Tina Knowles, Beyoncé’s mother, has responded to reports linking her to a social media post related to a recent lawsuit involving her son-in-law, Jay-Z.
The lawsuit alleges that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs drugged and r*ped a 13-year-old girl at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in 2000.
Tina Knowles denied any involvement in liking a post about the case, explaining that her account had been hacked.
In a statement shared on Instagram, Knowles wrote, “As you all know, I do not play about my family. So if you see something uncharacteristic of me, just know that it is not me!” She further warned, “Please stop playing with me! ‘No weapon formed against my family shall prosper.'”
The controversy emerged as Jay-Z and Diddy both strongly denied the allegations. Jay-Z called the lawsuit “heinous” and a “blackmail attempt,” while Diddy’s lawyers described it as a “shameless publicity stunt.”
The suit was filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, who has represented other accusers of Diddy. In response, Jay-Z filed a motion to have the plaintiff reveal her identity. As the lawsuit progresses, Tina Knowles continues to publicly defend her family while distancing herself from the online controversy.
Neither Beyoncé nor Tina has directly commented on the details of the legal proceedings.
