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The couple has sang and rapped about their relationship over the years.

Jay-Z and Beyonce are a notoriously private couple. But when it comes to their music, the two open up in a way that’s refreshing to fans and tabloid culture alike.

Their latest projects, “4:44” and “Lemonade,” shed light on a once-troubled marriage. Jay-Z recently revealed in a New York Times interview that the two albums were birthed from joint recording sessions.

Beyonce and Jay Z attend the “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 5, 2014, in New York.

“We were using our art almost like a therapy session. And we started making music together,” he said. “Lemonade” was released first because it was closer to completion and he said it felt like “she should go first and share her truth.”

On “Lemonade,” released in April 2016 to much fanfare, Beyonce shares the story of a woman catching a cheating lover who was being “cavalier” with his infidelity. The woman, who leaves her husband, later finds the strength to forgive.

Jay-Z’s album, a 13-track record released 14 months later, is equally revealing. The album’s title track tells the painful story of a woman being cheated on with Jay rapping, “I apologize, often womanize … I don’t deserve you.”

Jay Z, Beyonce and Blue Ivy Carter onstage at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Aug. 24, 2014 in Inglewood, Calif.

Jay-Z explains why he and Beyonce didn’t divorce: ‘Most people walk away’

A complete breakdown of Beyonce’s album ‘Lemonade’ by track

JAY-Z’s ‘4:44’ album: A full breakdown by track

It’s not the first time the couple have opened up in song lyrics. Before the two walked down the aisle in 2008, Jay-Z’s 2001 hit “Song Cry” and Beyonce’s 2004 hit “Resentment” also touched on the issues in their relationship.

Here’s a breakdown of the A-list couple’s once-troubled marriage — from infidelity to forgiveness in their own words, using songs from their latest albums.

“Pray You Can Catch Me”

On “Lemonade’s” opening song, Beyonce introduces us to a hurting woman who’s almost unrecognizable. Standing in a field, wearing a black hoodie to cover up her signature golden curls, Bey is lurking. In this heart-wrenching ballad, she sings: “You can taste the dishonesty/It’s all over your breath as you pass it off so cavalier.” Beyonce is watching her man cheat on her and she wants him to know that she knows. She’s tired of hiding his secret. “I’m prayin’ you catch me listening,” she sings.

Beyonce’s second visual album “Lemonade” was released Saturday, April 23, 2016.

“Kill JAY-Z”

“4:44’s” opening track explains why Jay-Z decided to talk about his marriage’s infidelity finally. “Cry Jay-Z, we know the pain is real/But you can’t heal what you never reveal,” he raps. Later in the song, he makes it plain: “Let the baddest girl in the world get away/I don’t even know what else to say … I don’t even know what you woulda done.”

“Hold Up”

On Beyonce’s second visual album, the singer — now wearing yellow, her golden hair swinging down her back — is nearly skipping down the street, seeking revenge. “Hold up/They don’t love you like I love you,” she sings, almost as a warning.

If you get lost in the sweet reggae vibe of the song, you may miss the anger, which is clearly on display in the video. Beyonce swings a baseball bat into a yellow fire hydrant, a car window and even a security camera. No one is catching her.

“4:44”

Many called the title track to Jay-Z’s album a response to his wife Beyonce’s “Lemonade” album. On this song in particular, he raps: “I apologize often womanize/Took for my child to be born/See through a woman’s eyes/Took for these natural twins to believe in miracles/Took me too long for this song/I don’t deserve you.” The rapper also said he was “emotionless” during their relationship before apologizing again.

“Don’t Hurt Yourself”

Beyonce gets help from rocker Jack White on this “Lemonade” song, which she sings in a garage. Still angry and wearing a fur, Bey sings, “Who the f— do you think I is?/You ain’t married to no average b—-, boy.” It seems her man isn’t willing to reconcile just yet, even though he’s caught as Bey sings, “Beautiful man, I know you’re lying/I am not broken, I’m not crying, I’m not crying/You ain’t trying hard enough.”

Beyonce’s second visual album “Lemonade” was released Saturday, April 23, 2016.

“Sorry”

The tables have turned in this uptempo track. Now, Beyonce just wants to dance her cares away with her girlfriends. In the video, she turns up on a party bus, having the time of her life.

Back at home, Bey is joined by none other than a twerking Serena Williams who bounces while Beyonce sings, “Middle fingers up/Put them hands high/Wave it in his face/Tell him, boy bye!” She also sheds light on who her man has been cheating with, singing: “He better call Becky with the good hair.”

“We Family”

On this “4:44” track, which received help in the form of the couple’s 5-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, Jay-Z seems appreciative of the family he’s created. And in fact, Jay-Z says he’d do anything to keep his family together.

“And thank the heavens for BB, her Creole roots run deeply,” he raps, referencing Beyonce. “I’m crazy, you ever leave me I might have to put on a gris-gris/Spell for us to stay together.”

“Sandcastles”

In this rare ballad on “Lemonade,” Beyonce recognizes that she may have hurt her husband by claiming she was leaving him after his infidelity. But watching him hurting, she sings that she can no longer leave. “Your heart is broken ’cause I walked away/And I know I promised that I couldn’t stay baby/Every promise don’t work out that way,” she sings.

Beyonce’s second visual album “Lemonade” was released Saturday, April 23, 2016.

“Adnis”

This song on “4:44” is actually a “letter” to the rapper’s father, Adnis Reeves, who left the family when Jay-Z was only 12 years old. Still, the song also addresses how that absence could’ve affected how he is as a man, a husband and a father. “Who would’ve thought I’d be the dad I never had,” he raps, “Be the husband I’ve become, usually nothing come from that.”

“All Night”

In this song on “Lemonade,” Beyonce croons to her husband that she wants to rediscover the love they had by making up “all night long.” And although she knows that “so many people” are “just tryna’ touch ya’,” she still wants to “give you some time to prove that I can trust you again.”

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The final song on “4:44” is purely dedicated to Beyonce. Throughout the song, he talks about how much the two have accomplished — from their joint “On the Run” tour back in 2014 to repairing their relationship.

“Look at all we been through since last August/Skating through the rumors like, “Aw, s—!”/Still came back, f—– up the red carpet/Shows how big your heart is,” he begins. The song ends with, “I always thought she was an angel, now I’m sure, sure.”

