Overview
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( (listen) bee-ON-say; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Beyoncé has been noted for her boundary-pushing artistry and her vocal prowess. Her success has made her a cultural icon and earned her the nickname "Queen Bey".
Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of her debut album Dangerously in Love (2003), which featured the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". Following the 2006 disbanding of Destiny's Child, Beyoncé released her second solo album, B'Day, which contained singles "Irreplaceable" ...
Facts
| Also known as | Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, Beyoncé Knowles, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter |
| Born | 4 Sep. 1981 (Age: 41), in Houston |
| Area | United States |
| Years active | 26 |
| Status | Active |
| Gender | Female |
| Married to | JAY‐Z (2008-) |
| Involved with | |
| Parent(s) | Mathew Knowles |
| Children | Blue Ivy Carter |
| Role(s) | Producer (executive)PerformerWriterLead Vocals |
| Label(s) | ColumbiaParkwood EntertainmentSony MusicMusic World MusicSony BMG Music EntertainmentSony Records InternationalInterscope RecordsRCASony Urban Music[no label] |
| Label management | Parkwood Entertainment (label founder)B-Day Publishing (personal publisher) |
