When you think of power couples, one that definitely comes to mind is Jay Z and Beyonce.
The two have been married for over a decade now and combined their successful hip hop
careers to form quite the legacy.
Beyonce is one of the world’s best selling music artists and is the most nominated woman
in the Grammy awards history thus far with a total of 19 wins.
She’s a singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and let’s not forget mama of 3.
At the time of this recording she’s 38 years old and has a beautiful family with her man,
Jay Z.
Jay Z on the other hand, born Shawn Corey Carter is 50 at the moment but he doesn’t
look a day over 40.
Of course he’s also hip hop royalty, and regarded as one of the greatest rappers of
all time.
Like his wife, he’s won a ton of Grammy awards – 22 in fact which is the most for
a rap artist.
If that’s not enough, Jay Z was named the first ever hip hop BILLIONAIRE.
Aside from Jay Z’s music career, he’s found a ton of success as an entrepreneur,
producer, and record executive.
He’s had multiple million dollar business ventures, including his clothing line Rocawear,
and is also known for being the CEO of Def Jam where at the time he put Rihanna on as
a new talent.
Just reviewing both Beyonce and Jay Z’s accomplishments you already know the two have
built a crazy empire.
Apparently, Jay Z is the main breadwinner in this couple but Beyonce still brings 355
million to the t able.
Together, they’re worth an estimated 1.35 BILLION.
With that kind of bank, Jay Z and Beyonce have been able to live in any mansions they
want, whether it was renting or buying properties over the years.
The couple’s main house in Bel Air cost them a humble 88 MILLION US dollars.
And it’s not the only real estate they own.
Hey guys, it’s Kara and today we’re doing another House Tour here on Famous Entertainment.
Some of you guys requested this video, so today we’re gonna be looking at Jay Z and
Beyonce’s homes, including their mega mansion in Bel Air.
I’ll also give you the details on where they used to live, and other properties the
couple owns.
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We’ve also done house tours on Cardi B and Offset’s new mansion and Rihanna’s homes,
and we’ll have links to those at the end of this.
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I’ve also been reading all your comments and I’m going to be responding to some at
the end of this.
I need you to let me know who to do next in the comments down below, and who’s home
you’d like to see.
Now let’s get into this video.
Let’s start with where Beyonce and Jay Z grew up just to get a little background.
Before Jay Z was one of the biggest names in hip hop history, Shawn Carter grew up in
a less than lavish situation.
He grew up in Brooklyn’s Marcy Houses which was in a pretty rough area (photo Marcy houses).
According to Jay Z, his humble beginnings helped shape him and he constantly shouts
out his old hood in his work.
Beyonce on the other hand, lived pretty comfortably in the suburbs.
She grew up in Houston Texas, in the historic Third Ward area on Parkwood drive.
The columns and driveway on her childhood house make the place look picture perfect.
Let’s fast forward to when Beyonce and Jay Z joined forces.
After the two got hitched, they bought a Miami Beach mansion which was part of Indian Creek
Village – an exclusive, pricey island in Biscayne Bay.
This spot had 7 beds and 8 baths, but the couple didn’t stay here too long.
They sold it for 9.3 mill in 2010 (photo Miami House)
Beyonce and Jay Z also own a fancy looking property in Beyonce’s hometown Houston Texas,
but apparently they bought it for Bey’s mom.
The couple spent about 6 million on this place but it definitely looks like money well spent.
The Houston mansion is 25,000 square feet and has 8 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and FOUR
kitchens.
The home is European style and has one of a kind architecture, even stain glass windows
and painted ceilings.
It looks like somewhere a Queen would live, so I’d assume Beyonce’s mom has been more
than happy here.
One of the more unique houses on Beyonce and Jay Z’s real estate portfolio has gotta
be the church they bought in New Orleans.
In 2015, the couple got this historic church in the Garden District of New Orleans that
was converted into a mansion.
It was originally built in 1925, but since its transformation it looks completely different
of course.
It’s over 13,000 square feet and is made up of four distinct living spaces, including
a main home and 3 smaller apartments, that are spread over 3 storeys.
Beyonce and Jay Z’s New Orleans mansion has 22 rooms in total, including 7 beds and
8 baths.
There’s also a step up dining room, loft style sitting room, and a library.
Not to mention the historic house has 26 foot ceilings, floor to ceiling pillars and arched
windows.
Moving on, you already know the power couple has to have some real estate in the Big Apple,
especially since it’s Jay Z’s home town.
Beyonce and Jay Z purchased a penthouse in the Tribeca area of NYC back in 2004 that
served as the couple’s primary residence for quite some time.
They spent around 6.8 mill on this apartment which is 8000 square feet and occupies the
entire seventh floor of the building.
Their Tribeca condo would also serve as the place Beyonce and Jay Z tied the knot in a
private ceremony back in 2008.
We know that Beyonce also sold an additional NYC condo back in 2017 that the couple used
to house guests and visitors.
This apartment was 2,669 square feet and had 3 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, as well
as high 11 foot ceilings.
But as Jay Z and Beyonce planned to spend less time in NYC and more time at their newer
properties, which ill show you in a sec, the couple didn’t really need this condo anymore.
