Today marks a special occasion as Beyoncé celebrates her 43rd birthday. Born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas, the global superstar known as “Queen Bey” has much to reflect on.
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles comes from a diverse background; her mother, Celestine “Tina” Knowles, has Louisiana Creole roots, while her father, Matthew Knowles, is African American. Tina worked as a costume designer and hair stylist, and Matthew was involved in professional record management. Beyoncé also has a younger sister, Solange, who is a talented singer, songwriter, and actress. Both siblings demonstrated artistic talents early on.
Beyoncé’s education included attending Parker Elementary School, Welch Middle School for the Fine Arts, and spending her high school years at Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, as well as Alief Elsik High School.
This year has been particularly significant for Beyoncé. She released her much-discussed album, “Cowboy Carter,” which features a blend of country influences. Two of its singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” gained immense popularity after being showcased in a surprise Super Bowl advertisement. Despite Beyoncé’s clarification that “Cowboy Carter” is not strictly a country album, “Texas Hold ‘Em” made waves by becoming the first number one single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart by a Black woman.
Recently, she made headlines again with the introduction of her whiskey brand, “SirDavis.” This venture is a tribute to her great-grandfather, whose name was Davis, as well as her personal appreciation for whiskey.