Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, born September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups. After the group disbanded, she launched a solo career that achieved both critical and commercial success. Her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love (2003), earned multiple Grammy Awards and produced hit singles such as “Crazy in Love.” Subsequent albums include B'Day (2006), I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008), Beyoncé (2013), Lemonade (2016), and Renaissance (2022), each contributing to her reputation for vocal versatility, inventive visuals, and crossover appeal across pop, R&B, and hip hop.

Beyond studio albums, Beyoncé has released visual projects and live performances that have been influential in contemporary music, including the concept album Lemonade and the Renaissance era's emphasis on dance and club culture. She is a founder of Parkwood Entertainment, a management and production company, and has led philanthropic initiatives through BeyGOOD.

Her work has earned numerous awards, including multiple Grammys and a Primetime Emmy, recognizing her as a leading figure in music and popular culture. She is known for high-profile partnerships, fashion influence, and advocacy on issues such as racial equity, disaster relief, and education.

Beyoncé is married to rapper Jay-Z since 2008, and the couple has three children: Blue Ivy, and twins Rumi and Sir Carter.