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Beyonce Knowles Biography

(Singer-Songwriter, Actress and Lead Singer of the R&B Group ‘Destiny’s Child’)

Birthday: September 4, 1981 (Virgo)

Born In: Houston, Texas, United States

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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, more popularly known as Beyoncé, is an R&B artist who first rose to fame as the lead singer of the all-girl group Destiny’s Child, which included Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. After a highly successful stint with the group, which became one of the world’s best-selling girl groups, Beyoncé embarked on a solo career. Her solo career began with a bang; her debut album, Dangerously in Love, won five Grammy Awards and sold nearly 10 million copies worldwide. Even as a child, she displayed a keen interest in music and dance from an early age and regularly participated in local talent shows. She surprised her school authorities when she won a talent show at the age of seven, defeating contestants much older than her. She initially formed a girls' group called Girl’s Tyme with some friends before it was later rebranded as Destiny’s Child. Recognizing her talent, her father decided to become her manager. Destiny’s Child went on to become one of the most successful girl groups of all time. After this, Beyoncé ventured into an even more successful solo career as a singer and actress.

Birthday: September 4, 1981 (Virgo)

Born In: Houston, Texas, United States

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, Beyonce Giselle Knowles

Age: 43 Years, 43 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Jay-Z

father: Mathew Knowles

mother: Celestine Beyonce

siblings: Nixon Knowles, Solange Knowles

children: Blue Ivy Carter, Rumi Carter, Sir Carter

Born Country: United States

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Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

Personality: ISFJ

City: Houston, Texas

U.S. State: Texas

Founder/Co-Founder: Survivor Foundation

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awards: 2012 - International Artist Award for best female artist
2011 - Billboard Millennium Award for best music
2008 - Legend Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts

2010 - Grammy awards won for female artist
- MTV Video Music Award for best muisc
1998 - Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards for Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year

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You wanted to know

  • 1

    What was Beyoncé's first album?

    Beyoncé's first album was "Dangerously in Love," released in 2003.
  • 2

    How many Grammy Awards has Beyoncé won?

    Beyoncé has won a total of 28 Grammy Awards as of 2021.
  • 3

    What is Beyoncé's clothing line called?

    Beyoncé's clothing line is called Ivy Park.
  • 4

    How many children does Beyoncé have?

    Beyoncé has three children: Blue Ivy, Sir, and Rumi.
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    What was the name of Beyoncé's girl group before going solo?

    Before going solo, Beyoncé was a part of the girl group Destiny's Child.

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Childhood & Early Life
She is the daughter of Mathew Knowles and Tina. His father was a sales manager while her mother worked as a hairdresser and salon owner.
She attended St. Mary’s Elementary School where she also learned to dance. She loved singing from a young age.
She enrolled in Parker Elementary School, a music magnet school in 1990 and also attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts before moving on to the Alief Elsik High School.
She auditioned for an all-girl entertainment group when she was eight. She was selected along with Kelly Rowland and LaTavia Roberson and put in a group called Girl’s Tyme with three other girls. The group performed in several talent shows and later bagged a contract with Columbia Records.
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Career
The girls changed the name of the group to Destiny’s Child in 1993 and released their self-titled debut album in 1997. The album had the song ‘No, No, No’ which became their first major hit.
Their second album, ‘The Writing’s on the Wall’ was out in 1999. It spawned the group’s first No.1 single, ‘Jumpin’ Jumpin’ and also the super hit songs ‘Bills Bills Bills’ and ‘Say My Name’. The album sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.
Their third album, ‘Survivor’ was even a bigger success than its predecessors. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned the group several Grammy Award nominations. The singles ‘Survivor’ and ‘Bootylicious’ became very popular.
Motivated by the success of her girls’ group, Beyonce embarked on a solo career with her debut solo album, ‘Dangerously in Love’ in 2003. The songs included uptempos and ballads inspired by R&B and soul genres with elements of hip hop and Arabic music. The album was a huge hit which established her as a solo star.
She released her next album, ‘B’Day’ on her 25th birthday, 4 September, 2006. The music style of the album is borrowed from a range of styles like funk, hip hop and R&B that were popular during the 1970s-80s. The album was reviewed very positively.
She featured in a combination of slow and midtempo pop and R&B ballads, and more upbeat electropop and Europop genres in her next album ‘I Am… Sasha Fierce’ in 2008. The album sold over eight million copies worldwide. She embarked on the ‘I Am… World Tour’ in March 2009 which consisted of 108 shows.
In bringing out her album ‘4’ in 2011, she also served as the executive producer and co-writer. She attempted to bring traditional R&B back to contemporary music. The album was very well received by music critics.
In addition to her music career she has also appeared in several movies like ‘Carmen: A Hip Hopera’ (2001), ‘The Pink Panther’ (2006), ‘Obsessed’ (2009), and ‘Epic’ (2013).
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Major Works
Her debut album, ‘Dangerously in Love’ was the one which successfully cemented her reputation as a solo artist. The album which debuted at No.1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart was a big commercial as well as critical success which earned her five Grammy Awards.

The album ‘B’Day’ registered her highest debut-week sales. It included the hit singles ‘Déjà vu’, ‘Irreplaceable’ and ‘Beautiful Liar’. It was successful not just in the U.S. but also internationally and was accredited multi-platinum.

‘I Am… Sasha Fierce’ was one of the most successful albums of her career so far. The album was inspired by folk and alternative rock and went on to be platinum certified in over 17 worldwide markets. The album garnered a whooping eight Grammy Award nominations, winning five of them.
Awards & Achievements
She has won 17 Grammy Awards from 46 nominations, becoming the third most honored woman in Grammy History. Her most recent Grammy win is for Best Traditional R&B Performance for the song ‘Love on Top’ in 2013.
She is the recipient of nine BET Awards from 30 nominations including the one for Best Female R&B Artist in 2011.
Personal Life & Legacy
She married singer Jay-Z in 2008 and gave birth to her first child, a daughter, in 2012.
She along with Rowland founded the Survivor Foundation in 2005 to provide transitional housing for victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
She was named an ambassador for the 2012 World Humanitarian Day campaign for which she donated her song ‘I Was Here’ and its music video.
Facts About Beyonce Knowles
Beyoncé is known for her incredible work ethic and attention to detail, often spending countless hours perfecting her performances and music videos to ensure they meet her high standards.
Beyoncé is a talented actress as well as a singer, having starred in several successful films such as Dreamgirls and The Lion King.
Beyoncé is a philanthropist who has supported various charitable causes, including providing relief efforts for natural disasters and advocating for social justice issues.
Beyoncé is a dedicated mother to her three children, often sharing heartwarming moments with them on social media and incorporating them into her music and performances.
Beyoncé is a fashion icon, known for her daring and innovative style choices that have influenced trends in the industry.

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