Tina Knowles Applauds Beyonce's Halftime Show Critics

Tina Knowles strongly supports his daughter, Beyoncéfollowing criticism of the pop icon's highly anticipated NFL halftime show on Christmas Day.

The Houston-born superstar delivered an electrifying set of songs from her latest album, Cowboy Carter, a genre-bending country-infused project that has dominated the Billboard 200 for two weeks in a row. , “Texas Hold 'Em,” “Levii's Jeans,” and a reimagined version of “Jolene.”

Beyoncé's performance wasn't just about her powerful vocals and signature stage presence; it also gathered talented collaborators including Shaboozey, Post Malone, Tanner Adell and Brittney Spencer.

Adding to the magic of the show, Beyoncé's 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Cartermade a special appearance as a dancer, marking another memorable moment after previously performing with her mother during the Renaissance World Tour.

Just in a moment Beyonce's halftime show ended, social media flooded with opinions, with many blasting the “Texas Hold 'Em” artist.

“Ummm… flags stuck in belt loops upside down touching the ground,” argued one X user. “Covers of freaking amazing songs, some cues. Far from great performance. “

Another person said: “No really, it wasn't Christmas at all and thought it would never end. What was that?”

“Terrible… A real slap in the face to country music. I don't think it's good,” said the third.

The show ended with the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker dramatically rising to the scaffolding above the field in a finger gesture as the 'Bang' banner unfurled behind her. Express on Thursday.

In response to the ongoing debate over such displays, NFL executive Troy Vincent reinforced the league's tough stance on the gestures at an October meeting, emphasizing their ban on the field. He said at the time: “There is no place for this in professional football. Think about where we are as a society. … I don't think that's where we are and what we're trying to represent.”

After seeing the gesture, fans on social media asked: “Where is Beyoncé's flag to find guns?!?!” and “Will @NFL fine @Beyoncé for guns?!”

On Friday, December 27, Tina Knowles addressed criticism of Beyoncé's mesmerizing halftime performance between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. 12 minute set, now streaming on Netflixcaused some backlash, prompting the proud mother to take to social media and defend her daughter's artistry.

Knowles began her response by sharing a fan message on Instagram that directly addressed and criticized those who had negative remarks about Beyoncé's performance.

“Whether you like Beyoncé's music or not, this is PROOF and motivation that no matter how undeniably talented you are, people will ALWAYS ALWAYS have something negative to say,” the comment read.

Tina Knowles replied: “Exactly my feelings! It's mind boggling to me that you would take your precious Christmas day and watch a performance by someone you hate and you think has no talent, only to talk about it later.

The pop star mum added: 'Obviously you're so obsessed with them and addicted to them and secretly admire them and wish you could be them that you can't help but stare and criticize and comment and say stupid, funny things that makes you look like a joke!! So go to another channel at half time watching silly cartoons or something with you can come closer and see yourself Says with love.

Knowles also praised her daughter's resilience, saying, “I've learned so much from her fighting spirit that when they go down, I work more 'No weapon formed against me will fail' one, two, three, waiting , when the fake bots come. '”

Beyoncé's halftime show is currently streaming on Netflix.