Blue Ivy Carter's First Year

A look back at the charmed life of a hip hop princess.

Happy First Birthday, Blue Ivy Carter! - It's hard to believe that on January 7, Jay-Z and  Beyoncé's daughter will be one year old. We imagine she has one heck of a birthday party coming at her (including a $1 million nursery at Barclays Center from papa Jay), but what else could we expect for a hip hop princess? From yachts to private planes, here's a look back at Blue Ivy's charmed first year... (Photo: IamBeyonce/Tumblr)

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Happy First Birthday, Blue Ivy Carter! - It's hard to believe that on January 7, Jay-Z and  Beyoncé's daughter will be one year old. We imagine she has one heck of a birthday party coming at her (including a $1 million nursery at Barclays Center from papa Jay), but what else could we expect for a hip hop princess? From yachts to private planes, here's a look back at Blue Ivy's charmed first year... (Photo: IamBeyonce/Tumblr)

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Blue Ivy Carter Has Arrived - On January 8, 2012, Jay-Z and Beyoncé welcomed their first born, a baby girl named Blue Ivy Carter, into the world. Though controversy swirled around the couple's happy day, claiming their baby's birth denied others access to hospital facilities, they paid the rumors no mind. And a few weeks later the couple revealed pics of beautiful Baby Blue via Tumblr at helloblueivycarter.tumblr.com. She's gorgeous, just like her mom. (Photo: Courtesy of helloblueivycarter.tumblr.com)

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First Look - Fans got their first peek at B.I.C. about a month after her birth, when Bey posted a picture of the infant on her Tumblr page. Blue was reportedly born in an ultra-luxe suite of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. It was also our first look at Beyoncé in mother-mode, burping blanket and all! (Photo: IamBeyonce/Tumblr)

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Jay Z on daughter Blue Ivy's charmed life: - The hip hop mogul told Oprah just months before welcoming his daughter in 2012, "At the end of the day, I just know I'll probably have the worst-spoiled little kid ever.” Turns out, he had nothing to worry about. Blue may have the best of everything, but she seems like one of the most well-adjusted tots in the celebuverse.(Photo: Courtesy beyonceonline.com)

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Chart Topper - Daddy Jay didn't waste any time doting on his little girl. He even made her the youngest recording artist ever with a track on the Billboard 200 by using her "vocals," that is, her first cries, on his tribute track "Glory." (Photo: IamBeyonce/Tumblr)

Jay, Not for Play - Jay-Z is fiercely protective of his baby girl, Blue Ivy. The rap impressario was spotted holding his little one close and covering her up from the prying eyes of the paps as he and his wife, Beyoncé, headed into Meurice Hotel in Paris. Jay and Bey are in town for the Watch the Throne tour. He and Yeezy were said to have performed their hit controversial track "N-----s in Paris" 11 times in one-night at the opening show. (Photo: DLM Press, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Daddy's Girl - Being a father definitely has brought out the softer side in Jay. The rap mogul opened up about the pains of his own fatherless childhood, and vowed Blue's would be different. "She doesn't have to be tough," Jay told the Times. "She has to love herself." Won't be hard considering how much love she has in her life! (Photo: DLM Press, PacificCoastNews.com)

Beyoncé on motherhood: - “I love every moment of it. It’s so beautiful.” (Photo: FameFlynet)

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Blue's First Vacay - Blue must have gotten a passport with her birth certificate, because she wasted no time hitting international waters for her first vacation in St. Barts. The family of three also celebrated Jay and Bey's fourth wedding anniversary on the island. (Photo: FameFlynet, Inc)

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Back to Work - Maternity leave was over for superstar Beyoncé, who scheduled her comeback for Memorial Day weekend, just five months after Blue's birth. But luckily little Blue had plenty of babysitters to keep her company while her mom tore up the stage. Bey's sister Solange and former Destiny's Child mate Michelle Williams both watched over her. (Photo: courtesy Beyonce/Tumblr)

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Back to Work - Maternity leave was over for superstar Beyoncé, who scheduled her comeback for Memorial Day weekend, just five months after Blue's birth. But luckily little Blue had plenty of babysitters to keep her company while her mom tore up the stage. Bey's sister Solange and former Destiny's Child mate Michelle Williams both watched over her. (Photo: courtesy Beyonce/Tumblr)

B & B - Beyoncé is spotted rocking a new 'do similar to the one formerly worn by her sister Solange. The pop superstar carries her daughter, Blue Ivy, during an outing in Manhattan.  (Photo: WENN.com)

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City Girl - Despite her international travels, Blue is an NYC girl at heart. Daddy Jay even took her on a helicopter ride over Manhattan in September 2012... perhaps so she could see the world she'll one day be running.  (Photo: WENN.com)

Billionaire Godmother - Think Blue is blessed to have parents in high places? That's nothing compared to having Oprah Winfrey as your spiritual guide. Jay and Bey asked their pal Oprah Winfrey to be Blue's godmother, and she happily accepted. Jay even confessed to Oprah on an epsiode of Master Class that Blue will be the "worst, spoiled little girl ever." Can you blame her? (Photo: FameFlynet, Inc)

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Billionaire Godmother - Think Blue is blessed to have parents in high places? That's nothing compared to having Oprah Winfrey as your spiritual guide. Jay and Bey asked their pal Oprah Winfrey to be Blue's godmother, and she happily accepted. Jay even confessed to Oprah on an epsiode of Master Class that Blue will be the "worst, spoiled little girl ever." Can you blame her? (Photo: FameFlynet, Inc)

The Wrapture - Back from vacation in St. Barts, Beyoncé sports a new look with wing frame sunglasses and a flattering bang as she and a bundled baby Blue Ivy leave an office building in New York City. (Photo: AAR/FameFlynet Pictures)

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Backstage Pass - B.I.C. is getting her hip hop education early, and is already a frequent backstage presence at her parents concerts. She made an adorable appearance at Jay and Kanye West's Watch the Throne tour, rocking a concert onesie. Before long, she'll be throwing up the Roc-a-Fella hand symbol.  (Photo: AAR/FameFlynet Pictures)

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A Walk in the Park - Beyoncé Knowles and baby Blue Ivy Carter are enjoying the warm weather in NYC as they go out for another afternoon stroll. (Photo: Wagner Az, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Birthday Girl - Blue Ivy Carter has experienced more in her first year than most of us will in a lifetime. We can't wait to see what the next year brings for the hip hop scion. Happy birthday, Blue!  (Photo: Wagner Az, PacificCoastNews.com)

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