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Birth
Betoncé Giselle Knowles was born in Houston, Texas. -
Girls Tyme
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. -
School
She attended Parker Elementary School. which is a music management school. -
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Group Career
Beyoncé was part of the group Destiny's Child. -
Destiny's Child
The girls changed the name of the group and Beyoncé's father, Matthew Knowles, served as the ban's manager. -
High school
She also attended the High school for the Performing and Visual Arts -
Destiny's Child debut album
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. -
The Writting's on the Wall
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. -
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
She act in several movies like 'Carmen: A Hip Hopera'. -
Survivor
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 -
Destiny Fulfilled
Destiny's Child released their last studio album, 'Destiny Fulfilled', and officially broke up in 2003. -
Solo career
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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Solo Career
Beyoncé is now a solo artist and continues writing music -
46th Annual Grammy Awards
Her album 'Dangerously in Love' earned her 5 Grammy Awards. -
Survivor Foundation
She along with Rowland founded the 'Survivor Foundation' to provide transitional housing for victims of Hurricane Katrina. -
The Pink Panther
She also participated in 'The Pink Panther'. -
B'day
She released her next album, 'B;day' on her 25th birthday. The album was reviewed very positively. -
I Am... Sasha Fierce
Her next album 'I Am... Sasha Fierce' sold over 8 million copies worldwide. -
Jay-Z
She Married singer Jay-Z. -
I Am... World Tour
She embarked on the 'I Am... World Tour' which consisted of 108 shows. -
Obssed
Beyoncé acted in the movie 'Obssed'. -
Inagural Ball
Beyoncé sang James trademark song 'At Last' for President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama at his inaugural ball. -
I Am... Sasha Fierce Platinum
'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. -
BET Awards
She is the recipient of 9 BET Awards from 30 nominations including the one for Best Female R&B Artist. -
4
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 -
World Humanitarian Day
She was named an ambassador for the World Humanitarian Day campaign for which she donated her song 'I Was Here' and its music video. -
Blue Ivy
Beyoncé gave birth to her first child, a daughter. -
Epic
Beyoncé made the voice of the queen in the 'Epic' Movie. -
Best Traditional R&B Performance
She woned a Grammy for 'Best Traditional R&B Performance for the song 'Love on Top'. -
B'day Platinum
The album 'B'day' was accredited multi-platinum. -
Lemonade
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. -
Sir & Rumi Carter
Beyoncé gave birth to Rumi and Sir at 5:13 am.
