Blue Ivy Almost Had a Very Different Name
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In an interview with Gayle King for 'CBS Mornings,' Jay-Z revealed that he and Beyoncé almost named their daughter Blue Ivy something else.
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Jay-Z and Beyonce almost chose a very different name for Blue Ivy
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Jay-Z and Beyonce Almost Chose Different Name for Blue Ivy