Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, sometimes known as Beyoncé Carter, was born on 4 September 1981 in Houston, Texas.
An American singer, rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, producer, actress and businesswoman, she is recognised as one of the most influential and award-winning artists in music history.
Born in Barbados in 1988, Robyn Rihanna Fenty began singing at the age of 7, before forming a trio with two classmates at Combermere High School. Her talent was discovered in 2003 by Evan Rogers, who made her record 4 demos. Listening to them, seduced by her voice, the rapper Jay-Z, President of the Dej Jam label, got her to sign a contract for six albums. She is the youngest female artist to have performed two concerts at Stade de France: with Coldplay in 2012 and during her "Diamonds World Tour" tour in 2013. She will be performing at Stade de France on 30 July 2016 for her return to the front of the stage during her "ANTI World Tour".
