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Claim: Multiple Facebook pages, including Beautiful Life, Beyonce Lovers and Queen of Music, recently claimed that American singer Beyoncé and American Rapper Jay-Z retired from the entertainment industry due to connections with embattled hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Verdict: FALSE. Available reports reveal that Beyoncé and Jay-Z have not retired from the entertainment industry and have not been linked to Diddy’s scandal.
Full Text
Sean “Diddy” Combs has recently been involved in multiple public scandals and legal issues, including allegations of sexual assault and criminal activity. According to the Associated Press, he is reportedly in custody following a federal indictment in New York, facing charges related to a series of alleged sexual crimes dating back to 2008. As these cases unfold, there have been rumours implicating other prominent figures, including Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
On Oct. 27, 2024, a Facebook page called Queen of Music shared a post titled, “Diddy Breaks the Silence: Reveals the Shocking Scandal of Jay-Z and Beyoncé and Their Secret Retirement.”
Similarly, on Nov. 10, 2024, a Beyoncé Lovers page posted, “From Superstar to Retirement– Beyoncé’s Startling Revelation Shakes the Music Industry.”
Another page, Beautiful Life, claimed on Nov. 3, 2024, that Beyoncé announced her retirement, with a post reading, “Beyoncé Announces Retirement After Private Video Leaks At Diddy’s White Breakfast Show Showing Disgusting Behaviour.”
As of Nov. 13, 2024, this post had attracted over 7,000 likes and 425 comments.
The topicality of the issue and the personalities involved prompted DUBAWA to verify this claim.
Verification
The Business Standard reports that Diddy and Jay-Z have a long-standing business relationship, which has led to speculation amidst the ongoing legal cases. Recently, Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s attorney, Alex Spiro, criticised broadcaster Piers Morgan for airing an interview with R&B singer Jaguar Wright, who drew comparisons between the couple and Diddy.
Mr Spiro addressed these rumours, stating,
“There’s rumors, and then there’s nonsense, and this is one step further.” He indicated that they had issued an ultimatum demanding the removal of these false allegations or face legal action.
According to the BBC, on Oct. 8, 2024, during an episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored, Piers Morgan offered an apology, saying, “Editing interviews is not something we do lightly at a show called Uncensored. But like the proverbial cries of ‘fire’ in a crowded theatre, there are legal limits on us, too. And we apologise to Jay-Z and Beyoncé.”
We also consulted the DUBAWA Chatbot, asking if Jay Z and Beyonce were linked to Diddy’s scandal. The bot provided articles like the one by Vanguard and BBC, which showed the duo have not been implicated in any accusation linked to Diddy’s Scandal.
We consulted the DUBAWA Chatbot on the retirement assertion, and it found no evidence to support this. According to the DUBAWA chatbot, no verified information indicates that Beyoncé has quit music. In a September 2024 interview with GQ magazine, Beyoncé discussed her approach to her music videos, confirming her continued involvement in the industry. She explained that while she distanced herself from the traditional “pop star formula” years ago, she remains dedicated to making music with meaningful messages.
In February 2024, Beyoncé released two new singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” which debuted during the Super Bowl. She then released her album Cowboy Carter on March 29, 2024. This album, a continuation of her previous work, Renaissance, features collaborations with artists such as Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Willie Nelson, and Linda Martell. Beyoncé also mentioned that she has stopped producing music videos to allow her music to “breathe on its own.”
Jay-Z, on the other hand, has remained active in music and business ventures since returning to the industry in 2006 despite announcing his retirement earlier.
In a 2022 interview, Jay Z said, “I’m not actively making music, or making an album or have plans to make an album, but I never wanna say I’m retired.”
Checks on the social media handles of Beyonce’s Instagram and Facebook pages show no news of such; likewise, a check on Jay-Z’s Instagram and Facebook pages shows no such news has been shared on their handles.
Conclusion
There is no post or news report on Jay Z or Beyonce retiring from the entertainment industry nor any evidence or report linking them to Diddy’s scandal.
