Beyoncé Experiences a Family Loss: «We Will Miss Him Greatly»
Her mother, Tina Knowles, has communicated the sad news through her social media profile
Tina Knowles’ brother and Beyoncé’s uncle, Rowland Martin ‘Butch’ Buyincé, has passed away at the age of 77. The news has hit Beyoncé’s family like a heavy burden, and they have deeply mourned his death. It was the singer’s own mother who revealed the loss with great sadness through her official Instagram profile.
Through her official account, she posted a beautiful message that left the hearts of her thousands of followers frozen. The diva’s mother lost her older brother, and Queen B lost her uncle in a difficult moment for the entire family.
The farewell included a final reminder for the family: «He had an amazing wife, Jeanette, and a devoted daughter, Dana, and two beautiful grandchildren, Yvette and Roland. He was very loved. Safe travels Butch. Rowland Martin (Butch) Buyincé June 1946 – February 2024 Rest in Peace.»
So far, Beyoncé has not commented on this loss through her social media. It’s worth noting that family is very important to the artist, who has experienced various dramas such as her parents’ separation due to infidelities that revealed the existence of a half-brother, as well as the death of another uncle to whom she dedicated the album Renaissance (2022)
«And many thanks to my uncle Jonny. He was my godfather and the first person to expose me to much of the music and culture that inspired this album. Thanks to all the pioneers who started the culture, to all the fallen angels whose contributions have faded without recognition. This celebration is for you,» the artist expressed at that time.