Happy 14th Birthday, Blue Ivy Carter!
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s eldest child, Blue Ivy, celebrates her 14th birthday on Wednesday, Jan. 8. From the moment she entered the world, Blue Ivy has been destined for the spotlight. Fans still remember the unforgettable moment when Queen Bey revealed her pregnancy at the MTV Video Music Awards 15 years ago—a moment that shook the audience and set the internet ablaze. Since then, Blue Ivy has steadily built her own impressive presence in music, film, and fashion.
A Record-Breaking Start
Even as a newborn, Blue Ivy made history. She became the youngest person ever to appear on a Billboard chart. Just days after her birth, her father Jay-Z released “Glory”, a Hot Rap Songs No. 23 hit, which credited her as B.I.C. Listeners could hear her cries and coos throughout the track, a signature touch that carried over to Beyoncé’s 2013 ballad “Blue”. By 2015, Blue Ivy lent her voice to Coldplay’s backing choir for “Up&Up” from the band’s A Head Full of Dreams album, marking yet another early milestone in her growing music résumé.
Rising Star in Music
Blue Ivy truly shone in 2019 with “Brown Skin Girl”, a collaboration with her mother. The song showcased her vocal talents and earned a Grammy for Best Music Video, proving she was more than just a famous last name—she was a rising star in her own right.
Expanding Into Voice Acting
Entering the 2020s, Blue Ivy explored voice acting. Her narration of Matthew A. Cherry’s Oscar-winning short film Hair Love won her a Voice Arts Award for Best Voiceover – Children’s Audiobook. She later made her feature film debut as Princess Kiara in Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), which grossed over $720 million worldwide. Her performance earned her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Character Voice Performance, cementing her status as a multifaceted young talent.
Dancing Into the Spotlight
Last year, Blue Ivy joined her mother as a full-time background dancer on the historic Cowboy Carter Tour. The 2025 tour finished as the highest-grossing solo artist trek ever, according to Billboard Boxscore. On stage, Blue Ivy wowed audiences, building on her show-stealing appearances during Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance World Tour. With her growing fanbase—known affectionately as the Ivy League—and her signature boho braids, it’s clear that she’s carving her own path in the entertainment world.
Celebrating Her Best Music Moments
To honor Blue Ivy Turns 14! Revisiting Her 7 Best Music Highlights, we’ve rounded up the standout moments of her career so far. From chart-breaking tracks to Grammy-winning performances, voice acting accolades, and show-stopping stage appearances, Blue Ivy has already created an impressive legacy—and this is just the beginning.