M.I.A. Makes Shocking Claims About Jay-Z and Beyoncé — Says They Tried To “Pressure Her Into Dark Industry Rituals”
British rapper and singer M.I.A. is making headlines again — and this time, it’s not about her music. The outspoken artist has come forward with some explosive claims involving Jay-Z and Beyoncé, saying the power couple once tried to convince her to participate in what she describes as “satanic rituals” tied to the music industry’s darker side.
M.I.A. Speaks Out
In a new interview that’s quickly going viral, M.I.A. claimed that early in her career — when she was working closely with Jay-Z’s team — she faced pressure to “fit in” with the industry’s hidden culture of control.
According to her, that pressure included “blood rituals, devil horns, and black goo imagery” — which she says were presented to her as part of the path to guaranteed fame and success.
“They wanted me to do plastic surgery and satanic rituals to sell records,” M.I.A. said. “That’s when I realized what the industry really runs on — control and perversion.”
M.I.A.’s History With Jay-Z
Fans may remember that M.I.A. worked with Jay-Z back in the late 2000s, during the time her hit single “Paper Planes” was dominating charts worldwide. Jay-Z even appeared on the remix of the track, and the two were spotted together at several industry events.
But M.I.A. says that behind the scenes, things weren’t as glamorous as they looked. She claims that certain people around Jay-Z and Beyoncé were obsessed with symbolism, image control, and power — and that she felt uncomfortable with what she saw.
“I wasn’t interested in doing what they were doing. I wanted to make real art, not sell my soul,” she reportedly said.
Fans React to the Wild Allegations
Social media has exploded since M.I.A.’s comments surfaced, with fans sharply divided.
Some are dismissing her claims as “industry exaggeration”, while others say M.I.A. has a long history of speaking out about the darker side of fame and should be taken seriously.
One fan wrote, “M.I.A. has been telling the truth about the industry for years. People just weren’t listening.” Another countered, “Jay-Z and Beyoncé don’t even respond to stuff like this anymore — they’ve heard it all before.”
Jay-Z and Beyoncé Stay Silent
As of now, Jay-Z and Beyoncé have not responded to M.I.A.’s claims — and, based on their history of ignoring conspiracy talk, it’s unlikely they will.
Both have been the subjects of “Illuminati” rumors for years, mostly stemming from their success, influence, and use of symbolic imagery in music videos. Neither artist has ever confirmed or acknowledged any connection to such theories.
M.I.A. Has Never Been Afraid to Speak Her Mind
This isn’t the first time M.I.A. has made controversial statements about the entertainment industry. Known for her outspoken nature and political views, she’s often used interviews and social media to challenge what she calls “the system.”
Whether fans believe her or not, one thing’s clear: M.I.A. is not backing down, and her latest comments have reignited the long-standing online conversation about fame, symbolism, and power in music.