By: Mel M.
Photo Credit: Ig @Beyonce
When your family name is Carter, milestones aren’t just celebrated; they’re made legendary. Over the weekend, Hattie White, Jay Z’s beloved grandmother, turned a glorious 100 years old, and the celebration was everything you’d expect from a family rooted in legacy, love, and a whole lot of style.
The venue was dripping in elegance, but still felt like a family cookout at its core, just with a little more champagne and a surprise performance or two. The space was warm, cozy, and full of soul, with deep reds, golds, and soft lighting setting the tone. Think grown, gorgeous, and deeply respectful of the queen of the night.
It wasn’t just any family gathering. Beyoncé and Jay Z pulled up, suited and glammed, but never made it about them. This was Hattie’s moment. Tina Knowles, longtime family friends, and even Stevie Wonder showed out to bless the centennial queen with a live performance that brought the crowd to their feet.
Adding even more weight to the night, Brooklyn honored Hattie with her own official day: Ms Hattie White Day. The proclamation alone had folks tearing up.
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At 100 years young, Hattie took center stage and dropped wisdom with grace. Her voice, seasoned with a century of life, brought a hush to the room.
Even though Beyoncé wore her crown like she was born with it, because she was, the spotlight stayed firmly on Grandma Hattie. There was no Hollywood in the room, only home. Beyoncé’s emotional ties to Hattie are deeper than most know. She even sampled Hattie’s voice in her Lemonade album, a nod to this woman’s influence.
Jay Z stayed close to Hattie all night, helping her to the mic, dancing with her, and showing the kind of love that don’t need to be posted to be real.
Born in South Carolina, Hattie White has been the foundation for generations of Carters. Her strength, wisdom, and unwavering faith have shaped one of the most iconic families in the world, not just musically, but spiritually.
This wasn’t just a party. It was a living tribute to Black legacy, resilience, and the beauty of honoring our elders while they’re still here to feel the love.
Once the clips hit the internet, it was a wrap. Fans flooded timelines with love for Grandma Hattie.
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