Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Rising to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, she launched a successful solo career with her debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003). Known for her vocal ability, artistic reinventions, and live performances, Beyoncé is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century. She is married to rapper Jay-Z and they have three children.
Beyoncé is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated sales of over 200 million records. She holds the record for the most Grammy wins in history with 35. Her recent projects include her album Cowboy Carter, released in March 2024, which is considered "Act II" of a planned trilogy. The album features collaborations with artists such as Post Malone and Miley Cyrus, and covers Dolly Parton's "Jolene". Following the conclusion of her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour in the summer of 2025, fans are anticipating "Act III," with speculation that it could be a rock album.
