When they’re not perfecting their brands, texting with the POTUS and FLOTUS, or plotting world domination, Jay-Z and Beyoncé deserve some down time to relax and hang out with stars as bright as themselves. But with Kanye and Kim in new baby mode and Jessica Biel too tame a companion to hang with alongside Justin Timberlake, this glamorous couple is in the market for new besties.
To help them out, we put together our own fantasy list of contenders and dates. Take a look at the options and vote for who’d raise your eyebrows most if the Carters took them on their next date night. READ MORE ABOUT THE DATES…
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Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys
The Date:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York’s Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity Exhibition
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Swizz: “I’m so inspired, I can’t wait to get home and put some finishing touches on my latest piece.”
Beyoncé: “Jay, get June on the phone. I want to wear some of these corset’s on tour.”
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Swizz’s heydey might be dwindling, and Alicia’s voice may not be what it used to, but double-dating with a legendary producer and his philanthropic, 14-time Grammy winning wife isn’t too shabby.
Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith
The Date
Black Truffle Expedition In The Périgord Region of France
#SmallTalk
Jada: “Is it true that this town is known for their swing parties?”
Will: “Isn’t that why we’re here? What happens in France, stays in France!”
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Let’s face it, this is a couple that already spends time with The Carters. With clout in Hollywood and in the music industry, they’re super well-connected, and respected on a mainstream level. Whether or not Beyoncé is cool with the swinging is a whole different conversation.
Chris Brown & Rihanna
The Date:
Sky Diving
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Jay: “You know I packed your parachute, right, Chris? Hope you don’t have any issues with it when you pull the cord, playboy!”
Rihanna: “Jay, don’t scare him. He’s been through enough!”
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Rih Rih is Roc fam and all, but these two are in the news – for the wrong reasons – a bit too much. Jay and Bey gotta protect their image, so this may not be a match made in industry heaven.
Puffy & Cassie
The Date:
Scotish Whiskey Distillery Tour
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Puff: “Ciroc is doing so well, and now you’ve got D’usse, I just thought getting a better understanding of whiskey production might be worth our while.”
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Sure, if Puff was still dating J. Lo. Just kidding! No shots at Cassie- she’s obviously gorgeous and a fashionista, but what do her and B actually talk about?
Nicki Minaj & Safaree
The Date:
Star Search Marathon at The Carter Residence
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Beyoncé: “You guys, I have to pee. Pause the part when I get on stage- I haven’t seen it in years!”
Safaree: “Onika, I hope you’re taking notes on Ed’s talent assessment skills. He had such grace.”
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Sasha Fierce and Roman might get along trading on-stage turn-up secrets, but it’s unlikely Jigga considers Safaree his equal. Behind every good woman is a (hype)man? What part of the game is that?
Carmelo & Lala Anthony
The Date:
Front Row Seats at The Yankee Game
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Jay: “This stadium is definitely incredible, but Melo: I think Barclays is the best arena in New York now, don’t you?”
LaLa: *waving towards the feild* “Hey Derek! Glad to see that ankle’s doing better!”
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Melo being an NBA superstar with a new Nike sneaker makes for a good argument that these couples are a good match. And if you watch LaLa’s Full Court Life, you already know homegirl knows everybody- but is her cultural impact as large as the Queen Bee?
Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose
The Date:
An Overnight Trip To Ibiza
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Amber: “B, I would love the number for your after-pregnancy trainer. This baby weight is wack, girl!”
Beyoncé: “Only if you give me the number to Wiz’s dealer. Blue is getting heavy, and my back is killing me.”
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Jay might dig Wiz’s relaxed vibe, the truth of the matter is that this friendship will never work out. The Carters are too loyal to Kanye to ever get chummy with his ex and her baby daddy.
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie
The Date:
French Wine Tour At The Jolie-Pitt’s Chateau Miraval Estate
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Angelina: “We’re thinking of expanding our wine production…”
Beyoncé: “What about a special Blue label edition of Miraval Rose?”
Jay: “I’ll take 40 cases. Got any truffles?”
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Is there anything greater than “A” on the power couple friendship scale? A Brangelina-Carter coupling would surely break it. How can we make this happen?
T.I. & Tiny
The Date
Gladys & Ron’s Chicken and Waffles In Atlanta
#SmallTalk
Everyone: “Nom nom nom, nom nom. Nom! Nom nom nom. Nom nom.”
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No doubt, T.I., Tiny and Beyoncé can all bond over their Southern roots (especially the food). If anything, more hanging with the pint-sized pair would give Jay and Bey an excuse to fire up the private jet for fried chicken runs.
Nick Cannon & Mariah Carey
The Date:
Ski Trip To Aspen, Colorado
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Jay: “Am I holding these poles right?”
Mimi: “Oh, no, no, dear. We won’t be skiing, just posing in the outfits. Nick, get the camera!”
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Both pairs have a taste for the extravagant, so they could go toe-to-toe for spontaneous expeditions, though the Carters are more warm-weather vacationers.
John Mayer & Katy Perry
The Date:
Live Music Dive Bar In NYC
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John: “You guys mind if I test out a few songs on you?”
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John Mayer and his hipster ways might be intriguing for the glamours, Bey and Jay. Of course they’d have to close these hipster hole in the walls for private parties, but they’d give Beyoncé a chance to experiment with nonprescription glasses.
Future & Ciara
The Date:
Studio Session In L.A.
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Beyoncé: “We’ll be right back, fellas. Ciara said she wants to show me the acoustics in the bathroom.”
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Maybe it’s not a step up for Mr. and Mrs. Carter, but hanging out with the Grammy magnets would certainly bolster Ciara and Future’s careers.
Joe Budden & Tahiry Jose
The Date:
Fight Night In Vegas
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Tahiry: “You call that a punch? I’VE hit men harder than that!”
Joe: “You really should take Tahiry up on her offer to give you a few boxing lessons, Jay. She’s got a mean right hook.”
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They’d always have to take separate cars (you know, just in case something popped off). Not an ideal match for the parents of royalty spawn Blue Ivy Carter.
A$AP Rocky & Chanel Iman
The Date:
Paris Fashion Week
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Beyoncé: “I already have most of these collections in my closets already.”
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Jay and Bey are thoroughly immersed in the fashion world, so they have a lot in common with the clothing obsessed rapper and his model arm candy. But they already have a permanent front seat at any show in the world. They couldn’t gain much from chilling with the much younger up-and-comers.