Are Beyonce and Jay Z Divorcing?
Do You Still Think Beyoncé and Jay Z Are Heading For a Breakup?
Persistent rumors of a split between Beyoncé and Jay Z have been gaining steam since earlier this year and over the Summer, things reached a fever pitch. What seemingly started with an unfortunate family fight in an elevator has quickly progressed into reports of separate hotels, traveling lawyers, and a possible divorce — all while photos of the couple during their On the Run tour have shown them looking sweet and loving on stage (and don't even get us started on that heartfelt family moment at the MTV VMAs). So because we're slightly confused, a bit fearful, and really just trying to make sense of it all, we've put together a timeline of all the Jay Z and Beyoncé drama this year, including the split rumors that have surfaced over the past few weeks.
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- May 5: Beyoncé and Jay Z showed up hand in hand for the Met Gala in NYC. They shared a sweet moment on the red carpet when Beyoncé's ring fell off her hand and Jay Z adorably placed in back on her finger in a mock proposal.
- May 6: While leaving a Met Gala afterparty in the early hours, Jay Z, Beyoncé, and her sister, Solange, were photographed looking less than thrilled while heading back to their cars. Beyoncé and Solange left together while Jay Z took a different vehicle.
- May 7: Beyoncé shared a photo on Instagram of a prayer asking for "discernment and strength to separate myself from anyone who is not a good influence."
- May 12: TMZ released footage of Jay Z being attacked by Solange in an elevator while leaving the party. The video shows Solange punching and kicking the rapper before being restrained by a bodyguard — Beyoncé appears to stand by without reaction before attempting to come between her husband and sister, ultimately letting Solange continue to scream and kick Jay Z before the footage ends.
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- July 26: The same day Page Six posted about her "crumbling marriage," Beyoncé shared a photo of her and Jay Z enjoying drinks while watching the sunset. She also posted a sexy snap of herself on a surfboard.
- July 28: The New York Post reported that Beyoncé was secretly shopping for a new apartment without Jay Z. A source adds, "She was very quiet, as if she was looking on the sly."
- July 29: Beyoncé took to Instagram once again after the Post piece, this time sharing a photo of Jay Z and Blue on the beach with the caption "My favorite hue is Jay Z Blue."
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- Aug. 2: Another Page Six report alleged that Beyoncé and Jay Z were spending most of their time apart on tour. A source said, "They're not just staying in different hotel rooms, but they have booked separate hotels, and they arrive separately to each show." Late that night, Beyoncé dropped a surprise remix to her song "Flawless" featuring Nicki Minaj. In the track, Beyoncé addressed the post-Met Gala elevator fight, rapping, "We escalate, up in this b*tch like elevators. Of course, sometimes sh*t go down when there's a billion dollars on an elevator."
- Aug. 5: An up-close photo of Beyoncé's left hand was posted to her blog, clearly showing that her "IV" tattoo — which she got in lieu of an engagement ring — had been removed.
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- Aug. 6: The couple closed out the North American leg of their On the Run tour with a final stop in San Francisco. Us Weekly reported that during the show, their lack of chemistry on stage was "palpable," with both parties appearing "very tired." Another concertgoer added, "It felt very frosty. Normally they kiss and seem affectionate, but for this show there was just a quick peck at the end."
- Aug. 7: Beyoncé shared an adorable photo of Jay Z and Blue about to board a plane out of San Francisco. She captioned the sweet snap with a telling message: "Thank you San Fran! Your city is beautiful. It was the perfect place to complete the best tour of my life! Thank you to all the fans that supported our show. God bless."
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