Comedian Dave Chappelle has recently shed some light on the reasons why Jay Z and Diddy allegedly want to harm their fellow rapper Kanye West.

Chappelle explained during a stand-up comedy show that there is a deeper conflict between West and the two hip-hop moguls.

Chappelle’s revelations came during a performance at the Improv comedy club in Washington, D.C. He explained that the root of the problem lies in a dispute over ownership and control within the music industry.

According to Chappelle, Jay Z and Diddy are not happy with the way Kanye West has been trying to break free from the traditional music production model.

West, known for his unfiltered and unpredictable behavior, has been vocal about his desire to gain ownership of his own music.

He has publicly criticized the music industry for its exploitative practices and has taken steps to regain control over his master recordings.

In 2019, he famously declared that he would no longer make traditional studio albums and would only release his music independently.

Chappelle’s revelations provide insight into the complex dynamics within the music industry and the power struggles that occur behind the scenes.

While it remains to be seen whether Jay Z and Diddy truly wish to harm West, Chappelle’s explanation suggests that there is a more profound conflict at play, centered around control and ownership in the evolving world of music production.

KANYE, RECONCILIATION WITH SOLANGE AND WHY WATCHING ‘GET OUT’ WAS TOO REAL.   

LESTER COHEN

JAY-Z released an exclusive podcast via his music streaming platform Tidal, where he goes into detail about the process leading up to and following the release of his 13th studio album 10.43.

The 70-minute deep dive was hosted by Rap Radar’s Brian “B.Dot” Miller and Elliott Wilson and addressed many of the rumors, questions and controversies spawned by the album. While we recommend listening to the full interview to truly get all of the tea, for those who don’t have Tidal —here are eight things we learned from Jay’s podcast.

Jay Z and Kanye West

JAY-Z isn’t interested in having a rap battle with Kanye West. He wants to have an actual conversation with the man. According to Jay, the breaking point for him and Kanye’s relationship is when West decided to mention their families on stage in Sacramento.

Jay says at 00:51:10 “What really hurt me —you can’t bring my kids and my wife into it. Kanye is my little brother, he talked about me 100 times… We’ve gotten past bigger issues. But you brought my family into it. Now it’s a problem with me. That’s a real real problem.”

He continues at 00:58:30 saying “It (reconciliation with Kanye) requires a real conversation. And we’ll have it. We’ll have it soon. I’m sure we’ll have it.” Though we would love to be a fly on the wall for this conversation, it’s clear that it’s something that is better handled away from public eyes.

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Jay-Z

With lines like “You dropped outta school, you lost your principles,” and “You ain’t a saint, this ain’t kumbaye” we were positive that JAY-Z was throwing shots at ‘Ye in response to his Saint Pablo Tour rant back in November of 2016. But Jay set’s the record straight around the 00:50:00 mark.

“It’s not even about Kanye, it really isn’t.” He goes on to say “It’s not a diss, I’m talking to myself the whole time.” Nonetheless, Jay fully admits that their are still unresolved issues between himself and Kanye.

ARI PERILSTEIN

JAY-Z Moonlight

We had a feeling that JAY-Z was #TeamIssa when he featured the ‘Insecure’ actress in his music video for 4:44’s Moonlight. But Jay confirmed our suspicions when he used Issa’s HBO show as an example of the changing TV landscape.

At the 00:04:10 mark Jay says “When you look at TV, you don’t see a fair, equal, representation of people of color… Insecure is on TV and it’s like ‘Oh Sh-t!’. It’s like a big deal. It’s 2017. That should be an everyday occurrence.”

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Get Out film

The most profitable movie of 2017, ‘Get Out’, had a lot of people in their feelings with its unique exploration of racism. But JAY-Z found the movie especially creepy. Specifically the scene where Daniel Kaluuya is hypnotized by a cup of tea and spoon.

At the 00:49:00 mark Jay details his first experience with therapy. “It was like a probation thing. I hated it, the lady was giving me tea and sh-t. That’s why when I saw ‘Get Out’ I was like ‘Oh sh-t, she had my f-cked up!’ She was giving me tea and she rang a little bell at the end when it was done… And I always left there feeling separated.”

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Future

Mumble rappers, including Future, have been in their feelings since Jay shut down the “Money Phone” trend with the scathing line on “Story of O.J.”. He raps, “Y’all on the gram holding money to your ear, there’s a disconnect we don’t call that money over here”.

Hov also referenced Future’s public spats with Ciara and her husband, NFL star Russell Wilson, with the line on “Kill Jay Z”. Jay explains his reasoning for the line around the 00:55:30 mark.

“The way his (Future) situation plays out, because he’s such a public figure, mine would’ve played out that way and maybe four times more… it was a line to say that could happen to me in my future.

It just so happens his name is Future.” He also voiced his confusion over the money phone controversy “I had to listen again like ‘How is this being misinterpreted?’ because I just said it ain’t money to us. It ain’t. That’s just an honest statement.”

MOSES ROBINSON

Pharrell williams

Before Tidal was a competitor to Apple Music and Spotify, being a part owner was simply a vision in JAY-Z’s mind. The task of taking on the music industry was so daunting that friend and long time collaborator, Pharrell Williams recommended Jay accept a lucrative offer from Apple instead.

“Pharrell he’s brother of mine, he loves me. So he see’s the obstacle that is at the time Apple… They got like a trillion dollars. More. It’s hard to see, like how are you even going to get started?,” Jay recalls around the 00:40:00 mark.

We all know that Jay didn’t accept the offer and did indeed go on to revive the streaming service. Maybe one day we will find out exactly how much money JAY-Z turned down from Apple.

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Solange

JAY-Z acknowledged his culpability in the elevator incident on “Kill Jay Z” with the lyric “You egged Solange on. Knowin’ all along, all you had to say you was wrong”. Apart from that lyric, much of their relationship has been shrouded in mystery and hearsay.

In a rare and personal moment, JAY-Z opened up about Solange at the 1:00:00 mark. “We’ve had one disagreement ever. Before and after we’ve been cool… That’s my sister, I will protect her. You know? That’s my sister. Not my sister-in-law, my sister. Period.”

