Monday, 12 May 2014

Did Beyonce's sister fight Jay Z?





  • NEW: Hotel releases statement

  • TMZ released video that it claims is of a fight

  • Beyonce and Jay Z are headed on tour this summer




(CNN) -- A video that TMZ alleges is of Beyonce's younger sister having an altercation with the superstar's husband, Jay Z, has surfaced online.


In what the site says is surveillance video from an elevator taken the night of the recent Met Gala in New York, a woman who resembles Solange Knowles enters just before a man who appears to be the rapper. Words seem to be exchanged, and then the woman lunges at and begins striking him before an unidentified man grabs and holds her.









Superstar singer Beyonce may have found herself literally caught between her husband, Jay-Z, and sister, Solange Knowles (far right, with the Carters and actress Jessica Biel). A video of an alleged fight between the rapper and his sister-in-law has surfaced online. It's a rare dark moment in Beyonce's otherwise golden life and career.Superstar singer Beyonce may have found herself literally caught between her husband, Jay-Z, and sister, Solange Knowles (far right, with the Carters and actress Jessica Biel). A video of an alleged fight between the rapper and his sister-in-law has surfaced online. It's a rare dark moment in Beyonce's otherwise golden life and career.



In 1998, Beyonce, second from right, was known simply as another member of Destiny's Child, a four-member girl group who released a self-titled debut that year and had a breakthrough with the remix of their single "No, No, No, No."In 1998, Beyonce, second from right, was known simply as another member of Destiny's Child, a four-member girl group who released a self-titled debut that year and had a breakthrough with the remix of their single "No, No, No, No."



Beyonce performs with Kelly Rowland, left, and Michelle Williams -- the final version of the group that put her on the map -- for President-elect George W. Bush during a pre-inaugural event in Washington on January 19, 2001.Beyonce performs with Kelly Rowland, left, and Michelle Williams -- the final version of the group that put her on the map -- for President-elect George W. Bush during a pre-inaugural event in Washington on January 19, 2001.



When Beyonce took the stage in Melbourne on April 29, 2002, she was just a year away from releasing her first solo album, "Dangerously In Love."When Beyonce took the stage in Melbourne on April 29, 2002, she was just a year away from releasing her first solo album, "Dangerously In Love."



In November 2002, before they tied the knot, Jay-Z and Beyonce fueled rumors that they were dating by becoming musical collaborators. Beyonce appeared on Jay-Z's 2002 single "03 Bonnie & Clyde," and he appeared on her single "Crazy In Love" the following summer.In November 2002, before they tied the knot, Jay-Z and Beyonce fueled rumors that they were dating by becoming musical collaborators. Beyonce appeared on Jay-Z's 2002 single "03 Bonnie & Clyde," and he appeared on her single "Crazy In Love" the following summer.



A decade before she wowed viewers at the 2013 Super Bowl Halftime Show, Bey jammed with Carlos Santana during the Super Bowl XXXVII Pregame Show in San Diego on January 26, 2003.A decade before she wowed viewers at the 2013 Super Bowl Halftime Show, Bey jammed with Carlos Santana during the Super Bowl XXXVII Pregame Show in San Diego on January 26, 2003.



Having stepped out on her own, Beyonce presents the humanitarian award to Michael Jackson at the 2003 Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas on October 27, 2003.Having stepped out on her own, Beyonce presents the humanitarian award to Michael Jackson at the 2003 Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas on October 27, 2003.



The singer is affectionately referred to as Queen Bey, not in the least because of her heralded work ethic, which is often put to good use on stage. Here, she performs during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in New York on August 28, 2003.The singer is affectionately referred to as Queen Bey, not in the least because of her heralded work ethic, which is often put to good use on stage. Here, she performs during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in New York on August 28, 2003.



Beyonce was right back at the Super Bowl in 2004, performing the national anthem to kick off Super Bowl XXXVIII on February 1.Beyonce was right back at the Super Bowl in 2004, performing the national anthem to kick off Super Bowl XXXVIII on February 1.



At the 46th Grammy Awards Show in February 2004, she joined Prince on stage to perform a medley of his hits. The singer left the ceremony with five Grammys in hand. At the 46th Grammy Awards Show in February 2004, she joined Prince on stage to perform a medley of his hits. The singer left the ceremony with five Grammys in hand.



Although her solo career had taken off by 2005, Beyonce still performed with Destiny's Child that year in Sydney on the heels of their 2004 album, "Destiny Fulfilled." Although her solo career had taken off by 2005, Beyonce still performed with Destiny's Child that year in Sydney on the heels of their 2004 album, "Destiny Fulfilled."



After releasing another best-seller with 2006's "B'Day" and starring in "Dreamgirls" that same year, Beyoncé was readying to release a third solo album, "I Am ... Sasha Fierce" when she took the stage at the 50th Grammy Awards Show on February 10, 2008. Somehow, she snuck in a secret marriage to Jay-Z that April.After releasing another best-seller with 2006's "B'Day" and starring in "Dreamgirls" that same year, Beyoncé was readying to release a third solo album, "I Am ... Sasha Fierce" when she took the stage at the 50th Grammy Awards Show on February 10, 2008. Somehow, she snuck in a secret marriage to Jay-Z that April.



