She’s so composed. She doesn’t step onto a red carpet like, “Hey, look at me!” That’s just not her vibe. She wasn’t out there in a low-cut dress or one of those sheer outfits where you can see everything. Honestly, if she had been, I’d be the first to say, “Okay, we’ve got a problem here.”
Let’s be real—if there’s one kid who’s never caught a break from the public, it’s Blue Ivy. From the moment she was born, people have been criticizing everything about her, from her features as a baby to her hair. And now it’s her red-carpet looks. This time, some people are claiming Beyoncé dressed Blue “inappropriately” to distract from Jay-Z’s latest controversies.
So, was the outfit drama all part of some bigger plan to shift focus? Let’s talk about it.
Blue Ivy, who’s now 12, just made her acting debut in Mufasa: The Lion King, voicing Kiara. Naturally, she showed up dressed like the entertainment royalty she is. On the red carpet, she wore a gorgeous gold strapless gown by Christian Siriano, then later changed into a glittery gold mini-dress for her stage appearance. It’s pretty clear Beyoncé wanted her daughter to feel like a star on her big night.
Beyoncé even posted pictures on Instagram, captioning them:
“My gorgeous baby girl, this is your night. You worked hard, and you did such a beautiful job as the voice of Kiara. Your family could not be prouder. Keep shining.”
But of course, the internet had opinions. People started criticizing Blue’s dress, calling it “wildly inappropriate” for a 12-year-old. Some even accused Beyoncé and Jay-Z of “oversexualizing” her by letting her wear a strapless gown and makeup, saying she looked much older than her age.
There’s been a lot of buzz online lately about Blue Ivy’s dress, with some people saying it was inappropriate for a 12-year-old. One person posted, “A lot of people are talking about how Blue Ivy’s dress is inappropriate, and I didn’t get it until I realized she’s only 12. Why are we putting a 12-year-old in a push-up bra?”
Someone else added: “She’s gorgeous, but she’s only 12. My daughter is about to turn 12, and there’s no way I’d ever let her wear something like that. My daughter has a young woman’s body, just like Blue Ivy, but that makes me even more careful about covering her up. We need to stop oversexualizing kids, no matter how famous they are.”
What a lot of people are saying is that just because a celebrity child can dress up like an adult doesn’t mean she should be treated like one. By getting attention and praise for looking so grown-up, Blue Ivy might start thinking that being “pretty and worthy” means looking sexy for others.
However, others defended her, saying her dress was completely appropriate for a 12-year-old. They pointed out that strapless ball gowns like hers are often worn by young kids dressing as Disney princesses. Plus, they mentioned how similar dresses worn by young white celebrities didn’t get nearly as much backlash.
Some people argued that this criticism of Blue Ivy is part of the ongoing unfair treatment she’s faced since she was born—from people commenting on her looks to her performances. One person wrote, “People have been picking on Blue Ivy since she was a baby—her hair, her looks, her performances. Now it’s her dress. I just hope she stays strong and protected because this is all just jealousy and bitterness.”
The conversation even made it to talk shows, with Christina Milian defending Blue Ivy on Sherri Shepherd’s show. Milian said, “She’s beautiful. As a mom of a teen daughter, I think anyone criticizing someone else’s child is out of line. She looks gorgeous, and people should just mind their business.”
The debate around Blue Ivy’s dress has sparked a much bigger conversation about the oversexualization of young children, especially Black girls. People are saying that, no matter who it is, this is an important conversation to have.
Meanwhile, some have speculated that Beyoncé might have planned this public appearance to shift attention away from a lawsuit involving Jay-Z and a 13-year-old. But that plan seems to have backfired because the focus shifted right back to Jay-Z and the ongoing legal drama, keeping that controversy in the spotlight.
And if you think things couldn’t get crazier, there’s also the case of Tony Busby, a lawyer who’s facing accusations from a woman who claims he gave her a venereal disease and then tried to cover it up. She says that after the encounter, she tested positive for an STD and confronted him. She also alleges that Busby offered to represent her in her divorce in exchange for her silence, and even doctored medical records to make it look like someone else had infected her. Now, she’s suing him for legal malpractice, fraud, and more.
Busby has denied all the allegations, calling them part of a smear campaign and saying the lawsuits are frivolous.
The attorney representing the person accusing Tony has issued a statement clarifying that their client’s case is unrelated to any other individual or law firm. They said:
“Tony Busby is a hypocrite, making baseless and exaggerated accusations in an attempt to deflect from the real issue—that our client has suffered significant physical, emotional, and financial harm because of his legal malpractice, ethical violations, and repeated misconduct. Our client has every right to pursue her claims, and she plans to hold Tony accountable for his actions.”
A representative from Roc Nation also responded, saying:
“Is Roc Nation responsible because Tony’s alleged ex-lover is accusing him of assault, giving her a venereal disease, and pressuring her to falsify documents? Are we also to blame for other lawsuits from his former clients accusing him of stealing their money? Absolutely not. The ‘sunlight’ Tony keeps referring to comes from God, not us. But trust us, more sunlight is coming your way, Mr. ‘1800 Shameful.'”
Tony, however, is standing firm, calling this a smear campaign designed to discredit him. Some people agree with him, suggesting that the Carters may be using controversial tactics to shift the narrative, even to the extent of having their daughter dress in a more grown-up way to distract from the real issues.
As for Beyoncé, she has made it clear that she is standing by her husband. A source revealed that Jay-Z is taking legal action against anyone trying to falsely link him to P. Diddy, saying, “Jay-Z has instructed his lawyers to go after anyone spreading these unfounded accusations. He even threatened to sue Piers Morgan for giving a platform to those claims. He’s not letting it slide.” Beyoncé is completely behind her husband, and she’s made it clear they’re facing this challenge together. Jay-Z is grateful for her unwavering support.
Reports also say that Jay-Z has reassured his family, telling them everything will be okay, and that Beyoncé is sticking by his side.
But what do you think? Could Beyoncé really be behind stirring up controversy with her daughter to shift the conversation? And while we’re talking about it, what do you think of Blue Ivy’s gown? Was it inappropriate? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
