Chloë Baileyrecruited a very special guest to star in her latest music video.
The musician, 23, tappedTina Knowles-Lawson,Beyoncé’s mom, to appear in the video for her new single, “Have Mercy,” which dropped Friday. In a brief cameo, Knowles-Lawson, 67, appears in a car, holding up a set of binoculars, as she spots a group of fraternity brothers.
After the video dropped Friday, fans immediately spotted Knowles-Lawson’s cameo and applauded Chloë for the new release on Twitter.
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“CHLOE REALLY GAVE US VISUALS, A BOP, AND A TINA KNOWLES CAMEO ALL IN THREE MINUTES #HAVEMERCY,” one fanwrote.
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“Chloe really got Ms Tina in the video omg,” anotheradded.
“When Mama Tina popped out .. I knew Chloe Bailey was about to BODY this!” one moretweeted.
Chloë and Knowles-Lawson share a connection through Beyoncé, 40. The young singer is signed to Beyoncé’s record label, Parkwood Entertainment, under the duoChloe x Halle, which includes herself and her sister, Halle Bailey. The sisters released their second studio albumUngodly Hourlast year, and “Have Mercy” marks Chloë’s first solo single.
Knowles-Lawson previously gave a shout-out to Chloë onInstagramin March, posting a video of the songstress in the 2003 filmFighting Temptations, in which she starred as a younger version of Beyoncé’s character. Knowles-Lawson also included a photo of Chloë and Beyoncé on the set of the film.
“How cute and prophetic is this that Chloe played Beyoncé’s Character as a child in the movieFighting Temptations. Who would have ever thought that one day Chloe would be signed to Beyoncé’s label,” she wrote. “Beyonce loves and celebrates The talent of Chloe and Halle 100 percent. They are so super multi talented and the sky is the limit for them.”
“They have only touched the surface of the success to come in their careers!” Knowles-Lawson continued, telling fans she first saw Chloë x Halle on YouTube, where their videos reminded her of Beyoncé andKelly Rowland.
“I cannot wait to see what these girls will accomplish as they continue to work hard , and persevere , learn from mistakes and triumph over obstacles . Pay their dues! They will be unstoppable , in time,” she added. “They are truly special, as passionate hard working super talented Artist that are growing everyday!!!”
Knowles-Lawson closed out her post with a thank you to her daughter, writing, “I am so grateful to Beyonce for unselfishly using all her power and resources , and sharing her incredible team with these deserving young ladies. I am so glad they met and will be screaming my support all the way❤️.”
source: people.com
