Entertainment Music How Beyoncé and JAY-Z Worked Through Their 'Huge Problems' to Find Happiness Together as Parents "There was always tension in the air, but they both worked very hard to get to the place where are now," says a source By Melody Chiu Melody Chiu Instagram Twitter Melody Chiu is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE. She has been with the brand since 2009, editing, writing and reporting across all entertainment verticals. She oversees PEOPLE's music and events coverage and has written cover stories on Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Melissa McCarthy, Blake Shelton and Sandra Oh. The Los Angeles native graduated from the University of Southern California and has appeared on Extra!, The Talk, Access Hollywood and Good Morning America. People Editorial Guidelines Published on July 19, 2017 08:00 AM Share Tweet Pin Email The Carters are over the moon with their two new additions, Rumi and Sir Carter, but it wasn’t so long ago that a happy family wasn’t a sure thing. “It is not a secret that Beyoncé and Jay had huge problems a couple of years ago,” an insider tells PEOPLE exclusively about the duo, who are also parents to 5½-year-old daughter Blue Ivy. “It was obvious to everyone that spent time with them.” Jason Miller/Getty Despite their marital issues — which both have opened up about on their most recent albums — they stayed united because of their roles as parents. For more details on JAY-Z and Beyoncé’s first month with their brand-new twins, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday. “Even though they didn’t get along great, they were together a lot because of Blue,” says the insider. “There was always tension in the air, but they both worked very hard to get to the place where they are now.” Settled for the summer in an over-the-top, $400,000 a month rental home in Malibu, the stars are focusing on their family. RELATED VIDEO: Beyoncé Shares First Photo of Twins Sir and Rumi Carter “They are very excited about adding babies to the family,” says the source of the twins, who were born on June 13. “Jay was great during Beyoncé’s pregnancy and continues to be great. He loves being a dad and Beyoncé seems very happy.”