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What Tina Knowles Wants to See Granddaughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter Do Next

Tina Knowles shared insight into what she hopes for Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughters Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter during an exclusive interview with E! News.

By Jennie Ekpa, Brahmjot Kaur Sep 19, 2025 4:41 PM
| Updated Sep 19, 2025 6:59 PM
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Tina Knowles is ready for her granddaughters to run the world. 

And it can be however they want. Indeed, Beyoncé's mother shared her hopes for Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter's next chapter after the sisters stepped into the family business. 

"Just that they're healthy and happy, whatever they decide that they want to do," Tina exclusively told E! News at the Elizabeth Taylor Night of Compassion in Beverly Hills on Sept. 18. "I don't care if it's fishing. I'm going to be right there to support them because they're their own people, and they got their own ideas."

As Tina—who took the stage with her grandkids and the Grammy winner for "Protector" at the Cowboy Carter tour in May—put it, "They do exactly what they want to do."

Beyoncé—mom to Blue Ivy, 13, twins Rumi and Sir Carter, 7, with Jay-Z—has helped share the music world with her entire family, especially on tour.

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"That was on my bucket list, to be on the stage with them in some capacity," Tina gushed. "So, it was fun. It was really fun."

For the 71-year-old, working alongside her daughters—including Beyoncé, 44, and Solange Knowles, 39—throughout her career has been more than just a sweet dream. 

"It's the best because, first of all, they're creative geniuses," she explained. "I learned so much from them, but it's also just being able to hang out with them and contribute in some way."

From helping with Beyoncé's style during her early days with Destiny's Child to funding Solange's 2012 trip to South Africa for a music video, which was for debut track "Losing You," the matriarch has made her mark in their careers.

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She emphasized, "They have been everything to me."

Tina is grateful that she can guide her grandkids, too. With Blue Ivy performing alongside her mother, she praised the teen's "quest for creating things."

"She's always creating something and working with her hands and her mind," she told E! In March. "She's pretty amazing."

And with her youngest granddaughter making her musical debut on Beyoncé's song "Protectors," Tina added, "I'm so proud of Rumi. All of my grandchildren, all of them are amazing."

Now, park your Lexus and throw your keys up to stick around for a closer look at the Carter family kids.

A Sweet Feature

Beyoncé featured daughter Rumi Carter on her new country album Cowboy Carter

"Protector," the fourth song on the project, begins with Rumi asking, "Mom, can I hear the lullaby, please?" The clip leads into an acoustic ballad reflecting on her deep love for her children.

Gilded in Gold

While pregnant with her twins, the award-winning singer gave an incredible performance at the 2017 Grammys. It's safe to say Rumi and Sir Carter had the best seats in the house!

One-Month Milestone

A month after welcoming her twins, the proud mom took to Instagram to gush over the babies. She wrote, "Sir Carter and Rumi 1 month today."

Cuddles

In July 2022, Beyoncé thanked her kids ahead of her Renaissance album release.

"I want to give a special thank you to Rumi, Sir and Blue for allowing me the space, creativity, and inspiration," she wrote on her website alongside this photo. "And a special thanks to my husband and muse, who held me down during those late nights in the studio."

The Proud Family

The group posed together as The Proud Family for Halloween 2023.

All Smiles

The Houston native flashed a huge smile as she carried her babies.

Renaissance Tour

Rumi joined Bey and Madonna for a backstage tour photo in July 2023 alongside Madonna's daughters Mercy, Stella and Estere.

Splashing Around

The twins adorably took a dip in the ocean in matching outfits.

Daddy's Girl

The father-daughter duo looked at the amazing views as they enjoyed a boat ride together.

New Year, New Footage

The "Spirit" singer kicked off 2021 with a sweet video that captured heartwarming moments with her family. "Cheers to a New Year Beyhive," she captioned her Instagram. "2020 divided us and united us. Most could not see loved ones and we felt too many losses, but we were united by our humanity."

Birthday Beauty

To celebrate her 38th birthday, the award-winning singer shared behind-the-scenes pics of how she rang in her special day. In one photo, her kids help her blow out her candles.

Sweet Shout-Out

The "Black Parade" singer honored her son during the Black Is King visual album, writing, "And to all our sons and daughters, the sun and the moon. Bow for you. You are the keys to the kingdom."

Black Is King Cameo

A family affair! Beyoncé struck a pose with her daughters, as well as her mother, Tina Knowles, during the "Brown Skin Girl" music video in Black Is King.

Mini-Me

A moment that was too cute for words!

Life's a Beach!

In March 2021, The Lion King actress shared rare photos of her little ones enjoying a beach day in Malibu, Calif.

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