Tina Knowles Sparks Debate: Beyoncé’s Childhood Bullying Revealed.
Imagine confronting Queen B head-on.
Before becoming Cowboy Carter or even adopting the persona of Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé Knowles navigated school life like any other student. Surprisingly, she endured bullying for her shy demeanor. Tina Knowles, Beyoncé’s mother, revealed that the powerhouse we now recognize as Queen B wasn’t always the confident, Grammy-winning icon we adore. Rather, she was introverted, making her a target for bullies. Reflecting on raising Beyoncé, Solange, and Kelly Rowland, Knowles became emotional recounting their transformation from childhood to stardom.
“Beyoncé—she was very reserved, and she faced some bullying,” Knowles shared in a heartfelt video interview with Vogue. “But the moment she stood up for someone else—she didn’t defend herself, but she defended them—I’m getting choked up just talking about it—I couldn’t have been prouder.”
Knowles further noted that her daughter Solange exhibited activism from a young age, even in elementary school.
“Solange, at just around fifth grade, was already rallying support for petitions,” Tina shared. “She’s always had that activist spirit.”
Regarding Rowland, whom Knowles affectionately refers to as her adopted daughter, Tina recalls her as a poised individual who maintained a sense of balance.
“I recall her as this little mediator,” she recounted.
Knowles posted the video on her Instagram profile, captioning it, “Every child is unique! Yet, each one holds a special place. I firmly believe that personalities are innate. My three girls approached life in distinct ways. Understand their individualities and honor their uniqueness.”
She continued by expressing her joy in boasting about her children, viewing it as a means to uplift them, regardless of their interests.
“Never juxtapose flaws; instead, celebrate their distinctive strengths and acknowledge their achievements,” she remarked. “They appreciate it and it fosters a positive outlook.”
In 2021, Beyoncé shared insights into her childhood shyness. Reflecting on her past, she expressed no regrets about her reserved nature, highlighting how it cultivated empathy within her. Despite her transformation, she acknowledged the value of her earlier timid years.
“I now cherish those quiet, introverted moments,” she revealed to Harper’s Bazaar. “Shyness nurtured my empathy and enhanced my capacity to connect with others. While I’ve shed my shyness, I wonder if I would envision such grand dreams today without those formative, introspective years.”
