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Beyoncé’s latest ‘name change’ sparks debate among fans
Forbes dropped Jay-Z’s last name from Beyoncé’s moniker
Beyoncé and Jay-Z have sparked debate after Forbes dropped Jay-Z’s last name from Beyoncé’s moniker in a recent listing of the year’s most powerful women
Fans were quick to notice that Beyoncé, 43, was identified as “Beyoncé Knowles” rather than her official name, “Beyoncé Knowles-Carter,” fueling speculation of a potential name change.
The news comes amid her husband, Jay-Z, 55, whose real name is Shawn Carter, is facing a lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl alongside Diddy at a party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Both rappers have vehemently denied the claims, with Jay-Z issuing a scathing statement refuting the allegations.