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Internet hails Tina Knowles as she stands up to trolls who accused daughter Beyonce of lightening her skin for 'Renaissance' pic

Tina Knowles said, 'Black women have worn platinum hair since the Etta James days'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: American businesswoman and Beyonce's mother Tina Knowles responded fiercely after social media users attacked her daughter's skin tone and hairstyle during the launch of her 'Renaissance World Tour' concert film.

For the unversed, the 'Crazy in Love' singer has been accused of attempting to look paler as she debuted in an all-silver wardrobe and a platinum blonde hair change at the 'Renaissance World Tour' film's Los Angeles premiere.

The hitmaker had been accused of being "white now" by some, and  others have claimed that "she's not a Black woman!" as per Daily Mail.

Knowles, 69, now responded to individuals who accused her 42-year-old daughter of "lightening her skin" in a lengthy Instagram post on Tuesday, November 28.

Tina Knowles reacts to 'ignorant, racist' remarks on Beyonce's premiere look

The video that Knowles posted featured Beyonce at various points in her career, accompanied by a caption. But the crux of the argument was the cover photo.

The video opened with words on the screen that said, among other disparaging remarks made online since the 'Renaissance Tour' movie premiere: "She’s not a black woman," "She’s white now", "It's not Beyonce", and "She whitens her skin!"

"Came across this today and decided to post it after seeing all of the stupid ignorant self-hating racist statements about her, lightening her skin, and wearing platinum hair wanting to be white," Knowles wrote alongside a tribute video that featured Beyonce's hit song 'Brown Skin Girl' playing in the background.

The music icon wore "silver hair" on a "silver carpet" and "suggested silver attire," as Knowles revealed that her daughter's "whole theme" for the world tour is "silver".

"She does a film, called the renaissance, where the whole theme is silver with silver hair, a silver carpet, and suggested silver attire and you bozos decide that she's trying to be a white woman and is bleaching her skin?"

The mother of two went on to support Beyonce's appearance by citing other recognized Black celebrities who have also worn platinum hair.

"Black women have worn platinum hair since the Etta James days," she said.

Tina Knowles slammed critics perpetuating 'jealousy and racism, sexism'

Knowles went on to criticize individuals who bought into a "stupid narrative with hate and jealousy".

The detractors of her daughter, she said, were not "celebrating a sister or just ignoring if you don't like her," but rather pursuing "jealousy and racism, sexism, double standards".

Knowles wrote: "Every time she does something that she works her a** off for and is a statement of her work ethic, talent and resilience. Here you sad little haters come out the woodwork."

In the long video post, Knowles stated, "I am sick and tired of people attacking her."

Knowles appeared to be referring to remarks made on social media that suggested Beyonce was attempting to pass like someone else or that her skin tone was lighter than it had ever been.

She went on, quoting Beyonce from her most recent studio album, "She wore silver hair to match her silver dress as a fashion statement clown. . ALIEN Superstar duh!"

She went on to say that she is "fed up". She also acknowledged that her infamously private daughter "is going to be pissed at me" for confronting the naysayers.

The post's main image featured the Grammy winner at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday (November 25) night for the world premiere of her concert video, 'Renaissance World Tour.'

Beyonce wore a custom Versace silver chainmail gown to the event, where she posed for photos in front of a silver backdrop. She completed the ensemble with silver-heeled sandals and opera gloves.

The 'Break My Soul' singer also looked magnificent with platinum blonde hair that was sleeked in the middle part.

Tina Knowles' post backing Beyonce gains massive support

Knowles' long post supporting her daughter and slamming naysayers had gained support from other celebrities as well as online fans.

Actress Octavia Spencer commented on the Instagram post, "You have raised beautiful, strong, intelligent black, PROUD TO BE BLACK women. Period. Anyone who says otherwise has their own issues to deal with. I’m sorry you’ve come across the negative comments that people don’t realize is a reflection of how they feel about themselves."

Another actress, Jackee Harry wrote, "That’s how you go MAMA BEAR! 🔥 Let ‘em have it, Tina! Your daughters and grandchildren are cozy in their skin - something these lowlifes will NEVER be."

"Educate Them they always try to break The Black Woman especially one they feel intimidated by. The true definition of a protector," commented American singer LaTavia Roberson.

Other online fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to show their support for Mama Knowles, with one writing, "Mama Tina says what Beyonce won't say out loud."

A second one backed Knowles and wrote, "I know she was typing fast when she wrote this. I love it!"

"Queen," hailed a third X user, while a fourth one exclaimed, "That’s how you defend yo child IKDR mama Tina!!!!"

Another one quipped, "She’s right but she’s about to get the angriest phone call from Beyonce."

One more chimed in, "She TOLD THEM!!! She don’t play when it comes to her kids or her family!"

"Thank God Beyonce is surrounded by love and fierce loyalty! She has said she can take it because she’s built for this. But am so glad to see people around her not allowing it! Come on Mama protect your kid from these," another pleased fan wrote.