BEYONCE

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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, born in 1981, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She is known for her vocal ability, musical versatility, and live performances. Beyoncé first gained fame as a member of Destiny's Child, which sold 60 million records. Her solo career began in 2003 with the album Dangerously in Love. She has since released multiple successful albums, including B'Day, I Am... Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé, Lemonade, and Renaissance. Beyoncé is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 21st century. Her 2024 album, Cowboy Carter, made her the first Black artist to win a country music Grammy in 50 years.

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Beyoncé's full name is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, and she was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. Her mother is of Louisiana Creole heritage, while her father is African American.

Beyoncé's younger sister, Solange Knowles, is also a singer, and they are the first sisters to both have number-one solo albums. Solange was a former backup dancer for Destiny's Child, the group Beyoncé was in before her solo career.

Beyoncé's maternal heritage includes French-speaking Louisiana Creoles with roots in New Iberia. She is a descendant of Acadian militia officer Joseph Broussard and French military officer Jean-Vincent d'Abbadie, Baron de Saint-Castin.

Beyoncé also has Breton, Irish, and Jewish ancestry, and is related to a former mayor of Froidchapelle, Belgium. Her ancestry research revealed that she is descended from a slave owner who married his slave.