Hey folks! So, J. Cole probably never thought he’d be trending on social media, but here we are, thanks to a song he dropped back in 2013. It seems that this track has stirred up some wild theories, allegedly linking Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Diddy to the deaths of Aaliyah, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez, and Michael Jackson. I know conspiracy theorists are having a field day with this, but is it just a theory, or is there actual evidence to back it up? That’s what I’m here to break down for you all.
Now, let’s talk about how this whole thing started. Recently, a bunch of videos have been popping up on TikTok, featuring celebrities giving shout-outs to Beyoncé. One clip that’s been making the rounds is from the 2009 MTV VMAs, where Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift to declare that Beyoncé had one of the best albums ever.
“Thank you so much for giving me a chance to win a VMA award. Yo, Taylor, I’m really happy for you, but I’m gonna let you finish. Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!”
Remember when Adele broke her Grammy in half during the 2017 awards show just to dedicate it to Beyoncé? It was a moment!
She said, “I can’t possibly accept this award. I’m so humbled and grateful, but the artist of my life is Beyoncé. Her Lemonade album was absolutely monumental for me. It was so beautifully thought out and deeply personal, showing us a side of you that you don’t always share, and we appreciate that. All of us artists here truly adore you. You are our guiding light. The way you empower me and my friends, especially my Black friends, makes them feel like they can stand up for themselves. I love you, and I always will.”
Now, it raises an interesting question: Why do so many celebrities—Kanye, Adele, Lizzo, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears—shower Beyoncé with so much praise at award shows? Some TikTok users are convinced that Beyoncé is part of some secretive, cult-like group in the music industry that holds significant power over its members, including their fates.
There are videos floating around suggesting that Beyoncé, along with Jay-Z and Diddy, might even be linked to the deaths of Aaliyah, Left Eye Lopez, and Michael Jackson. It’s a wild theory, and some point to J. Cole’s song “She Knows” as supporting evidence, especially when he mentions, “Rest in peace to Aaliyah, rest in peace to Left Eye, Michael Jackson.”
You know, it’s possible that J. Cole mentioned those artists just because he admired them. But some conspiracy theorists think there’s a deeper reason for why he singled out these three instead of others who also died under suspicious circumstances. For instance, some folks are saying that “She Knows” sounds a lot like “To Shawn” and “N.O.S.,” which they interpret as a nod to Beyoncé and Jay-Z knowing something about the deaths. Then there are others who believe “Shawn” refers to Shawn “Diddy” Combs, suggesting he might be involved too.
The theory gets wilder when you consider that Aaliyah, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, and Michael Jackson all passed away on the 25th of different months. Aaliyah died in a plane crash on August 25, 2001; Left Eye lost her life in a car accident on April 25, 2002; and Michael Jackson died from cardiac arrest on June 25, 2009.
What’s even more intriguing is that Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Diddy were all born on the fourth of different months. Some people are convinced that there’s a connection between those deaths on the 25th and the birthdays on the 4th. Now, while there’s no solid proof linking Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Diddy to these tragedies, speculation ramped up when YouTube pulled J. Cole’s music video for that song.
Fans who tried to watch it were met with a message saying, “Video unavailable. This video contains content from SESAC; it is not available in your country.” That definitely raised some eyebrows! But here’s the kicker: it wasn’t just J. Cole’s video that got taken down; a bunch of clips from different artists, both old and new, were removed because YouTube and SESAC hadn’t renewed their contracts yet.
It’s interesting to note that artists like Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé, who aren’t represented by SESAC, had their videos pulled because they featured collaborations with SESAC musicians or songwriters. YouTube even released a statement about this situation, saying, “We have held good faith negotiations with SESAC to renew our existing deal. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we were unable to reach an equitable agreement before its expiration. We take copyright very seriously, and as a result, content represented by SESAC is no longer available on YouTube in the U.S. We are in active conversations with SESAC and are hoping to reach a new deal as soon as possible.”
So, there’s not much clarity there, but some people have been suggesting that Beyoncé and Jay-Z might have been involved in YouTube’s decision to take down the video, possibly as a way to erase any links to certain events. There have even been discussions about Aaliyah, with some claiming that Jay-Z might have known something about her situation.
“Why did they fall out?”
