Jay-Z and Beyonce have changed their names.

The happily married hip-hop/R&B power couple have joined and hyphenated their names. From now on they’ll be known as Shawn Knowles-Carter and Beyonce Knowles-Carter.

Actually, they’ll still always be known as Jay-Z and Beyonce to us, but isn’t it sweet that they’ve done this?

A source told The Daily Star that “They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce’s parents didn’t have any sons and they’re keen to keep the name going strong, especially if they don’t produce any children themselves.”

The former Destiny’s Child singer has been touring the world this year under her pseudonym Sasha Fierce.

Beyonce And Jay-Z Changing Their Names