Beyoncé. Early Life and Beginnings

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born in Houston, Texas, to Mathew and Célestine Ann Knowles.

At the age of nine, Beyoncé successfully auditioned to become the lead singer for the music group Girl's Tyme.

Beyoncé's father, Mathew, resigned from his job to manage Girl's Tyme, leading to financial strain and the family's separation.

Girl's Tyme was signed to Columbia Records and renamed Destiny's Child.