Blue Ivy Carter,14, showed off her dancing chops in an unreleased childhood clip. Her proud grandmother Tina Knowles shared a video of Blue leaving it all on the floor of her dance recital at a young age, for the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
In the video, Blue was seen sporting a white tank top, white leggings, a colorful fabric around her waist, and she had her hair in a bun, as he danced along to catchy African beats on stage. Check out the video below.
Recommended videoYou may also likeBlue Ivy shows off her dance moves as a young girl
Tina captioned the throwback: “Blue Ivy has been killing it as long back as I can remember. Natural dancing roots!!! I love this video @therealdebbieallen recital!!!”
The dance company’s choreographer Angela Jordan reposted Tina’s video and recalled: “My African choreography! Blue Ivy was my class leader and killed the dance!”
Fans loved the wholesome video and flocked to the comments. One person wrote “BEEN THAT GIRL!!!! Go AWF Blue,” while another added: “She is exactly who she thinks she is.”
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy took the stage together for the past two tours
Other followers warned everyone to buckle up for Blue’s journey. One fan commented: “She’s BEEN a STARRR!!!!!! The world really needs to get ready for real,” as another continued: “She’s about to be a problem in a good way! Superstar Family!”
The Debbie Allen Dance Academy also commented: “We loved having Blue in our classes. I love it! Royalty!!”
Blue Ivy has since taken the world by storm alongside her mother Beyoncé, on the singer’s international Renaissance World Tour and Cowboy Carter Tour.
Blue Ivy has been dancing alongside her mother since 2023
Fun fact: it was actually Blue Ivy who pitched herself as a performer to Beyoncé, and believe it or not, the iconic entertainer wasn’t open to it at the beginning.
Beyoncé recalled in Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé: “Blue told me she was ready to perform, and I told her ‘no.’ I did not think it was an appropriate place for an 11-year-old on a stadium stage. All the things that I had to go through and obstacles that I had to overcome, prepared me, and she hasn’t had that struggle.”
Blue Ivy has also performed on the Cowboy Carter Tour
After the singer gave it some thought, she expressed: “I made a deal with her. I said, ‘if you practice and show your commitment, I’ll let you do one show.’ So we let her do it. I could feel her behind me going up that lift. I saw that glimpse of her face and I almost passed out…I thought, ‘why did I say yes?’”
Blue Ivy made her onstage debut in 2023 during the Renaissance World Tour, as she hit her dance break alongside her mother for the song “Power.”
She stayed committed to getting better and better during each rehearsal, and she revealed in the film: “I’m just gonna get better and better from where I am now. On the last show, I’m gonna be dancing as hard as I possibly can.”
After the tour concluded, the rising star reappeared during Beyoncé’s Christmas NFL halftime show in 2024.
In 2025, Blue Ivy regularly performed during the Cowboy Carter Tour, and her younger sister Rumi Carter, eight, also made her onstage debut alongside her, for Beyoncé’s performance of “Protector.”
Y’all! Tina Knowles is out here pulling at heartstrings this week as she shared an incredibly sweet birthday message for her granddaughter, Blue Ivy Carter, who just turned 14. The iconic mom and grandmother gave fans a rare glimpse into the love and pride she feels for the teen, hinting at just how special their bond has been since Blue was born.
Grandmother Tina Reflects On Blue Ivy’s Growing Up
In an Instagram post featuring a calendar of images documenting every year of Blue Ivy’s life since 2012, Miss Tina shared the joy and excitement she felt when she first learned of her granddaughter’s arrival. She reflected fondly on Blue Ivy’s early years, reminiscing about playing Princess and Barbie dolls together. Tina also praised Blue Ivy for being smart, kind, and humble, celebrating her many accomplishments and the remarkable young person she has become.
“I remember the day that we found out about you being in your mom’s womb. We could not have been more excited! We were told that you were the size of a blueberry and that is where your name came from! We all prayed together for you every single day till you were 12 weeks old in your mom’s belly! Then we prayed individually until you arrived months later. It was apparent that you were a fighter from the beginning, and you talked very early. And you were always smart as a whip we played Princess and Barbie dolls all the time and your imagination was incredible. To say that I’m a proud grandmother is an understatement! Even with all of your accomplishments and success, you remain a very sweet, kind humble human being.”
