Beyonce trolled as she admits she 'forgot to thank' daughter Rumi in Grammys speech for Album of the Year

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Beyonce’s long-awaited win for Album of the Year was a defining moment in her illustrious career. However, during her acceptance speech, she inadvertently forgot to mention one very special person—her younger daughter, Rumi.

Beyonce, who took home the coveted award for her album 'Cowboy Carter', was overjoyed by the recognition, calling the victory “surreal.”

Beyonce thanks daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi for their special roles in her album

Speaking to ET's Kevin Frazier shortly after the win, she reflected on her journey. “It’s been 25 years of just working really hard and trying my best to keep growing and keep opening up doors,” Beyonce said.

Beyonce expressed that she was "very honored" and "happy" that her 13-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, could witness her win. 

However, as the interview continued, the 43-year-old artist admitted that she forgot to thank her youngest daughter, Rumi, 7, who had a special role in the album.

Beyonce said with a smile, "[She's] taller than me. I don't like it at all!" Beyonce said, referring to Blue Ivy. "I'm so happy that she was here and Rumi, who was on the album, my youngest daughter, she was watching. I forgot to thank her, so I can thank her now. Thank you, Rumi!" Beyonce added.

Rumi’s contribution to 'Cowboy Carter' is featured in the track 'PROTECTOR'. The 7-year-old’s voice opens the song with the line, "Mom, can I hear the lullaby, please?"

The track, along with other parts of the album, is a beautiful display of Beyonce’s familial bond, further illustrating the role her children play in her creative process.

Beyonce faces backlash on social media after apologizing for overlooking daughter

Following Beyonce's heartfelt apology for forgetting to thank her daughter Rumi during her Grammy acceptance speech, Facebook users quickly took to the platform to mock and criticize the singer.

A user said, "Did she thank her husband for paying the Grammys off?"

Another added, "Don’t worry about it her husband can buy her another award next time and she can thank her then."

One commentator remarked, "She's gone to the other side. She isn't human anymore."

"She was so fake when she heard her name!" said a critic.

Someone else said, "Shame on Her."

One individual chimed in, "So she has a child that she adores and she has a child that she ignores."

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