Tina Knowles Didn’t Intend To ‘Like’ Post Shading Janet Jackson: “Why Would I Hate on Her?” [Video]

Tina Knowles is addressing and clarifying the perceived beef between her and Janet Jackson.

It all started when fans noticed Tina Knowles liking a post criticizing Janet Jackson’s expensive VIP concert tickets, prompting comparisons to Beyonce.

According to TMZ, she liked an Instagram post by a random person, which included screenshots of Janet Jackson’s ticket prices, stirring attention.

A heated exchange unfolded between the Beyhive and Janet’s fans after Tina Knowles’ like, with many interpreting it as a diss to Janet for charging similar prices to Beyoncé.

Tina clarified on Instagram that she accidentally liked the post without fully reading, and there was no intention to shade Janet.

“I am saddened by this. Janet Jackson is an icon and I would never question another artist. I took Destiny’s Child to see Janet when they were 15 years old . They always looked up to her and she opened doors for Beyonce. Why would I hate on her ? I know now not to be in a rush and to be very careful,” she wrote.

“(I learned my lesson) ! Especially when I have so much going on.. I just wanted to clarify.. I do know that you can see people’s likes so I would be pretty dumb to do that.”

In the end, Tina acknowledged her respect for Janet Jackson’s live production expertise, paying homage by referring to Janet’s family as the “first family of music.”

Beyonce's mother Tina Knowles sets the record straight after liking a post that shaded Janet Jackson:

“I stay away from negativity. If you follow me then you know that I'm not involved in the mess. What I am guilty of is liking posts, going through when I'm in a big hurry and I… pic.twitter.com/e7sId8VbWc

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