There’s been some buzz recently about footage showing Jay-Z getting a little too close to a woman, and it’s stirring up old rumors. People are once again trying to figure out what really went down in that infamous elevator fight between Solange and Jay-Z while Beyoncé stood by. So, why did it happen? Allegedly, it had everything to do with Jay-Z’s behavior toward women.
But wait—it gets wilder. Some speculate Solange lashed out because Jay-Z was cheating on Beyoncé, and one rumor even claims the other person involved was connected to Will Smith’s family. Yes, that Will Smith. It’s a lot to take in, but that’s not all.
According to an exclusive from The Daily Mail, Solange is speaking up because she’s worried about how Beyoncé’s career and personal life might suffer from the backlash over Jay-Z’s current legal troubles. Jay-Z is reportedly in the middle of a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual assault from when the accuser was 13.
A source close to Solange revealed she’s been warning Beyoncé about Jay-Z for years. “Solange told her this would happen a decade ago, but Beyoncé wouldn’t listen,” the source said. They added that while Beyoncé is standing by Jay-Z publicly, she’s under a lot of pressure from Solange, who keeps reminding her, “I told you so.”
This isn’t the first time rumors have come up about Solange’s issues with Jay-Z. Allegedly, she’s been against him from the start, especially because of his ties to Diddy. Sources say Solange believed those connections could drag Beyoncé into something messy—something like what’s happening now.
And then there’s Jay-Z’s history of infidelity. Solange is reportedly tired of seeing her sister go through heartbreak after heartbreak. Many believe her fight with Jay-Z in that elevator was all about his cheating, and honestly, it’s not hard to see why people are still talking about it.
In May 2014, Jay-Z, Solange, and Beyoncé became the center of attention when an elevator altercation occurred at The Standard Hotel in New York City following a Met Gala after-party. Surveillance footage captured Solange physically attacking Jay-Z while Beyoncé stood by. Solange hit and kicked Jay-Z in a fit of rage, and a security guard had to intervene, though she continued to lash out.
At the time, rumors swirled about what caused the outburst. Some speculated that fashion designer Rachel Roy was involved, suggesting she might have been the one who triggered Solange’s anger, as it was rumored that Jay-Z had been seeing her. Earlier that evening, Solange had allegedly encountered Roy, and later in the night, it’s said that Jay-Z said something to both Solange and Beyoncé that caused the argument to escalate. The elevator confrontation, in many ways, seemed like a family matter gone wrong.
In response to the public release of the footage, the family issued a joint statement addressing the incident: “As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident.”
Despite the tension, Jay-Z didn’t retaliate during the attack, which led to some speculation that he might have intentionally set Solange up to appear irrational. A source named Jag suggested, “It sounds like you were trying to set Solange up to look crazy.”
Following the incident, theories about what sparked Solange’s anger ran rampant. Some believed it was related to Jay-Z’s rumored infidelity, while others even hinted that he might have been abusive toward Beyoncé. While there’s no evidence to support such claims, some felt that in light of later revelations about Jay-Z, these theories seemed plausible.
Another, though more outlandish, theory was that Solange was angry because of Jay-Z’s alleged involvement with Will Smith, though there’s no evidence to back this up either.
If any of these speculations are true, it would explain why the family worked so hard to keep the real reason for the altercation under wraps.
Since the elevator incident, the relationship between Solange and Jay-Z has remained strained. They are rarely seen together, and while Solange and Beyoncé are often in public together, Solange is typically absent when Jay-Z is around. Some reports also suggest that their tension might be linked to the Carters’ possible connection to Diddy during the time of Cassie’s lawsuit, which further complicated the dynamics between Solange and Beyoncé.
An insider revealed that Solange was noticeably absent from Beyoncé’s 2023 album, which struck many as unusual given the album’s musical style, leading some to believe there might be lingering tension between the two sisters.
It’s been reported that Solange hasn’t been involved in supporting Beyoncé’s latest project, Renaissance, at all—no tweets, no Instagram posts, nothing. One source remarked, “It’s odd that Solange isn’t showing any support for Beyoncé. Bey took a huge risk with this album, and she needed everyone’s backing to make it a success. I’ve heard things about their relationship, and something’s definitely going on between them.”
Another surprising moment came when Solange didn’t congratulate Beyoncé after she made history as the artist with the most Grammy wins ever. Beyoncé, on the other hand, didn’t mention Solange in her acceptance speech, despite thanking everyone else:
“I want to thank God for protecting me. Thank you, God. I’d like to thank my Uncle Johnny, who’s not here but is here in spirit. I’d like to thank my parents—my father and mother—for loving me and pushing me. I’d like to thank my beautiful husband and my beautiful three children, who are at home watching. I’d like to thank the queer community for your love and for inventing this genre. God bless you. Thank you so much to the Grammys.”
There were even rumors that things had gotten so tense between the two sisters that during an argument, Solange allegedly attacked Beyoncé in a blind rage, injuring her so badly that she needed medical attention and more than two weeks of bed rest due to a serious leg injury.
Now, with all the drama surrounding Jay-Z’s legal battles, Solange is reportedly even more furious, wanting Beyoncé to completely cut ties with him.
In terms of the lawsuit, there have been some updates. Jay-Z recently filed a motion to dismiss the case, which the judge has granted. This means Jay-Z could officially file his motion to dismiss on February 6th. The plaintiff, known only as Jane Doe, has until February 28th to file an opposition to the motion, and Jay-Z’s team can respond by March 14th.
Jay-Z’s lawyer argued in court documents that the plaintiff and her legal team were unfairly tarnishing his client’s reputation. Jay-Z had also requested that Jane Doe’s identity be revealed, but the judge ruled that she can remain anonymous for now, though that could change later in the case.
The judge also warned Jay-Z’s lawyer to stop using combative and inflammatory language in his motions, calling it a waste of judicial resources and a tactic that likely won’t help the case. The judge said, “The court will not rush the process just because the attorney demands it.”
With all this unfolding, it’s clear that Solange is seriously upset with Beyoncé for continuing to support Jay-Z, and she reportedly wants her sister to completely cut him out of her life. Will Beyoncé listen? We’ll have to wait and see.
What do you think is really going on? Was it the cheating scandal? The Will Smith situation? Did Jay-Z hurt Beyoncé physically? Or is there something else entirely behind all this tension? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
