At Just 12, Blue Ivy’s Grammy Gown Ignites A Social Media Storm And Parents Are Blamed
12-year-old Blue Ivy Carter, the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, became the target of trolls on social media as a result of the dress she wore to the Grammys.
The 66th Grammy Awards took place on Sunday (February 4) and was marked by Taylor Swift making history as the first solo artist to win Album of the Year four times, Miley Cyrus’ first Grammy win, Céline Dion making a surprise appearance, and loads of awkward blunders.
- Blue Ivy Carter, the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, faced social media backlash over her Grammy dress for being too "mature".
- Blue Ivy's outfit was a Vivienne Westwood Couture dress paired with Larroude Dolly boots.
- Despite criticisms, some defended Blue Ivy's style, praising her elegance and poise.
Nevertheless, when the Carter family arrived at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where the Grammys took place, their youngest member briefly stole the show, and not all attention was positive.
12-year-old Blue Ivy Carter, the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, became the target of trolls as a result of the dress she wore to the Grammys
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The pre-teen, along with her super-famous parents, opted to skip the red carpet and was later spotted in the audience after Fantasia Barrino performed her iconic Tina Turner tribute.
Photos of Blue Ivy’s outfit that she wore to the ceremony started to circulate online, especially amongst fan accounts dedicated to the young girl, sparking some people to label her style as too “mature” for her to wear, VT reported.
Blue Ivy wore an off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood Couture midi dress that featured a corseted bodice and a Cinderella-esque puffy skirt.
She contrasted the gown with more casual rumpled white platform Larroude Dolly boots, which run for about $475, to supersize her height, and she accessorized with a brilliant white clutch, the Daily Mail reported.
However, Blue Ivy’s classy gown was frowned upon by many people, who mostly directed their criticism toward her parents.
The pre-teen, along with her super-famous parents, opted to skip the red carpet and was later spotted in the audience
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One person wrote, per In Touch: “I don’t normally comment on stuff like this, but this is a 12-year-old CHILD. A child does not need to look grown up with fake nails and cleavage. Let children be children.”
Another commentator echoed the previous opinion: “She’s not a grown-up, she’s 12 years old, she’s a beautiful child. But the dress is way too mature for a child to be wearing.”
Others appreciate Blue Ivy’s elegant style, as a person commented: “She is gorgeous. A perfect blend from mom and dad.”
A separate individual chimed in: “We don’t expect anything [else] from our Queen B. Raised an admirable girl. You are perfect Blue! We love you and your family.”
That wasn’t the only drama the Carters sparked at the ceremony, as Jay-Z used his acceptance speech to call out the Recording Academy, which honored him with a special award.
Upon accepting the 2nd annual Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, the 54-year-old hip-hop star said: “We want y’all to get it right. At least getting close to right. And obviously, it’s subjective. Y’all don’t gotta clap at everything.”
“Obviously, it’s subjective because, you know, it’s music, and it’s opinion-based. But, you know, some things — I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won album of the year.”
That wasn’t the only drama the Carters sparked at the ceremony, as Jay-Z used his acceptance speech to call out the Recording Academy
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“So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work. Think about that. The most Grammys never won Album of the Year. That doesn’t work,” People reported.
The rapper might’ve not mentioned his wife by name, but it wouldn’t be a stretch to assume he was referring to Beyoncé, who has won 29 Grammys in her lifetime.
Blue Ivy is Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s firstborn. Two days after her birth, Time dubbed her “the most famous baby in the world,” and that same day, her vocals were featured on her father’s song Glory, which earned her a Guinness World Record for being the youngest person to have a charted song on any Billboard chart.
In 2020, Blue Ivy was featured on her mother’s single, Brown Skin Girl, earning her a BET Award, making her the youngest winner of a BET Award and a Grammy Award for Best Music Video for the same song, which earned her another Guinness World Record for being the youngest individually credited Grammy Award winner.
Blue Ivy’s dress continued to spark divided opinions on social media
I would have loved a dress like that when I was 12. I maybe would want higher coverage but I don't think it is bad parenting. I think what is harmful is the intense scrutiny she is subjected to, people should back off.
