Beyoncé

American singer, songwriter and actress (born 1981)

For other uses, see Beyoncé (disambiguation).

Beyoncé

Beyoncé in 2023

Born|

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles

(1981-09-04) September 4, 1981 (age 43)

Houston, Texas, U.S.

Other names|

* Harmonies by the Hive[1]
* Queen Bey
* Queen B
* Third Ward Trill[2]

Occupations|

* Singer
* songwriter
* actress
* businesswoman

Years active| 1990–present
Organizations|

* BeyGood
* Parkwood Entertainment
* Ivy Park
* Cécred
* SirDavis

Works|

* Albums[a]
* singles
* songs
* videos
* performances

Spouse|

Jay-Z

(m. 2008)​

Children| 3, including Blue Ivy
Parents|

* Mathew Knowles
* Tina Knowles

Relatives| Solange Knowles (sister)
Awards| Full list
Musical career
Genres|

* R&B
* pop
* hip-hop
* country

Instrument| Vocals
Labels|

* Parkwood
* Columbia
* Music World

Member of| The Carters
Formerly of| Destiny's Child
Website| beyonce.com

Musical artist

Signature

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (/biˈɒnseɪ/ ⓘ bee-ON-say;[3] born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her vocal ability, continuous musical reinvention, and live performances, she is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century. Over a three-decade career, Beyoncé has redefined the standards of artistry and performance in popular music; she is often deemed one of the greatest entertainers and most influential artists of all time.[4]

Beyoncé rose to fame in 1997 as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love (2003), became one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century. After Destiny's Child disbanded in 2005, Beyoncé released the funk-imbued B'Day (2006) and starred in the drama film Dreamgirls (2006). Her marriage to rapper Jay-Z and portrayal of Etta James in the biopic Cadillac Records (2008) influenced the album I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008), which explored pop and electropop. Through the 2000s, Beyoncé garnered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love", "Baby Boy", "Irreplaceable", "Check on It", and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)".

After forming the management company Parkwood Entertainment, Beyoncé embraced traditional R&B and soul on 4 (2011). The electronic-influenced Beyoncé (2013) popularized surprise and visual albums and inspired setting Friday as Global Release Day, while the eclectic Lemonade (2016) sparked sociopolitical discourse and was the best-selling album worldwide in 2016. Her ongoing trilogy project—consisting of the queer-inspired dance album Renaissance (2022) and Americana epic Cowboy Carter (2024)—has highlighted the contributions of Black pioneers to American musical and cultural history, respectively spawning the U.S. number-one singles "Break My Soul" and "Texas Hold 'Em". Beyoncé voiced Nala in The Lion King (2019) and Mufasa: The Lion King (2024).

Beyoncé is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated sales of over 200 million records. She is the most RIAA-certified female artist and the only woman whose first eight studio albums each debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. One of the most awarded artists in popular music, her accolades include 35 Grammy Awards—the most of any individual in history—a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Peabody Award. Beyoncé is also the most awarded artist at the BET Awards (36), MTV Video Music Awards (30),[b] NAACP Image Awards (32), and Soul Train Music Awards (25). The first woman to headline an all-stadium tour, she is amongst the highest-grossing live acts of all time.

## Life and career

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### Early life

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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born in Houston, Texas, on September 4, 1981.[6][7] Her mother, Tina Knowles (née Beyoncé), was a hairdresser and salon owner,[8][9] while her father, Mathew Knowles, was a sales manager at Xerox.[10] Mathew is African American,[11] while Tina is Louisiana Creole with African, French, Irish, Breton, Norman and Native American ancestry.[12][13][14] Beyoncé's younger sister, Solange, is also a singer and actress.[15][16] They are descendants of Acadian militia officer Joseph Broussard, who was exiled to French Louisiana after the expulsion of the Acadians.[17] Both sisters also have Belgian ancestry from Hainaut Province, Wallonia.[18][19]

Beyoncé was raised within multiple religious traditions, attending both St. John's United Methodist Church and St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church in Houston.[20][21] She began her education at St. Mary's Catholic Montessori School, where she also took dance classes.[22] Her vocals were discovered by her dance instructor, who began humming a song that Beyoncé completed.[23] Beyoncé's interest in music and performing grew after she won a school talent show at the age of seven by singing John Lennon's "Imagine", winning against older competitors aged fifteen and sixteen.[24][25]

In 1990, nine-year-old Beyoncé enrolled in Parker Elementary School, a music magnet school in Houston, where she performed with the school's choir.[26][27] She later attended the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and subsequently Alief Elsik High School.[28] Beyoncé was also a member of the choir at St. John's United Methodist Church, where she sang her first solo and was a soloist for two years.[20][29] Her first job as a child was sweeping hair and occasionally performing for customers at her mother's hair salon.[30]

### 1990–2001: Early career and Destiny's Child

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In 1990, Beyoncé met singer LaTavia Roberson while in an audition for an all-girl entertainment group.[31] Joined by Kelly Rowland two years later,[31] the trio was placed in "Girl's Tyme", a group that performed rap and dance routines on Houston's talent show circuit.[32][33] In 1993, the group was entered in Star Search, the largest national talent show on television at the time. Competing in the show's singing category, the group lost the competition, which Beyoncé attributed to a poor song choice.[34][35] After LeToya Luckett joined in 1993, Girl's Tyme continued performing as an opening act for established R&B girl groups.[31] In 1995, Mathew left his job to manage the group, which halved the Knowles family's income, leading to them moving into separate apartments.[31][36][37] The group was briefly signed by Elektra Records and later dropped; ensuing tensions led to a six-month separation of Beyoncé's parents.[38][39] The Knowles family later reunited and the group secured a contract with Columbia Records, aided by talent scout Teresa LaBarbera Whites.[24][40]

Beyoncé in 2001

The group adopted the name Destiny's Child in 1997, based upon a passage in the Book of Isaiah.[41][42] That year, they released their major-label debut song, "Killing Time", which appeared on the soundtrack for the film Men in Black.[43][44] Their debut single and first major hit, "No, No, No", preceded their debut album, Destiny's Child (1998), a moderate success.[43][45] The group's second album, The Writing's on the Wall, peaked at number five on the U.S. Billboard 200 and later achieved multi-platinum status in the country.[46][47] The record spawned the singles "Bills, Bills, Bills", "Say My Name", and "Jumpin', Jumpin'"; the former two both peaked atop the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.[48][46][49] "Say My Name" won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song at the 2001 Grammy Awards.[50] The Writing's on the Wall became one of the best-selling R&B albums of all time, having sold 13 million copies worldwide.[51][52]

Following several lineup changes, Destiny's Child's ultimately comprised Beyoncé, Rowland, and Michelle Williams.[53] In early 2001, while Destiny's Child was completing work on their third album, Beyoncé secured a leading role in the MTV made-for-television film Carmen: A Hip Hopera, an interpretation of the 19th-century opera Carmen.[54] Destiny's Child's third studio album, Survivor, was released in May 2001; it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 663,000 copies in its first week.[55] The album produced the Billboard Hot 100 number-ones "Independent Woman Part I" and "Bootylicious", as well as the title track, which peaked at number two.[56][57][58] "Survivor" earned the group a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.[58] Following the release of their holiday album, 8 Days of Christmas (2001), Destiny's Child announced a hiatus to allow each member to pursue solo careers.[31]

### 2002–2007: Dangerously in Love, B'Day, and Dreamgirls

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Beyoncé in 2004

In July 2002, Beyoncé made her theatrical film debut, portraying Foxxy Cleopatra in Austin Powers in Goldmember.[59] She released "Work It Out" as the lead single from the film's soundtrack.[60] Her breakthrough as a solo artist came when she featured on Jay-Z's track "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" from his album The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse (2002).[61] The single peaked at number four on the Hot 100 chart.[62] Beyoncé appeared as Jay-Z's girlfriend in the music video for the song, fueling speculation about a relationship.[63] She later shared that they began dating when she was nineteen, after a year and a half of friendship.[64]

On June 14, 2003, Beyoncé premiered songs from her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love, during her first solo concert, which was broadcast as a pay-per-view television special.[65] Released ten days later,[31] the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 317,000 copies in its first week.[66] The album's lead single, "Crazy in Love", featuring Jay-Z, became Beyoncé's first number-one single as a solo artist in the U.S.[67] The single "Baby Boy" also reached number one,[68] while "Me, Myself and I" and "Naughty Girl" both reached the top five.[69] The album earned Beyoncé five awards at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best R&B Song for "Crazy in Love".[70] Having sold 11 million copies since its release, it is one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.[71] She starred alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. in the musical comedy The Fighting Temptations (2003), portraying a single mother and the love interest of Gooding's character.[72][73]

In November 2003, Beyoncé embarked on the European Dangerously in Love Tour and North American Verizon Ladies First Tour alongside Missy Elliott and Alicia Keys.[74][75] On February 1, 2004, she performed "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem of the U.S., at the Super Bowl XXXVIII.[76][77] Destiny Fulfilled, Destiny's Child's final album, was released on November 15, 2004.[78] The record peaked at number two on the Billboard 200,[79] spawning the U.S. top-five singles "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier".[80] In 2005, Destiny's Child embarked on a global concert tour titled Destiny Fulfilled... and Lovin' It.[81][82] The group announced that they would disband at the end of the tour.[82][83] Destiny's Child released their first compilation album, #1's, in October 2005 and were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in March 2006.[84][85]

Beyoncé performing during the Beyoncé Experience tour in 2007

Beyoncé's second solo album, B'Day, was released internationally on September 4, 2006, to coincide with her twenty-fifth birthday.[86][87] The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with 541,000 copies sold in its first week.[88][89] The album's lead single, "Déjà Vu", featuring Jay-Z, reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100,[90] while the second worldwide single, "Irreplaceable", topped the chart for ten weeks.[91] B'Day's other singles—"Ring the Alarm", "Get Me Bodied", and "Green Light"—each saw moderate chart success.[92][93] At the 2007 Grammy Awards, B'Day received five nominations, including Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best R&B Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Déjà Vu".[94] At the 2008 show, the album garnered more nominations, including Record of the Year for "Irreplaceable".[95]

Beyoncé's first acting role in 2006 was in the comedy film The Pink Panther.[74] She performed the U.S. number-one single "Check on It" as its theme song, which was included on #1's and on the European deluxe version of B'Day.[96][97] Later that year, she starred in Dreamgirls, a cinematic adaptation of the 1981 Broadway musical; Beyoncé portrayed a pop singer modeled after Diana Ross.[98] In support of B'Day, Beyoncé embarked on the Beyoncé Experience in 2007, her first worldwide concert tour, which visited 97 venues.[99] Simultaneously, B'Day was re-released with additional tracks,[100] including her duet with Shakira, "Beautiful Liar", which peaked at number three in the U.S.[101] In December 2007, Beyoncé and Jay-Z became engaged.[102]

### 2008–2009: I Am... Sasha Fierce and marriage

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Beyoncé performing during the I Am... Tour in 2009

On April 4, 2008, Beyoncé and Jay-Z married in a small, private ceremony;[103] the latter confirmed their marriage in an interview later that year.[104] Their marriage influenced Beyoncé's third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce, which was released on November 12, 2008, and formally introduced her alter ego Sasha Fierce.[105][106] A double album, it comprises two discs—I Am... and Sasha Fierce; the former contains slow and midtempo pop and R&B ballads, while the latter focuses on uptempo beats that blend electropop and Europop elements.[107][108] Debuting at number one on the Billboard 200, it sold 482,000 copies in its first week, marking Beyoncé's third consecutive U.S. number-one album.[109]

I Am... Sasha Fierce included Beyoncé's fifth number one on the Billboard Hot 100, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", as well as the UK chart-topping single, "If I Were a Boy".[110][111] The success of "Halo", which peaked at number five in the U.S., helped Beyoncé attain more top-ten singles on the list than any other woman during the 2000s.[112][113] Parodied and imitated around the world, the "Single Ladies" music video was described by the Toronto Star as the "first major dance craze" of the Internet age.[114] At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, the video won three categories, including Video of the Year.[115] In March 2009, Beyoncé embarked on the I Am... Tour, her second headlining worldwide concert tour, which grossed $119.5 million.[116][117]

I Am... Sasha Fierce went on to become one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, with over 10 million copies sold worldwide.[118] Soon after its release, Beyoncé portrayed blues singer Etta James in the musical biopic Cadillac Records (2008),[116][119] garnering several nominations including an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress.[120] In the psychological thriller Obsessed (2009), Beyoncé played Sharon Charles, a woman protecting her family from her husband's stalker, which co-starred Ali Larter and Idris Elba.[121][122] The film was critically panned, but Beyoncé's acting saw favorable reception.[123] Obsessed performed strongly at the U.S. box office, earning $68 million on a $20 million budget, surpassing Cadillac Records by $60 million.[124][125] Beyoncé performed "America the Beautiful" at president Barack Obama's 2009 presidential inauguration and "At Last" during the first inaugural dance.[126]

At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2010, Beyoncé received ten nominations—both for I Am... Sasha Fierce and for her work in film soundtracks—tying with Lauryn Hill for most Grammy nominations in a single year by a female artist.[127] Beyoncé won six of those nominations, including Best Contemporary R&B Album for I Am... Sasha Fierce and Song of the Year for "Single Ladies", breaking a record she previously tied in 2004 for the most Grammy awards won in a single night by a female artist.[128] Beyoncé provided vocals on Lady Gaga's single "Telephone", from the latter's extended play The Fame Monster (2009).[129] It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.[62]

### 2010–2012: 4 and first child

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In January 2010, Beyoncé announced a hiatus from her music career.[130] Over the nine-month break, she traveled to several European cities, the Great Wall of China, the Egyptian pyramids, Australia, English music festivals, and attended museum exhibitions and ballet performances.[131][132] "Eat, Play, Love", a cover story written by Beyoncé for Essence that detailed her career break, won her a writing award from the New York Association of Black Journalists.[133] Around this time, she miscarried, retrospectively describing it as "the saddest thing" she had endured.[134] Beyoncé returned to the studio and wrote music to cope with the loss.[135][136] In September 2010, Beyoncé made her runway modelling debut at Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show.[137] In March 2011, her father Mathew stopped managing her career.[138]

Beyoncé performing during her 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé concert residency in August 2011

In April 2011, during a photoshoot in Paris for her upcoming album cover, Beyoncé discovered she was unexpectedly pregnant. She initially kept her pregnancy private.[139][140] Her fourth studio album, 4, was released on June 24, 2011, in the U.S. and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 310,000 copies in its first week.[141][142] It marked her fourth consecutive number-one album in the United States.[143] 4 marked Beyoncé's first project of creative control since she split from her father, and was conceived as a traditional R&B and soul record that stood apart from contemporary popular music.[144][145][146] It contained five Billboard Hot 100 songs: "Run the World (Girls)", "Party", "Countdown", "Best Thing I Never Had", and "Love on Top".[147][148] The latter two peaked at numbers sixteen and twenty.[149][150]

