Blue Ivy is clearly following in her mother Beyoncé‘s footsteps. At just under 13 years old, she’s already shown impressive talent on stage. During the Renaissance World Tour, she wowed the crowd as one of her mom’s dancers and even had her own dance break. Luckily, it didn’t interfere with school, since part of the tour happened over the summer. Her talents don’t stop there—she also lent her voice to a character in Mufasa, Disney’s latest movie inspired by The Lion King.
A year later, Blue Ivy is back on stage with her mom. This time, it was during Beyoncé’s NFL performance: a Christmas special called Cowboy Carter that aired during halftime of the game between the Texans and the Ravens. The show, full of incredible musicians, dancers, and surprises, made Blue Ivy one of the standout stars—and it’s no accident!
Blue Ivy: A Reflection of Beyoncé on Stage
Beyoncé has made her eldest daughter, Blue Ivy, her on-stage alter ego. From the start, she introduces Blue with the iconic Charlie’s Angels audio, a reference that fans associate with Beyoncé’s Destiny’s Child days. This immediately elevates Blue to star status, as it’s clear all eyes are on her.
But that’s just the beginning. During the performance of ‘Ya Ya,’ Blue literally becomes her mother’s shadow—a reflection of everything Beyoncé does on stage. While Beyoncé is at the center, surrounded by dancers, the only person who stands above her is Blue.
Blue mirrors her mother’s every move, performing from a raised platform, and she’s the only person, besides Beyoncé, who gets the audience’s attention.
Another standout moment for Blue Ivy happens during ‘Texas Hold’Em.’ She appears to Beyoncé’s left, spinning alongside her as the only person to do so. This adds a personal touch, bringing Beyoncé, who often seems untouchable, closer to her audience.
Throughout the performance, Blue wears the ‘Cowboy Carter’ band, just like the other dancers, while Beyoncé doesn’t. This suggests that Blue may be wearing it as a tribute to her mother, further highlighting their special bond.
The Importance of Blue Ivy
Cowboy Carter is a very special album for Beyoncé. It’s her way of paying tribute to the country music she grew up with in her home state of Texas. But the journey hasn’t been easy. When she performed Daddy Lessons—a country-inspired track from Lemonade—at the 50th Country Music Association Awards in Nashville in 2016, she faced criticism from the more conservative side of the country music scene. Many purists didn’t welcome her performance, and as Vulture reported, “her appearance upset traditionalists, sparking debates about whether ‘she is country or not’ and revealing blatant acts of racism.”
Eight years later, Beyoncé has changed the narrative. With Cowboy Carter now the most-streamed country album of the year, she not only performed a 15-minute country set at an NFL halftime show but also made sure all the musicians and dancers involved were African American. Blue Ivy’s prominent role in the performance wasn’t just for show—it carried a message. Beyoncé is making it clear that the next generation will grow up with fewer prejudices and more freedom to follow their dreams. Because country music is for everyone.
Article in Spanish for LOS40 Spain.
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