Leaked video: Jay Z, Beyonce, Solange release statement
Beyonce, Jay Z and Solange released a joint statement last Thursday to address the now infamous elevator showdown video.
Advertisement
'As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5, 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,' they said in a statement.
'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 apologised to each other and we have moved forward as a united family.'
'The reports of Solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behaviour throughout that evening are simply false,' the statement continued.
'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.'
The famous family were in an elevator descending from a soiree that followed the annual fashion fest at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art last week.
The seemingly unprovoked attack plays out in footage obtained by TMZ.
Solange,27, can clearly be seen kicking and swinging violently at Jay Z,44, after the trio step into the elevator.
Solange was screaming at her family member when the fight erupted and can be seen in the footage mouthing what appears to be a diatribe at the hip hop legend, according to TMZ sources.
Because the tape does not include audio, the world has been left to wonder what caused Beyonce's younger sister to violently lash out at her brother-in-law.
Meanwhile, the Standard Hotel says it has identified and fired the person who recorded security video.
The establishment says the person has been terminated for 'breaching the security polices of the hotel and recording the confidential CCTV video.