The glittering world of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, a beacon of talent and grace, is under a dark cloud. Hollywood insider Jason Lee has ignited a firestorm with allegations that the autism diagnoses of Beyoncé’s twins, Sir and Rumi Carter, may be tied to a witchcraft ritual gone awry. Fueled by Kanye West’s inflammatory tweets and Jaguar Wright’s cryptic accusations, the claims have thrust the Carters into a scandal that threatens to unravel their carefully curated empire. With Beyoncé’s former drummer accusing her of dark magic and fans questioning why she’s hiding Sir while showcasing Rumi, the whispers of a cover-up are growing louder. This saga, blending spirituality, betrayal, and family, is shaking Hollywood to its core.
The drama began in 2023 when Jason Lee, host of Hollywood Unlocked, aired his grievances against Beyoncé. Hurt over not being invited to her Renaissance film premiere despite spending $40,000 on her concert tickets, Lee hinted at explosive secrets. “I’ve got receipts,” he teased on his podcast, bleeping out details but promising to spill if Beyoncé didn’t secure him an interview with Kelly Rowland. “If I don’t get Kelly, it’s going to be a problem,” he warned, hinting at information that could set the internet ablaze. While Lee never followed through, fans now speculate his “receipts” concern the twins’ health, specifically their autism, which some link to Beyoncé’s alleged spiritual practices.
The twins, Sir and Rumi, born in 2017, have largely been kept out of the spotlight compared to their sister, Blue Ivy, who’s been a public fixture since infancy. This disparity sparked curiosity, but Kanye West’s 2025 X posts turned it into a firestorm. In a now-deleted tweet, Kanye used a derogatory term for the twins, questioning why they’re rarely seen. “Artificial insemination is a blessing. Having [redacted] children is a choice,” he wrote, later clarifying he removed the post to avoid account suspension, not out of remorse. “There’ll be no apology to the Carter family until they help me with my children,” he added, accusing the Carters and Kardashians of similar misdeeds. The posts, though swiftly deleted, ignited a frenzy, with fans dissecting why Beyoncé seemed to “hide” her twins.
Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, clapped back on Instagram: “No weapon formed against me or my family shall prosper. This battle is the Lord’s.” Sources close to the Carters told Radar Online that Beyoncé and Jay-Z were considering legal action, calling Kanye’s remarks “vulgar and offensive.” But the damage was done. Social media sleuths pointed to a viral video from Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour, where she asked Rumi about her summer. Rumi’s head-swinging and distracted response, coupled with Sir’s aloof demeanor, led online “behavior experts” to speculate about autism. Tina’s 2024 Vogue interview added fuel, describing Sir as “quiet and very smart,” with a love for “number stuff.” Fans noted that autistic children often prefer solitary activities like math, amplifying the rumors.
Jaguar Wright, a singer known for her unfiltered exposés, poured gasoline on the fire. In a 2023 interview, she claimed Beyoncé’s spiritual practices—allegedly rooted in African traditions like those of Oshun or Yemoja—went wrong, impacting the twins. “She was snacking on people’s cats,” Wright quipped, referencing a bizarre lawsuit from Beyoncé’s former drummer, Kimberly Thompson. In 2018, Thompson, who played with Beyoncé for seven years, sought a restraining order, accusing her of “extreme witchcraft,” phone tapping, and financial control. The court denied the request, advising Thompson to avoid Beyoncé, but her claims lingered. YouTuber Storm Monroe doubled down, alleging Beyoncé is a “high-ranking witch” involved in dark magic alongside Jay-Z, replacing Madonna in an alleged occult hierarchy.
These witchcraft allegations, while outlandish, tap into a broader narrative about Beyoncé’s spirituality. Her 2013 documentary Life Is But a Dream and Lemonade visuals nod to African spiritual traditions, with imagery of Oshun and ancestral rituals. Fans see this as cultural pride, but critics twist it into something sinister. The twins’ autism, a neurodevelopmental condition with genetic and environmental factors, has been weaponized in this narrative, with some claiming a ritual “backfired.” No evidence supports this, but the rumor’s persistence reflects a fascination with Beyoncé’s private life. Her decision to bring Rumi on the Cowboy Carter tour in 2025, while keeping Sir largely absent, raised eyebrows. “She’s trying to shut down the rumors,” one X user wrote, “but leaving Sir out makes it worse.”
Jason Lee’s 2023 blackmail threat looms large. His cryptic warning about “receipts” predates the twins’ autism rumors, suggesting he may have known something explosive. Fans speculate he uncovered medical or personal details about Sir and Rumi, possibly through industry connections. Beyoncé’s snub—inviting other influencers like The Breakfast Club to her premiere but not Lee—stung, given their alleged friendship. Lee’s claim of spending $40,000 on Renaissance tickets underscored his loyalty, making the exclusion feel personal. His threat to spill if Kelly Rowland didn’t grant an interview was a bold move, but Beyoncé’s silence suggests she called his bluff. Still, the timing of his comments and the twins’ rumors feels too coincidental for many.
The Carters’ response has been strategic. Beyoncé’s tour appearances with Rumi, including a heartwarming moment at a Paris show, seemed designed to counter the “hiding” narrative. Yet, Sir’s absence fueled speculation. “She should share him like she does Blue and Rumi,” one fan posted on X, arguing that embracing all her children could normalize autism. Others called Rumi’s stage appearance a “publicity stunt,” noting her visible discomfort. “That baby was overstimulated,” a commenter wrote, accusing Beyoncé of using her daughter to deflect from “shady doings.” The Carters’ history of controlling their narrative—through Red Table Talk-style confessions or curated visuals—makes these moves feel calculated, but they haven’t quelled the rumors.
Kanye’s history with Jay-Z adds complexity. Once brothers-in-arms, their fallout began when Jay-Z and Beyoncé skipped Kanye’s 2014 wedding to Kim Kardashian. Kanye’s 2025 posts suggest lingering resentment, with his mention of the Carters’ “prestigious” jail releases hinting at Jay-Z’s criminal justice reform work. The autism allegations, while cruel, reflect Kanye’s pattern of airing grievances publicly. Jaguar Wright’s claims, meanwhile, lean on her reputation as a Hollywood truth-teller, though her lack of concrete evidence keeps her in the rumor mill. Thompson’s 2018 lawsuit, dismissed as fantastical, and Monroe’s YouTube rants add to the noise but lack substantiation.
The twins’ privacy remains a flashpoint. Blue Ivy, now 13, has thrived in the spotlight, performing on Beyoncé’s tours and winning a 2024 BET YoungStars Award. Sir and Rumi, at eight, are shielded, likely due to their age and rumored diagnoses. Autism, affecting 1 in 36 children per the CDC, varies widely, and the Carters’ silence may reflect a desire to protect their kids from scrutiny. But in an era where Beyoncé’s every move is dissected, that silence fuels speculation. The witchcraft narrative, rooted in cultural misunderstanding and sensationalism, exploits this vulnerability, turning a family’s private struggle into a public spectacle.
As the Cowboy Carter tour fades, the questions linger. Will Jason Lee ever reveal his “receipts”? Is Beyoncé’s spiritual exploration being unfairly demonized? The Carters’ empire, built on music, fashion, and influence, faces a test of resilience. For Sir and Rumi, caught in the crossfire, the real tragedy is the loss of their childhood privacy. This scandal, whether true or fabricated, reminds us that even queens like Beyoncé can’t escape the cost of fame.
