All About Blue Ivy, Beyoncé and JAY-Z's Older Daughter

Mar. 15, 2025

Jay Z, daughter Blue Ivy Carter and recording artist Beyonce attend the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2018 in New York City.Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty

BeyoncéandJAY-Zare crazy in love with their three children:Blue Ivyand twinsRumiand Sir.

They welcomed their oldest child, daughter Blue Ivy, in January 2012.

“I feel more beautiful than I’ve ever felt because I’ve given birth,” Beyoncé told PEOPLE in April 2012 afterbeing named PEOPLE’s World’s Most Beautiful Woman. “I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a purpose on this earth.”

While speaking onLeBron James’ show,The Shop: Uninterrupted, JAY-Z also opened up about becoming a father.

“It’s amazing. It’s a very grounding thing … I didn’t learn how to swim until Blue was born,” he said. “There goes everything you need to know. This is a metaphor for our relationship. If she ever fell in the water and I couldn’t get her, I couldn’t even fathom that thought. I gotta learn how to swim. That’s it. That was the beginning of our relationship.”

Five years later, the proud parents made Blue a big sister. They welcomed twins, Rumi and Sir, in June 2017.

While Beyoncé and JAY-Z are known for being private when it comes to their three children, that hasn’t stopped them fromletting Blue Ivy be in the spotlight. She hascollaborated with both of themon several projects, includingdancing alongside her famous momduring Beyoncé’s 2022 Academy Awards performance of “Be Alive.” Blue Ivy has alsojoined her mother onstage several timesduring Beyoncé’s ongoing Renaissance World Tour.

In July 2024, Blue Ivy won the YoungStars Award at the BET Awards, and grandmaTina Knowlescongratulated her with a sweetInstagrampost.

“Congratulations my Blue Blue! Imarvel at your talentyour beauty your intelligence but I am most proud of your kindness and down to earth attitude,” she wrote.

Here’s everything to know about Beyoncé and JAY-Z’s daughter, Blue Ivy.

She was born on Jan. 7, 2012, in New York City

Upon the news of her arrival, the pair’s famous friends were quick tocongratulate the newly minted family of three. “Welcome to the world princess Carter!,“Rihannatweeted.

The pairreleased the first photo of Bluealongside a handwritten note approximately one month after she was born. “We welcome you to share in our joy,” the new parents wrote. “Thank you for respecting our privacy during this beautiful time in our lives.”

In a 2013 interview withVogue, Beyoncé recalled the experience of welcoming her first child. “My family and my closest people were there when I gave birth,” she said. “Everything that scared me just was not present in that room. So for me to really let go and really appreciate every contraction … It was the best day of my life.”

She holds two Guinness World Records

Blue Ivy Carter attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 08, 2020.Allen Berezovsky/Getty

Allen Berezovsky/Getty

When Blue Ivy was 2 days old, JAY-Z recorded her vocals and incorporated them into his song “Glory.” The Roc Nation founderwrote the song about his firstborn daughter, and it features lyrics abouta miscarriage his wife had previously experienced.

“Glory” debuted on the U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, making Blue a Guinness World Record holder for being theyoungest person to have a song appear on a Billboard chart.

In 2021, Blue — whosings on the opening and closingof Beyoncé’s track “Brown Skin Girl” and has a writing credit for the song —won best music videoas a featured artist at the 63rd AnnualGrammy Awards. This earned her a second Guinness World Record title for being theyoungest individually credited winnerat the Grammys.

The single also features SAINt JHN and Wizkid andappeared on the albumThe Lion King: The Gift.

She made history twice for her appearance in “Brown Skin Girl”

Blue Ivy smiling.Beyonce/ Instagram

She has a stylist

Blue Ivy Carter (L) and Beyonce Knowles-Carter attend the World Premiere of Disney’s “THE LION KING”.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Just like her parents, every time Blue Ivy steps out, all eyes are on her. To help her look her best, the parents have enlistedManuel Mendez— who has worked as Beyoncé’s personal assistant — to be their daughter’s personal shopper and stylist.

