History of Beyoncé in Timeline
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Celebrated for her powerful vocals and captivating live performances, she has become a significant cultural figure in the 21st century. Throughout her three-decade career, she has consistently reinvented her music and performance style, setting new standards for artistry in popular music. She is often considered one of the greatest entertainers and most influential artists of all time.
1982: Influence of Michael Jackson's Thriller album
In 2013, Beyoncé released her album "Beyoncé", a visual album, the album's music videos were largely inspired by those of Michael Jackson's album Thriller released in 1982.
1999: Lauryn Hill wins Album of the Year
In 1999 Lauryn Hill won Album of the Year, before Beyoncé repeated the feat in 2025.
1999: Established the Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth
In 1999, Beyoncé, her mother Tina Knowles, and former Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland established the Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth.
2001: ASCAP's Pop Songwriter of the Year award
In 2001, Beyoncé became the first Black woman—and only the second female lyricist overall—to win ASCAP's Pop Songwriter of the Year award.
2001: Release of "Bootylicious"
In 2001, Destiny's Child released the single "Bootylicious", popularizing the term and contributing to Beyoncé's image.
2002: Partnership with Pepsi
In 2002, Beyoncé began her partnership with Pepsi.
2003: Becoming a Crossover Sex Symbol
In 2003, following the release of Dangerously in Love, Beyoncé became recognized as a "crossover sex symbol" by music journalist Touré.
2004: Record tied for most Grammy wins
In 2004, Beyoncé tied a record for the most Grammy awards won in a single night by a female artist. This record was tied at the Grammy Awards held in 2004.
2004: "Bootylicious" added to the Oxford English Dictionary
In 2004, the word "bootylicious" was added to the Oxford English Dictionary, defined as "(of a woman) sexually attractive".
2005: Launch of House of Deréon fashion line
In 2005, Beyoncé and Tina Knowles launched House of Deréon, a women's fashion line inspired by three generations of women in their family. Beyoncé also partnered with House of Brands, a footwear company, to produce a range of shoes for House of Deréon in 2005.
2005: Claim to Writing Destiny's Child Singles
In 2005, Beyoncé claimed to have written several Destiny's Child number-one singles despite the shared credits. This sparked scrutiny over the number of writing credits she receives.
2005: Co-founded the Survivor Foundation
In 2005, following Hurricane Katrina, Beyoncé, Solange, Tina Knowles, and Kelly Rowland co-founded the Survivor Foundation to offer transitional housing for displaced families and support the construction of new homes.
2006: Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
In 2006, Beyoncé won two awards at the Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Best Song for "Listen" and Best Original Soundtrack for Dreamgirls: Music from the Motion Picture.
June 2007: Reporting on her earnings began
Forbes began reporting on her earnings in June 2007.
2007: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
In 2007, Beyoncé became the second African American woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue magazine, and People recognized her as the best-dressed celebrity.
2007: Launched the Knowles-Temenos Place Apartments
In 2007, Beyoncé launched the Knowles-Temenos Place Apartments, a housing development that accommodates 43 displaced individuals.
2007: Promotion of Emporio Armani's Diamonds fragrance
In 2007, Beyoncé promoted Emporio Armani's Diamonds fragrance.
2007: Release of Irreemplazable
In 2007, Beyoncé released Irreemplazable, a Spanish reissue of songs from her album B'Day. This album showcased her exploration of different genres and cultural influences.
January 2008: Launch of Beyoncé Fashion Diva mobile game
In January 2008, Starwave Mobile launched Beyoncé Fashion Diva, a mobile game with a social networking component, featuring the House of Deréon collection.
June 2008: Second Highest-Paid Musician
In June 2008, Forbes calculated that the $80 million earned between June 2007 and June 2008 made her the second highest-paid musician.
2008: Donated to Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund
In 2008, Beyoncé donated $100,000 to the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund after Hurricane Ike.
2008: Founded Parkwood Entertainment
In 2008, Beyoncé founded Parkwood Entertainment, an entertainment company established as an imprint of Columbia Records.
2008: Introduction of Sasha Fierce
In 2008, Beyoncé introduced her alter ego Sasha Fierce with the release of her third solo studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce.
2008: L'Oreal denied accusations of skin whitening.
