Today marks a special occasion as global superstar Beyoncé, affectionately known as “Queen Bey,” celebrates her 43rd birthday. The singer has much to reflect on and celebrate following an eventful year.
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas, where she grew up. She is the daughter of Celestine “Tina” Knowles, a Louisiana Creole, and Matthew Knowles, an African American. Tina worked as a costume designer and hair stylist, while Matthew was a professional record manager. Beyoncé also has a younger sister, Solange, who shares her passion for music and performance.
Her educational journey included attending Parker Elementary School, followed by Welch Middle School of Fine Arts, and she completed her high school education 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 made headlines with the release of her unique album, “Cowboy Carter,” featuring singles like “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” which debuted during a surprise Super Bowl commercial. Although she has described “Cowboy Carter” as not being a country album, both singles achieved remarkable success on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, with “Texas Hold ‘Em” making history as the first number one single by a Black woman on that chart.
Additionally, Beyoncé garnered attention recently with the launch of her whiskey brand, “SirDavis.” She revealed that the brand pays tribute to her great-grandfather, whose first name was Davis, as well as her personal appreciation for whiskey.