In what Texas city was Beyoncé born on September 4, 1981?

Beyoncé was born in Houston, Texas, on September 4, 1981.

Her parents were Mathew Knowles, a record executive and manager, and Tina Knowles, a hair stylist and designer. Beyoncé grew up in Houston and began performing publicly there while still a child. Her early training included dance and singing, activities that helped shape her later stage career.

Houston is often treated as an important part of Beyoncé’s artistic identity. The city appears in accounts of her childhood, early competitions, and the development of the performance group that eventually brought her international attention. She has also referenced Houston culture and landmarks in later work.

Beyoncé is sometimes incorrectly described as being from Dallas because it is another prominent Texas city, but her birthplace is Houston. Her younger sister, Solange Knowles, was also born in Houston, in 1986.