Tina Knowles has seen a sea of support for her and her family after an Instagram mistake went viral in the wake of the shocking allegations against her son-in-law, Jay-Z.
The rapper, 55, was accused of assaulting a 13-year-old girl alongside P Diddy, who is facing numerous allegations of assault, harassment and trafficking.
The pair allegedly attacked the minor at an after party for the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards; initially, the complaint was only filed against P Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs.
On December 8, an amendment to the complaint saw Jay-Z named as the other attacker, in a move that shocked his and his wife Beyoncé’s fans to the core.
Beyoncé’s mother, Tina, who is frequently seen by her family’s side, appeared to like an Instagram post on Monday from ABC 7 Chicago, explaining the details of the case against her son-in-law.
The 70-year-old swiftly released a statement via her Instagram account, claiming she had been hacked and never meant to like the post.
“I was hacked! As you all know, I do not play about my family,” the notes app statement read. “So if you see something uncharacteristic of me. Just know that it is not me!”
Tina continued to deny the action in the caption, writing, “Please stop playing with me!!!! ‘No weapon formed against my family shall prosper.'”
Fans immediately jumped to her comments to support the mother of two during this difficult time for her family.
© Instagram“One thing about Tina is she doesn’t play about her family,” one fan wrote, while another commented, “We love you and the Family”.
A slew of Tina’s followers commented a simple “Amen” in another show of support, seeming to stand by her despite the allegations.
The family put on a united front on Monday after the news broke of the accusation against the music mogul; Beyoncé, Jay-Z, their daughter Blue Ivy, and Tina were all in attendance at the Los Angeles premiere of their new film, Mufasa: The Lion King.
© Matt Winkelmeyer/GABeyoncé, who voiced Nala in the film, was all smiles as she proudly showcased her eldest daughter, who stunned in a gold gown that matched her mother.
“My gorgeous baby girl. This is your night,” the 43-year-old wrote on Instagram, alongside a slew of glowing photos of her 12-year-old. “You worked hard and you did such a beautiful job as the voice of Kiara. Your family could not be prouder. Keep shining.”
Jay-Z stood side-by-side with his family at the premiere just a day after he released a statement vehemently denying the allegations.
© LISA O’CONNOR“These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!!” he wrote via Roc Nation on Instagram.
“Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree? These alleged victims would deserve real justice if that were the case.”
“My only heartbreak is for my family,“ he continued. The billionaire also shares twins Rumi and Sir, seven, with the ‘Single Ladies’ singer.
© Kevin Mazur“My wife and I will have to sit our children down, one of whom is at the age where her friends will surely see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims, and explain the cruelty and greed of young people,“ he wrote.
“I look forward to showing you just how different I am.”