Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, an icon whose very name evokes images of power, artistry, and influence, is no stranger to controversy. But in recent months, a storm has been brewing around her family—specifically her twins, Rumi and Sir Carter. The controversy, fueled by speculation about the twins’ health and development, has now exploded into public view, with celebrity blogger Jason Lee at the center.

Lee’s thinly veiled threats, combined with a maelstrom of rumors about witchcraft, blackmail, and autism, have raised disturbing questions about the lengths to which some will go to expose—or exploit—Hollywood’s biggest stars.

This is the story of how Jason Lee allegedly blackmailed Beyoncé over her twins, the evidence he claims to possess, and the toxic intersection of fame, privacy, and the relentless hunger for scandal.

The Spark: Jason Lee’s Grudge

The saga began in 2023, when Jason Lee, founder of Hollywood Unlocked and self-styled king of celebrity gossip, found himself snubbed by Beyoncé. Despite spending over $40,000 on tickets and merchandise for her Renaissance tour, Lee was not invited to the exclusive premiere of her Renaissance film. Publicly, Lee expressed disappointment—but privately, he hinted at something far more sinister.

During a live broadcast, Lee, flanked by confidants, claimed to possess “receipts” on Beyoncé—damaging secrets he threatened to reveal unless his demands were met. The specifics were bleeped out, but the implication was clear: Lee was willing to leverage sensitive information about Beyoncé, with the fate of her public image hanging in the balance.

“If I don’t get Kelly Rowland for an interview, then it’s going to be a problem. Then I’m putting out receipts,” Lee warned, referencing Beyoncé’s close friend and Destiny’s Child bandmate. “The receipts I just told you about, then I’ll put those out.”

Though Lee never explicitly divulged the nature of his secrets, the timing and context led many to believe the subject was Beyoncé’s twins—specifically, persistent rumors about their developmental health.

The Rumors: Autism, Witchcraft, and Public Scrutiny

Speculation about Rumi and Sir Carter has simmered for years. Unlike their older sister Blue Ivy, who has been a fixture in the public eye since infancy, the twins have been largely shielded from the spotlight. This privacy, some argue, is a protective measure; others see it as evidence that Beyoncé is hiding something.

The rumors intensified after Kanye West, former friend of Jay-Z and habitual provocateur, posted and then deleted tweets implying the twins were “r-worded” (a slur referencing intellectual disability). West claimed, “There will never be an apology to the Carter family until they help me with my children,” further stoking the fire. Though widely condemned for his insensitivity, Kanye’s tweets emboldened internet sleuths to dig deeper.

Adding fuel to the fire, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, described Sir as “very quiet and very smart” and “into all of the number stuff” in a recent interview. Online commentators seized on these remarks, speculating that Sir Carter might be autistic—a theory bolstered by viral videos in which the twins allegedly display atypical behaviors. “Roomie kept swinging her head around uncontrollably and barely answered the question,” one observer noted, referencing a video of Beyoncé interacting with her children.

But the most sensational claims link the twins’ rumored condition to Beyoncé’s alleged involvement with witchcraft—a narrative that has haunted the singer for years.

Witchcraft Allegations: From the Drummer to the Blogosphere

The witchcraft rumors trace back to Kimberly Thompson, Beyoncé’s former drummer, who in 2018 sought a restraining order against the singer. Thompson accused Beyoncé of “extreme witchcraft,” alleging she used dark magic to control her finances and personal life. The courts denied Thompson’s requests, but the story found fertile ground among conspiracy theorists and celebrity bloggers.

Prominent YouTuber Storm Monroe declared, “Beyoncé is a very powerful witch. She’s heavy into African spirituality… She’s a high-ranking witch.” Monroe and others claim that Beyoncé’s influence in the entertainment industry is not just the result of talent and hard work, but of occult practices—an accusation that, while unsubstantiated, persists in the darker corners of the internet.

Jaguar Wright, another outspoken critic, echoed these sentiments, suggesting that the twins’ alleged autism was a “consequence of a witchcraft ritual gone wrong.” Wright even referenced Thompson’s failed legal battle, adding, “She was hypnotized. Beyoncé came and she was in there eating on her and while she was sleep… They just told her to stay away from Beyoncé and work for somebody else.”

Such allegations, while lacking credible evidence, have nonetheless shaped the public narrative, with some now speculating that Jason Lee’s “receipts” pertain to these very rumors.

The Fallout: Public Backlash and Beyoncé’s Response

The Carter family, for their part, have remained largely silent on the issue. However, after Kanye’s incendiary tweets, Beyoncé’s mother Tina took to Instagram, writing, “It’s hard to remain positive and classy in the face of ignorance and evil. But I know that no weapon formed against me or my family shall prosper. This battle is not mine, but the Lord.”

Insiders claim that Beyoncé and Jay-Z considered legal action against Kanye, and may have discussed similar measures regarding Jason Lee’s threats. “They will absolutely not stand for it,” one source said. “Kanye has spoken about their children in such a vulgar and offensive manner. Jay-Z and Beyoncé are aware of the posts Kanye has since deleted and are discussing how they want to handle this situation, whether that be privately and or in a legal matter.”

In a curious turn, Beyoncé began featuring the twins more prominently during her Cowboy Carter tour, perhaps in an attempt to dispel rumors. Yet, critics argue that this sudden visibility is a calculated move to control the narrative, especially since Sir is still rarely seen compared to Rumi and Blue Ivy.

One commentator wrote, “She shouldn’t hide him and be more supportive of all children with autism or whatever the diagnosis is by sharing him with the world like she does the girls.” Another added, “Beyoncé should not have even had Roomie up there on stage. The poor baby was obviously overstimulated.”

The Ethics of Celebrity Blackmail

At the heart of this saga lies a troubling question: What are the ethical limits of celebrity journalism? Jason Lee’s willingness to leverage sensitive information about a star’s children—especially unverified medical or developmental conditions—crosses a line for many observers.

Blackmail, even in its most veiled form, has no place in responsible journalism. The suggestion that a celebrity’s private family matters are fair game for public shaming or extortion is a dangerous precedent, one that threatens not only the Carter family but all public figures.

Moreover, the intersection of ableism, racism, and misogyny in the attacks on Beyoncé and her children cannot be ignored. The relentless scrutiny of Black celebrity families, the pathologizing of children’s behaviors, and the invocation of “witchcraft” tropes all point to deeper societal biases.

Conclusion

The saga of Jason Lee, Beyoncé, and the Carter twins is a cautionary tale about the perils of fame in the digital age. It reveals the lengths to which some will go for clout, the cruelty of internet speculation, and the vulnerability of even the most powerful families.

As the dust settles, one thing is clear: The thirst for scandal may be unquenchable, but the cost—to truth, to privacy, and to basic human decency—remains far too high.