VIDEO: BEYONCE GETS EMOTIONAL + TODAY SHOW DRAMA
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Check out this video of entertainer Beyonce Knowles speaking about her new tour, her family and more. In the interview, which aired Tuesday night, Beyonce is seen fighting back tears whilst paying tribute to her mother Tina Knowles. Check out the video above.
TODAY SHOW RECORDING DRAMA
Talk about drama. A “board mix” recording of Beyonce’s performance on “Today Show” last year was released on the net and Howard Stern talked about it on his popular radio show.
Bee’s Daddy Matthew Knowles is not happy about it and says it was altered. He told TMZ:
“If no one took the time to look at the biggest Inauguration in the history of America then shame on them.
If no one took the time to listen to Beyonce sing ‘America the Beautiful’ and ‘At Last’ at the Neighborhood Ball for the first dance of President Obama and the First Lady, and they question Beyonce’s vocal ability, they’ve gotta be an idiot.
At 12 years into her career, the last thing someone should be questioning is her vocal ability. That would be like questioning if Kobe Bryant could shoot a jump shot. The vocals were obviously altered.”








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1.
FlyNY
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
GOD I LOVE HER!!!!!! SHE’S THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
2.
lola
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
i luv her. she is soo nice.
and i have seen the video they altered “if i were a boy”, if you heard beyonce sing you know it is fake.
3.
chere
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
So sweet and genuwine
4.
Ashleigh
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
love bee
5.
Blkmarilyn
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I love my mother too! I’m about to call her.
6.
Dude-N-H-Town
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
……My fav person in the business….she seems so sweet.
And whoever can’t tell that that was an altered recording is an complete idiot. Clearly Beyonce is one of the best live performers of our generation.
…….
7.
Dude-N-H-Town
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
….@5…LOL. I jus texted my moms.
8.
dale23
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
LET EM HAVE IT POPS LOL
9.
LondonChic
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
WOW..Beyonce is a gorgeous person..i can totally understand how much she loves her mum..they always mke sure u have the best even when you dont deserve it
10.
RANA-SXYLDY
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Ok now…I’m not on Bey as much as others but clearly,CLEARLY (DID I SAY CLEARLY)…That mess is altered. We allllllll know Bey can blow. Hands down!!!
RiRi for life!!!!!
11.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
….and to think this all started from the Hate On Beyonce blog. Shit is ri-damn-diculous, and Howard Stern is even more ridiculous for picking up on it.
12.
S. Dot ANN
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I love seeing her sweet side. I almost cried!
13.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Can’t wait to see her in Chi!
14.
VARI
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
matthew don’t play
15.
DARKAQUA
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
DADDY KNOWLES NOT PLAYIN’ WHEN IT COMES TO THE FAMILY’S CASH COW….GLAD KELLY FINALLY GOT AWAY FROM THAT MESS!!
EVERYBODY KNOWS BEYONCE CAN SING…I DON’T SEE THE BIG DEAL BOUT THIS AUDIO…I’M SURE HOWARD STERN WAS JUST PLAYIN’
16.
karen
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Daddy Knowles won’t let anyone get his girls will he? People wonder why her dad has to be so protective- it’s because of stuff like this. Some people don’t get that it actually started as a parody/joke and actually think she’s sings like this. Be real people! Whether you like her or not, she can sing, or at least as well as we’ve always heard.
17.
SassyT
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I’m right there with you, Bey, regarding mommies. I don’t know what I’d do w/o my mom so I thoroughly understand the tears. I’ve taken care of my mom full time for 5 years and have no regrets whatsoever. I great big high five to ya, baby girl!
18.
Angie.Who
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Nice interview! I love my Mom too!!!! If only some of us, will be so gracious and greatful and show more appreciation to our MOTHERS.
19.
Fashionista
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I knew Beyonce’s handlers would be quick to shut down that rumor. Daddy Knowles doesn’t play with his paycheck. As for her crying, whatever. She must be going through something for that to make her so emotional.
20.
NO ID
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
can i just say it must be the clip quality because both tina and beyonce and even billy bush look horrible!
love my momma too, just talked to ol’ girl…LOL
21.
Fashionista
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Especially my mother, because I trust her. Why, does she just not trust her Dad? Matter of fact, I aint seeing her with him in a while!
22.
