Jay-Z Kisses Blue Ivy On The Cheek While Sitting Courtside For NBA Finals

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Jay Z, Blue Ivy
The 10-year-old looked a little embarrassed with all the public affection but that didn't stop her proud dad.

The NBA Finals have taken over as tonight (June 13), we're in the thick of Game 5 in the series. The Golden State Warriors have been facing off against the Boston Celtics, and at the time of this publication, the series is tied 2-2. There have been plenty of takeaway moments during these games as every play and call comes under heavy scrutiny, but celebrities sitting courtside have also captured the attention of the cameras.

As this series intensifies, the star-studded sidelines are seeing more famous faces, including a daddy-daughter moment between Jay-Z and Blue Ivy. Mom Beyoncé wasn't on the scene but viewers continue to be surprised at just how big young Blue is getting.

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With parents like Jay and Bey, Blue Ivy is used to the constant attention her family receives when they attend events. A cameraperson filmed the father-daughter together and Jay was happy and all laughs to have his mini-me by his side, even putting his arm around her neck. It was a move that caused the internet to crack jokes as Blue seemed embarrassed by her father's affections. It was something that only made Jay-Z give her a big kiss on the cheek.

Meanwhile, this is the first sighting of Blue Ivy since she was a trending topic over the weekend. Social media users pulled up Saucy Santana's old tweets where he made disparaging remarks about Blue Ivy back in 2014 when she was just a toddler. He faced backlash and later, Beyoncé's cousin Beyincé seemingly reacted by sharing a positive message to Black girls.

Check out Jay and Blue Ivy below.



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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.