The Queen of the music industry, Beyonce needs no introduction. The female music artist with most Grammys, Beyonce is not only a music icon but is also a fashion icon.
Everyone knows about Beyonce who is a star and unbreakable woman. But there’s more to Beyonce that many aren’t aware of such as her early life, depression, split with her girl band Destiny’s Child, and more.
Beyonce Knowles Bio, Net Worth, Personal Life, Ivy Park, Husband, Early Life And More
Let’s dive deep into the unknown life of Beyonce which is beyond the fame and the stardom.
Beyonce early life
Beyonce, full name Beyonce Giselle Knowles first open her eyes on earth on September 4, 1981. Beyonce was born in a middle-class family and was born to parents, Celestine Tina Knowles and Mathew Knowles.
Her mother, Celestine was a hairdresser and salon owner, and her father, Mathew Knowles was a sales manager. Beyonce has a sister named Solange Knowles, who is also a singer. Beyonce’s father Mathew Knowles is of African-American ethnicity and her mother is of Louisiana Creole descent.
Beyonce attended the St.Mary’s Montessori School in Houston and was enrolled in dance classes. Her singing skill was first identified by her dance instructor Darlette Johnson when Beyonce completed a song that Johnson was humming.
She later attended High School for the Performing and Visual arts and completed her schooling at Alief Elsik School. Presently, Beyonce is living in Los Angeles, with her husband and three children.
Smalls steps into the music industry
Beyonce has been active in both dance and singing groups of her schools and her interest in music became a passion after winning a school talent show when she was seven.
At an age of 18, Beyonce auditioned for an all-girl entertainment and met singer LaTavia Roberson. Beyonce was placed in a girl group named ‘Girl’s Tyme’ with three other girls and the all-girls band performed many talent show recruit in Houston. Girl’s Tyme participated in the talent show ‘Star Search’ but didn’t win the show.
When things didn’t work out well for the group, Beyonce’s father Mathew resigned his job as sales manager to manage the group. Beyonce’s family moved to different apartments as Mathew resigned from his job and the income to the family was too low that they weren’t able to afford a big flat to live in.
After performing for many other groups, Girl’s Tyme was signed by the Atlanta record but it was cut out by the company due to some reasons.
This put Beyonce’s family in a bad place and her parents got divorced. Finally, in 1995, Dwayne Wiggin’s company Grass Roots Entertainment signed the group and the group started recording their first-ever album in 1996.
Beyonce Knowles Destiny’s child
‘Girl’s Tyme’ changed the name of their group in 1996 and was named Destiny’s Child and in the short years the group was active together, they became one of the greatest girl bands of all time.
Destiny’s Child released their first debut song in 1997 and the song was ‘Killing Time’. ‘Killing Time’ was produced for the famous movie ‘Men In Black’. The group released their first single in the next year and the single ‘No, No, No’ was a huge hit. Followed by their release, Destiny’s Child released many songs Bills, Bills, Bills, Jumpin Jumpi, and Say My Name.
Things are all going well for the group until 1999 but then LeToya Luckett and Roberson showed their unhappiness and disagreements over Beyonce’s father’s managing of the group and the two were removed from the group. Singers Farrah Franklin and Michelle Williams joined the group in the position of Luckett and Roberson.
Beyonce was very depressed at that time when her former team members were removed from the group and remained tight-lipped about it and do what she does the best: singing.
The new Destiny’s Child released many evergreen songs including Survivor, Bootylicious, and Independent Women Part 1. Destiny’s child won their first Emmy for the song Survivor in 2002. The group was disbanded in 2005 and every artist of the group went on their way to pursue a solo career
Beyonce Knowles Solo career
Beyonce began her solo career in 2002 when she was featured in Jay Z’s song “03 Bonnie & Clyde”. Beyonce’s first solo album was Dangerously in Love and the album was a huge success.
The album sold over 11 million copies worldwide and the song ‘Crazy in Love’ which features Jay-Z is still considered as the best song of Beyonce’ Dangerously in Love also featured in many other famous songs of Beyonce including Baby Boy and Me, Myself, and I. Followed by her first solo album, Beyonce’s released many legendary albums including B’Day, I’Am…Sasha Fierce, 4, and Lemonade.
Beyonce won her first Grammy award as a solo artist for the song Crazy In Love and till 2021, Beyonce has won 28 Grammy awards and has become the top female who won the most Grammy Awards with a record of winning 28 Grammys.
Apart from her album, Beyonce also sang for many movies and her last song was ‘Be Alive’ for the movie King Richard.
Beyonce Knowles Movie career
Beyonce is not just a singer but she is an all-rounder and is also a talented actress. Beyonce’s acting debut was in the movie Carman: Hip Hopera, released in 2001.
She acted in many films as a leading actress which includes movies like Dream Girls, Cadillac Records, Obsessed, and The Fighting Temptations. Beyonce also voice acted for the movies Epic and the new The Lion King movie.
Beyonce Knowles Ivy Park
Beyonce launched her own athleisure clothing line named Ivy Park in 2016 and the clothing line is managed by her company, Parkwood Entertainment. The clothing line is for women only and features apparel that is suitable for every body size and type. Ivy Park collaborated with Adidas in 2019 and has launched many collections together.
Beyonce Knowles Husband and Children
Beyonce is married to the famous rapper and songwriter Jay-Z and the couple got married in 2008. Beyonce and Jay-Z started dating in 2000 and the couple is still together and is happily married. Beyonce and Jay-Z have three children, Blue Ivy Carter, Sir Carter, and Rumi Carter.
Beyonce Knowles Net worth
As of 2021, Beyonce, the empress of the music industry has an estimated net worth of $440 million. Beyonce wasn’t born with a silver spoon in her mouth and really hard worked her way into the industry. Her husband, Jay-Z is also a successful musician that has a net worth of $1.3 billion. Together, they are the power couple of the music industry.
Beyonce Knowles Height And Weight
Beyonce, who was voted as the hottest woman of the 21st century by GQ Magazine stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs about 137 lbs. Beyonce’s body measurement is 34-36-38 inches. Beyonce has brown eyes and has blonde hair.
