Beyonce is one of the greatest pop stars of her generation and has an incredible career.

At the time of this writing, “Renaissance” has been topping the charts.

Keep reading for some fun and interesting Beyonce facts you may not have known.

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Beyonce’s name was passed down by her mother

Ever wonder howBeyonceacquired her name?

The rare moniker actually came from Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles-Larson.

“It’s my maiden name.

Beyoncé and Tina Knowles-Lawson smiling

She also revealed that a few of her family members have different spellings of the Beyonce last name.

While teaching Beyonce, Johnson-Bailey realized that her student was a gifted singer.

You are gonna be so big, the whole world is gonna know you.

Beyoncé performing on stage

And she just looked up at me and grinned and said, ‘I am?’

And I said, ‘Yes, you are.'”

After that, Beyonce started entering singing and dancing competitions.

Beyoncé singing on Star Search

According to Johnson-Bailey, “it’s been history since.”

For Bey, this was a dream realized.

Beyonce thought there was no way the group would lose.

Beyoncé at an event

The award-winning singer disclosed that it was “the best message” for her.

Beyonce said that she and her cousin found the python hanging in a closet.

She also revealed that she loved the python and even slept and watched television with it.

Beyoncé on the red carpet

After earning a healthy paycheck from the film, Beyonce decided not to pocket the money.

Beyonce and her mother also created an affiliated cosmetology school at the Phoenix House Career Academy in Brooklyn.

It offered individuals a seven-month training program to learn real-world skills during their recovery.

Destiny’s Child performing

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That’s all thanks to her dad and ex-manager Mathew Knowles.

Beyoncé and Mariah Carey smiling

“There was a three-and-a-half-mile track, and we would sing while we jogged around it.

Then we would go to the house and rehearse.”

Of course, it became an instant hit, and it wasn’t long before the song reached No.

Beyoncé at a formal event

1 on theBillboard Hot 100.

The artist’s first No.

The catchy tune was No.

Destiny’s Child in “Bootylicious” video

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list (viaVibe).

Beyonce is one of only two musicians who have landed No.

It reached No.1 in December 2019 for a few weeks and again in 2020 (viaBillboard).

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Beyonce’s favorite number is 4

It seems that Beyonce really, really loves the number four.

It just feels right!"

“I didn’t eat.

Beyoncé on a boat

I stayed in my room.

I was in a really bad place in life, going through that lonely period: ‘Who am I?

Who are my friends?’

Beyoncé at an awards show

My life changed,” said Beyonce (viaCBS News).

According toToday, the group announced they were disbanding in 2005.

She had been dating the same guy from the age of 12 until she was 19.

“I have not always made myself a priority …

I’ve personally struggled with insomnia from touring for more than half of my life.

Years of wear and tear on my muscles from dancing in heels,” she shared.

“And now I’m building a hemp and a honey farm,” she shared.

She has earned a whopping 79 nominations and has won 28.

The “Austin Powers in Goldmember” actor earned her first Grammy in 2001 with Destiny’s Child.

Later in the evening, the superstar won best R&B performance for “Black Parade.”

And it’s been such a difficult time.