Column: The star delivered a breakneck, near-three-hour set on the first night of her tour, writes SFGATE's Paula Mejía.

On Christmas Day last year, Beyoncé gave fans a glimpse of what might be in store for the Cowboy Carter Tour when she performed several tracks with special guests like Post Malone, Shaboozey and daughter Blue Ivy for the halftime show during the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans football game at Houston’s NRG Stadium.

Beyoncé kicked off her highly anticipated “Cowboy Carter” tour at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium tonight, giving the first look at her 32-date trek spanning nine global cities. The show is the first taste of the “Cowboy Carter” tour experience,