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Jay-Z Uses Rare GQ Interview to Say Blue Ivy Earned Her Stage Time

He offers a rare look at how his family balances talent with effort.

Overview

  • Jay-Z’s GQ cover story, published Tuesday, features him defending his 14-year-old daughter’s expanded tour role and explaining why he sees her stage time as earned.
  • He said Blue Ivy “fought” to be in almost every number on Beyoncé’s Renaissance and Cowboy Carter tours after early performances drew online criticism.
  • He revealed she has perfect pitch and is a self-taught pianist who refuses a teacher because she wants music to stay fun.
  • He noted he pulled her from certain songs, citing a track like Six-Inch Heels, to keep age-appropriate boundaries in place.
  • He also reflected on fatherhood and daily school runs, and coverage recalled her 2021 Grammy for Brown Skin Girl while noting there are no solo career plans announced.