Fact Check: Did Beyonce file for divorce from Jay-Z over Diddy's legal issues as claimed in viral video?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The internet has been buzzing with wild rumors about a potential split between music royalty Beyonce and Jay-Z.
According to some YouTube channels, Beyonce is allegedly filing for divorce from Jay-Z because of his supposed connections to Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Viral YouTube video talks about Beyonce's divorce from Jay-Z
It all started when a YouTube channel called The Urbanoire dropped a video on September 25th with the title: “Beyonce Files For DIVORCE After Diddy SNITCHES On Jay Z? Beyonce Is Innocent.” As if that wasn't clickbaity enough, the video went on to suggest that Jay-Z had met with both a criminal attorney and a divorce lawyer on the same day.
The video further claimed that Jay-Z’s connection to Diddy was under investigation by federal authorities.
The clip has racked up nearly 400K views and 4.9K likes at the time of publication alleged, “Just after Diddy’s arrest, there was word going around that the feds were eyeing Jay-Z as the next person to investigate, because of his strong affiliations with Diddy, and some of the dirty deals that they made together in the past.”
The allegations didn't stop there. “Beyonce is not waiting around to get dragged along with him. She’s reportedly already getting divorce papers together, and is ready to disappear once stuff hits the fan," the narrator continued.
However, let's pause for a moment before we all start imagining life without "Bey-Z." These claims are entirely false. Neither Beyonce nor Jay-Z have commented on these rumors, and there has been no official statement from their representatives.
More fuel to fire
Another YouTube channel Kiki's Tea uploaded a video with the sensational headline: “Beyonce DIVORCES Jay Z & Runs | Jay Z Goes Missing.”
This clip — which had already garnered 28K views at the time of publication — echoed similar claims that Beyoncé was calling it quits because of her husband's alleged involvement with Diddy. It also suggested that their marriage had been struggling for a while, with the Diddy situation being the final straw.
The rumors swirling around the internet even suggested that Jay-Z had fled the country to avoid federal charges, with one video speculating that the rap mogul had been involved in "some shady stuff" alongside Diddy.
Websites like Meducate Online also jumped on the bandwagon. One article published on September 26th claimed that social media was "shocked" by the news of Beyonce leaving Jay-Z in light of Diddy's recent legal troubles. As these rumors gained traction, social media naturally went on overdrive.
Fans expressed shock and concern, while many others rallied behind Beyonce, praising her for allegedly standing up for herself and “not getting dragged down” by Jay-Z’s supposed legal woes. The buzz online painted a picture of a marriage on the brink of collapse, with many speculating that this was the end of the iconic power couple.
But, again, let’s be clear – these are all just rumors. The couple or their teams have provided no official confirmation of any such thing.
Charges against Diddy
The rumors about Beyonce and Jay-Z's alleged divorce seem to be linked to Diddy's ongoing legal issues. The rapper is facing some serious charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and interstate transportation for prostitution.
Authorities have also suggested that Diddy didn't act alone. While no one else has been officially charged in the case, federal prosecutors claim that his assistants, managers, and security personnel helped organize these events.
During raids on his homes in Los Angeles and Miami, authorities reportedly seized various incriminating items including drugs and over a thousand bottles of baby oil. Diddy is currently being held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center in a section designated for detainees requiring special protection, ABC News reported.
