Not everyone has the privilege of having a word added to the Oxford dictionary even if they donate billions of dollars.
Such was the impact of this beauty that Oxford decided to include the term 'Bootylicious in its dictionary solely based on Beyonce's appearance. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, born on September 4th, 1981 showcased her talent at an age. Her school teacher sang part of a song. She flawlessly completed it.
The singer behind "Crazy, in Love" began singing and dancing for fun. Later participated in competitions representing her school and state.
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Secret Half Sister And Brother
Beyoncé is an individual who strongly disapproves of infidelity. Her father, Matthew Knowles had two children, with a woman named Alexandra Wright, who's 20 years younger than him. Upon discovering his children Matthew Knowles abandoned Alexandra Wright. Attempted to silence her with a financial settlement of $225,000. This left her in a situation living in a trailer without any means of income. Additionally he has another daughter, Taqoya Branscomb. When Matthew refused to undergo a paternity test Taqoya Branscomb took action against him. In the end the judge ruled that Matthew Knowles must pay $70,000 to Branscomb. Additionally he is responsible for a child support expense of $1,496. It's worth noting that Beyonce has distanced herself from this matter and has chosen not to meet her siblings not once. Although she possesses wealth she has yet to prioritize her brothers and sister over other endeavors. For example she could easily provide a lifetime supply of tickets to her fans who have chosen a vegan lifestyle. However it seems she hasn't extended the generosity to her family. The name of the baby girl involved in this case is Koi Knowles.
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To Preserve Her Maternal Family Name Beyoncés Name Was Chosen
Have you ever wondered about the origin of her name? Well it turns out that Beyoncés mother, Tina Knowles Lawson was born as Celestine Beyoncé. Being a woman she wanted to ensure that her maiden name is carried forward by future generations even after marrying Beyoncés father, Mathew Knowles.In a turn of events Tina shared during a podcast called "In My Head With Heather Thompson" that her six siblings have spellings of their maiden name. Interestingly she and one of her brothers have the spelling, with an "o" in the middle while the rest of her siblings have the spelling "Beyincé" due to a mistake, on their birth certificates.
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She Achieved Her Victory In A talent Competition When She Was Seven Years Old
According to an interview with Rolling Stone in 2004 Beyoncé shared that her dance teacher encouraged her to participate in a school talent show at the age of seven even though she initially felt scared and reluctant. However, once the music started playing something within her. She delivered a performance that earned her a standing ovation and secured her victory. This experience solidified Beyoncés passion for singing as she realized the stage was where she belonged. Following this success her father started taking her to talent shows where she continued to excel winning 35 times consecutively.
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Consider 4 Her Lucky Number
While many consider the number seven as lucky Beyoncé associates meaning with the number four. Not only does it represent her birthday (September 4) but it also holds significance as Jay Z's birthday (December 4) and her mother Tina's birthday (January 4).Her wedding anniversary also falls on April 4 which's the month of the year. That's why she decided to name her fourth studio album as "4". Fans who pay attention might already be aware that both she and Jay Z have the numeral "IV" tattooed on their ring fingers and it is believed that their daughter Blue Ivys middle name also holds a connection to it.
Cadillac Records
Beyoncé, known for her portrayal of the singer Etta James, in the movie "Cadillac Records " generously donated her salary from the film to a rehabilitation center dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction. Inspired by the stories she encountered while preparing for her role Beyoncé recognized that everyone faces their struggles and deserves support in their journey towards recovery. She firmly believes that addiction should not be stigmatized, as it is a disease rather than a choice. In addition to this act of generosity Beyoncé has achieved a feat in her music career. Alongside Mariah Carey she holds the record as the solo artist with number one hits spanning four decades; the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s. This year before releasing "Black Is King " she reached number one on the charts with her collaboration alongside Megan Thee Stallion, on their remix of "Savage."She also caused an uproar, on Twitter.
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Equaled A record Held By Mariah Carey
Back in 2011 Beyoncé caused quite a stir on Twitter when she announced her pregnancy during a performance of "Love on Top'', at the MTV Video Music Awards. Addressing the audience she shared her excitement saying, "I want all of you to experience the love that's growing inside me." She then delivered a performance and even opened up her sequin covered blazer to proudly showcase her baby bump.