“We’ve been together a long time. We always knew it would happen,” Bey told Essence in 2008. “What Jay and I have is real. It’s not about interviews or getting the right photo op. It’s real.” Beyoncé has also admitted that she “would not be the woman” she is if she “did not go home to that man,” telling OprahWinfrey in 2013 that her marriage “just gives me such a foundation.” With Beyoncé ushering in another decade of fabulousness as she turns the big 4-0, let’s enjoy some “Déjà Vu” as we take a stroll down memory lane with The Carters and look back on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s rap romance and musical marriage.
When did Beyoncé and Jay-Z get married?
Jay-Z and Beyoncé exchanged vows in a secret ceremony held in New York City in 2008. “It was a very emotional wedding—lots of crying—and really very spiritual,” a guest told PEOPLE after the fact. The intimate affair was attended by just 40 guests, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin, and the bride’s fellow Destiny’s Child alums Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, per PEOPLE. Discussing the small ceremony with Essence, Beyoncé said (via PopSugar), “[I’m not a] traditional woman. It’s been my day so many days already.” Beyoncé wore a dress designed by her mother, Tina Knowles, for the special occasion. “She was so sweet to let me do that. She came back later one day and she said, ‘You know, when my daughter gets married, I’m going to let her pick out her own dress,’” Knowles shared on TODAY. “Maybe she wasn’t so excited about it at the time, but she’s a sweetheart.”
How did Beyoncé and Jay-Z meet?
Jay-Z opened up about how he and Beyoncé met for the first time in his song “713.” “We played it cool at the pool of Cancun, VMA / Confidence you exude make the fools stay away / Me, I played my room, let the fools have they say / Fate had me sittin’ next to you on the plane / And I knew straight away, uh,” he raps in the tune. “The next time we would speak was like two years away / You had a man, you shut it down until you two had a break / I bet that dude rued the day / You kept me up on the phone while you were away / You came back, I let you set the date / Nobu on the plate / I brought my dude to play it cool, my first foolish mistake, aye.”
How many kids do Beyoncé and Jay-Z have?
The performers have three children. Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed their first child, daughter Blue Ivy Carter, in 2012, followed by their girl-boy twins, Rumi Carter and Sir Carter, in 2017. The couple’s eldest child won her first Grammy at 9 years old in 2021, making Blue Ivy the second-youngest Grammy winner ever.
Were those Jay-Z infidelity rumors true?
Rumors about the pair’s marriage swirled following “Elevatorgate” when Solange Knowlesattacked Jay-Z in an elevator after a 2014 Met Gala after-party. Shortly after the footage was leaked, the Carters and Solange ended up releasing a statement to the Associated Press saying, “As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident. But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it.” The statement continued, “Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family.” Years after the incident and the release of Beyoncé’s Lemonade album, Jay-Z admitted to being unfaithful to his wife. While discussing his experience in therapy with T: The New York Times Style Magazine in 2017, Jay-Z said, “You have to survive. So you go into survival mode, and when you go into survival mode what happen? You shut down all emotions. So even with women, you gonna shut down emotionally, so you can’t connect.” He elaborated, “Yes. In my case, like it’s, it’s deep. And then all the things happen from there: infidelity.” Jay-Z admitted that he and Beyoncé used their “art almost like a therapy session.” He explained, “[I was] really proud of the music she made, and she was really proud of the art I released. And, you know, at the end of the day we really have a healthy respect for one another’s craft. I think she’s amazing… You know, most people walk away, and like divorce rate is like 50 percent or something ’cause most people can’t see themselves. The hardest thing is seeing pain on someone’s face that you caused, and then have to deal with yourself.”
Did Beyoncé and Jay-Z renew their vows?
