In her recent interview with GQ, Beyoncé opened up about her 23-year relationship with Jay-Z and how technology has transformed since they began dating in 2001.
The music icons, who are now parents to Blue Ivy, 12, and 7-year-old twins Rumi and Sir, had to rely on calling cards and Skype during their early romance, a far cry from the instant communication methods available today.
“My husband and I? We used calling cards and Skype when we were falling in love,” Beyoncé shared. “I couldn’t afford the international hotel bills, so I literally would get international calling cards to call him.”
While their children can effortlessly use FaceTime to connect with friends, the power couple’s early relationship highlights how much has changed with technological advancements.
Reflecting on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), Beyoncé expressed concern about how realistic AI has become.
“Just recently, I heard an AI song that sounded so much like me it scared me. It’s impossible to truly know what’s real and what’s not,” she admitted.
Beyoncé also discussed her commitment to maintaining privacy for her family despite their fame.
“One thing I’ve worked extremely hard on is making sure my kids can have as much normalcy and privacy as possible,” she explained. “It’s very easy for celebrities to turn our lives into performance art. No amount of money is worth my peace.”
Prioritizing family, Beyoncé emphasized that her work schedule revolves around her children’s needs:
“I try to only tour when my kids are out of school. I always dreamt of a life where I could see the world with my family and expose them to different languages, architecture, and lifestyles.”
Blue Ivy, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s eldest, has already made her mark, stealing the show on the Renaissance world tour.
Beyoncé praised her daughter’s artistic talents, stating:
“Blue is an artist. She has great taste in music and fashion. She is a fantastic editor, painter, and actress.”
Despite initial hesitation, Beyoncé revealed that Blue’s decision to join her on stage was entirely her own:
“Blue wanted it for herself. She took it seriously, and she earned it. And most importantly, she had fun!”
