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Beyonce Releases Surprise Single For Hurricane Relief

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Beyoncé isn’t finished doing her part for hurricane relief in wake of the storms that have torn through Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

The 36-year-old singer released a surprise single Thursday night and all the proceeds she receives will be going to hurricane relief charities. (RELATED: Jennifer Lopez Makes Generous Donation To Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico)

The song is a remix of J. Balvin and Willy William’s “Mi Gente,” according to Page Six. Beyoncé sings in English, French and Spanish on the track which translates to “my people.”

“I am donating my proceeds from this song to hurricane relief charities for Puerto Rico, Mexico and the other affected Caribbean islands,” Beyonce said in an Instagram post which included a link to donate at Beyonce.com/reliefefforts.

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Beyoncé is a native of Houston, Texas, the first city to be hit by the recent storms when Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Hurricanes Irma and Maria followed, causing devastation in Florida and the islands of the Caribbean.

Beyoncé is just one of many celebrities who have pitched in to respond to the natural disasters.