Jay-Z's grandma Hattie White went all out for her one hundredth party.
On Monday, September 29, a number of visitors took to social media to share images and movies from White's big day on Sunday, September 28 — which included a shock efficiency from Stevie Surprise.
“Stevie mentioned ‘Glad Birthday to Ms Hattie White' The mayor of Brooklyn declared Sunday Ms. Hattie White Day!” Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, shared by way of Instagram on Monday alongside a video of Surprise, 75, performing. “The elegant, elegant, lovely girl turned 100 and was celebrated by her household and buddies at a celebration, match for the Queen she is!!! Stevie Surprise, one in every of her favourite artist [sic] paid tribute to her together with her personal non-public live performance!!! Stevie reminded us the various hits that he's made!!!! We dance the night time away ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥These Carters know how you can social gathering!!!!!!!!”
In line with social media footage, a number of stars had been additionally in attendance on the occasion together with Beyoncé, 44, who has been married to Jay-Z, 55, since 2008, Megan Thee Stallion, Klay Thompson, Nas, Chris Martin and Memphis Bleek.
Through the social gathering, White gave a brief speech to her family and friends, thanking them for coming.
“I need to thanks for popping out and celebrating my one hundredth birthday,” she mentioned in video footage shared by way of Instagram. “Could God bless all of you who've traveled the street that I've traveled.”
Beyoncé has actually taken White's phrases to coronary heart all through the years, even together with one in every of her sayings on the music “Freedom” on her Lemonade album, which was launched in 2016.
Within the closing moments of the music, a clip from White's ninetieth birthday speech performs, which says, “I had my ups and downs, however I at all times discover the interior energy to drag myself up / I used to be served lemons, however I made lemonade.”
Regardless of their busy careers, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have stayed dedicated to spending time with their household, particularly their kids — daughter Blue Ivy, 13, and twins Sir and Rumi, each 8.
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“Feeling love is crucial factor a toddler wants, you recognize?” Jay-Z instructed The Sunday Times in an April 2021 interview. “Not ‘Right here's this enterprise that I'm going handy over to you, that I'm creating for you.' What if my baby doesn't need to be in music or sports activities? I do not know, proper? However so long as your baby feels supported and feels cherished, I feel something is feasible.”
In the meantime, Beyoncé shared in October 2020 that she began to “decelerate and shed annoying issues” in her life through the COVID-19 pandemic whereas spending extra time together with her husband and youngsters.
“I really cherish this time with my household,” she instructed British Vogue on the time. “I've spent a variety of time specializing in constructing my legacy and representing my tradition one of the simplest ways I understand how. Now, I've determined to present myself permission to give attention to my pleasure.”
Beyoncé's children have even continued to be concerned in her work together with Blue Ivy dancing at her Renaissance and Cowboy Carter excursions.
“My lovely first born 🙏🏾I'm so proud and grateful to be your mama. You carry us a lot pleasure, my candy angel,” she wrote by way of Instagram alongside a video of Blue acting on tour in Could 2023.
