The group originally called Girl’s Tyme became Destiny’s Child.
Girl’s Tyme was formed in Houston in 1990 and included Beyoncé Knowles and LaTavia Roberson among its early members. After lineup changes and management developments, the group adopted the name Destiny’s Child. The name came from a passage in the biblical Book of Isaiah and was intended to suggest a larger sense of purpose.
Destiny’s Child signed with Columbia Records and released its self-titled debut album in 1998. The group later became a trio consisting of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. It achieved major success with songs including “Say My Name,” “Bills, Bills, Bills,” “Survivor,” and “Bootylicious.”
Girl’s Tyme is sometimes treated as a separate unrelated act, but it was the early formation that developed into Destiny’s Child. The group’s history also includes several membership changes, so descriptions of its earliest lineup can differ from the final trio best known internationally. Beyoncé remained the group’s most prominent lead vocalist before launching her solo career.