Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé began performing in local competitions at age 7, eventually forming the group Girl's Tyme in 1990 with help from her parents. Girl's Tyme became Destiny's Child in 1997.
During the hiatus of Destiny's Child in 2003, Beyoncé released her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love, which became one of the most successful albums of that year, and signaled her viability as a solo artist. The disbanding of Destiny's Child in 2005 facilitated her continued success: her sophomore solo album B'Day, released in 2006, debuted at number one on the Billboard charts. Her third solo album, I Am… Sasha Fierce, was released in November 2008, and in 2009 she received 10 Grammy Awards nominations. On January 31, 2010, she won 6 Grammy Awards, breaking the record for most Grammy awards won by a female artist in one night; she previously held the record of five awards with 5 other artists. Following a career hiatus, Beyoncé released her fourth studio album entitled "4" on June 24, 2011, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
2013 - 5th Album - "Beyoncé"
On December 12, 2013, Beyoncé unexpectedly released her fifth and self-titled album in the iTunes Store. Beyoncé called it a "visual album" as it includes 14 songs and 18 videos - with each track having a music video together with additional bonus videos. The album has a list of collaborators including Drake, Frank Ocean and her husband, Jay-Z, and daughter, Blue Ivy.
2015
In February 2015 at the 57th Grammy Awards, Beyoncé won 3 Grammys (and was nominated for 6 Grammy awards) - Best R&B Song for "Drunk in Love", Best R&B Performance and Best Surround Sound Album for Beyoncé.
On April 4th, 2015, Beyoncé surprised her fans with the release of a new single and accompanying video, released exclusively on the streaming service "Tidal" which she co-owns with a number of other big name starts including Arcade Fire, Daft Punk, Jack White, Kanye West, Madonna, Rihanna and Usher. The track, "Die With You" is a stripped down ballad, with Beyoncé sitting at a piano with pigtail braids: the song celebrates the seventh anniversary of her marriage to Jay-Z.
Super Bowl - February 2016
Beyoncé appeared on stage to perform her latest single "Formation", supporting the headline act Coldplay at the much coverted Super Bowl 50 half-time show on February 7, 2016. Also appearing on stage was Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson who performed their hit "Uptown Funk".
2016 - 6th Album - "Lemonade"
"Lemonade" is Beyoncé's a sixth solo album and was released on April 23, 2016 as an exclusive on the music streaming service, Tidal after it premiered on the TV Network, HBO, as a conceptual short film. It was subsequently made available for purchase on Apple's iTunes Store on April 24, 2016. The album has 12 tracks, with contributions from artists such as James Blake and Kendrick Lamar. According to a press release from Tidal which accompanied the release, "Lemonade" is “based on every woman’s journey of self-knowledge and healing”.
2017 - Grammy Awards
At the 59th Grammy Awards on Sun, February 12, 2017, Beyoncé took awards for "Best Urban Contemporary Album" for "Lemonade" and "Best Music Video" for "Formation"
2022 - 7th Album - "RENAISSANCE" (ACT i)
After a 6 year hiatus from music, Beyoncé announced the lead single "BREAK MY SOUL" on June 20, 2022, for her seventh studio album “RENAISSANCE" which is the first installment of a three-part project. "RENAISSANCE" was released on July 29, 2022, and was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking to inspire joy in listeners. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became the best-rated album of 2022, named the best album of the year by publications such as the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, NPR, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone, which would later place the record at number 71 on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. It then was nominated for Album of The Year at the 65 Annual Grammy Award Show and won Best Dance/Electronic Album.
2024 - 8th Album - "COWBOY CARTER" (ACT ii)
2 years after her seventh studio album, "RENAISSANCE", Beyoncé announced her eighth studio album "COWBOY CARTER" also known as “ACT ii” released on March 29, 2024. This serves as the second installment of the three-part project, and as long rumoured, its genre is country. The album was teased through a Verizon ad aired during the Super Bowl LVIII and was preceded with two surprise singles both released on February 10, 2024, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "16 CARRIAGES".
Miscellaneous
Beyoncé began her acting career in 2001, appearing in the musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera. In 2006, she starred in the lead role in the film adaptation of the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls, for which she earned two Golden Globe nominations.
On April 4, 2008, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were married in a small, private ceremony in New York. On January 7, 2012, Beyoncé gave birth to a daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Beyoncé is sometimes referred to as Jay-Z's wifey and/or, Jay-Z's boo thang.
Beyoncé launched her family's fashion line, House of Deréon, in 2004, and has endorsed such brands as Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani and L'Oréal.
In 2009, Forbes listed Beyoncé fourth on its list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world, third on its list of the top-grossing musicians, and number one on the list of top Best-Paid Celebs Under 30 with over $87 million dollars in earnings between 2008 and 2009.
Beyoncé has attained five Hot 100 number one singles, becoming one of the two female artists—joint with Rihanna—with the most number ones attained within the 2000s, excluding her three Hot 100 number one singles with Destiny's Child.
scene three: beyoncé
Beyoncé Lyrics
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To the left, to the left
Mmm, to the left, to the left
Everything you own in a box to the left
In the closet, that's my stuff
Yes, if I bought it, please, don't touch
But could you walk and talk at the same time?
And it's my name that's on that Jag
So remove your bags; let me call you a cab
Standing in the front yard tellin' me how I'm such a fool
Talkin' 'bout
How I'll never ever find a man like you
You got me twisted
[Chorus]
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you in a minute
Matter fact, he'll be here in a minute, baby
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I can have another you by tomorrow
So don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
You're irreplaceable
So go ahead and get gone
Call up that chick and see if she's home
Oops, I bet you thought that I didn't know
What did you think I was putting you out for?
