Beyonce and her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter recently won a BET Award for their song, Brown Skin Girl. This award is Blue’s first BEt Award.
In a remarkable achievement, Beyoncé’s 9-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter has won her first BET Award for her contributions to the song “Brown Skin Girl.” The track, which featured on Beyoncé’s 2019 album The Lion King: The Gift, earned the award for Video of the Year at the 2021 BET Awards.
This historic win makes Blue Ivy the second-youngest BET Award winner ever, demonstrating her undeniable talent and artistic prowess from a very young age. “Brown Skin Girl” was praised for its celebration of Black women and girls, with Blue Ivy’s vocals adding a powerful, soulful element to the empowering anthem.
In her acceptance speech, a beaming Blue Ivy graciously thanked the BET Awards, her collaborators, and of course, her mother Beyoncé. “I would like to say thank you to the BET Awards for this award, this is amazing,” she said.
The win is a testament to Blue Ivy’s budding skills as a performer and songwriter, having co-written “Brown Skin Girl” alongside her mother, SAINt JHN, and Wizkid. Her involvement in the project highlights the next generation of Black excellence emerging from the Carter family.
Beyoncé, who was also honored at the ceremony, expressed her pride in her daughter’s achievement, calling Blue Ivy “my heart.” This accolade is sure to be the first of many for the young artist, as she continues to follow in the footsteps of her trailblazing mother.
The future is undoubtedly bright for Blue Ivy Carter, and this BET Award win is just the beginning of what is sure to be an illustrious career in music and beyond.