Tina Knowles Shares the Sweet Advice Blue Ivy, 13, Gave Sister Rumi, 8, About Performing on Stage with Beyoncé
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Los Angeles, CA — Tina Knowles, proud grandmother and matriarch of the Knowles-Carter family, is revealing a touching moment between her granddaughters Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter, showcasing the next generation of talent and grace in Beyoncé’s household.
During an appearance on The Sherri Show on Monday, October 27, Knowles spoke candidly about how her 13-year-old granddaughter Blue Ivy not only grew from her own experience performing alongside her mother during the Renaissance World Tour, but also shared heartfelt advice with her younger sister, Rumi, before she joined the stage for the Cowboy Carter Tour.
Learning Grace and Resilience Under the Spotlight
When asked how Blue Ivy handled public scrutiny after her first on-stage performances, Knowles praised her granddaughter’s strength and growth. Performing in front of 70,000 people a night, Blue learned early on how to face criticism while staying true to herself.
“Because you have to be taught that,” Knowles explained. “Kids don’t learn it from just accident. You have to say to them, ‘It’s more important to be a good person,’ and that you have to work for what you get. Nobody’s going to just hand it to you because you are somebody’s daughter or because they like you. You have to work hard.”
This lesson, rooted in humility and perseverance, reflects the family’s approach to fame—one centered on work ethic, gratitude, and self-belief.
Rumi’s Moment in the Spotlight
Knowles went on to describe how 8-year-old Rumi followed in her sister’s footsteps, eager to join her mother on stage. When host Sherri Shepherd asked whose idea it was for Rumi to perform, Knowles laughed:
“Who do you think? Rumi’s!”
According to her grandmother, Rumi had been asking for several years to be part of her mother’s shows. “She’s been saying, ‘I’m ready, Mama! I’m ready!’” Knowles recalled. Eventually, Beyoncé agreed—giving Rumi a song where she could “come out and be herself.”
Big Sister’s Guidance: “You Might Need to Calm It Down”
After Rumi’s early performances, social media buzzed with excitement—and opinions. It was then that Blue Ivy stepped into her role as a big sister and mentor.
Knowles shared the adorable exchange:
“People were making all these crazy comments. And Blue was like, ‘Rumi, you might need to calm it down.’”
By the third or fourth show, Rumi began developing her own sense of stage presence and personal style. “She would pick out her own outfits,” Knowles said. “Ty would come and she’d be like, ‘No, I don’t like that. I don’t want that.’”
When Knowles asked what her plan was for the night, Rumi replied with wisdom well beyond her years:
“Be myself.”
That simple declaration, Knowles said, was a breakthrough moment. “It was really good for her confidence.”
A Family of Creativity and Connection
The story highlights the Knowles-Carter family’s deep commitment to nurturing authenticity and artistry in the next generation. While Beyoncé continues to redefine global performance standards, her daughters are already learning how to balance creativity, individuality, and professionalism under the guidance of both their mother and grandmother.
Knowles, 71, also shared a recent behind-the-scenes moment with her granddaughter that melted fans’ hearts. In June, she posted a clip on Instagram showing Blue Ivy doing her grandmother’s makeup before a fashion event in Paris. The video, set to Beyoncé’s “II Hands II Heaven”, showed Blue’s steady hand applying a bold red lipstick.
In the caption, Knowles wrote:
“I did not have a makeup artist, so I asked my talented granddaughter Blue Ivy to do my makeup. She did a fabulous job. ❤️❤️ What y’all think?”
A Legacy of Empowerment
From generation to generation, the Knowles family continues to pass down not only talent but values—hard work, humility, and self-confidence. Through lessons like Aretha Franklin’s to Beyoncé, and now Beyoncé’s to her daughters, the message remains constant: artistry is about authenticity, and strength begins with self-belief.
As Knowles summed up her granddaughters’ growth with pride, one thing became clear — the spirit of empowerment and excellence in the Knowles-Carter family is alive and thriving.
