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Hip-hop power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce reportedly made their five year romantic union official with a hush-hush wedding ceremony on April 4 at his Manhattan loft. But when it comes to the multiple Grammy Award winning chart-toppers, there's so much more than meets the eye.
Wonder why their every move seems to stir up a frenzy?
Well, BlackVoices.com takes a look at the tale of the tape with 11 things you oughta know about the Destiny's Child diva and the Roc-A-Fella kingpin.
And if you can think of something else, do chime in below...
1.) Born:
B: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles
J: Shawn Corey Carter
2.) Birthday:
B: September 4
J: December 4
3.) Age:
B: 26
J: 38
4.) Group/Camp Affiliations:
B: Destiny's Child
J: Roc-A-Fella
5.) Career Rivalries (based on style or music):
B: J Lo., Rihanna
J: Nas, R. Kelly
6.) Fashion Empires:
B: House of Deréon
J: Roc-A-Wear
7.) Film Roles:
B: 'Carmen: A Hip Hopera,' 'Austin Powers in Goldmember,' 'The Fighting Temptations,' 'Dreamgirls'
J: 'Streets Is Watching,' 'State Property'
8.) Lyrics referring to one another:
B: Destiny's Child- Soldier: "We like dem boys up top from the BK/Know how to flip that money three ways/ Always ridin' big on the freeway/ Wit that east coast slang that us country girls we like."
J: Missy Elliot's 'One Minute Man (Remix)': "Look, I'm not tryin to give you love and affection/ I'm tryin to give you sixty seconds of perfection/ I'm tryin to give you cabfare and directions/ Get your 'Independent' a** out of here QUESTION?"
9.) Total Collaborations (a.k.a .the best of B and Jay) = 6:
*'03 Bonnie and Clyde'
*'Crazy in Love'
*'That's How You Like It'
*'Déjà vu'
*'Upgrade U'
*'Hollywood'
10.) Controversial Break Ups:
B: LeToya Luckett (Destiny's Child)
J: Damon Dash (Roc-A-Fella)
11.) Hometowns:
B: Houston, TX
J: Brooklyn, NY
Beyonce and Jay Z
U.S. singer-actress Beyonce Knowles and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z pose for photographers before the start of the Emporio Armani's Fall/Winter 2008/09 men's collections during Milan Fashion Week, in this January 13, 2008 file photo. Jay-Z and Knowles married on April 4, 2008 in New York, People magazine reported on its Web site, citing an unidentified friend of the couple. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo/Files (ITALY)
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**FILE** U.S. entertainers Beyonce, right, and Jay-Z arrive to attend the Emporio Armani Fall/Winter 2008-2009 men's collection, presented in Milan, Italy, in this Jan. 13, 2008 file photo. The Web sites of celebrity magazines People and Us Weekly reported the couple married and threw a lavish but small party at the apartment Friday, citing unnamed sources who are friends with the pair. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)
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* EXCLUSIVE * .Singer Beyonce, Rapper Jay-Z and Rapper Kanye West at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. **EXCLUSIVE**.50th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Backstage and Audience.Staples Center.Los Angeles, California United States.February 10, 2008.Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com..To license this image (15480323), contact WireImage.com
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Singer Beyonce, rapper Jay-Z and Michelle Williams during the Sony/BMG Grammy After Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 10, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California..Sony/BMG Grammy After Party - Inside.Beverly Hills Hotel.Beverly Hills, California United States.February 10, 2008.Photo by Michael Caulfield/WireImage.com..To license this image (15479721), contact WireImage.com
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Singer Beyonce, rapper Jay-Z and Michelle Williams during the Sony/BMG Grammy After Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 10, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California..Sony/BMG Grammy After Party - Inside.Beverly Hills Hotel.Beverly Hills, California United States.February 10, 2008.Photo by Michael Caulfield/WireImage.com..To license this image (15479717), contact WireImage.com
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Singer Beyonce, rapper Jay-Z and Michelle Williams during the Sony/BMG Grammy After Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 10, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California..Sony/BMG Grammy After Party - Inside.Beverly Hills Hotel.Beverly Hills, California United States.February 10, 2008.Photo by Michael Caulfield/WireImage.com..To license this image (15479713), contact WireImage.com