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Beyoncé and JAY-Z

The infamous elevator fight at The Standard Hotel (444 West 13th Street) was rumored to be the inspiration for the title of Jay’s new album. It turns out the theory is completely true.

Around the 1:08:30 mark Jay Z tells the story of him and Beyoncé unknowingly returning to the scene of the incident. “This is before the song, way before the song. Just walking in New York…We didn’t realize we were on that block and we walked past it and we we’re like ‘Oh sh-t.. F–k this place’ (laughter)”

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Jay-Z’s alleged 30-year-old son, Rymir Satterthwaite, is sharing new details about the purported affair his late mother, Wanda Satterthwaite, had with the rapper in 1992.

In a signed 2015 affidavit given to the Daily Mail by Rymir, Wanda claims that she met Jay-Z — who at the time went by “Rock” — in Philadelphia through her friend, Kaleesha Allen.

Wanda claimed she referred to herself as “Carmel” or “Precious” at the time and that Allen, who reportedly signed the affidavit as an eyewitness, was the only person who knew about the alleged encounter.

Wanda alleged that she and the “Hard Knock Life” emcee had “protected sex,” but that the “protection broke” when she was just 16 and Jay-Z, whose legal name is Shawn Carter, was 22, according to the Daily Mail.

The Post has contacted reps for Jay-Z and Rymir for comment.

Jay-Z’s legal team has denied Wanda’s claims.

Rymir Satterthwaite, Jay-Z’s alleged son, is now 30.Rymir Satterthwaite/Facebook

“Affidavit of Wanda Satterthwaite and Shawn Carter relationship,” the document, which was signed by a notary public in New Jersey on Feb. 25, 2015, begins.

“I, Wanda Satterthwaite, write these allegations about my relationship with Shawn C. Carter. I met Shawn Corey Carter in fall 1992 and he identifies himself as ‘Rock’ through my friend Kaleesha Allen, who is [an] eyewitness.

“Mr. Carter and a friend came to Philadelphia to pick up both me and Kaleesha around the area of 24th and Bolton St. in Philadelphia,” Wanda recalled.

The woman claimed that they then all drove to Jay-Z’s aunt’s apartment in Brooklyn.

Jay-Z appears in a portrait taken at the Roc-A-Fella Records offices on June 10, 1996, in New York City.Getty Images

Jay-Z has denied fathering any children other than the three he shares with his wife, Beyoncé.Getty Images for The Recording Academy
She described the building in which the two-bedroom apartment was located and recalled what Jay-Z was wearing.

“Shawn was wearing a black Woolrich hood jacket and a hat, and his hair was in a small afro, but once we left his aunt’s place, he put on a black leather jacket.”

She claimed that the group “talked, drank, and danced” before her “girlfriend went off to the room with Shawn’s friend and I went with Shawn [to the other room].

“Shawn and I did have protected sex, but the protection broke,” Wanda wrote about their alleged encounter.

Wanda Satterthwaite claimed she and Jay-Z had sex in 1992, resulting in the birth of a child.Wanda Satterthwaite/Facebook

She continued in the document that Jay-Z and his unnamed friend “returned two weeks later to see” her and Allen, but Allen was not present because she was “having problems at home.”

“Shawn asked me to leave with him, but I told him I could not because my mother would be upset,” Wanda claimed. “I never saw him again until a year later on television, but I had no idea of his real name until later and did not know how to reach him.”

Although these intimate details of the alleged fling are new, Wanda legally fought until she died in 2019 for Jay-Z to take a paternity test.

She died of heart failure at age 43.

Wanda and Rymir Satterthwaite smile together before her death in 2019.Rymir Satterthwaite/Facebook

Rymir and his godmother, Lillie, have been legally fighting with Jay-Z’s team since 2012.Rymir Satterthwaite/Facebook

In 2011, Wanda gave Rymir’s godmother, Lillie, custody of her son. Both Lillie and Rymir have been legally fighting with Jay-Z’s team on her behalf since 2012.

Jay-Z’s legal team has denied Wanda’s claims and he has still never taken a paternity test.

Wanda was in the middle of an on-again, off-again relationship with her high school sweetheart, Robert Graves, when she and Jay-Z allegedly had sex.

Wanda died in 2019 of heart failure.Wanda Satterthwaite/Facebook

Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter attend Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona.Getty Images for Roc Nation

Wanda did not tell Graves about her alleged fling with the rapper and he signed Rymir’s birth certificate as his biological father.

However, Graves’ name was later removed from the birth certificate after a paternity test determined that he had no biological connection to Rymir.

Jay-Z married Beyoncé in 2008. The couple has three kids: Blue Ivy, 11, and 5-year-old twins Rumi and Sir.

In 2011, Jay-Z’s legal team dismissed “ridiculous rumors” that he had also allegedly fathered another son with Trinidadian model Shenelle Scott.

During an appearance on “The Breakfast Club,” 50 Cent remembered a time when Beyoncé looked like she was about “ready” to fight him.
Don’t mess with Beyoncé’s man.

During a Friday, Aug. 12 appearance on the popular radio show “The Breakfast Club,” 50 Cent remembered a time when the “Break My Soul” singer looked like she was about “ready” to fight him after he stopped by to talk to her husband, Jay-Z, in Las Vegas.

The 47-year-old rapper said that Bey was sitting at the edge of a window sill when she spotted him and then immediately jumped down to mean-mug him once he approached her husband.

Although 50 Cent meant no harm, he said that Beyoncé looked like she was ready for anything to happen, especially since he’s had a long-standing feud with Jay-Z.

“She jumped out,” 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, recalled. “I’m like, ‘Wait, what is you doing? That’s me and Jay-Z’s stuff, this ain’t got nothing to do with you, girl.’”

However, Beyoncé appeared to stand her ground and the whole thing took 50 Cent by surprise.

“I was like, ‘Oh, s***!’ I didn’t really know what to do,” he said. “It was one of those situations where you were like, ‘Woah!’ If you say this to Jay, he’ll look at you and go, ‘Nah, that happened.’”

While laughing about the situation, 50 Cent said that Beyoncé definitely took herself out of character for him.