Beyonce during the filming of her hugely popular music video "Single Ladies (Put A Ring on It)." Beyonce during the filming of her hugely popular music video "Single Ladies (Put A Ring on It)."



In 2011, Beyonce stole the show at the MTV Video Music Awards when she walked the red carpet and, with the careful placement of her hands, revealed that she was expecting. The star and husband Jay welcomed Blue Ivy in January 2012.In 2011, Beyonce stole the show at the MTV Video Music Awards when she walked the red carpet and, with the careful placement of her hands, revealed that she was expecting. The star and husband Jay welcomed Blue Ivy in January 2012.



Just months after giving birth, Beyonce was red carpet ready at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 7, 2012.Just months after giving birth, Beyonce was red carpet ready at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 7, 2012.



In this undated image released by Beyonce.com, Beyonce holds her daughter, Blue Ivy. A hand-written note accompanying the photos reads, "We welcome you to share our joy." In this undated image released by Beyonce.com, Beyonce holds her daughter, Blue Ivy. A hand-written note accompanying the photos reads, "We welcome you to share our joy."



In April 2012, Bey stepped out for a stroll in New York with her daughter, 4 months old at the time.In April 2012, Bey stepped out for a stroll in New York with her daughter, 4 months old at the time.



Beyonce found herself at the center a firestorm in 2013 after it was revealed she used a "backup track" to sing the national anthem at the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 21.Beyonce found herself at the center a firestorm in 2013 after it was revealed she used a "backup track" to sing the national anthem at the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 21.



After the inauguration dust-up, Beyonce had something to prove when she held a news conference for her Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show on January 31. After belting out "The Star-Spangled Banner," the singer paused and turned to the press and asked: "Any questions?"After the inauguration dust-up, Beyonce had something to prove when she held a news conference for her Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show on January 31. After belting out "The Star-Spangled Banner," the singer paused and turned to the press and asked: "Any questions?"



Kelly Rowland, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams reunited as Destiny's Child to perform during the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show on February 3, 2013, in New Orleans. Kelly Rowland, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams reunited as Destiny's Child to perform during the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show on February 3, 2013, in New Orleans.



In early April 2013, the singer and her husband were once again the subject of critical headlines when they took a trip to Cuba to celebrate their fifth anniversary.In early April 2013, the singer and her husband were once again the subject of critical headlines when they took a trip to Cuba to celebrate their fifth anniversary.



In early May, Beyonce was the subject of pregnancy rumors as observers noted that her dress to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala conveniently covered her midsection. The speculation grew stronger after she had to cancel a concert due to exhaustion and dehydration. She denied that she was pregnant.In early May, Beyonce was the subject of pregnancy rumors as observers noted that her dress to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala conveniently covered her midsection. The speculation grew stronger after she had to cancel a concert due to exhaustion and dehydration. She denied that she was pregnant.



In September 2013, Jay-Z and Beyonce once again topped the Forbes list of biggest-earning celebrity couples. In September 2013, Jay-Z and Beyonce once again topped the Forbes list of biggest-earning celebrity couples.



Beyonce performs "Drunk in Love" at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on January 26, 2014.Beyonce performs "Drunk in Love" at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on January 26, 2014.




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A woman who resembles Beyonce calmly stands in the corner of the elevator during most of the altercation.


It is not yet known what caused the fight.


CNN has reached out to representatives for Solange, Jay Z and Beyonce. Solange's rep is not offering comment.


A representative for The Standard, the hotel where the incident is believed to have occurred, released this statement to HLN:


"We are shocked and disappointed that there was a clear breach of our security system and the confidentiality that we count on providing our guests," the statement said. "We are investigating with the utmost urgency the circumstances surrounding the situation and, as is our customary practice, will discipline and prosecute the individuals involved to our fullest capacity."


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Beyonce and Jay Z recently announced their which is scheduled to take them to 16 cities this summer. One fan tweeted, "They better make it to Baltimore first lol" (Baltimore is one of the cities slated for the tour), while another retweeted that and added, "Yo ain't trying miss the show over no damn solange."












Some found humor in the unverified video, mocking Solange Knowles, who is also a singer. One tweeted, "Jay Z must have shown Solange her album sales on a line graph."







The memes also came fast and furious, as well as tweets with the hashtag #WhatJaySaidToSolange.


One featured a picture of Solange and the caption "Solange attacks Jay Z? The first hit she's had in years."


Another used photos of actor Jake Gyllenhaal courtside with Beyonce and Jay Z at a recent basketball game. The caption imagined Beyonce saying to Gyllenhaal "...And then Solange was kicking him and screaming in the elevator" before Jay Z turned to the actor and said in the caption "...And she just stood there," gesturing to Beyonce.












TMZ reports that Beyonce left after the incident with her sister while Jay Z took another car.


HLN's Marc Balinsky contributed to this report. CNN first learned of the alleged fight video from Twitter.



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