Beyoncé’s childhood singing group was originally called Girl’s Tyme.
The group formed in Houston, Texas, in 1990, when Beyoncé Knowles and LaTavia Roberson were among its earliest members. It competed on the television talent show Star Search in 1993, although it did not win. The experience nevertheless helped bring attention to the young performers.
The lineup and management changed several times during the group’s early years. Girl’s Tyme later evolved into Destiny’s Child, with Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett becoming associated with the group’s breakthrough period. Destiny’s Child eventually became one of the best-selling female groups in music history.
A common mix-up is assuming Destiny’s Child was the group’s original name. “Girl’s Tyme” belongs to the pre-fame Houston period, while Destiny’s Child was the name used for the group’s major recording career. The apostrophe is commonly rendered as “Girl’s Tyme.”