What was Beyoncé’s first major music group called before Destiny’s Child?

Before Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé’s early group was called Girl’s Tyme.

Girl’s Tyme formed in Houston in 1990 and included Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and later other young performers. The group competed on the television talent show Star Search in 1993, although it did not win.

The lineup and name changed during the group’s development. In 1996, the members became known as Destiny, and the name Destiny’s Child was adopted soon afterward. The group signed with Columbia Records and released its self-titled debut album in 1998.

Girl’s Tyme is often overlooked because Destiny’s Child became the internationally recognized name. It is also sometimes confused with later temporary names used during the group’s formation. The early group’s Houston roots and talent-show experience were important parts of Beyoncé’s path to professional recording.