History of Beyoncé in Timeline
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Celebrated for her vocal prowess, creative reinventions, and captivating live shows, she's a prominent cultural icon of the 21st century. Beyoncé is credited with influencing popular music and is considered one of history's greatest entertainers.
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2001: Destiny's Child releases 'Bootylicious'
In 2001, Destiny's Child released the single 'Bootylicious', which popularized the term referring to a curvaceous figure.
2003: Becoming a 'Crossover Sex Symbol'
Following the release of 'Dangerously in Love' in 2003, Beyoncé became a 'crossover sex symbol'.
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'.
2007: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Best-Dressed Celebrity
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: Release of 'Irreemplazable'
In 2007, Beyoncé released 'Irreemplazable,' a Spanish-language reissue of songs from her album B'Day.
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 Denies Whitening Accusations
In 2008, L'Oreal denied accusations of whitening Beyoncé's skin in their Feria hair color advertisements.
January 2010: Beyoncé Announces Hiatus
In January 2010, Beyoncé announced a hiatus from her music career. During the nine-month break, she traveled extensively and later described a miscarriage as "the saddest thing" she had endured. Beyoncé returned to the studio after the hiatus and began writing music to cope with the loss.
February 2010: Beyoncé no longer needs Sasha Fierce
By February 2010, Beyoncé stated that she no longer needed the alter ego Sasha Fierce, having grown more comfortable with herself.
September 2010: Runway Modelling Debut
In September 2010, Beyoncé made her runway modelling debut at Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show.
March 2011: Father Stops Managing Beyoncé's Career
In March 2011, Mathew Knowles stopped managing Beyoncé's career.
June 24, 2011: Release of Fourth Studio Album '4'
On June 24, 2011, Beyoncé released her fourth studio album, 4, in the US. The album debuted atop the Billboard 200, selling 310,000 copies in its first week, marking her fourth consecutive number-one album in the US. The project was made under her own creative direction following her split from her father, and the songs "Run the World (Girls)", "Party", "Countdown", "Best Thing I Never Had", and "Love on Top" were released as singles in the US.
June 26, 2011: Glastonbury Festival Headliner
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. The performance received praise from critics.
August 2011: Pregnancy Announcement at MTV Video Music Awards
In August 2011, Beyoncé and Jay-Z attended the MTV Video Music Awards, where Beyoncé performed "Love on Top" and revealed her pregnancy. Her announcement contributed to the ceremony becoming the most-watched broadcast in MTV history at the time, drawing 12.4 million viewers.
August 2011: Exclusive Shows at Roseland Ballroom
In August 2011, Beyoncé headlined four exclusive shows at New York's Roseland Ballroom titled 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé, performing songs from 4. That month, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America after shipping one million copies to retail stores.
August 29, 2011: Beyonce Pregnant Most Googled Phrase
During the week of August 29, 2011, "Beyonce pregnant" became the most Googled phrase.
2011: Billboard Millennium Award
At the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, Beyoncé was honored with the Billboard Millennium Award.
2011: BeyHive is Named
Until 2011, Beyoncé's fan base was known as the Beyontourage, after 2011, the fanbase was named the BeyHive.
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 Species Named After Beyoncé
In January 2012, Australian research scientist Bryan Lessard named a species of horse-fly, Scaptia beyonceae, after her.
May 2012: Sasha Fierce Returns
In May 2012, Beyoncé announced that Sasha Fierce would return for her Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live performances later that month.
June 2012: Performances at Revel Atlantic City
In June 2012, Beyoncé performed for four nights at Revel Atlantic City's Ovation Hall to celebrate the resort's opening.
2012: Named 'World's Most Beautiful Woman' and 'Hottest Female Singer of All Time'
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: Performance at Obama's Inauguration
In January 2013, Beyoncé performed the American national anthem during Obama's second presidential inauguration.
January 2013: Featured on GQ's '100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century' list
In January 2013, GQ featured Beyoncé on its cover, placing her atop its '100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century' list.
April 2013: Mrs. Carter Show World Tour and 'Back to Black' Cover Release
In April 2013, Beyoncé embarked on the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour and released a cover of Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black" with André 3000 for The Great Gatsby's soundtrack.
December 13, 2013: Surprise Release of 'Beyoncé' Album
On December 13, 2013, Beyoncé unexpectedly released her fifth studio album, Beyoncé, on the iTunes Store without prior announcement or promotion. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 617,000 copies in its first week.
2013: Popularization of Surprise Album Releases
Beyoncé's 2013 album, 'Beyoncé', popularized surprise releases, transforming music promotion strategies.
2013: H&M Retouching Controversy
In 2013, Beyoncé criticized H&M for their proposed 'retouching' of promotional images of her, requesting only 'natural pictures be used'.
2013: Exploring Darker Themes in "Beyoncé"
In 2013, Beyoncé explored darker, more personal themes in her album "Beyoncé", including bulimia, postnatal depression, and the emotional complexities of marriage and motherhood. The album sold 2.3 million units worldwide by the end of 2013, making it the one of the best-selling albums of the year.
2013: Release of 'Beyoncé' Visual Album
In 2013, Beyoncé released her self-titled album, 'Beyoncé', which paired each track with a music video, creating a visual album.
