Beyoncé
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter
- Born: September 4, 1981 (age 41)
- Houston, Texas, U.S.
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress
- Years active: 1990–present
- Spouse(s): Jay-Z (m. 2008)
- Children: Blue Ivy Carter (b. 2012), Rumi Carter and Sir Carter (b. 2017)
Beyoncé is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the girl group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Their success led Beyoncé to pursue a solo career.
Beyoncé's debut solo album, Dangerously in Love (2003), was a critical and commercial success. It sold over 11 million copies worldwide and earned her five Grammy Awards. Her subsequent albums, B'Day (2006), I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008), 4 (2011), Beyoncé (2013), and Lemonade (2016), were also commercial successes. Beyoncé has sold over 200 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time.
In addition to her music career, Beyoncé has also starred in several films, including Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), The Pink Panther (2006), Dreamgirls (2006), Cadillac Records (2008), and Obsessed (2009). She has also been a successful entrepreneur, launching her own clothing line, fragrance, and cosmetics line.
Beyoncé is one of the most decorated artists of all time. She has won 32 Grammy Awards, 28 MTV Video Music Awards, 29 BET Awards, and 20 Billboard Music Awards. She has also been honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the BET Humanitarian Award.
Personal life
Beyoncé married rapper Jay-Z on April 4, 2008. They have three children together: a daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born in January 2012, and twins, Rumi Carter and Sir Carter, born in June 2017.
Beyoncé is a vocal advocate for gender equality and racial justice. She has spoken out against police brutality and has supported the Black Lives Matter movement. She has also donated millions of dollars to various charities and organizations.
Legacy
Beyoncé is one of the most influential artists of her generation. She has been praised for her powerful vocals, her dynamic stage presence, and her innovative music videos. She has also been credited with helping to break down barriers for women and minorities in the music industry.
Beyoncé's work has been the subject of academic study and has been praised for its social and cultural significance. She has been cited as an inspiration by many other artists, including Adele, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift.
Beyoncé is a global icon who has made a significant impact on music, fashion, and culture. She is a role model for many people around the world and her work will continue to be celebrated for years to come.
