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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 , 1981 in Houston, Texas ) is a popular American Contemporary R&B singer , songwriter , producer , and actress . She was the one of the founding members, lead singer , chief songwriter , and producer with Destiny's Child .

Beyonce Knowles is usually referred to only by her first name, which she uses as her stagename, but has come to be called Beyoncé Knowles by many in the media. Her debut solo album, 2003 's Dangerously in Love , topped both the R&B and Billboard 200 charts in the U.S., as well as the main album charts in Canada and the United Kingdom . Beyoncé has won eight Grammy Awards — five for her solo work, and three as a member of Destiny's Child. This year, she has been nominated for six Grammy's Award nominations - one solo, one duet (with Stevie Wonder ) and four with Destiny's Child.

Beyoncé is currently dating rapper Jay-Z , who is also CEO and President of Def Jam