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Global superstar Beyoncé has long been celebrated for her natural beauty and iconic silhouette. However, her recent appearances have invited speculations about her changing physique. While the singer has always possessed an enviable figure, fans and critics alike are now questioning whether her latest, more exaggerated proportions are the result of surgical intervention.

The discourse has shifted from admiration to concern, with intense scrutiny directed not just at the star herself but also at the potential influence of her husband, rap mogul Jay-Z, over her 'very extreme' curves.

Beyoncé's Extreme Silhouette Sparks Surgery Rumours

Social media platforms have been inundated with commentary analysing the Cowboy Carter singer's recent photos on Instagram. Observers have noted that her waist appears significantly smaller, while her hips and backside seem to have defied natural proportions. This appearance sparked surgery rumours.

'Everyone around Beyoncé is whispering that she's gone and gotten a new boob job and a BBL because her curves are suddenly very extreme - everything is popping,' an insider said, according to a news outlet.

Since the transformation is too drastic, the insider said it cannot be attributed to 'weight gain' because Queen Bey's 'waist is still totally snatched.' Thus, many believed that she underwent surgery to achieve her voluptuous figure.

The source added that Beyoncé probably did it because 'the pressure is huge.' Too much is expected of a celebrity of her status, or of any woman in the showbiz industry.

Is Jay-Z Behind Beyoncé's Curvy Figure?

Aside from the industry pressure, speculations are rife that Beyoncé's Jay-Z has something to do with her alleged plastic surgery. The 'Empire State of Mind' hitmaker is reportedly influential when it comes to her style, fashion, and body. And Beyoncé is said to be open to transforming her body based on his preference or what looks sexy for him.

'She knows he's constantly got women throwing themselves at him, no matter where he goes, and of course, that makes her feel she needs to compete and keep up to hang on to his interest. Her friends are all convinced that's what's behind this make-over,' the source added.

This isn't the first time Jay-Z has been accused of pushing his wife to get plastic surgery. M.I.A. (real name Mathangi 'Maya' Arulpragasam) claimed that he asked the former Destiny's Child member to undergo a cosmetic procedure when she signed with his entertainment company Roc Nation in 2012.

M.I.A., however, claimed that the 'Lemonade' singer rejected the idea at the time, telling her now-husband, 'If I was insecure, I would have got plastic surgery.'

Circumstances could change, and this time, Beyoncé may have said 'yes'. But that remains pure speculation as the singer has not publicly confirmed undergoing any enhancement procedure.

What Did Beyoncé Say About Her Body Transformation?

In her August 2018 cover for Vogue, Beyoncé acknowledged her 'fuller' figure and attributed it to her pregnancy journey. According to the 'Crazy in Love' singer, she was '218 pounds' when she delivered her twins, Rumi and Sir, in 2017.

'To this day, my arms, shoulders, breasts, and thighs are fuller. I have a little mommy pouch, and I'm in no rush to get rid of it. I think it's real,' Beyoncé said.

In the same interview, the Grammy winner seemed unfazed by gaining weight after her pregnancies. In fact, she had learned to accept how motherhood changed her figure.

'I embraced being curvier. I accepted what my body wanted to be,' Beyoncé added.