Peak
19
Weeks
20
Score
2,204
Chart Year
2009
he video begins with a dictionary definition of the word "diva", before cutting to a parking lot outside of a warehouse. Beyoncé, wearing a pair of "dangle shades", walks past a car full of mannequin parts into the warehouse. From here, she is accompanied by her two dancers and a variety of high fashion outfits. When she states "Diva's gettin' money..." she waves a fan made of $100 bills. During the bridge to the climax, Beyoncé dances on a single light and then during the climax, she is seen very glossy in another wardrobe choice dancing in robotic movements to the beat with gold punctuating the black and white scene. In one scene, Beyoncé is seen dancing robotically in front of a set of gold-tinted mannequins; while in another, she dances against a wall with two large chains hanging from the ceiling. During the last chorus, Beyoncé is in her last wardrobe change in front of window which is where the paparazzi had taken photos of her. At the end of the song, Beyoncé walks back out to the parking lot. She lights up a cigar and throws the lighter into the car, letting it explode. As she walks away, the intro to "Video Phone" (a track from I Am... Sasha Fierce) plays. The explosion retains its original fiery colors in contrast with the black and white
A number of commentators have described this collaboration with Sean Garrett as the feminine companion to Lil Wayne's hit song "A Milli." Beyoncé has a songwriting credit on most Sasha Fierce tracks. She co-wrote "Diva" with producer Bangladesh and Shaun Garrett. However, there are rumors on the web that the Texan singer did not actually pen the songs herself but employed a ghostwriter instead. Bangladesh addressed this matter during an interview with Bossip. He said: "It doesn't matter who is writing or producing the songs. Who is delivering them, is what matters. It doesn't matter if Beyonce is there physically writing the song. I mean even if she's not, it doesn't mean that she can't. It might be a case of her not having time." A further statement by Bangladesh implies that there is substance to the ghostwriter rumors. He said, "People from the outside looking in want to know whether or not she writes her own songs, she's on a level where things are handed to her. People wanna be a part of what she's doing. She either wrote it, or she can put her name on it. It doesn't matter because that's the boss she is." This is the song that American track and field star Alyson Felix likes to listen to before a race. "As athletes, we rely so much on that motivation from musicians and what they do," she told TeamUSA.org. "You're listening to their music in the warm-up field to get you pumped up. And I'm very specific. I have to listen to Beyoncé's 'Diva.' I have to get that alter-ego on. I have to go to that different place. I'm a really laid-back person, but when it comes to the track I've got to switch it on." "Diva" experienced a resurgence in popularity in late 2024 thanks to a viral TikTok trend where creators showcase their own diva-like moments.
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| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 3, 2009 | 96 | 30 |
| 2 | Jan 10, 2009 | 82 | 44 |
| 3 | Jan 17, 2009 | 78 | 48 |
| 4 | Jan 24, 2009 | 51 | 75 |
| 5 | Jan 31, 2009 | 37 | 89 |
| 6 | Feb 7, 2009 | 28 | 98 |
| 7 | Feb 14, 2009 | 21 | 105 |
| 8 | Feb 21, 2009 | 20 | 106 |
| 9 | Feb 28, 2009 | 24 | 102 |
| 10 | Mar 7, 2009 | 19 | 107 |
| 11 | Mar 14, 2009 | 21 | 105 |
| 12 | Mar 21, 2009 | 23 | 103 |
| 13 | Mar 28, 2009 | 30 | 96 |
| 14 | Apr 4, 2009 | 38 | 88 |
| 15 | Apr 11, 2009 | 50 | 76 |
| 16 | Apr 18, 2009 | 53 | 73 |
| 17 | Apr 25, 2009 | 62 | 64 |
| 18 | May 2, 2009 | 77 | 49 |
| 19 | May 9, 2009 | 89 | 37 |
| 20 | May 16, 2009 | 99 | 27 |