They sold the place for just under 10mill, and whoever could afford it also got some
amazing views of New York City.
Jay Z and Beyonce had their sights set on the Hamptons for awhile.
After renting vacation homes there a couple times, they finally bought their own estate
in 2017, known as Pond House.
The Hamptons is famously known as a rich vacation spot located on the East end of Long Island.
It’s a group of seaside communities reserved for the wealthy and affluent New Yorkers,
and Beyonce and Jay Z fit the bill of course.
The pair rented a spot in the Hamptons back in 2012 called the Sandcastle and they spent
400K to stay there for the month of August alone.
Beyonce and Jay Z would rent a second home here to follow, upping it to 500K a month.
Finally, they found a Hamptons family home they wanted to purchase for good.
Jay Z and Beyonce settled for Pond House which cost them just under 26 mill to buy.
Their mansion in the Hamptons sits on two acres of land with 203 feet of direct water
front.
The main house has 7 beds and 9 baths and there’s an additional 1800 square foot guest
cottage, complete with 2 beds, one bath, a living room and kitchen.
Jay Z and Beyonce’s Hampton estate underwent serious renovations before they bought it
too.
Jeffrey Colle was in charge of the renos and he even rotated the house 90 degrees just
so the living room could face the water.
Outside, there’s an infinity edge pool and spa on the pond side of the property, as well
as an outdoor grilling area.
Pretty sure Beyonce and Jay Z can have their entire family here for a vacation considering
how big this Hamptons estate is.
Finally, for Jay Z and Beyonce’s main mansion and family home – lets take a look at their
Bel Air Mansion.
It was reported that the couple paid 120 million for the home or at least offered that much
against a 135 Million dollar asking price, but in the end they got an off market deal
which came out to 88 Million for the home.
Don’t let the word “deal” fool you though.
The amount that the power couple paid was still the sixth highest price ever paid for
a single family home in LA at the time.
As you probably know, Bel Air is an area in the westside of LA, by the santa monica mountains
that’s very popular amongst celebs.
So all the homes here are well in the multi million dollar ballpark.
So what did 88 mill get Jay Z and Beyonce?
Well, essentially a compound.
Their Bel Air home is made up of 6 glass walled buildings with around 30,000 square feet of
living space, along with 8 beds and 11 baths.
It sits on almost 2 hillside acres of land and is kept totally private behind massive
iron gates.
Beyonce and Jay Z’s mega mansion was designed by the architect and he recreated the property
to be ultra modern.
It’s a three storey residence complete with a giant circular staircase that looks like
a work of art – not to mention there are bulletproof floor to ceiling windows throughout
the house that open with the touch of a button.
Other features of their family mansion include a home movie theatre, multiple kitchen and
living spaces, and separate staff quarters.
Looking outside at the additional 10,000 square feet of living space there are four pools,
a 15 car garage, a full sized basketball court, a spa and wellness centre and more.
Each one of the four pools provides a different and beautiful view, but the one perched on
the roof probably has the best.
And some say that the huge white space on the top of the home is a helipad, but if it
is im not sure how often that gets used.
Although Jay Z’s and Beyonce’s family home in Bel Air might seem over the top, especially
since it was the most expensive sale in all of LA in 2017 when they purchased, it’s
well deserved.
A pair as successful as Beyonce and Jay Z deserve a trophy house like that.
It really shows you how much the power couple has accomplished.
Personally, it’s a little bit too big and modern for my liking, but I’m sure since
they got it they’ve made it feel like more of a family home and added some personal touches.
What do you guys think about Jay Z and Beyonces giant estate?
Don’t forget they own plenty of other real estate too.
From the house Bey got her mom in Houston, their renovated church in New Orleans that’s
now a home, their Tribeca penthouse, and their house in the Hamptons, the list is endless.
Which one of their spots did you guys like the best?
I personally like their Hamptons mansion.
Ok guys now I’ll be reading out some of your comments from previous videos.
On our Recent Adele Before & After Video, BonbertosFan commented saying (photo comment
1): “Adele looks awesome!
I'm positive she feels great and is being healthy.
I'm hoping her weight loss is due to new "eating habits" and not a fly by diet.
People NEED to understand healthy weight loss can be forever, overnight weight loss is temporary.
Keep it up Adele you look great.”
Also on the same Adele video, Dolores not Lolita said (photo comment 2):
“Shes always been beautiful and talented so long as shes happy and healthy there shouldn’t
be an issue”
I agree that she looks great – and all that matters is that she’s healthy and happy
really.
Not what the tabloids say.
And Finally on our Rihanna house tour vid, Sno White Said (photo comment 3):
“Ms Boss Beauty Queen always has great taste In everything she does.
We love our Queen sis”
Aright guys, that's all I got on Beyonce and Jay Z’s real estate, including their 88
million dollar family home.
I wish we could see how the couple decorated the inside though since they’ve been living
there a few years now.
OH WELL What do you guys think of their place and
their other spots?
Be sure to lemme know in the comments.
AND let me know some other celebrity houses you’d like to see.
Follow me on Instagram if you want to chat more (@kara_emi)
And I'll see you next time with some more videos.
Bye!