Beyoncé appeared to remain defiant over a turbulent summer that saw her endure intense speculation over her marriage to Jay-Z. But Beyoncé has faced fresh rumours that her relationship is on the rocks.
Insiders reveal the pressure has been mounting for Beyoncé and they say she’s struggling to move on from recent dramas following the end of their joint On The Run tour in September.
A source says: "Beyoncé never used to take knock backs as failures, she just kept going, but it's reached tipping point. Work is usually her escape but, now the tour is over she's back to her usual routine in New York, and he is no longer by her side every day. She's suddenly got time on her hands."
The couple – who attended Solange's wedding together on Sunday with their two-year-old daughter Blue Ivy – have faced scrutiny in the past, with 44-year-old Jay-Z repeatedly accused of cheating on his wife.
A source reveals: "The cheating rumours destroyed Beyoncé. They've made her feel insecure - she isn't sure of who she is right now."
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