Beyonce's Darkest Secrets & Scandals Ripped Open

Randy Taraborrelli is determined to open up old wounds in his controversial new book, Becoming Beyoncé, by interviewing people close to the international star to get the truth.

According to Taraborrelli, there is far more to the the Queen of Pop then meets the eye, revealing a huge array of family secrets.  

Turns out Beyoncé’s rise to fame wasn’t as glamorous as she looks now, and her early years were a far cry from her current fairy tale life.

Among the author’s claims, during the 34-year-old star’s upbringing, her family suffered from severe financial struggles. According to insiders from the singer’s inner circle, money problems got so bad they couldn’t even afford the basics (including food or money to pay for the electrical bills).

He also reported that her parents were involved in several lawsuits regarding unpaid checks and tax liens.  

Taraborrelli also refers to the fact that the ‘Halo’ singer came from a broken family, after her parents split in 1995 (a time during which she allegedly started suffering from depression).  

The book also claims that after the singer was involved in a severe car accident with then boyfriend Lyndall Locke and cousin Angie Beyince, in which the car hit a Ford Expedition and caused it to roll across the highway. The then 16-year old star apparently ran away from the accident, in an attempt to avoice media attention and police getting involved.

And this is not all Taraborrelli addresses in his book. From Beyonce’s father’s sex addiction, to her issues with husband Jaz Z, no part of the singer’s private life remains untouched.