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Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group comprising lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girls' Tyme, comprising Knowles, Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. After years of performing underground, they signed to Columbia Records and changed their name. Destiny's Child was launched into mainstream recognition following the release of their best-selling second album, The Writing's on the Wall, which contained the number-one singles "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name".

Beyoncé Knowles
Birth name Beyoncé Giselle Knowles
Also known as Beyonce, Beyonce Knowles-Carter
Born September 4, 1981 (1981-09-04) (age 28)
Origin Houston, Texas, United States
Genres R&B, pop, hip hop soul
Occupations Singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer, choreographer, model, video director
Instruments Vocals

Kelly Rowland
Birth name Kelendria Trene Rowland
Born February 11, 1981 (1981-02-11) (age 28)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres R&B, pop, house
Occupations Singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, television host

Michelle Williams
Birth name Tenitra Michelle Williams
Born July 23, 1980 (1980-07-23) (age 29)
Rockford, Illinois, United States
Genres R&B, pop, dance-pop, gospel
Occupations Singer-songwriter, record producer, actress