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- Beyoncé’s success in the music industry can be attributed to her early investment in her musical career and her role as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child, which sold 60 million records worldwide.
- Beyoncé’s past relationships with musicians and athletes, such as Lyndall Locke and Marques Houston, have been subjects of rumors and speculation.
- Beyoncé’s most significant and successful relationship is with Jay-Z, with whom she has collaborated on music and built a powerful entertainment empire. Jay-Z is currently worth $2.5 billion.
“Queen Bey” has indisputably earned her glamorous moniker, attributable to her phenomenal success in the music industry.
Beyoncé began investing in her future musical career at an early age, attending several performing arts schools and performing at local talent competitions.
By the 1990s, Beyoncé attained pop star status as the lead singer of R&B “girl group” Destiny’s Child, a project which succeeded in selling 60 million records worldwide.
Early in her career (during the Destiny’s Child days), Beyoncé was rumored to be romantically linked with several musicians and prominent athletes.
Updated, January 2024: Beyonce was in the news in early January, after she engaged in an “impromptu reunion” with the other members of Destiny’s Child at a birthday party on January 6th.
On January 7th, PageSix.com reported: “Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams performed a special rendition of the song [“Happy Birthday”] for Rowland’s husband, Tim Weatherspoon, as he celebrated his 50th birthday at the Fleur Room in Los Angeles …
“… An insider told us that the reunion was a ‘highlight’ of the birthday bash — which was organized by Roc Nation boss Lenny Santiago, Carver Green and Rowland — for many attendees.”
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Beyoncé married hip-hop mogul Jay-Z way back in April 2008, and the pair have been (mostly) happily married ever since.
Today, we’ll take a look at Beyonce’s dating history, several of her rumored former flames, and (based on the most recent information available), their net worths.
9 Lyndall Locke
Lyndall Locke’s Net Worth (Estimated): $1 Million
According to Lyndall Locke, he and Knowles were high-school sweethearts, and the pair dated for nearly nine years.
Back in 2013, Locke spoke to British tabloid The Sun about his relationship with Beyoncé, claiming that the young couple planned a “beach wedding.”
Locke admitted that the relationship ended due to his infidelities, and during the interview, he lamented:
“Beyoncé was the love of my life and I was hers, so losing her is still my biggest regret … She would say to me all the time, ‘I’m afraid to ever live my life without you Lyndall, I want you to be mine forever …’
“I’ll be honest — it was me that messed everything up and [I] lost her forever to Jay-Z, but I deserved it. Who cheats on a woman as beautiful as Beyoncé? Well, I am that man, and it’s something that’ll always haunt me.”
Locke appears to still regret losing Beyoncé, and he remains one of her biggest supporters. Locke has also described his famous former girlfriend as a “workaholic” in the early days of her career.
Lyndall Locke’s net worth is estimated at around $1 million; he owns a catering company called Knotty Pine Catering, which specializes in catering exotic dishes.
8 Marques Houston
Marques Houston’s Net Worth (Estimated): Between $2.5 And $5 Million
Marques Houston is a singer, rapper, and actor, and one of the co-founders of the R&B group Immature, which later came to be known as IMx.
The band split in 2002, and Houston launched his solo career. His debut album MH peaked in the 20th position on the Billboard 200 and at number five on the Billboard top R&B chart in 2003, selling over 279,000 copies in the United States.
After finding solo success, Houston starred in the television comedy Sister, Sister. More recently, he appeared in Tubi’s thriller Best Friend, released in February 2023.
He met Beyoncé in 2001 at the start of her career; they maintained that they were “just friends”for the duration of their alleged relationship.
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Marques Houston’s net worth was estimated at between $2.5 million and $5 million as of early 2024, mainly generated through his music and acting careers.
7 Mos Def
Mos Def’s Net Worth (Estimated): Between $2.5 Million And $8 Million
Iconic rapper Mos Def and then-Destiny’s Child member Beyoncé worked together on the MTV film Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001).
The film was critically acclaimed, and served as a debut vehicle for Beyoncé in terms of film and acting. It was rumored Mos Def and Beyoncé “had a fling” during production of the film.
