Beyoncé's Early Life and Destiny's Child
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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born on ______, 1981, in Houston, Texas

September 4

______'s Child was the name of the debut album released in 1998

Destiny's

Beyoncé's debut solo album, released in 2003, was titled ______ in Love

Dangerously

Beyoncé was named one of the most influential people in the world by ______ Magazine

<p>TIME</p> Signup and view all the answers

Beyoncé is an advocate for ______ empowerment

<p>black</p> Signup and view all the answers

Beyoncé is the founder of the ______ initiative, which supports various charitable causes

<p>BeyGOOD</p> Signup and view all the answers

Beyoncé is married to rapper and entrepreneur ______-Z

<p>Jay</p> Signup and view all the answers

Beyoncé's first child, born in 2012, is named ______ Ivy Carter

<p>Blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Beyoncé's mother's occupation?

<p>Costume designer</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Beyoncé start performing?

<p>Young age</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Destiny's Child's most successful album?

<p>The Writing's on the Wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who featured in Beyoncé's hit single 'Crazy in Love'?

<p>Jay-Z</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of Beyoncé's debut solo album?

<p>Dangerously in Love</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Destiny's Child's debut album?

<p>Destiny's Child</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the members of Destiny's Child?

<p>Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of Beyoncé's self-titled album released in 2013?

<p>Beyoncé</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the hit single from Destiny's Child's album Survivor?

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Who featured in Beyoncé's hit single 'Beautiful Liar'?

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Study Notes

Early Life and Career

  • Born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas
  • Started performing at a young age, singing in local talent shows and competitions
  • Formed girl group Girl's Tyme with friends, which later became Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child

  • Signed with Mathew Knowles' record label in 1995
  • Released debut album "Destiny's Child" in 1998, which sold over 1 million copies
  • Released subsequent albums "The Writing's on the Wall" (1999) and "Survivor" (2001)
  • The group became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time

Solo Career

  • Released debut solo album "Dangerously in Love" in 2003, which earned five Grammy nominations
  • Subsequent albums include "B'Day" (2006), "I Am... Sasha Fierce" (2008), "4" (2011), "Beyoncé" (2013), and "Lemonade" (2016)
  • Experimented with various genres, including R&B, pop, rock, and hip-hop

Accolades and Impact

  • Won 28 Grammy Awards, making her one of the most awarded artists in Grammy history
  • Named one of the most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine (2013 and 2019)
  • Advocate for feminism, black empowerment, and LGBTQ+ rights
  • Founder of the BeyGOOD initiative, which supports various charitable causes

Personal Life

  • Married to rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z in 2008
  • Mother of three children: Blue Ivy Carter (born 2012), Rumi Carter (born 2017), and Sir Carter (born 2017)

Early Life and Career

  • Born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas
  • Started performing at a young age, participating in local talent shows and competitions
  • Formed girl group Girl's Tyme with friends, which later evolved into Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child

  • Signed with Mathew Knowles' record label in 1995
  • Released debut album "Destiny's Child" in 1998, selling over 1 million copies
  • Released subsequent albums "The Writing's on the Wall" (1999) and "Survivor" (2001)
  • Became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time

Solo Career

  • Released debut solo album "Dangerously in Love" in 2003, earning five Grammy nominations
  • Subsequent albums include "B'Day" (2006), "I Am...Sasha Fierce" (2008), "4" (2011), "Beyoncé" (2013), and "Lemonade" (2016)
  • Experimented with various genres, including R&B, pop, rock, and hip-hop

Accolades and Impact

  • Won 28 Grammy Awards, making her one of the most awarded artists in Grammy history
  • Named one of the most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine in 2013 and 2019
  • Advocate for feminism, black empowerment, and LGBTQ+ rights
  • Founder of the BeyGOOD initiative, supporting various charitable causes

Personal Life

  • Married to rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z in 2008
  • Mother of three children: Blue Ivy Carter (born 2012), Rumi Carter (born 2017), and Sir Carter (born 2017)

Early Life and Career

  • Born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas
  • Raised in a musical family with mother Tina Knowles, a seamstress and costume designer, and father Mathew Knowles, a record manager
  • Started performing at a young age, singing in local talent shows and competitions
  • Formed the R&B girl group Destiny's Child in 1990 with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams

Destiny's Child

  • Released debut album "Destiny's Child" in 1998, featuring the hit single "No, No, No"
  • Released "The Writing's on the Wall" in 1999, featuring hits "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name"
  • Released "Survivor" in 2001, featuring hit singles "Independent Women Part 1" and "Bootylicious"
  • Group disbanded in 2005

Solo Career

  • Released debut solo album "Dangerously in Love" in 2003, featuring hits "Crazy in Love" (feat. Jay-Z) and "Baby Boy" (feat. Sean Paul)
  • Released "B'Day" in 2006, featuring "Irreplaceable" and "Beautiful Liar" (feat. Shakira)
  • Released "I Am...Sasha Fierce" in 2008, featuring hits "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
  • Released "4" in 2011, featuring "Run the World (Girls)" and "Love on Top"
  • Released self-titled album "Beyoncé" in 2013, featuring "Drunk in Love" (feat. Jay-Z) and "Partition"
  • Released "Lemonade" in 2016, featuring "Formation" and "Sorry"
  • Released "Renaissance" in 2022, featuring "Break My Soul"

Personal Life

  • Married rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z in 2008
  • Has three children: Blue Ivy Carter (born 2012), Rumi Carter (born 2017), and Sir Carter (born 2017)

Impact and Legacy

  • Known as the "Queen Bey" for her powerful voice, captivating performances, and empowering lyrics
  • Has won 28 Grammy Awards, making her one of the most awarded artists in Grammy history
  • Named one of the most influential people in the world by TIME magazine
  • Vocal advocate for feminism, racial equality, and LGBTQ+ rights

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