The Queen B is Back! Just when you thought Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus are the only ones competing for the top spot, Beyonce Knowles just dropped her new album via iTunes with no prior promotion or leakage! The fans went crazy and even fellow popstars couldn’t contain their excitement with what Mrs. Carter just did that changed pop music forever.

Beyonce Knowles is not just Jay Z’s wife. She is a superstar in her own right and it is time to bow down!

Here are some interesting facts about Beyonce Knowles that the new generation needs to know. Why are all pop superstars including Madonna respect and admire this sexy lady? You’re in for a treat!

#1 Beyonce’s Humble Career Beginnings

As revealed on her music video for “Flawless”, Beyonce started out her music career as a member of the rapping girl group “Girl’s Tyme”. The group performed at the Star Search program on TV, but lost to an older all-male competitor. The group had gone through a lot of management and group name changes. From Something Fresh to Cliché to The Dolls to Destiny. Whew!

Eventually, the group settled with the name Destiny’s Child. Even their journey as a grown-up female girl group wasn’t an easy one…