Tina Knowles defends daughter Beyonce’s NFL half-time performance

The performance received some pushback online

Beyonce performing during halftime of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens (David J. Phillip/AP)

Tina Knowles has defended her daughter Beyonce’s NFL half-time performance on Christmas Day after it received some criticism online.

The 13-minute set saw the US superstar bring out surprise musical guests Post Malone, Shaboozey and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter in what was her first live performance since the release of Grammy-nominated, country-themed album Cowboy Carter.