Beyonce's Concert Tour 2023: Father Hints 'Renaissance' Shows, Defends 'Offensive' Dubai Gig

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Beyonce's father Matthew defended her controversial $24 million performance in anti-gay Dubai, stating that the concert together a fairly varied collection of individuals, after the backlash it garnered.

Sorry Not Sorry

The 42-year-old singer was criticized for her performance at the Atlantis The Royal hotel, where she did not perform any songs from her new LGBTQ+ Renaissance album.

She was accused of throwing a shade over her support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Now, her father Matthew, 71, has commended his daughter for 'bringing people from all walks of life together' and said that she is preparing a tour where she will perform Renaissance music.

Matthew told TMZ that in essence, Beyonce actually united a very varied audience with her fantastic performance abroad, bringing people together like she does well.

People who did not attend the show may not comprehend that she provided respect and received respect in return from the country, deeming it a beautiful moment, he clarified.

Knowles noted that Beyonce has always advocated for inclusiveness, believes everyone is there for love, and would never intentionally harm another person.

Beyonce New Tour 2023: 'Renaissance' Tour Coming?

In addition, he disclosed that Beyonce is preparing a Renaissance tour, which she will announce "when she's ready."

Thousands of followers were quick to attack the artist for'selling out,' adding, 'it's not like you need the money.' Her most recent record, Renaissance, which she did not perform, was dedicated to her uncle Jonny, who identified as homosexual and fought HIV. She has been criticized for not performing any songs from her discography, with many fans expressing confusion as to why she agreed to perform in Dubai in the first place.

The co-founder of the LGB Alliance, Bev Jackson, stated that the singer is a "big icon" for LGBT people and that she is "very unhappy" in her decision to perform in Dubai, where same-sex actions are illegal.

In the country, same-sex relationships are punishable by death, and Beyonce has been criticized for dedicating her newest album to her deceased gay uncle Jonny. Initially, Balthazar owner Keith McNally jumped into the controversy, stating that he would offer the celebrity a "table near to the kitchen" the next time she dined at his establishment. However, he has subsequently changed his mind, announcing that he will seat the celebrity next to James Cordon, who he banned and unbanned after revealing a dispute over an egg white omelette.

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