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Beyoncé and Jay Z: A decade of hip hop domination

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12/4/02 Knicks vs Orlando Magic: Rapper Jay-Z sitting with girlfriend Beyonce Knowles, of the singing group Destiny's Child, sitting in the front row watching the game.****DO NOT DELETE***DO NOT PURGE
Jay Z sits with then-new girlfriend Bey to watch the Knicks against the Orlando Magic in New York on Dec. 4, 2002. New York Post
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NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: (U.S. TABLOIDS OUT) Jay Z and Beyonce perform onstage during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 28, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Beyoncé and Jay Z perform at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Aug. 28, 2003 at the MTV Video Music Awards. Getty
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Jennifer Capriati of the United States loses to Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium in their semifinal match at the 2003 U.S. Open in Flushing, New York, September 5, 2003. Henin-Hardenne defeated Capriati 4-6 7-5 7-6 (7-4). Pictured: Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z. Photo by Albert Ferreira/startraksphoto.com
Beyoncé and Jay Z watch the US Open in Flushing, Queens, on Sept. 5, 2003. StarTraks
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Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z Celebrities Attend Houston Rockets - New York Knicks Game at Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden New York City, New York USA January 8, 2004 Photo by James Devaney/WireImage.com To license this image (2006623), contact WireImage: +1 212-686-8900 (tel) +1 212-686-8901 (fax) st@wireimage.com (e-mail) www.wireimage.com (web site)****DO NOT DELETE***DO NOT PURGE
Beyoncé joins Jay Z to watch her hometown Houston Rockets take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 8, 2004. WireImage
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©2004 RAMEY PHOTO 310-828-3445 /SANTIAGO BAEZ New York, June 23 2004 Pop singer BEYONCE and boyfriend JAY Z leaving "Pitti Restaurant" on West Six Ave. in West Village in NYC on Wednesday afternoon, after having lunch. PG-sb
Beyoncé and Jay Z leave Bar Pitti in the West Village on June 23, 2004. Ramey
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MIAMI - AUGUST 29: Jay Z and Beyonce Knowles arrive at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards at the American Airlines Arena August 29, 2004 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jay Z;Beyonce Knowles***DO NOT DELETE***DO NOT PURGEDO NOT PURGE
Jay Z and Beyoncé have what may be their only simultaneous style disaster at the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami on Aug. 29, 2004. Getty
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Beyonce and Jay-Z at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Beyoncé and Jay Z attend the Oscars in Hollywood on Feb. 27, 2005. WireImage
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Beverly Hills - CA - Morton's Restaurant hosts the Vanity Fair Post Oscar party in West Hollywood. Pictured: Beyonce Knowles, Jay-Z Photo by: Michael Germana/startraksphoto.com
Jay Z keeps Queen Bey close at the 2005 Vanity Fair Oscar party later that night. StarTraks
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Singer Beyonce looks stunning as she chills out on the beach in Miami with rapper boyfriend Jay-Z. The couple, staying at the trendy Setai hotel on South Beach. Pictured: Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z Picture by: Juan Garces Ref: JGFL 120406 A Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 207-107-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com www.splashnews.com
Beyoncé proves once more that Jay Z is a lucky man as they vacation in Miami on April 12, 2006. Splash
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FILE - May 12: TMZ has obtained surveillance video of Solange Knowles attacking Jay Z in an elevator at the Standard Hotel after The MET Gala Solange, Beyonce and Jay Z during 2006 MTV Video Music Awards - Audience at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)
Solange, Beyoncé and Jay Z attend the MTV Video Music Awards on May 12, 2006. FilmMagic
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LOS ANGELES - FILE: Rapper Jay-Z and singer Beyonce Knowles perform onstage at the 2006 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. Beyonce is reportedly pregnant with her first child. The 29-year-old singer showed off her baby bump on the red carpet at the 2011 MTV VMAs on Sunday, August 28, 2011. This would be the first child for Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z. They have been married since 2008. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Jay Z and Beyoncé are crazy in love at the BET Awards on June 27, 2006 in Los Angeles. Getty