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**EXCLUSIVE**.. * EXCLUSIVE * .Rapper Jay-Z, singer Beyonce and rapper Kanye West at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. **EXCLUSIVE**.50th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Backstage and Audience.Staples Center.Los Angeles, California United States.February 10, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (15479078), contact WireImage.com
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* EXCLUSIVE * .Singer Beyonce and rapper Jay-Z at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..50th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Backstage and Audience.Staples Center.Los Angeles, California United States.February 10, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (15479017), contact WireImage.com
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**EXCLUSIVE**.. * EXCLUSIVE * .Actress Solange Knowles, singer Beyonce and rapper Jay-Z at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. **EXCLUSIVE**.50th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Backstage and Audience.Staples Center.Los Angeles, California United States.February 10, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (15479015), contact WireImage.com
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**EXCLUSIVE**.. * EXCLUSIVE * .Singer Beyonce and rapper Jay-Z at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. **EXCLUSIVE**.50th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Backstage and Audience.Staples Center.Los Angeles, California United States.February 10, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (15478957), contact WireImage.com
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By: carla on 4/10/2008 12:05PM
it's not that many young black and successful couples
out there so to all the brain wash black people out there don't hate on the ones that make it bless them.
to the newlyweds may god bless your marriage and don't think of what people are going to say because
people are always going to have something to say
live your life and god bless .
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By: sheila on 4/10/2008 12:27PM
Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Carter. You both are very talented. I'm soooooo happy for you both. Remember to put God, first in all that you think, say, and do. I agree with the person who wrote.."Whatever JayZ is doing to keep people out thier business, keep doing it." And what ever Mrs. Beyonce, is doing to keep her man happy, keep doing it. The less people know about your business, the better..
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By: kauketkamere on 4/10/2008 12:27PM
FOR ALL THE HATER THIS IS FOR YOU. THE FIRST LAW OF BUSINESS,IS TO MIND YOUR OWN.SOME TIME A SHARP TONGUE WILL CUT YOUR OWN THROAT.
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By: Slim Goody on 4/10/2008 1:23PM
I'm soo jealous! I have loved Jay-Z for his savy lyrics, his swagger and his hustle every since I was 15 yrs! And now he gets married....he's off the market! He's alot more than looks, that man strokes my intellect. B, you better take care of that man! Good luck to you.....you make a beautiful couple. Muah!
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By: DollieFrench on 4/10/2008 2:07PM
People, People, Let up, Let Go and Be Happy! Peace!
Are we sure that they are actually married? Love You All, Dollie French on the North Shore.
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By: Keysha E on 4/10/2008 1:44PM
So much hate on these postings! D*mm yall some sad people. I am a huge Fan of them both . Glad they can keep their relationship out of the spotlight and enjoy each other with out the press getting envolved.
CONGRADULATIONS Cant wait to see thses babies. LOL LOL
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By: Angie on 4/10/2008 1:51PM
Congrad's J & B I truly hope this marriage is for the long haul.
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By: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT LOUISVILLE KY on 4/10/2008 2:00PM
J AND B WILL B THE BEST LOOKN COUPLE EVERY TO BE SUCCESSFUL STARS AND BESIDES WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO HATE ON THEM..GOD BLESS THEM AND THERE FUTURE
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By: ML on 4/10/2008 2:21PM
Hate all ya'll want Jay-Z is hip-hop, and he has one on the most beautiful women in the world!!! When I grow I wannna be like Jigga
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By: ccarmouche37 on 4/11/2008 12:25AM
If you know anything about black men b'' was a sure lotto winning. maybe he care and even love her. but jay is an old dope dealer with major play lets not forget this girl comes from a family with foundation jay is a nucca from the streets..
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