Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter was born on September 4, in Houston, Texas, USA. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups. Launching a solo career in 2003, she released a string of critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums including Dangerously in Love, Lemonade, Renaissance, and Cowboy Carter. With 32 Grammy Awards — more than any other artist in history — Beyoncé is widely considered one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Known for her powerhouse vocals, electrifying live performances, and cultural impact, she has sold over 200 million records worldwide. She is married to rapper Jay-Z and together they have three children.