Beyoncé Knowles is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur. She first rose to fame as a member of the girl group Destiny's Child, which became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. After the group disbanded in 2006, Beyoncé launched a successful solo career and has since become one of the most influential and well-known musicians in the world.
Born in Houston, Texas in 1981, Beyoncé showed an early interest in music and performing. She began singing in her church choir at a young age and later joined Destiny's Child, which was formed in 1990. The group released their self-titled debut album in 1998 and had several hit songs, including "No, No, No" and "Bills, Bills, Bills." Over the course of their career, Destiny's Child sold more than 60 million records worldwide and won numerous awards, including Grammy Awards.
In 2003, Beyoncé released her first solo album, "Dangerously in Love," which was a huge success. The album sold over 11 million copies worldwide and won five Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Beyoncé's solo career continued to flourish, and she has since released several more critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums, including "B'Day" (2006), "I Am... Sasha Fierce" (2008), "4" (2011), "Beyoncé" (2013), "Lemonade" (2016), and "The Lion King: The Gift" (2019).
In addition to her musical career, Beyoncé is also known for her activism and philanthropy. She has been a vocal advocate for various causes, including gender equality, LGBTQ rights, and education. Through her BeyGOOD initiative, she has also provided support for disaster relief efforts and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children and families around the world.
Beyoncé has also acted in several films and television shows, including "Dreamgirls" (2006), "Obsessed" (2009), and "Lemonade" (2016). She has also served as a voice actor in the Disney animated film "The Lion King" (2019).
Beyoncé Knowles is a talented and influential artist who has made a significant impact on the music industry and beyond. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of her generation and continues to inspire and empower millions of fans around the world.