Beyoncé And her husband, Jay ZThey've had their ups and downs over the years, however Tina Knowles She has stood by her brother-in-law through it all.
While Beyoncé documented Jay-Z's (real name Shawn Carter) betrayal of her album 2016, lemonadeAnd her sister, Solange KnowlesIt was notorious Caught hitting and kicking the rapper In a Standard hotel elevator after the 2014 Met Gala, Tina always praised Jay-Z.
Some fans wondered if Tina had turned on the music mogul when she apparently liked an Instagram post in December 2024 about Jay-Z being accused of raping a 13-year-old girl. Sean “Diddy” Combs In 2000. But later She claimed that her account had been hacked.
Keep scrolling to take a look at what Tina has said about Jay-Z over the years:
Jay-Z made his first public appearance after being accused of raping a 13-year-old girl with Sean “Diddy” Combs in the early 2000s. The 55-year-old rapper stepped out, alongside his wife Beyoncé, their daughter Blue Ivy Carter, and his mother-in-law Tina Knowles, at the premiere of Disney's Mufasa in Hollywood, California, on Monday, December (…)
December 2015
Tina wished Jay-Z a happy birthday via Instagram.
“Happy birthday to my handsome, wonderful, loving son. “The son I never had, but now have,” she wrote. The post came seven years after Beyoncé and Jay-Z's wedding in 2008. Tina designed Beyoncé's dress for the private ceremony.
May 2016
Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesDuring an interview with ABC 13, Tina responded to Beyoncé's album lemonade, Downplaying the numerous references to infidelity in the record.
“People make everything about cheating and betrayal. And yes, that's part of it because it's something you have to heal from. If you really listen to the poetry, it's a (message of) hope and redemption and hopefully that will be healing for people.” “It could be about a marriage.” anyone. I think everyone at one time or another has been betrayed and lied to, and it's about the pain — it's about the healing process — and it's about how you move past that and move on. “
Jay Z admitted to cheating during a 2017 interview with New York TimesPointing out that treatment helped him understand the relationship between his behavior and his childhood in which he grew up in a housing project in Brooklyn.
“You have to survive. So you go into survival mode, and when you go into survival mode, what happens? You've shut down all emotions. So, even with women, you'll shut down emotionally, so you won't be able to communicate.” In my case, it's deep. And then it all comes from there: infidelity.
November 2016
While Tina never addressed Jay-Z and Solange's infamous 2014 elevator fight — which many believe was connected to Jay-Z's infidelity — she did post a photo two years later of Jay-Z, Solange, and Solange's son, Daniel Julez Smith Jr. In the elevator. She promptly deleted the photo, apparently after realizing the snapshot might remind people of her past family drama.
Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Solange They issued a joint statement about the incident days after TMZ shared surveillance video of the elevator fight.
“As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage as of Monday, May 5, there has been a great deal of speculation as to why the unfortunate incident occurred. But the most important thing is that our family has dealt with it,” the trio told The Associated Press. “Both Jay And Solange share responsibility for what happened. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has come to light. They both apologized to each other and moved forward as a united family.”
Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs have had their ups and downs while building their successful hip-hop empires. The duo has been operating in similar industry circles since the 1990s — when Diddy and Jay-Z launched Bad Boy Records and Roc-A-Fella Records, respectively, in New York City — and the duo formed a friendly rivalry as their solo music careers took off. more (…)
April 2017
Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
Larry Busacca/PW18/Getty Images for Parkwood EntertainmentTina A shared Bounce image From Jay Z and Beyoncé's wedding to their anniversary.
“9 years already??? Congratulations to the Carters❤❤ on their anniversary 💐 (this is my arm fixing the dress lol),” she captioned the photo.
Tina said the same month the people That Jay-Z and Beyoncé were “amazing parents.” At the time, the couple's daughter Blue was 5 years old, and Beyoncé was pregnant with twins Rumi and Sir, who were born in June 2017.
February 2021
Tina praised her brother-in-law via Instagram For his work producing the Super Bowl Halftime Show, specifically Super Bowl LVwhich appeared The Weeknd As the main title.
“This is a love letter to my brother-in-law Shawn Carter,” she wrote. “The reason I wrote this is because we recently at the Super Bowl had the national anthem America the Beautiful and the halftime entertainment all be very talented black people.” I can’t help but remember when J took over the entertainment at Super Bowl, and he said things will never change unless we have someone inside that can make the decisions. I read all the terrible things people said calling him a traitor and they hated him for a long time but he kept moving forward because everyone He influenced change. He was criticized and harassed by his peers.
Tina continued: “You are a bad brother and I hope you continue to pave the way for others as you did in the past!! I have seen such extreme kindness and generosity so many times that people don't know anything about it! You are a real man who publicly admitted when you made mistakes in a very brave and classy way! You, in turn, influenced black youth culture. You're a bad ass brother. I love you so much!!❤️”
February 2022
Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100In the Discovery+ documentary series Profile: Black manTina recalled defending Jay-Z after a stranger made a rude comment about him.
“I can remember getting on a plane and an older white woman saying, ‘Oh, your son (your brother-in-law) is a gangsta rapper, right?’ How did you let him marry your daughter?’” Tina recounted. “And I said, ‘Yes, as well. “You suppose, 'But you should really go and do some research on this, because, no, he's a record company CEO.' And I said, 'He's a very good person. He gives and helps people.'
April 2022
“Happy anniversary to one of my inspirations for the couple,” Tina commented Instagram video Beyoncé and Jay-Z. “They work hard, laugh hard, and love hard ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽 14 years old.”
June 2024
Tina wished Jay-Z and Kelly Rowlandhusband, Tim WitherspoonHappy Father's Day via Instagram. (Beyoncé's Destiny's Child bandmate moved in with the Knowles family when he was a child, and Tina often referred to Rowland as her third daughter.)
“To my stepson. Two of the best fathers to do this. I'm so lucky to see you both at work with my grandchildren❤️❤️🙏🏽 Happy Father's Day @timspoon and Jay❤️,” Tina captioned a photo of Jay-Z and Weatherspoon.
December 2024
Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
Axel / Power Griffin / Movie MagicTina raised eyebrows when she apparently liked a social media post about the news A lawsuit accuses Jay-Z and Diddy of raping a 13-year-old girl In 2000. The post in question read: “Jay-Z and Diddy have been named in a lawsuit alleging rape of a 13-year-old girl.”
A day later, Tina shared a screenshot of the Notes app's manifest.
“I've been hacked! As you all know I don't play around my family. So if you see something uncharacteristic of me. Just know that's not me!” read the statement. Tina added in the caption: “Please stop playing with me!!!! “No weapon forged against my family will succeed.”
Jay Z He denied the “ugly” rape allegations. In a joint statement with Us Weekly.
“My wife and I will have to sit down with our children, one of whom is at the age where her friends will certainly watch the press and ask questions about the nature of these allegations, and explain people’s cruelty and greed,” he said. . “I am saddened by yet another loss of innocence. Children should not have to endure such at a young age. It is unfair to try to understand the inexplicable degrees of malice that aim to destroy families and the human spirit.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, call National Sexual Assault Hotline At 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
