Beyonce explains why she 'did not want' daughter Blue Ivy onstage with her during Renaissance tour

Beyonce doubled down on her top priority as she navigates her multifaceted career and family life
PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2024
Beyonce praised her talented daughter Blue Ivy but also said she wants to protect their family's privacy (Getty Images)
Beyonce praised her talented daughter Blue Ivy but also said she wants to protect their family's privacy (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Beyonce opened up about why she did not want her 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy, to perform alongside her during the Renaissance world tour.

The iconic pop star, who shares Blue Ivy and seven-year-old twins Rumi and Sir with her rapper husband Jay-Z, revealed in an honest interview that it was not her idea for Ivy to take part in the tour.

Blue Ive Carter and Beyoncé perform onstage during the
Blue Ivy and Beyonce performed onstage during the Renaissance World Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia (Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Blue Ivy's desire to perform

Despite Beyonce's initial hesitation, her eldest daughter showed a keen interest in performing onstage.

The 'Dance For You' singer shared that Ivy's participation was entirely self-driven, saying, “Blue is an artist. She has great taste in music and fashion."

"She is a fantastic editor, painter, and actress. She has been creating characters since she was three. She’s a natural, but I did not want Blue onstage," she continued.

"Blue wanted it for herself. She took it seriously and she earned it. And most importantly, she had fun! We all watched her grow more and more every night before our eyes," Beyonce said in her conversation with GQ.

When she joined her Texas-born superstar mother onstage in Paris and other cities, Ivy's talent was on full display, captivating audiences with her dance routines.

Beyonce's idea of balancing fame and family privacy

Beyonce shared that she has always been adamant about protecting her family's privacy and emphasized that she has worked extremely hard to keep her personal life out of the public eye despite being part of one of the wealthiest families in the music industry.

“It’s very easy for celebrities to turn our lives into performance art," the 'XO' singer said, adding that she did not want her family to become a brand, like some other celebrities and their children.

"I have made an extreme effort to stay true to my boundaries and protect myself and my family. No amount of money is worth my peace," she noted.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 09: Beyoncé attends the premiere of Disney's
Beyonce shared that she has always been adamant about protecting her family's privacy (Getty Images)

Although her music career has always been her priority, the business mogul is equally dedicated to her role as a mother.

She revealed that her young children accompany her everywhere, from the office to the studio, and even to her dance rehearsals.

“They come to my office after school, and they are in the studio with me. They are in dance rehearsals," said Beyonce.

"I always dreamt of a life where I could see the world with my family and expose them to different languages, architecture and lifestyles," she added.

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