Beyoncé Gathers Daughters Rumi, 7, and Blue Ivy, 13, to Celebrate Tina Knowles' Memoir Success On Stage – Video

This appearance marked a special moment for three generations of the Knowles-Carter family, particularly as the "Texas Hold 'Em" singer celebrated a major milestone for her mom.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour stop at California's SoFi Stadium on May 1 turned into a heartwarming family affair, as the superstar was joined on stage by her daughters, Blue Ivy, 13, and Rumi, seven, as well as her mother, Tina Knowles.

As she stood before the cheering crowd, Beyoncé proudly announced, "Today is a big day because my mother, who worked so hard on her book, she has the number one book on the New York Times Best Seller list."

The audience erupted in applause, repeating after Beyoncé, “Congratulations Mama T,” as the proud daughter beamed beside her family on stage. However, the excitement clearly proved overwhelming for young Rumi, who clapped enthusiastically and reached out to hug her mom mid-announcement.

In a candid moment captured on TikTok, Tina could be seen gently pulling Rumi back while trying to keep the focus on the speech. Forensic lipreader Nicola Hickling revealed that Tina told her granddaughter, "Wait, we're talking," followed by a soft but firm, "calm down." Beyoncé responded with a reassuring smile, "She's okay," before continuing.

Blue Ivy quickly stepped in to help, taking Rumi's hand and coaxing her to stand still. "Come, come, to me," she said, also gesturing with a "shh" to calm her younger sister. Still, Rumi was undeterred—waving excitedly to fans and bouncing around as they walked away from the limelight.

The unscripted moment of family chaos and love amazed fans, who were quick to react to Rumi's behavior and the sweet interaction between the Knowles-Carter women. One viewer couldn't help but point out, "Tina was annoyed lol." An individual didn't hold back, noting, "Tina seem mean towards Rumi."

Another fan took it a step further, saying, "That dirty look Rumi got from Tina was a little too obvious. Then she brushed right pas her a second time. That was sad to watch."

More fans voiced their opinions, "I'm so disappointed with Tina's lack of patience and empathy towards Rumi s/o [sic] Blue Ivy for having a patience, understanding, and a soft towards her younger sister."

Meanwhile, Blue Ivy earned more praises, "Blue is so mature." Another fan highlighted, "Blue being a big sister trying to quieten the over excited baby sis😂❤️." Someone else joked, “Blue is so strict 😭😭😭.” And one person summed it up playfully, “Every oldest sister be acting like the family manager😂.”

Beyoncé has been visibly proud and overjoyed about her mother's success with her memoir, "Matriarch." She recently shared a series of celebratory photos on Instagram, including heartwarming moments of the family cutting a cake in honor of the book’s achievement.

In other shots, Beyoncé is seen presenting her mom with flowers, while Jay-Z joins them in a few frames, posing with Tina Knowles as she holds a copy of her bestseller.

Tina's memoir is a deeply personal and powerful account of her life's journey, one marked by both heartbreak and triumph. A #1 New York Times bestseller and Oprah's Book Club pick, the book offers an intimate look into her experiences navigating grief, love, creativity, and motherhood.

From her roots in Galveston to raising iconic daughters and carving her own creative path, Tina reflects on the resilience and strength that define her story.

At its core, "Matriarch" is a celebration of Black motherhood and the wisdom passed down from generation to generation, offering inspiration and insight to readers from all walks of life.

In promoting her bestseller, Tina has also kicked off her book tour, with her first stop being at The Theater at MGM National Harbor, where she was hosted by former First Lady Michelle Obama. While the book talk itself captured plenty of attention, their fashion choices also made waves, with fans gushing over Michelle's sleek suit.

The thread featured snapshots of the pair posing together, exuding elegance in gorgeous ensembles. Tina donned a beautiful gown, cinched at the waist, featuring a black sculptured overlay that drapes over a textured silver base, and sheer black sleeves.

With her auburn hair down and parted to the side, she accessorized with a diamond bracelet and ornamental earrings.

Michelle wore a well-tailored black suit, featuring a double-breasted blazer and straight-leg trousers.

She had her braids styled in a high ponytail and kept her accessories simple with several silver rings and matching earrings. The businesswoman looked regal, and fans agreed.

"Michelle's tall silhouette and that tailored suit is EVERYTHING!!!" one commenter praised. "That suit on Michelle is perfectly tailored. She looks so good! ❤️🔥" another raved.

"WOW Michelle is beautiful ❤️," a fan gushed. Michelle's suit, however, wasn't the only thing that caught viewers' attention. "Michelle has lost weight but she looks so good due to her height 😍," one onlooker noted.

Still, the observations on her weight transformation weren't all positive. "Wondering is Mrs. Obama is okay. She's losing so much weight (to me.)," one person said.

"It took me a while to recognise it's Michelle Obama with this weight loss," another shared. "Mrs Obama has lost alot of weight [sic]," a viewer noted.

"It was such a joy speaking with @MsTinaKnowles at her first book tour stop for Matriarch!" Michelle captioned alongside the media, which also included a clip of her and Tina line dancing to "Boots on the Ground."

"Tina, thank you for your honesty, your humor, and your heart. Matriarch is more than a memoir — it's a love letter to Black women, to our stories, to our families, and to the unshakeable strength that holds us all together," she continued.

Michelle also expressed gratitude to singer-songwriter Ledisi for her performance at the event. She then announced that her conversation with Tina would soon be available for streaming on her podcast, "In My Opinion," which she co-hosts with her brother, Craig Robinson.

Tina also shared her own posts about her first book tour stop, featuring photos of the night's most memorable moments. The author enjoyed speaking with her "forever First Lady," as she wrote, "To be in conversation with her, in front of a room full of love, laughter, and powerful Black women? A dream."

In another post, about two hours later, Tina said she was "still walking on cloud nine" after the event. "We laughed we got emotional we joked we danced (She taught me a little of the dance) but most of all we were honest and straightforward [sic]," she recalled.

Tina added that her next stop would be at Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, with Keke Palmer acting as moderator this time around. Jennifer Hudson will also be present to deliver an electrifying performance.

Her tour will continue through many other cities, including Houston with Kelly Rowland, Atlanta with Tyler Perry, New Orleans with Tamron Hall, and more.

Her book, which was released on April 22, 2025, is available on Amazon. It remains in the top 10 of the New York Times bestseller, currently at #9. Fans can also find signed copies at several U.S. bookstores, including Barns and Nobles and Class Bookstore.

Tina's appearance alongside Michelle comes shortly after the former First Lady briefly spoke about her relationship with her husband, Barack Obama, on a May 1 episode of "Diary of a CEO."

The host, Steven Bartlett, mentioned the divorce speculation that's been swirling around her marriage in the media. "What I will say is, you know me well enough now, Steven, that if I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it," she responded.

Michelle added that she's "not a martyr," and would likely be resolving the issue publicly. "Like, well let me tell you what he did," she said. Her brother, who was also present during the interview, joked, "If they were having a problem, I'd be doing a podcast with him."