Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour in grand fashion on April 28 at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. This time the spotlight wasn’t solely on Queen Bey. Her daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter, delivered unforgettable onstage moments that left fans in awe and tears. Read more and watch a viral clip of their appearance inside.
Beyoncé’s eldest daughter, 13-year-old Blue Ivy Carter, made a triumphant return to the stage, electrifying the crowd during the performance of “America Has a Problem.” As the beat dropped, Blue stepped confidently into the spotlight, dancing front and center while the rest of the dancers held back. The crowd erupted in cheers as Beyoncé beamed with pride, watching her eldest command the stage with ease and elegance.
Later in the show, Beyoncé delivered a more intimate moment during her performance of “Protector,” bringing 7-year-old Rumi on stage for her first-ever appearance. As the heartfelt lyrics — “Even though I know someday you’re gonna shine on your own / I will be your projector” — played, the trio stood together, smiling and sharing a tender family moment that brought the audience to tears. A montage of Beyoncé with her children followed on the big screen. It appeared to be such an intimate and emotional moment to share with fans.
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This marks Blue Ivy’s second major tour appearance. She made her debut during the 2023 Renaissance World Tour in Paris and later danced alongside her mother during the Beyoncé Bowl halftime show on Christmas Day 2024. With each performance, Blue proves she’s not just Beyoncé’s daughter but she’s a rising star in her own right.
The Cowboy Carter tour spans 32 stadium dates across the U.S. and Europe, wrapping up in Las Vegas on July 26. Beyoncé is already making history as the artist with the most scheduled performances at SoFi Stadium. The tour follows the release of her groundbreaking eighth studio album Cowboy Carter, a genre-blending 27-track record that honors Black artistry in country music. It earned Beyoncé two major Grammy Awards in 2025, including Best Country Album and Album of the Year.
From a legacy of musical brilliance to the rise of a new generation, opening night proved that Beyoncé’s stage is now a family affair. And fans are getting acquainted with the Carter family’s next generation.