Jay-Z appeared as himself and played Beyoncé’s love interest in the 2003 music video for “Crazy in Love.”
The song was Beyoncé’s first solo Billboard Hot 100 number-one single and featured a guest rap from Jay-Z. Its video, directed by Jake Nava, presents Beyoncé in a series of choreographed scenes, including the memorable red-dress sequence and a dramatic dance finale.
“Crazy in Love” became an important early marker of the pair’s musical partnership. Jay-Z’s rap and Beyoncé’s vocal performance were central to the single’s identity, while the video helped establish Beyoncé as a major solo visual performer.
The song was released on Dangerously in Love, Beyoncé’s 2003 debut solo album. It is distinct from later collaborations such as “Drunk in Love,” which appeared on Beyoncé’s self-titled 2013 album. Jay-Z and Beyoncé married in 2008.