In 2008, L'Oreal denied accusations of whitening Beyoncé's skin in their Feria hair color advertisements.
2008: Donated Cadillac Records salary to Phoenix House
In 2008, after learning about Phoenix House during the filming of Cadillac Records, Beyoncé donated her entire $4 million salary from the film to the organization and later founded the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center.
July 2009: Launch of Sasha Fierce for Deréon junior apparel label
In July 2009, Beyoncé and her mother launched a junior apparel label, Sasha Fierce for Deréon, for the back-to-school season, including sportswear, outerwear, handbags, footwear, eyewear, lingerie, and jewelry.
2009: Performed at President Barack Obama's inauguration
In 2009, Beyoncé performed "America the Beautiful" at President Barack Obama's presidential inauguration and "At Last" during the first inaugural dance.
2009: Forbes Celebrity 100 Placement
On the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, Beyoncé was placed fourth in 2009.
January 2010: Beyoncé announces hiatus
In January 2010, Beyoncé announced a nine-month hiatus from her music career, during which she traveled extensively and engaged in various cultural experiences.
February 2010: Beyoncé states she no longer needs Sasha Fierce
By February 2010, Beyoncé stated she no longer needed the alter ego Sasha Fierce, having grown more comfortable with herself.
September 2010: Runway debut at Tom Ford show
In September 2010, Beyoncé made her runway modelling debut at Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show.
2010: Annual Highest-Earning Female Musician
Forbes named Beyoncé the annual highest-earning female musician in 2010.
2010: Most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night
In 2010, Beyoncé set the record for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night, securing six awards.
2010: Grammy Awards and "Telephone" peak
In 2010, at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, Beyoncé tied with Lauryn Hill for the most Grammy nominations in a single year by a female artist with ten nominations for I Am... Sasha Fierce and film soundtrack work. She won six awards, including Best Contemporary R&B Album for I Am... Sasha Fierce and Song of the Year for "Single Ladies", setting a new record for the most Grammy wins in a single night by a female artist, which she previously tied in 2004. Also in 2010, Beyoncé provided vocals on Lady Gaga's song "Telephone", which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
March 2011: Parting ways with Mathew Knowles
In March 2011, Beyoncé and her father, Mathew Knowles, ended their business partnership.
April 2011: Participated in campaign against child obesity
In April 2011, Beyoncé participated in the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation's campaign against child obesity by reworking her single "Get Me Bodied".
April 2011: Discovery of Pregnancy
In April 2011, during a photoshoot in Paris for her upcoming album cover, Beyoncé unexpectedly discovered she was pregnant and decided to keep her pregnancy private.
June 24, 2011: Release of album '4'
On June 24, 2011, Beyoncé released her fourth studio album, 4, in the U.S., which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 310,000 copies in its first week, and marked her fourth consecutive number-one album in the United States. The album was Beyoncé's first project with creative control since splitting from her father and was conceived as a traditional R&B and soul record that stood apart from contemporary popular music. Five of its singles reached the Billboard Hot 100.
June 26, 2011: Glastonbury headlining performance
On June 26, 2011, Beyoncé became the first solo female artist in over two decades to headline the main Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival, a performance that received praise from critics.
August 2011: Pregnancy announcement at MTV Video Music Awards
In August 2011, Beyoncé revealed her pregnancy at the MTV Video Music Awards while performing "Love On Top", contributing to the ceremony becoming the most-watched broadcast in MTV history at the time.
August 29, 2011: Pregnancy announcement trends
During the week of August 29, 2011, "Beyonce pregnant" became the most Googled phrase after her pregnancy announcement at the MTV Video Music Awards.
2011: Launch of Heat Rush fragrance
In 2011, Beyoncé followed up her Heat fragrance with Heat Rush and Pulse.
2011: Honored with the Billboard Millennium Award
In 2011, Beyoncé was honored with the Billboard Millennium Award.
2011: BeyHive Nickname
In 2011, the name of Beyoncé's fanbase changed from "The Beyontourage" to the "BeyHive."
2011: Roseland Ballroom shows and album certification
In late 2011, Beyoncé headlined four exclusive shows at New York's Roseland Ballroom titled 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé, performing songs from her album '4'. That month, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America after shipping one million copies to retail stores.