Since that time, Mos Def has been nominated several times for Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards. His album New Danger (released in 2002) peaked at number five on the Billboard 200, and his hit single “Sex, Love & Money” earned a Grammy nomination.
As of early 2024, Mos Def’s net worth was estimated in the broad range of $2.5 to $8 million.
6 Sisqo
Sisqo’s Net Worth (Estimated): Between $6.6 Million And $10 Million
R&B singer and actor Sisqo co-hosted the 2000 MTV VMA Awards with Beyoncé, and the pair appeared to be comfortable and in sync … which in turn led to a lot of speculation about the nature of their relationship.
However, nothing was confirmed at the time, and Beyoncé was never officially linked with Sisqo:
Not long after Sisqo and Beyoncé co-hosted the VMAs, he became less prominent in pop culture, all but disappearing from public view.
In 2015, Sisqo spoke to ABC News about his lengthy hiatus from entertainment, and the outlet reported:
“The singer [Sisqo] said that he was black-listed by mainstream music executives after he began to push back against politics within the industry. According to SisQo, differences over collaborations and claims that he was hard to work with created rifts between himself and his label. Now, he hopes that the focus will return to the most important thing: the music.”
Sisqo has dabbled in reality television, appearing in Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Wife Swap, and Gone Country. More recently, he starred in the NBC reality TV competition show American Song Contest.
Sisqo’s net worth was estimated at between $6.6 million and $10 million as of early 2024.
5 Sean Paul
Sean Paul’s Net Worth (Estimated): Between $25 Million And $30 Million
Grammy-winning reggae and hip-hop artist Sean Paul collaborated with Queen Bey on the massive hit “Baby Boy” in 2003.
According to DanceHall Mag, it was certified a platinum hit by the RIAA, and peaked on the Billboard Top 100 chart at number one, remaining in that position for over 29 weeks.
Sean Paul and Beyoncé were rumored to be an item during the collaboration, but there was no confirmation from either party’s side about the claims, and their dealings were described as strictly professional.
Paul was the subject of a sprawling, detailed profile in The New York Times Magazine – a glossy supplemental to the newspaper – in August 2023, tellingly titled “Sean Paul Is Still Busy.”
Noting that two decades had come and gone since Paul hit the scene, the paper reported:
Like low-rise jeans, going-out tops and the Fast & Furious franchise, Sean Paul is one of those ubiquitous elements of Y2K-era American life that is experiencing a thundering resurgence.
The Times said of Sean Paul that the “party-boy persona that once made him a megastar has evolved into that of a fun but responsible uncle — the one who still knows how to throw a party but will also ensure that everyone eats well and gets home safely afterward.”
In reference to the music video for Paul’s early 2000s hit “Get Busy,” the outlet contrasted then and now as follows:
“Paul is now closer to the age of that video dad than the basement party-starter he played. In the intervening years, he has remained booked and busy, ushering in a steady procession of hit songs, both his own and in collaborations with other pop stars.”
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4 Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake’s Net Worth (Estimated): $250 Million
Singer and producer Justin Timberlake met Beyoncé on several occasions during the early days of their respective careers, as lead singers in then-popular bands.
Rumors that Beyoncé and Timberlake once dated have long circulated (including claims of a kiss), but nothing was officially confirmed.
In 2006, the pair collaborated on the song “Until The End Of Time,” from Timberlake’s album FutureSex/LoveSounds:
Back in 2009, both Justin and Beyonce spoke about their subsquent collaboration on Saturday Night Live (SNL), particularly with respect to Timberlake’s “coaxing” of Knowles to appear with him in a sketch; he reportedly wore a leotard to “convince” her successfully.
Beyoncé later discussed the skit on Ellen, and said of Timberlake:
“I just can’t believe how hilarious he is … He showed up. He had his leotard and his pumps and his robe, and he opened it up … just letting it all hang out. I’m like, ‘OK, Justin …’ Why are his legs more beautiful than any woman’s?”
Timberlake’s primary income streams are music, touring, and business ventures. Timberlake has invested in a tequila brand (901 Tequila), a clothing line (William Rast), and a string of restaurants, netting approximately $50 million annually through his ventures.
