Last night, Jay-Z quietly joined a little social media platform called Instagram — approximately nine years too late.
What's more is that he can claim an honor no one else has: Beyoncé now follows one person on Instagram instead of zero for the first time, and it's — of course — her recently Hall of Fame–inducted husband.
Overnight, the handle @jayz received verification (duh), as well as 2 million followers — which are sure to keep climbing as the hours progress. His profile picture is a headshot of him prior to his fame, rocking a gold chain and grillz.
The only information currently in his bio is a link to his 2008-founded entertainment company Roc Nation, and his first image is a promotional poster for The Harder They Fall, a Black Western flick he co–executive produced.
It's rare to see the rapper and media mogul on social media. After his induction, he gave a few shoutouts on his rarely used Twitter account, joking about losing his password to the platform.
In my excitement , I failed to prize, and acknowledge JAZ-O, he was the hometown hero that made the dream tangible . Thank you good man… ok let me lose this password for another year or so . Thank you all again , incredibly humbled by your love .
Given his relative privacy on social media, fans were shocked to see the 51-year-old on Instagram. Here are some of the best reactions to the news below:
Their relationships getting kinda serious omg!!!!! https://t.co/qDv8EBVKn1
It's historic, really:
Jay Z really became the first person in the world to be followed by Beyoncé on Instagram. She hasn’t followed anyone since she made the account in 2012.
I mean, it changes everything:
celebrities with 0 Following in Instagram now knowing Beyoncé has followed JayZ
But just in case you want to restore the balance:
Serenity NOW ... if you block Jay Z on instagram. It will show Beyoncé following ZERO again !!!
Just an immaculate use of this video reaction:
Me when I discovered that JayZ is on Instagram now …
Personally...I really look forward to reporting on this if it ever happens:
Now when they beefing she gone unfollow him “#Roommates it seems like #JayZ and #Beyonce has gotten into an altercation 👀 Bey’s follow count is now back down to 0. Do you think #JayZ been cutting up? Let us know #Roommates”
Don't mind me, just over here yelling:
@PopCrave omg congrats to him! i love how beyoncé isn’t shy to promote small and growing artists!! a legend indeed
I stand corrected — I'm actually hollering:
@PopCrave He stole her phone and followed himself
All in all, we're in denial, and that's OK:
@PopCrave beyoncé look at me baby. this isn’t you
They're Instagram official ❤️:
Not the boyfriend soft launch https://t.co/z0PXcWfQKj