Jay-Z Upgrades L.A. Concert With Blue Ivy Carter's Surprise Appearance
Beyoncé's Daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Get in Formation for a Rare Appearance With Their Mom
Who run the world? Well, that would be Blue Ivy Carter.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter proved yet again that the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree as she made a surprise appearance onstage during her dad’s concert in Inglewood, Calif., Oct. 23.
Indeed, the 14-year-old got in formation during the first of two weekend shows in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s debut album Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint, joining the music mogul onstage to help him perform “The Story of OJ” and “Dead Presidents.”
Blue took the stage in a red and blue leather jacket, denim jeans and Timberland boots, accessorizing her look with gold jewelry, per footage of the performance shared to social media.
Though there were 99 reasons to love her look, which also included a bold eyeshadow look and glowy blush, it was Blue’s skills on the keys that made her cameo simply irreplaceable.
But no one puts their love on top for Blue more than her parents. As the teen’s performance ended, the “Run This Town” rapper asked fans to make some noise for his “most incredible” daughter, who gave her dad a hug before bowing and blowing kisses to the crowd before strutting off the stage.
And it’s clear the event was a family affair as Beyoncé—who also shares 9-year-old twins Rumi and Sir with Jay-Z—was also in the house.
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Though she didn’t wiggle into a freakum dress to perform with her husband, that’s only because she opted to watch the show with a few special independent women—her fellow Destiny’s Child alums.
Indeed, the “Love on Top” singer was seen jamming out to Jay-Z’s set in a suite with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.
Recently, Kelly shared insight into what it’s like raising her and husband Tim Weatherspoon’s sons Titan, 11, and Noah, 5, alongside Bey and her brood.
“It's so crazy that that's a thing,” Rowland told E! News in an interview published Sept. 23 about the duo having teens and pre-teens. “We noticed that this summer and how they're all just growing up so beautifully.”
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“It's a blessing to be able to share a lifetime of love with my sisters,” she continued. “All of them.”
And it’s as equally irreplaceable to witness Blue’s musical artistry, a gift she’s showed off onstage with both parents over the years.
“Blue is a crazy pianist, but she won’t let us get her a teacher,” Jay-Z told GQ in March. “She doesn’t want it to be a job. But she has perfect pitch. If she hears a song, she’ll be like ‘Play it again.’ and then she’ll teach herself.”
“That’s just talent, she doesn’t work at that,” he added. “She worked at this, and it makes me proud that she fought for something that she really wanted to do.”
Keep reading for more about Blue’s life in and out of the spotlight…
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Blue Ivy The Dancer
After making her debut on stage alongside her mother in 2023 for the Renaissance World Tour where she had two big dancer numbers, Blue has returned to the stage for the Cowboy Carter tour.
In April 2025, she made her debut as one of her mother's principal dancers, appearing alongside her throughtout the duration of the show—and even has her own solo moment.
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Blue Ivy The Manager
In February 2025, Blue Ivy was by her mother's side as she made history at the 2025 Grammys. After Taylor Swift announced Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter won Best Country Album, Queen Bey was left stunned.
However, Blue was captured subtly reminding her to stand up and make her way to the stage to accept her award.
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Honoring Dad
In October 2021, Blue Ivy, 9, mom Beyoncé and more than 30 other celebs took part in a tribute video to Jay-Z that was played during his 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
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BET Award Winner
Back in June 2020, Blue Ivy won her first BET award at the 2020 BET Awards for her work on "Brown Skin Girl." Other nominees included Alicia Keys for "Underdog;" Ciara, Lupita Nyong'o, Ester Dean, City Girls and LaLa for "Melanin;" Layton Greene for "I Choose;" Lizzo and Missy Elliot for "Tempo;" and Rapsody and PJ Morton for "Afeni."
An Audiobook Narrator
In 2020, Blue Ivy added another impressive job to her resume: an audiobook narrator. Beyoncé and Jay-Z's oldest child narrated the New York Times bestseller Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry.
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A Surprise Cameo
Beyoncé fans were buzzing after Blue Ivy hilariously crashed grandmother Tina Lawson's 2020 Mother's Day video on Instagram. Specifically, after Tina wished all mothers a happy Mother's Day, a tiny voice chimed in and said: "And don't forget all the beautiful daughters out there, which I am one of."