As of early 2024, Justin Timberlake’s net worth stood at an estimated $250 million.
3 Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams’ Net Worth (Estimated): Between $250 Million And $270 Million
Multi-talented singer, music producer, and fashion designer Pharrell Williams was rumored to be linked with Beyoncé in 2002, but speculation that the artists were an item was never officially confirmed.
Pharrell notably boasts a number of extraordinarily successful projects and ventures, spanning entertainment, fashion, and culture. In June 2015, Forbes magazine estimated that Pharrell earned $32 million annually.
On February 14th 2023, Pharrell was appointed as the new men’s creative director for the iconic luxury brand Louis Vuitton, adding yet another (designer) hat to his collection of roles and income streams.
On January 8th, streetwear-centric site Hypebeast reported that Pharrell “revealed his Spring/Summer 2024 campaign” for Louis Vuitton in advance of Paris Fashion Week.
In addition to his busy career in entertainment and lucrative work as a designer, Pharrell also appeared on the reality show The Voice as a coach from 2014 to 2016.
Back in August 2023, Pharrell reflected on his relationship with Beyoncé in a video shared to a Louis Vuitton-associated Instagram account; Williams mused:
Beyoncé is a rare spirit. The idea that I know her as a human being and have known her for all this time and our connection, I feel like I’ve known this person for many lives.
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Pharrell Williams’ net worth is estimated at between $250 million and $270 million as of early 2024, but it’s not clear whether the sheer breadth of his income-producing projects were included in those estimates.
2 Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant’s Net Worth (Estimated At The Time Of His Death): $600 Million
Late NBA star Kobe Bryant’s lengthy friendship with Beyoncé is well documented, although rumors they were more than friends circulated in 1998 and 1999 – after Kobe appeared in the music video for the Destiny’s Child song “Bugaboo.”
After Bryant’s January 2020 death in a helicopter accident, Beyoncé paid tribute to him, writing: “You deeply are missed beloved Kobe.”
Beyoncé later performed at Kobe Bryant’s memorial service in February 2020. In May 2023, Teen Vogue reported that Beyoncé had hired Bryant’s daughter Natalia as an intern for her Renaissance tour.
According to Forbes magazine, Kobe Bryant’s net worth stood at $600 million at the time of his death.
1 Jay-Z
Jay-Z’s Net Worth (Estimated): $2.5 Billion
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are now perhaps the most prominent “power couple” in entertainment today, both hugely successful and beloved in their own rights.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z (whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter) met in 2000, but didn’t start dating until the following year. The couple married in secret in 2008.
In 2002, they collaborated on the track “’03 Bonnie & Clyde,” followed by the hit “Crazy In Love” in 2003 – earning the future couple a Grammy for “Best Collaboration,” in what was perhaps a bit of foreshadowing.
Today, the Carters have three children: Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir, and have collaborated on music, as well as in projects like an advertising campaign for Tiffany & Co.
Fittingly, Jay-Z and Beyoncé were in the news on January 6th, due to their record-breaking purchase of a “beach mansion” in Malibu. Fox Business reported:
“Beyoncé and Jay-Z are used to breaking records in the music industry, but they recently branched out and broke records in a different field.
“Although the sale of luxury homes across the country was down in 2023, the musical couple set the all-time purchase sales record in California, when they bought a $190 million mansion in Malibu.
“The purchase surpassed the $177 million sale of the house next door in 2021, bought by investor Marc Andreessen and his wife, Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen.”
Jay-Z became rap’s first billionaire back in 2019, and by 2022, his net worth was estimated at a massive $1.4 billion.
Carter’s financial standing is such that it is monitored in real time by Forbes magazine, and updated on a routine basis. A sharp uptick in his fortune is illustrated on the Forbes website with a simple graph:
Forbes further noted that Jay-Z’s “assets range from a fine art collection including works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, his music catalog and shares in companies like Block and Uber.”
As of January 2024, Jay-Z’s net worth had climbed to $2.5 billion, and was up $3 million since the outlet’s most recent update.