January 7, 2012: Birth of Blue Ivy Carter
On January 7, 2012, Beyoncé gave birth to her first daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, in New York City.
January 2012: Horse-fly named after Beyoncé
In January 2012, research scientist Bryan Lessard named a species of horse-fly, Scaptia beyonceae, after Beyoncé due to its distinctive golden hairs.
May 2012: Sasha Fierce's Return
In May 2012, Beyoncé announced Sasha Fierce would return for her Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live performances later that month.
June 2012: Performances at Revel Atlantic City's Ovation Hall
In June 2012, Beyoncé performed for four nights at Revel Atlantic City's Ovation Hall to celebrate the resort's opening, marking her first performances since giving birth to her daughter.
December 2012: Joined "Demand a Plan" campaign
In December 2012, Beyoncé joined a coalition of celebrities in the "Demand a Plan" campaign to urge federal action on gun control legislation following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
2012: Highest-Paid Celebrity Couple
Forbes placed Beyoncé and Jay-Z at number one on the "World's Highest-Paid Celebrity Couples" list, collectively earning $78 million in 2012.
2012: Fundraiser and Vote for Barack Obama
In 2012, Beyoncé held a fundraiser for Barack Obama's presidential campaign and voted for him in the 2012 presidential election.
2012: $50 Million Endorsement Deal with Pepsi
In 2012, Beyoncé signed a $50 million endorsement deal with Pepsi.
2012: Ambassador for World Humanitarian Day campaign
In 2012, Beyoncé was an ambassador for the World Humanitarian Day campaign.
2012: Beauty and Sexiest Singer Titles
In 2012, Beyoncé was named the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" by People and the "Hottest Female Singer of All Time" by Complex.
January 2013: Performed at President Barack Obama's second inauguration
In January 2013, Beyoncé performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
January 2013: National anthem performance at Obama's inauguration
In January 2013, Beyoncé performed the American national anthem during Barack Obama's second presidential inauguration.
January 2013: GQ Cover and "Sexiest Women" List
In January 2013, GQ featured Beyoncé on its cover, recognizing her atop its "100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century" list.
February 2013: Super Bowl XLVII halftime show
In February 2013, Beyoncé headlined the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show in New Orleans, which became the second most tweeted-about moment in history at the time.
April 2013: Launch of The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour
In April 2013, Beyoncé launched The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, a 132-date tour that concluded in March 2014.
May 2013: Release of "Back to Black" cover and voice acting role in Epic
In May 2013, Beyoncé released a cover of Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black" with André 3000 for the soundtrack of the drama film The Great Gatsby. Also in May 2013, she voiced Queen Tara in the 3D animated film Epic.
December 13, 2013: Surprise release of "Beyoncé" album
On December 13, 2013, Beyoncé unexpectedly released her eponymous fifth studio album, "Beyoncé", on the iTunes Store without prior announcement or promotion. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking her fifth consecutive U.S. number-one debut and making her the first woman in the chart's history to achieve this milestone with her first five studio albums. The album received widespread critical acclaim and was a commercial success, selling one million digital copies globally within six days.
2013: Attended rally after George Zimmerman acquittal
In 2013, Beyoncé attended a rally after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin.
2013: Criticism of H&M Retouching
In 2013, Beyoncé criticized H&M for their proposed "retouching" of promotional images of her, requesting only "natural pictures be used".
2013: Endorsed same-sex marriage
In 2013, Beyoncé endorsed same-sex marriage via Instagram and voiced opposition to North Carolina's Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act.
2013: Sampling Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TEDx speech
In 2013, Beyoncé publicly aligned with feminism by sampling Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TEDx speech "We should all be feminists" in "Flawless", released later that year.
2013: Popularizing the Surprise Album
In 2013, Beyoncé redefined music release and marketing by popularizing the surprise album, shifting the industry toward cohesive albums and unconventional promotion. Surprise albums became a common practice in the 2010s and 2020s.
2013: Participated in Gucci's "Chime for Change" initiative
In 2013, Beyoncé took part in Gucci's "Chime for Change" initiative to promote global female empowerment.
2013: Beyoncé album sales
In 2013, Beyoncé's self-titled album sold 2.3 million units worldwide, making it the tenth best-selling album of the year.
2013: Forbes Celebrity 100 Placement
On the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, Beyoncé was placed fourth in 2013.
