In the midst of a media storm, Beyoncé has decided to stand by her husband, Jay-Z, who is facing serious accusations of sexual abuse of a minor in the year 2000. The accusations, which also involve rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, have shaken the entertainment industry.
However, the singer has made it clear that she "wholeheartedly supports Jay-Z" and that they will face this difficult situation as a team. A source close to the couple told Page Six that Beyoncé "has no intention of leaving Jay-Z" and that the recent appearance of the family on the red carpet at the premiere of "Mufasa: The Lion King" last Monday is proof of this.
Beyonce and Jay-Z will stay together despite the political accusation against the rapper
During the event, the 43-year-old singer was accompanied by her daughter Blue Ivy and her mother, Tina Knowles, in a gesture that many interpreted as a strategy to project normality amidst the controversy.
The case came to light when a woman, whose identity has been kept confidential, filed a lawsuit in New York, accusing Jay-Z and Diddy of sexually assaulting her when she was only 13 years old, after a party organized following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. The plaintiff also claims that "a female celebrity would have witnessed what happened."
Jay-Z, on the other hand, has vehemently denied the accusations and has described the lawsuit as an attempt at "extortion". His legal team has announced a countersuit alleging lack of evidence. On his part, Diddy also rejected the accusations and expressed confidence that "the truth will prevail in court".
Beyoncé plans to stop at nothing
Despite the scandal, Beyoncé continues with her professional commitments. According to sources, she "has no intention of canceling her highly anticipated halftime performance at the NFL," scheduled for December 25th in Texas, where she will perform songs from her successful album "Cowboy Carter."
"The rehearsals continue as planned," confirmed a close associate of the artist. This is not the first time Beyoncé has publicly supported Jay-Z in difficult times. Throughout their 16 years of marriage, the Carters have faced numerous ups and downs, including rumors and confirmations of infidelities that have marked a critical point in their relationship.