Elevator Incident Between Jay-Z and Solange Knowles Resurfaces

The notorious elevator altercation involving Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s sister, Solange Knowles, is once again in the headlines. This renewed interest follows comments from a fashion designer who shed light on the cause behind the widely publicized incident.

Back in May 2014, a video from the Standard Hotel in New York surfaced, showcasing Solange physically confronting Jay-Z while Beyoncé stood by. The footage, which was leaked by TMZ, ignited a flurry of speculation about what led to Solange’s aggressive outburst after the trio attended the Met Gala that year.

In a recent interview, designer Oscar G. Lopez revealed that Solange’s anger stemmed from seeing a moment between Jay-Z and Rachel Roy, a fashion designer often rumored to have had an affair with him. Lopez, who designed Roy’s Met Gala dress, explained that Solange didn’t seem to appreciate Jay-Z’s compliments towards Roy’s gown.

“Jay gave her a compliment, but let’s just say Solange didn’t find it appropriate. It definitely stirred some drama,” Lopez remarked.

Interestingly, although there was no sound captured on the footage, it depicted Solange kicking and hitting Jay-Z, who didn’t retaliate but instead attempted to shield himself and step back. Meanwhile, Beyoncé remained in the corner of the elevator, seemingly not wanting to get involved.

In the hours that followed the video’s leak, the story exploded on social media and made international headlines. Lopez mentioned that the publicity actually helped boost business, admitting that he was late to the gala and missed the opportunity for a red carpet photo.

Lopez later noted that, post-scandal, “the dress became news.” He even suggested that sometimes, you can benefit from drama, even if you’re not at the center of it. He humorously referred to it as “collateral damage.” Lopez and Roy found amusement in the rumors of an affair between her and Jay-Z, considering how ridiculous they were, especially since Roy was previously married to Damon Dash, a good friend of Jay-Z.

Fox News has reached out to representatives for Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Solange, and Rachel Roy for further comment.

Fast forward to the aftermath of the elevator incident on May 5, 2014. Beyoncé and Solange left the hotel together, while Jay-Z took a different car. A week later, TMZ made the surveillance video public, prompting Standard Hotels to initiate an investigation into the leak.

By May 14, the hotel confirmed that an employee had been terminated for sharing the video. The day after, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Solange issued a joint statement to the Associated Press addressing the incident.

“While there’s been much speculation about the reason behind this unfortunate event, what’s most important is that our family has overcome it,” they stated. “Both Jay and Solange acknowledge their roles in what happened, and we have moved forward together.” They clarified that any rumors about Solange being intoxicated that night were completely false, reiterating their familial bond.

In a 2017 podcast appearance, Jay-Z discussed the incident, stating their relationship was still strong and that familial disputes can sometimes happen, even among brothers. “I’ve had my share of spats with my brothers,” he said, emphasizing that their connection remains solid.

Meanwhile, rumors of an affair flared again when Beyoncé hinted at Jay-Z’s infidelity in her 2016 album “Lemonade.” One notable lyric alluded to “Becky with the good hair,” a phrase that led to speculation about Roy. After receiving backlash for a social media post, Roy later denied any involvement with the lyrics in a statement aimed at dispelling the speculation.

Jay-Z’s 2017 album “4:44” elaborated on past infidelities and addressed the elevator incident directly, acknowledging it in the lyrics. In a subsequent interview, he revealed the couple worked hard to overcome their issues, indicating that love and effort played crucial roles in their reconciliation.