Which Destiny’s Child member became known professionally as Beyoncé?

Beyoncé Knowles became known professionally as Beyoncé.

She was born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles and later married rapper and businessman Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, becoming Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter. Her professional name uses her first name, which is distinctive and is pronounced approximately “bee-YON-say.”

Beyoncé rose to fame as a member of Destiny’s Child alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. The group’s lineup changed over time, and its best-known trio consisted of Beyoncé, Rowland, and Williams. After the group’s final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled, the members pursued separate projects.

The surname Knowles is still important when identifying Beyoncé in biographical sources, especially before her marriage. It is not the name of another Destiny’s Child member. Kelly Rowland is her longtime friend and former groupmate, while Michelle Williams joined the group after earlier lineup changes.