Mathew Knowles claps back with a fiery retort to Kanye West over calling his grandkids "retarded" 

Beyoncé's father, Mathew Knowles, has fired back at recent remarks by rapper Kanye West about his grandchildren, Rumi and Sir Carter, calling them "retarded." West, the blunt rapper, used profanity-laced language when talking about the 7-year-old twins, which has sparked significant public discussion.

Knowles countered with a statement deploring West's words and was dismayed at the absence of using good speech, especially about children. His statement has joined the fray involving public figures and their accountability in terms of words and actions.

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Kanye West's controversial statement

Kanye West has recently commented on social media, where he described Rumi and Sir Carter in derogatory words. The post went viral very soon, following which there was a reaction around the world by the public and entertainment industry stakeholders.

West subsequently deleted the post after announcing he had done so because he was afraid his account would be suspended but later doubled back and reposted it again.

According to People Magazine, West wrote,

"WAIT HAS ANYONE SEEN JAY-Z AND BEYONCES YOUNGER KIDS THEYRE RETARDED"

To this, Mathew Knowles responded by saying

"People pay a price for being stupid, especially in the music industry. I'm hopeful Kanye gets the type of help he needs, in terms of mental health."

West has been known to get involved in several controversies, and this case has had everyone discussing again how his statements influence other individuals, particularly those indirectly influenced by public utterances.

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Tina Knowles' response

As covered in People, Tina Knowles retorted to West's comments with a sharp response. She replied,

"So I'm on the set of a photoshoot today for my book, and I wanted to tell you a corny joke. What happens when a snowman throws a tantrum? He has a meltdown. Y'all know that's funny."

She had captioned her original video as,

"Corny joke, time! ❤️ it’s hard to remain positive and classy in the face of ignorance and evil. But I know that no weapon formed against me or my family shall prosper.🙏🏽❤️ This battle is not mine, but the Lords , I know that God has got this." which was then edited to just "Corny joke, time!"

Her response is a culmination of her conviction to maintain respect and dignity, particularly where other members of the family are minors and have nothing to do with public scandals.

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Public reaction and media coverage

The exchange between West and Knowles has generated high-profile media, with several of them criticizing the intent behind what they said. Public opinion was largely negative toward West's remarks, with many people supporting Knowles in standing where he stands on the topic.

A user commented , "Take his internet access away"

"This is taking it too far and it is very annoying there is no defending this when you involve children" said yet another

The incident has also precipitated renewed criticism of the roles celebrities play as they exercise power and the impact of saying ugly things.

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Wider implications of the controversy

This event reflects on broader issues of responsibility in the entertainment industry. Public figures exert a great deal of influence, and what they say can have lasting effects. The reaction to West's comment shows an increasing intolerance and sensitivity towards inappropriate or offensive language.

Mathew Knowles' response to Kanye West's statement has again brought up the question of using responsibility in speech, particularly among children. The outrage points out the significance of speaking responsibly, the impact of words, and the necessity of being courteous and considerate when speaking about others.

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