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Betoncé Giselle Knowles was born in Houston, Texas.
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Beyoncé auditioned for an all-girl entertainment group when se was eight. She was selected along with Kelly Rowland and LaTavia Roberson and three other girls. They performed in several talent shows and later bagged a contract with Columbia Records.
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She attended Parker Elementary School. which is a music management school.
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Beyoncé was part of the group Destiny's Child.
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The girls changed the name of the group and Beyoncé's father, Matthew Knowles, served as the ban's manager.
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She also attended the High school for the Performing and Visual Arts
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Destiny's Child soon become on of the most popular R&B acts, with the release of their first, self-title album. The album had the song 'No, No, No' which came the first major hit.
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Their second album was named, 'The writing's on the wall'. it spawned the group's first No.1 single, 'Jumpin' Jumpin'' and also the super hit song 'Bills Bills Bills' and 'Say My Name'. The album sold more than * million copies worldwide.
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She act in several movies like 'Carmen: A Hip Hopera'.
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Their third album, 'survivor' was a bigger success that its predecessors. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned the group several Grammy Awards nominations. The singles 'Survivor' and 'Bootylicious' became very popular
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Destiny's Child released their last studio album, 'Destiny Fulfilled', and officially broke up in 2003.
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Beyoncé embarked on a solo career with her debut solo album, 'Dangerously in Love'. The album was a huge hit which established her as a solo artist.
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Beyoncé is now a solo artist and continues writing music
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Her album 'Dangerously in Love' earned her 5 Grammy Awards.
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She along with Rowland founded the 'Survivor Foundation' to provide transitional housing for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
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She also participated in 'The Pink Panther'.
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She released her next album, 'B;day' on her 25th birthday. The album was reviewed very positively.
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Her next album 'I Am... Sasha Fierce' sold over 8 million copies worldwide.
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She Married singer Jay-Z.
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She embarked on the 'I Am... World Tour' which consisted of 108 shows.
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Beyoncé acted in the movie 'Obssed'.
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Beyoncé sang James trademark song 'At Last' for President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama at his inaugural ball.
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'I Am... Sasha Fierce' was one of the most successful albums of her career and went on to be platinum certified in over 17 worldwide markets. The album garnered a whooping 8 Grammy Award nominations, wining 5 of them.
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She is the recipient of 9 BET Awards from 30 nominations including the one for Best Female R&B Artist.
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In bringing out her album '4' she also served as the executive producer and co-writer. The album was very well received by music critics
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She was named an ambassador for the World Humanitarian Day campaign for which she donated her song 'I Was Here' and its music video.
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Beyoncé gave birth to her first child, a daughter.
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Beyoncé made the voice of the queen in the 'Epic' Movie.
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She woned a Grammy for 'Best Traditional R&B Performance for the song 'Love on Top'.
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The album 'B'day' was accredited multi-platinum.
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Lemonade showcased the singer reeling from the romantic and sexual betrayal of her partner while acknowledging the strength found in communities of African- American women.
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Beyoncé gave birth to Rumi and Sir at 5:13 am.