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An Important PSA
The coronavirus pandemic is no joke! Thus, Blue Ivy appeared on grandmother Tina's Instagram to teach everyone the importance of hand-washing. "This is why it's very important to wash your hands," the youngster noted after a demonstration. "Because if you wash your hands, it will stay clean, but if you keep your hands dirty, you might get sick."
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Game Meets Game
During a father-daughter outing to the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Los Angeles Clippers, back in March 2020, Blue Ivy became adorably starstruck when she met NBA legend LeBron James. Specifically, after some encouragement from dad Jay-Z, Blue Ivy built up the courage to ask the basketball pro for a signed ball.
"You got school on Monday?" the Los Angeles Lakers player asked. "By the time you get out of school on Monday, you'll have it."
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First NAACP Win
Blue Ivy continued her winning streak as she, along with mom Beyoncé, SAINt JHN and Wizkid won the 2020 NAACP Image Award, Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration, for their song "Brown Skin Girl."
The song is featured on the Lion King: The Gift album and also won the Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award at the 2019 BET Soul Train Awards.
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Super Bowl Scene-Stealer
A pop culture icon! The oldest Carter kid had dad Jay-Z art direct her pic while at the 2020 Super Bowl in Miami.
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The Lion Princess
Blue Ivy made a note-worthy cameo in mom Beyoncé's "Spirit" music video. The vibrant visual for The Lion King remake's anthem featured Blue twinning with her A-list mother in lavender dresses and red hair. Clearly, Blue is already following in mom's famous footsteps.
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Cultural Icon
Blue Ivy received the highest of compliments as her name became the center of a trademark battle. Namely, in a brief submitted by attorneys for Beyoncé's limited liability company, the youngster was referred to as "a cultural icon."
The brief declared, "Blue Ivy Carter is a cultural icon who has been described as a 'mini style star' and has been celebrated for her 'fashion moments' overs [sic] the years…Her life and activities are followed extensively by the media and the public."
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Dripping in Diamonds
The mother-daughter duo literally dripped in diamonds for The Lion King world premiere in July 2019. Looking like royalty, Beyoncé and Blue walked the red carpet dressed to the nines.
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Budding Comedian
Blue Ivy had her grandmother in stitches over a "corny" joke in March 2019. "Hey! So, how many petals—I mean, how many lips does a flower have?" The Carters' firstborn asked the audience.
"Well, how many?" Tina replied.
"Two lips," Blue Ivy responded. "You get it? There's a kind of flower that's called a tulip."
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Travel Icon
At 9-years-old, Blue Ivy is already a seasoned travel. In fact, during summer 2018, the oldest Carter child enjoyed the sights and sounds of Europe as her parents completed their On The Run II performances.
Thanks to a stylist, Blue dressed to impress while abroad.
Uh Oh!
Busted! Back in 2018, Blue Ivy reprimanded grandmother Tina for filming in a Paris theater ahead of a ballet performance.
"You're not supposed to take videos grandma," the bold kid informed Tina.
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Bidding War
At the 2018 Wearable Art Gala, Blue Ivy and Tyler Perry went toe-to-toe over one auction item, a painting by Tiffanie Anderson. As the prolific producer detailed on TODAY, Blue kept "taking the paddle out of Jay's hand and Beyoncé's hand" in order to keep bidding. Determined to not be outbid by a child, Perry made a final bid of $20,000, $1,000 more than Blue's final bid.
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Shutting Down Mom & Dad
Back in 2018, Blue Ivy had the Internet thoroughly impressed after she seemingly shut down her famous parents amid Camila Cabello's 2018 Grammys speech about Dreamers and immigration reform.
In fact, while seated in between her parents, Blue made a gesture to Bey and Jay, which appeared to say "shut it down" or "calm down" while the Cuban-American singer spoke.
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Best Dressed
Blue Ivy is the epitome of Black girl magic! This is thanks to the beautifully curated closet her parents have arranged for her.
In 2018, it was revealed that Manuel A. Mendez, an executive-assistant-turned-stylist, is the brains behind the famous kid's iconic wardrobe.
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