Jay Z & Beyoncé Face BACKLASH … Fans Upset Over Casino Loss, Cozying Up To Trump’s Family At Gala
Media Take Out has learned that Jay Z and Beyoncé are catching serious heat after two big moves that have many fans — and even members of the media — questioning their image.
Jay Z’s Casino Dreams Crushed
First, Jay Z officially lost his bid to build a casino in the middle of Times Square. The rapper-turned-billionaire mogul had pushed hard for the project, partnering with developers to pitch a flashy entertainment hub. But New York regulators shut it down, handing the win to competing bidders.
Critics slammed the plan from the beginning, calling it a “money grab” that would hurt New Yorkers rather than help them.
The Gala Controversy
Days before the decision, Jay Z and Beyoncé held a star-studded charity event. But what got people talking wasn’t the celebrity guest list … it was who Jay and Bey chose to sit beside.
According to multiple reports, the Carters were seated directly next to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump — Donald Trump’s son-in-law and daughter. Sources at the event say the foursome spent much of the evening together, chatting, laughing, and appearing very comfortable.
For many fans, this looked like a deliberate move to cozy up to Trump’s orbit — especially as Jay Z pursues billionaire-level business ventures.
The Fan Backlash
Beyoncé’s fanbase, the BeyHive, has been buzzing with frustration. One fan wrote: “How can you claim to be about Black empowerment while breaking bread with Trump’s family?”
Others slammed Jay Z more directly: “He went from rapping about hustling for the people to hustling his people. Sad.”
A New Narrative
It’s not just fans. Media outlets on the left are beginning to paint a new picture of Jay Z — shifting away from the story of an inspirational Black man who rose from poverty to global greatness.
Instead, critics say he’s starting to look like just another billionaire who cozies up to power and exploits his own community for business gain.
The Bottom Line
Jay Z and Beyoncé have long been seen as cultural icons who embody success, resilience, and Black excellence. But between a failed casino bid and a controversial gala seating chart, the couple is now facing a wave of skepticism. The streets are asking: Are Jay and Bey still for the people … or have they fully crossed into billionaire territory where money comes first?