Early reports made it sound like Jay-Z and Beyoncé received royal treatment at the hospital where Beyoncé gave birth. The stories claimed that the superstar couple rented out an entire floor of the hospital for over a million dollars and hired security to protect their space, enraging others in the facility who felt like they weren't being given the proper attention. Lenox Hill Hospital spokesperson Frank Danza told MTV he was "troubled by the misinformation," and he released a statement.
The hospital's statement:
In other news, Jay and Beyoncé have released an official statement via Beyoncé's blog. Despite all the gossip, rumor-spreading, and attention, they sound calm, happy, and thankful.
Joint statement from Beyoncé and Jay-Z: