Blue Ivy Carteris officially an award-winning artist.
At the NAACP Image Awards dinner on Friday night, the 8-year-old daughter ofBeyoncéandJAY-Zwon the outstanding duo/group prize for her contributions to the song “Brown Skin Girl,” according toVariety.
Blue, who is heard singing a few lines, received a writing credit for the song, which also features Beyoncé, Wizkid and Saint Jhn.
Beyoncé, 38, also won six awards during the night, including outstanding female artist and outstanding soundtrack/compilation album forThe Lion King: The Gift, on which “Brown Skin Girl” is featured.
The NAACP Image Awards dinner took place the night before the main ceremony on Saturday. Last year, both Beyoncé and JAY-Ztook home prestigious prizesat the annual awards ceremony, with Beyoncé winning the entertainer of the year award and the rapper being honored with the president’s award.
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Blue previously marked an exciting milestone in July, when she scored her first Billboard Hot 100 song for “Brown Skin Girl.”
Asource told PEOPLEat the time that Blue “loves singing, dancing and performing” just like her famous mother, who also sharestwins Rumi and Sir, 3, with JAY-Z.
“Of course both Beyoncé and Blue love music,” the source said. “She is a natural.”
“She is very sassy, high energy and knows what she wants,” the source added. “Especially after the twins were born, Beyoncé made sure that Blue was able to embrace her new role as a big sister. She also lets her go to video shoots, award shows and music recording. They have a very special bond!”
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The source also said Beyoncé, whobrought Blue along to the premiereofThe Lion Kinglast summer, is focused on being a mom when she’s home and away from the spotlight.
“It might seem like her career would take up all her time, but it’s quite the opposite. Her career is always second and her kids are her first priority,” the source said of the superstar. “She is a fantastic mom and very involved.”
source: people.com
