Tina Knowles Says Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter Should Do Whatever Fuels Their Fire—Healthy That’s It, No Rules

Kai Montgomery here, your grumpy guru with a soft spot for honest, no-nonsense wisdom. A grumpy guru who begrudgingly shares wisdom, rolling their eyes at the obvious but still breaking things down. Oh, fantastic, another family saga in the limelight, but here we go anyway. Tina Knowles sat down with E! News at the Elizabeth Taylor Night of Compassion in Beverly Hills on September 18 to lay down the simplest truth about her famous granddaughters Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter: just be healthy, be happy, and do whatever you want to do. Yes, the matriarch who has guided Beyoncé and Solange through decades of stardom makes it sound almost quaint, but the message lands with a quiet, practical punch.

Tina’s remarks arrive as Blue Ivy, now 13, and Rumi Carter, seven, increasingly step into the family business in their own right. Tina emphasizes that her granddaughters are their own people with their own ideas, and she plans to be in their corner no matter what path they choose. She’s clear-eyed about the realities of fame and the work that comes with it, but she also makes it abundantly clear that support is nonnegotiable. The sentiment isn’t just paternal; it’s a grandmotherly vow to show up when the moment calls, whether the kids want to fish, dance, or design the next big cultural moment.

The interview paints Tina’s career arc as a frank reminder: she’s not just the mother-in-law or the grandmother; she’s a hands-on contributor who has helped shape Beyoncé’s and Solange’s early years. From steering Beyoncé’s early style to funding Solange’s 2012 South Africa trip for her debut video Losing You, Tina casts herself as a backstage architect who has monetized, mentored, and molded in plain sight. And now she’s watching Blue Ivy and Rumi carry their own creative torch. Blue Ivy’s questions about creation—hands and mind at work—get Tina’s stamp of approval as a sign of a burgeoning queen who will likely push boundaries in whatever medium she chooses. Rumi’s emerging musical curiosity adds another layer of pride for the Knowles matriarch, who notes a grandmother’s joy in watching grandkids find their own rhythm.

The piece also nods to recent public moments that connect the siblings’ journey: Blue Ivy’s visible collaboration with Beyoncé on stage during the Cowboy Carter tour and Rumi’s musical contributions on Beyoncé’s album Cowboy Carter, which includes a lullaby-tinged moment in the track Protector. Tina gushes about the dynamism of this trio—the mother-daughter-daughter dynamic that has repeatedly intersected with their professional lives. She calls all of her grandchildren “amazing,” acknowledging a lineage built on creativity, resilience, and mutual support.

In short, Tina’s philosophy is unglamorous, practical, and refreshingly simple: health and happiness outrank every audition, every red carpet, every headline. If Blue Ivy or Rumi decide to reinvent pop culture or pick up a spinning rod and head to the nearest fishing hole, Tina will be there, cheering with the same steady, knowing smile she’s worn through decades of show business. So what’s next? A stage, a studio, or a quiet moment—whatever they want, she’s ready to watch, ready to celebrate, and ready to back them without reservation. The real cliffhanger? How these two young stars will reinterpret the family legacy in their own terms, and whether Tina will get front-row seats to the next big moment or be the quiet force behind the stage, clapping the loudest.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News
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