Beyoncé’s father hits out at “narrow-minded” criticism of Dubai gig

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Beyoncé’s father hits out at “narrow-minded” criticism of Dubai gig


Beyoncé‘s father Mathew Knowles has hit out at what he calls the “narrow-minded” criticism of her controversial Dubai gig.

Last weekend (January 21), the singer carried out her first headline present in over 4 years final night time on the launch of a luxurious lodge within the UAE.

The present got here after influencers and journalists had been invited by Beyoncé to affix her in Dubai for the opening of the Atlantis The Royal lodge. A “performance of a lifetime” was promised.

Beyoncé was additionally criticised by followers over her resolution to carry out in Dubai, which has a historical past of human rights violations, and the place homosexuality is illegitimate.

In a brand new interview with TMZ, Mathew Knowles defended the efficiency, saying that Beyoncé “gave respect and got respect back from the country”.

He added that she “united a really diverse crowd with her incredible performance overseas, bringing people closer, as she does best.”

Going on to criticise the “narrow-minded view” of those that disagreed with the placement of the efficiency, he added that his daughter has “always stood for inclusiveness” and would “never do something to deliberately hurt someone”.

Beyoncé performs on stage headlining the Grand Reveal of Dubai’s latest luxurious lodge, Atlantis The Royal on January 21, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. CREDIT: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal

Last yr, Beyoncé seemingly confirmed a 2023 world tour in help of recent album ‘Renaissance’ through an public sale. It’s additionally been reported that her crew, dancers and band must bear background checks forward of hitting the highway.

In the TMZ interview, Knowles confirmed that the tour is in planning, and she is going to announce dates quickly.

However final night time she took the stage for her first headline present since December 2018. Beyoncé opened the personal Dubai gig with ‘At Last’, ‘XO’ and ‘Flaws And All’ earlier than enjoying tracks from throughout her again catalogue.

Several tracks from Beyoncé’s Lion King: The Gift soundtrack got their dwell debut, together with ‘Otherside’, ‘Spirit’ and ‘Bigger’ whereas ‘Brown Skin Girl’ noticed Blue Ivy Carter be part of her mum onstage. However, no songs from new album ‘Renaissance’ have been performed.



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