On June 26, 2011, Beyoncé became the first solo female artist in over two decades to headline the main Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival.[151] The performance received praise from critics, with some outlets praising her growth as a live performer.[152][153][154] In August 2011, Beyoncé and Jay-Z attended the MTV Video Music Awards, in which the former performed "Love on Top" and revealed her pregnancy.[155] Her announcement contributed to the ceremony becoming the most-watched broadcast in MTV history at the time, drawing 12.4 million viewers.[156][157] The moment also set a Guinness World Record for the most tweets per second for a single event, with 8,868 tweets per second, and "Beyonce pregnant" became the most Googled phrase during the week of August 29, 2011.[158][159]

In late 2011, Beyoncé headlined four exclusive shows at New York's Roseland Ballroom titled 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé, performing songs from 4.[160][161] That month, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America after shipping one million copies to retail stores.[162] In February 2018, 4 made Beyoncé the first female artist to have three of her albums surpass one billion streams on Spotify.[163] On January 7, 2012, Beyoncé gave birth to her first daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, in New York City.[164] In June 2012, she performed for four nights at Revel Atlantic City's Ovation Hall to celebrate the resort's opening.[165]

### 2013–2014: Beyoncé

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Beyoncé performing at The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in 2014

In January 2013, Beyoncé performed the American national anthem during Obama's second presidential inauguration.[166][167] In February, she headlined the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show in New Orleans.[168] The performance became the second most tweeted-about moment in history at the time, generating 268,000 tweets per minute.[169] That same month, she co-directed and premiered her feature-length documentary Life Is But a Dream on HBO,[170] which offered an introspective look into both her personal and professional life.[171]

In April 2013, Beyoncé embarked on The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour,[172] released a cover of Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black" with André 3000 for The Great Gatsby's soundtrack,[173] and in May, voiced Queen Tara in the animated film Epic.[174] On December 13, 2013, she unexpectedly released her fifth studio album, Beyoncé, on the iTunes Store without prior announcement or promotion.[175] The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking her fifth consecutive U.S. number-one debut and making her the first woman in the chart's history to achieve this milestone with her first five studio albums.[176][177] The album received widespread critical acclaim,[178] and sold one million digital copies globally within six days—a record for any album on iTunes at the time.[179]

Musically rooted in electro-R&B, Beyoncé explored darker, more personal themes than her previous work, including bulimia, postnatal depression, and the emotional complexities of marriage and motherhood.[180][181] A visual album, the album's music videos—which were largely inspired by those of Michael Jackson's album Thriller (1982)—were recorded in secrecy to accompany to album's unexpected release.[182][183] Beyoncé is credited with helping popularize digital releases, as well as surprise and visual album formats; its release influenced the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry to adopt Friday as Global Release Day.[184][185] The lead single, "Drunk in Love", featuring Jay-Z, peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.[186][187] Beyoncé sold 2.3 million units worldwide in 2013, making it the one of the best-selling albums of the year.[188]

At the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, Beyoncé received six nominations and won three: Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for "Drunk in Love", and Best Surround Sound Album for Beyoncé.[189][190] In April 2014, Beyoncé and Jay-Z—known collectively by their stage name the Carters—announced their first co-headlining stadium tour called the On the Run Tour.[191] On August 24, 2014, she received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards, and won three additional honors: Best Video with a Social Message and Best Cinematography for "Pretty Hurts", and Best Collaboration for "Drunk in Love".[192][193]

### 2015–2017: Lemonade

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Beyoncé released "Formation" on February 6, 2016, and performed it live for the first time during the NFL Super Bowl 50 halftime show.[194][195] The performance sparked controversy due to its perceived allusions to the Black Panther Party on its fiftieth anniversary, as the NFL prohibits political statements during its events.[196] On April 16, 2016, Beyoncé released a teaser for a project titled Lemonade.[197] An hour-long musical film premiered on HBO on April 23,[198] coinciding with the release of the corresponding studio album of the same name exclusively on Tidal the same day.[199]

Beyoncé performing during the Formation World Tour in 2016

The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making Beyoncé the first artist in Billboard history to have her first six studio albums debut atop the chart.[200][201] All twelve tracks from Lemonade entered the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first female artist to chart twelve songs simultaneously.[202] With 115 million streams in its first week, Lemonade became the most-streamed album in a single week by a female artist on Tidal.[203] It was the third best-selling album in the U.S. in 2016, with 1.554 million copies sold, and the best-selling album globally that year, with 2.5 million copies sold.[204][205] Beyoncé embarked on the Formation World Tour from April to October 2016, featuring stops across North America and Europe.[206] It marked the first all-stadium tour by a female artist[207] and received Tour of the Year at the 44th American Music Awards.[208]

Several music publications included Lemonade amongst their lists of best albums of 2016.[209][210][211] The album's visuals earned eleven nominations at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards—the most Beyoncé had ever received in a single year—and won eight awards, including Video of the Year for the "Formation" music video.[212][213] The eight wins made Beyoncé the most-awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history with twenty-four total awards, surpassing Madonna's previous record of twenty wins.[214] In January 2017, Beyoncé was announced as a headliner for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which would have made her only the second female artist to headline the event. However, on February 23, it was confirmed she would no longer perform as a result of her second pregnancy.[215][216] Festival organizers later announced she would headline the 2018 edition instead.[215]

At the 59th Grammy Awards in February 2017, Lemonade led with nine nominations, including Album of the Year, and Record and Song of the Year for "Formation".[217] Beyoncé won two awards: Best Urban Contemporary Album for Lemonade and Best Music Video for "Formation".[218] Shortly before the Grammys, on February 1, 2017, Beyoncé announced on Instagram that she was expecting twins.[219] The post garnered over 6.3 million likes within a few hours, setting a world record for the most-liked image on the platform at the time.[220] On July 13, she shared the first photo of herself with the twins, confirming they were born a month earlier on June 13.[221] That post became the second most-liked on Instagram, following her original pregnancy announcement.[222][223] The twins—a daughter, Rumi, and a son, Sir—were born via caesarean section in California.[224][225] Later that year, Beyoncé featured on Eminem's "Walk on Water" and on the remix of Ed Sheeran's "Perfect"; the latter reached number one in the U.S., marking her sixth chart-topper as a solo artist.[226][227]

### 2018–2021: Everything Is Love and The Lion King

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Beyoncé headlined both weekends of the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.[228][229] Her performance on April 14 was the most-tweeted-about performance of the first weekend and became the most-watched live performance on YouTube.[230][231][232] It received widespread praise from critics, many of whom described it as historic.[233][234][235] The performance paid homage to Black culture—particularly focusing on historically Black colleges and universities—and included a brief reunion of Destiny's Child.[236][237]

Beyoncé at the European premiere of The Lion King in 2019

On June 6, 2018, Beyoncé and Jay-Z launched their On the Run II Tour. After its final show, the couple released their first collaborative studio album, Everything Is Love, which debuted at number two in the U.S. with 123,000 album-equivalent units.[238] It spawned the single "Apeshit", which peaked at number thirteen in the U.S.[239] On December 2, 2018, Beyoncé and Jay-Z headlined the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.[240] Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé, a documentary and concert film chronicling the 2018 Coachella performances, was released on Netflix on April 17, 2019, alongside Homecoming: The Live Album.[241][242] The film earned six nominations at the 71st Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in 2019.[243]

Beyoncé starred as the voice of Nala in the 2019 remake of The Lion King, released in July that year.[244][245] She also contributed to the film's soundtrack, performing a remade version of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight".[246][247] Beyoncé's original song "Spirit" was the lead single from both the official soundtrack and The Lion King: The Gift, a companion album she curated and produced.[248][249] Incorporating gqom and Afrobeat, the album featured African producers to create The Gift, given the film's African setting.[250][251][252] In September, ABC aired Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift, a surprise documentary detailing the album's creation.[253][254]

In April 2020, Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé released a remix of "Savage", which topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Beyoncé's seventh number one as a soloist.[255] In July 2020, she released Black Is King, the visual companion to The Gift written, directed, and executive produced by Beyoncé.[256] At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021, she led with nine nominations and won four awards, making her the most-awarded singer and female individual in Grammy history, and the second most-awarded individual overall.[257][258][259] That same year, she co-wrote and recorded "Be Alive" for the biographical sports drama film King Richard, earning her first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song at the 94th Academy Awards.[260][261]

### 2022–present: Renaissance and Cowboy Carter

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On June 16, 2022, Beyoncé announced the title of her seventh studio album, Renaissance.[262][263] The album's lead single, "Break My Soul", was released four days later[264] and peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100,[265] becoming Beyoncé's eighth number-one and twentieth top-ten song on the chart. This placed her alongside Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson as the only artists in chart history to earn at least twenty top-ten singles as solo acts and ten as members of a group.[266]

Beyoncé performing at the Renaissance World Tour in 2023, the highest-grossing tour by a female artist at the time

Renaissance was released on July 29, 2022, to critical acclaim.[267][268] The album features Black dance music styles such as disco and house and largely pays homage to the historically overlooked contributions of Black queer pioneers to those genres.[269][270] The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making Beyoncé the first artist to have their first seven studio albums debut at number one in the United States.[271][272] All of its sixteen songs charted on the Hot 100,[271] with its second single, "Cuff It", peaking at number six.[273] Upon the release of Renaissance, Beyoncé revealed that it was the first installment of a trilogy developed and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic—a period she described as her "most creative".[274][275]

On January 21, 2023, Beyoncé gave her first full concert in over four years at a private event in Dubai, performing for an audience of influencers and journalists.[276][277] She was reportedly paid $24 million for the show, which sparked criticism due to the United Arab Emirates' laws criminalizing homosexuality.[278][279] Later in the year, she headlined the Renaissance World Tour across the United States and Europe, which became the highest-grossing tour by a female artist at the time.[280][281] In November 2023, she released Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, a documentary concert that chronicled the tour's creation. She wrote, directed, and produced the film in partnership with AMC Theatres.[282] At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, Beyoncé won four of her nine nominations, bringing her total to thirty-two wins and making her the most awarded artist in Grammy history.[283][284]

On February 11, 2024, Beyoncé announced the second installment of her trilogy project and released its first two singles, "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages";[285][286] "Texas Hold 'Em" became her ninth solo number-one on the Billboard Hot 100.[287] She announced the album's title, Cowboy Carter, on March 12 and released it on March 29.[288][289] An Americana-inspired record,[290] Cowboy Carter highlights the historically overlooked contributions of Black pioneers to country music.[291] It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, with Beyoncé becoming the only female artist to debut her first eight studio albums at number one in the U.S.[292][272] The album's third single, "II Most Wanted", featuring Miley Cyrus, debuted at number six in the U.S.[293] In July 2024, NBC released two promotional commercials featuring Beyoncé for their coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.[294]

Beyoncé returned as Nala in Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), a prequel to the 2019 remake.[295] In December 2024, she headlined the first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday Halftime Show, debuting songs from Cowboy Carter.[296] At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025, she became the first Black artist in 50 years to win in the country categories,[297] and the first Black artist to win Best Country Album.[298] She also won Album of the Year, the first Black woman to do so in 25 years.[299] Later in 2025, Beyoncé embarked on the Cowboy Carter Tour across the United States and Europe;[300] the tour's final show in Las Vegas on July 26 included a brief reunion of Destiny's Child.[301]

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### Musical style

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Beyoncé's music is primarily R&B,[302] pop,[303][304] and hip-hop,[305][306] and also incorporates elements of soul and funk.[145][307] With continuous musical reinventions,[308][184] Beyoncé has been described as a musical "chameleon" by publications such as Vox and Billboard.[309][310] Expanding beyond the hip-hop and R&B sound she featured in her previous two albums—Dangerously in Love and B'Day—I Am... Sasha Fierce incorporates a 1980s electropop- and Europop-imbued sound, featuring instruments such as synthesizers and the acoustic guitar.[311][312] With the album 4, she expanded her use of soul and hip-hop compared to earlier work.[313][314] Drawing from 1970s funk, 1980s pop, and 1990s soul influences, 4 featured elements of hard rock, reggae, and adult contemporary.[315][316] Minimalism inspired Beyoncé's self-titled album,[317][318] which employed emotive falsetto and often braggadocio, using fragmented song structures that rejected traditional pop formats in favor of atmosphere.[319][320] Lemonade incorporated a broader range of genres, including rock, country, gospel, reggae, and blues.[321][322][323]

The Lion King: The Gift was conceived as a record rooted in cultural celebration. As such, Beyoncé recruited artists and producers from across the African continent and explored genres such as Afropop and gqom.[324] Delving into disco, ballroom culture, and 1990s club sounds,[325][326] Renaissance extensively made use of four-on-the-floor beats and pulsating synths, with interpolations of queer and Black dance music pioneers.[307][327][328] Beyoncé conceived Cowboy Carter as a multi-genre reclamation of Americana music.[329][330] The country and gospel-tinged epic features instrumentation such as the accordion, harmonica, acoustic guitar, and banjo.[331][332][333] Although she mainly records in English, Beyoncé has also released Spanish-language tracks for Irreemplazable (2007)—a Spanish reissue of songs from B'Day.[334][335]

### Voice

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"Halo" (2008)

Beyoncé uses her mezzo-soprano voice in "Halo",[336] an R&B[337] and pop song[338] with elements of soul music.[339]

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"No Angel" (2013)

On "No Angel", Beyoncé uses a high vocal register and sings in falsetto with breathy vocals.[340][341]

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"Daughter" (2024)

Beyoncé sings in a classical operatic style to perform the 18th-century aria Caro mio ben on "Daughter".[342]

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Beyoncé's possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range.[343][74] T's Jody Rosen praised her musical tone and timbre as especially distinctive, calling her voice "one of the most compelling instruments in popular music".[344] While Rosen credited the hip-hop era for shaping her rhythmic vocal style, he also noted her traditionalist leanings through balladry, gospel, and falsetto.[344] Her voice was described as "velvety yet tart, with an insistent flutter and reserves of soul belting" by Jon Pareles.[345]

On Dangerously in Love, Beyoncé's vocals balance between sultry utters and powerful belting,[346][347] while B'Day incorporated melismatic vocals and staccato phrasing.[348][349] Throughout I Am... Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé employs vibrato yelps and trills,[312] often singing in a lower register on several tracks.[350][351] With 4, she opted for "brass[y] and gritt[y]" vocals.[352] "Love on Top" has multiple key changes with sustained vocal power,[353] while growls and raspy textures characterize such songs as "Start Over".[354] She embraced more breathy and airy vocals on Beyoncé, with squeaky falsettos and wordless ecstasies accompanied by spoken word and rap-singing—what Kitty Empire dubbed "hood rat rapping".[355] Beyoncé adopted a looser, more genre-fluid approach on Lemonade, drawing on Southern roots with the twang of "Daddy Lessons";[356] a hushed and intimate tone on "Pray You Catch Me";[357] and raspy, distorted, and shouted vocals to channel raw anger on "Don't Hurt Yourself".[358]

On Renaissance, Beyoncé's vocals are processed with electronic effects such as reverb, distortion, and modulation.[359] She predominantly sings in her natural Texan accent on Cowboy Carter, with Southern American English elements.[360] However, on the Caro mio ben excerpt in "Daughter", she adopts a classical operatic vocal style.[361] Chris Richards, in an article for The Washington Post, highlighted her vocal range and power, noting she could "punctuate any beat with goose-bump-inducing whispers or full-bore diva-roars".[362] In Rolling Stone's 2023 list of the "200 Greatest Singers of All Time", Beyoncé ranked eighth, with the magazine stating, "in [her] voice lies the entire history of Black music".[363]

