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Jay-Z and His 13-Year-Old Daughter Blue Ivy Attend Basketball Game Between Lakers and Spurs
Fans were left doing double takes when the famous father-daughter duo made a stunning courtside appearance, but it was the 13-year-old heiress who completely stole the spotlight.
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Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Blue Ivy Carter turned heads on December 10, 2025, when they showed up front and center at the Lakers versus Spurs game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. And while the hip-hop icon is no stranger to courtside glam, all eyes were on his daughter, who looked virtually unrecognizable.
Celebrity sightings at basketball games in California are hardly rare, especially when it comes to the Carter family. Jay-Z and his superstar wife Beyoncé Carter have been seen courtside countless times over the years, often with their daughter in tow, even back when she was just a toddler.
But this time, Blue Ivy had fans in total disbelief. The child who once clung shyly to her mother's hand has blossomed into a full-fledged fashion icon, effortlessly mirroring the elegance of Queen Bey herself.
Dressed in head-to-toe designer, the teenager showed off a wardrobe that could rival any adult star. She was seen wearing a pair of Isabel Marant wedge sneakers, famously worn by her mother, in burgundy suede and black leather.
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She paired the shoes with denim cargo jeans, and a black leather Balenciaga racer jacket. A mini bag encrusted with crystal detailing completed the look.
But it wasn't just the outfit. Blue Ivy's entire appearance had shifted. Known for wearing braids throughout her childhood, the teen debuted a sleek silk press, a style the "Crazy in Love" singer often wears.
And fans also caught a glimpse of her full face of makeup, revealing a glowing, glamorous version of the young woman she's becoming.
Her father, ever the effortless trendsetter, kept things understated. Jay-Z wore a black sweater, lighter-colored trousers, and dark shoes, finishing the look with his signature dreadlocks under a black beanie.
The pair looked so polished and stylish that even the Lakers' official account shared their photo on social media.
But once the images and videos of the game began circulating, so did the jaw-dropping commentary, and people were shocked!
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One stunned fan gasped, "I thought that was Beyoncé for a second. I thought she turned back the clock." Another couldn't believe her eyes, asking, "OMG , That's Blue ?? She is growing up , and looks like Beyonce !! She's gonna be a supermodel !!👏👏❤️❤️ [sic]."
Over on TikTok, the excitement exploded. Flooded with emotion, a fan gushed, "Oh baby girl looks so much like her mom.. she's gorge [sic]." One netizen declared, "blue is the reincarnation of Beyonce 💯."
Another exclaimed, "She is the same height as her dad! Shes [sic] so tall!!!!" A thrilled commenter cheered, "OK BLUE!!! Looking just like your Mother!!!"
More reactions poured in, with one admirer writing, "She is turning into little Beyoncé wow." A sharp-eyed fan observed, "She got mommas birth mark by the lip."
And someone else pointed out, "She act just like her mom sunglasses and the same body language."
Here's Blue Ivy's transformation over the years:
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2014
Blue Ivy Carter, 2, wore a shiny gold dress while in the audience with her father, Jay-Z, during the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014, in Inglewood, California. Her hair was styled in natural, coily afro puffs.
Blue Ivy Carter, 2, featured natural, coily afro hair while wearing a black leather jacket over a black, ruffled skirt, and being held by her mother, Beyoncé, in Midtown on November 4, 2014, in New York City.
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2016
Blue Ivy Carter, 4, wore a tan, high-low ruffled tulle dress with a sequined bodice while holding hands with her mother, Beyoncé, as they attended the MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016, in New York City.
In this image from the same event, Blue Ivy Carter can be seen with an inquisitive, slightly disgusted look on her face. Her hair was done in tight braids and she wore a jeweled headband.
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2017
Blue Ivy Carter, 5, wore her hair in two small, high braids tied with black bows, along with a green ruffled skirt, a denim jacket, and a black t-shirt. She was seated between her father, Jay-Z, and her mother, Beyoncé, while attending the 66th NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center on February 19, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
2018
Blue Ivy Carter, 6, wore her natural hair pulled up into a top bun, along with a white pleated coat dress with a tie belt and carried a dark clutch. She was seated next to her father, Jay-Z, while attending the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2018, in New York City.
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2020
Blue Ivy Carter, 8, wore a black t-shirt and had long, braided hair. She was seated next to her father, Jay-Z, while attending a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 8, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
2022
Blue Ivy Carter, 10, wore a black leather jacket, a black t-shirt, and black joggers, and had natural curls. She was looking on with her father, Jay-Z, during the second quarter of Game Five of the NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022, in San Francisco, California.
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2023
Blue Ivy Carter, 11, wore a camo-print outfit with a long-sleeved turtleneck top and cargo pants, and had her long, braided hair in a high ponytail. She was performing onstage next to her mother, Beyoncé, during the "RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR" at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia.
2024
Blue Ivy Carter, 12, wore her long, black braided hair down over her shoulders, along with an off-white gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline. She was at the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
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Blue Ivy Carter, 12, wore her long, coily braids with honey-blonde highlights down over her shoulders, along with a gold gown with a strapless sweetheart neckline, while attending the world premiere of Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on December 9, 2024.
2025
Blue Ivy Carter, 13, was seated courtside with her father, Jay-Z, while attending a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on December 10, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
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Seen here alone at the same event, Blue Ivy Carter wore an oversized black leather biker jacket with white stripes, skinny sunglasses, and had her long, straight hair with honey blonde tips down. She was holding a rhinestone-adorned mini-bag.
Blue Ivy Carter completed the look with burgundy Isabel Marant wedge sneakers. These heeled sneakers are a throwback style and closely resemble a pair her mother, Beyoncé, wore before.
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Blue Ivy Carter, with her full face of makeup and silk-pressed hair, looks like she has really blossomed and now bears a striking resemblance to her mom, Beyoncé, in her expressions and features. She has that same fierce eyes as her mother.
Blue Ivy Carter is seen with a relaxed, soft, and slightly amused expression, while her father, Jay-Z, sits beside her with a wide smile as he claps during the game.
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Blue Ivy Carter maintains a serious, focused, and composed expression, while her father, Jay-Z, is looking forward with a calm, pleased, and slightly proud smile.
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