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Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles Moet & Chandon Inside Ballroom at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards Beverly Hilton Beverly Hills, California United States January 15, 2007 Photo by Alexandra Wyman/WireImage.com To license this image (12251148), contact WireImage: U.S. +1-212-686-8900 / U.K. +44-207-868-8940 / Australia +61-2-8262-9222 / Germany +49-40-320-05521 / Japan: +81-3-5464-7020 +1 212-686-8901 (fax) info@wireimage.com (e-mail) www.wireimage.com (web site)
Beyoncé and Jay Z are golden at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills on Jan. 15, 2007. WireImage
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U.S. pop star Beyonce, right, and Jay-Z arrive to attend the Emporio Armani Fall/Winter 2008-2009 men's collection, presented in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Jan.13, 2008. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Jay and a brunette Bey attend an Armani men’s collection show in Milan on Jan. 13, 2008. AP
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(EXCLUSIVE, Premium Rates Apply) LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: 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** (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Beyoncé and Jay Z attend the Grammys in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, 2008. WireImage
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Beyonce and Jay-Z attend NYC Premiere of "Cadillac Records" AMC Loews 19th Street, NYC Ref: SPL64215 011208 Picture by: Janet Mayer / Splash News Pictured: Jay-Z, Beyonce Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
Jay supports Beyoncé at the New York premiere of “Cadillac Records” on Dec. 1, 2008. Splash
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Singers Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z attend the inauguration of US President-elect Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States at the US Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/ TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
From one power couple to another: Hov and Bey attend the Jan. 20, 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington. Getty
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FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2009 file photo, Beyonce, left, is joined by husband Jay-Z, as she arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)
Beyoncé and Jay Z arrive at the Golden Globes on Jan. 11, 2009. AP
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Jay-Z joins Beyonce on stage for Madison Square Garden tour stop for "I Am Sasha Fierce" tour in New York City Madison Square Garden, NYC Pictured: Beyonce, Jay-Z Ref: SPL108502 210609 Picture by: YN2 / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
Sasha Fierce shares the stage with Jay Z during her Madison Square Garden tour stop of her “I Am … Sasha Fierce” world tour on June 21, 2009. Splash
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Jay-Z, left, and Beyonce Knowles are seen at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Hip-hop’s royal couple got cozy at the BET Awards on June 28, 2009. AP
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Beyonce and Jay-Z dine at Nello in New York City Pictured: Jay-Z and Beyonce Ref: SPL102074 110809 EXCLUSIVE Picture by: Devaney-Asadorian-Mejia/Splash Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
Beyoncé and Jay Z share a laugh at Nello in New York on Aug. 11, 2009. Splash
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Recording artists Beyonce (C) and Jay-Z (R) attend the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Backstage and Audience Staples Center Los Angeles, CA United States January 31, 2010 Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com To license this image (59468181), contact WireImage.com
Beyoncé cuddles with Jay Z and nephew Daniel Julez at the Grammys on Jan. 31, 2010 in Los Angeles. WireImage
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Beyonce and Jay-Z have a romantic Easter Sunday dinner at Wallse, then drive off in his customized jeep in NYC. Beyonce is wearing some kind of flat shoes with a face at the front. Pictured: Jay-Z and Beyonce Ref: SPL169629 040410 Picture by: Jackson Lee / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
Beyoncé and Jay Z celebrate Easter and their anniversary on April 4, 2010 in New York. Splash
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Rapper Jay-Z (L) and singer Beyonce Knowles (R) perform during day 1 of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2010 held at The Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2010 in Indio, California. 2010 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival - Day 1 The Empire Polo Club Indio, CA United States April 16, 2010 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.com To license this image (60179346), contact FilmMagic.com
Jay Z and Beyoncé duet at Coachella on April 16, 2010. FilmMagic
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EXCLUSIVE: Beyonce and Jay-Z on holiday in Italy Pictured: Jay Z and Beyonce Ref: SPL200313 180810 EXCLUSIVE Picture by: grifoni-sarmiento Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
Jay Z and Beyoncé vacation in Italy on Aug. 18, 2010.
