Jay Z & Beyonce Divorce Rumors: 5 Reasons Why the Split May Really Be Happening

With their On the Run tour coming to a close, the rumors about Jay-Z and Beyonce's possible split have been gaining steam with talk of lawyers and of living in separate homes. But there's been no confirmation of any divorce proceedings, with the couple seemingly happy after six years of marriage.

But despite how it looks on the outside, the rumor mill has been humming along and some unconfirmed reports suggest Jay Z, 42, has been cheating on his 32-year-old wife. According to rumors here are some of the reasons why the split might actually be a real thing, and prompted a recent big cover story on the issue in US Weekly magazine:

Solange vs. Jay Z elevator fight at the Standard Hotel on May 5

It was after this event that talk of a Jay Z and Beyonce divorce started to really get a push. But the couple's publicist put out a statment contrary to that: "At the end of the day families have problems and we're no different. We love each other and above all we are family.

Beyonce has sought out an attorney to help in a possible split with Jay-Z

This most recent rumor said that the singer was looking into how to split up almost a billion in assets. The 'Jay-Bey' power couple is among the richest in entertainment. As US magazine reports, "Source says [Beyonce] is done" after their remaining On The Run shows in Paris, France," suggesting a divorce is likely to follow.

They made separate living arraignments during their tour

"The spouses "stayed separately" while in New York and L.A. for their On The Run tour," reported US. The rumor is one of many attached to the couple's star studded tour.

Beyonce was shopping for her own place in NY

This rumor heated up when word got out that Beyonce was doing some home shopping solo. "Beyonce went without her husband to look for apartments in Manhattan, including a $21.5 million penthouse in Chelsea," the magazine reported.

Jay Z has been cheating on Beyonce

Rumor had it that the rapper has been seeing everyone from singer Mya to Rihanna. The rumor about Jay-Z cheating gained new weight when an alleged mistress released a video and song called "Sorry Mrs. Carter," attacking Beyonce.