Beyonce Knowles ends silence on Jay Z romance

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Beyonce Knowles has finally spoken out about her romance with hip-hop star Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, branding the 99 Problems hitmaker "easy" to love.

The 'Deja Vu' singer has previously refused to comment on the pair's connection, despite countless sightings of them together in public and several musical collaborations.

The pair have been dating since 2003 but Knowles has been notoriously guarded about discussing her private life in the press.

However, she tells MTV.com, "It's very easy. He's so quick. And we respect each other. If I have any suggestions he respects it. If he has any suggestions, I respect it."

"It's just, I don't know, easy. And fun."