Beyoncés

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, known professionally as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Houston, Texas, she rose to prominence in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. After the group's hiatus, she launched a solo career with Dangerously in Love (2003), which included chart-topping singles and earned several major awards.

Her subsequent albums—B'Day (2006), I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008), 4 (2011), Beyoncé (2013), Lemonade (2016), and Renaissance (2022)—span R&B, pop, hip hop, and soul, and are noted for their visual components, experimentation, and themes such as empowerment, identity, and social issues. Beyoncé is known for innovative music videos and live productions, as well as for establishing Parkwood Entertainment and contributing to philanthropic efforts through BeyGood and related initiatives.

Married to rapper Jay-Z since 2008, Beyoncé has three children, Blue Ivy Carter and twins Rumi and Sir. She has received numerous awards, including multiple Grammys, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in contemporary music and culture.