Which Beyoncé song became famous for its single-ladies hand gesture in its music video?

“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” became famous for its single-ladies hand gesture in the music video.

The song was released in 2008 as a single from Beyoncé’s third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. Its black-and-white video features Beyoncé and two dancers performing tightly synchronized choreography, including the distinctive left-hand gesture that became widely imitated.

The track was written by Terius “The-Dream” Nash, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Beyoncé, and Thaddis Harrell. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and won three Grammy Awards in 2010, including Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song.

The title is often shortened to “Single Ladies,” but the official title includes “(Put a Ring on It). The dance is also sometimes attributed solely to Beyoncé, although choreographer JaQuel Knight played a major role in creating the routine.