### Songwriting and themes

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Beyoncé has a collaborative and experimental songwriting process, often merging different song parts to create new structures.[364][365][366] Early in her career with Destiny's Child, her lyrics often focused on themes of female empowerment, as seen in songs like "Independent Women" and "Survivor". When her relationship with Jay-Z began, her songwriting style shifted to include more romantic and relationship-focused content with songs such as "Cater 2 U".[367] Dangerously in Love explored sexual and romantic themes, with the follow-up B'Day delving into Black women's personal and spiritual discontent, fulfillment, self-worth, and agency.[368] I Am... Sasha Fierce examined themes of love, heartbreak, and the tension between Beyoncé's self and her stage alter ego;[351] more personal themes characterized 4 and Beyonce, which delved into marriage, monogamy, and intimacy.[314][369][370]

Beginning with Lemonade, Beyoncé began exploring historical and political themes.[371] Storytelling and poetry inspired Lemonade, an album that discusses Black womanhood, reconciliation, and heartbreak—particularly in light of Jay-Z's alleged infidelity.[372][373][374] Scholar Emily J. Lordi described the album as a "cinematic and sonic Afrodiasporic journey from betrayal to redemption".[375] Renaissance and Cowboy Carter were conceived to highlight the historically overlooked and marginalized contributions of Black pioneers to American musical and cultural history. The former pays tribute to the influence of Black queer artists in shaping dance music, while the latter centers on the role of Black people in the development of country music.[376][377]

Critics and music artists have analyzed Beyoncé's distinctive style of songwriting. Caroline Polachek, who worked on "No Angel", praised her ability to make connections between ideas, and called her a "genius" writer and producer.[378] While writing with Beyoncé, record producer Sean Garrett described her as "very particular about her brand", stating that she rejects anything that feels off-brand.[379] Dubbed a "meticulous curator" by The New Yorker,[380] Beyoncé has been studied by some academics as a musical archivist,[381][382] while others have likened her storytelling to that of a modern-day griot.[383][384] She has received co-writing credits on most of her songs.[385] Beyoncé often faces scrutiny over the number of writing credits she receives, with some questioning the extent of her contributions.[386][387]

### Influences

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Beyoncé's major influences include Michael Jackson (left) and Tina Turner (right).

Beyoncé has named Michael Jackson as her greatest musical influence.[388][389] At the age of five, she attended her first concert where Jackson performed, an experience she later said helped her realize her purpose as a performer.[390] She has also credited Tina Turner as a major inspiration, admiring how she embodied strength while remaining feminine and sexy.[391] Diana Ross influenced her as an "all-around entertainer",[392] and Whitney Houston inspired her to pursue performing, saying Houston made her believe she could do the same.[393][394]

Beyoncé praised Madonna for her music and roles as a businesswoman.[395] She has cited Mariah Carey's vocal style—especially on her song "Vision of Love"—as an early influence that inspired her to practice vocal runs as a child.[396][397] Other artists that Beyoncé has mentioned as inspirations include Rachelle Ferrell,[398] Aaliyah,[399] Prince,[400] Janet Jackson,[401] Lauryn Hill,[402] Sade Adu,[403] Donna Summer,[404] Fairuz,[405] Mary J. Blige,[406] Selena,[407] Anita Baker,[408] and Toni Braxton.[409][410]

Beyoncé has cited Michelle Obama—44th First Lady of the United States—as a personal inspiration.[411][412] She described Oprah Winfrey as "the definition of inspiration and a strong woman".[408] Beyoncé has stated that her husband, rapper Jay-Z, inspires her, and she has praised his lyrical talent and the challenges he has overcome.[413] She expressed admiration for artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, stating that she wants to emulate his lyrical and raw artistic traits in her music.[414] Beyoncé has named Ross and Cher as some of her fashion inspirations.[415]

### Videography and stage

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Beyoncé featured over 148 different styles of clothing during the Renaissance World Tour (examples pictured).[416]

Beyoncé's music videos are known for their visual storytelling, frequent choreography, and thematic cohesion.[417] Several of her records, such as Beyoncé (2013) and Lemonade (2016), were released as visual albums, with each track paired with a music video to form a continuous narrative.[183] Beyoncé has worked with numerous directors for her music videos, such as Melina Matsoukas,[418] Jonas Åkerlund,[419] and Jake Nava.[420]

Regarded as one of the greatest performers of the 21st century,[421] Beyoncé is known for her meticulously produced and physically demanding performances[422] that incorporate elaborate costumes, striking visuals, and stage design.[423] Her shows are characterized by large-scale production elements such as LED staging,[424] supporting ensembles,[425] theatrical props,[426] and numerous costume changes.[416]

Beyoncé has been praised for her stage presence and voice during live performances.[427] She created the alter ego Sasha Fierce to separate her stage persona from her personal attributes. She characterized her persona as "too aggressive, too strong, too sassy [and] too sexy", adding that she is not like her in real life at all.[428] Sasha Fierce was created during the production of "Crazy in Love"[429] and was introduced with the release of her third solo studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce, in 2008.[430] By February 2010, Beyoncé stated she no longer needed the alter ego, having grown more comfortable with herself.[431] In May 2012, she announced Sasha Fierce would return for her Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live performances later that month.[432]

## Public image

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Beyoncé attending the launch of Usher's fragrance line in 2007

Beyoncé has been described by critics as having sex appeal.[433][434][435] Writing for Rolling Stone, music journalist Touré noted that she became a "crossover sex symbol" after the release of Dangerously in Love (2003).[436] Scholar Adrienne Trier-Bieniek argued that Beyoncé's fair skin, ethnically ambiguous features, and hair are central to her status as a sex symbol and "beauty icon within the [B]lack community".[437] The media often used the term "bootylicious"—a portmanteau of "booty" and "delicious"—in reference to her curvaceous figure; the phrase was popularized by Destiny's Child's 2001 single of the same name.[438][439] In 2004, "bootylicious" was added to the Oxford English Dictionary, defined as "(of a woman) sexually attractive".[440]

Known for her "diva" persona,[441] Beyoncé has been nicknamed "Queen Bey" (also spelled "Queen B") by the media.[442][443] Her fanbase is known as the BeyHive, having previously been known as the Beyontourage until 2011.[444][445] The Guardian's Kuba Shand-Baptiste called them "the most dedicated group of superfans ... on the planet".[444] Time named Beyoncé one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2013,[446] 2014,[447] and 2023.[448] She occupied the sixth place for the magazine's 2016 Person of the Year.[449] She was named the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" by People[450] and the "Hottest Female Singer of All Time" by Complex in 2012.[451] In January 2013, GQ placed Beyoncé on its cover, featuring her atop its "100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century" list.[452] VH1 listed her at number one on its 2013 list of the "100 Sexiest Artists".[453] Beyoncé is known for rarely granting interviews, especially to traditional media; she largely stopped participating in conventional press interviews in 2013.[454] Active on social media, Beyoncé has over 300 million followers on Instagram; she was the most-followed account on the platform until 2015 and remains one of its most-followed users.[455][456]

Beyoncé's lighter skin tone and styling choices have drawn criticism, with some arguing that it may perpetuate Eurocentric beauty standards and contribute to issues of colorism, particularly regarding the underrepresentation of darker-skinned Black women in mainstream media.[457][458][459] Emmett Price, a professor of music at Northeastern University, wrote in 2007 that he thinks race plays a role in many of these criticisms, saying white celebrities who dress similarly attract fewer comments.[457] In 2008, L'Oreal denied accusations of whitening her skin in their Feria hair color advertisements;[460][461] Beyoncé herself criticized H&M for their proposed "retouching" of promotional images of her in 2013, requesting only "natural pictures be used".[462] When performing, Beyoncé uses different fashion styles that coordinate with the music she is singing.[463] In 2007, she became the second African American woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue magazine,[464] and People recognized her as the best-dressed celebrity.[465]

## Wealth

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Beyoncé is one of the wealthiest musical artists; as of June 2025, Forbes estimates her net worth to be $780 million.[466] The magazine named Beyoncé the annual highest-earning female musician in 2008,[467] 2010,[468] 2014,[469] and 2017.[470] Forbes began reporting on her earnings in 2008, calculating that the $80 million earned between June 2007 and June 2008 made her the second highest-paid musician in 2008.[471][467] On the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, Beyoncé was placed fourth in 2008 and 2009,[472][473] second in 2010,[474] and fourth in 2013.[475] She ranked at number one on the Celebrity 100 list in 2014, earning an estimated $115 million.[476] Billboard named Beyoncé the highest-paid musician of 2016, with estimated earnings of $62.1 million.[477] She was listed as the third highest-paid musician of the 2010s by Forbes, earning $685 million.[478]

Forbes placed Beyoncé and Jay-Z at number one on the "World's Highest-Paid Celebrity Couples" list, collectively earning $78 million and $107.5 million in 2012 and 2016, respectively.[479][480] The couple made it into 2011's Guinness Book of World Records as the "highest-earning power couple" for collectively earning $122 million in 2009.[481] They officially became a billion-dollar couple in 2017, when Forbes estimated a combined net worth of $1.16 billion.[482]

## Legacy

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Main article: Cultural impact of Beyoncé

See also: Destiny's Child § Legacy

Beyoncé performing during her I Am... Tour in 2009

Beyoncé has been recognized as one of the most influential figures in music history by outlets such as Rolling Stone, the Associated Press, and NPR.[4] She is considered one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century,[483][484] with Billboard naming her the "Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century" in 2024.[485] She is also featured on the publication's "Greatest of All Time Artists" list.[486] Beyoncé has repeatedly been named as the defining artist of both the 2000s and 2010s.[487] Writing in The New Yorker, Rosen called her "the most important and compelling popular musician of the twenty-first century [...] the result, the logical end point of a century-plus of pop".[488] Critics have hailed several of Beyoncé's albums, singles, music videos, and live performances as amongst the greatest of all time.[489]

Beyoncé has revolutionized the music industry, transforming the production, distribution, promotion, and consumption of music.[485][490][491] She has been credited with reviving the album format in an era dominated by singles and streaming, with albums becoming increasingly cohesive and narrative-led.[308][372] Beyoncé redefined how music is released and marketed by popularizing the surprise album with Beyoncé (2013), reorienting the music market to unconventional promotional rollouts; surprise albums became a common practice in the 2010s and 2020s.[492][485] She is also recognized for reviving the music video as an art form and popularizing the visual album format.[184][493][494] Beyoncé also inspired the industry to move Global Release Day from Tuesday to Friday.[495]

Wax figure of Beyoncé at Madame Tussauds in London

Beyoncé's use of staccato rap-singing and chopped and re-pitched vocals helped them become defining features of music in the 21st century.[496][304][497] Her work transcends traditional genre boundaries, creating new artistic standards that shaped contemporary music and set the precedent for music artists to move between and beyond genre confines.[184][498] She helped repopularize subgenres of music such as R&B,[499] country,[500][501] dance,[502] house,[503] and Afrobeats.[504] Beyoncé is also known for transforming concert tours into cultural and artistic events.[505] Additionally, she has significantly influenced socio-political matters, using her platform to advocate for women's empowerment and social justice.[506][507] Critics credit her with significantly influencing political conversations and movements, such as fourth-wave feminism and Black Lives Matter.[508][509] Beyoncé's artistry and career have been studied globally through university courses[510][511] and museum exhibitions.[512][513]

Beyoncé has been recognized for setting new standards for success in the modern era, with musicians from across genres, generations, and countries citing her as a major influence on their career. Taylor Swift called her a major influence, crediting her with showing other artists how to oppose industry standards and create new opportunities.[514][515] Lady Gaga said Beyoncé inspired her to become a musician,[516] while Rihanna was motivated to pursue music after watching Beyoncé.[517] Ariana Grande said she learned to sing by mimicking artists like Beyoncé,[518] while Adele described her as part of her artistic influence since she was a preteen.[519] McCartney and Garth Brooks have also cited Beyoncé's live performances as inspirational, with the latter recommending that both new and veteran musicians analyze these performances to improve their work.[520][521]

Beyoncé popularized phrases that entered mainstream culture: "put a ring on it" (from "Single Ladies") to signify a marriage proposal;[522] "I woke up like this" (from "Flawless"), which sparked a trend of morning selfies;[523] and "boy, bye" (from "Sorry"), used as a way to break up with a romantic partner.[524] In January 2012, Australian research scientist Bryan Lessard named a species of horse-fly found in North Queensland, Australia, Scaptia beyonceae, after her, due to the insect's distinctive golden hairs on its abdomen.[525] Several wax figures of Beyoncé are found at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums in major cities around the world.[526] In Minnesota, May 23 is designated as "Beyoncé Day" to mark the same day she performed the Formation World Tour in the state in 2016.[527]

## Achievements

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See also: List of awards and nominations received by Beyoncé and List of awards and nominations received by Destiny's Child

Beyoncé has received numerous awards and is the most-awarded female artist of all time.[528] Having sold over 200 million records worldwide (and an additional 60 million with Destiny's Child), she is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.[529][530] RIAA listed Beyoncé as the top certified artist of the 2000s decade, with 64 certifications.[531][532] In 2024, she became the most RIAA-certified female artist in history.[533] With several tours that have been ranked amongst history's highest-grossing by a female artist, she is one of the highest-grossing live acts in history.[534][535]

Beyoncé with her Video of the Year award at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards

Beyoncé has won 35 Grammy Awards—both as a solo artist and member of Destiny's Child and the Carters—making her the most honored individual by the award show.[536][537] She is also its most nominated artist with 99 nominations.[94][538] She set the record for the most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night in 2010 with six awards.[539][540] Beyoncé has won 30 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs),[c] tying Taylor Swift for the most in the award show's history.[541][5] In 2016, she matched Lady Gaga's 2010 record for the most VMAs won in a single night by a female artist, with eight wins.[214]

Beyoncé is the most awarded and nominated person at the BET Awards, with 32 awards from 75 nominations.[542][543] She also has the most Soul Train Music Awards with 25 wins—21 as a solo artist and four with Destiny's Child—and is the most awarded artist in NAACP Image Awards history, earning 27 wins solo and five with Destiny's Child.[544][545][546] At the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, she was honored with the Billboard Millennium Award.[547][548] Billboard ranked her at number three on its 2025 "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list and at seventeen as part of Destiny's Child.[549]

For her role in Dreamgirls, Beyoncé was nominated for Best Original Song for "Listen" and Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards.[550] The film Lemonade (2016) won a Peabody Award in 2017.[551] In 2022, "Be Alive" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song,[552] the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song,[553] and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.[261] In June 2021, Beyoncé was honored as the Top Touring Artist of the 2010s at the Pollstar Awards.[554] In August 2025, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming for Beyoncé Bowl, which chronicled her 2024 NFL Halftime Show.[555] An inductee of the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame,[556] she has broken several world records.[557]

## Other ventures

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### Social activism

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Beyoncé has conducted several fundraising and donation campaigns during her tours.

