Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Top 3 Couple’s Halloween Costumes
Beyoncé and Jay-Z have long turned Halloween into a stage for their creative and unforgettable couple’s costumes. From 2014 to the present, the pair has showcased their flair for theatricality and pop culture. And they’ve transformed into everything from iconic movie duos to music legends. Their costumes reflect a shared love of storytelling and performance, seamlessly blending glamour and cultural references. Social media buzzes each October as fans try to guess their next transformation. Here are Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s top three couple’s Halloween costume looks.
3. Beyoncé and Jay-Z transformed into Lil’ Kim and Biggie in 2017
In 2017, Beyoncé and Jay‑Z delivered one of the most memorable celebrity Halloween costumes of the year. Beyoncé transformed into Lil’ Kim, channeling her signature style from “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” era. She wore red leather pants, a white button‑up shirt tied at the waist, black Chanel suspenders, and shades, mirroring Kim’s original look down to the mole above the lip.
She also recreated Kim’s 2001 Manhattan File magazine cover outfit. Beyoncé donned a sharp blue wig adorned with the Chanel logo on the bangs. She included matching blue contacts, a plunging top, and metallic cuffs in exact homage to the original shoot. Another reinterpretation paid tribute to Kim’s bold 1997 tour ensemble from the “No Way Out Tour.” This look came complete with a neon green fur jacket, matching bikini, and fishnet bodysuit.
As for Jay‑Z, he donned the iconic look of The Notorious B.I.G., complete with a red leather jacket, Timberlands, and a cane. The couple attended Kelly Rowland’s Halloween party looking unmistakably like the Bad Boy Records duo.
Lil’ Kim herself praised the tribute. According to Essence, she wrote, “This is so adorable and it’s even cuter because Jay-Z and Biggie were friends and he has his mannerisms down pat.”
2. They dressed up as iconic Barbie and Ken for Halloween in 2016
The year before Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s memorable Halloween costume as ‘Lil Kim and Biggie, they took the holiday by storm as vintage Barbie and Ken. Beyoncé wore the iconic black‑and‑white striped one‑piece swimsuit that the first Barbie doll debuted in 1959, paired with a high ponytail, cat‑eye sunglasses, and glossy body oil for a waxy, doll‑like sheen. Meanwhile, Jay‑Z embraced his Ken role. He wore a black tuxedo, silver bow tie, cummerbund, and even a wig to mimic Ken’s hair from the doll box era.
The Carters posed in a life‑size “collector edition” doll box marked “Black Barbie/40th Anniversary Ken,” according to Essence. Their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, completed the scene in a leather Barbie‑lettered jacket, a pink sequin skirt, and metallic sneakers.
1. Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Blue Ivy perfectly captured the characters from ‘Coming to America’ in 2015
In 2015, Beyoncé and Jay‑Z elevated Halloween to regal heights by channeling the royal court of Zamunda from the 1988 cult comedy, Coming to America. HollywoodLife reported that Jay‑Z stepped into the role of Prince Akeem with a mustache, a long braided tail, and even an animal‑skin (apparently faux) draped across his shoulder. Meanwhile, Beyoncé embraced the flair of the kingdom in her own way. Her ensemble featured a vibrant patterned dress, a colorful head wrap, fur accents, and bold accessories.
What turned this into a full family affair was the inclusion of their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. Blue Ivy joined the costume moment as Imani Izzi, the “queen‑to‑be” character in the movie. She appeared in a gold-patterned dress and high ponytail.
Beyond the look, their homage to Coming to America carried cultural resonance. By dressing as royalty from Zamunda rather than the usual vampire or witch, Beyoncé and Jay‑Z tapped into a deeper narrative of Black excellence and legacy.
