Beyoncé’s Uncle Rowland Passes Away At Age 77
Tina Knowles’ older brother Rowland Martin “Butch” Buyince has died. He was 77. Tina shared a touching tribute to her brother, who is the uncle of Beyoncé and Solange.
“My Beautiful big brother Butch went to be with God this weekend,” she wrote with a photo of him on Instagram Tuesday (Feb. 27). “I will miss him so much ! He was a career Airforce man. He loved riding Motorcycles was a black Belt in Karate and had the most beautiful green eyes and good looks. He was a great story teller.”
She continued: “He had an incredible wife Jeanette and devoted daughter Dana two beautiful grandchildren Yvette and Roland. He was greatly loved. Sail on Butch [heart emojis] Rowland Martin (Butch) Buyince’ June 1946 – Feb 2024 RIP”
“Rest Easy Uncle Butch , My twin,” Juelz, Solange’s son commented underneath the photo.
LeToya Luckett, a former Destiny’s Child member, wrote “Sending my love & deepest condolences. Love you @mstinaknowles [white heart] [prayer emoji.”
Beyoncé Gears Up For Act II Of Renaissance
While Beyoncé has not spoken out about her Uncle Rowland’s death, she has not shied away from honoring her family in her music. Beyoncé dedicated her last album Renaissance (Act I) to the LGBTQI+ community and her late Uncle Johnny, who died from HIV complications. During her acceptance speech for the Vanguard Award at the 2019 GLAAD Awards, Beyoncé touched on who he was.
“He was brave and unapologetic during a time when this country wasn’t as accepting. And witnessing his battle with HIV was one of the most painful experiences I’ve ever lived. I’m hopeful that his struggle helped to open pathways for other young people to live more freely. LGBTQIA rights are human rights.”
Beyoncé is now gearing up for Act II of Renaissance which is set to drop on March 29. She has already released two new songs, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” which are out now.
Beyoncé: The Best Viral Moments From Her 'Renaissance Tour'
Donald Glover's Swarm "Shade"?
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Some fans were convinced that Beyoncé shaded Donald Glover’s Amazon Prime series Swarm when she was performing the Renaissance track “America Has a Problem.” She shouts to the crowd, “Swarm on these hands, n—-!”
The series, which features Dominique Fishback and her mentee Chlöe Bailey, is about the extreme fandom and how it leads Fishback’s character (Andrea) to commit violent acts due to an obsession with a pop star (who seems to resemble Beyoncé). The series came out shortly before Beyoncé hit the road.
However, it could also just be a coincidence that Beyoncé used the word “swarm” and did not call out the series since she is dressed in a bee-inspired stage costume. The “shade” was never addressed by either party publicly.
Take a look at the moment here.
"You are the visuals baby"
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Beyoncé is known for her visual albums and it is no secret that the Beyhive has wanted a visual component alongside Beyoncé’s Renaissance. However, we’ve never gotten a direct response until now. During her Kentucky tour stop in July, she gave fans an answer. The singer responded, “You are the visuals baby” in a now-viral clip.
Take a look at the clip here.
