Some babies just get more attention than others. But when your parents are Jay-Z and Beyonce, that’s bound to happen. Beyonce gave birth to Blue Ivy Carter without much fanfare on Saturday, but the news broke the next day, and now, gossip rags like Us Weekly are providing details of the extreme security measures taken by the couple. But, considering the tactics the paparazzi use to snag celebrity photos, taking such precautions is necessary.
According to Us, the extreme security supposedly involved taking over an entire floor of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, with Jay-Z putting $1.3 million forward for the privilege. One anonymous source called it “insane,” while another parent sharing the space felt the security pushed all other families out. He told the magazine:
“They just used the hospital like it was their own and nobody else mattered. […] They locked us into the NICU and would say, ‘You can’t come out to the hallway for the next 20 minutes.’ When I finally was able to go back out, I went to the waiting room and they’d ushered my family downstairs!”
Do you think the famous couple really took such extreme measures, or are witnesses (anonymous, of course) just being overly sensationalistic? One hospital spokesperson says that, while stiffer security was put into place, the couple only reserved a sixth floor suite.
Only a few days old, Blue Ivy was announced with a publicist’s statement and already has a song written about her. Reading much like a birth announcement, the statement said:
Hello Hello Baby Blue!
We are happy to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven. She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives. We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support. Beyoncé & JAY Z
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