Which album became Beyoncé’s first Billboard 200 number-one album as a solo artist?

Dangerously in Love became Beyoncé’s first Billboard 200 number-one album as a solo artist.

Released on June 24, 2003, Dangerously in Love was Beyoncé’s debut solo studio album while she was still a member of Destiny’s Child. It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and sold more than 300,000 copies in its first week in the United States.

The album produced two major singles: “Crazy in Love,” featuring Jay-Z, and “Baby Boy,” featuring Sean Paul. Both topped the Billboard Hot 100, helping establish Beyoncé as a solo performer with a commercial identity distinct from her group career.

A common confusion is assuming that Beyoncé’s first solo album came after Destiny’s Child had permanently ended. The group was still active during this period, and its members pursued individual projects. Dangerously in Love later won five Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary R&B Album.