Because you was untrue
Rollin' her around in the car that I bought you
Baby, drop them keys
Hurry up before your taxi leaves
Standing in the front yard tellin' me how I'm such a fool
Talkin' 'bout
How I'll never ever find a man like you
You got me twisted
[Chorus]
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I will have another you by tomorrow
So don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
You're irreplaceable
So since I'm not your everything
How about I'll be nothing
Nothing at all to you
Baby, I won't shed a tear for you (I won't shed a tear)
I won't lose a wink of sleep
'Cause the truth of the matter is
Replacing you is so easy
To the left, to the left
To the left, to the left
Mmm, to the left, to the left
Everything you own in a box to the left
To the left, to the left
Don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
You're irreplaceable
[Chorus]
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I can have another you by tomorrow
So don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you in a minute
Matter fact, he'll be here in a minute
You can pack all your bags--we finished
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me ('cause you made your bed; now lay in it)
I can have another you by tomorrow
Don't you ever for a second get to thinking
You're irreplaceable
"Scene Three: Beyoncé" is the third track on Beyoncé's second studio album, "B'Day", released in 2006. The song is a fierce break-up anthem where Beyoncé is telling her partner that she is done with him and he needs to leave as soon as possible. The repeated phrase "to the left, to the left" is a clear instruction for him to pack his bags and go. She's confident in herself and knows that she can have someone else in a heartbeat. The lyrics are cutting and straightforward, with lines like "You can pack all your bags - we finished". She's not letting him get away with any excuses or tears, and it's clear that she's done with the relationship.
The song's chorus is the most memorable part with the line, "You must not know 'bout me". It's a powerful statement where Beyoncé is saying that her partner doesn't know how strong and independent she is. She's telling him that he's replaceable and that he shouldn't think otherwise. The song has a strong, empowering message for anyone going through a break-up. It shows that even in a difficult and emotional situation, you can still hold your head high and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
To the left, to the left
Moving everything to the left side
Everything you own in a box to the left
All of your belongings are in a box on the left side
In the closet, that's my stuff
The stuff in the closet belongs to me
Yes, if I bought it, please, don't touch
Please don't touch anything that I bought
And keep talking that mess--that's fine
It's okay if you keep talking nonsense
But could you walk and talk at the same time?
Can you multitask?
And it's my name that's on that Jag
My name is on the Jag
So remove your bags; let me call you a cab
Please leave and I'll call a cab for you
Standing in the front yard tellin' me how I'm such a fool
You're outside in the front telling me how foolish I am
Talkin' 'bout How I'll never ever find a man like you
You're saying that I won't find anyone like you
You got me twisted
You're confusing me
You must not know 'bout me
You don't know about me
I could have another you in a minute
I can find someone like you in no time
Matter fact, he'll be here in a minute, baby
Actually, he'll be here soon
So go ahead and get gone
You can leave now
Call up that chick and see if she's home
Call up that girl and see if she's available
Oops, I bet you thought that I didn't know
You thought I didn't know
What did you think I was putting you out for?
Do you understand why I'm kicking you out?
Because you was untrue
You were not truthful
Rollin' her around in the car that I bought you
You're driving her around in the car I bought
Baby, drop them keys
Give me your keys
Hurry up before your taxi leaves
Go quickly before your cab leaves
So since I'm not your everything
Since I'm not your world
How about I'll be nothing
I'll just be nothing to you
Nothing at all to you
Absolutely nothing to you
Baby, I won't shed a tear for you (I won't shed a tear)
I won't cry for you
I won't lose a wink of sleep
I won't lose any sleep over you
'Cause the truth of the matter is
The truth is
Replacing you is so easy
Finding someone else like you is easy
Don't you ever for a second get to thinkin' You're irreplaceable
Don't ever think that you can't be replaced
You can pack all your bags--we finished
You can pack all your things; our relationship is over
('cause you made your bed; now lay in it)
You made your choices, and now you can deal with the consequences
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Kairo
She is THE greatest of all time. No debate.
25+ Years in the game and weathered every storm.
From girl groups to her solo career.
From single life to motherhood.
From singer to business mogul.
From beauty pageants to Grammys.
From cassettes to streaming.
From pop to alternative music (and everything in between).
From the mall to sold out stadiums.
From phone screens to movie screens.
And we haven't even seen what else she is capable of. 👑👑
*BlacknBlessed*
There are only a few performers that go nonstop and Beyoncé is on that list with other icons
Patti LaBelle
Tina Turner
Diana Ross
Madonna
Rolling Stones
Bruce Springsteen
Taylor Swift
These legends are nonstop ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dee Vasquez
6 year hiatus, 7th solo studio album to debut at number 1, had a number 1 hit, had every song chart on billboard, won multiple Grammys in a new genre, made Grammy history, highest grossing female tour thus far with ONLY 56 shows, broke multiple tour records, Only Beyonce can achieve this WITHOUT a single music video and little to no promotion. Literally 1 of 1 🐝🐝
Music Junkie
‼️
Kairo
She's 1 of 1
Yulonda Royster
Read those MF stats 🫡🐝
Trevonté
she was definitely active within those 6 years that you speak of lol. y’all act like the gift and everything is love don’t exist ….
Letha Mash
@Trevontéshe's still the best 🤷
Matthew M
“I have nothing left to prove to anyone “ powerful words by a well deserved, talented individual yesss… THE QUEEN Beyoncé 🔥🔥🔥
Everyday Fefe!
Yup…take it or leave it!
Man man
It’s finally completed: https://youtu.be/5nv2HUlzyRA?si=ApjPQPFFV1caJIz1
Demetrius T.
*I have nothing to prove to anyone at this point 1:21