Aries
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Lol really? There is no need for drama Anyone in their right mind can clearly hear this is altered. I mean even if a person could not sing they would not sound like some hyped up chipmunk. Come on people..you got to come better..
Cant wait to get my ticket for her concert this saturday
23.
SMH @ y'all
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Matty Knowles always there for B, I cant even believe this actually is newz worthy, I can believe they could doubt about her vocal ability, I mean, SERIOUSLY ppl would do ANYTHING to have Beyoncé in their mouths, always the Beyoncé stories SMH
This is why I effs with CL, ‘Beyoncé get emotional’ and not another created mess, I swear, I have to promise myself I dont go again to some lame sites.
Awwww Beyoncé, that’s a beautiful thing and I swear, I dont even think ppl realize what it is for our mothers, when there is no one they will still be standin there for you, you can tell it’s not only Beyoncé who works hard but the parents are behind and look at the moms eyes, she works hard! Thats one beautiful relationship and they’re really close.
They’re just reminding me how far I am from my mother whom I can only see once a year for one month and half. -Tear in my eye-
24.
jjane
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
No one is perfect. if is wasnt altered everyone knows that she can sing. he needs to calm down
25.
DCmake$$$
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Bey and her Mom look just alike
26.
Meat
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
——-I’d like to see Lil Rounds in that Thierry Mugler costume dress. Did you see her
——-with all that “trunk junk” on American Idol last night. I think she will get voted
——-on just because of her looks. Her body was amazing in that black cat suit.
——-On topic, I’ll bet there’s more to those tears Beyonce was shedding.
27.
Where is the intelligence?
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
@21
ESPECIALLY is the key word
She thanked her father twice in her thank you’s @ the AMAs in 2007 for her award of excellence and didnt even mention her mom, I think now things are equal.
Of course u cant see them together, I mean it’s not like you live with them!
28.
Bout to be a millionaire, baby!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
She is one zzzzzzzzzzzzzz~
So here are my questions:
She must get lonely in this marriage cause I would have expected to see more of Jay-z around supporting her.
Her mother says her main concern is Beyonce. What happened to uhmm…. Solange? is that why Solo was left on her own to go and get pregnant?
Beyonce doesn’t trust her dad? She said “especially my mother, because I trust her.”
OK, I’m done.
29.
Bout to be a millionaire, baby!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
@ #25
I think there is more to those tears too!
30.
Chris808
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I CRIED :(.
31.
AlexIS
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
That was sweeeeet!!
Wow! That clip was CLEARLY fake… I’m appalled! And people actually feed into that mess…seriously?
32.
Soul Touch
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I have to admit, I feel the same about my mother…and she made me tear while she was talking because my mother is and has always been my rock.
Regarding the audio clip…it was funny, but so obvious that it was warped and tampered with.
33.
goons
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
cute and dont mess with papa knowles..
34.
MRS. SK8BOARD P (AK & BK STAN)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
i mean seriously…EVERYONE KNOWS BEY CAN SANG…
that was lame as hell, for someone to alter that audio…BOOOOO!!
anyway, beyonce is too cute..
35.
UCEDWHAT
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Wow this lady cant get no better She is the best !!!!
Her heart is truely made of GOLD, No wonder God has blessed her like he has .
Much Love B and keep doing God’s calling you are truely a ANGEL!!!!!!!
36.
DizzyGuy
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
People will believe anything. There are alot of things to say about Beyonce but she isn’t a bad singer.
37.
LadyJFabulous
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Awww. That’s precious about Tacky Tina. She’s gotta have somebody because hubby clearly ain’t the one.
LMAO! That clip is sooo old. I’m mad it’s just seeing the light of day. We all know it’s altered. Beyaki can carry a tune, but I think it’s a MAJOR exaggeration to say the bish is the best performer of this generation. Please SAY NO to crack.
38.
Zee
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
WHO CARES!!!!
39.
Prezlover
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I don’t know if Tina has the same bad rep as Matty. He was reportedly spent their dc money on his drug habit. I think Tina and B are more alike and don’t clash like her and her pops. Solo seems to be the daddy’s girl. Like Tina said her main concern is to take care of Beyonce. They have a very special bond.
Matty will snap back in the name of his kids in a minute. Even for Kelly sometimes.
40.
waxed
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Beyonce got a great voice,, plain and simple and i am not a fan nor am i a stan..
I still don’t know what the story is about?
