How Beyoncé became a pop culture phenomenon

An early start

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Beyoncé, born in 1981, gained fame as part of the all-girls group Girls Tyme. After a failed debut, Beyoncé's father became their manager, and they changed their name to Destiny's Child in 1996. They won two Grammys in 2001.

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Power couple

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Hollywood's highest-earning couple, have released their 2018 album "Everything Is Love," a poignant exploration of their relationship, fame, and tackling racism and Black pride.

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Social media queen

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z have three children. Beyoncé's 2017 Instagram post announcing pregnancy became viral, and her TikTok dance trend "Cuff It" won Grammys.

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An icon of Black feminism

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Beyoncé's 2016 album "Lemonade" explored her relationship with Jay-Z and the oppression of Black women in the US. Her 2022 album "Renaissance" celebrates Black musical cultures and subcultures, reuniting fans post-pandemic.

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