Where is Beyonce? Why despite her massive success with her country album, has she gone too silent?
Reports emerging from Page Six indicate a puzzling absence in the music industry: none other than Queen Bey herself.
Despite the initial fervor surrounding her country album, "Cowboy Carter," it appears the superstar has vanished into thin air, leaving industry insiders confused and mystified.
Some said her success does not make her feel at ease amid Sean "Diddy" Combs scandal.
Speculation swirls that Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z are keeping a low profile amidst Diddy's ongoing abuse scandal, possibly to avoid drawing attention to their longstanding ties with the embattled hip-hop mogul.
A source expressed surprise, noting, "This was supposed to be Beyoncé's time, with her much-anticipated country album out just two months ago. And yet, she is nowhere to be seen. The album is slipping and Jay and B aren't reveling in the spotlight."
Leading up to the album's March 29 release, Jay-Z voiced dismay at the Grammys over Beyoncé's lack of Album of the Year wins. However, with scant promotion and no public appearances, doubts arise about the album's chances for acclaim.
"About a month before the [March 29] release, Jay-Z got up at the Grammys and whined that Beyoncé had never won Album of the Year. But now what? Does he think she will win . . . for 'Cowboy Carter' with no promotion . . . no appearances and no wooing of the academy?," the source said.
While the record, boasting collaborations with Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Miley Cyrus, hasn't tanked, it hasn't soared to expected heights either. But that could be because she's not promoting it as she should.
"Something is going on," the source mused. "It came out with a bang. No. 1 everywhere. [Now] it and she have disappeared."
In fact, other artists are talking about the album more than Beyoncé herself. For instance, Dolly Parton, aged 78, shared to E! News that while she was aware that the "Texas Hold 'Em" singer, 42, was covering her 1973 country hit for her Cowboy Carter album, she was surprised to learn that Beyoncé was putting her own unique spin on the song. Despite this unexpected twist, the country legend expressed her admiration for the modern interpretation.
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Rumors suggest that Beyoncé and Jay-Z's retreat from the public eye could be linked to their association with Diddy, who faces scrutiny following raids on his Los Angeles and Miami properties by the Department of Homeland Security in March, potentially tied to a sex-trafficking investigation.
The bond between the "Blueprint" rapper and Diddy spans decades, reflecting a long-standing friendship. However, it's important to note that there is currently no evidence linking Jay-Z or Beyoncé to the ongoing investigation or any allegations of misconduct...yet.
50 Cent though has already wondered about Jay-Z as early as March.
In the aftermath of the raids on Diddy's properties in Los Angeles and Miami, he raised questions about the whereabouts of JAY-Z amid the unfolding chaos.
In his initial post, he shared an image of the Brooklyn rapper's face on the side of a milk carton labeled "Missing," accompanied by the caption: "Anybody seen Jay" and a series of emojis.
It's worth noting that the G-Unit leader has a history of making light-hearted comments, even in reference to serious matters such as missing persons, as a means of highlighting the enduring friendship between Hov and Puff, which spans three decades.
Meanwhile, it can also be not about Diddy. An unexpected lawsuit filed against Beyoncé's music producer, The-Dream, has unveiled long-speculated secrets. In the legal proceedings, The-Dream asserted a close connection with Beyoncé, alleging knowledge of intimate details concerning her life, including her pregnancies and rumored conflicts with Rihanna.
Note though that Beyoncé is still active in her social media.
