Fargo Couple Receives Surprise from Beyonce After Gender Reveal

The Carlsons had their third child's gender revealed by Beyonce at a concert, and now the superstar has sent them flowers and a note congratulating them.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 2:31pm

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Nearly eight months after revealing the gender of their third child at a Beyonce concert, Lauren and Cameron Carlson of Fargo, North Dakota, received a personal note and flowers from the superstar congratulating them on the birth of their 'newest cowboy', their son Levi.

Why it matters

The Carlsons' experience highlights Beyonce's personal connection with her fans and her willingness to make special moments for them, even months later. It also shows the lasting impact a surprise like this can have on a family.

The details

In May 2025, the Carlsons secured front-row seats to a Beyonce concert in New Jersey. That week, they had found out they were having their third child and decided to see if Beyonce would reveal the gender. To their surprise, Beyonce brought the gender reveal to the center stage, showing the crowd that the Carlsons were having a baby boy. In late January 2026, the Carlsons received a bouquet of flowers and a note from Beyonce congratulating them on the birth of their 'newest cowboy', their son Levi.

  • In May 2025, the Carlsons had Beyonce reveal the gender of their third child at her concert in New Jersey.
  • In late January 2026, the Carlsons received a surprise delivery from Beyonce with flowers and a note congratulating them on the birth of their son Levi.

The players

Lauren and Cameron Carlson

A Fargo, North Dakota couple who had Beyonce reveal the gender of their third child at one of her concerts in May 2025.

Beyonce

A popular American singer and songwriter who granted the Carlsons' request to reveal the gender of their third child at one of her concerts, and later sent them flowers and a note congratulating them on the birth of their son.

Levi Carlson

The Carlsons' third child, a baby boy born in late 2025, whose gender was revealed by Beyonce.

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What they’re saying

“That was like an out-of-body experience. I didn't really grasp what was happening.”

— Lauren Carlson

“There's 50,000 people at that concert, so feeling like that love was crazy. Everyone cheering for us, everyone, like, surrounding us. And, yeah, it was so amazing.”

— Cameron Carlson

“We feel very lucky that we're even a blip on her radar. It's just really special, and we feel it.”

— Lauren Carlson

“We love you. Beyonce, thank you so much. We'll remember it forever.”

— Cameron Carlson

The takeaway

This heartwarming story showcases Beyonce's personal connection with her fans and her willingness to create special moments for them, even months later. It's a testament to the lasting impact a surprise like this can have on a family.