Beyonce, Jay-Z to swap surnames

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z are to take on each others surnames in an effort to carry on the Knowles dynasty.

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Published: Mon 28 Dec 2009, 8:32 PM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 11:22 PM

The couple, who married in April 2008, are to take on both of their surnames in order to keep Beyonce’s parental line from dying out, reports imdb.com.

Jay-Z whose real name is Shawn Carter will now be known as Shawn Knowles-Carter, while Beyonce is to become Beyonce Knowles-Carter.

“They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce’s parents didn’t have any sons and they’re keen to keep the name going on, especially if they don’t produce any children themselves,” said a source.


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