Beyoncé, born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, is widely regarded as the defining pop artist of her generation. She first rose to fame with Destiny's Child in the late 1990s before launching a record-breaking solo career with “Dangerously in Love” (2003). Since then she has added a 2025 Grammy Award for Album of the Year, the highest-grossing country music tour in history, and — per reports — billionaire status confirmed by Forbes in 2026. With new music on the way, 2026 is shaping up to be yet another landmark year for Queen Bey.
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Early Life
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter was born on 4 September 1981 in Houston, Texas. She rose to fame as a member of Destiny's Child in the late 1990s before stepping out as a solo artist.
Career
Her solo breakthrough came with “Dangerously in Love” (2003). She followed it with a run of landmark albums: “B'Day” (2006), “Lemonade” (2016), “Renaissance” (2022) and “Cowboy Carter” (2024, Act II) — the last of which won Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards. The Cowboy Carter Tour (2025–2026) became the highest-grossing country music tour in history, per reports.
Label: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records. Beyoncé is married to Jay-Z; their children are Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir.
Recent News 2026
Per reports, Forbes named Beyoncé a billionaire in 2026 — the fifth musician to reach the milestone — after estimated earnings of $148 million in 2025.
On 4 July 2026, per reports, she released the single “Morning Dew (Donk)”, her first new music since “Cowboy Carter”, slated for the 20th anniversary edition of “B'Day”.
“Cowboy Carter” earned new platinum certifications in 2026: in Germany (BVMI, 200,000+ units, mid-2026) and in the UK (BPI, 300,000+ units, 12 June 2026).
Her mother Tina Knowles recalled on ITV's This Morning (22 September 2026) the June 2025 Houston incident in which Beyoncé's flying-car stage prop tilted mid-air during “16 Carriages” — Beyoncé was safely lowered and unhurt, and Parkwood Entertainment called it a “technical mishap”.
The Cowboy Carter Tour was nominated for Tour of the Year at the 2026 American Music Awards.
FAQs
How old is Beyoncé?
Beyoncé is 45 years old as of 2026. She was born on 4 September 1981 in Houston, Texas.
What is Beyoncé's net worth?
Per reports, Forbes named Beyoncé a billionaire in 2026, following estimated earnings of $148 million in 2025.
Is Beyoncé a billionaire?
Yes — per reports, Forbes named her a billionaire in 2026, making her the fifth musician to reach the milestone.
What is Beyoncé's latest song?
Per reports, her latest single is “Morning Dew (Donk)”, released on 4 July 2026 — her first new music since “Cowboy Carter”.
When is the B'Day 20th anniversary edition coming?
Per reports, “Morning Dew (Donk)” is slated for the 20th anniversary edition of “B'Day”; a release date has not been confirmed in the reports.
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