Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 23, 2025 · Entertainment

Jay-Z's Subtle Diss to Kanye West at Beyoncé’s Paris Concert: A Family Feud Unfolds

Jay Z delivered a subtle swipe at Kanye West on Sunday night as he made a surprise appearance during Beyoncé's Paris concert

EXCLUSIVE: Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Blazing Performance, a Not-So-Subtle Diss at Kanye West, and Blue Ivy's Secret Plans for Solo Stardom!

The queen of pop, Beyoncé, stunned fans with an unforgettable performance in Paris on Sunday night, but it was her husband, Jay-Z, who stole the show with a surprise appearance that sent shockwaves through the music industry. The power couple performed together for the first time in seven years at Stade de France during Beyoncé's third Cowboy Carter Tour show, and it was clear that they were sending a message to their arch-nemesis, Kanye West.

As Beyoncé took to the stage, she brought out Jay-Z to perform their hit song "Drunk in Love" remixed with Partition. But what fans didn't expect was that Jay-Z would take the opportunity to serve up a subtle diss at Kanye West. The rapper switched up his lyrics, rapping: "Gold bottles, scold models, Spillin' Ace on my sick J's. (Ball so hard) B*h, behave. Just might let you meet Bey." It was clear that Jay-Z was using his wife's name instead of Ye's, and fans were quick to pick up on the subtle jab.

The rappers are currently feuding, following Kanye's shocking tweets attacking Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and their young children (Kanye pictured this month)

The performance came after Kanye West sparked outrage by posting disturbing tweets about Beyoncé and her family, including their seven-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir. The rapper used highly offensive language to question the mental capacities of the young children, prompting widespread condemnation. Beyoncé and Jay-Z were reportedly considering taking legal action against Kanye, but it seems that they have decided to take a different approach.

The Carter family drama has been playing out in public for months, with Kanye West making outlandish and controversial posts on social media. But it appears that Jay-Z is done with Ye for good, and fans are loving the shade he's throwing his way. As one Twitter user put it: "After the way Kanye talked about his kids .jay is done with ye for good." Another fan tweeted: "You see he’s over Kanye & his mess he changed the lyrics."

But Beyoncé and Jay-Z aren't just focused on throwing shade at their rival – they're also gearing up to launch their daughter Blue Ivy's music career. According to an insider, the 14-year-old is considering starting her own career in music, with some of Beyoncé's favorite writers working on demos for her. The source told thescholarlynote.com: "Some of Beyoncé's favorite writers are quietly penning demos for her in anticipation of a solo album." Blue Ivy has already had credits to her name long before reaching double digits in age, and it seems that she's ready to take center stage.

Jay Z and Beyonce sent fans wild as they performed at Stade de France during Beyonce's third Cowboy Carter Tour show in the city - their first time performing together in seven years

As fans await Blue Ivy's debut, they're also buzzing about Beyoncé's performance in Paris. The singer-songwriter stunned in a glamorous outfit, complete with a fur vest and incredibly long train trailing behind her as she strutted around onstage. She even surprised fans by starting smoking a cigarette – or so it seemed. As seen in fan-taken footage at previous shows, she would take 'smoking hot' literally and go onstage to theatrically light a piano on fire.

The Carter family's night out in Paris was a family affair, with Beyoncé's mom Tina Knowles reportedly in attendance alongside eight-year-old daughter Rumi Carter. Blue Ivy even made an appearance, performing with her mom like she had done for her preceding shows.

As the drama surrounding Kanye West continues to unfold, it's clear that Beyoncé and Jay-Z are focused on their own music careers – and launching their daughter Blue Ivy's into the stratosphere. With rumors swirling about a solo album in the works, fans can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented trio.

During the rendition, fans noticed that Jay Z switched up the lyrics and were quick to speculate it was a result of the rapper's vile tweets about their family

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly considering taking legal action against Kanye after his disturbing social media post about their twins Rumi and Sir

The singer-songwriter made her concert in the City of Lights a family affair as she also performed with her eldest daughter Blue Ivy like she had done for her preceding shows