In what Texas city was singer Beyoncé born in 1981?

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

She grew up in Houston and began performing in local talent competitions while still a child. Her early training included dance and singing, experiences that helped prepare her for a professional career.

Houston remained an important part of Beyoncé’s public identity even after her international success. The city is also associated with her childhood group Girl’s Tyme, which later evolved into Destiny’s Child.

Beyoncé is sometimes described simply as a Texas-born performer, but Houston is the specific city recorded in biographies and reference works. Her younger sister, Solange Knowles, was also born in Houston.