Miss Tina even affectionately concluded the sweet shoutout with, “To my manager, makeup artist, fashion adviser, my love. Happy Birthday,” playfully acknowledging the roles the internet has given Blue as the “manager” of the family.
Roomies Said: “Nothing But Respect For My Manager”
Fans flooded The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section with love and birthday wishes for Blue Ivy, making it clear everyone is feeling the Wednesday vibes. Miss Tina’s heartfelt post has us all crying in the club, swooning over her touching memories and pride for her granddaughter. And, of course, some can’t help but jokingly ask just how much Blue charges for managerial support, showing that even fans are taking cues from the family’s iconic moves.
One Instagram user @kellyaugustine said, “I cannot believe she is 14 already 😭”
This Instagram user @beyhivepure added, “‘To my manager’ IKTR!!!🤣💙”
And, Instagram user @ching_loso wrote, “Happy Birthday to the corporate manager 💙😂”
Then Instagram user @_1amazing_rn shared, “Ms. Tina You Didn’t Have To Make Me Tear Up Like This!! 😢”
While Instagram user @jadeoshodi commented, “the most iconic 14 year old ever“
The highly anticipated reunion tour with Brandy and Monica just hit a star-studded major stop, marking an “extra special” night in Newark, New Jersey. The Boys Is Mine Tour NJ stop was attended by an A-list group, including Beyoncé, Solange, and Patti LaBelle, turning the Prudential Center into a celebrity summit.
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Brandy and Monica may have been the main event, but the stop in Newark cemented the tour’s legacy. The energy and success of the entire run are a culmination of a history that spans more than 27 years. The performance at the Prudential Center marked one of the final stops before the tour’s conclusion, and it drew a who’s who of music royalty.
The Boys Is Mine Tour NJ: Sisterhood, Surprises, and A History of Hits
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After the Boys Is Mine Tour NJ stop, Monica quickly shared photos and videos on Instagram, giving a public shout-out to the women who were present to support the tour. Monica thanked Kelly Rowland, who has opened for the tour on several dates, for being a “class act” and for the “admirable” bond she shares with Beyoncé.
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Monica continued: “You ladies and your family have always shown me genuine love. And [Solange], how I adore you. I love all three of you.”
After the concert, clips show Bey and her daughter Rumi greeting Monica. Rumi is seemingly a huge Monica fan as she shyly said, “Hi Monica.” The mother-daughter duo also spoke with legend Patti LaBelle, who joined Kelly on stage earlier in the evening.
The Newark stop of the tour marks the second show that Beyoncé attended in support of her former Destiny’s Child sister, Monica, and Brandy.
The rest of the Carter family also attended, as clips report Jay-Z and Blue Ivy (who seems to be almost as tall as her dad!) backstage with Beyoncé and Auntie Solange.
According to Rap-Up, the stage at the Prudential Center was also packed with performances. Surprise appearances added extra star power to the already impressive lineup. Ne-Yo delivered the “smoothest vibes and countless hits,” including a performance of his classic hit, “So Sick.” He was joined by Lola Brooke, who performed “Don’t Play With It.”
The tour’s massive success has been noted by the entire industry. Previous stops have featured stars like Rihanna and Queen Latifah. Kehlani even paid tribute to Brandy during an earlier stop, calling her “Our vocal bible, our Black Cinderella,” cementing the importance of this reunion in R&B history. She also performed her current hit “Folded” for fans.
The Thursday night stop in Houston, TX also saw a celebrity fest as stars like Law Roach, Nas, JT, and Lala Anthony sat in the front row. Ciara, Fat Joe, and Max B also provided performances.
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During the Boy Is Mine Tour NJ stop, Monica took a moment to thank her co-headliner, Brandy, for their renewed partnership. She wrote, “Creating history together 27 years and counting! I’ve enjoyed watching the world celebrate your gift as you step further into your purpose!”
