Jay Z, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles have released an official statement about the physical altercation that took place between Solange and Jay on a hotel elevator at the Met Gala. The video was leaked early this week and the employee that did so has reportedly been fired. Opinions about the footage and theories about what caused the scene spread over social media like wildfire all week and it got to the point where it needed to be addressed. Read the statement below.

As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident. But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it. Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family.

The reports of Solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior throughout that evening are simply false. At the end of the day families have problems and we’re no different. We love each other and above all we are family. We’ve put this behind us and hope everyone else will do the same.

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