After 10 years of marriage, the Grammy winners renewed their vows in June 2018. On her birthday later that year, Beyoncé confirmed the renewal by writing on Instagram, “At 36, I became a new mother of 3. I breastfed twins. I renewed my vows with my husband of 10 years. I came back home to the stage to do Coachella, after pregnancy. Then my husband and I released our album together, Everything Is Love. And we’ve been touring with our family around the world, and loving it. This year has been monumental for me. I thank God for everyone in my life. Thank you for all the positivity and for the beautiful birthday wishes. I’m looking forward to continuing to learn from my past, living in the present, and surrendering to the future. I love you, Hive. B.”
What songs have Beyoncé and Jay-Z collaborated on?
Beyoncé and Jay-Z were making music together long before tying the knot. The duo’s first collaboration was “‘03 Bonnie and Clyde.” In 2018, the couple released their first joint album as The Carters, titled EVERYTHING IS LOVE. Jay-Z has praised his wife as a collaborator. Explaining to Entertainment Tonight in 2021 about why he loves working Beyoncé, he gushed, “She’s super detail-oriented, obviously, as you can see from her work,” adding, “She’s an incredibly hard worker, super talented, very inspiring.” Below are some popular songs that Beyoncé and Jay-Z have collaborated on:
“Crazy in Love,” 2003’s Dangerously in Love“Deja Vu (feat. Jay-Z)” 2006’s B’Day“Upgrade U (feat. Jay-Z)” 2006’s B’Day“(Part II) On the Run,” 2013’s Magna Carta Holy Grail"Drunk in Love,” 2013’s Beyoncé"Family Feud," 2017’s 4:44
Beyoncé’s history-making collab with her husband and Tiffany’s
Beyoncé became the first Black woman in 2021 to wear the iconic Tiffany Diamond in Tiffany & Co.’s ABOUT LOVE campaign. “Beyoncé and Jay-Z are the epitome of the modern love story. As a brand that has always stood for love, strength and self-expression, we could not think of a more iconic couple that better represents Tiffany’s values. We are honored to have the Carters as a part of the Tiffany family,” Alexandre Arnault, Tiffany executive vice president of product and communications, said in a statement about the campaign.
What is the significance of the number 4 for Beyoncé and Jay-Z?
The number 4 is special to the Hollywood couple. The music stars were both born on the 4th day of their respective birth months, and were married on the fourth day of the fourth month (April 4) in 2008. At her Live at Roseland: Elements of 4 show, Beyoncé spoke about the number saying (via BBC), “On April 4, 2008 - eight divided by two is four - [Jay-Z] put a ring on it.” The “Crazy in Love” performers even have the number inked on their bodies. Beyoncé has shared footage on Instagram (above) of her and Jay-Z getting the Roman numeral IV tattooed on their ring fingers. It seems the pair’s daughter Blue Ivy’s name is also a tribute to the number. After her birth, PEOPLE reported that “sources and fans suggest the couple chose the name ‘Ivy’ because of the number 4 or Roman numeral IV, which is significant in Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s relationship.”
Are Beyoncé and Jay-Z billionaires?
Forbes named Jay-Z hip hop’s first billionaire in 2019. Although Beyoncé isn’t one (yet), their combined net worth is over $1 billion.
What is Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s net worth?
Jay-Z might rap about having 99 problems, but money certainly isn’t one of them. In March of 2021, Forbes reported that JAY-Z’s net worth jumped 40 percent thanks to the sales of Tidal and his Armand de Brignac champagne. The two deals reportedly bumped the billionaire up from $1 billion to $1.4 billion. Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s net worth as of August 2021 is estimated to be worth $440 million, per Forbes. Together, the artists are worth over a whopping $1.5 billion!
Do Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s own the world’s most expensive car?
The parents of three are rumored to have purchased a Boat Tail Rolls Royce, which is described as the world’s most expensive car. The $28 million vehicle, which features “a rear deck opening to reveal a dinner set, cocktail tables, matching chairs and a parasol,” was reportedly commissioned by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, per The Telegraph. A source said: “It’s thought this fantastic car has been commissioned by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, with all its detailing matching their favorite things.” Next, find out all about Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s unusual Hollywood romance.
