Beyoncé and Jay-Z are the closest thing there is to royalty in the U.S.
While they didn't grow up with silver spoons, they've earned unparalleled success in their
careers.
And now that they're on top of the world, they are living their best lives.
Here's a look at this music mogul couple's glamorous life.
In order to gain some context on Beyoncé and Jay-Z's super lavish lifestyle, it first
helps to understand how much cash they have and how they keep it coming in.
So just how much dough are we talking about?
According to Forbes, the Carters are worth roughly $1.4 billion dollars as of mid 2019.
Beyoncé herself is only worth a mere $400 million compared to her husband's $1 billion,
but that doesn't tell the full story.
The Queen's income comes mostly from her album sales and concert earnings, which tend to
be larger than her husband's.
Conversely, Jay-Z earns his income mostly as a result of his investments, such as his
significant ownership over the streaming company Tidal.
Obviously, both celebs know their strengths and play to them well.
"But my child doesn't need the same tools that I did, growing up."
So now you know what Beyoncé means when she talks about her great-great grandchildren
already being rich, as she did on the track "Boss" from her joint album with Jay, Everything
Is Love.
According to the Observer, the Tribeca neighborhood in Manhattan may just be the most desirable
zip code in the entire city.
It makes sense, then, that that's where Jay-Z would want to purchase a home.
With no shortage of restaurants and plenty of neighborhood charm, it's an ideal place
for the Carters to nest when they're in the Big Apple.
Jay-Z bought his seventh-floor penthouse in 2004 for a cool $6.85 million, according to
the outlet.
And that was before he and Beyonce got married — so if this were his final bachelor pad,
it had one heck of a view.
The apartment is comprised of 5,000 square feet, not including the 3,000 square feet
of terrace space.
Talk about living the city dream.
"I would not be the woman I am if I did not go home to that man."
The celebs officially tied the knot there in an intimate ceremony in 2008, according
to People magazine, where the apartment was decorated with 70,000 dendrobium orchids that
the couple flew in from Thailand.
Because love.
Owning a swanky New York City pad just doesn't cut it, for the Carters.
In fact, the couple has quite a diverse real estate portfolio, including a mansion in Bel-Air
that's truly the stuff of dreams.
They purchased the estate in 2017, according to W magazine, for approximately $90 million.
Among the amenities, it boasts a helipad, four pools, a tennis court, wellness facilities
and a spa, and an entire complex for entertainment.
In addition, the 30,000-square foot, six-structure compound has a basketball court, a 15-car
garage, and separate staff residences.
And just to be sure, the glass in the external doors and windows is indeed bullet-proof.
Music's first couple couldn't possibly be content with only one home in New York.
They picked up a second Empire State residence not long after acquiring their Bel-Air abode,
and this one is the epitome of deluxe.
According to Behind the Hedges, the Carters plunked down $26 million on a waterfront residence
in East Hampton — because where else do New Yorkers spend their summer.
Known as the Pond House, the 12,000-square foot mansion sits on two acres of lush greenery
adjacent to Georgica Pond.
Inside, the estate boasts seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, hand-carved heated marble
tubs, white oak paneling, and parquet de Versailles floors that were hand-pegged, according to
Zillow.
Outside there's an infinity pool and a grilling area for those warm summer nights.
To top it all off, a 1,800-square foot guest house boasts all the fixings — in case seven
bedrooms just wasn't enough space.
The Carters simply will not be confined to just New York City, Los Angeles, and the Hamptons.
As both Curbed and Zillow reported, Beyoncé and Jay-Z likely purchased a stunning residence
in the Big Easy in 2015 — specifically, a $2.6 million home in the Garden District
that used to be both a Presbyterian Church and a ballet school.
At over 13,000 square feet, the NOLA estate is a sprawling beauty, with soaring 26-foot
ceilings, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in the library, polished hardwood floors, and
a master suite worthy of royalty — claw foot bathtub included.
There's even a large roof-top garden with city views.
Just as the couple have a fabulous collection of homes, so too do they have an equally enviable
collection of cars, according to their Fabulous Life special.
For one, Beyonce drives a black Mercedes sprinter that reportedly cost $1 million — and even
has a full bathroom.
It's also equipped with a $150,000 sound system and "cream-colored Italian leather" upholstery.
And if she's not feeling like rocking the mom van, she can always jump behind the wheel
of her $500,000 Mercedes SLR McLaren.
But it's Jay who's best-known for his car collection, which includes a $107,000 Porsche
911 Carrera Cabriolet, a Ferrari F430 worth up to $275,000, and a Pagani Zonda F reportedly
worth $2.5 million — to name a few.
And not to be outdone by her parents, daughter Blue Ivy also has some custom-made wheels
to bum around in, like a mini-Bugatti and a mini-Ferrari.
It's not just their kids who get lavish gifts for birthdays and holidays — Beyoncé and
Jay-Z have been rumored to spoil each other on special occasions as well.
Arguably the most luxurious, over-the-top, and billionaire-appropriate gift they ever
exchanged was the private jet Bey gifted Jay for Father's Day.
According to Architectural Digest, the Bombardier Challenger 850 Learjet comes with a price
tag of $40 million.
With accommodations for up to 15 passengers, this swanky jet boasts a kitchen, two bathrooms,
a bedroom, and a living room on board.
It's only natural that Jay-Z would be a jewelry aficionado.
