Jay Z And Solange Release Joint Statement On Hotel Altercation
Friday, 16 May 2014
Written by Huw Baines
Jay Z and Solange Knowles have offered a joint statement following their highly-publicised altercation in a hotel elevator.
Footage of the incident was obtained by TMZ earlier this week, with the Standard Hotel in New York having since reportedly fired the employee who leaked it.
The statement, released to the Associated Press, says that the pair have put the incident behind them and that they “hope everyone else will do the same”.
It also dismisses speculation that Solange had been “intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior” during the evening. Along with Beyoncé, they had earlier attended the Met Gala.
"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."
Jay Z and Beyoncé, meanwhile, recently announced their co-headline On The Run Tour in the US.
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