Beyoncé has been hard at work, staying focused on her latest projects while dodging some wild rumors circling her and Jay-Z. Recently, she dropped two new promotional videos—one for her collaboration with Levi’s, launching her own jean line, and another for her Sir Davis Whiskey brand, which has been getting rave reviews. The promos have that high-end, luxurious feel Beyoncé is known for, and she looks as stunning as ever, appearing totally unbothered by the buzz around her personal life.
The power couple has come under fire recently due to their association with P. Diddy, who’s facing serious charges including racketeering and trafficking. Rumors about Diddy secretly recording celebrities without their knowledge for blackmail have been swirling, pulling a lot of big names into the spotlight, including Ashton Kutcher, Usher, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and, of course, Beyoncé and Jay-Z. The wildest claim? People are even dragging Aretha Franklin into the mix—seriously, it’s getting out of hand.
A trend on TikTok, using J. Cole’s song “She Knows,” is fueling a conspiracy that Beyoncé knew about Diddy’s alleged wrongdoings. Some are going so far as to accuse her of being involved in the deaths of Aaliyah, Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes, and even Michael Jackson. It’s completely baseless, but these videos have led some to jump to conclusions without any real proof. Despite the noise, Beyoncé is keeping her cool, recently posting pictures of herself and Jay-Z together, subtly shutting down rumors of an impending divorce.
Jay-Z, however, seems a bit more stressed. Photos of him looking concerned have fans speculating about his involvement in the Diddy scandal. Allegedly, he’s been meeting with both a criminal defense lawyer and a divorce attorney, but nothing has been confirmed. Beyoncé’s recent posts seem to suggest that their marriage is intact.
Meanwhile, the Diddy situation keeps getting darker. Lawyer Tony Busby has announced that 120 new accusers have come forward, including minors. One particularly disturbing allegation involves a 9-year-old boy who auditioned for a record deal. It’s a heartbreaking development in an already sickening case, and as more details emerge, the scandal shows no signs of slowing down.
In other news, Nicki Minaj is stirring up drama by hiring Kelsey Nicole, Megan Thee Stallion’s former best friend, to model for her shoe line. It’s no secret that Nicki and Megan don’t get along, and Kelsey—who had a major falling out with Megan after the Tory Lanez shooting incident—doesn’t seem to mind being in the middle of the beef. Fans are calling the move petty, with many suggesting that Kelsey only took the job out of spite for Megan.
The internet didn’t hold back, with commenters accusing both Nicki and Kelsey of using Megan’s name for attention. Some called the move “wildly corny,” while others said it was “two desperate women looking for relevance.” Despite the backlash, publicity is publicity, and it’s likely that the sneaker line will still see sales, thanks to the buzz.
So, what do you think? Are Beyoncé and Jay-Z unfairly being dragged into Diddy’s mess? Is Nicki Minaj being petty by hiring Kelsey Nicole?
