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Anticipating Complaints About the Jay Z and Beyoncé Tour

The biggest power couple in music is possibly going on tour together, but we can already anticipate not everyone will be happy about it.

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Earlier this week, Page Six reported that Jay Z and Beyoncé have plans to tour together this summer. If true, this would easily be the hottest ticket of the year. No formal announcement has been made yet from either camps, but with Jay Z announcing plans to extend his "Made in America" festival to Los Angeles, there's no telling what he and Beyoncé have up their sleeve for the rest of the year.

While this speculative news is obviously a plus for their fans, it also means hip-hop's favorite power couple will have a tough time living up to the hype. Because you can't please everybody, and we know people love nothing more than complaining on the Internet, we put together a list of complaints we're anticipating for Jay Z and Beyoncé's tour.

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They didn't bring out Kanye West.

The only other tour in the last five years that could rival Jay Z and Beyoncé was Kanye and Hov's "Watch the Throne Tour." Given Ye's close connection, people will be expecting to see Chi-Town's finest grace the stage. However, the likelihood is very low. Why? Because Kanye has his own family to attend to. Plus, isn't this power couple already enough?

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Why did Beyoncé have to go on tour with her husband? Can't she be her own woman?

We get it: Beyoncé is an independent woman and doesn't need anyone else to validate her status in the game. But after spending nearly a year on the road for "The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour," why wouldn't she want to hook up with her bae for the summer? Beyoncé can still be independent without being alone.

They performed "Part II (On the Run)."

Beyoncé and Jay Z have recorded a number of hits together, most notably "Déjà Vu," "Upgrade U," and the newest edition to wedding playlists, "Drunk in Love." However, there's also a few records in their collaborative catalog that haven't translated to a live performance, like "Part II (On the Run)." When (not if) they perform this song, just remember that your favorite rapper has their own fair share of duds too.

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Tickets should have been free because they have too much money.

When tickets go on sale for this monumental tour, expect to see some monumental prices. "Do Jay Z and Beyoncé really need this money?" you'll ask yourself. With a combined estimated net worth nearing $1 billion, probably not. But do remember: we live in a supply and demand marketplace. There will be thousands of people ready and willing to fork over the cash.

Jay Z hasn’t changed his stage show since 2009.

If you've seen Jay Z perform multiple times in the last five years, you probably noticed his stage show looks similar, with a few songs added in from Watch the Throne and Magna Carta Holy Grail. Given his distinguished catalog, it makes sense that Jay would stick with what's worked over the years. If it's not broke, why fix it?

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Why was Jay Z wearing [enter brand here]?

Jay Z's fashion sense has certainly matured since his days of wearing jerseys and Jordans. Okay, he still rocks Jordans. But now Hov can also be found in the finest designer wear, Tom Ford included. He'll inevitably catch some criticism for wearing brands people believe is, for some reason, too cool for him.

Jay Z threw up the Roc sign again. He’s definitely part of the illuminati.

The illuminati talk will never stop for Jay Z. He'll always be partial to throwing the diamond sign up during his performances, and conspirators will also continue to speculate. It's best to just leave it at that.

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Jay Z and Beyoncé seemed distant on stage. They’re clearly only together for the money.

Did Beyoncé just knock Jay Z's hand away? Was that smirk from Hov a subliminal toward his bae? Sadly, the thirst for their downfall is real out there when it comes to Jay Z and Beyoncé.

Beyoncé's performance was way too raunchy.

Beyoncé's latest self-titled album featured some of her sexiest moments ever. Her stage show will also reflect this, which means some people will have a problem with it. But if it's anything like her performance at the Grammy's, we will not complain at all.

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Blue Ivy should have been at home sleeping, not on stage in front of 20,000 people.

There's a strong possibility that Beyoncé and Jay Z will share a special moment with their daughter Blue Ivy on stage. Instead of hating on the moment, embrace it. Blue Ivy's on rock star hours, and soon you'll be buying tickets to see her in concert too.

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