Beyonce And Jay Z Have Had Silent Seperations -Cousin Shanica Knowles

Beyonce 's cousin has claimed she and husband Jay Z have endured a number of "silent separations" over the years.

The singer's new album Lemonade prompted a lot of speculation the rapper had cheated on his wife - which lyrics seemingly referencing infidelity - and now actress Shanica Knowles has opened up on the record and their relationship.  Speaking to heat magazine , she said:

"Beyonce has been encouraged to write about the affair rumours to help her deal with it all and help her determine whether she could work through everything or have to end the marriage.

This has been a long process and I've heard they've had to deal with silent separations and splits over the past few years, but Bey is praying this album will actually save her marriage.": "She's been through the intense anger and I think she's now learning to forgive Jay.

The next few months are going to be the test - this is make or break for them - but he's determined to do everything she can to make it work.