Based on what they’ve shared, he was Tina’s nephew who she grew up with and played a major role in raising Beyoncé and Solange. Jonny was gay and HIV positive
Photo: Mason Poole Beyoncé’s seventh studio album, Renaissance, is officially out in the world, and there is much to dissect. On the album, Beyoncé shares her views on designer handbags, sings about quitting, and reminds the world that she is, unequivocally, that girl. On a more serious note, she also dedicated the album to her uncle, Jonny, who died of complications from AIDS.
Beyoncé and her mother Tina Knowles have talked about Jonny a few times before. Based on what they’ve shared, he was Tina’s nephew who she grew up with and played a major role in raising Beyoncé and Solange. Jonny was gay and HIV positive. It makes sense Beyoncé wanted him honored on this album specifically — the tracks on Renaissance draw heavily from disco and house, genres that were largely shaped by LGBTQ+ artists and their listeners.
At the 2016 CFDA awards, Beyoncé shared that Jonny helped her mother make Destiny Child’s costumes before high-end labels were willing to dress “four Black country curvy girls.” Together, she said, Tina and Jonny “made each piece by hand, individually sewing hundreds of crystals and pearls, putting so much passion and love into every detail.
Beyoncé talked about Jonny’s battle with HIV while accepting the GLAAD Vanguard Award in 2019. “I want to dedicate this award to my uncle, Jonny,” she said, “the most fabulous gay man I have ever met, who helped raise me and my sister.” She continued: He was brave and unapologetic during a time when this country wasn’t accepting. Witnessing his battle with HIV was one of the most painful experiences I’ve ever lived. I’m hopeful that his struggle served to open pathways for other young people to live more freely.
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