After all, you don't drop a song like "Big Pimpin'" without a well-curated collection
of in-your-face rocks in your arsenal, which, of course, he has, according to Fabulous Life.
Among some of the most stand-out pieces are his $14,000 gold, onyx, and peridot encrusted
ring from Cartier; a $30,000 Rolex watch; and his 11-pound, solid gold chain-link necklace
— one of the heaviest of its kind in the world — worth a whopping $250,000.
But those pale in comparison to his Richard Mille Tourbillon watch that reportedly costs
an estimated $500,000.
But the rapper doesn't have the monopoly on the family bling.
Beyonce showed up dripping in $10 million worth of diamonds at the 2014 Grammy Awards,
according to Us Weekly.
Plus famed jewelry designer to the stars Lorraine Schwartz calls the singer her muse on Instagram,
and Beyoncé appears blinged-out on the reg.
"The more recognition I got the more I took a chance to make things that I thought were
cooler, I don't think there were a lot of jewelers doing that kind of funky high-end
jewelry."
It doesn't get any more glam than that.
Of course, no expense will be spared when it comes to clothing and accessories for the
Carters.
You don't earn the moniker of music's first family without seriously impressive style
game, as well as the confidence to go all out.
First, there's the endless swag that was Beychella.
Then there's the shimmering costumes of the On the Run Tour II.
And if you really want to go down the rabbit hole of Beyonce''s fresh-off-the-runway looks,
you're in luck: fashion-obsessed Instagram accounts like Beyonce Fashion post details
on everything she wears, often revealing the price tag on those designer outfits and accessories
when they're available.
Breaking news: They're not cheap.
But don't leave Jay-Z out of the fun.
GQ proclaimed that his recent style has been better than ever, with the rapper regularly
suiting up in offerings from Givenchy, Tom Ford, and Dries Van Noten.
Nothing but the finest in menswear for this stylish mogul.
"For us we chose to fight for our love, for our family, to give our kids a different outcome."
Blue Ivy was literally born into luxury, thanks to her parents, at Lenox Hill Hospital, according
to the New York Daily News.
Located on the Upper East Side, the hospital's birthing suite is the crème de la crème
of delivery rooms.
Boasting four flat screen TVs, gourmet room service, a kitchenette, and mahogany walls,
the entire suite cost approximately $800 per room per night when the singer stayed there.
Jay-Z even had his own space, so he wasn't stuck sleeping on a cot like most dads-to-be.
And just like Blue Ivy's birth, her upbringing has been exceedingly lavish, according to
Fabulous Life.
And it started with the $1.5 million in baby swag that welcomed the eldest Carter kid home.
Among the gifts waiting for the newborn — from mom and dad — were a $50,000 baby carriage
adorned with diamonds, a $15,000 studded highchair from Swarovski , and a $600,000 solid gold
rocking horse.
She also got gifts from family friends, such as $800 custom-made sneakers from Ruthie Davis,
a chest full of children's books from Oprah Winfrey, and a $5,200 crystal-encrusted bathtub
from Kelly Rowland.
And Princess Blue is still getting the royal treatment.
She stunned in an $11,000 dress at the 2016 MTV VMAs, according to E! News.
And you can bet that Blue's siblings, Sir and Rumi, will enjoy only the finest living
as they grow up, too.
As we all know, the Carters are anything but normal.
And the parties they throw their kids totally prove it.
For example, the total bill for Blue Ivy's princess-themed first birthday was $200,000,
according to the Carters' Fabulous Life special.
That included costumes, oodles of pink and white flowers, toys, and, of course, gifts
for the princess.
Then, on her second birthday, mom and dad rented out an entire Miami amusement park
so she could enjoy it without interruption, according to Hello! magazine.
Blue Ivy was also treated to her very own ice sculpture on her third birthday, according
to her mama's Instagram.
If you're lucky enough to party with the Carters, you're in for the experience of a lifetime.
That's because they've become famous for the soirées they throw for themselves, their
kids, and their friends.
"People are intrigued by you, and it's something that you don't have to try to be, it's just
something that you are."
Take the 2013 celebration the couple hosted at Club Rain in Atlanta, commemorating Beyoncé's
surprise album and Jay-Z's impressive nine Grammy nominations.
According to their Fabulous Life special, tons of celebs were present at the event,
which, at the end of the night, cost nearly $100,000.
But that's nothing compared to the all-out bash of a listening party that Jay-Z hosted
at Club Liv in Miami for his album Watch the Throne.
By the time the party ended, Jay-Z's bar tab alone ran him an estimated $250,000.
Bottoms up!
Years later, the Carters are still at it, throwing parties for their good friends in
Hollywood.
In 2018, they took over Chateau Marmont to celebrate Mary J. Blige's Oscar noms for Mudbound,
according to Us Weekly.
It's obvious that the Carters are one seriously busy family — but they also know how to
live it up in their down time.
"It doesn't stop.
It actually stops today.
I go on vacation tomorrow."
Take their 2011 getaway to Paris, where they stayed at Hotel Le Meurice, according to Fabulous
Life.
And, of course, they booked the penthouse for $20,000 per night.
Then, on Beyonce's 32nd birthday, they chartered a yacht from Spain to Italy, which cost them
$350,000, not counting the champagne.
Clearly, these two know how to get the most bang for their buck.
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