Blue Ivy Carter facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blue Ivy Carter
Carter in June 2023
Born	(2012-01-07) January 7, 2012 (age 13) New York City, U.S.
Other names	B.I.C.
Years active	2013–present
Parents	Jay-Z (father) Beyoncé (mother)
Relatives	Tina Knowles (grandmother) Mathew Knowles (grandfather) Solange Knowles (aunt) Angela Beyincé (first cousin once removed)

Blue Ivy Carter is an American singer, actress, and dancer. She was born on January 7, 2012. Her parents are the famous musicians Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

Just two days after she was born, Time magazine called her "the most famous baby in the world." On that same day, her baby sounds were used in her father Jay-Z's song "Glory." This made her the youngest person ever to appear on a Billboard chart, earning her a Guinness World Record.

In 2019, she sang on the hit song "Brown Skin Girl" with Beyoncé, Wizkid, and Saint Jhn. This song became very popular and won a Grammy Award for Best Music Video. This made her the youngest person to win a Grammy Award on her own. She also won an NAACP Image Award and a BET Her Award for the song. In 2024, Blue Ivy Carter made her movie debut as a voice actress. She played Princess Kiara in the film Mufasa: The Lion King.

Early Life and Family

Blue Ivy Carter was born in New York City on January 7, 2012. Her mother, Beyoncé, announced her pregnancy during a performance in 2011. Because her parents are so famous, Blue Ivy has been in the public eye since she was born.

Her parents have worked to protect her name. They have tried to get trademarks for her name for many things, like books and video games. Beyoncé said that Blue Ivy is a "cultural icon." Blue Ivy's grandparents are Tina and Mathew Knowles. Her aunt is the singer Solange Knowles. In 2018, she went to a private school in West Hollywood, California.

Music and Dance Career

Blue Ivy Carter was called the "New Princess of Pop" by Rolling Stone magazine. She was featured on her father's song "Glory" when she was just two days old. Her baby sounds on the song made her the youngest person to ever be on the Billboard charts. In 2015, she was part of the choir for the Coldplay song "Up&Up."

In 2020, Blue Ivy sang on the song "Brown Skin Girl." She received many awards for her performance. She became the youngest person to win a BET Award for the BET Her Award. She also won a Soul Train Music Award and an NAACP Image Award for the song. In November 2020, Blue Ivy narrated the book Hair Love. This book is about an African American father doing his daughter's hair.

In January 2023, Blue Ivy joined her mother on stage for the first time in Dubai. She sang "Brown Skin Girl" with Beyoncé. Starting in May 2023, she became a dancer for the Renaissance World Tour. She danced to songs like "My Power" and "Black Parade" with her mother. She is also a dancer for the Cowboy Carter Tour.

Film Appearances

Blue Ivy Carter has appeared in several films, mostly documentaries and musical films about her mother.

Music Videos

Blue Ivy Carter has appeared in several music videos, both as a featured artist and as a guest.

Discography

Blue Ivy Carter has been featured on several songs.

Singles

Guest Appearances

Awards and Achievements

Blue Ivy Carter has won several important awards for her work in music and film.

See also

In Spanish: Blue Ivy para niños