Mendez has been styling Blue since she was 20 months old and is credited with some of her most iconic looks, including her ensemble for JAY-Z’s “Family Feud” music video and the custom Valery Kovalska white suit shewore to the 2018 Grammys.

Mendez also lends his talent to Rumi and Sir and frequentlyposts lookshe pulls together for the Carter children.

Jay-Z and his daughter Blue Ivy Carter poses for a photo in the game of the Boston Celtics against the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals on June 13, 2022.Jim Poorten/NBAE/Getty

Jim Poorten/NBAE/Getty

Whilesitting courtside with her dadfor Game 5 of the NBA Finals in 2022, the jumbotron panned to JAY-Z, who smiled and lovingly gave his daughter a kiss on the cheek. In the now-viral video, Blue can be seen mouthing, “Dad, my hair,” as he embraced her.

She also snubbed her dad on one of the most memorable days of his life — finding out he’d beinducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

JAY-Z was dropping Blue off at school in 2021 when he received the news he was an inductee. Recalling the moment while appearing on HBO’sThe Shop: Uninterrupted, the father of three said, “As she walked away I was like, ‘Yo, give me a kiss, I’m in the Hall of Fame!’ ” His daughter didn’t seem too impressed, as she replied, “Bye, Dad.”

She helped induct her dad into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Blue Ivy Raps Jay-Z’s Lyrics for Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Induction.Rock & Roll Hall of Fame/YouTube

Despite seeming unimpressed at first, Blue had a hand in the October 2021 induction ceremony, where her dad became the first living solo rap artistinducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In a pre-recorded video, Blue, alongside her mom and other famous pals, includingAlicia Keys,DJ KhaledandUsher,recited some of his most memorable lyrics.

“Congrats S. Carter, ghost writer/You paid the right price, so we just make your hits tighter,” Blue Ivy rapped, laughing as she read out the censored line from JAY-Z’s 1998 track “Ride or Die.”

She has several hobbies

Jay-Z photographs his daughter Blue Ivy Carter as she jumps in the end zone before the start of Super Bowl LIV.Jose Carlos Fajardo/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News/Getty

Jose Carlos Fajardo/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News/Getty

In a birthday tribute posted on her 11th birthday, Blue’s maternal grandmother, Tinahighlighted the special bondshe has with her granddaughter and gave a glimpse into Blue’s current hobbies and interests.

“You can sing dance, play basketball, play volleyball, paint, draw, sculpt, sew, write poetry, write songs, create, act, play the piano! I could go on and on,” shewrote on Instagram. “Because there’s really nothing that you can’t do.”

Knowles-Lawson continued, “You are funny and beautiful and graceful, kind, and so smart. I could not ask for a better granddaughter, Ms. Blue Ivy Carter! I could not be more blessed, grateful, and completely in love with another human. You truly bring me joy!! Grandma T."

She narrated aNew York Timesbestselling book

Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter attend Super Bowl LVII.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

“I liked the idea of something that was centered around a Black family, because so often you don’t see that in animation," Cherrytold theLos Angeles Times.

Cherryshared a short clip of Blue’s voicewith the announcement, in which Blue introduced the book and herself, over a photo of the cover.

She is talented with makeup

Blue Ivy Carter putting on makeup.Beyonce Instagram

Beyonce Instagram

It appears Blue Ivy has always had a knack for makeup — even from a young age. Her artistry skills were first on display at 4 years old when Beyoncéshared an imageof Blue playing with her lip gloss and applying it neatly.

Blue’s grandmother has fostered her interest over the years, buying her numerous makeup kits, much to her dad’s dismay. “She’s quite a makeup artist. She’s amazing,” Knowles-LawsontoldEntertainment Tonight. “She puts stones [on her eyes] and does all this fancy stuff. Shecan do a perfect cat eye. She’s a little artist.”

The proud grandmalet Blue give her a makeoverwhen she was 9 years old andposted her work on Instagram. “My talented granddaughter Blue made up my face today. She is only 9 years old can you imagine her at 15 doing my makeup? She Beat My Face ❤️Gonna save me a lot of money on make up artist fees 😂❤️, ” she captioned the post.

