Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child. Her solo career established her as one of the world's best-selling recording artists. Known for her powerful vocals, performances, and visual albums, she has become a cultural icon. Her work often addresses themes of love, feminism, and Black identity. She's won more Grammy Awards than any other artist in history.