April 2014: Announcement of On the Run Tour
In April 2014, Beyoncé and Jay-Z—known collectively by their stage name the Carters—announced their first co-headlining stadium tour called the On the Run Tour.
August 24, 2014: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at MTV Video Music Awards
On August 24, 2014, Beyoncé received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards. She also won Best Video with a Social Message and Best Cinematography for "Pretty Hurts", and Best Collaboration for "Drunk in Love".
November 24, 2014: Release of Platinum Edition Album
On November 24, 2014, Beyoncé reissued her album as the Platinum Edition, featuring six additional songs.
2015: Most Followed Account on Instagram
Until 2015, Beyoncé was the most-followed account on Instagram.
February 6, 2016: Release of 'Formation' and Super Bowl Performance
On February 6, 2016, Beyoncé released the single "Formation" and performed it live for the first time during the NFL Super Bowl 50 halftime show. The performance sparked controversy.
April 16, 2016: Teaser Release for 'Lemonade'
On April 16, 2016, Beyoncé released a teaser for a project titled Lemonade.
October 2016: Formation World Tour
Beyoncé's Formation World Tour, which ran from April to October 2016, concluded. It was the first all-stadium tour by a female artist and received Tour of the Year at the 44th American Music Awards.
2016: Last Met Gala Appearance
In 2016, Beyoncé made her last appearance at the Met Gala before being announced as a co-chair for the 2026 Met Gala.
2016: Release of 'Lemonade' Visual Album
In 2016, Beyoncé released her visual album 'Lemonade', furthering her pioneering work in visual storytelling.
2016: Eleven Nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards
In 2016, the album'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 "Formation". Beyoncé became the show's most-awarded artist with 24 total awards, surpassing Madonna's previous record of 20 wins.
January 2017: Coachella Headliner Announcement
In January 2017, Beyoncé was announced as a headliner for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
February 2017: Grammy Awards and Pregnancy Announcement
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". That month, Beyoncé announced on Instagram that she was expecting twins.
February 2018: 4 Surpasses One Billion Streams on Spotify
In February 2018, 4 made Beyoncé the first female artist to have three of her albums surpass one billion streams on Spotify.
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: Headlining 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: Beyoncé to headline Coachella
Due to her second pregnancy, Beyoncé headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2018 instead of 2017 as originally planned.
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. The film earned six nominations at the 71st Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in 2019.
2019: Voice of Nala in 'The Lion King' Remake
In 2019, Beyoncé starred as the voice of Nala in the remake of The Lion King and contributed to the film's soundtrack. She also curated and produced The Lion King: The Gift, a companion album incorporating gqom and Afrobeat.
April 2020: Release of 'Savage' Remix
In April 2020, Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé released a remix of the former's song "Savage", which topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Beyoncé's seventh number-one as a soloist.
July 2020: Release of Black Is King
In July 2020, Beyoncé released Black Is King, the visual companion to The Gift, which she wrote, directed, and executive produced.
2021: Grammy Awards and Academy Award Nomination
In 2021, Beyoncé led with nine nominations and won four awards at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, making her the most-awarded singer and woman in Grammy history. That same year, she earned her first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Be Alive" from the film King Richard.
June 16, 2022: Announcement of 'Renaissance' Album
On June 16, 2022, Beyoncé announced the title of her seventh studio album, Renaissance.
July 29, 2022: Release of 'Renaissance'
On July 29, 2022, Beyoncé released her album 'Renaissance' to critical acclaim. The album celebrates Black dance music and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
January 21, 2023: Private Concert in Dubai
On January 21, 2023, Beyoncé performed a private concert in Dubai for influencers and journalists, marking her first full concert in over four years.
November 2023: Release of 'Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé'
In November 2023, Beyoncé released 'Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé', a documentary concert film chronicling her Renaissance World Tour.
2023: Ranked Eighth in Rolling Stone's '200 Greatest Singers of All Time'
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Beyoncé eighth in their list of the '200 Greatest Singers of All Time'.
February 11, 2024: Release of 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages'
On February 11, 2024, Beyoncé announced the second installment of her trilogy project and released the singles "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages".
March 12, 2024: Announcement of 'Cowboy Carter'
On March 12, 2024, Beyoncé announced the title of her upcoming album, 'Cowboy Carter'.
July 2024: Promotional Commercials for the Olympics
In July 2024, NBC released promotional commercials featuring Beyoncé for their coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
December 2024: Headlining the 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.
2024: Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century
In 2024, Billboard named Beyoncé the greatest pop star of the 21st century.
December 2025: Beyoncé Announced as 2026 Met Gala Co-Chair
In December 2025, Vogue announced that Beyoncé will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala alongside Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams.
2025: Grammy Wins and Cowboy Carter Tour
In 2025, Beyoncé became the first Black artist in 50 years to win in the country categories at the Grammy Awards, and embarked on the Cowboy Carter Tour.
2026: Beyoncé to Co-Chair Met Gala
In 2026, Beyoncé is scheduled to co-chair the Met Gala alongside Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams; the event's theme is "Costume Art".
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