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Tina Knowles is setting the record straight and shutting down the online chatter about her allegedly scolding her granddaughter Rumi Carter during Beyoncs ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour. A viral clip had the internet gagging, claiming Mama Tina was giving Rumi the side-eye for interrupting her moment. But yall know Tina doesnt play when it comes to her family! She spilled the tea on what really went down!
Tina continued her book tour in support of her recently-released memoir, ‘Matriarch.’ And on Wednesday, May 21, she made a stop in Brooklyn, New York, to sit down with Gayle King. Tina opened up about that viral moment during their candid chat at the Brooklyn Paramount. In video footage posted on Facebook, Gayle didnt hesitate to bring it up, reenacting Tinas gesture when Rumi attempted to speak into Beyoncs microphone.
Bey had brought her mom out on stage to help celebrate her achievement of becoming a New York Times Best Seller with her book. But Rumi couldnt help but try to get a word into the mic, prompting Tina to interfere.
Beyoncs introducing you, and Rumi goes to her, and she’s saying, Mommy, mommy, Gayle said, mimicking Tinas move. Tina and the crowd were brought to laughter by Gayle’s interpretation before the former hairstlist had some words to share on the situation.
People wrote all kinds of narratives about it, but it was real life. Grandmas dont play, Tina joked. She then got serious, revealing:
It really wasnt that, it was just that she was reaching for the mic because she wanted to say something and I realized that. And she was pulling, and I was like, Oh, God, Thats all that needs to happen. The mic hits her in the face, and they say, ‘Oh, Beyonce hit her in the head.’
Fast-forward to Friday, May 23, and Tina Knowles was back to hyping up her grandbaby Rumi Carter during the Cowboy Carter tour. The youngster joined her mom and big sister Blue Ivy on stage for their heart-melting performance of ‘Protector’ as the tour made its stop in New Jersey the night before.
In a video Tina shared on Instagram, Rumi and Bey were twinning in matching fur coats, sharing a sweet embrace while Beyonc was hitting those iconic runs. Tina couldnt hold back her pride, captioning the post, “My beautiful grandbaby Rumi singing with her mom and wearing a matching coat is the cutest moment ever.”
In the comments section of Ms. Tinas post, fans were clearly loving the sentimental moment between Rumi and Bey. Heres what some of them said
@qween.k.vee wrote, Rumi said no girl IM SO IN LOVE WITH YOU
@shannonbalenciaga shared, Its the best part of the concert. A forever memory
@beyxkelly shared, Its her pointing to Beyonc while sayingso in love with you we love RuRu
@diabtheink wrote, Blue was like ok girl you can clock out now! Rumi looking like FINALLY! My niece is TIED!
@dabtheink wrote, Beyonce is a whole a** Momma! How TF old am I!?!?
@jayscottttt wrote, awwww i think she shouted i appreciate you to the audience
@hollyrpeete shared, The multigenerational love is so beautiful
@chocolatecoveredscorpion wrote, Something about this tour feels like a celebration of motherhood, and I love it
@shawneyyboi wrote, She shouldve named this, The Carter Girls Tour We coming for them at this point.
