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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, born on September 4, 1981, is a globally renowned American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman. Often called "Queen Bey," she has become a major cultural figure in the 21st...Read More »

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Beyoncé Bio & Journey

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, born on September 4, 1981, is a globally renowned American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman. Often called "Queen Bey," she has become a major cultural figure in the 21st century. With a career spanning over two decades, Beyoncé is celebrated for her powerful voice and energetic live performances. Rolling Stone named her the world's greatest living entertainer and one of the best vocalists ever. With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Beyoncé is one of the best-selling music artists ever. She holds a record 32 Grammy Awards and has won numerous other honors, including MTV Video Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and BET Awards. Time magazine has recognized her as one of the 100 women who have defined the 21st century.

Beyoncé began performing as a child, taking part in various singing and dancing competitions. She gained fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the most successful girl groups of all time. After the group went on a break, she launched her solo career with her debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which was a huge success. She followed it with more number-one albums, including B'Day (2006), I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008), and 4 (2011).

Beyoncé later founded her own company, Parkwood Entertainment, and released two groundbreaking visual albums, Beyoncé (2013) and Lemonade (2016), both of which received critical acclaim for exploring themes of feminism and womanhood. In 2022, she released the dance-inspired album Renaissance, and her 2024 album Cowboy Carter expanded her range with country music. She is the first female artist to have her first eight solo studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

Beyoncé FAQs

How many kids does Beyoncé have with Jay-Z?

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z have three children together: Blue Ivy Carter (born in 2012), and twins Rumi and Sir Carter (born in 2017). Blue Ivy has already started making her mark in music, even winning a Grammy alongside her mom for 'Brown Skin Girl' when she was just 9 years old.

What is Beyoncé's real full name?

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Beyoncé's full name is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter. She was born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles in Houston, Texas, and added 'Carter' after marrying Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) in 2008. Her unique first name was actually her mother's maiden name.

Is Cowboy Carter actually a country album?

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Not exactly. Beyoncé has never referred to her album Cowboy Carter as country. Conversely, her statement of "This ain't a country album, it's a Beyoncé album" continues to be used in the promotion and marketing of the album. It's more accurately described as a genre-blending album that explores Americana and highlights Black contributions to country music, but it's fundamentally a Beyoncé album with country influences.

How much is Beyoncé worth?

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Beyoncé's net worth is estimated to be around $600-800 million as of 2024. Combined with Jay-Z, they're worth over $2 billion, making them one of the wealthiest power couples in entertainment. Her wealth comes from music sales, touring, business ventures like Ivy Park, and various investments.

What was the original name of Destiny's Child?

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Before becoming Destiny's Child, the group was originally called 'Girls Tyme' when Beyoncé was just 9 years old. They performed on Star Search in 1993 under this name but lost. The group went through several name changes before settling on Destiny's Child, which was inspired by a passage from the Book of Isaiah.

Why did Beyoncé release Lemonade and what was it about?

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Lemonade (2016) was Beyoncé's deeply personal visual album that addressed infidelity in her marriage with Jay-Z, themes of Black womanhood, and generational trauma. The album was groundbreaking because it was her most vulnerable work, dealing with betrayal, healing, and ultimately forgiveness. It's considered one of her most important artistic statements and cultural moments.

How many Grammy Awards has Beyoncé won?

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Beyoncé holds the record for most Grammy wins by any artist in history with 32 Grammys total - including both her solo career and her time with Destiny's Child. She broke the all-time record in February 2023 and continues to add to this number. She's also the most nominated artist in Grammy history.

What happened with Beyoncé at the 2009 VMAs with Taylor Swift?

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During Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video at the 2009 MTV VMAs, Kanye West interrupted and said Beyoncé had 'one of the best videos of all time.' Beyoncé looked shocked and uncomfortable during the incident. Later that night, when Beyoncé won Video of the Year, she called Taylor back on stage to finish her speech, showing pure class and grace in handling the awkward situation.

Is Renaissance part of a trilogy?

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Yes, Renaissance (2022) was announced as Act I of a planned trilogy. Cowboy Carter is the second of a planned trilogy of albums, following Renaissance (2022). Fans are eagerly waiting for Act III, though Beyoncé hasn't revealed much about what the final installment will sound like or when it might be released.