Beyoncé held a fundraiser for Obama's 2012 presidential campaign[558] and voted for him in the 2012 presidential election.[559] In May 2015, Beyoncé attended a celebrity fundraiser for 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton[560] and headlined in a concert for Clinton the weekend before the election.[561] She endorsed the bid of Beto O'Rourke during the 2018 United States Senate election in Texas.[562] Beyoncé endorsed Joe Biden for president during the 2020 election and Kamala Harris in 2024,[563][564] giving the latter permission to use "Freedom" as the official song for her presidential campaign.[565]

Beyoncé identifies as a "modern-day feminist".[566] Her self-identification incited debate about whether her feminism is aligned with older, more established feminist ideals; Annie Lennox referred to her use of the word feminist as "feminist lite".[567][568] Beyoncé publicly aligned with feminism by sampling Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 2013 TEDx speech "We should all be feminists" in "Flawless", released later that year.[569] Adichie described Beyoncé's feminism as leaning toward heteropatriarchal ideals, emphasizing men's needs and diverging from her own views.[570] Beyoncé performed at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards before a giant "Feminist" backdrop.[568] Some critics suggest that her portrayal of empowerment tends to be individualized, with limited engagement in structural issues affecting marginalized groups;[571][572]

In December 2012, Beyoncé joined a coalition of celebrities in the "Demand a Plan" campaign—an initiative led by U.S. mayors to urge federal action on gun control legislation following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.[573] In 2013, she endorsed same-sex marriage via Instagram[574] and voiced opposition to North Carolina's Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, a law criticized for discriminating against the LGBT community.[575] In February 2017, she supported transgender youth following Donald Trump's federal rollback of protections for transgender students in public schools.[576]

Beyoncé has spoken against police brutality toward African Americans.[577][578] She attended a 2013 rally after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin,[579] and featured the mothers of Martin, Michael Brown, and Eric Garner holding photos of their deceased sons in the music video for "Freedom".[580] Her 2016 single "Formation" was interpreted as a critique of law enforcement, though she clarified it was a celebration of her heritage.[581] Performing the song during the 2016 Super Bowl halftime show, with dancers dressed in outfits referencing the Black Panther Partyf, sparked backlash from conservative figures and law enforcement groups.[582] Beyoncé responded to the criticism by selling "Boycott Beyoncé" merchandise on her tour.[583]

### Philanthropy

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In 1999, Beyoncé, her mother Tina Knowles, and former Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland established the Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth.[584] Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Beyoncé, Solange, Tina, and Rowland co-founded the Survivor Foundation to offer transitional housing for displaced families and support the construction of new homes.[585] They extended aid after Hurricane Ike in 2008, with Beyoncé donating $100,000 to the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund.[586] In 2007, she launched the Knowles-Temenos Place Apartments, a housing development that accommodates 43 displaced individuals.[587][588]

Beyoncé at the opening of the Cosmetology Center in 2010

After learning about Phoenix House—a nonprofit focused on drug and alcohol rehabilitation—during the filming of Cadillac Records in 2008, Beyoncé donated her entire $4 million salary from the film to the organization.[589][587] She later founded the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center, a program at Phoenix House that provides a cosmetology training course.[587][590] In April 2011, Beyoncé participated in the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation's campaign against child obesity by reworking "Get Me Bodied".[591][592] She was an ambassador for the 2012 World Humanitarian Day campaign,[593] and took part in Gucci's 2013 "Chime for Change" initiative to promote global female empowerment.[594]

Beyoncé and Jay-Z donated tens of thousands of dollars to post bail for Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters in Baltimore and Ferguson, and contributed to building the infrastructure needed to establish BLM chapters across the United States.[595] In 2016 she pledged to fund ten college scholarships for students in financial need.[596] In June 2016, she donated over $82,000 to the United Way of Genesee County to assist victims of the Flint water crisis and provided financial support for fourteen Michigan students pursuing higher education.[597] That August, Beyoncé and Jay-Z donated $1.5 million to civil rights organizations including BLM, Hands Up United, and Trayvon Martin Foundation.[598]

In August 2017, during Hurricane Harvey, Beyoncé launched BeyGood Houston to support those affected and donated $75,000 worth of new mattresses to survivors.[599] Later that month, she released a remix of J Balvin and Willy William's "Mi Gente", pledging all proceeds to disaster relief efforts across Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.S., and the Caribbean in response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, as well as the Chiapas and Puebla earthquakes.[600] In April 2020, Beyoncé donated $6 million to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, UCLA, and local community-based organizations to provide mental health and wellness services for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.[601] She featured on the remix of Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage" (2020), with proceeds supporting Bread of Life Houston's COVID-19 relief efforts.[602]

Beyoncé worked with the Feminist Coalition in the End SARS movement in Nigeria to cover medical costs for injured protestors, legal fees for arrested protestors, and resources for those in need. Beyoncé also supports the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon, ShutItAllDown in Namibia, Zimbabwean Lives Matter in Zimbabwe and the Rape National Emergency in Liberia.[603] In December 2020, Beyoncé donated $500,000 to alleviate the housing crisis in the U.S. caused by the cessation of the eviction moratorium.[604] In partnership with BeyGood, in 2024, she introduced an annual grant program to support cosmetology students and professional hair stylists with financial assistance.[605] In January 2025, she donated $2.5 million to Los Angeles fire relief funds amidst the wildfires that month in Southern California.[606]

## Business endeavors

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In 2008, Beyoncé founded Parkwood Entertainment, an entertainment company established as an imprint of Columbia Records.[607][608][609] Parkwood has since grown to include a music division, signing artists such as Chloe x Halle.[610] In February 2024, Beyoncé launched Cécred, a hair care line designed to serve a wide range of hair textures.[611]

### Endorsements and partnerships

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Beyoncé began her partnership with Pepsi in 2002.[612] Two years later, she starred in a gladiator-themed commercial for the company alongside Britney Spears, Pink, and Enrique Iglesias.[613] Beyoncé signed a $50 million endorsement deal with Pepsi in 2012.[614] Beyoncé has also collaborated with Tommy Hilfiger for the fragrances True Star—for which she recorded a cover of "Wishing on a Star"—and True Star Gold.[615][616] In 2007, she promoted Emporio Armani's Diamonds fragrance.[617] Beyoncé launched her own fragrance line with Heat in 2010, followed by Heat Rush in 2011 and Pulse later in the same year.[618][619][620] Beyoncé also has had deals with American Express,[467] Nintendo,[621] and a long-standing endorsement deal with L'Oréal since she was 18.[622]

In March 2015, Beyoncé became a co-owner of the music streaming platform Tidal, alongside several other artists.[623] In November 2020, she entered a multi-year partnership with fitness and media company Peloton.[624] In 2021, Beyoncé and Jay-Z partnered with Tiffany & Co. for the company's "About Love" campaign. Beyoncé became the fourth woman, and first Black woman, to wear the 128.54-carat Tiffany Yellow Diamond.[625] The campaign drew criticism, as the diamond is considered a blood diamond and a symbol of British colonial exploitation in Africa.[d][628][629] On August 20, 2024, Beyoncé announced SirDavis, a whiskey in collaboration with Moët Hennessy developed for years prior and co-founded with master distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden.[630] In October 2024, Levi's launched a four-part global campaign titled "Reiimagine" with Beyoncé, spotlighting women's history with the company and featuring her Cowboy Carter track "Levii's Jeans".[631]

### Fashion lines

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In 2005, Beyoncé and Tina launched House of Deréon, a women's fashion line inspired by three generations of women in their family.[632] The two also established Beyond Productions to handle licensing and brand management for House of Deréon and its junior line, Deréon.[633] The collection features sportswear, denim offerings with fur, outerwear, and accessories like handbags and footwear.[633] In 2005, Beyoncé partnered with House of Brands, a footwear company, to produce a range of shoes for House of Deréon.[634] In January 2008, Starwave Mobile launched Beyoncé Fashion Diva, a mobile game with a social networking component, featuring the House of Deréon collection.[633] In July 2009, Beyoncé and her mother launched a junior apparel label, Sasha Fierce for Deréon, for the back-to-school season. The collection included sportswear, outerwear, handbags, footwear, eyewear, lingerie, and jewelry.[635]

In April 2016, Beyoncé launched Ivy Park, a 50–50 joint venture with fashion retailer Topshop. The brand's name was inspired by her daughter, Blue Ivy, Beyoncé's favorite number, four (IV), and the park where she used to run in Texas.[636] Following allegations that Topshop owner Philip Green had sexually harassed, bullied, and racially abused employees, Beyoncé bought out his 50 percent stake in the company.[637][638] In April 2019, she partnered with Adidas as a creative collaborator to relaunch Ivy Park and develop new apparel and footwear, with the first collection debuting in January 2020.[639][640] The brand struggled financially and by March 2023, Beyoncé and Adidas mutually ended their partnership.[641] That same month, Beyoncé collaborated with Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing on a couture collection inspired by her Renaissance album. With sixteen looks—one for each track—it was the first time a Black woman led the design of a Parisian couture house collection.[642]

## Discography

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Main articles: Beyoncé albums discography, Beyoncé singles discography, and List of songs recorded by Beyoncé

Solo studio albums

* Dangerously in Love (2003)
* B'Day (2006)
* I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008)
* 4 (2011)
* Beyoncé (2013)
* Lemonade (2016)
* Renaissance (2022)
* Cowboy Carter (2024)

with Destiny's Child

Main articles: Destiny's Child discography and List of Destiny's Child songs

* Destiny's Child (1998)
* The Writing's on the Wall (1999)
* Survivor (2001)
* 8 Days of Christmas (2001)
* Destiny Fulfilled (2004)

with the Carters

Main article: The Carters discography

* Everything Is Love (2018)

Soundtrack albums

* The Lion King: The Gift (2019)

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## Filmography

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Main article: Beyoncé videography § Film

This section lists select works only. Refer to the main article for further information.

Films starred

* Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001)
* Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
* The Fighting Temptations (2003)
* Fade to Black (2004)
* The Pink Panther (2006)
* Dreamgirls (2006)
* Cadillac Records (2008)
* Obsessed (2009)
* Epic (2013)
* Lemonade (also director) (2016)
* The Lion King (2019)
* Black Is King (also director) (2020)
* Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)

Documentaries

* Live at Wembley (2004)
* The Beyoncé Experience Live (2007)
* I Am... Yours (2009)
* I Am... World Tour (also director) (2010)
* Live at Roseland: Elements of 4 (also director) (2011)
* Life Is But a Dream (also director) (2013)
* Live in Atlantic City (also director) (2013)
* On the Run Tour (2014)
* Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé (also director) (2019)
* Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé (also director) (2023)

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## Tours and residencies

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Main article: List of Beyoncé live performances

Headlining tours

* Dangerously in Love Tour (2003)
* The Beyoncé Experience (2007)
* I Am... Tour (2009–2010)
* The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013–2014)
* The Formation World Tour (2016)
* Renaissance World Tour (2023)
* Cowboy Carter Tour (2025)

Co-headlining tours

* Verizon Ladies First Tour (with Alicia Keys and Missy Elliott) (2004)
* On the Run Tour (with Jay-Z) (2014)
* On the Run II Tour (with Jay-Z) (2018)

Residencies

* I Am... Yours (2009)
* 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé (2011)
* Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live (2012)

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## See also

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* Forbes list of highest-earning musicians
* List of artists with the most number-one European singles
* List of Billboard Social 50 number-one artists
* List of Black Golden Globe Award winners and nominees
* List of highest-grossing live music artists
* List of most-followed Instagram accounts

## Notes

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1. ^ For her works with Destiny's Child and the Carters, see Destiny's Child discography, List of Destiny's Child songs and the Carters discography.
2. ^ Tied with Taylor Swift[5]
3. ^ Includes 2 awards as part of Destiny's Child
4. ^ Mined under harsh conditions during colonial rule in South Africa, the diamond is considered a "blood diamond". Some critics deemed it insensitive to wear a gem associated with oppression.[626][627]

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## External links

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Beyoncé at Wikipedia's sister projects

* Media from Commons
* News from Wikinews
* Quotations from Wikiquote
* Data from Wikidata

* Official website
* Beyoncé at AllMusic
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* Beyoncé at IMDb

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Beyoncé

* Albums discography
* Singles discography
* Awards and nominations
* Live performances
* Songs
* Videography

Studio albums|

* Dangerously in Love
* B'Day
* I Am... Sasha Fierce
* 4
* Beyoncé
* Lemonade
* Renaissance
* Cowboy Carter

Visual albums|

* B'Day Anthology
* Above and Beyoncé
* Elements of 4
* Beyoncé
* Lemonade
* Black Is King

Compilation albums|

* Irreemplazable
* Above and Beyoncé
* 4: The Remix

Soundtrack albums|

* Carmen
* The Fighting Temptations
* Dreamgirls
* Cadillac Records
* The Lion King: The Gift

Live albums|

* The Beyoncé Experience Live
* I Am... Yours
* I Am... World Tour
* Homecoming

Concert films|

* Live at Wembley
* The Ultimate Performer
* The Beyoncé Experience Live
* I Am... Yours
* I Am... World Tour
* Live at Roseland
* Life Is But a Dream
* Live in Atlantic City
* Live
* On the Run
* Homecoming
* Renaissance

Concert tours|

* Dangerously in Love Tour
* Verizon Ladies First Tour
* The Beyoncé Experience
* I Am... Tour
* The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour
* On the Run Tour
* The Formation World Tour
* On the Run II Tour
* Renaissance World Tour
* Cowboy Carter Tour

Live performances|

* I Am... Yours
* 2011 Glastonbury performance
* 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé
* Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live
* Super Bowl XLVII halftime show
* Super Bowl 50 halftime show
* 2023 Dubai performance
* Beyoncé Bowl

Brands and retail|

* True Star
* House of Deréon
* Heat
* Rise
* Tidal
* Ivy Park
* Cécred
* SirDavis

Legacy|

* Cultural impact
* Surprise album
* Visual album
* Global Release Day
* Mute challenge
* Premier Tower
* Scaptia beyonceae

Family|

* Angela Beyincé
* Blue Ivy Carter
* Jay-Z
* Mathew Knowles
* Solange Knowles
* Tina Knowles

Related groups|

* Destiny's Child
* The Carters
* Everything Is Love

Related articles|

* BeyGood
* EveryBODYisflawless
* Let's Move! Flash Workout
* Parkwood Entertainment
* Suga Mama

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Beyoncé songs

* Albums discography
* Singles discography

Dangerously in Love|

* "Crazy in Love"
* "Naughty Girl"
* "Baby Boy"
* "Me, Myself and I"
* "The Closer I Get to You"
* "Dangerously in Love 2"
* "Daddy"

B'Day|

* "Déjà Vu"
* "Get Me Bodied"
* "Suga Mama"
* "Upgrade U"
* "Ring the Alarm"
* "Kitty Kat"
* "Freakum Dress"
* "Green Light"
* "Irreplaceable"
* "Resentment"
* "Listen"
* "Check on It"
* "Beautiful Liar / Bello Embustero"
* "Welcome to Hollywood"
* "Flaws and All"
* "Still in Love (Kissing You)"
* "Amor Gitano"

