Early Life and Education of Solange Knowles: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 23, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Solange Knowles. From birth to education, explore key events.

Solange Piaget Knowles is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who demonstrated an early passion for music. Briefly a backup dancer for Destiny's Child, featuring her sister Beyoncé, she signed with her father's label, Music World Entertainment. Knowles released her debut studio album, Solo Star, in 2002 at the age of 16. She has also appeared in films such as Johnson Family Vacation (2004) and Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006), demonstrating her versatility as a performer.

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June 24, 1986: Solange Knowles Born

On June 24, 1986, Solange Piaget Knowles was born in Houston, Texas. She is the younger sister of singer Beyoncé.

February 2004: Marriage to Daniel Smith

In February 2004, at the age of 17, Solange Knowles married Daniel Smith in the Bahamas, who was 19 at the time.

October 18, 2004: Birth of Son

On October 18, 2004, Solange Knowles gave birth to her son.

2007: Divorce from Daniel Smith

Solange Knowles and Daniel Smith divorced in 2007, after which she split her time between Los Angeles and Houston, Texas.

2011: Relocation to Brooklyn

In 2011, Solange Knowles and her son relocated to Brooklyn.

2013: Relocation to New Orleans

In 2013, Solange Knowles and her son relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana.

May 12, 2014: Elevator Incident with Jay-Z

On May 12, 2014, TMZ released security video footage of Solange Knowles appearing to physically attack her brother-in-law Jay-Z in an elevator at The Standard, High Line in Manhattan. The video went viral.

November 16, 2014: Marriage to Alan Ferguson

On November 16, 2014, Solange Knowles married music video director Alan Ferguson at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans.

June 2015: Statement on Charleston Church Shooting

After the Charleston church shooting in June 2015, Solange Knowles released a statement posing the questions: "Where can we be safe? Where can we be free? Where can we be black?"

July 2016: March in Baton Rouge Protest

In July 2016, Solange Knowles marched in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in protest of the shooting of Alton Sterling. She also criticized the police presence during the march.

2019: Separation from Alan Ferguson

Solange Knowles and Alan Ferguson separated in 2019.

November 2020: Acknowledged Relationship with Gio Escobar

In November 2020, Solange Knowles publicly acknowledged her relationship with experimental jazz artist Gio Escobar from the band Standing on the Corner.