Tina Knowles, mother of megastars Beyoncé and Solange, is here to clear the air and spill the tea about her very eventful internet escapades. Appearing on The Run-Through with Vogue podcast, the 70-year-old matriarch got candid about being the Beyoncé Hive’s unofficial queen mother—and occasional chaos agent.
Mama Bear, But Make It Online
“I’m a protector of my kids, and I just feel like that’s my job,” Tina declared, donning her invisible superhero cape. (Someone call Marvel; we’ve got a new Avenger.) Tina said she couldn’t help but step in when the internet came for her cubs, most recently after Beyoncé’s Christmas Day NFL halftime show.
“My kids are always like, ‘Mama, just ignore it,’” Tina said, rolling her eyes at their zen-like wisdom. “But I’m sorry—there’s only so much a mother can take before she starts wielding her social media sword.” Cue Miss Tina dramatically unsheathing an iPhone.
Oops, I Did It Again: The Accidental Like Chronicles
Tina also admitted she’s no stranger to the perilous double-tap. “It’s funny how many times I’ve liked something shady about my own kids,” she confessed, probably while Beyoncé and Solange collectively facepalmed in the distance.
Here’s how it usually goes down: Tina’s scrolling Instagram, sees Beyoncé in a cute pic, and thinks, “Aw, lemme like that real quick.” Only later does she realize the caption reads, “Beyoncé needs to sit down; Rihanna’s queen now.” Fans are quick to chime in, “Miss Tina, please delete this immediately! You’re liking shady posts!”
Her response? Probably something like, “My bad, I thought it was just a photo of Bey in a nice outfit!” Relatable.
The Jay-Z Drama: Tina Steers Clear
Now for the drama everyone’s been buzzing about. Recently, some sleuthing fans noticed that Tina’s account had liked posts about some pretty serious allegations involving her son-in-law Jay-Z. For the record, Jay-Z has denied these claims. Tina didn’t directly address this on the podcast, but she did share Jay’s hilarious social media advice.
“He’s always like, ‘Ma, if you’re gonna clap back, at least spell everything right! Don’t embarrass yourself out here!’” Jay-Z, a true stickler for grammar and style, apparently doubles as Tina’s unofficial editor-in-chief.
Enter Blue Ivy: Grandma’s Personal PR Manager
But Tina’s fiercest critic? Her 11-year-old granddaughter, Blue Ivy, who’s basically a tiny PR powerhouse. “Every once in a while, Blue will call me like, ‘Grandma, that post was so whack. Delete it NOW,’” Tina shared.
Does Miss Tina listen? Of course not. “Girl, I’m already on to the next thing!” she said, waving off Blue’s PR tips like the boss she is.
Final Thoughts: Long Live Miss Tina
Tina Knowles is the chaotic social media queen we didn’t know we needed. Between accidental likes, sassy clapbacks, and an entire family trying (and failing) to rein her in, she’s an internet legend. Miss Tina, keep being you—just maybe check the captions before you double-tap next time!
