Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur who rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead vocalist of Destiny’s Child before launching a highly successful solo career. Her solo debut Dangerously in Love (2003) established her as a global pop and R&B superstar, and subsequent albums — notably B’Day, I Am… Sasha Fierce, and the visual project Lemonade — showcased her vocal range, genre versatility, ambitious visual storytelling, and cultural influence across music, fashion and film; she also leads the Parkwood Entertainment company and is widely recognized for her commanding stagecraft and impact on contemporary popular music.