7 Key Truths About Jay-Z and Beyoncé That Will Mesmerize You
The United States does not have royalty unless you count Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who stepped down from the UK royal family as royalty because they own real estate in the United States. The power couples in Hollywood, including two of the most prominent, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, are the closest thing to royalties. One thing that is immediately noticeable about this couple is that they do not live a low-key lifestyle. To some degree, they enjoy the high and luxurious life, so we compiled a list of facts about their glamorous lifestyle.
The Couple Is Loaded
Needless to say, Beyoncé and Jay-Z are extremely wealthy. They have a combined net worth of $1.9 billion, with the rapper-singer accounting for the lion’s share. To put that figure in context, Belize, a Central American country, has a GDP of $1.875 billion. That means that all of the gross domestic products manufactured in that country for a year totaled this amount, which is nearly equal to the money in Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s bank accounts. Jay-earnings Z’s are primarily derived from various investments he has made, whereas Beyoncé’s earnings are derived from concert and album sales.
They Have a Mansion in Bel-Air
If you have money, you probably want to own a home in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the United States, Bel-Air. Of course, these two own one, which they purchased in 2017. They most likely did extensive renovations and upgraded their home security system, but the house alone cost $90 million. What is contained within? There’s a spa, a tennis court, an entertainment complex (no, not a room) and four swimming pools. 3
Jay-Z’s Tribeca Crib
Having a home on the West Coast is apparently insufficient, and having another luxurious loft in New York is also a good flex of how much money they have in the bank. According to reports, Jay-Z paid $6.85 million for this penthouse on the seventh floor in 2004. It is not as expensive as the one in Bel-Air, but given that this was in 2004, the price would be significant today, taking inflation into account. This location is, to some degree, also significant because it is where Beyoncé and Jay-Z had their wedding ceremony in 2008.
Garden District Palace for the Win
So, because they’re celebrities in Hollywood, don’t they deserve to live in a palace? East Hampton, on the other hand, has that. In 2015, the couple purchased this East Hampton home. It is only worth $2.6 million, and they most likely did not require a credit check. What makes this a palace? Technically, it was a church that was converted into a ballet school. It is truly a one-of-a-kind location for a special couple.
They Have A Great Car Collection
Enough about houses; let’s move on to the two automobiles. When they go out and about in town, they usually choose from their fleet of Mercedes or Porsches. We can only speculate on how much gas each of these consumes. Jay-Z is a certified gearhead, so he owns a Ferrari F430 worth $275,000, a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet worth $107,000, and even a $1 million black Mercedes. These are just a few examples; if he ever shows us the entire collection, it would be quite the tour.
Traveling in Comfort
They usually travel by private jet when they are not traveling by land. Of course, climate change activists would scoff at the two for the amount of carbon footprint each travel creates, but luxury is paramount to them. They are even willing to pay insurance companies exorbitant fees just to ensure that everything is in order. It appears that spoiling each other is their idea of fun, and taking a private jet when traveling long distances is another.
Birthday Parties are a Huge Deal
Other material things are unlikely to be exchanged for the degree of love these two have for each other. While they are people who enjoy material things, they also enjoy spending time with each other and making each other happy and satisfied. This includes throwing memorable birthday parties in recognition of the fact that this is a special day. Blue Ivy’s princess-themed birthday party, for example, was valued at $200,000. She was content, and the couple was as well.
What matters is that these two are spending money that they have earned. We may not always agree, but if they are enthusiastic about something, we should be as well.