At the age of 8, Blue Ivy has already won several awards, including an NAACP prize for her work on Beyonce's "Brown Skin Girl" track. And because her famous parents have featured her on several of their songs, including Jay-Z's "Glory," Blue Ivy has accumulated more than one million monthly listeners on her Spotify page. Again, she's only 8!
It's fair to say that Blue's future is looking very bright, and with the way things are going, it would seem as if Bey and Jay's oldest child could very well end up following in her parents' footsteps, by having a successful career in the entertainment industry. She's participated in multiple dance recitals over the years and even has a personal stylist who assists her with putting together fashionable outfits.
But what else is there to know about Blue Ivy that has recently come to light? Here's what you need to know"
15 She Won An NAACP Award
In February, Blue Ivy won an NAACP Award for outstanding duo/group alongside her mother Beyonce, Wizkid, and Saint Jhn. This was for their hit song, “Brown Skin Girl,” which is featured on the "Lion King: The Gift" album. Ivy is credited as a vocalist and co-writer on the track...and is the youngest person in history to win that particular prize.
14 She’s Accumulated Plenty Of Listeners On Spotify
Thanks to her parents, who have featured Blue on several songs, the 8-year-old has accumulated over a million monthly streams on her official Spotify account. She’s appeared on tracks, including Jay-Z's “Glory” and Beyonce’s “Blue,” not to mention her most recent work on “Brown Skin Girl.” The feat is impressive considering that Blue isn’t a singer.
13 She Was Enrolled At A Center For Early Education
Since she’s Beyonce and Jay-Z's daughter, trust and believe that Blue is only going to attend the best school out there. After relocating with her parents to Los Angeles, Ivy has reportedly been attending The Center for Early Education, which is located in West Hollywood. It’s one of the most exclusive schools in the city, with a 6 percent acceptance rate.
12 She Is A Ballerina In The Making
She must get it from her mother! Blue has attended several recitals at her ballet school, and two of them have already surfaced on the Internet. The videos show Beyonce’s daughter staying in rhythm with her peers as they show off some excellent choreography. Bey was around the same age when she discovered she wanted to become a singer, so never say never.
11 She Is Best Friends With Kelly Rowland’s Son
How cute is it to know that Kelly Rowland’s son, Titan, is really good pals with Blue Ivy? Kelly, who is a former Destiny’s Child star, made the revelation to Essence, telling the publication that her son and Blue “act like cousins” around each other.
“They are extremely close. It’s the sweetest thing,” she gushed. “It’s the greatest thing about friendship when you’re able to grow up together and your children grow up together.”
10 She’s Not Afraid To Say What’s On Her Mind
During a 2018 interview with David Letterman for his Netflix series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Jay-Z admitted that Blue can be a little feisty with her words.
The rapper recalled one particular day when he was taking his daughter to school: “We’re driving and I hear a little voice. ‘Dad?’ I turn around and she goes, ‘I didn’t like when you told me to get in the car the way you told me.’ She’s six! ‘It hurt my feelings.’ And I was like, ‘That is the most beautiful thing you’ve ever said to me!'”
9 She’s A Great Sister To Her Siblings
Blue isn’t a jealous sister when it comes to her brother and sister, Rumi and Sir. Bey and Jay welcomed twins in 2018, and from what’s been gathered, the eight-year-old loves having siblings. Though they aren’t in the same age range, Rumi and Sir are sure to have a blast doing activities with their big sister once they’re a little older.
8 She Loves Spending Time With Grandma Tina Knowles
Blue is just like the rest of us; she loves spending time with her grandmother, Tina Knowles. Beyonce’s mother often documents her day-to-day activities on social media, and it’s not uncommon for fans to hear Blue in the background, trying to get grandma’s attention. They spend plenty of quality time together, which is so endearing to know.
7 She Helped Promote Her Mom’s Collection With Adidas
Even though she’s just a child, Blue Ivy is already getting the hang of things when it comes to marketing and promotion. When Beyonce dropped her Ivy Park x Adidas collection earlier this year, Blue and her mom made sure to keep the excitement going by sporting the apparel during several public outings. We might add that the mother-daughter duo looked super stylish while giving Bey’s collection some extra publicity.
6 She Is A Demi Lovato Fan
Who would have thought that Blue was a Demi fan? When she attended Super Bowl LIV in Miami on Feb. 2, Ivy was seen recording Lovato singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” She appeared to have captured the entire performance on her phone, so it’s fair to say that Blue thoroughly enjoyed what she heard.
5 She Had A Small Cameo In Beyonce’s ‘SPIRIT’ Music Video
When Beyonce released her music video for “Spirit,” the first single lifted from The Lion King soundtrack album, fans went wild when Blue Ivy made her cameo midway. The last time Blue made a cameo (without “singing”) was when she appeared in Beyonce’s “Formation” video in 2016. At this rate, Blue will have a lengthy list of credentials under her belt before she turns 18.
4 She Was Caught Up In A Trademark Dispute
Beyonce attempted to trademark Blue Ivy Carter in 2016, but she was met with opposition from a wedding planning business named Blue Ivy. As of March 2020, Beyonce’s lawyers are still battling it out in court, having branded the 8-year-old a “cultural icon”. That's the reason why they think Bey’s trademark request should be granted.
3 She Has Her Very Own Stylist
In 2018, it was revealed that Beyonce and Jay-Z had hired a personal stylist for Blue - she was 6-years-old at the time. Regardless, Manuel Mendez is the man behind all of Ivy’s fashionable outfits, which we have seen her wear on red carpets and music videos. He initially started as Bey’s assistant but was later given the title of a personal shopper and Blue’s stylist.
2 She's Not A Fan Of Her Mother's Corny Jokes
Beyonce has admitted that Blue isn’t a big fan when it comes to her mom's jokes. During her interview with The Oprah Magazine in December 2019, she joked: "What do you call a deer with no eyes? No idea. Get it? NO-EYED-DEER.” But just seconds later, the “Sorry” hitmaker gushed: “I’m so sorry. Blue is going to kill me for telling that terrible joke.”
1 She Danced To Her Mom’s Music At A School Recital
In June 2019, a video surfaced of Blue Ivy dancing to her mother’s song, “Before I Let Go”, at a school dance recital. Of course, the video ended up going viral on social media. One can only imagine how jealous the other kids were, knowing that Blue was having the time of her life dancing to mommy’s jams.