Beyoncé vs. 50 Cent. Jason LaVeris/JC Olivera / FilmMagic/Getty Images

“I’m like, ‘Woah, woah, woah.’ She throwing me off now ’cause I don’t know exactly how to respond to this. You are still Beyoncé,” he said. “She brought all of the sexy over with that energy jumping off.”

Host Charlamagne tha God joked that 50 Cent was lucky that Bey’s sister Solange Knowles wasn’t there, alluding to a 2014 video that surfaced of Solange attacking Jay-Z in an elevator at a Met Gala after party.

“If Solange was there, I would’ve had to reboot!” 50 Cent joked. “Solange was popping in that elevator like it was nothing. With some gangster s— going on. Jay couldn’t do nothing, huh?”

Queen Beyonce has always been on the top when it comes to her professional life.

Beyoncé turns 39, today(September 4) and she is expected to celebrate her big day in full pomp and shaw.

The singer will have her lovely family surrounding her, including her rapper husband Jay Z and their three children Blue Ivy, and twins Rumi and Sir.

Queen Bey has always been on the top when it comes to her professional life. But, her personal life had gone for a toss when she experienced trouble in her married paradise. The reports of Jay Z cheating on Beyoncé is not new to us.

But the question which still remains in the minds of many is that how did the queen of music overcome a massive cheating scandal and come back even stronger?

They appeared to be the ultimate couple, but the cracks began to show in Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s marriage in 2014 when a video surfaced of her sister, Solange Knowles, violently attacking the rapper in an elevator – as his wife stood by.

Infidelity rumours had been circulating since the year before, but it wasn’t until Beyoncé dropped her bombshell album Lemonade in 2016 that the reports were all but confirmed.

The humiliating lyric from her song Sorry shook the entire world. Supposedly of her husband, she sang: “He only want me when I’m not there. He better call Becky with the good hair.”

Many of her fans exploded with anger and felt that how could Jay Z dare cheat on Beyoncé. Well if rumour mills are to be believed, then Becky in Beyoncé’s song could be either designer Rachel Roy or even Rita Ora.

This particular episode forced Jay to open up about his mess in front of the world. And in 2017 he appeared to admit to his extensive cheating on his explosive album, 4:44. In this, the rapper responds to his wife’s emotional album as he apologises to her for past indiscretions.

When Beyoncé Forgave Jay Z For Cheating Her & Came Back Stronger Than Ever

After all this, the couple agreed to work hard on their relationship and address Jay’s infidelity. Shortly before Jay came clean, the couple announced Bey was pregnant with their twins Rumi and Sir, now three.

The family of five seem to have gone from strength to strength since working out their issues and are as happy – and private – as ever.

We are so happy for Beyoncé and Jay Z and wish the couple a happily ever after.

There have been many cars destroyed by Beyoncé in MVs just to show off her strong personality.

Time magazine (USA) recently invited experts to “step in” to assess how much total damage Beyoncé has caused to cars in the history of making her music videos. The given number is not small, up to 94,300 USD.

Lost a lot of money but still happy like Tet, it can only be Beyoncé!

Indeed, Beyoncé is not lenient when it comes to cars, and there have been many cars forced to sacrifice “artistic taste” in her MVs. Since releasing her first solo MV – “Crazy In Love” – ​​in 2003, Beyoncé has “destroyed” more than 15 cars in her MVs to build the image of a strong, even-tempered woman. crazy, fierce will.

Beyoncé and her current husband Jay-Z in the MV “Crazy In Love” (2003)

In her music videos, Beyoncé used a baseball bat to smash car windows, or explode cars, and even drove a “huge” car on top of other cars… Time tried asking an expert. in the field of car repair assessing the extent of damage to cars that have been “destroyed” in Beyoncé’s music videos.

Queen Bey’s car wrecking scene in “Hold Up”

In total, the damage amounted to 94,300 USD. This number includes the cost of buying new cars for those considered “completely damaged”, to the cost of repairing cars with dented, broken glass…

Plymouth Duster

Chevrolet Nova

Buick Skylark

Ford Galaxie

Pontiac Tempest

Chevrolet Impala

Ford Maverick

Chevrolet El Camino

Pontiac Firebird

Chevrolet Camaro

Monster Truck

Ford LTD and Dodge Polaris

Dodge Dart

Pontiac Firebird

AMC Javelin

Quad Bike

Let’s look back at Beyoncé’s “car destruction process” in her MVs from “Crazy In Love” (2003) to “Hold Up” (2016):

Car wrecking scene in Beyonce’s “Crazy In Love” MV:

Car destruction scene in Beyonce’s “Run the World (Girls)” MV:

Car destruction scene in Beyonce’s “Hold Up” MV:

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Is Jay-Z Druging Beyoncé? Bodyguard Allegations Explained

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Earlier this year a man claiming to be one of Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s former bodyguards accused Jay-Z of keeping Beyoncé drugged. The man, who goes by the name Uncle Ron also claimed Jay is obsessed with controlling the former Destiny’s Child leader and that their marriage was solely a business transaction.

While he didn’t offer much proof to back up his claims beisdes merewords, he isn’t the only person to make the allegations. A woman also laid similar claims about Jay and Bey’s relationship.

Days after Ron’s comments on TikTok went viral, culture commentator Jaguar Wright summoned the courage to call Jay-Z a “monster” who keeps Beyoncé drugged to control her.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 02: Beyonce and Jay-Z perform during the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 at FNB Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100)

“He’s a monster. I’ve known he’s a monster for years,” said Wright. “I’ve waited a long time to see if he would grow a conscience, and the more drugs he pumps down his wife’s throat to keep her together.”

Her comments sent social media into complete meltdown and we’ve received a lot of queries on the topic, with many people scouring the internet for evidence of her claims. Honestly, there isn’t much proof to it except words, but some people are convinced the accusations are true because of the power imbalance in their relationship.

As you know by now Jay-Z started dating Beyoncé when she was 18. However, internet sleuths believes he had been grooming her since she was 16-years-old. Because Beyoncé spent most of her teenage years recording and touring, she never really got to meet boys are age and Jay-Z, who was already in his 30s was her first serious relationship.

This was a man already deep into hip-hop beefs with the likes of Nas, Mobb Deep, 50 Cent and Cam’ron. So, although Bey yielded a lot of star power back then, Jay had more life experiences and was far more superior intelctually and finacially. As the only man she’s ever dated in her adult years, Bey would’ve been compelled to obey his every command.

