Los Angeles, March 21, 2025 — Tina Knowles, the matriarch of the Knowles-Carter family, has publicly stood up for her daughter Beyoncé, son-in-law Jay-Z, and their children following a series of offensive tweets by rapper Kanye West. The controversy erupted on March 18 when West, known for his provocative social media presence, posted inflammatory remarks targeting Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 7-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir, on X. The posts, which have since been deleted, included vulgar and offensive language questioning the twins’ visibility and mental capacity, drawing widespread condemnation.
Tina Knowles is standing up for her family. She throws shade at the Kanye West: https://t.co/tbzgvemuc9 (📷: Getty) pic.twitter.com/iklT4dLAZw
— E! News (@enews) March 20, 2025
E! News reported on March 20 at 10:00 AM PST that Knowles responded subtly but firmly to West’s remarks in a video shared on Instagram. Appearing glamorous on a photoshoot set for her upcoming book, Knowles delivered a lighthearted yet pointed “corny joke” about a snowman having a meltdown, interpreted by fans as a clever jab at West’s erratic behavior. “Y’all know that’s funny,” she quipped, flashing a cheeky grin, signaling her refusal to engage directly with the controversy while defending her family’s dignity.
The incident adds to West’s recent string of controversial online outbursts, which have also targeted his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and their children. According to People magazine, West’s tweets about Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s twins included disturbing claims, such as questioning their whereabouts and using derogatory language. The Independent reported that West’s tirade, spanning seven posts in just 20 minutes, came shortly after he was photographed wearing a swastika chain alongside white supremacist Nick Fuentes, further fueling public outrage.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who also share 13-year-old daughter Blue Ivy, have remained silent on the matter, but Knowles’ response has resonated with fans. The Mirror noted West’s history of targeting the power couple, including past remarks suggesting Beyoncé should allow Jay-Z to cheat, highlighting a strained relationship that once saw West describe Jay-Z as his “big brother.”