I Am... Sasha Fierce|

* "If I Were a Boy"
* "Halo"
* "Broken-Hearted Girl"
* "Ave Maria"
* "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
* "Radio"
* "Diva"
* "Sweet Dreams"
* "Video Phone"
* "Ego"
* "Honesty"
* "Why Don't You Love Me"
* "Poison"

* "1+1"
* "I Care"
* "I Miss You"
* "Best Thing I Never Had"
* "Party"
* "Rather Die Young"
* "Start Over"
* "Love On Top"
* "Countdown"
* "End of Time"
* "I Was Here"
* "Run the World (Girls)"
* "Lay Up Under Me"
* "Schoolin' Life"
* "Dance for You"

Beyoncé|

* "Pretty Hurts"
* "Haunted"
* "Drunk in Love"
* "Blow"
* "No Angel"
* "Partition"
* "Jealous"
* "Rocket"
* "Mine"
* "XO"
* "Flawless"
* "Superpower"
* "Heaven"
* "7/11"
* "Ring Off"
* "Standing on the Sun"
* "Grown Woman"

Lemonade|

* "Pray You Catch Me"
* "Hold Up"
* "Don't Hurt Yourself"
* "Sorry"
* "6 Inch"
* "Daddy Lessons"
* "Love Drought"
* "Sandcastles"
* "Freedom"
* "All Night"
* "Formation"

The Lion King: The Gift|

* "Bigger"
* "Find Your Way Back"
* "Mood 4 Eva"
* "Brown Skin Girl"
* "Already"
* "Spirit"
* "Black Parade"

Renaissance|

* "Cozy"
* "Alien Superstar"
* "Cuff It"
* "Energy"
* "Break My Soul"
* "Plastic Off the Sofa"
* "Virgo's Groove"
* "Heated"
* "America Has a Problem"
* "Pure/Honey"

Cowboy Carter|

* "Blackbiird"
* "16 Carriages"
* "Texas Hold 'Em"
* "Bodyguard"
* "Jolene"
* "II Most Wanted"
* "Levii's Jeans"
* "Ya Ya"
* "Tyrant"

As featured artist|

* "'03 Bonnie & Clyde"
* "Delresto (Echoes)"
* "Family Feud"
* "Feeling Myself"
* "Fighting Temptation"
* "Hollywood"
* "Hymn for the Weekend"
* "I Got That"
* "Just Stand Up!"
* "Lift Off"
* "Love a Woman"
* "Love in This Club Part II"
* "Make Me Say It Again, Girl"
* "Mi Gente"
* "Part II (On the Run)"
* "Put It in a Love Song"
* "Runnin' (Lose It All)"
* "Savage (Remix)"
* "Say Yes"
* "See Me Now"
* "Shining"
* "Telephone"
* "Top Off"
* "Until the End of Time"
* "Walk on Water"
* "What More Can I Give"

Other songs|

* "A Woman Like Me"
* "All I Could Do Was Cry"
* "Apeshit"
* "At Last"
* "Back to Black"
* "Be Alive"
* "Before I Let Go"
* "Boss"
* "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
* "Die with You"
* "Fever"
* "God Bless the U.S.A."
* "I'd Rather Go Blind"
* "My House"
* "One Night Only"
* "Perfect Duet"
* "Pink + White"
* "Sexy Lil Thug"
* "So Amazing"
* "Sorry Not Sorry"
* "Summertime"
* "Wishing on a Star"
* "Work It Out"

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Destiny's Child

* Beyoncé Knowles
* Kelly Rowland
* Michelle Williams
* LaTavia Roberson
* LeToya Luckett
* Farrah Franklin

Studio albums|

* Destiny's Child
* The Writing's on the Wall
* Survivor
* 8 Days of Christmas
* Destiny Fulfilled

Compilation albums|

* This Is the Remix
* #1's
* Mathew Knowles & Music World Present Vol.1: Love Destiny
* Playlist: The Very Best of Destiny's Child
* Love Songs
* Destiny's Child: The Untold Story Presents Girls Tyme

Singles|

* "No, No, No"
* "With Me"
* "Get on the Bus"
* "Bills, Bills, Bills"
* "Bug a Boo"
* "Say My Name"
* "Jumpin', Jumpin'"
* "Independent Women Part I"
* "Survivor"
* "Bootylicious"
* "Emotion"
* "Nasty Girl"
* "8 Days of Christmas"
* "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
* "Lose My Breath"
* "Soldier"
* "Girl"
* "Cater 2 U"
* "Stand Up for Love"

Featured singles|

* "Just Be Straight with Me"
* "She's Gone"
* "Thug Love"
* "What's Going On"
* "The Girl Is Mine"

Live and video releases|

* The Platinum's on the Wall
* Destiny's Child World Tour
* Live in Atlanta
* Video Anthology

Concert tours|

* Total Request Live Tour
* Destiny's Child World Tour
* Destiny Fulfilled... and Lovin' It

Other collaborations|

* "Say Yes"
* Super Bowl XLVII halftime show
* Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé
* The Live Album

Related topics|

* Discography
* Awards and nominations
* Songs
* Mathew Knowles
* Teresa LaBarbera Whites

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The Carters

* Beyoncé
* Jay-Z

Studio albums|

* Everything Is Love (2018)

Songs|

* "Apeshit"
* "Boss"

Song collaborations|

* "'03 Bonnie & Clyde"
* "Crazy in Love"
* "Déjà Vu"
* "Upgrade U"
* "Hollywood"
* "Lift Off"
* "Drunk in Love"
* "Part II (On the Run)"
* "Shining"
* "Family Feud"
* "Top Off"
* "Mood 4 Eva"

Tours|

* On the Run Tour (2014)
* On the Run II Tour (2018)

Concert films|

* On the Run Tour

* v
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* e

Solange Knowles

Discography

Studio albums|

* Solo Star
* Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams
* A Seat at the Table
* When I Get Home

Compilation albums|

* Saint Heron

Extended plays|

* True

Singles|

* "Feelin' You (Part II)"
* "Crush"
* "Freedom"
* "I Decided"
* "Sandcastle Disco"
* "T.O.N.Y."
* "Fuck the Industry"
* "Losing You"
* "Cranes in the Sky"

Featured singles|

* "Electric Lady"

Other songs|

* "Don't Touch My Hair"
* "Almeda"

Related articles|

* Mathew Knowles (father)
* Tina Knowles (mother)
* Beyoncé Knowles (sister)
* Angela Beyincé (cousin)
* When I Get Home (film)

Awards for Beyoncé

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American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist

* Lynn Anderson (1974)
* Olivia Newton-John (1975)
* Olivia Newton-John (1976)
* Loretta Lynn (1977)
* Loretta Lynn (1978)
* Crystal Gayle (1979)
* Crystal Gayle (1980)
* Barbara Mandrell (1981)
* Anne Murray (1982)
* Barbara Mandrell (1983)
* Barbara Mandrell (1984)
* Barbara Mandrell (1985)
* Crystal Gayle (1986)
* Barbara Mandrell (1987)
* Reba McEntire (1988)
* Reba McEntire (1989)
* Reba McEntire (1990)
* Reba McEntire (1991)
* Reba McEntire (1992)
* Reba McEntire (1993)
* Reba McEntire (1994)
* Reba McEntire (1995)
* Reba McEntire (1996)
* Shania Twain (1997)
* Reba McEntire (1998)
* Shania Twain (1999)
* Shania Twain (2000)
* Faith Hill (2001)
* Faith Hill (2002)
* Martina McBride (2003)
* Faith Hill (2003)
* Reba McEntire (2004)
* Gretchen Wilson (2005)
* Faith Hill (2006)
* Carrie Underwood (2007)
* Taylor Swift (2008)
* Taylor Swift (2009)
* Taylor Swift (2010)
* Taylor Swift (2011)
* Taylor Swift (2012)
* Taylor Swift (2013)
* Carrie Underwood (2014)
* Carrie Underwood (2015)
* Carrie Underwood (2016)
* Carrie Underwood (2017)
* Carrie Underwood (2018)
* Carrie Underwood (2019)
* Maren Morris (2020)
* Carrie Underwood (2021)
* Taylor Swift (2022)
* Beyoncé (2025)

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American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist

* Roberta Flack (1974)
* Diana Ross (1975)
* Aretha Franklin (1976)
* Aretha Franklin (1977)
* Natalie Cole (1978)
* Natalie Cole (1979)
* Donna Summer (1980)
* Diana Ross (1981)
* Stephanie Mills (1982)
* Diana Ross (1983)
* Aretha Franklin (1984)
* Tina Turner (1985)
* Aretha Franklin (1986)
* Whitney Houston (1987)
* Anita Baker (1988)
* Whitney Houston (1989)
* Anita Baker (1990)
* Janet Jackson (1991)
* Mariah Carey (1992)
* Patti LaBelle (1993)
* Whitney Houston (1994)
* Anita Baker (1995)
* Mariah Carey (1996)
* Toni Braxton (1997)
* Mariah Carey (1998)
* Janet Jackson (1999)
* Lauryn Hill (2000)
* Toni Braxton (2001)
* Aaliyah (2002)
* Mary J. Blige (2003)
* Aaliyah (2003)
* Alicia Keys (2004)
* Mariah Carey (2005)
* Mary J. Blige (2006)
* Rihanna (2007)
* Rihanna (2008)
* Beyoncé (2009)
* Rihanna (2010)
* Beyoncé (2011)
* Beyoncé (2012)
* Rihanna (2013)
* Beyoncé (2014)
* Rihanna (2015)
* Rihanna (2016)
* Beyoncé (2017)
* Rihanna (2018)
* Beyoncé (2019)
* Doja Cat (2020)
* Doja Cat (2021)
* Beyoncé (2022)
* SZA (2025)

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BET Award for Album of the Year

* Lemonade – Beyoncé (2017)
* Damn – Kendrick Lamar (2018)
* Invasion of Privacy – Cardi B (2019)
* Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial – Roddy Ricch (2020)
* Heaux Tales – Jazmine Sullivan (2021)
* An Evening with Silk Sonic – Silk Sonic (2022)
* Renaissance – Beyoncé / SOS – SZA (2023)
* Michael – Killer Mike (2024)
* GNX – Kendrick Lamar (2025)

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BET Award for Best Collaboration

2000s|

* "Beautiful" – Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell Williams and Charlie Wilson (2003)
* "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z (2004)
* "1, 2 Step" – Ciara featuring Missy Elliott (2005)
* "Gold Digger" – Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx (2006)
* "Runaway Love" – Ludacris featuring Mary J. Blige (2007)
* "Good Life" – Kanye West featuring T-Pain (2008)
* "Blame It" – Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain (2009)

2010s|

* "Empire State of Mind" – Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys (2010)
* "Look at Me Now" – Chris Brown featuring Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne (2011)
* "Lotus Flower Bomb" – Wale featuring Miguel (2012)
* "Fuckin' Problems" – ASAP Rocky featuring Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar (2013)
* "Drunk in Love" – Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z (2014)
* "Glory" – Common and John Legend (2015)
* "Work" – Rihanna featuring Drake (2016)
* "No Problem" – Chance the Rapper featuring 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne (2017)
* "Wild Thoughts" – DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller (2018)
* "Sicko Mode" – Travis Scott featuring Drake (2019)

2020s|

* "No Guidance" – Chris Brown featuring Drake (2020)
* "WAP" – Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion (2021)
* "Essence" – Wizkid featuring Justin Bieber and Tems (2022)
* "Wait for U" – Future featuring Drake and Tems (2023)
* "All My Life" – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole (2024)
* "Luther" – Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA (2025)

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BET Award for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

* Mary J. Blige (2001)
* India Arie (2002)
* India Arie (2003)
* Beyoncé (2004)
* Alicia Keys (2005)
* Mary J. Blige (2006)
* Beyoncé (2007)
* Alicia Keys (2008)
* Beyoncé (2009)
* Alicia Keys (2010)
* Rihanna (2011)
* Beyoncé (2012)
* Rihanna (2013)
* Beyoncé (2014)
* Beyoncé (2015)
* Beyoncé (2016)
* Beyoncé (2017)
* Beyoncé (2018)
* Beyoncé (2019)
* Lizzo (2020)
* H.E.R. (2021)
* Jazmine Sullivan (2022)
* SZA (2023)
* SZA (2024)
* SZA (2025)

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BET Award for Video of the Year

2000s|

* "Ms. Jackson" – Outkast (2001)
* "Pass the Courvoisier, Part II" – Busta Rhymes (2002)
* "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)" – Erykah Badu (2003)
* "Hey Ya!" – Outkast (2004)
* "Jesus Walks" – Kanye West (2005)
* "Be Without You" – Mary J. Blige / "Gold Digger" – Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx (2006)
* "Irreplaceable" – Beyoncé (2007)
* "International Players Anthem (I Choose You)" – UGK (2008)
* "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" – Beyoncé (2009)

2010s|

* "Video Phone" – Beyoncé featuring Lady Gaga (2010)
* "Look at Me Now" – Chris Brown (2011)
* "Otis" – Jay-Z and Kanye West featuring Otis Redding (2012)
* "Started from the Bottom" – Drake (2013)
* "Happy" – Pharrell Williams (2014)
* "7/11" – Beyoncé (2015)
* "Formation" – Beyoncé (2016)
* "Sorry" – Beyoncé / "24K Magic" – Bruno Mars (2017)
* "God's Plan" – Drake (2018)
* "This Is America" – Childish Gambino (2019)

2020s|

* "Higher" – DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend (2020)
* "WAP" – Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion (2021)
* "Family Ties" – Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar / "Smokin out the Window" – Silk Sonic (2022)
* "Kill Bill" – SZA (2023)
* "On My Mama" – Victoria Monét (2024)
* "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar (2025)

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BET Award for Video Director of the Year

* Erykah Badu (2008)
* Benny Boom (2009)
* Anthony Mandler (2010)
* Chris Robinson (2011)
* Beyoncé and Alan Ferguson (2012)
* Benny Boom (2013)
* Hype Williams (2014)
* Beyoncé, Ed Burke, and Todd Tourso (2015)
* Director X (2016)
* Kahlil Joseph and Beyoncé (2017)
* Ava DuVernay (2018)
* Karena Evans (2019)
* Teyana Taylor (2020)
* Bruno Mars and Florent Déchard (2021)
* Anderson .Paak (2022)
* Teyana Taylor (2023)
* Cole Bennett (2024)
* Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar (2025)

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BET Award for Viewer's Choice Award

2000s|

* "Bow Wow (That's My Name)" – Bow Wow (2001)
* "Uh Huh" – B2K (2002)
* "Bump, Bump, Bump" – B2K featuring P. Diddy (2003)
* "Yeah!" – Usher featuring Lil' Jon and Ludacris (2004)
* "O" – Omarion (2005)
* "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" – Chris Brown (2006)
* "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" – Birdman and Lil Wayne (2007)
* "Lollipop" – Lil Wayne featuring Static Major (2008)
* "Live Your Life" – T.I. featuring Rihanna (2009)