HOUSTON, CA – MAY 10: Jay-Z drinks while sitting next to his wife Beyonce while watching the Golden State Warriors play the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter of Game 6 of their NBA second round playoff series at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Friday, May 10, 2019. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 118-113.(Photo by Jose Carlos Fajardo/MediaNews Group/East Bay Times via Getty Images)

Jay-Z and Beyoncé dated officially for almost ten years before eventually tying the knot April 4, 2008 when Beyoncé was 27. Their relationship was the envy of the music world, but according to uncle Ron, the marriage was nothing more than a business transaction arranged to elevate both their careers.

“To remember your relationship was a business relationship. Financial, to get to the top, to become billionaires. There’s no love there,” claimed Uncle in a since deleted Tiktok video. [not sure if he deleted it himself or if it was taken down].

Jaguar Wright also seemed to back up Ron’s claims with more damming allegations. In a video that surfaced online, Jag Wright described Jay-Z as a “monster” who keeps Beyoncé hooked on drugs to keep her compliant. She also claimed Beyoncé was a prisoner in her marriage and charged the BeyHive to start a free Beyoncé movement.

“I tell you this right now, y’all talking about free Brittney [Griner], y’all need to be doing a campaign and say ‘free Beyoncé.’ She is a prisoner in a guilty cage,” she declared. “And she’s watched 24 hours a day, she’s not allowed to make a choice for herself, not at all, not in anyway. People think she has this amazing life. She is told what to say, she is told what to eat, she is told what to drink, she is told what to wear.”

“She is not her husband’s wife, she is his employee,” Jaguar added. “It’s a business arrangement, she was a dowry.”

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 02: Beyonce and Jay-Z perform onstage during the “On The Run II” Tour – New Jersey at MetLife Stadium on August 2, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Larry Busacca/PW18/Getty Images for Parkwood Entertainment)

People found it difficult to understand why Beyoncé would choose to remain in the relationship if Jag’s comments about her being basically treated like a puppet were true, but uncle Ron noted in his TikTok video that Jay-Z uses drugs to subdue her, and that both Jay-Z and Beyoncé “will do anything to destroy anyone who speaks out against them.”

Is Jay-Z Drugging Beyoncé?

Truth be told, I find the allegations untrue because Beyoncé is BEYONCÉ. Even if she is no longer as vocal openly and has lost a bit of her early star power her family and friends are very influential still, and I doubt her mother, Tina Knowles would stay quiet if the Queen Bey was getting rag dolled, most importantly after dealing with abuse in her marriage.

Nevertheless, Jay-Z has alluded to being a manipulative and absent husband. In his song 4:44 he said “I seen the innocence live your eyes, I still mourn its death.” He later adds, “I apologize to all the women whom I toyed with their emotions because I was emotionless.”

Bey also opened up about her husband’s infidelity on her sixth solo album Lemonade, which was about breaking free from generational shackles. In a 2018 interview with Vogue she explained she comes “from a lineage of broken male-female relationships, abuse of power, and mistrust”, including a slave owner who married a slave. “Only when I saw that clearly was I able to resolve those conflicts in my own relationship. Connecting to the past and knowing our history makes us both bruised and beautiful.”

On ‘Daddy Lessons’ she likens Jay-Z cheating on her with her father Mathew Knowles cheating on her mother Tina.

Beyonce tried to live the marriage after finding out about Jay’s affair with ‘Becky with the good hair,’ but the two patched up their differences privately.

Beyoncé wows fans by posing in a pink bodysuit in ‘Ivy Park’s latest collaboration with Adidas, inspired by ski wear

This weekend, Beyoncé took to her Instagram story and the Ivy Park Twitter account to showcase a breathtaking new look from the ‘Icy Park’ collection.

In the captivating photo, she graces hot-pink leggings and a matching crop top, perfectly complementing the white fur-lined Jeep in the background.

During an enlightening “Ask Me Anything” session, Beyoncé delved into the inspiration behind Ivy Park and shared insights into her role as a designer.

“As I continue to grow, I recognize my worth more each day,” she revealed. “Taking control of my work and legacy became crucial, allowing me to connect with my fans authentically.

I desired my words and art to emanate directly from my essence. There were moments in my career where I acted without realizing I could say no. We all possess more power than we comprehend.”

Reflecting on the transformative impact of motherhood, particularly after the birth of her eldest, Blue Ivy, Beyoncé spoke of a profound shift in perspective.

“I underwent a metamorphosis within my relationships, intensifying my pursuit of self-discovery,” she shared. “Regressing became challenging for me.

The pursuit of ‘being number one’ no longer held precedence. True victory, for me, lies in crafting art and a legacy that transcends my lifetime. That, to me, is fulfillment.”

As the tour wraps after 57 shows, we chart her unmissable tour wardrobe

And it’s over. After 57 shows around the world, Beyoncé’s much-celebrated Renaissance tour finally wrapped at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on 1 October. And, of course, throughout the course of its run, the impressive three-hour set featured an ever-rotating wardrobe of high-octane, custom-made looks.

The tour started in Stockholm on 10 May, before heading through Europe and then across Canada and the United States. The disco-themed show embodied everything from female empowerment to Black pride and, to match the high-energy album, Beyoncé performed in a series of glittering catsuits and striking metallic corsets by a string of luxury brands and designers like Alexander McQueen, Loewe, Gucci, Fendi and David Koma.

“For us, the designers, it is not just an amazing exposure but a wonderful cultural moment to be a part of,” Koma told us, adding that Beyoncé herself is “exceptionally involved in all the details”. The designer has worked with the singer – who he refers to as “a true artist and superwoman” – and her team on multiple occasions, so he said collaborating again felt “natural”.

“A global tour like this is an incredible, culture-defining event,” he said. “Having seen some of the videos from this tour – you just know it’s a once-in-a-lifetime magical performance that every attendee will remember forever… Considering the creativity that goes into putting on a show like that, it makes sense to work with designers for special couture and custom looks.”

