The famous hip-hop star, Jay-Z, made a surprising confession about his marriage to Beyoncé, causing quite a stir in the entertainment world. 

During an old interview with Dean Baquet for The New York Times, Jay-Z revealed that he had been unfaithful to Beyoncé while they were married, blaming it on his childhood struggles.

In the interview, Jay-Z talked about his song "The Story of OJ" from his album "4:44" and opened up about his marriage and personal challenges. 

"You have to survive, so you go into survival mode. What happens when you go into survival mode? You shut down all emotions," said a regretful Jay Z.

As the conversation continues, he tells on the main reason he cheated. "So, even with women, you going to shut down emotionally, so you can't connect. In my case, it's deep. And then all the things happen from there: infidelity."

How did Beyoncé overcome Jay Z's cheating scandal?

Jay-Z's infidelity caused a rift in his marriage with Beyoncé. He even expressed that he thought they might split up forever due to the remorse and pain he felt. However, they worked through the issue with the help of therapy and a persistent effort to improve their relationship. Today, they remain among the most incredible power couples in the entertainment industry.  

Jay-Z addressed his unfaithfulness through his music, specifically on his album 4:44. He apologized for his actions and acknowledged his past womanizing behavior.

He even mentioned that it took the birth of his child to see through a woman's eyes. Beyoncé also alluded to the issue on her album Lemonade, a year before the release of Jay-Z's album. She sang about "Becky with good hair," which was assumed to reference the woman Jay-Z cheated with. She also expressed her feelings of betrayal and the struggle to trust him again.
 

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