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EXCLUSIVE: Beyonce and Jay Z were seen boating whilst on their holiday in the South of France. Pictured: Beyonce and Jay Z Ref: SPL204881 240810 EXCLUSIVE Picture by: Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
Hov and Bey boat around the South of France on Aug. 24, 2010. Splash
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©BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z arrive at Club 55 EXCLUSIVE August 25, 2010 Job: 72058EP Saint-Tropez, France www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com
Beyoncé and Jay Z arrive at Club 55 in St. Tropez, France, on Aug. 25, 2010. Bauer-Griffin
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: (Exclusive Coverage) Beyonce and Jay-Z perform at Yankee Stadium on September 13, 2010 in New York, New York. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
The power couple performs at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 13, 2010. WireImage
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: (Exclusive Coverage) Jay-Z and Beyonce attend Keep A Child Alive's 7th annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on September 30, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Child/WireImage)
The pair attend Keep A Child Alive’s 7th annual Black Ball at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Sept. 30, 2010 in New York. WireImage
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February 20, 2011: Jay Z (L) and Beyonce (R) during the 2011 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski/INFphoto.com Ref: infusci-07|sp|
Jay Z and Beyoncé see eye to eye (sort of) at the NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles on Feb. 20, 2011. INF
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U.S. SALES ONLY. April 25, 2011: Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z are photographed taking a walk after lunch today in Paris, France. Credit: INFphoto.com Ref: inffr-01/120425
Beyoncé and Jay Z take a stroll around Paris on April 25, 2011. INF
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-New York, NY - 5/2/2011 - "Alexander McQueen - Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art - Arrivals -PICTURED: Jay Z, Beyonce -PHOTO by: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto.com -File: MC252507 -Location: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Startraks Photo New York, NY For licensing please call 212-414-9464 or email sales@startraksphoto.com
Jay Z famously helps Beyoncé walk at the Met Gala on May 2, 2011, after her Alexander McQueen gown proved a bit too tight to move in. StarTraks
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Beyonce and Jay-z make first public appearance together at NY Knicks game, NYC. The happy couple to support Jay-Z co-owned team, NJ Nets. They also took in the "LINsanity" as NY Knick player Jeremy Lin continue to wow the celebrities courtside. The happy couple were sitting near Chloe Sevigny Pictured: Beyonce, Jay-Z, Chloe Sevigny Ref: SPL363173 200212 Picture by: Brian Prahl / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
The couple make their first public post-baby appearance together at a Knicks vs. Nets game in New York on Feb. 2, 2012. Splash
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 15: Beyonce and Jay-Z attend the New York Knicks vs Miami Heat basketball game at Madison Square Garden on April 15, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/WireImage)
Beyoncé and Jay Z went to see the Knicks on April 15, 2012 in New York, but couldn’t take their eyes off one another. WireImage
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Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. US President Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Win MCNAMEE (Photo credit should read WIN MCNAMEE/AFP/Getty Images)
Jay escorts Beyoncé to sing the national anthem at President Barack Obama’s inauguration on Jan. 21, 2013. Getty
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FILE - May 12: TMZ has obtained surveillance video of Solange Knowles attacking Jay Z in an elevator at the Standard Hotel after The MET Gala LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: (L-R) Actress Jessica Biel, singer Beyonce, rapper Jay-Z and singer Solange Knowles attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
The couple coordinates at the Grammys on Feb. 10, 2013, with Solange in tow. Getty
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Jay Z hugs Beyoncé after her showstopping Super Bowl performance on Feb. 3, 2013. Instagram.com/Beyonce
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U.S. singer Beyonce (C) and her husband rapper Jay-Z (R), are escorted by bodyguards as they leave their hotel in Havana April 4, 2013. REUTERS/Enrique De La Osa (CUBA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
Beyoncé and Jay Z leave their hotel in Havana, Cuba, amid a slew of controversy, on April 4, 2013. Reuters
