Beyoncé has confirmed she is expecting her fourth child with Jay-Z. Meanwhile, Jay-Z’s celebratory toast has sparked speculation about an even greater surprise for the power couple’s family.
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at began as a quiet evening of celebration quickly turned into a headline-making moment for music’s most powerful couple. On July 30, 2025, Beyoncé and Jay-Z hosted a private gathering at their $200 million Malibu estate to mark the success of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour. Surrounded by close friends, family, and a select group of industry insiders, the night was meant to be intimate and low-key. Instead, it sparked a frenzy.
According to attendees, the pivotal moment came when Jay-Z lifted his glass and declared: “To the queen… and the next Carter we didn’t plan for.” Guests reportedly gasped, exchanging stunned glances as the room fell silent. Beyoncé smiled knowingly, and later confirmed what many had already suspected: the Carters are expecting their fourth child.
The revelation didn’t end there. Beyoncé hinted at “something more” in a brief private remark to guests, leaving the celebration buzzing with speculation about what surprises may still lie ahead.
The event itself had been planned to honor the triumphant close of Cowboy Carter, which wrapped with a star-studded Las Vegas finale featuring a Destiny’s Child reunion and appearances by Jay-Z and their daughter Blue Ivy. The guest list included Tina Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Roc Nation executives, described by sources as “festive but intimate.”
Social media lit up within hours of the news breaking. Posts on X ranged from disbelief — “Jay-Z said WHAT? Baby #4 wasn’t planned?!” — to pure excitement: “Beyoncé’s glow says it all. She’s radiant!”
For now, the world awaits Beyoncé’s official statement. But one thing is clear: even in their most private moments, the Carters know how to capture the spotlight.