In 2003, Beyoncé released her first solo single, "Crazy In Love," which included a feature with Jay-Z. The back-to-back tracks all but confirmed they were an item.

After hiding their relationship in plain sight for eight years, Beyoncé and Jay-Z officially became The Carters on April 4, 2008. The lavish ceremony was an extremely private event held at his Manhattan penthouse. Jay-Z and Bey tried to keep the wedding under wraps, but the plans didn't work. Eventually, paparazzi got word that they were married when they traveled to Scarsdale, New York, to pick up their marriage license in hopes of flying under the radar. Still, they went on with the lavish ceremony.