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 17: (Exclusive Coverage) Jay-Z and Beyonce attend The 40/40 Club 10 Year Anniversary Party at 40 / 40 Club on June 17, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Jay Z and Beyoncé attend the 10-year anniversary of his 40/40 Club in New York on June 17, 2013. WireImage
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 20: Singer Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z attend a rally honoring Trayvon Martin outside One Police Plaza in Manhattan on July 20, 2013 in New York City. Demonstrators have gathered in various cities across the country to protest the acquittal of neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman and press for his federal prosecution in the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
Beyoncé and Jay Z attend a “Justice for Trayvon” rally in New York on July 20, 2013. Getty
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 26: Recording artists Beyonce (L) and Jay-Z perform onstage during the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImage)
Beyoncé and Jay Z opened the Grammys with a bang on Jan. 26 in Los Angeles. WireImage
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 26: Beyonce and Jay-Z attend the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
After wowing audiences with their opening performance, Beyoncé and Jay Z look like newlyweds at the Grammys on Jan. 26 in Los Angeles. Getty
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FILE - In this May 5, 2014 file photo, Jay Z, left, and Beyonce arrive at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating "Charles James: Beyond Fashion," in New York. With guns blazing, Beyonce and Jay Z released a trailer for a fake movie online, and now fans want to see the film actually made. Fans launched an online petition Monday, May 19, 2014, to support a feature-length version of “Run.” (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, file)
Beyoncé and Jay Z put on a brave face at the Met Gala on May 5, following what looked like a “Mortal Kombat” reenactment by Solange. AP
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 10: Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles attend the Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets playoff game at Barclays Center on May 10, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
What elevator fight? Hov gets handsy with his wife on May 10 at the Barclays Center. Getty
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Beyoncé and Jay Z sport a united front on May 21 at the Barclays Center.
Beyoncé and Jay Z project a united front at the Barclays Center on May 12. GC
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Beyonce was spotted out in NYC with Jay-Z leaving an office building. They walked in style as they headed to their SUV's. Jay-Z wore a Jersey as he puffed on a Cigar, while Beyonce wore a Fuchsia Short dress and new Short locks. Pictured: Beyonce and Jay Z Ref: SPL774774 040614 Picture by: 247PapsTV / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
The pair meant business leaving a meeting on June 4. Splash
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Beyonce Tumblr - May 19, 2014 http://www.beyonce.com/my-life-106/ Beyonce, Jay Z Tina Knowles, Solange
Beyoncé posted this happy family photo, featuring Jay Z, mom Tina Knowles and sister Solange, after the news of the elevator fight broke on May 19. Beyonce.com
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JULY 11: Jay-Z and Beyonce perform during the "On The Run Tour: Beyonce And Jay-Z" at MetLife Stadium on July 11, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)
Jay and Beyoncé certainly don’t look like they’re on the run from one another here, getting close at their East Rutherford, N.J., stop of the “On The Run Tour” on July 11. WireImage
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123669, Beyonce and Jay-Z perform on the On The Run Tour at Safeco Field in Seattle. At one point during a song where Beyonce was wearing a wedding dress, the singer looked to get emotional and can be seen seemingly getting teary. The superstar couple put on a very loved-up performance for the 40,000+ crowd despite recent rumors that they are working out the best way to split. Seattle, Washington - Wednesday July 30, 2014. Photograph: © PacificCoastNews. Los Angeles Office: +1 310.822.0419 London Office: +44 208.090.4079 sales@pacificcoastnews.com FEE MUST BE AGREED PRIOR TO USAGE
The Carters embrace in Seattle, Wash., onstage on July 30. Pacific Coast News
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PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 02: Jay-Z (L) and Beyonce perform during the "On The Run Tour: Beyonce And Jay-Z" at the Rose Bowl on August 2, 2014 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)
Jay and Bey perform for a star-studded crowd in Pasadena, Calif., on Aug. 2 for their On the Run tour. WireImage