Which Destiny’s Child member was Beyoncé’s longtime groupmate and childhood friend?

Kelly Rowland was Beyoncé’s longtime Destiny’s Child groupmate and childhood friend.

Rowland and Beyoncé met as children and became part of the musical group that eventually developed into Destiny’s Child. Their professional partnership lasted through the group’s rise from a Houston-area act to one of the best-selling female groups in music history.

Destiny’s Child’s best-known final lineup consisted of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. Rowland remained with the group through its major albums, including The Writing’s on the Wall and Survivor, before the members pursued solo work.

Rowland also built a successful solo career, including the international hit “Dilemma” with Nelly. LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett were earlier Destiny’s Child members, which is why they are sometimes incorrectly selected for this question.