Dressing children like miniature versions of their parents has been a thing for hundreds of years and I don't see it's any different. I do worry about some people - if you find a 12-y-o sexy that's not really her problem is it? It's very much like blaming rape on women who show their ankles - the problem is not what they're wearing but in the minds of (some) people looking at them.
Nobody's finding it sexy (except creeps) just highly inappropriate for a PRE-TEEN to have that much cleavage. It would've been a perfect dress without the pushup bra.
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I love the dress, she looks cute. I'm worried for those people that are staring at a 12 year old cleavage, and criticising her nails.
Maybe we shouldn't sexualize 12 year olds? This is a beautiful dress, and when I was her age, I would've absolutely worn this dress (a cheaper version clearly) to my middle school dances if I could.
People are acting like she didn't have a choice in the matter. She may have picked out the outfit. She should be allowed to express herself without judgement.
I didn't even notice the "cleavage" (no way I'm using that word in relation to a child). I was expecting something with massive shock value.
yall are crazy. that dress is elegant and gorgeous. i would love to have that.
Woof this is a tough call, because as a father of a only 9 year old daughter, while Blue looks beautiful I too also wince a bit at it's mature nature. However my daughter is already really into her wardrobe choices, and like her I'm sure if Blue had that gown put on her and she was set in her way to wear it, it would be hard as HELL to talk her out of it too. lol
I think people need to mine their own business, and stop pointing the 🖕 finger at this young lady. She haven't been the first and want to be the last. There are a lot of haters need to be a shame of their self, nothing better else to do.
They are not haters they are just taking into consideration her age
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There's literally nothing wrong with the dress. People are adultifying her image like they often do with black children. She's gorgeous and should get to show it if she chooses.
Absolutely nothing wrong with her dress! people need to be minding the business that pays them and let parents that's not asking you for your opinions do as they please with their children! Smdh!
People need to stfu she Blue looked beautiful period #12BeautifulBlue
I would have loved a dress like that when I was 12. I maybe would want higher coverage but I don't think it is bad parenting. I think what is harmful is the intense scrutiny she is subjected to, people should back off.
Dressing children like miniature versions of their parents has been a thing for hundreds of years and I don't see it's any different. I do worry about some people - if you find a 12-y-o sexy that's not really her problem is it? It's very much like blaming rape on women who show their ankles - the problem is not what they're wearing but in the minds of (some) people looking at them.
Nobody's finding it sexy (except creeps) just highly inappropriate for a PRE-TEEN to have that much cleavage. It would've been a perfect dress without the pushup bra.
Load More Replies... I love the dress, she looks cute. I'm worried for those people that are staring at a 12 year old cleavage, and criticising her nails.
Maybe we shouldn't sexualize 12 year olds? This is a beautiful dress, and when I was her age, I would've absolutely worn this dress (a cheaper version clearly) to my middle school dances if I could.
People are acting like she didn't have a choice in the matter. She may have picked out the outfit. She should be allowed to express herself without judgement.
I didn't even notice the "cleavage" (no way I'm using that word in relation to a child). I was expecting something with massive shock value.
yall are crazy. that dress is elegant and gorgeous. i would love to have that.
Woof this is a tough call, because as a father of a only 9 year old daughter, while Blue looks beautiful I too also wince a bit at it's mature nature. However my daughter is already really into her wardrobe choices, and like her I'm sure if Blue had that gown put on her and she was set in her way to wear it, it would be hard as HELL to talk her out of it too. lol
I think people need to mine their own business, and stop pointing the 🖕 finger at this young lady. She haven't been the first and want to be the last. There are a lot of haters need to be a shame of their self, nothing better else to do.
They are not haters they are just taking into consideration her age
Load More Replies... There's literally nothing wrong with the dress. People are adultifying her image like they often do with black children. She's gorgeous and should get to show it if she chooses.
Absolutely nothing wrong with her dress! people need to be minding the business that pays them and let parents that's not asking you for your opinions do as they please with their children! Smdh!
People need to stfu she Blue looked beautiful period #12BeautifulBlue
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