Beyoncé’s dad couldn’t be prouder after she was named Billboard’s Greatest Pop Star of the twenty first century.
Paying tribute to his daughter, Mathew Knowles took to X (previously Twitter) on Tuesday, December 3, to mirror on Beyoncé’s journey from a shy little one to a world icon.
“Beyoncé was shy rising up. But, as quickly as she began singing, it was like a special particular person emerged, and we knew from a really younger age that she was destined to pursue her ardour in music,” he wrote.
The doting dad — who break up from Beyoncé’s mom Tina in 2011 — praised her “dedication, work ethic, stage presence and expertise” and addressed her instantly: “I’m so pleased with you. This is one other one in every of your many main distinctions, but I sit right here not stunned as a result of I knew you have been meant for greatness from the second I held you in my arms for the primary time!”
The heartfelt observe ended with a celebration of Beyoncé’s influence. “Congratulations on being named Billboard’s #1 artist of the twenty first century, and utilizing your voice to encourage tens of millions of individuals around the globe.”