2010s|

* "Hard" – Rihanna featuring Young Jeezy (2010)
* "Look at Me Now" – Chris Brown featuring Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne (2011)
* "Hello" – Mindless Behavior (2012)
* "Started from the Bottom" – Drake (2013)
* "I Luv This Shit" – August Alsina featuring Trinidad James (2014)
* "Only" – Nicki Minaj featuring Drake, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown (2015)
* "Formation" – Beyoncé (2016)
* "Sorry" – Beyoncé (2017)
* "Bodak Yellow" – Cardi B (2018)
* "Trip" – Ella Mai (2019)

2020s|

* "Hot Girl Summer" – Megan Thee Stallion featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla Sign (2020)
* "Savage (remix)" – Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé (2021)
* No Award (2022)
* "Break My Soul" – Beyoncé (2023)
* "Texas Hold 'Em" – Beyoncé (2024)
* "Residuals" – Chris Brown (2025)

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BET Her Award

* Anthony Hamilton (2006)
* Gerald Levert (2007)
* Raheem DeVaughn (2008)
* Jazmine Sullivan (2009)
* Monica (2010)
* Marsha Ambrosius (2011)
* Common (2012)
* Tamar Braxton (2013)
* Jhené Aiko (2014)
* The Weeknd (2015)
* Beyoncé (2016)
* Solange (2017)
* Mary J. Blige (2018)
* H.E.R. (2019)
* Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Wizkid, and Saint Jhn (2020)
* SZA (2021)
* Mary J. Blige (2022)
* Beyoncé (2023)
* Victoria Monét (2024)
* Summer Walker (2025)

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Brit Award for International Artist

International Artist

* Kid Creole and the Coconuts (1983)
* Michael Jackson (1984)
* Prince and The Revolution (1985)

International Solo Artist

* Bruce Springsteen (1986)
* Paul Simon (1987)
* Michael Jackson (1988)
* Neneh Cherry (1990)
* Prince (1992)
* Prince (1993)

International Artist

* Billie Eilish (2022)
* Beyoncé (2023)
* SZA (2024)
* Chappell Roan (2025)

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Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist

* Tracy Chapman (1989)
* Sinéad O'Connor (1991)
* Björk  (1994)
* K.d. lang (1995)
* Björk (1996)
* Sheryl Crow (1997)
* Björk (1998)
* Natalie Imbruglia (1999)
* Macy Gray (2000)
* Madonna (2001)
* Kylie Minogue (2002)
* Pink (2003)
* Beyoncé (2004)
* Gwen Stefani (2005)
* Madonna (2006)
* Nelly Furtado (2007)
* Kylie Minogue (2008)
* Katy Perry (2009)
* Lady Gaga (2010)
* Rihanna (2011)
* Rihanna (2012)
* Lana Del Rey (2013)
* Lorde (2014)
* Taylor Swift (2015)
* Björk (2016)
* Beyoncé (2017)
* Lorde (2018)
* Ariana Grande (2019)
* Billie Eilish (2020)
* Billie Eilish (2021)

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Brit Award for International Group

* Huey Lewis and the News (1986)
* The Bangles (1987)
* U2 (1988)
* U2 (1989)
* U2 (1990)
* INXS (1991)
* R.E.M. (1992)
* R.E.M. (1993)
* Crowded House (1994)
* R.E.M. (1995)
* Bon Jovi (1996)
* Fugees (1997)
* U2 (1998)
* The Corrs (1999)
* TLC (2000)
* U2 (2001)
* Destiny's Child (2002)
* Red Hot Chili Peppers (2003)
* The White Stripes (2004)
* Scissor Sisters (2005)
* Green Day (2006)
* The Killers (2007)
* Foo Fighters (2008)
* Kings of Leon (2009)
* Arcade Fire (2011)
* Foo Fighters (2012)
* The Black Keys (2013)
* Daft Punk (2014)
* Foo Fighters (2015)
* Tame Impala (2016)
* A Tribe Called Quest (2017)
* Foo Fighters (2018)
* The Carters (2019)
* Haim (2021)
* Silk Sonic (2022)
* Fontaines D.C. (2023)
* Boygenius (2024)
* Fontaines D.C. (2025)

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Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song

1990s|

* "When You Believe" – Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (1998)
* "Music of My Heart" – Music and Lyrics by Diane Warren (1999)

2000s|

* "My Funny Friend and Me" – Music by David Hartley and Sting; Lyrics by Sting (2000)
* "May It Be" – Music and Lyrics by Enya, Nicky Ryan and Roma Ryan / "Vanilla Sky" – Music and Lyrics by Paul McCartney (2001)
* "Lose Yourself" – Music and Lyrics by Jeff Bass, Eminem and Luis Resto (2002)
* "A Mighty Wind" – Music and Lyrics by Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy and Michael McKean (2003)
* "Old Habits Die Hard" – Music and Lyrics by Mick Jagger and David Stewart (2004)
* "Hustle & Flow" – Music and Lyrics by Terrence Howard (2005)
* "Listen" – Music and Lyrics by Scott Cutler, Henry Krieger and Anne Preven (2006)
* "Falling Slowly" – Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová (2007)
* "The Wrestler" – Music and Lyrics by Bruce Springsteen (2008)
* "The Weary Kind" – Music and Lyrics by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett (2009)

2010s|

* "If I Rise" – Music and Lyrics by Rollo Armstrong, Dido and A. R. Rahman (2010)
* "Life's a Happy Song" – Music and Lyrics by Bret McKenzie (2011)
* "Skyfall" – Music and Lyrics by Adele and Paul Epworth (2012)
* "Let It Go" – Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (2013)
* "Glory" – Music and Lyrics by Common and John Legend (2014)
* "See You Again" – Music and Lyrics by Andrew Cedar, DJ Frank E, Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth (2015)
* "City of Stars" – Music by Justin Hurwitz; Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (2016)
* "Remember Me" – Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (2017)
* "Shallow" – Music and Lyrics by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt (2018)
* "Glasgow (No Place Like Home)" – Music and Lyrics by Mary Steenburgen / "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" – Music by Elton John; Lyrics by Bernie Taupin (2019)

2020s|

* "Speak Now" – Music and Lyrics by Leslie Odom Jr. and Sam Ashworth (2020)
* "No Time to Die" – Music and Lyrics by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell (2021)
* "Naatu Naatu" – Music by M. M. Keeravani; Lyrics by Chandrabose (2022)
* "I'm Just Ken" – Music and Lyrics by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt (2023)
* "El Mal" – Music by Clément Ducol and Camille; Lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard (2024)

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Billboard Millennium Award

* Beyoncé (2011)
* Whitney Houston (2012)
* Britney Spears (2016)

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GLAAD Vanguard Award

* Roseanne Barr & Tom Arnold (1993)
* Aaron Spelling (1994)
* Steve Tisch (1995)
* Sidney Sheinberg (1996)
* Cristina Saralegui (1997)
* Cher (1998)
* Whoopi Goldberg (1999)
* Elizabeth Taylor (2000)
* Shirley MacLaine (2002)
* Eric McCormack (2003)
* Antonio Banderas (2004)
* Liza Minnelli (2005)
* Charlize Theron (2006)
* Jennifer Aniston (2007)
* Janet Jackson (2008)
* Kathy Griffin (2009)
* Drew Barrymore (2010)
* Kristin Chenoweth (2011)
* Josh Hutcherson (2012)
* Jennifer Lopez (2014)
* Kerry Washington (2015)
* Demi Lovato (2016)
* Patricia Arquette (2017)
* Britney Spears (2018)
* Beyoncé & Jay-Z (2019)
* Taylor Swift (2020)
* Kacey Musgraves (2022)
* Bad Bunny (2023)
* Oprah Winfrey (2024)

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Grammy Award for Album of the Year

1950s|

* The Music from Peter Gunn – Henry Mancini (1959)

1960s|

* Come Dance with Me! – Frank Sinatra (1960)
* The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart – Bob Newhart (1961)
* Judy at Carnegie Hall – Judy Garland (1962)
* The First Family – Vaughn Meader (1963)
* The Barbra Streisand Album – Barbra Streisand (1964)
* Getz/Gilberto – Stan Getz & João Gilberto (1965)
* September of My Years – Frank Sinatra (1966)
* A Man and His Music – Frank Sinatra (1967)
* Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band – The Beatles (1968)
* By the Time I Get to Phoenix – Glen Campbell (1968)

1970s|

* Blood, Sweat & Tears – Blood, Sweat & Tears (1970)
* Bridge over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel (1971)
* Tapestry – Carole King (1972)
* The Concert for Bangladesh – George Harrison & Friends (1973)
* Innervisions – Stevie Wonder (1974)
* Fulfillingness' First Finale – Stevie Wonder (1975)
* Still Crazy After All These Years – Paul Simon (1976)
* Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder (1977)
* Rumours – Fleetwood Mac (1978)
* Saturday Night Fever – Various Artists (1979)

1980s|

* 52nd Street – Billy Joel (1980)
* Christopher Cross – Christopher Cross (1981)
* Double Fantasy – John Lennon & Yoko Ono (1982)
* Toto IV – Toto (1983)
* Thriller – Michael Jackson (1984)
* Can't Slow Down – Lionel Richie (1985)
* No Jacket Required – Phil Collins (1986)
* Graceland – Paul Simon (1987)
* The Joshua Tree – U2 (1988)
* Faith – George Michael (1989)

1990s|

* Nick of Time – Bonnie Raitt (1990)
* Back on the Block – Quincy Jones and Various Artists (1991)
* Unforgettable... with Love – Natalie Cole (1992)
* Unplugged – Eric Clapton (1993)
* The Bodyguard – Whitney Houston (1994)
* MTV Unplugged – Tony Bennett (1995)
* Jagged Little Pill – Alanis Morissette (1996)
* Falling into You – Celine Dion (1997)
* Time Out of Mind – Bob Dylan (1998)
* The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – Lauryn Hill (1999)

2000s|

* Supernatural – Santana (2000)
* Two Against Nature – Steely Dan (2001)
* O Brother, Where Art Thou? – Various Artists (2002)
* Come Away with Me – Norah Jones (2003)
* Speakerboxxx/The Love Below – Outkast (2004)
* Genius Loves Company – Ray Charles & Various Artists (2005)
* How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb – U2 (2006)
* Taking the Long Way – Dixie Chicks (2007)
* River: The Joni Letters – Herbie Hancock (2008)
* Raising Sand – Robert Plant & Alison Krauss (2009)

2010s|

* Fearless – Taylor Swift (2010)
* The Suburbs – Arcade Fire (2011)
* 21 – Adele (2012)
* Babel – Mumford & Sons (2013)
* Random Access Memories – Daft Punk (2014)
* Morning Phase – Beck (2015)
* 1989 – Taylor Swift (2016)
* 25 – Adele (2017)
* 24K Magic – Bruno Mars (2018)
* Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves (2019)

2020s|

* When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? – Billie Eilish (2020)
* Folklore – Taylor Swift (2021)
* We Are – Jon Batiste (2022)
* Harry's House – Harry Styles (2023)
* Midnights – Taylor Swift (2024)
* Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé (2025)

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Grammy Award for Song of the Year

Awarded to songwriters

1950s|

* "Nel blu, dipinto di blu (Volare)" – Domenico Modugno (1959)

1960s|

* "The Battle of New Orleans" – Jimmy Driftwood (1960)
* "Theme of Exodus" – Ernest Gold (1961)
* "Moon River" – Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini (1962)
* "What Kind of Fool Am I?" – Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley (1963)
* "Days of Wine and Roses" – Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini (1964)
* "Hello, Dolly!" – Jerry Herman (1965)
* "The Shadow of Your Smile" – Paul Francis Webster & Johnny Mandel (1966)
* "Michelle" – John Lennon & Paul McCartney (1967)
* "Up, Up, and Away" – Jimmy Webb (1968)
* "Little Green Apples" – Bobby Russell (1969)

1970s|

* "Games People Play" – Joe South (1970)
* "Bridge over Troubled Water" – Paul Simon (1971)
* "You've Got a Friend" – Carole King (1972)
* "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" – Ewan MacColl (1973)
* "Killing Me Softly with His Song" – Norman Gimbel & Charles Fox (1974)
* "The Way We Were" – Alan and Marilyn Bergman & Marvin Hamlisch (1975)
* "Send In the Clowns" – Stephen Sondheim (1976)
* "I Write the Songs" – Bruce Johnston (1977)
* "Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)" – Barbra Streisand & Paul Williams / "You Light Up My Life" – Joe Brooks (1978)
* "Just the Way You Are" – Billy Joel (1979)

1980s|

* "What a Fool Believes" – Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald (1980)
* "Sailing" – Christopher Cross (1981)
* "Bette Davis Eyes" – Donna Weiss & Jackie DeShannon (1982)
* "Always on My Mind" – Johnny Christopher, Mark James & Wayne Carson (1983)
* "Every Breath You Take" – Sting (1984)
* "What's Love Got to Do with It" – Graham Lyle & Terry Britten (1985)
* "We Are the World" – Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie (1986)
* "That's What Friends Are For" – Burt Bacharach & Carole Bayer Sager (1987)
* "Somewhere Out There" – James Horner, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil (1988)
* "Don't Worry, Be Happy" – Bobby McFerrin (1989)

1990s|

* "Wind Beneath My Wings" – Larry Henley & Jeff Silbar (1990)
* "From a Distance" – Julie Gold (1991)
* "Unforgettable" – Irving Gordon (1992)
* "Tears in Heaven" – Eric Clapton & Will Jennings (1993)
* "A Whole New World" – Alan Menken & Tim Rice (1994)
* "Streets of Philadelphia" – Bruce Springsteen (1995)
* "Kiss from a Rose" – Seal (1996)
* "Change the World" – Gordon Kennedy, Wayne Kirkpatrick & Tommy Sims (1997)
* "Sunny Came Home" – Shawn Colvin & John Leventhal (1998)
* "My Heart Will Go On" – James Horner & Will Jennings (1999)

2000s|

* "Smooth" – Itaal Shur & Rob Thomas (2000)
* "Beautiful Day" – Adam Clayton, David Evans, Laurence Mullen & Paul Hewson (2001)
* "Fallin'" – Alicia Keys (2002)
* "Don't Know Why" – Jesse Harris (2003)
* "Dance with My Father" – Richard Marx & Luther Vandross (2004)
* "Daughters" – John Mayer (2005)
* "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" – Adam Clayton, David Evans, Laurence Mullen & Paul Hewson (2006)
* "Not Ready to Make Nice" – Emily Burns Erwin, Martha Maguire, Natalie Maines Pasdar & Dan Wilson (2007)
* "Rehab" – Amy Winehouse (2008)
* "Viva la Vida" – Guy Berryman, Jonathan Buckland, William Champion & Christopher Martin (2009)

2010s|

* "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" – Thaddis "Kuk" Harrell, Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash & Christopher Stewart (2010)
* "Need You Now" – Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley & Hillary Scott (2011)
* "Rolling in the Deep" – Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth (2012)
* "We Are Young" – Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess (2013)
* "Royals" – Joel Little & Ella Yelich O'Connor (2014)
* "Stay with Me" (Darkchild version) – James Napier, William Phillips & Sam Smith (2015)
* "Thinking Out Loud" – Ed Sheeran & Amy Wadge (2016)
* "Hello" – Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin (2017)
* "That's What I Like" – Christopher Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Ray Charles McCullough II, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus & Jonathan Yip (2018)
* "This Is America" – Donald Glover, Ludwig Göransson & Jeffery Lamar Williams (2019)