Those tears look like they were for something else.. She must be going thru something right now..
41.
AWWW!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
There is something going on with Daddy Knowles…Beyonce had no words of TRUST for him…I think he is doing the mother dirty and Beyonce is not happy with with him at all! Popa Knowles is a rolling stone….but he will do everything in his power to protect his one and only means to the good life…Beyonce! Bey can sing….no doubt about that…but I think there are some real issue going on between the mother and father…and it is affecting Bey because she truly loves her mother and who could blame her there is NOTHING GREATER ON EARTH THAN A MOTHER’S LOVE…GOD BLESS THOSE WHO HAVE STRONG MOTHERS!
42.
Quita
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Regardless of whether the “high notes” aren’t actually her singing, the rest of it definitely is and she does not sound good. In her defense, it can’t be easy singing in front of a bunch of screaming fans. It’s probably difficult for to hear herself sing. The fact of the matter is, she isn’t going to sound good all the time. No singer does.
43.
SHE STILL SOUNDS BETTER THAN RIHANNA. lmao
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Well of course this is fake. BUT EVEN WITH THESE BAD VOCALS, SHE STILL SOUNDS BETTER THAN RIHANNA… AND HERI HILSON. HAHAHAHAHA
44.
DymeDiva84
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
WOW I LOVE BEYONCE & HER FAMILY! HATERZ KEEP HATIN I JUST WON TICKETS THIS MORNING ON 97.9 THA BOX! REPPIN H-TOWN BABY!!!!!!!
45.
Ne Ne
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Well isnt that sweet. I think that audio tape is Bey though. im sorry. idt it was altered. Cause she is still blowing she is just off key. But she cant hear herself. She isnt perfect guys, it is possible for her to get off key. And that comment that Tina made was kinda disturbing, You have two children, How is Bey gonna be your MAIN CONCERN? Foreal. I bet Solo has/ had it tough in that house.
46.
truth is
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Do it really matter? Fanny and Jhud are the best.
47.
LULU
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
On the recording, I ain’t buying it. On her becoming emotional, it’s pure. Just another example of how sweet this girl is, and how much family is to her, as well as her success. More Black families need to follow suit IMO. I don’t know why people just won’t give her a break. She’s Black, and a superstar. Lord knows we don’t have too many these days in the industry that have done the things she has. The moment we don’t have one that’s done as much as she has, then mofos will start complaining. We got one, and all they wanna do is tear the girl down. Enough!
48.
Tay
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I agree…I think Mathew Knowles will be the down fall of this dynasty! I think he is doing some real back handed things! When was the last time you even saw Tina and Mathew together…not even driving in the car together during Beyonce’s wedding frenzy last year! Mathew seems like a snake and you know when the “man” is tired of you…you know what comes next…It just seems like people are attacking Bey left and right about not writing her own songs and stealing other people’s music, not being able to act ect! Bey is a great singer but it seems that the world may be getting tired of her! Bey always talks about her mother all the time…and never cried like this before…I wonder what’s really going on!
49.
pms
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
FAKE
PHONY
FAKE
PHONY
FAKE
HOW IN THE WORLD DOES SHE GO FROM PARADING AROUND NEW YORK HAPPY AS A PIG IN SHI&&T AND THEN SUDDENLY SHE’S SO EMOTIONAL???
THIS CHICK GOT A TOUR THAT IS IFFY AND HAS BEEN DOWNSIZED TO CASINOS AND THEATRES.
SHE’S GOT A PG 13 MOVIE ON THE LINE THAT COULD REALLY MAKE OR BREAK HER “ACTING FUTURE” ***giggles***
BEYAWNSAY IS GOING THROUGH SOME THANGS, DON’T LET THAT CHEESY FAKE SMILE FOOL YALL. THIS CHICK GOT SOME SILENT DEMONS THAT ARE SCREAMING IN HER HEAD.
IT’S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SHE’S CONFINED TO A STRAIGHT JACKET.
DESPERATE TIMES = DESPERATE MEASURES=FAKE TEARS….HALO!
LMFAOOOOOOOOOOO
50.
Dude-N-H-Town
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
…@42…….its Beyonce’s voice, but they altered it. Beyonce is tooooo talented to
…..hit notes like that. Hell I cant sing and I could do a better job.
51.
irrational rationalist
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
thats the daddy everybody needs!
he look out for his seed no matter what!…take some notes niggas!