Honestly, it’s quite plausible that Jay knew what happened to Aaliyah. I hadn’t thought about that before, but it makes sense. Here’s a guy who was in love with her, and suddenly, your business partner is working on a project with someone closely connected to her. It’s a tough pill to swallow, especially since Aaliyah tragically lost her life, along with eight others, when a plane crashed less than a minute after taking off in the Bahamas.
After the accident, reports surfaced that the small plane was way over its maximum weight limit, which would have made it really hard to control once airborne. On top of that, the pilot apparently faked his license and was under the influence of alcohol and drugs during the flight. And the worst part? Aaliyah didn’t even board that plane while she was fully conscious.
Kathy Loli spilled some interesting details in her book Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah. She shared a story about Kingsley Russell, who was just 13 years old on August 25, 2001, when he rode with Aaliyah to the airport as his stepmother drove her team. According to him, Aaliyah looked at the plane taking her back to the U.S. and flat-out refused to get on. Instead, she went back into the cab.
When someone from her entourage came back to check on her, Aaliyah expressed her worries about the plane being overweight. In response, they gave her a sleeping pill, and she quickly fell into a deep sleep. Despite her earlier hesitations, Aaliyah was carried from the taxi onto the plane while still unconscious from the medication.
It’s no secret that the circumstances of Aaliyah’s death raised eyebrows, leading to all sorts of theories, including some that suggest Beyoncé and Jay-Z might have been involved. There’s been chatter that Jay-Z wanted Aaliyah to be his queen, and when he couldn’t have her, some believe he might have plotted something sinister against her.
Dame Dash added fuel to the fire when he spoke to Page Six, confirming that Jay-Z indeed had a crush on Aaliyah. He said, “He tried very hard. I didn’t mean to fall in love with Aaliyah; she was just that cool. But you know, we were both going hard; everybody was trying to get to Aaliyah.” Dash mentioned that he didn’t even know Jay-Z had feelings for Aaliyah before he started dating her, saying, “I did not know Jay was trying to holler at her, but then it just happened like that. He was trying; I was trying; everybody was trying. He was just going hard.”
Apart from Dame Dash, quite a few people who were around back then have backed up the idea that Jay-Z definitely had his sights set on Aaliyah. For instance, there was this party Jay-Z hosted, and one attendee mentioned that he didn’t bring anyone along because he was totally focused on Aaliyah. The source told Daily Mail, “I saw Jay-Z trying to get close to Aaliyah, but at the time, I didn’t think much of it. I assumed they were just friends or maybe working on some music together.”
Now that Dame Dash has spilled the beans, it all starts to make sense. Jay-Z was all over Aaliyah; they were hugging and you could really see that chemistry between them. Knowing Dame was dating her made things feel a bit strange. Some people think that since Jay-Z couldn’t win Aaliyah’s heart, he might have wanted her out of the picture to let Beyoncé shine, and that Diddy was somehow involved in that.
Speaking of Diddy, there were also rumors that he had a crush on Aaliyah. They were linked at one point, and many believe Diddy played a role in her tragic passing. Reports even say they were spotted together at a couple of red carpet events. In 2001, Jay-Z confirmed that Diddy and Aaliyah were in a serious relationship while working on a project together. Apparently, Jay-Z got annoyed that Diddy was trying to flirt with Aaliyah while they were collaborating, and her unexpected death created a rift between Jay-Z and Diddy.
Then there’s Left Eye Lopez, who some fans believe was tied to this whole “Beyoncé cult theory.” After her death, crazy rumors circulated that she was killed because she wanted to expose the industry and had a video that could take down careers. Given her incredible spirit, it wouldn’t be surprising if she aimed to challenge the mainstream.
Michael Jackson also comes up in these discussions. People thought he was trying to reveal the industry’s dark side, but he kept getting shut down. Remember how he was labeled “crazy” for speaking out about the abuse in the industry? There were even claims that he felt like he was being hunted by someone who wanted him out of the picture.
So, when you put all this together, it’s easy to see why folks suspect that there’s a connection between Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Diddy in the deaths of Aaliyah, Left Eye Lopez, and Michael Jackson. It’s all pretty twisted, but without solid proof, it remains just a theory. Speaking of theories, what do you think about J. Cole’s song? Was it just a tribute, or is there something darker lurking beneath the surface? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this wild speculation!