This public acknowledgment underscores just how far the two have come after years of on-again-off-again friendship. This final stretch of The Boys Is Mine Tour cements the tour’s status as a cultural homecoming, celebrating the growth and sisterhood of the two R&B legends.
Social media is STILL a’yammerin’ over Beyoncé‘s grand ‘ole Cowboy Carter album that continues to dominate social media trends with its culture-shifting blend of Texas goodness with a double shot of sweet honey Bourbon.
The 27-track album features Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Linda Martell, and a slew of Black Country music stars including Shaboozey, Willie Jones, Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, and Reyna Roberts.
Bey’s youngest daughter, Rumi Carter, is also featured on the album, being credited on “PROTECTOR.”
The world-stopping superstar first teased the album when she dropped its two lead singles, “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and “16 CARRIAGES,” on Super Bowl Sunday.
With the unexpected 2-pack, she made history the first Black female artist to reach No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and No. 1 on the Hot 100 Chart with a Country song.
“This album took over five years,” she said Bin a press release. “It’s been really great to have the time and the grace to be able to take my time with it. I was initially going to put Cowboy Carter out first, but with the pandemic, there was too much heaviness in the world. We wanted to dance. We deserved to dance. But I had to trust God’s timing.”
Beyoncé initially planned on dropping Cowboy Carter as the first act before Renaissance but the pandemic changed her plans.
“It’s been really great to have the time and the grace to be able to take my time with it. I was initially going to put Cowboy Carter out first, but with the pandemic, there was too much heaviness in the world. We wanted to dance. We deserved to dance. But I had to trust God’s timing.”
As expected, the Hive (and everybody else) galloped into formation over the buzzy release that wrangled up all sorts of hilarious shenanigans across the internet.
What’s your fave song (right now)? What track would you like to visuals for? What type of genre do you think Bey is taking over next? Rock & Roll or something else? Tell us down below and enjoy MORE hilarious Cowboy Carter tweets, memes, videos, and more on the flip.
After weeks of teaser trailers and speculation, the long-awaited “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” premieres globally on Friday.
On Thursday, I filed into my local theater almost 40 minutes before showtime, a miracle for someone as chronically late as myself. Decked out in all black, I tried my best to adhere to Beyoncé’s requested “cozy opulence” theme on a budget, wearing a Renaissance World Tour shirt, Ivy Park sweatpants and a classic logo hoodie from the athleisure line’s 2016 collection.
Amid the countless fashionable fans in attendance, the excitement and anticipation was palpable. We hyped up each other’s outfits, debated which merch to buy and spread the word that, yes, we would be reviving the famous “mute challenge” during her performance of “Energy.” The Renaissance World Tour was my first time seeing Beyoncé live, perched in the nosebleeds of the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. I knew the film would provide a much closer, more intimate lens to view the tour, both literally and figuratively, so I scrambled to buy tickets.
“Renaissance: a Film by Beyoncé” is not just a concert movie or a backstage pass into the psyche of the world’s greatest living entertainer. The film is a love letter to the Beyhive, Beyoncé’s fanbase, and the community — from Uncle Johnny to Blue Ivy Carter and beyond — that became an avenue for liberation.
“Renaissance means a new beginning and a rebirth,” she said in the film. “After all that we’ve been through in the world, I feel like everyone needs… a safe space to connect and be in community together.”
“After all that we’ve been through in the world, I feel like everyone needs… a safe space to connect and be in community together,” said Beyoncé regarding “Renaissance: Act I.”
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“It’s so many different bees in this hive,” the singer said in the film, rattling off the truck drivers, stage designers, dancers and more who crafted the tour experience across 56 stops. “It’s more than a concert. It’s a culture, it’s a state of mind, it’s a fantasy dream come true.”
In the “Renaissance” film, the Grammy winner’s unflinching dedication to excellence juxtaposes her humanity, struggles, flaws and all, ultimately showcasing the freedom she has harnessed along the way.
The movie begins with Beyoncé’s birthday performance on Sept. 4 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. After the opening ballad, “Dangerously in Love,” the 42-year-old pauses to deliver a moving, emotional speech on stage thanking all who have supported her throughout her 27-year career. She gently pats the tears that stream down her face, preserving her picture-perfect makeup. As she slowly ushers in the uptempo tracks from the “Renaissance” album, cameras pan across the crowd, showcasing fans belting the lyrics in unison.
