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Tina Knowles Publicly Guilt-Trips Solange on Instagram, Like a Pro

Classic mom.


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The Knowles women are a particularly busy bunch, especially at the moment. Beyoncé is currently pregnant with twins, and hasn’t slowed down her creative output. Solange, also a mother, is making award-winning music. And Tina Knowles — well, Tina is never too busy to engage her daughters in a good old-fashioned public guilt trip.

On her legendary Instagram account, Tina recently shared her dismay at Solange by posting on the social media platform. Apparently, Solange neglected to inform her mother that she was named Artist of the Year at the 2017 Webby Awards, held in New York City on Monday evening. The Webby Awards said of her accolade in a statement, “Not only is Solange one of the greatest artists of our time, but she’s also a true artist of the online generation. Solange has demonstrated her digital prowess in myriad ways, most notably with the website Saint Heron — her collaborative platform and online store for artists.”

Solange posted a photo to her own Instagram of herself accepting her award from artist Kara Walker late Monday night. “Thank you @thewebbyawards and the phenomenal Kara Walker. Genuinely shook,” the singer wrote in the caption. The post didn’t go unnoticed by a burned Tina.

“Hi baby,” Tina commented on the post for all the world to see. “i know we are all busy but next time let a sister know you are getting an award (or a momma)? i miss you ❤️Congratulations??.” And in a follow-up comment, she wrote, “What a great honor Kara Walker a legendary Artist❤️”

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This isn’t the first time Ms. Tina has embarrassed one of her daughters via Instagram. Tina admitted that Beyoncé warned her against making “corny jokes” on the ‘gram, but mom simply told her, “When you get my age, you gotta find your light. So if you find some good light, you’re supposed to take advantage of it. So yeah, I’ve done quite a few in one spot so I could have them, but it’s okay, I’m 63, what can I say.”

Mother knows best, after all.

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A look we wish she’d revive — Beyoncé appeared on TRL again in 2002 to promote Austin Powers in Goldmember, showing off the same hair style sported by her character Foxxy Cleopatra. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Beyoncé was glowing at the The Fighting Temptations film premiere in Hollywood in 2003 wearing a sleek, braided up do with a silver smoky eye. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Wearing a low, tousled pony with blunt bangs and a gunmetal smoky eye, Beyoncé attends the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Loose curls defined the look for all three ladies of Destiny’s Child for their NFL performance before the Patriots vs. Colts game in Foxborough, Massachusetts in 2004. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Though she wasn’t up for any awards in 2005, Beyoncé arrived at the 47th annual Grammy Awards looking like a winner, with a slick updo and a fresh glow. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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A winner all around in 2007: A more understated look allows the best accessory, a new Grammy to add to the collection, to speak for itself. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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At the premiere of Cadillac Records in 2008, Beyoncé embraced a classy singer-actress look with another slick up do, this time with a loose pony behind it. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Beyoncé rocked brunette curls at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards with a subtle grey smoky eye and and glossy nude lip. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Flat, ultra-highlighted hair pairs with a more exaggerated winged liner than Beyoncé’s usual look, here at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards in 2010. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Beyoncé bleached her hair even further for the Grammys the following year, in 2011. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Beyoncé went back to bangs in 2012. She paired the look with matte pink lip. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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Beyoncé showed off her super short pixie cut in 2013. Photo courtesy of Instagram.

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The singer went short again with faded ombre ends and a vivid makeup look for the Grammys in 2014. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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