Tina Knowles Claps Back At Critics Of Beyoncé’s Halftime Show

Tina Knowles is standing sturdy in help of her daughter, Beyoncé, following criticism of the pop icon’s extremely anticipated NFL Halftime Present efficiency on Christmas Day.

The Houston-born celebrity delivered an electrifying present that includes songs from her newest album, “Cowboy Carter,” a genre-blending country-infused undertaking that dominated the Billboard 200 for 2 consecutive weeks. The setlist highlighted standout tracks like “16 Carriages,” “Texas Maintain ‘Em,” “Levii’s Denims,” and a reimagined model of “Jolene.”

Beyoncé’s efficiency wasn’t nearly her highly effective vocals and signature stage presence; it additionally introduced collectively a proficient lineup of collaborators, together with Shaboozey, Put up Malone, Tanner Adell, and Brittney Spencer.

Including to the magic of the present, Beyoncé’s 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, made a particular look as a dancer, marking one more memorable second after beforehand performing alongside her mom throughout the Renaissance World Tour.

Simply moments after Beyoncé’s halftime show ended, social media flooded with opinions, with many blasting the “Texas Maintain ‘Em” artist.

“Ummm… flags tucked into belt loops, the wrong way up, touching the bottom,” one X person argued. “Horrible covers of wonderful songs, a couple of indicators. Removed from an amazing efficiency.”

One other individual mentioned, “No, actually, it was not Christmasy in any respect and thought it was by no means gonna finish. What was that?”

“Horrible… Actually a slap to nation music. Not good for my part,” a 3rd expressed.

The present concluded with the “Single Women” hitmaker dramatically elevated on a scaffold above the sector, placing a finger-gun gesture as a “Bang” banner unfurled behind her, in response to The Specific on Thursday.

In response to ongoing discussions about such shows, NFL govt Troy Vincent bolstered the league’s strict stance on these gestures throughout an October assembly, emphasizing their prohibition on the sector. On the time, he mentioned, “There’s no place in skilled soccer for that. Take into consideration the place we’re as a society. … I don’t suppose that’s the place we’re and what we’re making an attempt to symbolize.”

After seeing the gesture, followers took to social media to ask “The place is the flag on Beyoncé for the finger weapons?!?!” and “Is the @NFL going to advantageous @Beyonce for finger weapons?!”

On Friday, December 27, Tina Knowles addressed the criticism surrounding Beyoncé’s charming halftime efficiency throughout the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans sport at NRG Stadium. The 12-minute set, now streaming on Netflix, sparked some backlash, main the proud mom to take to social media and defend her daughter’s artistry.

Knowles kicked off her response by sharing a fan’s message on Instagram, which immediately addressed and criticized those that had destructive remarks about Beyoncé’s efficiency.

“Regardless of whether or not you want Beyoncé’s music or not, it’s PROOF and motivation that regardless of how undeniably proficient you’re, individuals will at all times, ALWAYS, at all times have some destructive ish to say,” the remark learn.

Tina Knowles responded, “My sentiments precisely! It’s mind-boggling to me that you’d take your treasured Christmas day and watch a efficiency of somebody you hate and also you don’t suppose has expertise in an effort to go speak ish about it later.”

The pop star’s mother added, “Clearly you’re so obsessive about them, hooked on them, and secretly admire them, want you would be them, that you simply can not assist however to look at and critique and remark and say dumb ridiculous stuff that makes you seem like a joke!! So go to a different channel when it’s halftime watch goofy cartoons or Bozo the clown or one thing you may relate to and see your self in. Stated with love.”

Knowles additionally praised her daughter’s resilience, stating, “I’ve discovered a lot from her warrior spirit, of after they go low I work tougher ‘No weapon shaped towards me shall prosper’ one, two, three ready for the faux bots to return.’”

Beyoncé’s halftime present is at present streaming on Netflix.