Be it the vocals, costuming or choreography, the seamless editing and visual transitions point to the precision and intention that flow through every aspect ofBeyoncé’s performances. In one frame, mid-strut, she is seen in her latest custom Loewe ensemble. In another, without skipping a single beat, the music icon is wrapped in a campy catsuit from Emilio Pucci. As the movie progresses, we get to see the inner workings of the highest-grossing tour of the year and all those who mobilized around it, coordinating outfits, crafting posters and chanting lyrics together. The “Renaissance” is our spiritual revival.
The concert movie’s seamless editing and transitions are a testament to Bey’s precision and intention in her craft.
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With this film, fans can marvel at Bey’s journey, discipline and the execution of her vision. She is meticulous and methodical but still a human being, subject to some of the same concrete and abstract limits that we all are. Despite the bouts of sinusitis and bronchitis she battled, the audio malfunction that paused her show in Glendale, Arizona, and her knee surgery one month prior to tour rehearsals, Beyoncé always returned to the stage with even more fervor. After three hours in the theater, your tears will have run dry. Your words will certainly be insufficient to describe what you’ve just witnessed onscreen, and your spirit will feel nothing short of energized.
As her director of choreography, Fatima Robinson, said, “Beyoncé is the director of this show,” involved in every single nitty, gritty detail of the Renaissance World Tour. Her awe-inspiring, unrivaled work ethic commands attention and respect, but even now, she still has to demand it.
“Being a Black woman,” Beyoncé notes at one point on camera, “the way people communicate with me is different. Everything is a fight… Eventually, they realize this bitch will not give up.” She’s not deflated by imperfection or nonsensical pushback; she just goes harder.
Recalling memories of seeing her heroes perform live, Bey says that she understands the power of the stage, which only strengthens the adamance in her requests: pare back the lighting and pyrotechnics, find a wider camera lens, simplify the stage visuals. “Mom, you’re wasting your time over fingers!” said the Hive’s favorite “manager” Blue Ivy, at one point in the film, scolding her mother for fixating on the inflatable torso during “America Has A Problem.” But the veteran entertainer held her ground, explaining that she didn’t want the audience to be distracted from the music.
It was because of Blue Ivy Carter that Beyoncé did not remove “Diva” from the setlist.
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Like mother, like daughter, Blue Ivy is vocal and persistent. When Beyoncé considered cutting “Diva” from the tour’s setlist, her eldest daughter pleaded with her to keep it in, resulting in a genius “Just Wanna Rock” mashup and hilarious TikTok videos. Moreover, her firstborn daughter’s determination gave us the best part of the Renaissance World Tour: Blue dancing alongside Bey during “My Power” and “Black Parade.” After the anti-Blackness that was hurled online at Blue as a baby, to see thousands of concertgoers rally around the young performer felt restorative. Fans replicated that love for her during the premiere as cheers boomed and echoed through the theater when she made her appearance on screen.
Blue’s path to improvement as a performer was not one she embarked on alone. The touring family, namely dance co-captain Amari Marshall, spurred her growth. Tina Knowles lauded Marshall as her grandchild’s “stage momma,” and in the film, Bey said she’d trust her to take care of Blue. Dancers such as Carlos Irizarry, Honey Balenciaga, Darius Hickman and others gave a brief insight into what this opportunity meant for them personally; “trapllet” dancer Trinity Joy Sanders went viral online and, within months, landed her first professional gig working for Beyoncé. Drawn to her tenacity and rawness, Bey knew who she wanted and took a chance on her.
Without the tour family, the singer makes it clear to viewers of the film that there would be no Renaissance World Tour. Without the Black queer community, there would be no “Renaissance” album, period. LGBTQ+ icons and Black ballroom legends such as Kevin Aviance, Ts Madison, and Kevin JZ Prodigy, “the heartbeat of the Renaissance Tour,” received their overdue flowers in the movie.
