Jay-Z Bans Meghan Markle from Front Row at Beyoncé Concert Due to Tyler Perry's Discomfort with Sussex Presence

Jay-Z and Meghan Markle found themselves excluded from the front row at Beyoncé's concert, with Tyler Perry making it clear he didn't want the Sussexes anywhere near him. On a Friday evening, Prince Harry and Meghan joined the ranks of star-studded guests at Queen Bey's performance at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California. They were accompanied by Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, and her close friend and former "Suits" co-star, Abigail Spencer, enjoying the concert from one of the private boxes.

The decision to attend the Beyoncé show appeared to be driven by Meghan, perhaps not equally thrilling for Harry, who may not share her eagerness to mingle with Hollywood A-listers. This dynamic caused some tension, notably as Tyler Perry, the godfather to their son Archie, was also present at the concert but seemed to distance himself from the Sussexes.

Tyler Perry sat front row with Jay-Z at Beyoncé's concert, seemingly unaware that Meghan was the one who called the paparazzi on them, leading him to distance himself from the couple. While Beyoncé did have a private section reserved for family and friends during the show, Meghan was notably absent from this group, indicating that she was not among the VIP seating with the A-listers.

This incident can be seen as a response to Meghan being caught in a falsehood related to her attendance at Taylor Swift's concert. Rumor has it that Meghan was barred from the VIP area by none other than Beyoncé's husband, Jay-Z, due to the growing disapproval of the Sussexes among many A-list celebrities.

It's not the first time that the royal couple has crossed paths with Beyoncé, as Queen Bey accepted a Brit Award in 2019 in front of a portrait depicting Meghan as a royal version of the Mona Lisa. In a post explaining their decision to feature Meghan in the frame, Beyoncé and Jay-Z paid homage to Black History Month and congratulated Meghan on her pregnancy.

While Beyoncé initially praised Meghan's bravery after the bombshell interview with Oprah, during which Meghan claimed to have faced racial discrimination within the Royal Family, recent developments suggest that their relationship has cooled off. In a Netflix documentary episode, Meghan claimed to have received a supportive text from Beyoncé, but Beyoncé's team denied this after the Oprah interview.

The couple's previous interactions with Beyoncé and Jay-Z include an awkward exchange during "The Lion King" premiere in 2019. Despite initially addressing Meghan as "my princess," things took an uncomfortable turn when the Sussexes inquired about voice-over opportunities, both with the film's director John Favreau and Disney CEO Bob Iger.