Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Over a three-decade career characterized by continuous musical reinvention, she has established herself as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century. Known for her vocal ability, musical versatility, and live performances, Beyoncé is credited with revolutionizing the sound of popular music and is often deemed one of the most influential artists of all time.
Beyoncé rose to fame in 1997 as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love, became one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century. After Destiny's Child's disbandment in 2005, Beyoncé released the female empowerment-inspired set B'Day. Her marriage to rapper Jay-Z and portrayal of Etta James in the biographical drama film Cadillac Records influenced I Am... Sasha Fierce, which explored pop and electropop. The albums contained the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love", "Baby Boy", "Check on It", "Irreplaceable", and "Single Ladies".
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