March 2014: End of The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour
In March 2014, The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, which began in April 2013, concluded after spanning 132 dates.
April 2014: Announcement of On the Run Tour
In April 2014, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, known as the Carters, announced their first co-headlining stadium tour called the On the Run Tour.
August 24, 2014: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and other wins at MTV Video Music Awards
On August 24, 2014, Beyoncé received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards and won three additional honors: Best Video with a Social Message and Best Cinematography for "Pretty Hurts", and Best Collaboration for "Drunk in Love".
2014: Annual Highest-Earning Female Musician
Forbes named Beyoncé the annual highest-earning female musician in 2014.
2014: Performed at the MTV Video Music Awards before a giant "Feminist" backdrop
In 2014, Beyoncé performed at the MTV Video Music Awards before a giant "Feminist" backdrop.
2014: Named One of the 100 Most Influential People
Time magazine named Beyoncé one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2014, continuing her streak from the previous year.
March 2015: Co-ownership of Tidal
In March 2015, Beyoncé became a co-owner of the music streaming platform Tidal, alongside several other artists.
May 2015: Celebrity fundraiser for Hillary Clinton
In May 2015, Beyoncé attended a celebrity fundraiser for 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
2015: Most-Followed Account on Instagram
Until 2015, Beyoncé's Instagram account was the most-followed account on the platform; she remains one of its most-followed users.
February 6, 2016: Release of "Formation"
On February 6, 2016, Beyoncé released "Formation" and performed it live for the first time during the NFL Super Bowl 50 halftime show.
April 2016: Launch of Ivy Park
In April 2016, Beyoncé launched Ivy Park, a 50–50 joint venture with fashion retailer Topshop.
April 16, 2016: Teaser release for Lemonade
On April 16, 2016, Beyoncé released a teaser for a project titled Lemonade.
June 2016: Donation to United Way of Genesee County
In June 2016, Beyoncé donated over $82,000 to the United Way of Genesee County to assist victims of the Flint water crisis and provided financial support for fourteen Michigan students.
October 2016: End of the Formation World Tour
In October 2016, Beyoncé concluded the Formation World Tour, which featured stops across North America and Europe and marked the first all-stadium tour by a female artist.
2016: Person of the Year Recognition
Beyoncé occupied the sixth place for Time magazine's 2016 Person of the Year, highlighting her continued influence.
2016: Highest-Paid Musician of 2016
Billboard named Beyoncé the highest-paid musician of 2016, with estimated earnings of $62.1 million.
2016: Highest-Paid Celebrity Couple
Forbes placed Beyoncé and Jay-Z at number one on the "World's Highest-Paid Celebrity Couples" list, collectively earning $107.5 million in 2016.
2016: Concert for Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Beyoncé headlined in a concert for Hillary Clinton the weekend before the election.
2016: Tied for most VMAs won in a single night by a female artist
In 2016, Beyoncé matched Lady Gaga's 2010 record for most VMAs won in a single night by a female artist, with eight wins.
2016: Controversy over "Formation" and Super Bowl halftime show
In 2016, Beyoncé's single "Formation" and her Super Bowl halftime show performance sparked controversy and backlash from conservative figures and law enforcement groups.
2016: Success of Lemonade at MTV Video Music Awards
In 2016, Lemonade's visuals earned eleven nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards, the most Beyoncé had ever received in a single year, and won eight awards, including Video of the Year for the "Formation" music video. The eight wins made Beyoncé the most-awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history with twenty-four total awards.
2016: "Beyoncé Day" in Minnesota
In 2016, May 23 was designated as "Beyoncé Day" in Minnesota to mark her Formation World Tour performance in the state.
2016: Rob Fusari's Statement on Bootylicious Concept
In 2016, record producer Rob Fusari stated that Beyoncé "had the 'Bootylicious' concept in her head" and "knew what she wanted to say", regarding her contributions to the song.
January 2017: Coachella headliner announcement
In January 2017, Beyoncé was announced as a headliner for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
February 1, 2017: Announcement of pregnancy with twins
On February 1, 2017, Beyoncé announced on Instagram that she was expecting twins. The post garnered over 6.3 million likes within a few hours, setting a world record for the most-liked image on the platform at the time.