“I am who I am. Either you take me or you don’t. I spent so much of my life as a people pleaser and finally, I don’t give a fuck. I have nothing to prove to anyone at this point.”
– Beyoncé, Mother of the House of Renaissance
The purpose of “Renaissance” was to celebrate unrecognized, unsung heroes and, in Bey’s words, to “use art to celebrate people’s differences.” She sought to create a space where “everyone is free, and no one is judged.” With bold anthems like “Church Girl” and “Break My Soul,” Beyoncé conveyed that perfectly.
She also honors the person who modeled fearlessness, none other than her late Uncle Johnny, by releasing the film on the 35th World AIDS Day. In the movie, Beyoncé wears the final dress he designed for her before his passing. When high fashion labels shunned Destiny’s Child, rejecting the idea of dressing Black country, curvy girls, Uncle Johnny and Tina Knowles stepped in. “Fashion saved my family,” Knowles said, recalling how integral it was to their survival.
Crediting Uncle Johnny with being the first person to expose her to house music, Bey said she often reflects on how challenging life must have been for him as a Southern Black gay man born in the 1950s. Nonetheless, her mother noted that her uncle would always leave a place better than when he came. When she looked into the Renaissance World Tour crowd, Knowles said, she saw people who reminded her of him.
From the crowd to the crew, all these people, these bees in the hive, have contributed to what we know and love as Beyoncé’s “Renaissance.” In the credits, she thanks everyone, from the drivers to the designers, stylists, producers, editors and more. No one in the hive gets left behind. “Renaissance” is not just the external product but what Beyoncé has acquired through this work.
Alongside her dancers, Beyoncé performs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
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By channeling her vulnerability and centering community, she radiates joy, exudes confidence and oozes shit-talking swagger, especially evident in her latest single, “My House,” which plays during the closing credits. Toward the film’s end, Bey reflects upon her career and life, admitting that while she thought her 30s were the pinnacle of pleasure, the 40s are only getting better. At the end of the tour, her husband Jay-Z asks Bey how she’s feeling. She responds with “proud,” proclaiming that she feels free.
Beyoncé is not beholden to any institutions or person’s expectations but her own. As she sings in “Alien Superstar,” she continues to set the bar, the standard for excellence. No Grammy nor singular award can ever define or erode who she is.
“I am who I am. Either you take me, or you don’t,” she says in the film. “I spent so much of my life as a people pleaser, and finally, I don’t give a fuck. I have nothing to prove to anyone at this point.”
If this is only Act One, I cannot wait to see what the next two hold.
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What’s better than one icon? Three! Despite all the talent onstage for Beyoncé’sRenaissance World Tour, Blue Ivy stole the show and gave her doting dad Jay-Z “goosebumps” every night.
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After more than a decade in the spotlight since her birth in 2012, Blue Ivy’s taking her rightful place at center stage. As easy as it may seem to be the ultimate celebrity seed, Blue truly inherited Hov’s hustle and Beyoncé’s boss work ethic. In an exclusive CBS interview with Gayle King, Jay-Z said it makes him “super proud” to see Blue Ivy “reclaiming her power” onstage.
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That lifetime in the limelight came at a cost: She was “born into a life she didn’t ask for.”
Trolls hated on everything from her natural hair to her facial features when she was just a baby. The shocking backlash led the Carters to protect Blue’s privacy, and their rarely seen 6-year-old twins Sir and Rumi. Jay said Blue taking on that same cruel world as an 11-year-old is better than any Hollywood ending.
“So since she was born she’s been in, like, scrutiny, and public eye, and everyone having an opinion of, you know, even a little girl, how she keeps her hair. So for her, to be on that stage and reclaim her power, and the song is called ‘My Power’ … you can’t write a better script,” he explained.
Ambitious Blue didn’t want to miss a single beat or a single show on the 56-stop Renaissance tour. She wanted to be by Bey’s side performing from the jump, but her parents made sure she earned her spot first. The determined little diva clearly rose to the occasion.
“She wanted to do it the first night, and we was like, okay, if this is something you wanna do, you can’t just go out there. You gotta go work with the dancers and go work. And she worked every day. I watched her work hard,” Jay-Z proudly professed.
