Who is Beyoncé?
Beyoncé is an American singer, songwriter and performer who rose to fame with Destiny's Child and became one of the biggest solo stars in the world. She holds the record for the most Grammy Awards of any artist.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter was born in 1981 in Houston, Texas. In the late 1990s, she led the girl group Destiny's Child, known for hits like Say My Name and Survivor. Her first solo album, Dangerously in Love, in 2003, included the hit Crazy in Love. Other famous songs include Single Ladies, Halo and Formation.
Her albums Lemonade in 2016 and Renaissance in 2022 were praised as artistic landmarks. In 2025, her country-inspired album Cowboy Carter won the Grammy for Album of the Year, her first win in that category. She has won more Grammy Awards than any other artist.
Performer and businesswoman
Beyoncé is known for spectacular live shows, including her Coachella performance in 2018 and stadium tours such as the Renaissance World Tour and the Cowboy Carter Tour. She also runs her own entertainment company, Parkwood. Her fans are known as the Beyhive.
Did You Know?
Beyoncé's 2013 album, released without any announcement, popularized the idea of a surprise album drop.