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Beyoncé is an iconic American performer known for her powerhouse singing and dancing abilities, earning her the nickname "Queen Bey".
Beyoncé is an American singer, songwriter, and overall pop music icon. She rose to fame as of the lead vocalist of the R&B girl-group Destiny's Child in the late 1990s and has since become one of the world's bestselling musical artists of all-time. She has released multiple platinum albums and was honored with over 20 Grammy Awards.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beyoncé is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On September 4, 1981, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is born in Houston, Texas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of Destiny’s Child</div><div class='timeline-text'>Beyoncé forms the R&B girl group Destiny's Child with LaTavia Roberson and Kelly Rowland.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Destiny’s Child Reaches Number One on Billboard Hot 100</div><div class='timeline-text'>The group's single "No, No, No" reaches number one on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Debut Solo Album Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Beyoncé releases her debut solo album Dangerously in Love which goes on to be certified platinum four times.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marriage to Jay-Z</div><div class='timeline-text'>Beyoncé marries rapper Jay-Z in a private ceremony in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beyoncé Performs at the Super Bowl</div><div class='timeline-text'>Performs during halftime of Super Bowl XLVII with Destiny's Child and halftime show headliner, Bruno Mars.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Release of Black Is King Visual Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>Releases her visual album Black Is King to accompany her 2019 album The Lion King: The Gift.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Female Artist to Headline Coachella</h3><p class='facts-text'>Beyoncé was the first female artist ever to headline the world-famous Coachella music festival in 2018.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Most Grammys Won by a Female Artist</h3><p class='facts-text'>Beyoncé holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won by a female artist with 24 awards.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Holds Guinness World Record for Most Twitter Followers</h3><p class='facts-text'>Beyoncé is the most followed person on Twitter, with over 128 million followers, and holds the Guinness World Record for this title.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was a Member of an All-Female R&B Group</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before becoming a solo artist, Beyoncé was a member of the all-female group Destiny’s Child which released four best selling albums.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started Singing at Age</h3><p class='facts-text'>Beyoncé began singing at age 7 with her daughter Blue Ivy, who is now 9 years old. They have both been featured on many of her songs together.</p></div></div>
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress who was born on September 4, 1981 and is currently 42 years old. She is best known for her powerful vocals, her forward-thinking fashion choices, and her influence in modern pop culture as a successful solo artist, as a member of the group Destiny's Child, and as a member of her husband Jay Z's The Carters music duo.