She performed alongside her mom on tour

Blue Ivy Carter performing onstage during the Beyonce RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR.Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Kevin Mazur/WireImage

In May 2023, Beyoncéembarked on the Renaissance World Tour, her first solo tour in nearly seven years. During her concert in Paris, Beyoncébrought out a special guestfor her performances of “My Power” and “My Parade” — Blue.

The 11-year-old hit the stage during the dance breakdowns, showing off her choreography skills alongside Queen Bey’s backup dancers.

“Give it up for Blue,” Beyoncé told the crowd, who broke into applause for her daughter after the performance.

The proud mom continued singing her praises afterward, posting a series of images and videos of Blue performing. “My beautiful first born 🙏🏾 I’m so proud and thankful to be your mama. You bring us so much joy, my sweet angel,” shecaptioned the Instagram post.

A week later, Blue took the stage again during her mom’s stop in London, where she danced to Beyoncé’s “My Power” and again during a rendition ofKendrick Lamar’s “Alright.”

In July 2023, Blue’s grandmother Tina raved about her grandaughter’s dance skills.

“She’s having the time of her life, and I couldn’t be more proud of her because she really worked hard,” Knowles-Lawson told PEOPLE. “She is 11 years old, and she had one week to prepare, and she’s just getting better and better. So,I’m the proud grandma, always.”

Looking back on the tour in September 2024, Beyoncé toldGQthat she “did not want Blue on stage,” but her daughter insisted.

“Blue wanted it for herself. She took it seriously and she earned it,” she said. “And most importantly, she had fun! We all watched her grow more and more every night before our eyes.”

She attended the London premiere of her mom’s concert film

She collaborates with her famous parents

Beyonce and daughter Blue Ivy Carter perform on stage headlining the Grand Reveal of Dubai’s newest luxury hotel, Atlantis The Royal.Kevin Mazur/Getty

It appears as though Blue Ivy has a future in show business. From a young age, she has collaborated with her parents on numerous projects, includingstarring in adsfor her mom’s IVY PARK x adidas clothing collection,appearing in multiple music videoslike Beyoncé’s “Spirit” and “Formation” (the latter when she was just 4 years old) and even spitting a few freestyle verses in bonus tracks on JAY-Z’s album4:44.

Despite such talent, JAY-Z revealed that hedoesn’t want to push any of his childreninto the business.

“Feeling loved is the most important thing a child needs, you know?” he said during a2021 interview withThe Sunday Times.“Not, ‘Here’s this business that I’m going to hand over to you, that I’m creating for you.’ What if my child doesn’t want to be in music or sports?”

JAY-Z continued: “I have no idea, right? But as long as your child feels supported, and feels loved, I think anything is possible.”

In February 2024, Blue joined her dad onstage at the 66th annualGrammy Awards, where he was honored with theDr. DreGlobal Impact Award. During his acceptance speech, JAY-Z praised his daughter’s talent, comparing the award to a “sippy cup.”

“I used to say it was a sippy cup for Blue, but Blue’s grown up now she doesn’t take sippy cups. Andshe has her own Grammys,” he said.

She knows the power of a good photo opp

Beyonce (L) and Blue Ivy Carter attend the 67th NBA All-Star Game.Kevin Mazur/WireImage

During afather-daughter dateat the 2023 Super Bowl, the preteen posed on the sidelines ahead of the game.

In the now-viral moment, JAY-Z was seen crouching down on the sidelines,taking different anglesof his daughter striking a pose wearing Roc Nation attire, which provided entertainment for the halftime show.

This wasn’t the first time he showed off his photography skills. He similarly snapped a photo of his daughter and a friendjumping in the end zoneat the 2022 Super Bowl.

She made her feature film debut inMufasa: The Lion King

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Beyoncé joined her daughter on the red carpet at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere in December 2024, where they posed for photos in coordinating metallic gowns. Jay-Z and Tina Knowles were also there to support them at the event.

source: people.com