### Biography of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
#### 1. Early Life
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. She is the daughter of Mathew Knowles, a record manager, and Tina Knowles, a fashion designer and hair stylist. Beyoncé's talent for music was evident early on. She enrolled in various performing arts schools and was a soloist in her church choir. She also attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, where she honed her music abilities. Beyoncé's journey to stardom began when she participated in a school talent show at age seven, winning the competition with her rendition of John Lennon's "Imagine".
#### 2. Career
Beyoncé's professional music career started in the late 1990s when she, along with
Kelly-Rowland and two other friends, formed the group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father,
Mathew-Knowles, Destiny's Child quickly became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time.
After a series of successful albums with Destiny's Child, Beyoncé launched her solo career with her debut album "Dangerously in Love" in 2003. The album was a commercial success and won five Grammy Awards. Her subsequent albums, including "B'Day," "I Am... Sasha Fierce," and "Lemonade" have cemented her as a global icon known for her powerful vocals, transformative music, and captivating performances.
Apart from her music career, Beyoncé has also starred in several films, including "Dreamgirls" (2006), "Cadillac Records" (2008), and "The Lion King" (2019).
#### 3. Notable Achievements
Beyoncé is one of the most awarded artists in music history. She has won 28 Grammy Awards from 79 nominations, making her the most decorated female artist at the Grammys. Her performance and visual album "Lemonade" was a cultural phenomenon that earned critical acclaim for its exploration of race, feminism, and infidelity. Furthermore, she made history at Coachella in 2018 as the first black woman to headline the festival. Her performance, later dubbed "Beychella," was praised for its incredible artistry and homage to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
#### 4. Personal Life
Beyoncé married rapper and music mogul
Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) on April 4, 2008. The couple has three children: Blue Ivy Carter, born in 2012, and twins Rumi and Sir Carter, born in 2017. Beyoncé's marriage, miscarriage, motherhood, and views on empowerment and social justice are recurrent themes in her work, which she often uses to inspire and advocate for various causes.
Beyoncé is also known for her philanthropic efforts, including co-founding the Survivor Foundation with
Kelly-Rowland, which provides transitional housing for victims of Hurricane Katrina, and contributing to various other charitable causes through performances and donations.
Beyoncé's influence extends beyond music and film. Her commitment to cultural change, social justice, and women's rights makes her not only a leader in the entertainment industry but also a global icon revered for her ability to effect change and inspire millions.