A Beautiful Family’: Beyoncé’s Daughters Steal the Show During ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Opening

Blue Ivy Carter, 13, and Rumi Carter, 7, joined their mother, Beyoncé, onstage during an electric performance of “PROTECTOR” from the singer’s latest album, “Cowboy Carter.”

The girls were dressed to the nines, with Blue front and center as she danced. Although Rumi didn’t join in on most of the choreography, she happily stayed close to her mom as the performance continued.

In clips shared online, Rumi waved excitedly at the cheering audience and sweetly embraced her mother, causing Beyoncé to chuckle, pause mid-song, and return the gesture. Blue joined them before ushering her little sister backstage.

Fans couldn’t help but jokingly note Rumi’s enthusiasm during the show. “Rumi always extra😂,” one said. “Rumi brings tears to my eyes. Protect her at all costs!” another exclaimed.

Others couldn’t help but notice Blue’s striking resemblance to her mother, as one person observed, “Blue has her mothers whole face she’s definitely giving Beyoncé 2000.”

Another echoed the sentiment as they said, “Blue Ivy is so grown up 😭 how? She is the spitting image of her mom. A beautiful family.”

It’s not the first time the Carter siblings have made headlines. Blue, being the eldest, is more accustomed to the spotlight compared to her younger brother, Sir, and her sister.

Rumi also makes public appearances now and then, but Sir? Not so much. This concerned fans earlier this year when Jay-Z stepped out in style with Rumi and Blue at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025.

They arrived at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, with the 55-year-old rapper and his daughters wearing matching black outfits as they entered the stadium.

Blue rocked a denim outfit, a leather jacket, and oversized sunglasses. Rumi sported a jacket with white stripes as she carried a small yellow handbag and wore a lanyard around her chest. Jay-Z kept it casual in a T-shirt, pants, a beanie, and sunglasses.

Social media users quickly noticed the absence of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s son, Sir. One netizen asked, “What’s wrong with Sir?” Others defended the family’s privacy. “Some of y’all need to worry about your own family. You want to see their son so you can talk about him too?” one person wrote.

More online discussions centered around Sir’s absence, with some pointing out that Jay-Z never brings him to sporting events. Another questioned why he is rarely seen in public. A curious netizen asked, “Why is Sir always missing?! Where he be[sic]??” Someone else expressed the same sentiment, “Where is the boy. [sic]”

Some continued to speculate, noting that despite being Rumi’s twin, he is hardly photographed or seen attending outings with them. Meanwhile, others defended the family, recalling that Beyoncé had previously mentioned Sir dislikes large crowds, adding, “So there’s no need for her to expose him to yall [sic] nosey folks.”

Neither Beyoncé nor Jay-Z has addressed the speculation, leaving the reason for Sir’s absence unclear. However, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, shared insight into her grandchildren’s personalities in May 2024, which may explain why Sir is less visible than his sisters.

“Sir is very quiet,” Tina said, adding that her grandson “does all of the numbers stuff, so he’s not into fashion as much.”

Meanwhile, Tina described Rumi as a highly creative child with a passion for fashion and painting, while she praised Blue for her intelligence, calling her “very, very smart.”

Sir’s sisters have already made their mark in different ways. Rumi became the youngest female artist to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 with her feature on Beyoncé’s song “Protector” from the album “Cowboy Carter,” breaking the record previously held by Blue Ivy for “Brown Skin Girl” in 2019.

While netizens saw Rumi at the Super Bowl, her older sister, Blue, has been drawing even more attention, most notably when she attended the 2025 Grammys with her mom and dad.

At the event, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s eldest daughter’s choice of outfit sparked intense debates among fans.

Blue wore a stunning blue corset gown paired with a diamond necklace. As her mother won Best Country Album for “Cowboy Carter,” they shared a heartfelt hug.

Later, she proudly stood by Beyoncé’s side when the singer accepted her first Album of the Year award for “Cowboy Carter.” Fans had mixed reactions to Blue Ivy Carter’s dress. Some admired its elegance while others debated its age appropriateness.

One fan felt strongly against the outfit choice, stating, “She’s too young for that.” Another user agreed, “That dress is not ok for being 13.” “Baby girl looks like a grown woman,” one fan observed.

Others shared similar opinions about Blue Ivy’s appearance, suggesting her outfit was too mature for her age. Some felt that children should dress more age-appropriate, while others expressed concern that she looked older than 13.

Others felt that her makeup made her look older and suggested that she should be allowed to enjoy a more typical teenage experience.

However, not all comments were critical. One fan praised, “Love blue ivys dress so pretty! [sic].” while another fan admired her stunning look: “Absolutely beautiful. Effortlessly.”

Despite the mixed reactions from fans, the event marked a special night for the Carters, with Beyoncé taking home two major Grammy awards. Taylor Swift presented the award for Best Country Album to Beyoncé, marking the first time a Black woman has won in the category.

In her acceptance speech, Beyoncé thanked God, her family, fans, and the artists she worked with on the country album. She noted, “Sometimes genre is a cold word to keep us in our place as artists and I just want to encourage people to do what they are passionate about.”

The singer, who was surprised when her name was called as the winner of the award, added, “I’m still in shock. Thank you so much for this honor.”

Afterward, members of the Los Angeles Fire Department presented Beyoncé with the Album of the Year award. She was excited to have Blue by her side as she gave her acceptance speech. Later, when she was interviewed, she said the win was “very surreal.” She appreciated the love she received from the country community that night, noting, “I am very grateful.”

Beyoncé also spoke of the work she has done over the years, “It’s been 25 years of working really hard and trying my best to keep growing, keep opening doors. So, I’m just very honored, very honored. And I’m happy that my daughter got to see that.”

The mom of three then chatted about her kids and made a joke about Blue’s height, “She’s taller than me. I don’t like it all.” She also spoke of one of her twins, “Rumi, who’s on the album, my youngest daughter, she was watching, and I forgot to thank her. So I get to thank her now, thank you Rumi.”

Beyoncé has previously spoken of her parenting journey, including how she embraces the challenges and joys of raising Rumi, Blue, and Sir. She acknowledged that as they grow, their individuality becomes more pronounced.

The singer finds parenting to be a journey of self-discovery, requiring patience and faith. Her twins, whom she considers a blessing, bring even more depth to the experience.

When it comes to balancing motherhood with her career, she seamlessly integrates her children into her daily life. Beyoncé divulged that they accompany her to work, whether in the studio, at dance rehearsals, or in her office after school.

This exposure has naturally allowed them to pick up her choreography and immerse themselves in her world. Hence, despite its demands, she finds fulfillment in motherhood, viewing it as grounding and rewarding.

Blue has immersed herself in Beyoncé’s creative world, often joining her on stage. During her mom’s “Renaissance World Tour,” she made waves dancing beside her mom.

Beyoncé opened up about this experience, “Blue is an artist. She has great taste in music and fashion. She is a fantastic editor, painter, and actress. She has been creating characters since she was three. She’s a natural, but I did not want Blue onstage. Blue wanted it for herself.”

The proud mom added that Blue took her role as a dancer seriously, earning the spot and title. She loved how her daughter had fun and enhanced her skills every night in front of an audience.