Christina Milian defends Blue Ivy Carter after Mufasa premiere backlash

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Christina Milian has come out in support of Blue Ivy after the daughter of Beyoncé received backlash regarding her look at the premiere of Mufasa: Lion King.

The 12-year-old girl is set to lend her voice to Princess Kiara in the prequel directed by Barry Jenkins, known for his work on Moonlight. This character originally appeared in Disney's sequel, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.

The 43-year-old singer known for her song "AM to PM" was invited to share her opinions on the outfit worn by the 12-year-old at the event on Tuesday, December 10. This outfit received criticism from many users on social media, who described it as "inappropriate."

During her appearance on the Sherri Shepherd Show, Milian commented, “To start with, she looks beautiful. I believe that it’s important for people to keep their opinions to themselves regarding someone else's child, especially when it involves a minor. Just focus on your own affairs.”

She added, "She's really gifted, and she traveled around the globe with her mother. There's no denying her talent. You can't overshadow her brilliance... Just let her shine."

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This isn't the first instance where the young celebrity has encountered public backlash during her brief career.

During her mother’s Renaissance tour last year, Blue Ivy faced criticism on social media for her dancing, with some users describing her moves as "uninspired."

Beyoncé later shared that her daughter took those comments as inspiration to improve, delivering an impressive performance in Paris just weeks after.

After the premiere of The Lion King, Beyoncé chose to overlook social media comments criticizing Blue Ivy's outfit as inappropriate for a 12-year-old girl. Instead, she concentrated on celebrating her daughter's accomplishments.

"My beautiful little girl," she shared on Instagram. "Tonight is all about you. You've put in so much effort, and you did an amazing job voicing Kiara. Your family is filled with pride. Keep on shining!"

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Blue Ivy’s attendance at the movie premiere alongside her parents, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, happened just a day after Jay-Z firmly refuted a rape accusation against him.

Jay-Z strongly rejected claims that he and Sean "Diddy" Combs drugged and assaulted a 13-year-old girl at an afterparty for the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000.

A federal lawsuit that initially named only Mr. Combs was refiled on Sunday, now including an accuser referred to as "Jane Doe." She claims that both music moguls assaulted her while a well-known female celebrity was present.

Carter described the lawsuit initiated by lawyer Tony Buzbee as an “attempt at blackmail” and referred to the allegations made against him as “ridiculous.”

"We don't engage in that kind of behavior. We adhere to strict principles and values. We prioritize the safety of children, while it appears that you take advantage of others for your own benefit," he remarked.

"Only your group of conspiracy theorists and pseudoscientists would buy into the ridiculous accusations you've made against me. If it weren't for the serious implications regarding the safety of children, I would find it amusing."

He said, “The only thing that really hurts me is for my family. My wife and I will need to talk to our kids, especially since one of them is old enough that her friends will likely hear about this in the news and start asking questions about what's being said. We’ll have to help them understand the harshness and selfishness of some people.”