February 2017: Supported transgender youth
In February 2017, Beyoncé supported transgender youth following Donald Trump's federal rollback of protections for transgender students in public schools.
February 2017: Grammy wins for Lemonade and Formation
In February 2017, at the 59th Grammy Awards, Lemonade led with nine nominations, and Beyoncé won two awards: Best Urban Contemporary Album for Lemonade and Best Music Video for "Formation".
August 2017: Launched BeyGood Houston and donated mattresses
In August 2017, during Hurricane Harvey, Beyoncé launched BeyGood Houston to support those affected and donated $75,000 worth of new mattresses to survivors. She also released a remix of J Balvin and Willy William's "Mi Gente", pledging all proceeds to disaster relief efforts across Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.S., and the Caribbean in response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, as well as the Chiapas and Puebla earthquakes.
2017: Annual Highest-Earning Female Musician
Forbes named Beyoncé the annual highest-earning female musician in 2017.
2017: Billion-Dollar Couple
In 2017, Beyoncé and Jay-Z officially became a billion-dollar couple, with Forbes estimating a combined net worth of $1.16 billion.
2017: Lemonade won a Peabody Award
In 2017, the film Lemonade won a Peabody Award.
February 5, 2018: '4' reaches one billion Spotify streams
On February 5, 2018, the album '4' reached one billion Spotify streams, making Beyoncé the first female artist to have three of her albums surpass one billion streams on the platform.
June 6, 2018: Launch of On the Run II Tour
On June 6, 2018, Beyoncé and Jay-Z launched their On the Run II Tour.
December 2, 2018: Headlining Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100
On December 2, 2018, Beyoncé and Jay-Z headlined the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
2018: Beyoncé headlines Coachella
Beyoncé headlined both weekends of the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Her performance on April 14 was the most-tweeted-about performance of the first weekend and became the most-watched live performance on YouTube.
2018: Coachella headlining performance
Beyoncé headlined the 2018 edition of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival after postponing in 2017 due to her second pregnancy.
2018: Endorsed Beto O'Rourke
In 2018, Beyoncé endorsed the bid of Beto O'Rourke during the United States Senate election in Texas.
April 17, 2019: Release of Homecoming on Netflix
On April 17, 2019, Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé, a documentary and concert film chronicling the 2018 Coachella performances, was released on Netflix, alongside Homecoming: The Live Album.
2019: Voice of Nala in The Lion King remake and soundtrack contributions
In 2019, Beyoncé starred as the voice of Nala in the remake of The Lion King and contributed to the film's soundtrack, including the lead single "Spirit" from both the official soundtrack and The Lion King: The Gift, a companion album she curated and produced.
April 2020: Donation to mental health organizations and featured on "Savage" remix
In April 2020, Beyoncé donated $6 million to mental health organizations to provide mental health and wellness services for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also featured on the remix of Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage", with proceeds supporting Bread of Life Houston's COVID-19 relief efforts.
April 2020: "Savage" remix peaks at number one
In April 2020, the remix of Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage", featuring Beyoncé, reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Beyoncé's seventh number-one hit as a solo artist.
July 31, 2020: Release of Black Is King on Disney+
On July 31, 2020, Beyoncé released "Black Is King" on Disney+. This visual album, inspired by The Lion King: The Gift, was written, directed, and executive produced by Beyoncé herself.
November 2020: Partnership with Peloton
In November 2020, Beyoncé entered a multi-year partnership with fitness and media company Peloton.
December 2020: Donated to alleviate the housing crisis in the U.S.
In December 2020, Beyoncé donated $500,000 to alleviate the housing crisis in the U.S. caused by the cessation of the eviction moratorium.
2020: Endorsed Joe Biden for president
In 2020, Beyoncé endorsed Joe Biden for president.
June 2021: Top Touring Artist of the 2010s at the Pollstar Awards
In June 2021, Beyoncé was honored as the Top Touring Artist of the 2010s at the Pollstar Awards and inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.
2021: Grammy Awards Record
At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021, Beyoncé received nine nominations and won four awards. This achievement made her the most-awarded singer and female individual in Grammy history, and the second most-awarded individual overall. That same year, she co-wrote and recorded "Be Alive" for the biographical sports drama film King Richard, earning her first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song at the 94th Annual Academy Awards.