Fellow designer Iris van Herpen also expressed that creating for Beyoncé was a “huge honour”. After crafting a beautiful silver gown (which took 12 people and 700 hours to make), the designer said: “In her epic Renaissance tour, Beyoncé embodies feminine empowerment. She symbolises that confidence radiates from within and that beauty thrives in diversity. Her style is a kaleidoscope of elegance that inspired me and my team in every stitch, every bead and every petal.”

There’s good news for those who weren’t able to catch the tour in person, or who want to relive the magic from the night; Beyoncé has confirmed that a concert film is coming soon, featuring her personal highlights from the show, unseen backstage footage and an insight into the rehearsal process.

In the meantime, look back at Beyoncé’s unmissable custom Renaissance tour wardrobe, here.

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Balenciaga
On the final night of her mammoth world tour, in Kansas City, Beyoncé took to the stage in a custom-made Balenciaga couture gown. The bustier dress featured more than 8,000 embroidered crystal rhinestones and was paired with black jersey opera gloves.

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On the Houston leg of her tour, Beyoncé debuted this polka-dot Balmain dress, which was custom-designed for her by creative director Olivier Rousteing. She matched the pearl straps with a layered pearl collar necklace and added a pair of white opera gloves.

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The patterned dress featured a thigh-high slit and oversized rose accent at the hip, and was designed as a preview of the brand’s forthcoming spring/summer 2024 collection.

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In Dallas, the performer wore this tasselled Agent Provocateur outfit. The one-of-a-kind kind custom corseted suit consisted of a metal plated, boned body, covered with Swarovski crystals
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Beyoncé went sporty in Telfar to perform in Seattle. She stepped out on stage in a red zip-up bodysuit, with matching arm warmers, chaps, a cap and sunglasses. Her back-up dancers also co-ordinated with her look, wearing Telfar ensembles with white over-the-knee boots.
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Beyoncé added to her statement tour wardrobe in a custom denim look by Diesel, which she wore with Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses, to perform in Vancouver.

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Beyoncé added to the drama of her Renaissance world tour in a beautiful purple Vera Wang gown with a matching hood and gloves. She finished off her ensemble with a pair of Saint Laurent pumps.
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Beyoncé turned to her own label, Ivy Park, during the Vancouver leg of her tour. The singer wore a patterned bodysuit with a matching oversized hat, floating cape and over-the-knee black boots. She accessorised with Tiffany & Co sunglasses.

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PatBO
Beyoncé matched her shimmering Renaissance horse in a custom PatBO hand-beaded bodysuit with crystal fringe detailing, for her performance onstage in Vancouver. Shimmer and sequins have been a constant theme throughout her tour, to match her disco-themed album.

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Beyoncé chose a custom Swarovski crystal Agent Provocateur catsuit to perform on her birthday in Inglewood, California. The singer also wore a sparkling veil and party hat to mark the special occasion.

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Tamara Ralph
Beyoncé wore a beautifully designed Tamara Ralph couture gown, for her performance in Los Angeles. The star looked breathtaking in a pale pink off-the-shoulder gown, which featured Ralph’s signature rosettes and ostrich feather sleeves. The gown took the house’s artisans 450 hours to handcraft; it was originally shown exclusively this summer in Paris during Haute Couture Fashion Week.

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On the same night, the global star relied on Tamara Ralph for another show-stopping outfit. In stark contrast to her previous delicate pink gown, Beyoncé wore a black velvet dress with gold crystal rose detail. She added to the drama of her ensemble with a matching cut-out hat and opera gloves. The look took more than 550 hours to make by Tamara Ralph’s artisans.

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Alexander McQueen
Beyoncé had fun with her tour wardrobe as she moved to San Fransisco – she turned to Alexander McQueen for a custom-made crystal and sequinned corset, complete with thigh-high black boots, black sunglasses and a mesh headpiece.
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Beyoncé chose a show-stopping custom look from Mulger by Casey Cadwallader, to take her Renaissance world tour to Inglewood in California. The singer wore a chrome cage jacket, over a matching bodysuit with silver boots.

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Gucci
As the Renaissance tour rolled round to Los Angeles, the singer took to the stage in this fuchsia corseted Gucci dress in pleated pink satin, with built-in bodysuit, embroidered with crystal and pearl embellishment.

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The singer added this colourful Pucci look to her tour wardrobe, designed by Camille Miceli, featuring the brand’s famed ‘Giardino’ archival print. The outfit was finished with a matching cap and statement body chain.

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Loewe
For another of her Los Angeles shows, Beyoncé debuted this custom-made Loewe bodysuit in technical printed satin jersey with all-over appliqué crystals.
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The bodysuit featured a 3D-printed balloon bra in red chrome finish.

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The singer looked to Marc Jacobs for one of her San Francisco outfit changes, wearing this black sequin corset dress with a red neck scarf and Swarovski crystal platform boots.
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Beyoncé and her dancers wore Marine Serre bodysuits for the performance in Las Vegas. The silver suit featured the brand’s recognisable moon print, and had a dramatic red overlay.

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Loewe
The singer showcased another custom Loewe look in St Louis; the striking ensemble featured a 3D-printed integrated bra corset and Obi belt in silver chrome finish, over a black side-slit skirt in satin jersey.

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Beyoncé opened her Miami show wearing this custom bodysuit with feathered accents and a flowing train, created by the Albanian designer Valdrin Sahiti. She paired the piece with retro sunglasses, sheer tights and Mach & Mach shoes.

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Gaurav Gupta
Beyoncé went bold for her performance in Atlanta, wearing a neon green hooded couture gown by Gaurav Gupta, featuring a high-leg slit, structured bodice and flowing skirt. The superstar finished her ensemble with Tiffany & Co jewellery.
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The performer chose a red embellished leotard with a statement-making fanned bodice, worn with embroidered gloves and a sheer flowing train.

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Beyoncé channelled old Hollywood glamour in this custom Ralph Lauren look.
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The cream satin halterneck gown featured a pleated cutout train and was worn with tonal evening gloves and a boa with crystal fringe detailing.
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As the tour moved on to Charlotte, North Carolina, Beyoncé took to the stage in this custom-made Carolina Herrera bodysuit with an attached silk taffeta hood.

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The piece was specially designed for Beyoncé by creative director Wes Gordon.

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Gucci
The performer also debuted this custom embroidered Gucci bodysuit with silver sequin and crystal embellishment, and matching over-the-knee boots.

