When was Beyoncé Knowles-Carter born?

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

She was born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles and grew up in Houston with her parents, Mathew and Tina Knowles. Her younger sister, Solange Knowles, also became a recording artist.

Beyoncé began performing publicly as a child and later became internationally famous as a member of Destiny's Child before launching a solo career. Her birth year is sometimes confused with the dates of her earliest professional success, which came much later.

Her Houston upbringing remained important to her public identity, including through performances, charitable work, and references in her music.