52.
Keena
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
We all know Beyonce lipsyncs live.No one! Can perform running across the stage and you not hear them take a breath or two.But that stupidity on the fans part.
However you can tell the sound was messed with.I think she’s a very pretty girl, however she not the best singer or the worst.She’s just average.She over sings TOO much and she has to be extra sexy for no reason at all.She can not act and its disrespectfull to people,who’s craft is acting.Because she don’t even take it serious enough to get a voice coach!
The only thing she has going for her right now is Jay.And if she don’t sit down and give him some kids soon, he’ll either get em from someone else or all of her secrest career wise will be exposed.
Slowing things are starting to come out.Its sad because all that she had to say about the Jackson and she never really realized that Daddy Knowles has been pimping the Shits out of her.
As well as her mother making her those cheap ass clothes.She needs to take hints from her sister.Fashion wise !NO TINA KNOWLES UNIFORMs!
Things are not working for her because people are so over it.Her concert tix aren’t saling like expected,No one wants to see Obessed besides idiots and she has yet to date show any sense of education.She needs to go back to high school and get her diploma.Retake english and esp Speak!Its really sad to me that she didn’t even attempt to at least have a high diploma. Even Mary and Fantasia went back.UGh
So very sad..Nice to see she loves her mom!!
53.
irrational rationalist
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
#49
wow at your life…
54.
Dude-N-H-Town
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
….@49……GIRL WHAT?????
55.
THE TRUTH
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
IM UPSET 49 NEVER EXPERIENCE WHAT SOME OF US LIKE TO CALL EMOTIONS LMAOOOOOO YA KNOW ONE MIN UR HAPPY NEXT UR SAD
56.
T
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I honestly have to agree with the girl above.@Keena!!
57.
KIDDO
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Wow, I cried seeing this, it makes me think of my mom who has worked so hard to keep our family as ONE! My mother is the BEST, I love that Black Beautiful Woman for Life, she taught me to be strong, so I feel B, it’s a blessing to be able to call your mom up and say I just called to say I LUV YOU!
Bye have to go calling my mommy!
58.
Dude-N-H-Town
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
…..and you guys who think Beyonce tears are fake…r u serious?? Yeah she going
…..thru something….she’s a f-in MEGA-STAR. She’s probably tired. I mean she’s
……human. And when the world tries to shut you out, MAMAs kno jus what to do..
……..DAMN I LOVE MY MOMS
59.
lena
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Theres plenty of shady vocals that came out during live performances by her imo but she still an okay singer.
60.
ladytroublesome
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Altered or not that shit was funny as hell. I almost fell out of my chair laughing so hard.
61.
LuvsIt
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Aww I love my mama too!!!!
62.
sassydancer
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
First off WHITE FOLKS are pure haters especially once their beloved britney weird(spears) a** isn’t pulling the dollars in as they expected! Why should they brit is no singer,dancer nor actress!!!! Beyonce is the triple threat and PLUS!!!! Beyonce can sing her but off and whomever created the phoney studio track is a straight A**wipe and need to get a damn life!!!
Next the video of beyonce paying tribute to her mother was admirable. I cried myself. Beyonce is a good girl and haters wish they can be in her shoes!!!!! EVEN white folks!!!!!
63.
Soul Touch
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I don’t know why anyone is paying attention to those that do nothing other then concentrate and spead negativity. They’re just being catty. Personally, I don’t understand the need…or the spent energy, life is to short to spend it being bitter. Imagine, rather then spending your time and energy on things that make you feel good about life, you choose to chase down articles that fuel their disgust. Seems kinds of sad to me. If I don’t like something, the last thing I’m going to do is waste my precious time on it.
But hey, that’s just me.
Power of attraction.
64.
CHERYL
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
http://www.tmz.com/2009/0...was-right-hoax-hoax-hoax/
Beyonce has officially been cleared of all bad singing charges — the atrocious supposed “board mix” of her performance on “The Today Show” last year was altered after all.
Just as Mathew Knowles told us, the audio clip that many people believed was leaked from “Today” was indeed a fake.
In fact, TMZ found the person behind the prank who was surprised it went as far as it did, saying, “It’s a little bit crazy. No one in their right mind would sound like that, and no one would cheer for someone singing like that.”