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The Gucci look also featured a coat with graduating crystal and silver sequin fringe, and a metallic wide-brim hat.

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Rabanne
Beyoncé wore her second Rabanne look of the tour in Washington DC – a silver assemblage mini dress made with round mirror-effect plates – designed by Julien Dossena. She wore the party look with Jimmy Choo over-the-knee boots.
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Beyoncé took to the stage in Washington DC wearing this glittering gold Self-Portrait look and Jimmy Choo shoes.
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The look, designed by Self-Portrait creative director Han Chong, featured a gold hand-embellished sequin mesh bodysuit with feather cuffs, and a matching gold skirt.

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In Washington DC, the performer also debuted this Nina Ricci velvet and crystal bodysuit – designed by creative director Harris Reed and inspired by the brand’s archive couture gowns – with matching satin-bow platform shoes.

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Miu Miu
Beyoncé added a Miu Miu ensemble to her shimmering tour wardrobe, performing in a crystal-embroidered tank top with denim rhinestone shorts and fringed knee-high boots.

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Beyoncé debuted this pink Valentino ensemble in New Jersey. The singer’s look was specially designed for her by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli, including a sequinned bodysuit, matching boots and feathered glasses.

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Tiffany & Co
For her performance in Chicago, Beyoncé took to the stage in a custom Tiffany & Co couture ensemble, created in collaboration with the fashion designer Giles Deacon.

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Tiffany & Co
The designer’s sketch showed the statement silhouette of the dress – which was, of course, in that iconic Tiffany blue – as well as her custom-made Tiffany & Co Twisted Collar Necklace.

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Beyoncé added to the drama of her Renaissance world tour, with a statement look by Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini. The star wore a shimmering bodysuit styled with visor sunglasses, matching silver boots and a pink fuzzy coat.

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Beyoncé’s coat was cinched at the waist with a Swarovski crystal mesh belt, which perfectly matched her bodysuit.

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Marc Jacobs
Beyoncé debuted this striking monochromatic look on stage in New Jersey, wearing a striped gown by Marc Jacobs covered in Swarovski crystals.

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Alexander McQueen
One of Beyoncé’s most spectacular looks of all – a shimmering Alexander McQueen cape, covered in silver shard sequin embroidery. The singer performed above the crowd wearing a custom-made bodysuit with her cape floating behind her.

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Pharrell Williams has created a series of custom Louis Vuitton looks for Beyoncé’s tour – for the star herself as well as her daughter Blue Ivy and her dancers. Beyoncé wore this embellished crystal catsuit with matching pointed boots, on stage in Detroit.
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Beyoncé shared a closer look at her Pharrell Williams-designed look, during the Detroit leg of her tour.

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Blue Ivy wore a matching custom look with the same crystal embellishment. Her ensemble featured a coordinating crop top and trousers, worn with trainers.

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Beyoncé took to the stage in Chicago wearing a custom-made bodysuit with sequin horse detail, created by Alexander McQueen. The silver design was expertly embroidered onto a tulle black polkadot catsuit.

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Marine Serre
To perform in Chicago, Beyoncé – along with her dancers – also wore a custom bejewelled bodysuit by Marine Serre, made from silver cutlery wrapped around the upper body, spelling out ‘Renaissance’. She layered it over a catsuit, which featured the signature Marine Serre moon print, and teamed it with matching silver ankle boots.

“It has been an honour to design for Beyoncé and her team,” said designer Serre. “Beyoncé was one of the first supporters of the brand, so it means so much for me and my team to serve her again for this so special Renaissance tour, empowering women all around the world.”

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Lanvin
Beyoncé also debuted this custom silver lamé leotard and cape during the second act of her show at Chicago’s Soldier Field, with her dancers also dressed in matching metallic outfits. Each look was conceived in collaboration with stylist Karen Langley and inspired by the tour’s intergalactic themes as well as Lanvin’s rich and storied heritage. A single ensemble consisting of a leotard and cape required no less than 180 hours to create.

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Beyoncé wore the ultimate party look during her Louisville performance, wearing a custom Dsquared2 embellished bodysuit with shimmering beading and matching sheer opera gloves.

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Acne Studios
Beyoncé embraced Barbie dressing in head-to-toe pink during the Minneapolis show. The performer took to the stage in a metallic coat, matching top and shorts all by Acne Studios. She added show-stopping accessories to her look with shimmering over-the-knee boots and sunglasses, both also by the brand.
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Beyoncé shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse at her David Koma ensemble, worn to perform in Nashville, Tennessee. Her glittering red mini-dress featured a long train, matching thigh-high boots and statement jewellery.

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Designer Koma – a favourite on the London Fashion Week schedule – shared a sketch of the outfit, showing its daring silhouette and sculptural design celebrating the female form, an aesthetic that Koma is known for.

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Alexander McQueen
Beyoncé added to the drama of her Nashville show in a shimmering bodysuit by Alexander McQueen. The beautiful custom-made design was expertly crafted from silver bugle beads, crystal embroidery and sequins to make the look shine on stage.

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Alexander McQueen
The star finished her look with matching boots, opera gloves, cat-eye sunglasses and a statement hat.

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Beyoncé embodied the iconic disco horse look from her Renaissance album cover in a shimmering Valentino dress, with matching over-the-knee boots.
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Beyoncé performed in a daring LBD featuring cut-out detail, delicate black beading and statement shoulder pads. She teamed the dress with sheer opera gloves for added drama, as well as platinum and diamond jewellery by Tiffany & Co.

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Tiffany & Co.
Beyoncé wore a bespoke Tiffany & Co dress, vintage earrings and a custom anklet during her performance in Toronto, Canada. The special one-of-a-kind piece – inspired by famed jewellery designer Elsa Peretti – featured sparkling chains of bezel-set stones with mesh, to create a draping-like fabric. Her dress was handcrafted from around 150 feet of mesh ribbon and took more than 200 hours to create.

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In Warsaw, Beyoncé posted one of her most dramatic looks yet – a shimmering green Del Core ensemble, complete with a matching cape and boots. The star wore the piece to perform on a crystal horse, which features on the cover of her Renaissance album.
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Del Core shared an insight into the creative process behind making such a special piece for Beyoncé’s tour.
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As Beyoncé moved her tour to Hamburg, Germany, she went bright in a red design by Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera. The mini-dress – complete with a dramatic silk taffeta cape – featured a plunging neckline, crescent-shaped hemline and matching gloves.

