Solange‘s son Julez Smith is once again back in the spotlight after becoming a trending topic online following the leak of a sex tape.
Surfacing on the web on Monday (December 18), social media reacted less than enthusiastically, especially being that the 19-year-old’s first introduction to fans was in his mom’s belly in the 2004 Destiny’s Child video for “Soldier.”
“These aint the visuals we asked for julez,” one person wrote on Twitter/X. Another person said: “The last thing i needed to see was julez knowles beating smb dooniez down.”
A third person added: “Why do I see a leaked video of S*lange son Julez beating the kewchie up on this good Tuesday?” while another comment read: “Solange needa take Julez phone and just never give it back atp.”
Meanwhile, Solange has been keeping a relatively low profile and working hard — last year becoming the first Black woman to serve as a ballet composer for the New York City Ballet.
Beyoncé was a proud big sister after Solange made her debut at the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala, taking to Instagram afterward to celebrate the achievement.
Bey shared two photos of Solange in her post, one holding two bouquets of flowers and another with her walking into the venue. In her caption, Beyoncé made it loud and clear she’ll always have her sister’s back.
“My beloved sister, there are no words to express the pride and admiration I have for you,” the “Break My Soul” singer wrote. “You are a visionary and one of one. Congratulations on being the first African American woman to compose for the New York City Ballet. The piece you composed is phenomenal. I love you deep. Might I suggest you don’t f*** with my sis.”
Solange spoke to Vogue about the huge accomplishment, thanking her family and friends for attending the show while highlighting the work that it took to pull off the show that night.
“This evening has been in the works for a long time now,” she said. “The process of composing for the ballet was an inspiring journey for me. Exploring this form of expression and now getting to share it with my friends and loved ones tonight has been incredibly rewarding. It’s certainly a celebratory evening.”
