen Bey was unable to secure a win in the elusive Album Of The Year category as she lost out once again on the biggest prize of the night to Harry Styles.
The 29-year-old British singer won for his album Harry’s House as he beat an impressive field of ten that included ABBA – Voyage, Adele – 30, Bad Bunny – Un Verano Sin Ti and Beyoncé – Renaissance.
Earlier in the night, Harry beat out heavy competition including Adele and Lizzo as he earned the first award of the night at the star-studded event.
Better late than never: Host Trevor later presented the beauty with her award at her table where she was sat with husband Jay Z, 53
Incredible: The superstar singer had been nominated for nine awards and walked away with Best R&B Song, Best Traditional R&B Performance, Best Dance/Electronic Music Album and Best Dance/Electronic Recording
Surnames not needed: (L-) Adele, Beyonce and Lizzo
He earned Best Pop Vocal Album for his third solo album Harry’s House at the star-studded event.
The As It Was hitmaker beat out ABBA – Voyage, Adele – 30, Coldplay – Music of the Spheres, and Lizzo – Special.
Adele earned her one Grammy Award on the night in the Best Pop Solo Performance category for smash hit track Easy On Me.
The 34-year-old hitmaker triumphed over Bad Bunny – Moscow Mule, Doja Cat – Woman, Harry Styles – As It Was, Lizzo – About Damn Time, and Steve Lacy – Bad Habit.
Lizzo was one of the biggest winners of the night as she earned the coveted Record Of The Year gong for smash hit About Damn Time.
Shock and awe: Lizzo was one of the biggest winners of the night as she earned the coveted Record Of The Year gong for smash hit About Damn Time
The 34-year-old Minnesota native beat out a very impressive and packed field including ABBA – Don’t Shut Me Down, Adele – Easy on Me and Beyoncé – Break My Soul.
Perhaps the most shocking moment of the night came when Bonnie Raitt was a surprise winner of the Song of the Year award.
The 73-year-old singer’s Just Like That staved off competition from a star-studded field of nominees that included Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Harry Styles, Beyonce and Adele.
Sam Smith and Kim Petras earned Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for hit Unholy as the 30-year-old transgender German singer accepted the honor on behalf of the pop duo.
Kendrick Lamar won three gongs including the coveted Best Rap Album for Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.