Beyoncé
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter
Date of Birth: September 4, 1981
Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, USA
Height: ~169 cm (5′6½″)
Weight: ~62 kg (137 lbs) — public estimates
Religion: Christian (Methodist, raised)
Nationality: American
Ancestry: African-American; Louisiana Creole heritage
Languages: English (native); some Spanish
Marital Status: Married — Jay-Z (since 2008) • Marriages: 1
Children: Blue Ivy (2012), Rumi (2017), Sir (2017)
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Actress, Entrepreneur
Education: Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (attended)
Net Worth: $500M+ (public estimates, unverified)
Total Social Followers: IG 300M+; FB 60M+; ~X 15M
Businesses: Parkwood Entertainment; IVY PARK
Current Label: Parkwood / Columbia
Current Residence: Los Angeles & New York (reported)
Number of Houses: Multiple (Los Angeles, New York, Houston ties)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Houston; performed in local competitions from childhood.
- Teens: joined and led Destiny’s Child, managed by Parkwood’s precursors and family team.
- Early training included dance, choir, and stage performance; breakthrough on Star Search–era talent circuits.
- Built a creative company (Parkwood Entertainment) to control artistic and business decisions.
- Maintained strong ties to Houston while developing global projects and tours.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1997–2005: Destiny’s Child era — multi-platinum albums; global tours.
- 2003: Solo debut Dangerously in Love — “Crazy in Love,” “Baby Boy.”
- 2008: Marries Jay-Z; releases I Am… Sasha Fierce — “Single Ladies.”
- 2013: Self-titled visual album Beyoncé drops unannounced; shifts release strategy industry-wide.
- 2016: Lemonade — acclaimed visual album & tour.
- 2018: Historic Coachella headliner (“Beychella”); concert film later released.
- 2019: Stars/produces for Disney’s The Lion King; curates The Gift.
- 2022: Renaissance (Act I) — dance/house-inspired era.
- 2023–2024: Renaissance World Tour & concert film; blockbuster grosses.
- Mar 2024: Releases Cowboy Carter (Act II); “Texas Hold ’Em” tops multiple charts.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Record 32 Grammy Awards (most in history).
- Multiple MTV VMAs, BET, NAACP Image Awards, and Billboard honors.
- Peabody & Emmy-recognized visual projects; Golden Globe/Oscar song nominations (various years).
- Numerous world tour records and box-office milestones.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Her middle name is “Giselle.”
- Alter-ego “Sasha Fierce” framed a distinct performance persona.
- She surprise-released two full visual albums: Beyoncé (2013) and Lemonade (2016) had cinematic components.
- “Texas Hold ’Em” (2024) made her one of the few artists to top pop and country charts.
- She co-founded Parkwood Entertainment for creative control.
- The BeyHive — her fanbase — is among the most active online communities.
- First Black woman to headline Coachella; performance dubbed “Beychella.”
- Blue Ivy Carter has a Grammy as a featured contributor on “Brown Skin Girl.”
- She has starred in films including Dreamgirls and voiced Nala in The Lion King (2019).
- Known for meticulous live vocals paired with highly complex choreography.
- “Single Ladies” hand-choreography became a global meme and dance trend.
- Her mother Tina Knowles influenced early fashion direction and styling.
- IVY PARK has collaborated with global sportswear brands.
- She often integrates live marching bands and HBCU culture references.
- She executive-produces many of her music videos and films.
- She has multiple wax figures in Madame Tussauds worldwide.
- Her tours are known for sophisticated lighting and stage engineering.
- Has recorded in several languages and genres across eras.
- Her philanthropic work includes scholarships and disaster relief initiatives.
- Frequently sets streaming and sales records on release weekends.
- Maintains a relatively private personal life despite global fame.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beyoncé born and where?
September 4, 1981 — Houston, Texas, USA.
Is she married and does she have children?
Yes — married to Jay-Z since 2008. Children: Blue Ivy (2012), twins Rumi and Sir (2017).
How tall is Beyoncé and what is her weight?
Around 169 cm (5′6½″) and ~62 kg (137 lbs), based on public estimates.
What languages does Beyoncé speak?
English (native); some Spanish.
What are her most famous albums/songs?
Dangerously in Love, Beyoncé, Lemonade, Renaissance, Cowboy Carter; “Crazy in Love,” “Single Ladies,” “Halo,” “Formation,” “Texas Hold ’Em.”
How many Grammys has she won?
A record 32 Grammy Awards.
Did she act in films?
Yes — including Dreamgirls, Obsessed, and voice role as Nala in The Lion King (2019).
What is Parkwood Entertainment?
Her management/production company overseeing music, film, and creative direction.
What is IVY PARK?
Her athleisure/fashion brand, launched with major sportswear collaborations.
What genre is her music?
Primarily R&B/pop, expanding into soul, hip-hop, dance, and country influences.
Where does she live currently?
Reportedly splits time between Los Angeles and New York; strong ties to Houston.
Has she recently toured?
Yes — the Renaissance World Tour concluded in 2024 alongside a concert film.
What’s her 2024–2025 era?
Cowboy Carter (Act II) and related projects following the Renaissance era.
What philanthropic work is she known for?
Scholarships, disaster relief, and community initiatives via BeyGOOD and partnerships.
What vocal range does she have?
Often described as mezzo-soprano with extensive agility and control.
Has she set notable records?
Yes — including most Grammy wins, tour grosses, and streaming records across eras.