
Beyoncé has accomplished more in her music career over the past 15 years than most people accomplish in a lifetime.
From starring in major box office flicks to breaking records on the music charts, the Houston native (born Beyonce Giselle Knowles) has maintained her place as one of today's biggest pop music superstars.
In honor of her 29th birthday (Sept. 4, 2010), Blackvoices.com presents 29 Things to Know About Beyoncé.
29 Things to Know About Beyoncé
Beyoncé has accomplished more in her music career over the past 15 years than most people accomplish in a lifetime. From starring in major box office flicks to breaking records on the music charts, she has maintained her place as one of today's biggest pop-music superstars. In honor of her 29th birthday, AOL BlackVoices presents 29 Things to Know About Beyoncé.
29 Things to Know About Beyoncé
1. Even her fellow singers admire this former People magazine "Most Beautiful People" honoree; R&B crooner Case chose her to play his love interest in the video for his 1999 single 'Happily Ever After.'
29 Things to Know About Beyoncé
2. Beyoncé has a lifetime membership to her favorite fast-food restaurant, Popeyes.
29 Things to Know About Beyoncé
3. Beyoncé started dating her husband, Jay-Z, in 2000, and three years later, the two recorded Hov's hit single '03 Bonnie & Clyde.'
29 Things to Know About Beyoncé
4. Though she was home schooled in her later years, Beyoncé is said to have been teased in grade school because of her over sized ears.
29 Things to Know About Beyoncé
5. At the 35th annual American Music Awards, she took the stage alongside country group Sugarland to perform her #1 hit 'Irreplaceable,' and later in the show, became the first woman to win an International Artist Award.
29 Things to Know About Beyoncé
6. Never one to turn down a chance to collaborate with music legends, Destiny's Child hooked up with Jody Watley for their 1999 song 'Sweet Sixteen.'
29 Things to Know About Beyoncé
7. Beyonce has one nephew, Juelz, with whom she starred in a Nintendo commercial.
29 Things to Know About Beyoncé
8. The 'Single Ladies' singer attended Alief Elsik High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in her hometown of Houston.
29 Things to Know About Beyoncé
9. She learned to bounce back from disappointment early in her career when she performed on the popular talent show 'Star Search' with her group Girl's Tyme but lost.


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By: H8tinH8ters on 9/04/2010 8:01AM
What can you say, this young woman is the BADDEST!
Second in accomplishments only to Oprah.
Her work ethic makes Black women soooooo proud
and only TRUE H8ters bash her.
Isn't that right "Dimepiece"
Just watch the posts..
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By: Angela on 9/04/2010 8:32AM
Happy birthday, Bey!! May God bless you with many more.
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By: Gail on 9/04/2010 8:58AM
Happy Birthday Beyonce!!! I wonder what JayZ is going to give her? lol
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By: Beverly on 9/04/2010 10:40AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL. I'M GOING TO SAY IT, LIKE I KNOW YOU, AND MAY YOU HAVE MANY MANY MORE.ANY BODY CAN SAY WHAT THEY WANT, THIS GIRL IS DOING IT. AND GOOD FOR YOU, SHE INSPIRE'S US , SOME, DON'T WANT TO ADMIT IT, I WILL.
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By: rasfanta on 9/04/2010 11:39AM
Yes, thanks to the leadership and guidance of her father, Matthew Knowles and her mother, Tina Knowles. I hope they write a book telling us of the behind the scenes work, tears, frustrations and anger they experienced from the establishment while pushing their child to the top of her game. They are an inspiration to us all.
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By: Jacqueline D. Warren on 9/04/2010 11:57AM
Happy B-D Beyonce, Have a great time with Jayz & family. May God bless you with great up coming goals & enjoy life.
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By: Sarah M Jews on 9/04/2010 12:11PM
Happy Birthday Beyonce may this one be the greatest ever you have accomplished a lot in 29 years may you continue to help Black Women of America to Shine Forever More!!
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By: AnnMarie on 9/04/2010 1:55PM
Happy Birthday Beyonce and many more may God bless u with all the accomplishments that you made in ur life and u are such an amazing person wish u all the luck in the world much love.
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By: Jacqueline on 9/04/2010 2:53PM
Happy birthday, Bey!! May God bless you with many more, God bless you with all the accomplishments.
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By: Natalie on 9/04/2010 4:45PM
Happy Birthday and many many more better each time. God Bless You and yours and May the heavens Always smile upon.
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