2021: Partnership with Tiffany & Co.
In 2021, Beyoncé and Jay-Z partnered with Tiffany & Co. for the company's "About Love" campaign. Beyoncé became the fourth woman, and first Black woman, to wear the 128.54-carat Tiffany Yellow Diamond.
June 16, 2022: Announcement of Renaissance album
On June 16, 2022, Beyoncé announced the title of her seventh studio album, Renaissance. Four days later, she released the lead single, "Break My Soul."
July 29, 2022: Release of Renaissance album
On July 29, 2022, Beyoncé released her album Renaissance to critical acclaim. The album, which features Black dance music styles and explores themes of escapism, hedonism, and self-expression, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making Beyoncé the first artist to have their first seven studio albums debut at number one in the United States.
2022: "Be Alive" nominated for awards
In 2022, "Be Alive" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
January 21, 2023: First Full Concert in Dubai
On January 21, 2023, Beyoncé performed her first full concert in over four years at a private event in Dubai. This performance sparked controversy due to the United Arab Emirates' laws criminalizing homosexuality.
March 2023: End of Adidas partnership and Balmain Collaboration
In March 2023, Beyoncé and Adidas mutually ended their partnership. That same month, Beyoncé collaborated with Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing on a couture collection inspired by her Renaissance album.
November 2023: Release of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
In November 2023, Beyoncé released "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé", a documentary concert film chronicling the tour's creation, which she wrote, directed, and produced in partnership with AMC Theatres.
2023: Ranked Eighth on Rolling Stone's '200 Greatest Singers of All Time' list
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Beyoncé eighth on its list of the "200 Greatest Singers of All Time", highlighting her voice's significance in Black music history.
2023: Named One of the 100 Most Influential People
Time magazine named Beyoncé one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023, continuing her streak from previous years.
February 11, 2024: Announcement of Cowboy Carter and Single Releases
On February 11, 2024, Beyoncé announced the second installment of her trilogy project and released its first two singles, "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages". "Texas Hold 'Em" became her ninth solo number-one on the Billboard Hot 100.
February 2024: Launched Cécred hair care line
In February 2024, Beyoncé launched Cécred, a hair care line designed to serve a wide range of hair textures.
July 2024: Promotional Commercials for Summer Olympics
In July 2024, NBC released two promotional commercials featuring Beyoncé for their coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
August 20, 2024: Announcement of SirDavis whiskey
On August 20, 2024, Beyoncé announced SirDavis, a whiskey in collaboration with Moët Hennessy developed for years prior and co-founded with master distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden.
October 2024: Levi's "Reiimagine" Campaign Featuring Beyoncé
In October 2024, Levi's launched a four-part global campaign titled "Reiimagine" with Beyoncé, spotlighting women's history with the company and featuring her Cowboy Carter track "Levii's Jeans".
December 2024: Headlining NFL Christmas Gameday Halftime Show
In December 2024, Beyoncé headlined the first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday Halftime Show, debuting songs from Cowboy Carter.
2024: Most RIAA-certified female artist in history
In 2024, Beyoncé became the most RIAA-certified female artist in history, adding to her over 200 million records sold worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris
In 2024, Beyoncé endorsed Kamala Harris, giving her permission to use "Freedom" as the official song for her presidential campaign.
2024: Billboard names Beyoncé "Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century"
In 2024, Billboard named Beyoncé the "Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century", also including her on their "Greatest of All Time" list, recognizing her cultural significance.
2024: Introduced an annual grant program for cosmetology students and hair stylists
In partnership with BeyGood, in 2024, Beyoncé introduced an annual grant program to support cosmetology students and professional hair stylists with financial assistance.
June 2025: Forbes estimates Beyoncé's net worth
As of June 2025, Forbes estimates Beyoncé's net worth to be $780 million.
2025: Grammy Wins and Cowboy Carter Tour
At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025, Beyoncé achieved landmark wins in country categories and won Album of the Year. Later in 2025, she embarked on the Cowboy Carter Tour, with the final show in Las Vegas featuring a Destiny's Child reunion.
2025: Billboard ranks Beyoncé as a soloist at number three on its "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list
Billboard ranked Beyoncé as a soloist at number three on its 2025 "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list and as part of Destiny's Child, which was listed at number seventeen.
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