Apparently, the dude never went to an Ashlee Simpson concert…
See Also
Howard Stern Exposes a Screeching Beyonce
Beyonce’s Daddy to Haters: You’re All Idiots
65.
Soul Touch
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Oh, and I called my mommy after that. yeah…just called to say I love you.
66.
Beyonce how fake are you??
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
C’mon that tears are so played. When someone can cry at 80 concerts she can do that 2.
What ya’ll have with Jay? leave him out…dont ya think he’s hurt about that she doesnt give him some kids or is making out on the beach with a dude. LEAVE JIGGA Alone
Beyonce u can cry when Jay leaves ur fake ass!! He’s way 2 smart for u!!
67.
ETCETERA
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Should have known Daddy Knowles was going to have something to say. lol. Sorry Mr. Knowles but inauguration does not equal neighborhood ball. I’m sure not everyone who watched the inauguration saw Beyonce perform. Anyhoo, I heard the audio from the Today’s Show, and it sounds altered to me. Everyone knows Beyonce can sing.
68.
PYT
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
that shit was hilarious leave it to Stern to have a grown mans panties in a bunch lmao we all know she can sing so why even waste your breath making a statement lol jeeze!
…And I’m still mad about Obsessed cuz it could have been a good movie singer she is actress she’s not!
69.
Beyonce Fan!!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I LOVE MY MOM SO MUCH!!!!! THATS RITE MATTY!!!! BEYONCE CAN SING LIVE DONT BE MAD AT THE FACT THAT UR FAV ARTIST CAN’T DO WHAT SHE DO… I MEAN U CAN LOOK ON YOUTUBE WHERE SHE FORGETS THE WORDS TO THE SONG LOL DONT BE MAD HATERS….
70.
BEYONCE's RESPONSE!!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Beyoncé commented about the allegations exclusively to MTV News:
“Of course I’m just hearing about this today — and I haven’t heard it but it sounds completely ridiculous,” she said at the junket for her forthcoming film “Obsessed.” “Everyone’s heard me sing and it’s perfect timing, actually, because I’ll be on the ‘Today’ show tomorrow singing ‘Halo,’ or tonight you can watch me sing live on David Letterman! It’s perfect promotion, whoever came up with that idea.”
71.
ELEKTRA
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I dont get it!!!!!!
72.
Mrsjones
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
omg i love her! so sincere and down to earth. I love it when she cries, it shows she is human and has emotions. I just don’t understand why people wanna tear this woman down so much, she seems like such a wonderful person. i guess jealousy can sometimes cloud your judgement on others though
73.
KEKEONE
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Firstly, I agree that Beyonce not perfect, but do you all actually think that she would be getting all that she has if her God Given talent of singing and acting if she wasn’t Great!!!
A audio machine was used, I saw how its done and what it can do to a persons recorded vocals. The high octive that was heard throughout the song is not possibble unless you are screaming literally. I have heard beyonce sing not so perfect and it wasnt bad at all. for example on the sasha fierce album, on the end of EGO when she says she can sing with piano. you can clearly hear the stress in her voice but it sounded more like she was just pushing to hit the note not SCREAMING!!! LOL
If havent interviewed her or if you arent the one who screwed the song or if you arent one of the knowles yourself who are you to judge her on anything she does…! I love the lady. she has been blessed with a major talent. and if she was to walk in to one of our living rooms or bedrooms all of us would be completely siked no matter how we tried to hide it!
and lastly she records each part of her harmony and if she sucked as bad as the record played did, then so would every record she has ever recorded. If you know her voice or listen to her interviews you know that she is a bad sista!
74.
SunshineRegie
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
I saw that fake azz shiz on Access Hollywood’s website and I damn near barfed all over my keyboard. And although there’s nothing wrong with a woman loving her mama, once she becomes a MARRIED woman, her husband is supposed to be what Beyodel claims her mother is to her. But considering the fact that their whole relationship is such a farce, I’m not surprised by her comments in the least. smh
75.
CeeCee
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 /
Wow..it was nice to see beyonce actually shed tears..in interviews she seem so boring,but this opened my eyes to her,I realize she is human and she has feelings and when people say mean things it hurts her,even though she might nit show it but it does..that doesn’t mean imma worship her but I do like beyonce..but what about solange,it seems to me that tina is always with beyonce,I never see her with solange=/..I wonder are tina and solange close like beyonce and tina=/..I doubt it? she rarely talks about solange..
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