Last week, Beyoncé faced a huge global backlash due to conspiracy theories and accusations linked to Diddy’s shocking sexual assault case. As longtime friends of Diddy, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were suspected of being part of a secret group involved in eliminating rivals and allegedly introducing Justin Bieber to Diddy. Recently, singer Jaguar Wright made direct accusations against the couple on Piers Morgan’s Uncensored show, calling Diddy and Jay-Z “monsters” and claiming the couple harmed hundreds of victims, more than Diddy himself.
Beyoncé decided not to stay silent and hit back by threatening legal action against those spreading unverified rumors. Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, sent a warning to Piers Morgan, demanding that the interview be removed: “Take down the false accusation, or the court will force you. I hope you make the smart choice.” The lawyer also expressed his frustration on TMZ, saying, “This is not just a rumor or nonsense, it’s a clear accusation.”
Piers Morgan then removed the interview and apologized: “Jaguar Wright made serious claims about Beyoncé and Jay-Z in that interview. At the time, they were not there to respond or defend themselves. But now, they have spoken. Their lawyer said the claims are completely false and baseless. So, we’ve removed that part from the interview. Editing interviews isn’t something we usually do on Uncensored, but for deliberate misinformation that puts people at risk, we will make exceptions. I apologize to Beyoncé and Jay-Z.”
Even though the rumors about Beyoncé and Diddy’s connection are unproven, Beyoncé has lost around 5 million followers due to the boycott. The theories suggest that Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Diddy are members of a secret society that eliminates rivals in the music industry. Another rumor claims Beyoncé introduced Justin Bieber to Diddy, and that Lady Gaga and Rihanna distanced themselves from her after learning the truth.
While Diddy faces legal trouble and tries to leave jail, attention has turned to Justin Bieber’s current situation. A popular theory stems from rapper J. Cole’s song She Knows, released 11 years ago. In the song, J. Cole mentions deceased artists rumored to have been Diddy’s victims, such as Michael Jackson, Aaliyah, and Left Eye, singing: “Rest in peace to Aaliyah. Rest in peace to Left Eye. Michael Jackson, I’ll see ya. Just as soon as I die.” These artists all passed away on the 25th, which is seen as a symbolic sacrificial day.
The repeated phrase “She knows” in the song has raised curiosity. Some think “She” refers to Shawn (Jay-Z’s real name is Shawn Corey Carter) and “Knows” refers to Knowles (Beyoncé’s surname). However, this theory was debunked since She Knows was produced by Jay-Z’s company, making it unlikely that he would approve a song accusing himself.
Despite no solid evidence, many fans have boycotted Beyoncé and Jay-Z, believing they are connected to Diddy’s alleged crimes.
