A Glance At Beyoncé’s Dating History: All Of Her Boyfriends, Ranked By Net Worth
‘Queen Bey’ has rightfully earned the glamorous moniker attributed to her phenomenal success in the music industry. She started investing in a musical career at an early age by attending several performing arts schools and performing at local talent competitions. By the 1990s, she attained star status as the lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, which ultimately succeeded in selling 60 million records worldwide. During this time, her dating life ran into many controversies for being linked with famed musicians and sports personalities. Let us take a look at her exes and their net worth.
She lives in a $90 million mega-mansion with her husband, Jay-Z, and three children. The rapper proposed to the singer-diva with a $5 million worth engagement ring, and they got married on 4th April 2008.
9 Lyndall Locke ($1 Million)
According to The Sun, Locke and Knowles were high-school sweethearts, and the pair dated for almost nine years. They had even planned a beach wedding before he cheated on Queen Bey with a series of flings. Lyndall watched her grow from a shy teenager to a raging pop queen. He still regrets losing her and is one of her biggest supporters. His net worth is an estimated $1 million, and he owns a catering company called Knotty Pine Catering that serves exotic dishes.
8 Marques Houston ($5 Million)
Marques is a singer, rapper, and actor, and he is 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 at 20 on Billboard 200 and number 5 on the Billboard top R&B albums in 2003. It sold over 279,000 copies in the United States. After finding solo success, he starred in the television comedy Sister, Sister. His total net worth is an estimated $5 million, mainly generated through his music and acting career. He has recently appeared in Tubi channel’s thriller Best Friend, which will be released on 24th February. He met Beyoncé in 2001 at the start of her career; they always maintained the code we are just friends throughout their alleged relationship.
7 Mos Def ($2.5 Million)
According to ABC News, rapper Mos Def and Destiny’s Child star worked together in the MTV film Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001). The film was critically acclaimed and the debut vehicle for Beyoncé while entering into an acting career. It is rumored the two had a fling while filming on the sets. Since then, the rapper successfully established his music career and has been nominated multiple times for Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards. His album New Danger released in 2002, peaked at number five on Billboard 200, and the hit single Sex, Love & Money earned a Grammy nomination. His current net worth is an estimated $2.5 million.
6 Sisqo ($6 Million)
R&B singer and actor Sisqo co-hosted the 2000 MTV VMA Awards with Beyoncé, and the two looked comfortable and in sync. It led to a lot of rumors about their relationship. However, nothing was confirmed. Since then, he has maintained a stellar music career spanning over two decades. His song Thong Song became a sensational hit earning four Grammy nominations. Single track Incomplete from the album Unleash the Dragons earned him six Billboard Music Awards, including Best Male Artist of the Year. He is also a reality star and has appeared on shows like 2010 Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Wife Swap, and Gone Country. Currently, he stars in the NBC reality show American Song Contest. His total net worth is an estimated $6 million.
5 Seal Paul ($25 Million)
The Grammy-winning reggae rapper collaborated with Queen Bey on the sensational hit Baby Boy in 2003. According to DanceHall Mag, it was certified platinum hit by RIAA and peaked on the Billboard Top 100 chart at number one, remaining in position for over 29 weeks. The single recorded $1 million units sold in the US alone. Paul and Knowles were rumored to be dating during the collaboration, but there was no confirmation from either side, and things were strictly professional. The dancehall rapper travels six months yearly doing live tours worldwide and earns millions from his shows. His current net worth is an estimated $25 million.
4 Justin Timberlake ($250 Million)
Singer and record producer Justin met Queen Bey a few times during their early days as lead singers in music bands. Rumors were swirling about the two getting close, but nothing was confirmed. His claim to fame was the boy band NSYNC, their debut album recorded 11 million sales, and the second album No Strings Attached (2000), sold a record-breaking 2.4 million copies in the first week. In 2002 he branched out as a solo artist and released his debut album, Like I Love You. His second album Future Sex/Love Sounds released in 2006 and peaked on the Billboard 200 at number one. Trying a hand at acting, he has appeared in hits like Friends with Benefits and Bad Teacher. His current net worth is an estimated $250 million, which he earns through music tours and business ventures. Timberlake has invested in a tequila drink business - 901 tequila, a clothing line named William Rast, and a string of restaurants. He earns approximately $50 million annually through these ventures.
3 Pharell Williams ($250 Million)
Music producer and fashion designer were rumored to be dating Beyoncé in 2002, but the artists did not confirm the same and maintained a strictly professional relationship. He started his music career in 1999 and by 2003 was credited to be producing 20% of the music played on UK radio. He has maintained successful collaborations with top music artists. In 2014, his smash hit Happy track was nominated for the Oscars. He is also the co-founder of the multi-million dollar fashion label - Billionaire Boys Club. He owns a footwear label named Icecream and models for top fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Adidas, and Moncler. Pharrell also appeared on the reality show The Voice as a coach from 2014-2016. His current net worth is an estimated $250 million.
2 Kobe Bryant ($600 Million)
Late NBA star player Kobe was strictly just friends with the Queen Bey, although rumors of them dating swirled after he made a brief appearance in Destiny’s Child Bugaboo (1999) video. The Los Angeles Lakers legendary player has an estimated net worth of $600 million. Unfortunately, he lost his life on 26th January 2020 after his helicopter crashed in Southern California.
1 Jay-Z ($1.3 Billion)
According to People, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been madly in love for two decades. The music power couple began dating in 2001, and in 2002 they collaborated on the music video Bonnie & Clyde. 2003 Crazy in Love was released, earning the couple their first Grammy award for Best Collaboration. They made their red carpet debut at the 2004 MTV VMAs, and by 4th April 2008, they were a married couple. The wedding was a top-secret affair with limited guests. In 2012 the couple welcomed their first child Blue Ivy, and in 2017 they welcomed twins, Sir and Rumi. Jay-Z is among the wealthiest rappers in the world, with a net worth of $1.3 billion. He has sold over 140 million records and won 24 Grammy awards. Hard Knock Life, released in 1998 sold over 5.4 million records making it his highest-selling album. He owns a clothing line Rocawear which generates approximately $700 million annually. He also owns the luxury sports bar chain 40/40 Club and a champagne brand Ace of Spades, which has been pivotal to propelling him into the $1 billion mark earnings.
Beyoncé Knowles was rumored to be dating leading musicians, but her heart eventually fell for rapper Jay-Z. The power couple has since doubled their earnings with their respective sources of income.
Sources: The Sun, ABC News, DanceHall Mag, People
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