Nick Cannon let fans know that he thinks Beyonce is one in a billion, even compared to his ex Kim Kardashian.
The TV personality defended Beyoncé after she was accused of trying to resemble Kim at the premiere of her Renaissance film on Saturday, where critics also claimed she had “lightened her skin” to “look like a white woman” .
Nick shared a clip from his radio show Daily Cannon Show on his Instagram on Tuesday, in which he vehemently supported the “Formation” singer.
“Kim Kardashian wants to look like Beyoncé,” he said, then added that Kim, who he dated in 2006, “wishes she looked like that.”
Nick went on to say that Beyonce has “looked the same since she was 16” and called critics “crazy.”
Nick Cannon defended Beyoncé after she was accused of trying to resemble Kim at the premiere of her Renaissance film on Saturday; seen in 2022
Nick shared a clip from his radio show Daily Cannon Show on his Instagram on Tuesday, in which he fiercely supported the “Formation” singer after she was compared to Kim
“Kim Kardashian wants to look like Beyoncé,” he said, adding that Kim, whom he dated in 2006, “wishes she looked like that.”
He captioned the clip: “Some social media users are accusing #Beyonce of being a #KimKardashian lookalike after her recent Renaissance premiere. What do you all think about this?”
The backlash against Beyonce began after the 42-year-old superstar appeared to have lighter skin and also wore a platinum blonde wig in a photo taken of her performance at the Renaissance concert film premiere in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Shortly after the performance, online trolls claimed the hitmaker was “white now,” while others complained that “she’s not a black woman!”
Nick wasn’t the only celebrity to speak out in support of the Grammy winner, as her mother Tina Knowles stepped into the ring to defend herself against her daughter’s vicious critics.
“I’m tired of people attacking her,” Knowles wrote in a lengthy caption to the video, in which she dismissed commenters’ concerns.
She also compared her daughter’s outfit to styles worn by black entertainers going back at least as far as Etta James.
“I came across this today and decided to post it after seeing all the stupid ignorant self hating racist statements about her, lightening her skin and wearing platinum blonde hair wanting to be white,” Knowles began hers long caption.
She explained that Beyoncé’s look was purely for her Renaissance documentary, “where the whole theme is silver with silver hair, a silver carpet, and implied silver clothing, and you idiots jump to the conclusion that she’s trying to be a white woman.” and her skin bleaches?”
Nick went on to say that Beyonce has “looked the same since she was 16” and called critics “crazy.”
He captioned the clip: “Some social media users are accusing #Beyoncé of being a #KimKardashian lookalike after her recent Renaissance premiere. What do you all think about it?”; seen on Thursday
Nick and Kim dated briefly in 2006
“How sad it is that some of their own people are perpetuating the stupid narrative with hatred and jealousy,” she seethed. “Duh, she wore silver hair that matched her silver dress as a fashion statement clown. ‘ALIEN Superstar duh!’
She accused her daughter’s critics of fomenting “jealousy and racism, sexism, double standards” instead of “celebrating a sister or simply ignoring her if you don’t like her.”
Among those supporting Knowles in the comments was Insecure star Issa Rae, who cheered, “Go!”
Robin Thede added: “Let them know!!!” The Queen has always only supported black women and is literally committed to breaking down barriers for us in all areas!
“She is a philanthropist, a mentor, a leader and a pioneer.” She is a FASHION ICON and anyone who doesn’t understand that she can use every color in the rainbow to create a look can be stoned! ‘ She continued. “Don’t delete your post! Leave it out so people can remember that you and your daughters are REAL PEOPLE who have done nothing to deserve the nasty things miserable idiots write! I’m sick!’
Nick wasn’t the only celebrity to speak out in support of the Grammy winner, as her mother Tina Knowles stepped into the ring to defend herself against her daughter’s vicious critics; Seen in 2012
Actress Octavia Spencer also supported her.
“@mstinaknowles You have raised beautiful, strong, intelligent black women who are PROUD TO BE BLACK.” Period,” she wrote in the comments. “Anyone who says otherwise has their own problems. “I’m sorry you encountered negative comments that people don’t realize reflect their feelings.”
“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo added, “Come on all this!!!” You have EVERY right to stand behind your little girl!!! I love you ❤️❤️❤️.’