Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most significant figures of the 21st century through her vocal ability, musical versatility, live performances, and culturally important works. Credited with revolutionizing the sound of popular music, Beyoncé is often deemed one of the influential entertainers 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 and spawned the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". After Destiny's Child disbanded, Beyoncé released B'Day, spawning the number-one singles "Check on It" and "Irreplaceable". Her marriage to rapper Jay-Z inspired I Am... Sasha Fierce, producing the signature top-five singles "Single Ladies" and "Halo". Beyoncé's career shifted after forming her own management company Parkwood Entertainment in 2010, creating monocultural events through acclaimed concept albums.
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