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Carolina Herrera by Wes Gordon
The look was worn with matching tights, gloves and red pointed pumps.

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Ferragamo by Maximilian Davis
Beyoncé exclusively wore Black designers in honour of Juneteenth for one recent Renaissance performance. One of her looks was this show-stopping red gown from Ferragamo by Maximilian Davis, which sparkled with red beading. She finished the look with statement silver Tiffany & Co cuffs. The star also championed other Black designers on stage, including Olivier Rousteing for Balmain, Ibrahim Kamara for Off-White, Feben and LaQuan Smith.
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Beyoncé debuted some new designs of her own during her world tour, including this neon pink look created under her brand Ivy Park. Beyoncé said in an Instagram post that she was “proud to be among the very talented Black designers featured”.

“I started designing this collection over a year ago,” she wrote. “I was so engulfed in all things Renaissance and was inspired by Studio 54, Bob Mackie and the disco era.”

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Beyoncé performed on stage in Amsterdam in a breathtaking design by Iris van Herpen, expertly crafted from 980 different shapes, Swarovski crystals and a glass-organza cape. The ‘Heliosphere’ outfit took 12 people from Iris van Herpen’s atelier, working over a total of 700 hours.

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Alberta Ferretti
For her Marseille show, Beyoncé took to the stage in a beautiful metallic design by the Italian brand Alberta Ferretti. She added to the drama with a pair of black opera gloves.

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Alberta Ferretti
The look featured a crushed crystal and gold sequin embroidered leotard, with a draped mini-skirt and flowing train.

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In Amsterdam, the performer also debuted this custom corseted bodysuit in black faille with duchesse satin detailing and draped crystal fringe, by Gucci.
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As Beyoncé’s tour moved to Barcelona, she continued her stylish streak with a shimmering Stella McCartney look. The silver crystal dress and leggings were made from conscious materials at the designer’s London atelier, with lead-free crystals and responsibly sourced, traceable and RWS-certified wool.

“It is a life moment to dress someone as iconic and inspiring as Beyoncé – a visionary pioneer, disruptor and artist who has worked tirelessly to make the world a better place,” explained Stella McCartney. “She is the embodiment of what it means to be a Stella woman, and I could not be prouder to design and create this custom look reflecting her power and glamour.”

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Fendi
Beyoncé performed in Barcelona wearing a custom leather catsuit designed by Fendi, with matching over-the-knee boots and gloves. The singer layered an upcycled fur cape – also by Fendi – to finish off the ensemble, featuring a ribbon motif from the spring/summer 2022 collection.

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The look was inspired by the work of the legendary illustrator Antonio Lopez.
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London-based fashion designer Mary Katrantzou designed a custom dress for Beyoncé’s final show in the UK capital. The bespoke peplum skirt and bodysuit were covered in crystal and gold sequins, creating an hourglass silhouette.

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The idea behind the design was to mimick the form of a perfume bottle and was precisely engineered to her body.

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Beyoncé added some sparkle to her black floor-length gown with a pair of custom Tiffany & Co diamond earrings which spelt out the name of her tour (swipe for a close up).
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During her London tour, Beyoncé took to the stage wearing a corseted look designed by Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood. The mini-dress was crafted from black latex and featured structured spiral sleeves.

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Alexander McQueen
During Beyoncé’s London performance, she also wore this Alexander McQueen look: a deep red glittering dress with over-the-knee boots, from the fashion house’s autumn/winter 2023 collection.

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Roksanda
The star performed on-stage in London in this spectacular blue custom-made design by Roksanda, which featured matching gloves and a structured floating skirt.

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Paco Rabanne
For her Paris show, Beyoncé leaned into the disco energy of her new album in a custom look by Paco Rabanne. She wore a silver assemblage dress made with round mirror-effect plates – a style that has become a signature of the brand.
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Beyoncé continued the UK leg of her tour in Sunderland, wearing a beautiful blue gown by Brandon Blackwood during the show. The star added to the drama with a pair of opera gloves and Tiffany & Co jewels, including an impressive chain necklace and matching earrings.

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For the Edinburgh leg of her tour, Beyoncé shimmered on-stage in a David Koma mini-dress and thigh-high silver boots. She added Tiffany & Co jewels and matched her silver eyeliner to her ensemble.

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David Koma
The statement-making look was custom-made for the singer, like everything else in her on-stage wardrobe.

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Tiffany & Co
Beyoncé dialled up the glamour for her Brussels leg of the tour, pairing this shimmering silver gown with Tiffany & Co jewellery, co-ordinating opera gloves and Malone Souliers heels.

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Tiffany & Co
The singer matched her silver eyeliner perfectly to the rest of her look, including her custom-made crystal necklace.

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David Koma
Beyoncé kicked off her world tour in Stockholm wearing a holographic mini-dress by David Koma and Almarow earrings. Her backing dancers matched in co-ordinating David Koma looks.

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David Koma
The dress came complete with a metallic, reflective coat and over-the-knee boots.

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Mugler
In a nod to her fanbase, the ‘Beyhive’, the singer wore a black and yellow chrome degradé bustier with matching leggings, chrome bee headpiece, and black vinyl gloves – all custom Mugler by Casey Cadwallader.

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Alexander McQueen
This shimmering custom bodysuit by Alexander McQueen features silver bugle-bead and crystal embroidery on a black mesh base, and was worn with matching ankle boots,

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Loewe
One of the most-statement making looks from opening night was this custom catsuit from Loewe, featuring the brand’s signature trompe l’oeil hands motif and matching rubber opera gloves, which was conceived in collaboration with costume designer Shiona Turini. Beyoncé finished the look with sparkling Tiffany & Co jewellery.

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Coperni
For the show’s finale, the star wore custom Coperni as she was suspended over the crowd and floated down to the stage. Her look featured a high-shine silver cape and matching gloves, truly embodying the tour’s disco theme.

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Courrèges

Another shimmering bodysuit came courtesy of Courrèges, which was worn with green thigh-high Gedebe boots and Tiffany & Co jewellery.