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Jay also revealed that Blue was nervous performing for a crowd of 80,000 people, although she barely looked it. He fondly reflected on how she grew into her own throughout the tour. She immediately became a highlight of what Jay called Beyonce’s “best tour yet.” By the last performance in Kansas City, Blue looked like a real professional.
On May 26, Blue Ivy took the Renaissance tour stage for the first time in Paris. She performed with her mom for a medley of “My Power” and “Black Parade” from The Gift. It was a fitting choice, considering Blue contributed to the album.
The pint-sized powerhouse is already the second youngest Grammy winner for her feature on Bey’s “Brown Skin Girl” in 2021. She was also front and center when Beyoncé performed “Be Alive” from King Richard for the 2022 Oscars.
In 2017, Blue blessed the beat on “Blue’s Freestyle/We Family” for Jay-Z’s 4:44 album. The 5-year-old hilariously had one of the most memorable bars when she rapped that she’s “Never seen a ceiling in my whole life.”
Baby girl has bars and all the boom-kack a kid could need! While her famous family could, and seemingly does, give Blue the world, she’s not living in their shadows. That young star is already shining.
Check out part one of Jay-Z’s interview below.
What do you think of Jay-Z’s rare recent interview and Blue Ivy’s Renaissance tour takeover?
Jay-Z recently reflected on daughter Blue Ivy Carter’s stunning dance cameos during Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, as well as criticism that the child had faced in the past over her hair.
In a “CBS Mornings” interview released Friday, the rap mogul beamed with pride as he discussed the 11-year-old’s performances during her mother’s concert tour, which concluded earlier this month, and how the girl had evolved.
“I know how nervous she was, I know how frightened she was,” Jay-Z said.
He added that she was still eager to perform from the first tour stop regardless — including to tunes like “My Power,” which fittingly celebrates empowerment and self-love.
“What makes me super proud — and I still get goosebumps seeing her walk onstage — is because Blue’s been … born into a life she didn’t ask for,” Jay-Z said. “Since she was born, she’s been in scrutiny and public eye, and everyone having an opinion — even [on] a little girl, how she keeps her hair.”
He continued, “So for her to be on that stage and reclaim her power, and the song is called ‘My Power’ … you can’t write a better script.”
When she was just a toddler, Blue Ivy had been the subject of anti-Black commentary surrounding her hair and hair texture. In 2014, someone even created a petition calling for the child’s famous parents to “comb her hair.”
Beyoncé and Jay-Z also share 6-year-old twins Rumi and Sir Carter.
JAY-Z is a rapper, a businessman — and most importantly, a family man with a big heart.
During a tour of the “Book of HOV’ exhibit at @BKLYNlibrary, he told @GayleKing how his daughter Blue Ivy got her name and which part of the showcase brought tears to his grandma’s eyes. pic.twitter.com/TLtLxqmfiy
Elsewhere in his “CBS Mornings” interview, Jay-Z revealed what inspired Blue Ivy’s name.
The rapper said she was initially going to be called Brooklyn, but that he and Beyoncé grew attached to a nickname they gave the girl before she was born.
He said they would refer to Blue Ivy as a “blueberry” when they were given ultrasound pictures.
As Blue Ivy Carter approaches her twelfth birthday, her superstar father — Jay-Z — is sharing some long-awaited insight into his firstborn’s noteworthy name.
He Says Blue Ivy Was Originally Supposed To Be Named “Brooklyn”
The “On to the Next One” rapper shared his commentary during a sit-down with Gayle King on CBS Mornings.
While chatting it up, Jay-Z revealed what he and Beyoncé had initially wanted to name their daughter, and it’s apparently a homage to the NYC borough where he was born and raised.
“It was supposed to be Brooklyn. That was the name that we had in theory.”
However, their plans swiftly derailed after they came up with a cute nickname after an ultrasound.
“When we got the little sonograms, [she was] super small there, and we was calling her ‘Blueberry.’”
He added, “It was like a nickname. For nine months, we were like, ‘Look at the little blueberry!”
