Music power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z have found themselves at the center of a social media firestorm after reportedly buying a sprawling Malibu mansion for $200 million in cash.
The extravagant purchase has drawn sharp criticism online, with many netizens calling out their spouses for choosing what some call a “barren” and “ugly” abode that looks like a “warehouse.”
The couple, who own other expensive properties around the country, will reportedly keep their $88 million Bel Air mansion because they consider it “home” because of its proximity to friends and loved ones.
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Beyoncé & Jay-Z Bashed Online
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News of the couple’s expensive acquisition sent shockwaves through the real estate and entertainment communities as well as social media platforms, where users wasted no time sharing their opinions.
Despite being known for their impeccable taste and splendour, this purchase failed to impress fans on social media, according to Daily Mail.
The mansion, located along Malibu’s pristine coastline, boasts an impressive 30,000 square feet of living space and offers stunning views of the Los Angeles skyline and Pacific Ocean.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z also reportedly paid $200 million in cash to buy a concrete Malibu mansion, making it the most expensive home ever sold in California.
However, critics have taken aim at the mansion’s modern and minimalist design, which some say lacks the character and warmth often associated with celebrity homes.
Fans’ Online Reactions
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Social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram were flooded with comments poking fun at the couple’s architectural misstep. A meme featuring an image of the mansion with a less-than-complimentary caption went viral, with users poking fun at the couple’s extravagant spending habits and the home’s alleged lack of charm.
A fan said, “Inflation pricing. They have been deceived. Everyone knows these prices are going to peak.” other fans write“I can build it in Minecraft, costing me only $20 and 37 minutes of my time.”
“Looks like a warehouse in an industrial park,” one fan said writtenwhile others add“They probably just bought the prison because it looks the same.”
“No one will catch a cold in that house because it’s sterile!'” another user quipped commenting.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z Will Keep $88 Million Bel Air Mansion
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follow TMZthe “Drunk In Love” collaborators have reportedly decided to keep their stunning Bel Air mansion, even though they recently bought a $200 million luxury estate in Malibu.
The famous music duo, who have achieved great success individually and as a couple, have a penchant for living lavishly and lavishly as they made headlines in 2017 with their $88 million purchase of a sprawling Bel Air mansion. The two-acre villa features an L-shaped estate with state-of-the-art amenities, including a spa, fitness center, media room and large outdoor space.
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However, their recent acquisition of a $200 million mansion in Malibu raises questions about their intentions for their Bel Air estate. Many speculated that the couple would sell their home earlier, especially given the price difference between the two properties.
Surprisingly, sources revealed that Beyoncé and Jay-Z have no plans to part ways with their beloved Bel Air mansion. Instead, they will keep both properties, allowing them to enjoy the best of both worlds. The source emphasized that the couple sees the Bel Air mansion as “home” because it’s close to their children’s school, friends and family, while the Malibu mansion will serve as their “weekend home” until they can fully move.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z Slammed By Tina Turner Fans For ‘Mocking’ Singer’s Abuse
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z recently faced heavy criticism from diehard Tina Turner fans who believed the duo mocked the late singer’s experience with abuse over song lyrics.
The backlash was caused by a controversial line from their 2013 hit duet, “Drunk In Love,” which resurfaced following Turner’s departure, which some fans interpreted as downplaying the serious issue of domestic violence.
In the song, Jay-Z raps, “Hit the box, like Mike in ’97, I bite / I’m Ike Turner, show up baby, no, I’m not playing/ Baby, no, I’m not playing, now eat cake, Anna Mae/ Said eat cake, Anna Mae!.”
The controversy erupted after Beyoncé paid tribute to the late “Proud Mary” singer on her website, prompting a barrage of criticism from Turner fans.
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