29 April 2025, Los Angeles, CA When worldwide diva Beyoncé began her much-awaited Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday night, the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, was ablaze with excitement. In a touching demonstration of her musical heritage and maternal pride, Beyoncé shared the stage with her kids, Rumi Carter, 7, and Blue Ivy Carter, 13, on the first night of the 32-stadium tour. It was a spectacle of song, passion, and family. The show, which was Rumi's first time performing live, enthralled audiences and emphasized the tour's themes of musical development, family, and history.
An Iconic Family Gathering
The 43-year-old Beyoncé has long been praised for her ability to combine universal themes with personal narratives, and the Cowboy Carter Tour opener was no different. Supporting her Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter, the tour started with a set list of more than 30 songs that interspersed her traditional classics with songs from the country-influenced album. The performance of "Protector," a heartfelt song by Cowboy Carter that included a spoken-word introduction by Rumi on the studio recording, was the evening's high point, though.
Rumi joined her mother and older sister, Blue Ivy, onstage for the song, causing fans to grasp for tissues. On social media, a fan film showed the seven-year-old's contagious excitement as she hugged her mother, waved to the crowd, and reveled in the admiration of the audience. As a seasoned performer from Beyoncé's 2023 Renaissance World Tour, Blue Ivy stood erect behind her mother and sister, lending a subdued assurance to the family scene. As the small child skipped offstage hand in hand with Blue Ivy and waved enthusiastically to the applauding audience, Beyoncé remarked to Rumi, "Beautiful job, baby."
The song's lyrics, which highlight a mother's undying love and dedication to raising her children, were poignantly reflected in the performance. As Beyoncé shared the spotlight with her daughters, her voice resonated with emotion as she sang, "Even though I know someday you're gonna shine on your own, I will be your protector." To add to the moment's emotional impact, a montage of Beyoncé with her three kids—Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Rumi's 7-year-old twin brother, Sir Carter—played on the stadium screens. Notably, Sir did not go onstage, supporting Beyoncé and Jay-Z's efforts to preserve his privacy since he has been mainly kept out of the spotlight.
Rising Star of Blue Ivy
During the performance of "America Has a Problem," Blue Ivy, who is no stranger to the stage, showed off her developing performance skills with a dance routine. Her roles in "Deja Vu" and "Texas Hold 'Em" demonstrated her versatility even more, and the audience gave her a raucous ovation. After receiving a Grammy for her work on "Brown Skin Girl" in 2019, Blue's career in the spotlight continued with her impressive dance performances on the Renaissance World Tour. Tina Knowles, Blue's grandmother, has previously commended Blue's work ethic, stating in 2023 that the then-11-year-old readied herself for her tour debut in a single week and got better every time she performed.
Beyoncé has been open about Blue's ability to bounce back from criticism. According to Beyoncé's 2023 concert documentary, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, Blue was first apprehensive about performing because of criticism of her dancing on social media. But rather than back down, Blue put in more training, and her development was much praised. In a 2023 Instagram post honoring Blue's tour performances, Beyoncé wrote, "I'm so proud and thankful to be your mama." Fans at SoFi Stadium shared this feeling.
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