As a result of the cute nickname, Blue Ivy’s name iconic name came about. The rapper declared, “It just was natural. We just took the ‘-berry’ off and just called her Blue.”
The Roomies React To Jay-Z’s Revelation
Beneath The Shade Room‘s upload on the matter, the Roomies came thru to share their reactions to Jay-Z’s revelation.
One user going by @creatively_chi humorously expressed her disbelief over the inspiration behind Blue Ivy’s name.
“All this time we were thinking Blue’s name had some type of deep meaning behind it, and you mean to tell me her name is Blue because she was small like a blueberry… A BLUEBERRY!?”
Additionally, @mochahontas.__ got folks laughing by declaring, “all the girlies named brooklyn… You ain’t no divaaaaaaaa.”
Another Roomie, @sunnysscene, said she “thought it was symbolic of The Blueprint 4.”
“I thought it was symbolic of The Blueprint 4; Blue IV meaning his greatest album personified. I still think that…”
Similarly, @bashbaeby shared a whole account of how there has to be more to the story, citing her belief that Beyoncé had previously mentioned a “blue ivy tree” playing into the decision.
“There’s actually waaayyy more to that story too. Didn’t Bey say one day they were on vacay and she saw a ‘blue Ivy tree’ and saw that as a sign. (blue + IV…. Which is the Roman numeral for 4. 4 is their fav number. 4 also being the day Bey and Jay were born (9/4 and 12/4) and 4/4 is their anniversary.”
As for @grace.my.face, she proclaimed that Beyoncé “definitely said that was that man’s favorite color.”
“Beyoncé will tell us anything to get up out of her face…. She definitely said that was that man’s favorite color.”
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Queen Bey rarely descends from her Heavenly tower to address us directly but it actually happened when she posted an influencer-esque unboxing video for her buzzy new fragrance ‘CÉ NOIR’ that ships in November.
In the now-viral video, Bey gives us a mall food court-sample of her lovable personality while presenting her elegantly designed fragrance bottle that will cost you $160.
“I’m super excited. This is my ‘CÉ NOIR’ unboxing and it’s finally here after years of work,” she gushed in the black and white video. “I wanted something to be monolithic and I wanted something to have a little bit of intimacy so right here you can see inside the soul of the perfume.”
Going full influencer, she sprays her “first spray” with hilarious “ooh” adlibs before giggling at her adorable “‘CÉ NOIR,’ say no more” play on words to wrap up the video.
According to her website, the fragrance is “created in France, encased in art, and crafted and designed by Beyonce” with notes including clementine, golden honey, rose absolute, jasmine sambac, Namibian myrrh, and golden amber.
The pleasantly surprising development comes just weeks after she announced her upcoming Renaissance tour film that takes over theaters Dec. 1.
According to a press release, RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri.
“It’s about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft.
Received with extraordinary acclaim, Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR created a sanctuary for freedom, and shared joy, for more than 2.7 million fans.”
Check out the wig-snatching trailer below:
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Is Lizzo the next honourary member of the Knowles-Carter family?
The 35-year-old Grammy winner took to TikTok to upload a playful clip of herself at Beyoncé’s sold-out Renaissance World Tour concert in Poland earlier this week.
As fans cheered on Beyoncé during her electrifying “My Power” performance, Lizzo stole the crowd spotlight with a stunning rendition of the same dance moves Blue Ivy often showcases alongside her mom on tour.
Captured on camera by a friend, Lizzo flawlessly executed the entire choreography, hitting every move on cue. The songstress concluded her performance by defiantly raising her middle finger to the camera.
Fans flocked underneath the video, which currently boasts almost 500k likes, to share their praise for the “Good As Hell” singer, with even Spotify’s official account writing: “okay the hive just found blue’s understudy”.
A devoted fan of Queen Bey, Lizzo captured another memorable moment at the concert with a separate vid. The singer couldn’t hold back her emotions this time as Bey paid tribute to her and other influential Black female artists by proudly showcasing their names on a massive screen, leaving Lizzo deeply moved.
Over on the ‘gram, Lizzo shared a clip from the concert with a thoughtful caption about why the shoutout meant so much to her, writing that the experience was an “honor.”
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