In an interview with Extra, Tina spoke fondly about her grandchildren but admitted she had envisioned a different future for Blue Ivy—one that didn’t involve the spotlight. Her comments appear to contrast with earlier reports suggesting Beyoncé and Jay-Z had been grooming their daughter to eventually follow in their musical footsteps.
Despite her initial reservations, Tina acknowledged the undeniable talent Blue Ivy has demonstrated during her increasingly frequent public performances alongside her mother.
“It’s the best, because at the end of the day, the most important bonus of that is I just see the confidence just growing every day,” Tina said, reflecting on how performing has helped her granddaughter blossom.
Tina also noted the physical growth and poise Blue Ivy has developed over the years. “Blue is tall, she’s like 5’9″, and she’s 13 years old,” she said, clearly impressed. “And I would always say, ‘Stand tall because your grandma always wanted to be tall.’”
She recalled that Blue Ivy once slouched shyly, but that has changed significantly in recent years. “She would still kind of slump a little bit, and now we got the model pose and she is strutting and she is confident—and that’s the most important thing to me,” Tina shared.
While Tina may have hoped her granddaughter would pursue a path outside of entertainment, it’s clear she is proud of the confidence, maturity, and poise that Blue Ivy is displaying on stage. The young star has performed as a dancer during Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, earning widespread praise for her professionalism and stage presence.
Blue Ivy, who won a Grammy Award in 2021 for her contribution to Beyoncé’s Brown Skin Girl, has gradually become a familiar figure on the world stage. Her appearances have generated excitement among fans and hinted that the next generation of the Carter legacy may be ready to take the spotlight.
Still, Tina’s remarks offer a rare glimpse into the hopes and emotions of a grandmother who has watched her family grow up under the intense gaze of the public eye. Though she once envisioned a quieter life for her granddaughter, Tina now embraces the joy of watching Blue Ivy grow into her own—with grace, talent, and unwavering confidence.