Maya Rudolph channels Beyonce in amazing Tulane commencement speech

Tulane University graduates, friends and family thought they were getting a commencement speech from SNL's Maya Rudolph. Instead, they also got a surprise Beyonce performance.

Well...kinda. We're big fans of Rudolph's Bey impression from SNL, which totally nails Mrs. Carter's look, voice and bodysuit game.

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And on Tulane University's graduation on Saturday, Rudolph milked the stage at the Superdome in New Orleans, the hallowed ground that hosted Beyonce's 2011 Superbowl performance, with a special in-character performance.

She treated the audience to an unannounced four-minute-long rendition of the Star Spangled Banner (which someone had already sang earlier in the ceremony) that incorporated lyrics to Single Ladies, Drunk in Love and...Take Me Out To The Ball Game?

This is either the last commencement speech Rudolph ever gives...or she'll be booked every weekend next spring. Hey, it's cheaper than actually booking Beyonce!

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