2020s|

* "Bad Guy" – Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell (2020)
* "I Can't Breathe" – Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. & Tiara Thomas (2021)
* "Leave the Door Open" – Brandon Anderson, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile II & Bruno Mars (2022)
* "Just Like That" – Bonnie Raitt (2023)
* "What Was I Made For?" – Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell (2024)
* "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar (2025)

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Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album

2000s|

* Ashanti –  Ashanti (2003)
* Dangerously in Love – Beyoncé (2004)
* Confessions – Usher (2005)
* The Emancipation of Mimi – Mariah Carey (2006)
* B'Day – Beyoncé (2007)
* Because of You – Ne-Yo (2008)
* Growing Pains – Mary J. Blige (2009)

2010s|

* I Am... Sasha Fierce – Beyoncé (2010)
* Raymond v. Raymond – Usher (2011)

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Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Country Album

1965–1966
(as Best Country & Western Album)|

* Dang Me/Chug-a-Lug – Roger Miller (1965)
* The Return of Roger Miller – Roger Miller (1967)

1995–2025
(as Best Country Album)|

* Stones in the Road – Mary Chapin Carpenter (1995)
* The Woman in Me – Shania Twain (1996)
* The Road to Ensenada – Lyle Lovett (1997)
* Unchained – Johnny Cash (1998)
* Wide Open Spaces – Dixie Chicks (1999)
* Fly – Dixie Chicks (2000)
* Breathe – Faith Hill (2001)
* Timeless: Hank Williams Tribute – Various Artists (2002)
* Home – Dixie Chicks (2003)
* Livin', Lovin', Losin': Songs of the Louvin Brothers – Various Artists (2004)
* Van Lear Rose – Loretta Lynn (2005)
* Lonely Runs Both Ways – Alison Krauss & Union Station (2006)
* Taking the Long Way – Dixie Chicks (2007)
* These Days – Vince Gill (2008)
* Troubadour – George Strait (2009)
* Fearless – Taylor Swift (2010)
* Need You Now – Lady Antebellum (2011)
* Own the Night – Lady Antebellum (2012)
* Uncaged – Zac Brown Band (2013)
* Same Trailer Different Park – Kacey Musgraves (2014)
* Platinum – Miranda Lambert (2015)
* Traveller – Chris Stapleton (2016)
* A Sailor's Guide to Earth – Sturgill Simpson (2017)
* From A Room: Volume 1 – Chris Stapleton (2018)
* Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves (2019)
* While I'm Livin' – Tanya Tucker (2020)
* Wildcard – Miranda Lambert (2021)
* Starting Over – Chris Stapleton (2022)
* A Beautiful Time – Willie Nelson (2023)
* Bell Bottom Country – Lainey Wilson (2024)
* Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé (2025)

From 1966–1993, the category was retired.

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Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance

2010s|

* "Barton Hollow" – The Civil Wars (2012)
* "Pontoon" – Little Big Town (2013)
* "From This Valley" – The Civil Wars (2014)
* "Gentle on My Mind" – The Band Perry (2015)
* "Girl Crush" – Little Big Town (2016)
* "Jolene" – Pentatonix with Dolly Parton (2017)
* "Better Man" – Little Big Town (2018)
* "Tequila" – Dan + Shay (2019)

2020s|

* "Speechless" – Dan + Shay (2020)
* "10,000 Hours" – Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber (2021)
* "Younger Me" – Brothers Osborne (2022)
* "Never Wanted to Be That Girl" – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde (2023)
* "I Remember Everything" – Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves (2024)
* "II Most Wanted" – Beyoncé featuring Miley Cyrus (2025)

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Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album

2000s|

* Kish Kash – Basement Jaxx (2005)
* Push the Button – The Chemical Brothers (2006)
* Confessions on a Dance Floor – Madonna (2007)
* We Are the Night – The Chemical Brothers (2008)
* Alive 2007 – Daft Punk (2009)

2010s|

* The Fame – Lady Gaga (2010)
* La Roux – La Roux (2011)
* Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites – Skrillex (2012)
* Bangarang – Skrillex (2013)
* Random Access Memories – Daft Punk (2014)
* Syro – Aphex Twin (2015)
* Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü – Jack Ü (2016)
* Skin – Flume (2017)
* 3-D The Catalogue – Kraftwerk (2018)
* Woman Worldwide – Justice (2019)

2020s|

* No Geography – The Chemical Brothers (2020)
* Bubba – Kaytranada (2021)
* Subconsciously – Black Coffee (2022)
* Renaissance – Beyoncé (2023)
* Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022) – Fred Again (2024)
* Brat – Charli XCX (2025)

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Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording

1990s|

* "Carry On" – Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder (1998)
* "Ray of Light" – Madonna (1999)

2000s|

* "Believe" – Cher (2000)
* "Who Let the Dogs Out" – Baha Men (2001)
* "All for You" – Janet Jackson (2002)
* "Days Go By" – Dirty Vegas (2003)
* "Come into My World" – Kylie Minogue (2004)
* "Toxic" – Britney Spears (2005)
* "Galvanize" – The Chemical Brothers and Q-Tip (2006)
* "SexyBack" – Justin Timberlake featuring Timbaland (2007)
* "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows" – Justin Timberlake (2008)
* "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger (Alive 2007)" – Daft Punk (2009)

2010s|

* "Poker Face" – Lady Gaga (2010)
* "Only Girl (In the World)" – Rihanna (2011)
* "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" – Skrillex (2012)
* "Bangarang" – Skrillex and Sirah (2013)
* "Clarity" – Zedd featuring Foxes (2014)
* "Rather Be" – Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne (2015)
* "Where Are Ü Now" – Jack Ü (Skrillex and Diplo) with Justin Bieber (2016)
* "Don't Let Me Down" – The Chainsmokers featuring Daya (2017)
* "Tonite" – LCD Soundsystem (2018)
* "Electricity" – Silk City and Dua Lipa featuring Diplo and Mark Ronson (2019)

2020s|

* "Got to Keep On" – The Chemical Brothers (2020)
* "10%" – Kaytranada featuring Kali Uchis (2021)
* "Alive" – Rüfüs Du Sol (2022)
* "Break My Soul" – Beyoncé (2023)
* "Rumble" – Skrillex, Fred Again & Flowdan (2024)
* "Neverender" – Justice and Tame Impala (2025)

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Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance

2000s|

* "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" – Eve featuring Gwen Stefani (2002)
* "Dilemma" – Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland (2003)
* "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z (2004)
* "Yeah!" – Usher featuring Ludacris and Lil Jon (2005)
* "Numb/Encore" – Linkin Park and Jay-Z (2006)
* "My Love" – Justin Timberlake featuring T.I. (2007)
* "Umbrella" – Rihanna featuring Jay-Z (2008)
* "American Boy" – Estelle featuring Kanye West (2009)

2010s|

* "Run This Town" – Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West (2010)
* "Empire State of Mind" – Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys (2011)
* "All of the Lights" – Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie (2012)
* "No Church in the Wild" – Jay-Z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean and The-Dream (2013)
* "Holy Grail" – Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake (2014)
* "The Monster" – Eminem featuring Rihanna (2015)
* "These Walls" – Kendrick Lamar featuring Bilal, Anna Wise & Thundercat (2016)
* "Hotline Bling" – Drake (2017)
* "LOYALTY." – Kendrick Lamar featuring Rihanna (2018)
* "This Is America" – Childish Gambino (2019)

2020s|

* "Higher" – DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle & John Legend (2020)
* "Lockdown" – Anderson .Paak (2021)
* "Hurricane" – Kanye West featuring The Weeknd & Lil Baby (2022)
* "Wait for U" – Future featuring Drake & Tems (2023)
* "All My Life" – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole (2024)
* "3:AM" – Rapsody featuring Erykah Badu (2025)

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Grammy Award for Best Music Film

1980s|

* Duran Duran – Duran Duran (1984)
* Making Michael Jackson's Thriller – Michael Jackson (1985)
* Huey Lewis & The News: The Heart of Rock 'n Roll – Huey Lewis and the News (1986)
* Bring On the Night – Sting (1987)

1990s|

* Rhythm Nation 1814 – Janet Jackson (1990)
* Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em: The Movie – MC Hammer (1991)
* Live! – Blond Ambition World Tour 90 – Madonna (1992)
* Diva – Annie Lennox (1993)
* Ten Summoner's Tales – Sting (1994)
* Zoo TV: Live from Sydney – U2 (1995)
* Secret World Live – Peter Gabriel (1996)
* The Beatles Anthology – The Beatles (1997)
* Jagged Little Pill, Live – Alanis Morissette (1998)
* American Masters: Lou Reed: Rock & Roll Heart – Lou Reed (1999)

2000s|

* Band of Gypsys: Live at Fillmore East – Jimi Hendrix (2000)
* Gimme Some Truth: The Making of John Lennon's Imagine Album – John Lennon (2001)
* Recording The Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks – Mel Brooks (2002)
* Westway to the World – The Clash (2003)
* Legend – Sam Cooke (2004)
* Concert for George – Various Artists (2005)
* No Direction Home – Bob Dylan (2006)
* Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen (2007)
* The Confessions Tour – Madonna (2008)
* Runnin' Down a Dream – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (2009)

2010s|

* The Beatles Love – All Together Now – The Beatles and Cirque du Soleil (2010)
* When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors – The Doors (2011)
* Back and Forth – Foo Fighters (2012)
* Big Easy Express – Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and Old Crow Medicine Show (2013)
* Live Kisses – Paul McCartney (2014)
* 20 Feet from Stardom – Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer & Judith Hill (2015)
* Amy – Amy Winehouse (2016)
* The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years – The Beatles (2017)
* The Defiant Ones – Various Artists (2018)
* Quincy – Quincy Jones (2019)

2020s|

* Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé – Beyoncé (2020)
* Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice – Linda Ronstadt (2021)
* Summer of Soul – Various Artists (2022)
* Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story – Various Artists (2023)
* Moonage Daydream – David Bowie (2024)
* American Symphony – Jon Batiste (2025)

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Grammy Award for Best Music Video

1980s|

* "Girls on Film" / "Hungry Like the Wolf" – Duran Duran (1984)
* "Jazzin' for Blue Jean" – David Bowie (1985)
* "We Are the World" – USA for Africa (1986)
* "Brothers in Arms" – Dire Straits (1987)

1990s|

* "Leave Me Alone" – Michael Jackson (1990)
* "Opposites Attract" – Paula Abdul (1991)
* "Losing My Religion" – R.E.M. (1992)
* "Digging in the Dirt" – Peter Gabriel (1993)
* "Steam" – Peter Gabriel (1994)
* "Love Is Strong" – The Rolling Stones (1995)
* "Scream" – Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson (1996)
* "Free as a Bird" – The Beatles (1997)
* "Got 'til It's Gone" – Janet Jackson (1998)
* "Ray of Light" – Madonna (1999)

2000s|

* "Freak on a Leash" – Korn (2000)
* "Learn to Fly" – Foo Fighters (2001)
* "Weapon of Choice" – Fatboy Slim featuring Bootsy Collins (2002)
* "Without Me" - Eminem (2003)
* "Hurt" – Johnny Cash (2004)
* "Vertigo" – U2 (2005)
* "Lose Control" – Missy Elliott featuring Ciara & Fatman Scoop (2006)
* "Here It Goes Again" – OK Go (2007)
* "God's Gonna Cut You Down" – Johnny Cash (2008)
* "Pork and Beans" – Weezer (2009)

2010s|

* "Boom Boom Pow" – Black Eyed Peas (2010)
* "Bad Romance" – Lady Gaga (2011)
* "Rolling in the Deep" – Adele (2012)
* "We Found Love" – Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris (2013)
* "Suit & Tie" – Justin Timberlake featuring Jay-Z (2014)
* "Happy" – Pharrell Williams (2015)
* "Bad Blood" – Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar (2016)
* "Formation" – Beyoncé (2017)
* "Humble" – Kendrick Lamar (2018)
* "This Is America" – Childish Gambino (2019)

2020s|

* "Old Town Road" – Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus (2020)
* "Brown Skin Girl" – Beyoncé, Blue Ivy & Wizkid (2021)
* "Freedom" – Jon Batiste (2022)
* All Too Well: The Short Film – Taylor Swift (2023)
* "I'm Only Sleeping" – The Beatles (2024)
* "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar (2025)

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Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album

2010s|

* Channel Orange – Frank Ocean (2013)
* Unapologetic – Rihanna (2014)
* Girl – Pharrell Williams (2015)
* Beauty Behind the Madness – The Weeknd (2016)
* Lemonade – Beyoncé (2017)
* Starboy – The Weeknd (2018)
* Everything Is Love – The Carters (2019)

2020s|

* Cuz I Love You (Deluxe) – Lizzo (2020)
* It Is What It Is – Thundercat (2021)
* Table for Two – Lucky Daye (2022)
* Gemini Rights – Steve Lacy (2023)
* SOS – SZA (2024)
* So Glad to Know You – AverySunshine / Why Lawd? – NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) (2025)

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Grammy Award for Best R&B Song

Awarded to songwriters

1960s|

* "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" – Otis Redding & Steve Cropper (1969)

1970s|

* "Color Him Father" – Richard Lewis Spencer (1970)
* "Patches" – Ronald Dunbar & General Johnson (1971)
* "Ain't No Sunshine" – Bill Withers (1972)
* "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" – Barrett Strong & Norman Whitfield (1973)
* "Superstition" – Stevie Wonder (1974)
* "Living for the City" – Stevie Wonder (1975)
* "Where Is the Love" – Harry Wayne Casey, Willie Clarke, Richard Finch & Betty Wright (1976)
* "Lowdown" – Boz Scaggs & David Paich (1977)
* "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" – Leo Sayer & Vini Poncia (1978)
* "Last Dance" – Paul Jabara (1979)

1980s|

* "After the Love Has Gone" – David Foster, Jay Graydon & Bill Champlin (1980)
* "Never Knew Love Like This Before" – Reggie Lucas & James Mtume (1981)
* "Just the Two of Us" – Bill Withers, William Salter & Ralph MacDonald (1982)
* "Turn Your Love Around" – Jay Graydon, Steve Lukather & Bill Champlin (1983)
* "Billie Jean" – Michael Jackson (1984)
* "I Feel for You" – Prince (1985)
* "Freeway of Love" – Jeffrey E. Cohen & Narada Michael Walden (1986)
* "Sweet Love" – Anita Baker, Louis A. Johnson & Gary Bias (1987)
* "Lean on Me" – Bill Withers (1988)
* "Giving You the Best That I Got" – Anita Baker, Randy Holland & Skip Scarborough (1989)

1990s|

* "If You Don't Know Me by Now" – Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff (1990)
* "U Can't Touch This" – MC Hammer, Rick James & Alonzo Miller (1991)
* "Power of Love/Love Power" – Marcus Miller, Luther Vandross & Teddy Vann (1992)
* "End of the Road" – Babyface, L.A. Reid & Daryl Simmons (1993)
* "That's the Way Love Goes" – Janet Jackson,  Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (1994)
* "I'll Make Love to You" – Babyface (1995)
* "For Your Love" – Stevie Wonder (1996)
* "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" – Babyface (1997)
* "I Believe I Can Fly" – R. Kelly (1998)
* "Doo Wop (That Thing)" – Lauryn Hill (1999)

