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May 12, 2014

The Complete Photo Timeline of the Night Solange Attacked Jay Z in Front of Beyoncé

By Joe Coscarelli

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Why Solange Knowles attacked her brother-in-law Jay Z while her sister Beyoncé stood idly by remains a complete mystery — seriously, someone tell us what’s going on here — but there’s no shortage of related media with which to speculate. In addition to the three-minute elevator-attack video published by TMZ from a Met Gala after-party, the Knowles-Carters were photographed nonstop before and after in various states of composure. The night ended with Solange scowling as she headed toward a car, Jay adjusting his pants as he stepped into a different vehicle, and Beyoncé, ever poised, faking a smile. Before, it looked more like a fairy tale. Here’s everything else that went down throughout the night — in public, at least — and during the days since.

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Solange’s night began at the Carlyle hotel, coat on and drink in hand. Photo: Thos Robinson/Getty Images
She arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art clutching a bag that would later end up on the elevator floor, repeatedly, as she punched and kicked in ... She arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art clutching a bag that would later end up on the elevator floor, repeatedly, as she punched and kicked in Jay Z’s general direction. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Beyoncé arrived separately, veil on and posing perfectly. Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/Getty Images
“Hold the train gently, like this,” she probably told the guy in the combat boots. Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images
When she dropped a ring, Jay played Prince Charming and faked a proposal. Everyone said, Awww. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
The couple did its thing for the cameras. We’ll leave the overanalyzing to the body-language experts. Photo: Michael Stewart/Getty Images
Beyoncé and Solange posed for photos at the Met Gala dinner. Photo: David X Prutting/BFAnyc.com/BFA NYC
At the Gala, it was girls’ time. Beyoncé and Solange spent some quality time snapping selfies with Janelle Monáe and Erykah Badu. Photo:... At the Gala, it was girls’ time. Beyoncé and Solange spent some quality time snapping selfies with Janelle Monáe and Erykah Badu. Photo: janellemonae/Instagram
Jay Z and Beyoncé arrived together at the Met Ball After-Party at the Standard. Photo: Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com/BFA NYC
Beyoncé and Solange stood together at the Standard. Photo: Neil Rasmus/BFAnyc.com/BFA NYC
Later, as Jay Z, Beyoncé, and Solange left the after-party at the Standard, things got out of hand in the elevator as a security guard struggle... Later, as Jay Z, Beyoncé, and Solange left the after-party at the Standard, things got out of hand in the elevator as a security guard struggled to contain Solange for a few minutes straight. Jay Z played defense and Beyoncé barely reacted. Photo: TMZ
On her way out of the Standard, Solange looks pensive. Photo: NCP/Star Max/Getty Images
Jay Z looks shocked, while Beyoncé attempts a grin. Photo: Splash News; Splash News
A rattled Jay holds his stomach; Solange stares ahead. Photo: Splash News; Splash News
Jay adjusts his suit pants, which took a few hits. Photo: Splash News; Splash News
Beyoncé does her best to smile. Photo: Luca Chelsea / Splash News
In the car, things looked awkward. Photo: Splash News
Two nights later, Jay attended a playoff basketball game in Oklahoma City, sans Bey, where he celebrated the MVP season of his Roc Nation athlete Kevi... Two nights later, Jay attended a playoff basketball game in Oklahoma City, sans Bey, where he celebrated the MVP season of his Roc Nation athlete Kevin Durant. All smiles. Photo: Jesse D. Garrabrant/Getty Images
On Saturday, Jay Z attended the Brooklyn Nets game, this time with Beyoncé, in her first public appearance since the Gala. Photo: James Devaney... On Saturday, Jay Z attended the Brooklyn Nets game, this time with Beyoncé, in her first public appearance since the Gala. Photo: James Devaney/Getty Images
The couple looked happy enough (and the Nets won). Photo: James Devaney/Getty Images
Solange looked happy when she played Webster Hall at the Vulture Festival on Saturday. Photo: Paul Zimmerman/WireImage
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