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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, known mononymously as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and actress. Born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas, she rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. After the group went on hiatus, Beyoncé launched a highly successful solo career.
Her debut album, "Dangerously in Love" (2003), was a commercial success and won five Grammy Awards. It included hits like "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy." Her subsequent albums have also been highly successful, blending R&B, pop, hip hop, and soul influences. Notable albums include "B'Day" (2006), "I Am... Sasha Fierce" (2008), which introduced her alter ego Sasha Fierce and featured hits like "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," "4" (2011), "Beyoncé" (2013), a visual album that emphasized her creative control, "Lemonade" (2016), which was praised for its exploration of black identity and infidelity, and "Renaissance" (2022), celebrating dance music and black culture.
Beyond her music career, Beyoncé has also made a name for herself as an actress, with roles in films such as "Austin Powers in Goldmember" (2002), "Dreamgirls" (2006), and "The Lion King" (2019), where she voiced Nala. She is known for her philanthropic efforts, including her BeyGOOD initiative, which aims to inspire people to be kind, charitable, and to do good for others.
Beyoncé is recognized for her powerful vocals, electrifying performances, and innovative music videos. She has won numerous awards, including 28 Grammy Awards, making her one of the most awarded artists in Grammy history. She is married to rapper Jay-Z, with whom she has three children, and together they form one of the music industry's most powerful couples. Beyoncé's influence extends beyond music; she is a cultural icon who has used her platform to advocate for women's rights, social justice, and Black Lives Matter.
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