Beyonce hands out over $37k in gift cards to Walmart shoppers

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Last Updated : Dec 22 2013 | 12:45 PM IST

Beyonce surprised Walmart Shoppers by showing up at the store and paying the first 50 dollars of each customer's holiday gifts.

Few hours before headlining The Mrs. Carter Tour at the TD Garden, the 32-year-old singer headed to the store and took over their intercom

The 'Single Ladies' hitmaker said that she had stopped by the store because her record had just arrived, People magazine reported. According to a rep for the singer, her contribution to the 750 customers made for a total of 37,500 dollars in gift cards.

Beyonce also pushed a shopping cart around the store while interacting with shoppers and employees, and even bought a few items, including a doll and pink toys.

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First Published: Dec 22 2013 | 12:36 PM IST

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