Off-key Beyoncé tape 'a fake'

An off-key live recording supposedly of Beyoncé on The Today Show last year has been revealed to be a fake.

The performance of hit single 'If I Were A Boy' was leaked to TMZ, but the website has since confirmed that is is a hoax.

The unnamed prankster who doctored the tape said: "It's a little bit crazy. No one in their right mind would sound like that, and no one would cheer for someone singing like that."

Beyoncé's father Mathew Knowles said: "At 12 years into her career, the last thing someone should be questioning is her vocal ability.

"That would be like questioning if Kobe Bryant could shoot a jump shot. The vocals were obviously altered."

Beyoncé told MTV News: "Of course I'm just hearing about this today - and I haven't heard it but it sounds completely ridiculous. Everyone's heard me sing.

"It's perfect timing, actually, because I'll be on The Today Show tomorrow singing 'Halo', or tonight you can watch me sing live on David Letterman! It's perfect promotion, whoever came up with that idea."