Beyoncé's mother speaks out against offensive remarks about skin lightening, emphasizing racial sensitivity

Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mother, has responded to critics who accused the singer of lightening her skin for the premiere of her Renaissance film. Beyoncé attended the event with platinum blonde hair and wore a silver dress, which prompted some social media users to claim she "looks so white." In an Instagram post, Tina defended her daughter and called the comments racist. She labeled those accusing Beyoncé of lightening her skin as "stupid," "ignorant," and "self-hating." Tina explained that the film's theme was silver, hence the silver hair, dress, and carpet. She shared her comments alongside a video montage that included a photo from the premiere set to the song "Brown Skin Girl," which Beyoncé released in 2019. The song celebrates blackness and features her daughter Blue Ivy singing empowering lyrics. In a documentary about the film, Beyoncé spoke about the personal significance of the song's message. Tina's Instagram post has gained over 250,000 likes since Tuesday night. She expressed her frustration with people who attack her daughter instead of supporting her. Tina acknowledged that Beyoncé might not approve of her post but stated that she was tired of the criticism. The film, "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé," which follows her world tour for her Grammy-winning album, premiered in Los Angeles on Saturday and will be in cinemas worldwide on Friday. The album received praise for its incorporation of black and queer influences and reached number one upon release after a six-year hiatus.