When we refer to “there’s no rest for the wicked,” it seems to hit close to people like Jay-Z. Apparently, Jay has been unable to sleep for the past few days because the Kathy White story has resurfaced in the tabloids, and this time, things could get really messy for both Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Interestingly, this old story might also be the leverage that Jason Lee has over Beyoncé. Why am I just learning that people first heard about Jay-Z’s affair with Kathy from her friend at the time, Jason Lee? We all know that Jay-Z is capable of doing whatever it takes to get what he wants. And by “whatever,” I mean harming someone who is pregnant with his child. This tragic tale concerns Kathy White, also known as Corey, to her friends.
I’ve delved deep into every possible source to gather evidence of how Jay allegedly harmed poor Kathy and how Beyoncé was involved. Buckle up for this one, because even I wasn’t ready for the dirt I uncovered. Okay, let’s start from the very beginning.
Kathy White, allegedly Jay-Z’s mistress, passed away under mysterious circumstances while Beyoncé was pregnant with their daughter Blue Ivy. Her death occurred shortly after she gave an interview discussing her relationship with Jay-Z. The rumor of their involvement started when Kathy and Claudia Jordan were seen together with Jay-Z and Diddy at a Las Vegas nightclub in 2010, without Beyoncé present. They were attending the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manuel Marquez boxing match. Sources claimed that just before the event, Jay-Z bought Kathy a $25,000 pair of Louis Vuitton shoes to wear that night. Jay-Z reportedly asked Corey (presumably another friend) to join them to avoid speculation about their relationship. While in Vegas, Jay-Z also took Corey to gamble at the Bellagio Casino, again with a few friends to maintain discretion.
Reportedly, Jay-Z had been involved with Kathy before and during his marriage to Beyoncé. Kathy, a friend of Claudia Jordan known for her relationships with wealthy men, was said to only pursue individuals worth at least $50 million—making Jay-Z an ideal partner for her.
Regarding Claudia Jordan, in 2020, an article by Crazy Days and Nights hinted that she believed Jay-Z was responsible for Kathy’s death. The blind item suggested Claudia’s growing conviction that the rapper had a hand in her friend’s demise, seeing it as convenient that Jay-Z allegedly wanted Kathy out of the picture before her passing.
The affair between Kathy and Jay-Z was bound to be exposed sooner or later, especially as fans started to catch on and tabloids began to inquire. Allegedly, just two weeks before her death, Kathy was contacted by a prominent tabloid investigating her relationship with Jay-Z. She didn’t reveal much during the conversation, but according to sources, after this encounter, she phoned Jay-Z and informed him that she intended to go public about their affair—for a fee. Then, about 48 hours after Beyoncé’s pregnancy announcement, Kathy tragically passed away under suspicious circumstances, officially attributed to a brain aneurysm. It’s hard not to find that suspicious!
Upon further investigation, I stumbled upon a report suggesting that Kathy did not actually die from a brain aneurysm. An NYPD detective revealed that the cause of death remained uncertain, despite initial claims. The detective explained that a 911 call had been made from an apartment in Manhattan, leading to Kathy being transported to Beth Israel Hospital, where she later passed away. The detective emphasized that it was premature to conclude an aneurysm was responsible. An autopsy and toxicology reports were scheduled to determine the real cause of death, suspecting foul play due to potential poisoning. However, the full details from the autopsy never surfaced in the media, suggesting efforts to suppress information about the affair and concluding the cause of death as an aneurysm—raising suspicions about Jay-Z’s involvement.
Recently, this case has resurfaced due to revelations from reporter Liz Cronin. Liz disclosed that in August 2011, while working as a senior editor for Star Magazine, she was tasked with investigating online reports of Kathy Corrana White’s affair with Jay-Z. Liz managed to contact Kathy at her New York workplace, where Kathy initially denied any involvement with Jay-Z, claiming they had never met. However, Liz uncovered photos of Kathy socializing with Jay-Z and Diddy at a Las Vegas nightclub, contradicting Kathy’s earlier statement. When confronted with this evidence, Kathy hinted at going public with her story. Days later, Liz was unable to reach Kathy at work and later learned of her untimely death from a colleague. Sources indicated that Kathy had informed Jay-Z about her plans to go public via Star Magazine. Despite Liz’s interest in further investigating Kathy’s death, her attempts were discouraged by her boss, indicating a deliberate effort to suppress the story and any subsequent inquiries into Kathy’s demise.
Liz later revealed that years afterwards, she encountered sources familiar with both Jay-Z and Cathy, who claimed to possess insider knowledge regarding her demise. These sources strongly believed that Jay-Z orchestrated Cathy’s demise to silence her, allegedly. One source even asserted that Jay-Z had influence over law enforcement and even coroners, implying that corrupt coroners in New York City could be bribed to rule homicides as natural deaths. Given Jay-Z’s immense wealth, paying off corrupt officials would have been easily achievable.
Furthermore, suspicions were raised about Beyoncé’s involvement in the matter. Allegedly, Beyoncé was complicit in the plan to eliminate Cathy, particularly due to her pregnancy with Jay-Z’s child. There were historical allegations suggesting that Cathy’s pregnancy played a role in prompting Beyoncé to announce her own pregnancy sooner. The persistent rumor that Beyoncé used a surrogate to carry her child also circulated, with speculation that the rushed pregnancy announcement was timed strategically to counter any potential revelations from Cathy.
Questions arose as to why Cathy was singled out when Jay-Z reportedly had other mistresses, such as Rachel Roy, referenced in Beyoncé’s song “Sorry.” Cathy’s demise, it was speculated, was because she intended to extort Jay-Z and was prepared to divulge some of his secrets. Moreover, Cathy’s association with Jason Lee has led to speculation that Lee held information that could be used against Beyoncé.
Recent allegations suggest that Beyoncé is aware of what happened to Cathy and is privy to information known by Jason Lee. Despite efforts to suppress information related to Cathy, online content and references to her have been systematically removed, indicating potential efforts by Jay-Z to conceal details. However, growing scrutiny from the public may make it increasingly difficult for Jay-Z to evade accountability. What are your thoughts? Do you believe Jay-Z was involved in Cathy’s demise, and do you think Beyoncé was aware of it? Share your opinions in the comments section below.
