When Beyoncé Bought a $40M Jet for Jay-Z, and Here's What He Bought Her in Return

Editor's note: This article was originally published on August 26, 2023. It has since been updated.

Having a husband like Jay-Z, a billionaire, surely makes it a daunting task for Beyoncé to select a gift that he hasn't yet obtained. The rap tycoon possesses an abundance of assets, including real estate, islands, automobiles, attire, and companies. Interestingly, there was one notable item missing from his collection—a private jet. The extravagant gesture of Beyoncé presenting Jay-Z with a private jet on Father's Day stands out as possibly the most lavish.

Back in 2012, Beyoncé bestowed upon Jay-Z an exceedingly intricate and costly present. The songstress behind Crazy in Love acquired a private jet worth $40 million to commemorate her husband's initial Father's Day. This grand gesture followed the birth of their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, a couple of months earlier, in January 2012.

According to CBS, Beyoncé bought a Bombardier Challenger 850 for Jay-Z, boasting the capacity to accommodate up to 19 passengers. This lavish gift is equipped with a bedroom, two bathrooms, a living room, and a kitchen. Notably, the arrangement of the luxurious leather seats can be flexibly reconfigured to suit the passenger count and the specific nature of the trip.

As per The US Sun, both of the aircraft's bathrooms are equipped with bathtubs, while the kitchen and bar are fully provisioned. Inside the bedroom, a king-sized bed offers comfort, and the living room features a generously sized flat-screen TV with built-in WiFi for seamless streaming. Externally, the plane is adorned with a prominent Puma decal, and Jay-Z's authentic name, Shawn Carter, is showcased with his signature "S. Carter."

Throughout their marital journey, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have shared a history of indulging in opulent gifts. On his 41st birthday, Beyoncé presented her husband with a remarkable $2 million Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, a vehicle so exclusive that even she had to endure a year-long waitlist to acquire it. Celebrating his 43rd birthday, the rapper was gifted a stunning $5 million diamond-studded Hublot watch by the songstress.

However, it's not solely Beyoncé who contributes to the exchange of extravagant gifts within the marriage. Jay-Z, too, has demonstrated his penchant for lavish gift-giving, showering his renowned wife with a plethora of costly offerings. Given the persistent challenge of intrusive photographers, Jay-Z made this acquisition in 2013, a private island for his one and only 'Queen'.

This blissful private island purchase reportedly serves as a frequent vacation destination for the Carters, offering them a respite from their professional commitments while ensuring their privacy remains undisturbed. "He’s getting it partly to mark their fifth wedding anniversary but also because, with Bey back in the spotlight, it’s getting impossible for them to do normal things such as go to the beach with Blue. A private island means they’ll be able to have quality time with minimum staff and security," reported Evening Standard back in 2012. Irrespective of the event, it's evident that Jay-Z and Beyoncé thoroughly enjoy using their considerable wealth to celebrate one another.