In what year was Beyoncé born in Houston, Texas?

Beyoncé was born in Houston, Texas, in 1981.

Her full name is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, and she was born 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 shape her later stage style.

Beyoncé’s childhood career developed alongside LaTavia Roberson, Kelly Rowland, and other young performers in the group that eventually became Destiny’s Child. This sometimes causes confusion about when her professional career began: she was performing publicly long before her solo debut, but 1981 is her birth year, not the year she entered the music business. Houston remains an important part of her public story, including her support for the city after Hurricane Harvey and her frequent references to Texas in interviews and performances.