Everyone has been talking about Salonge Knowles beating up Jay Z in an elevator this week, and everyone has been speculating about just what it was all about. Was it because Jay Z was cheating on her? Was it because he wanted to go to Rihanna’s party without her? Was it something to do with 50 cent?

There were a bunch of possibilities, but nobody knew the truth. Until now that is, and the official statement from Jay Z and Beyonce regarding the incident. Here goes:

‘As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident. But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it. Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family.

The reports of Solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior throughout that evening are simply false. At the end of the day families have problems and we’re no different. We love each other and above all we are family. We’ve put this behind us and hope everyone else will do the same.’

Wow. Glad they bothered to release that. Really useful guys, thanks. You gotta love wishy washy press statements like that huh? Stoked they’re still a happy family though and can put the fact that Solange kicked Jay Z in the balls behind them. Sure certain family members won’t be talking about that every Thanksgiving, no siree bob.

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