Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas.

Beyoncé releases her first solo album, Dangerously in Love, featuring the standout track 'Crazy In Love' with her boyfriend Jay-Z.

Beyoncé dazzled in a gold Tina Knowles dress on the red carpet and opened the show alongside Prince with a medley of his hits. She accepted her first five GRAMMYs as a solo artist, including Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for 'Dangerously In Love 2' and Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for 'The Closer I Get To You' with Luther Vandross.

Beyoncé won a GRAMMY for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals for 'So Amazing' with Stevie Wonder. She also received nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals, Best R&B Song, and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

On April 4, 2008, Beyoncé and Jay-Z married without publicity, marking the beginning of their private yet influential relationship.

On January 7, 2012, Beyoncé gave birth to a daughter, Blue Ivy, marking a significant event in her personal life.

In 2013, Beyoncé worked with Salma Hayek and Frida Giannini on a Gucci 'Chime for Change' campaign that aims to spread female empowerment. A concert for the cause took place on June 1, 2013, in London.

Beyoncé released the music video for her song 'Formation', which includes powerful imagery and lyrics addressing social and political issues faced by African Americans.

On February 1, 2017, Beyoncé revealed on her Instagram account that she was expecting twins, breaking the world record for the most liked image on the website at the time.

On June 13, 2017, Beyoncé confirmed the birth of her twins, Rumi and Sir, through an Instagram post, which became the second most liked on Instagram at the time.

During the Super Bowl on February 11, 2024, Beyoncé teased her new music in an advertisement.

In February 12, 2024, Beyoncé released new songs 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages' and announced that her new music 'Act II' will be released in March.

On February 21, 2024, Beyoncé made history by becoming the first Black woman to claim the top spot on Billboard's country music chart.