Tina Knowles defends daughter Beyoncé against allegations of skin lightening

Knowles posted an Instagram statement saying that reports following her daughter's recent red carpet appearance made her blood boil'

Tina Knowles has defended her daughter Beyonce on social media against allegations that she lightened her skin for the premiere of her new concert film.

On 25 November, the 42-year-old pop star attended the opening of Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce on the chrome carpet" in an all-silver outfit with platinum blond hair. Soon after photos circulated on social media, some users accused Beyonce of lightening her skin and hair to appear more white".