2000s|

* "No Scrubs" – Kandi Burruss, Kevin Briggs & Tameka Cottle (2000)
* "Say My Name" – Beyoncé, Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels, Fred Jerkins III, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson & Kelly Rowland (2001)
* "Fallin'" – Alicia Keys (2002)
* "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)" – Erykah Badu, Glenn Standridge, James Poyser, Madukwu Chinwah, Raphael Saadiq, Lonnie Lynn & Robert Ozuna (2003)
* "Crazy in Love" – Beyoncé Knowles, Shawn Carter & Rich Harrison (2004)
* "You Don't Know My Name" – Alicia Keys, Harold Lilly & Kanye West (2005)
* "We Belong Together" – Mariah Carey, Johntá Austin, Manuel Seal Jr. & Jermaine Dupri (2006)
* "Be Without You" – Bryan-Michael Cox, Jason Perry, Johntá Austin & Mary J. Blige (2007)
* "No One" – Alicia Keys, George M. Harry & Kerry "Krucial" Brothers (2008)
* "Miss Independent" – Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen & Ne-Yo (2009)

2010s|

* "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" – Thaddis "Kuk" Harrell, Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash & Christopher Stewart (2010)
* "Shine" – John Legend (2011)
* "Fool for You" – CeeLo Green, Melanie Fiona & Jack Splash (2012)
* "Adorn" – Miguel Pimentel (2013)
* "Pusher Love Girl" – James Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon, Timothy Mosley & Justin Timberlake (2014)
* "Drunk in Love" – Shawn Carter, Rasool Diaz, Noel Fisher, Jerome Harmon, Beyoncé Knowles, Timothy Mosley, Andre Eric Proctor & Brian Soko (2015)
* "Really Love" – D'Angelo, Gina Figueroa & Kendra Foster (2016)
* "Lake by the Ocean" – Hod David & Musze (2017)
* "That's What I Like" – Christopher Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Ray Charles McCullough II, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus & Jonathan Yip (2018)
* "Boo'd Up" – Larrance Dopson, Joelle James, Ella Mai & Dijon McFarlane (2019)

2020s|

* "Say So" – PJ Morton (2020)
* "Better Than I Imagined" – Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello & Gabriella Wilson (2021)
* "Leave the Door Open" – Brandon Anderson, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile II & Bruno Mars (2022)
* "Cuff It" – Denisia "Blu June" Andrews, Beyoncé, Brittany "Chi" Coney, Terius "The-Dream" Gesteelde-Diamant, Morten Ristorp, Nile Rodgers & Raphael Saadiq (2023)
* "Snooze" – Kenny B. Edmonds, Blair Ferguson, Khris Riddick-Tynes, Solána Rowe & Leon Thomas III (2024)
* "Saturn" – Rob Bisel, Carter Lang, Solána Rowe, Jared Solomon & Scott Zhang (2025)

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Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance

1980s–1990s|

* "Parents Just Don't Understand" – DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince (1989)
* "Bust a Move" – Young MC (1990)

2010s|

* "Otis" – Jay-Z & Kanye West (2012)
* "Niggas in Paris" – Jay-Z & Kanye West (2013)
* "Thrift Shop" – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz (2014)
* "I" – Kendrick Lamar (2015)
* "Alright" – Kendrick Lamar (2016)
* "No Problem" – Chance the Rapper featuring Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz (2017)
* "Humble" – Kendrick Lamar (2018)
* "Bubblin" – Anderson .Paak / "King's Dead" – Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Future & James Blake (2019)

2020s|

* "Racks in the Middle" – Nipsey Hussle featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy (2020)
* "Savage" – Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé (2021)
* "Family Ties" – Baby Keem featuring Kendrick Lamar (2022)
* "The Heart Part 5" – Kendrick Lamar (2023)
* "Scientists & Engineers" – Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future & Eryn Allen Kane (2024)
* "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar (2025)

Between 1991–2011, the category was split into two categories Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

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Grammy Award for Best Rap Song

2000s|

* "Lose Yourself" – Jeff Bass, Eminem & Luis Resto (songwriters) (2004)
* "Jesus Walks" – Miri Ben-Ari, Che Smith & Kanye West (songwriters) (2005)
* "Diamonds from Sierra Leone" – Devon Harris & Kanye West (songwriters) (2006)
* "Money Maker" – Ludacris and Pharrell Williams (songwriters) (2007)
* "Good Life – Aldrin Davis, Faheem Najm & Kanye West (songwriters) (2008)
* "Lollipop" – Dwayne Carter, Stephen Garrett, Darius Harrison, Jim Jonsin & Rex Zamor (songwriters) (2009)

2010s|

* "Run This Town" – Shawn Carter, Robyn Fenty, Makeba Riddick, Kanye West & Ernest Wilson (songwriters) (2010)
* "Empire State of Mind" – Shawn Carter, Angela Hunte, Alicia Keys, Jane't "Jnay" Sewell-Ulepic & Alexander Shuckburgh (songwriters) (2011)
* "All of the Lights" – Jeff Bhasker, Stacy Ferguson, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter & Kanye West (songwriters) (2012)
* "Niggas in Paris" – Shawn Carter, Mike Dean, Chauncey Hollis & Kanye West (songwriters) (2013)
* "Thrift Shop" – Ben Haggerty & Ryan Lewis (songwriters) (2014)
* "I" – Kendrick Duckworth, Columbus Smith & Ronald Isley (songwriters) (2015)
* "Alright" – Kendrick Duckworth, Kawan Prather, Mark Spears & Pharrell Williams (songwriters) (2016)
* "Hotline Bling" – Aubrey Graham & Paul Jefferies (songwriters) (2017)
* "Humble" – Kendrick Duckworth, Asheton Hogan & Michael Williams II (songwriters) (2018)
* "God's Plan" – Aubrey Graham, Ronald LaTour, Daveon Jackson, Brock Korsan, Matthew Samuels & Noah Shebib (songwriters) (2019)

2020s|

* "A Lot" – Jermaine Cole, Dacoury Natche, 21 Savage & Anthony White (songwriters) (2020)
* "Savage" – Beyoncé, Shawn Carter, Brittany Hazzard, Derrick Milano, Terius Nash, Megan Pete, Bobby Sessions Jr., Jordan Kyle Lanier Thorpe & Anthony White (songwriters) (2021)
* "Jail" – Dwayne Abernathy, Jr., Shawn Carter, Raul Cubina, Michael Dean, Charles M. Njapa, Sean Solymar, Kanye West & Mark Williams (songwriters) (2022)
* "The Heart Part 5" – Jake Kosich, Johnny Kosich, Kendrick Duckworth & Matt Schaeffer (songwriters) (2023)
* "Scientists & Engineers" – Andre Benjamin, Paul Beauregard, James Blake, Michael Render, Tim Moore & Dion Wilson (songwriters) (2024)
* "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Duckworth (songwriter) (2025)

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IFPI Global Year-End Charts

Artist of the Year|

* One Direction (2013)
* Taylor Swift (2014)
* Adele (2015)
* Drake (2016)
* Ed Sheeran (2017)
* Drake (2018)
* Taylor Swift (2019)
* BTS (2020–2021)
* Taylor Swift (2022–2024)

Album of the Year|

* Hybrid Theory – Linkin Park (2001)
* The Eminem Show – Eminem (2002)
* Come Away with Me – Norah Jones (2003)
* Confessions – Usher (2004)
* X&Y – Coldplay (2005)
* High School Musical – Various Artists (2006)
* High School Musical 2 – Various Artists (2007)
* Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends – Coldplay (2008)
* I Dreamed a Dream – Susan Boyle (2009)
* Recovery – Eminem (2010)
* 21 – Adele (2011)
* 21 – Adele (2012)
* Midnight Memories – One Direction (2013)
* Frozen – Various Artists (2014)
* 25 – Adele (2015)
* Lemonade – Beyoncé (2016)
* ÷ – Ed Sheeran (2017)
* The Greatest Showman – Various Artists (2018)
* 5x20 All the Best!! 1999–2019 – Arashi (2019)
* Map of the Soul: 7 – BTS (2020)
* 30 – Adele (2021)
* Un Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny (2022)
* FML – Seventeen (2023)
* The Tortured Poets Department – Taylor Swift (2024)

Single of the Year|

* "Girlfriend" – Avril Lavigne (2007)
* "Lollipop" – Lil Wayne featuring Static Major (2008)
* "Poker Face" – Lady Gaga (2009)
* "Tik Tok" – Kesha (2010)
* "Just the Way You Are" – Bruno Mars (2011)
* "Call Me Maybe" – Carly Rae Jepsen (2012)
* "Blurred Lines" – Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell (2013)
* "Happy" – Pharrell Williams (2014)
* "See You Again" – Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth (2015)
* "One Dance" – Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla (2016)
* "Shape of You" – Ed Sheeran (2017)
* "Havana" – Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug (2018)
* "Bad Guy" – Billie Eilish (2019)
* "Blinding Lights" – the Weeknd (2020)
* "Save Your Tears" – the Weeknd (2021)
* "As It Was" – Harry Styles (2022)
* "Flowers" – Miley Cyrus (2023)
* "Beautiful Things" – Benson Boone (2024)

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Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Female Artist

* Britney Spears (2000–2001)
* P!nk (2002)
* Ashanti (2003)
* Hilary Duff (2004)
* Avril Lavigne (2005)
* Kelly Clarkson (2006)
* Beyoncé (2007)
* Miley Cyrus (2008–2009)
* Taylor Swift (2010)
* Katy Perry (2011)
* Selena Gomez (2012)
* Katy Perry (2013)
* Selena Gomez (2014–2015)
* Ariana Grande (2016)
* Selena Gomez (2017)
* Demi Lovato (2018)
* Ariana Grande (2019–2022)
* Taylor Swift (2023–2024)
* SZA (2025)

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Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Song

1980s|

* "La Bamba" – Los Lobos (1988)
* "Kokomo" – The Beach Boys (1989)

1990s|

* "Hangin' Tough" – New Kids on the Block (1990)
* "Ice Ice Baby" – Vanilla Ice (1991)
* "Jump" – Kris Kross (1992)
* No Award (1993)
* "Whoomp! (There It Is)" – Tag Team (1994)
* "Creep" – TLC (1995)
* "Gangsta's Paradise" – Coolio (1996)
* "Killing Me Softly" – Fugees (1997)
* "MMMBop" – Hanson (1998)
* "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" – Backstreet Boys (1999)

2000s|

* "Wild Wild West" – Will Smith (2000)
* "Who Let the Dogs Out" – Baha Men (2001)
* "Get the Party Started" – P!nk (2002)
* "Sk8er Boi" – Avril Lavigne (2003)
* "Hey Ya!" – Outkast (2004)
* "Burn" – Usher (2005)
* "Wake Me Up When September Ends" – Green Day (2006)
* "Irreplaceable" – Beyoncé (2007)
* "Girlfriend" – Avril Lavigne (2008)
* "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" – Beyoncé (2009)

2010s|

* "You Belong with Me" – Taylor Swift (2010)
* "Baby" – Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris (2011)
* "Party Rock Anthem" – LMFAO (2012)
* "What Makes You Beautiful" – One Direction (2013)
* "Story of My Life" – One Direction (2014)
* "Bang Bang" – Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj (2015)
* "Hello" – Adele (2016)
* "Work from Home" – Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign (2017)
* "Shape of You" – Ed Sheeran (2018)
* "Thank U, Next" – Ariana Grande (2019)

2020s|

* "Bad Guy" – Billie Eilish (2020)
* "Dynamite" – BTS (2021)
* "Happier Than Ever" – Billie Eilish (2022)
* "As It Was" – Harry Styles (2023)
* "What Was I Made For?" – Billie Eilish (2024)
* "Taste" – Sabrina Carpenter (2025)

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Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

* The Beatles and Richard Lester (1984)
* David Bowie (1984)
* David Byrne (1985)
* Russell Mulcahy (1985)
* Godley & Creme (1985)
* Madonna (1986)
* Zbigniew Rybczyński (1986)
* Peter Gabriel (1987)
* Julien Temple (1987)
* Michael Jackson (1988)
* George Michael (1989)
* Janet Jackson (1990)
* Bon Jovi and Wayne Isham (1991)
* Guns N' Roses (1992)
* The Rolling Stones (1994)
* Tom Petty (1994)
* R.E.M. (1995)
* LL Cool J (1997)
* Mark Romanek (1997)
* Beastie Boys (1998)
* Red Hot Chili Peppers (2000)
* U2 (2001)
* Duran Duran (2003)
* Hype Williams (2006)
* Britney Spears (2011)
* Justin Timberlake (2013)
* Beyoncé (2014)
* Kanye West (2015)
* Rihanna (2016)
* Pink (2017)
* Jennifer Lopez (2018)
* Missy Elliott (2019)
* Nicki Minaj (2022)
* Shakira (2023)
* Katy Perry (2024)

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MTV Europe Music Award for Best Female

* Mariah Carey (1994)
* Björk (1995)
* Alanis Morissette (1996)
* Janet Jackson (1997)
* Madonna (1998)
* Britney Spears (1999)
* Madonna (2000)
* Jennifer Lopez (2001–2002)
* Christina Aguilera (2003)
* Britney Spears (2004)
* Shakira (2005)
* Christina Aguilera (2006)
* Beyoncé (2009)
* Lady Gaga (2010–2011)
* Taylor Swift (2012)
* Katy Perry (2013)
* Ariana Grande (2014)
* Rihanna (2015)
* Lady Gaga (2016)

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MTV Europe Music Award for Best Live Act

* Take That (1995)
* U2 (1997)
* Red Hot Chili Peppers (2002)
* Muse (2007)
* Tokio Hotel (2008)
* U2 (2009)
* Linkin Park (2010)
* Katy Perry (2011)
* Taylor Swift (2012)
* Beyoncé (2013)
* One Direction (2014)
* Ed Sheeran (2015)
* Twenty One Pilots (2016)
* Ed Sheeran (2017)
* Shawn Mendes (2018)
* BTS (2019)
* BTS (2020)
* Harry Styles (2022)
* Taylor Swift (2023)
* Taylor Swift (2024)

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MTV Europe Music Award for Best R&B

* Blackstreet (1997)
* Whitney Houston (1999)
* Jennifer Lopez (2000)
* Craig David (2001)
* Alicia Keys (2002)
* Beyoncé (2003)
* Alicia Keys (2004-05)
* Rihanna (2006)
* Chlöe (2022)
* Chris Brown (2023)
* Tyla (2024)

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MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Fight

General
(1996–2019,
2023–present)|

* Adam Sandler vs. Bob Barker – Happy Gilmore (1996)
* Fairuza Balk vs. Robin Tunney – The Craft (1997)
* Will Smith vs. Cockroach – Men in Black (1998)
* Ben Stiller vs. Puffy the Dog – There's Something About Mary (1999)
* Keanu Reeves vs. Laurence Fishburne – The Matrix (2000)
* Zhang Ziyi vs. Entire bar – