Beyoncé: 40 Fascinating Facts About the Musical Icon 🐝

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Learn all about Queen Bey’s family, albums, & Grammy awards
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Whether you refer to her as Queen Bey, Yoncé, or “Motha,” there’s no question that Beyoncé is one of the most successful and beloved musical artists and businesswomen of all time. So, we can’t blame you for wanting to soak up every impressive, juicy, and fascinating detail about the “Halo” singer’s life—from her net worth and impressive catalogue to her family life and political affiliations. Below, we’ve assembled the ultimate list of fast and fun facts about Beyoncé into formation, and a few of them are sure to impress even the most dedicated Beyhive member!

Quick Facts About Beyoncé

  • Full Name: Beyoncé Giselle Carter-Knowles (née Knowles).
  • Birthplace: Houston, TX, USA.
  • Awards & Honors: Grammy Awards for Best Country Album (2025), Album of the Year (2025), Song of the Year (2010). Billboard Music Award for Top Female Artist (2017).
  • Notable Songs: “Single Ladies” (2008), “Love on Top” (2011), “Crazy in Love” (2003), “If I Were a Boy” (2008), “Formation” (2016), “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” (2024), “Halo” (2008).
  • Marriage & Family: Married to Jay-Z since 2008. She and Jay-Z share three children: Blue Ivy Carter, Rumi Carter, and Sir Carter.
  • Fun Fact: Beyoncé (fittingly) has two beehives at her home.
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Beyoncé’s full name is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter.

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  1. Her birth name is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, but she added “Carter” to her name when she married Jay-Z (whose real name is Shawn Carter) in 2008. Her first name (Beyoncé) is actually her mother’s maiden name, as her mom was originally born as Celestine Beyoncé. Although Celestine ended up changing her name to Tina Knowles-Lawson, she wanted to continue to pass down the familial name of Beyoncé to the next generation.[1]
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Beyoncé was born in 1981 in Houston, Texas.

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  1. The mononymous singer was born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles on September 4, 1981, at the Park Plaza Hospital in Houston, Texas—making her 43 years old as of January 2025. Her parents are Tina Knowles (née Beyoncé) and Mathew Knowles, who (at the time) worked as a hair salon owner and Xerox sales manager, respectively.[2] Beyoncé has repeatedly stated her pride for her Texan roots, even releasing the song “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” as a nod to her home state and heritage.[3]
3

Beyoncé’s nicknames include Bee, Moth, and Juju.

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  1. Numerous sources report that Beyoncé’s close family and friends refer to her by Bee, Moth, and Juju.[4] However, it’s unclear where exactly each of these names comes from. “Bee” is the most clear, likely deriving from her first name and how fans refer to her as Queen Bey and Queen Bee. As for the meanings of Moth and Juju, those of us who are not lucky enough to be part of Beyoncé’s inner circle will just have to remain in the dark!
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Beyoncé currently lives in California.

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  1. As of 2025, Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z live primarily in two mansions in California: one in Malibu and one in Bel Air. Their Malibu mansion is located on an eight-acre bluff in Paradise Cove, and the house features floor-to-ceiling windows and multiple pools. At the time of purchase, the mansion was the most expensive home in California history. Their Bel Air property, on the other hand, was purchased in 2017 and features 11 bathrooms, 8 bedrooms, an infinity pool, and a rooftop terrace.[5]
    • While the Carters spend most of their time in California, they also own properties in other places (including New York City).
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Beyoncé has 3 children with husband Jay-Z.

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  1. Beyoncé met Jay-Z when she was 18 and her now-husband was 30. The pair claim that they were just friends for a year and a half before they began dating. The pair made their red carpet debut as a couple in 2004 before tying the knot in April 2008. They went on to have three children: Blue Ivy Carter (born 2012) and twins Rumi and Sir Carter (born 2017).[6]
    • A lot of speculation about the couple’s relationship occurred in 2016 when Beyoncé released her album, Lemonade. The album’s themes touched on infidelity within a marriage and the journey to forgiveness.
    • In a November 2017 interview, Jay-Z admitted that he did cheat on Beyoncé, but the pair was able to repair their relationship. He touched on the topic again in 2018, commenting in a CNN interview that “the best apology is changed behavior” and “the other side is beautiful—at least for us.”
    • As for who Jay-Z cheated on Beyoncé with, that person has never come forward or been confirmed. Rumors have swirled about individuals like Rita Ora and Rachel Roy, but there’s been absolutely no evidence to confirm these accusations.[7]
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Beyoncé’s pregnancy announcement broke IG records.

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  1. In 2017, Beyoncé posted a pregnancy photo of her wearing a veil and simple lingerie with a floral arrangement around her figure. This photo broke the record for the most-liked Instagram post of all time, which was previously held by Selena Gomez. Over 6.7 million users liked the post in just eight hours, and the post has about 11 million likes in 2025 (almost a decade later).[8]
    • However, as of 2024, Lionel Messi holds the record for the most liked Instagram post of all time—his photo celebrating Argentina’s World Cup victory has over 75 million likes.[9]
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Beyoncé has 32 Grammy awards.

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  1. Beyoncé is actually the most-awarded AND most-nominated person in Grammy history. She's had 32 wins and 99 nominations! Some of her most notable wins include Best Country Album (COWBOY CARTER, 2025), Album of the Year (COWBOY CARTER, 2025), Best Dance/Electronic Music Album (RENAISSANCE, 2023), Best Music Film (Homecoming, 2020), Best Music Video (“Formation,” 2017), and Song of the Year (“Single Ladies,” 2010).[10]
    • Beyoncé has also won several other notable awards, including the Billboard Award for Top Female Artist (2017), the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award (2014), and the BET Award for Video of the Year (2007).[11]
    • Beyoncé keeps her (many) Grammys in her office. Her office is decorated like a boutique hotel with plush sectionals, hardwood floors, and a huge contemporary chandelier. One end of the conference room is lined with her Grammy awards and a portrait of Michael Jackson.[12]
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Beyoncé won Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys.

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  1. Beyoncé won the coveted award for her first official country album, COWBOY CARTER, which boasts a celebration and recognition of the oft-ignored Black roots of country music. Beyoncé beat out other acclaimed albums like Charli XCX’s Brat, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Short and Sweet. Despite being the most-decorated artist in Grammy history, this was Beyoncé’s first win for Album of the Year.[13]
    • After accepting the award, Beyoncé stated: "I just feel very full and very honoured…It's been many, many years." She dedicated the award to Linda Martell, a pioneer for Black musicians in country music, and proclaimed a hope that “we just keep pushing forward [and] opening doors.”
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Beyoncé won a journalism award for a 2011 essay.

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  1. In 2011, Beyoncé penned a cover story for ESSENCE entitled “Eat, Play, Love.” In a shift from the usual privacy shield she keeps around her personal life, Queen Bey wrote about her nine-month break from performing, detailing stories about her family life, hobbies, and creative awakening. The ESSENCE article was beloved by fans and critics alike, and the New York Association of Black Journalists ended up presenting Beyoncé with a writing award in recognition of the essay.[14]
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Beyoncé attained a record previously held only by Mariah Carey.

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  1. Before 2020, Mariah Carey was the only artist to have achieved a No. 1 hit in four different decades. In 2020, however, Beyoncé also achieved this feat with the release of her feature on Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage" remix. To this day, Beyoncé and Carey are the two sole musicians to have had number one hits in each of the past four decades: the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.[15]
    • Mariah Carey’s No. 1 hits include “Fantasy” (1995), “We Belong Together” (2005), and “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).[16]
    • Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s qualifying No. 1 hits include “Bills, Bills, Bills” (1999), “Crazy in Love” (2003), “Perfect Duet” (2017), and “Savage” (2020).[17]
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Beyoncé was the first Black woman to headline Coachella.

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  1. Nicknamed “Beychella,” the performance took place on April 14th, 2018 and was commemorated in the award-winning documentary Homecoming. As part of the performance, Beyoncé paid tribute to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by performing with an HBCU marching band, and she also sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which is recognized as the Black national anthem.[18]
    • She also brought up guests like her sister Solange, her husband Jay-Z, and her former band, Destiny’s Child.
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Beyoncé kick-started the trend of surprise music releases.

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  1. In 2013, Beyoncé surprise-released a self-titled album without any promotion or marketing leading up to the drop. The album was only released on iTunes, but its release rapidly transformed into a cultural event and led to the album immediately hitting number one in 90 countries. While Beyoncé wasn’t the first artist to release a surprise album, the groundbreaking nature of her drop is widely considered to have forever changed the way music is released.[19]
    • For example, Harvard Business School did a case study on the album’s release and success, maintaining that Beyoncé’s lack of reliance on a studio or any other entity for the drop made it an industry-changing event.[20]
    • Other surprise albums include In Rainbows by Radiohead (2007), Channel ORANGE by Frank Ocean (2012), The Next Day by David Bowie (2013), and folklore by Taylor Swift (2020).[21]
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Beyoncé was the first woman to win Best Rap Performance.

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  1. Well, to be precise, she was one of the first women as one-half of the first female duo to win the award at the Grammys. She and Megan Thee Stallion won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance in 2021 for their remix of Megan’s song “Savage.” They also won Best Rap Song for the same track, but the other award is particularly notable as they were the first women to win this award.[22]
    • However, it’s notable that Queen Latifah won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1995 for the track “U.N.I.T.Y.”
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Beyoncé has a net worth of over $800 million.

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  1. As of 2023, Forbes Magazine estimated Beyoncé’s net worth at about $800 million.[23] This number combines the financial success of her music catalog with that of her tour profits, merchandise, personal assets, and businesses. So, while not yet a billionaire, Beyoncé is well on her way to becoming one. However, it’s worth mentioning that the combined net worth of her and her husband Jay-Z is $4 billion, meaning that the pair is considered a billionaire couple.[24]
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Beyoncé owns her own production company.

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  1. In 2010, the actress and recording artist founded a management, production, and record label known as Parkwood Entertainment. The company has supported many of Beyoncé’s projects, including films like Cadillac Records (2008), Obsessed (2009), Lemonade (2017), Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé (2019), and Black Is King (2020). They’ve also put on many of her world tours and signed artists like Chloe x Halle.[25]
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Beyoncé selected Vogue’s first Black cover photographer.

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  1. In 2018, Beyoncé was asked to be on the cover of Vogue’s coveted September issue. When accepting the cover, Beyoncé decided that she wanted to help open doors for younger artists. Beyoncé hand-picked Tyler Mitchell to shoot her cover photo. At the time, Mitchell was a 23-year-old Atlanta-based photographer who had shot editorial campaigns for smaller magazines like i-D and the FADER. With the Beyoncé cover under his belt, he became the first Black artist to ever shoot a Vogue cover.[26]
17

Beyoncé performed at both of Obama’s inaugurations.

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  1. When President Barack Obama was inaugurated in both 2009 and 2013, Beyoncé was present at both events. In 2009, at President Obama’s first inauguration, Beyoncé sang Etta James’s “At Last” as Michelle and Barack shared a dance. In 2013, at President Obama’s second inauguration, Beyoncé performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” to close out the event.[27]
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Beyoncé spoke at a Kamala Harris campaign rally.

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  1. Thousands attended Vice President Kamala Harris’s Houston rally at the close of her 2024 presidential campaign (which used Queen Bey’s “Freedom” as its anthem).[28] The rally also featured Houston-native Beyoncé in person, as the singer stepped on stage to formally endorse Harris. While Beyoncé didn’t perform at the rally, she made a powerful speech, saying that she was there not as a celebrity but as a “mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in, a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we’re not divided…Imagine our daughters growing up seeing what’s possible with no ceilings, no limitations.”[29]
    • You can watch the entire speech here.
19

Beyoncé auditioned for “Josie and the Pussycats” (2001).

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  1. Beyoncé threw her name in the hat for the role of Valerie Brown in 2001’s Josie and the Pussycats. Other artists like Aaliyah and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes reportedly also auditioned for Val, but the role ultimately went to Rosario Dawson.[30] Despite missing out on this notable role, Beyoncé went on to accumulate other acting credits in Dreamgirls (2006), Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), The Lion King (2019), and more.[31]
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Beyoncé was asked to star in “A Star Is Born” (2018).

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  1. While it’s hard to imagine anyone but Lady Gaga singing alongside Bradley Cooper in 2018’s A Star Is Born, Beyoncé was actually originally tied to the remake. Cooper initially pitched Beyoncé to the studio and developed the project with her attached for about a year. However, she left the project before filming started, allegedly due to scheduling conflicts.[32]
21

Beyoncé donated her “Cadillac Records” salary.

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  1. Beyoncé starred in Cadillac Records (2008) as Etta James, a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter in the blues, jazz, R&B, and rock ‘n’ roll genres. While preparing for her role as James, Beyoncé visited a Brooklyn location of the Phoenix House, a philanthropic organization that manages rehabilitation centers. After being profoundly moved by the work done by the organization, Beyoncé donated her entire salary from the film to open a cosmetology school for Phoenix House residents.[33]
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Beyoncé used to perform for clients at her mom’s salon.

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  1. Beyoncé was raised by hair stylist and salon manager Tina Knowles, and she and her sisters would help out at the salon when they were younger. Beyoncé would simultaneously sweep up and sing songs for her mom’s roster of clients, which helped to foster her love of performing. Beyoncé even attributed the realization of her dream of being a performer to an opera singer who had been a client of her moms.[34]
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Beyoncé won her first talent show at 7 years old.

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  1. While Beyoncé has gone on to win countless accolades, she won her first major award at her school talent show at 7 years old. Beyoncé beat out students more than twice her age with a rendition of John Lennon’s “Imagine” (a performance which ended with a standing ovation by the crowd). Her father, Mathew Knowles, then encouraged her to enter more talent shows, and she eventually formed the girl group Girl’s Tyme at age nine.[35]
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Beyoncé competed on “Star Search” in 1993.

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  1. At 12 years of age, Beyoncé was part of the singing, rapping, and dancing group Girls Tyme. The group was made up of Beyoncé and some of her classmates. In 1992, the group booked an appearance on Star Search, a national TV talent show, but they didn’t win the competition. However, they competed again in 1993 but still lost out to a rock band named Skeleton Crew.[36]
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Beyoncé started out in the girl group Destiny’s Child.

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  1. Girls Tyme—the singing and dancing group formed by Beyoncé at nine years old—eventually became Destiny’s Child. The group rose to fame in 1997 and eventually became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. At different times, Destiny’s Child included performers LeToya Luckett, Beyoncé Knowles, Farrah Franklin, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and LaTavia Roberson. After releasing smash hits like “Say My Name,” “Survivor,” and “Bills, Bills, Bills,” the group disbanded in 2006, with Beyoncé going on to begin a thriving solo career.[37]
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Beyoncé trains by running a mile while singing.

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  1. Ever wondered how pop stars and performers manage to dance and belt out notes at the same time? Well, at least for Beyoncé, this level of stamina was achieved by running laps while singing. According to Queen Bey herself, her father/manager originally made her run a mile while singing so she’d be able to perform on stage without becoming exhausted. Later on, her personal trainer, Mark Jenkins, used the same technique to keep her performance-ready.[38]
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Beyoncé watches back her performances while on tour.

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  1. In an interview with GQ magazine ahead of her halftime stint at the Super Bowl, the singer mentioned that she approaches her performances in the same way that athletes approach their plays. Namely, she sits down and watches “tapes” of her performances in order to critique her past shows and improve on her craft.[39]
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Beyoncé sings Italian opera on “Cowboy Carter.”

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  1. While Beyoncé’s Album of the Year winner Cowboy Carter is a country album, she seized some opportunities to show off her lesser-displayed skills—like operatic singing. In the song “Daughter,” Beyoncé sings a snippet of the famous Italian aria “Caro Mio Ben.” The lyrics of the 1700s-era aria translate roughly to “My dear beloved/ Believe me at least/ Without you my heart languishes.”[40]
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Beyoncé recorded “XO” with a sinus infection.

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  1. The track “XO” features on the singer-songwriter’s self-titled album and quickly became one of the most popular songs after release. However, Beyoncé revealed that the song’s vocal track was actually originally a demo recording made when she had a bad sinus infection. In her own words, she “recorded it in a few minutes just as a demo and decided to keep the vocals,” as she preferred the imperfect sound.[41]
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Beyoncé’s favorite number is 4.

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  1. Beyoncé has repeatedly said that she has a profound connection to the number four, and the digit shows up in significant ways throughout her career and personal life. Beyoncé was born on September 4th, her husband was born on December 4th, and her mother was born on January 4th. She and Jay-Z both have the Roman numeral 4 tattooed on their ring fingers (or the 4th finger). Their daughter’s middle name is Ivy, deriving from the Roman numeral for 4 (IV).[42]
    • Beyoncé also named her fourth studio album 4 and ran her “Live at Roseland: Elements of 4” show for four nights.
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Beyoncé used to have a pet python.

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  1. According to Angie Beyincé, Beyoncé’s cousin, she and Beyoncé used to own a snake together. The python, which had the name Fendi, would crawl around and sit on their heads as they watched TV (specifically Showtime at the Apollo).[43]
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Beyoncé’s go-to karaoke song is “Hotel California.”

