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Tina Knowles-Lawson Praises Chloe x Halle for Their Talents, Says Daughter Beyoncé ‘Loves and Celebrates’ Them, Rebukes Mathew Knowles’ Harsh Comments – Atlanta Black Star

Tina Knowles-Lawson raved over Chloe and Halle Bailey alongside their 'growing' talent in a lengthy Instagram post on March 18, weeks following her ex-husband Mathew […]

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