If music get power couple wey dey reign, na Beyoncé and Jay-Z go claim that throne. This A-list couple marry since 18 years ago on April 4, and dem don build family of five with three pikin: Blue Ivy wey born 2012, and twins Rumi and Sir wey born 2017. With Grammy Awards wey reach 60 for both of dem combined, the Carter family don already establish as industry pioneers and visionaries—all while dem dey make sure their family bond remain strong.
As dem dey celebrate their 18th anniversary, make we look back at their relationship journey with photos from every year since dem do their wedding for Manhattan. For 2009, Beyoncé show her glitzy diamond ring for backstage photo with her husband at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The following year, Beyoncé join Jay-Z onstage to perform “Young Forever” during his headlining performance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for 2010.
The two love basketball game well-well. Dem cozy up together at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game for Los Angeles. For another court-side moment at New York Knicks game against New Jersey Nets, dem bump fists with sweet vibes.
After President Barack Obama win re-election, Jay-Z and Beyoncé step out arm-in-arm for the inauguration for Washington, D.C. Dem go on their first joint tour for 2014, share onstage kiss during their stop for the City of Love. Jay-Z accompany sparkling Beyoncé to the 2015 Met Gala, where she wear bejeweled Givenchy gown.
The power couple headline concert for Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton at pre-election event for Cleveland. Beyoncé and Jay-Z attend the 2017 Grammys, where she perform two songs from her acclaimed album Lemonade and receive two trophies.
Dem embark on another joint stadium tour after the release of their collaboration album Everything Is Love, show their love with another onstage kiss at their New Jersey stop. Jay-Z support his wife at the premiere of her film The Lion King, where she voice Mufasa’s love interest Nala.
Every year, Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation hold pre-Grammys brunch, and the couple always step out in style together. The couple enjoy basketball game between Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks for N.Y.C. Awards shows don become normal for the pair—dem attend the 2022 Oscars when the singer earn Best Original Song nomination for her song “Be Alive” from King Richard.
For recent years, the couple don turn Grammy Awards into their annual date night. Dem bring their best black tie attire to the 2023 ceremony. At the 2024 Grammys, Beyoncé tease her eighth studio album with tip of her cowboy hat as the two strike pose at their table.
Dem return for the 2025 Grammys, where Beyoncé claim her long-overdue album of the year trophy for Cowboy Carter. Since Jay-Z’s Roc Nation partner with Super Bowl to produce halftime show, the Carters don become regulars at the Big Game—often dem bring Blue Ivy along for the fun. During the 2026 game between Seahawks and Patriots, Beyoncé and Jay-Z snap sweet suite pic.
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