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  1. In a 2019 interview with ELLE magazine, Beyoncé revealed that her go-to karaoke song is “Hotel California,” specifically noting that “the guitar solo is [her] jam.” She also mentioned “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” as a favorite.[44]
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Beyoncé’s a bit of an adrenaline junkie.

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  1. Beyoncé has a bit of a reputation for being a thrill seeker, from roller coaster rides to daredevil activities! For instance, Beyoncé reportedly loves to ride the Cyclone roller coaster at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. She also bungee jumped off of New Zealand’s tallest building (twice!).[45]
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Beyoncé received a lifetime supply of Popeyes chicken.

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  1. Beyoncé’s self-proclaimed favorite fast food chain is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. She’s repeatedly mentioned their chicken as one of her favorite foods and, when the company caught wind of the star’s favor, they rewarded her with a lifetime membership card that grants her free chicken for life. However, Beyoncé told Oprah in 2003 that she’s never used it because she finds it too embarrassing![46]
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Beyoncé feels most relaxed when on a boat.

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  1. No one can call Beyoncé lazy, but she deserves a vacation from time to time as much as the rest of us! And, when it comes to vacations, Beyoncé revealed to SPIN magazine that she “lives for vacations” and “loves being on boats.” She continued to comment: “I love the waves, the feel and the smell of the ocean. It’s like being in your own world, like being truly free. If I want to eat at four o’clock in the morning, I eat. If I want to jump in the sea and swim, I can. There is no one to tell me what to do. For me, that’s perfection.”[47]
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Beyoncé’s fave artists include Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.

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  1. A fan of the classics, Beyoncé spoke in late 2024 about her love for artists like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and artists on the Stax label. However, she also mentioned her admiration and respect for “all of the female singers-songwriters who are out right now. Raye, Victoria Monét, Sasha Keable, Chloe x Halle, and Reneé Rapp.” She also professed her love for Doechii, GloRilla, and fellow Houstonian That Mexican OT.[48]
    • Miley Cyrus and Sabrina Carpenter were named as additional favorites, alongside “talented and interesting” artists like Thee Sacred Souls and Chappell Roan.
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Beyoncé has two beehives at her house.

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  1. If you didn’t know already, Beyoncé’s dedicated fanbase is referred to as “the BeyHive.” And we’re buzzing about the revelation that Beyoncé actually has multiple beehives on her property! Her hives house nearly 80,000 bees and reportedly produce hundreds of jars of honey per year. According to the superstar singer-songwriter, she actually started the beehives because her daughters (Blue and Rumi) have terrible allergies that are alleviated by the healing properties of honey. But we like to think that her beehives also serve as a sweet nod to her fans.[49]
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Beyoncé once went by alter ego “Sasha Fierce.”

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  1. In 2008, Beyoncé released her third studio album, I Am…Sasha Fierce. With the record’s release, she also introduced the world to her self-proclaimed alter ego, Sasha Fierce. The album’s dual covers feature a nude and makeup-free Beyonce on one side and a boldly dressed Sasha Fierce on the other. According to Beyoncé, she created the Sasha Fierce character in order to express a bolder persona and version of herself while on stage.[50]
    • However, Beyoncé has since largely ditched the alter ego, saying in a 2010 interview that she had “killed off” Sasha Fierce and wanted to show a more sensitive side on her upcoming album.[51]
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Beyoncé has a fly species named after her.

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  1. Specifically, the horse fly species known scientifically as Scaptia beyonceae is named for the mogul and entrepreneur. The fly was initially discovered in Australia in 1981, but it wasn’t scientifically described or named until 2011. But why Beyoncé? Well, the fly has dense golden hairs on its abdomen, similar to the honey-hued locks that are regularly sported by Beyoncé. The fly was also discovered in the same year that Beyoncé was born, marking another connection between the two.[52]
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Beyoncé’s song “Bootylicious” became a dictionary entry.

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  1. In 2001, Beyoncé’s chart-topping girl group Destiny’s Child released a single called “Bootylicious.” In the song, the lyrics describe the singers’ bodies as “bootylicious,” a compound term that combines the slang word “booty” (or butt) with “–licious”. Three years later, in 2004, “bootylicious” was added to the Oxford English Dictionary, defined as “sexually attractive, sexy; shapely.”[53]

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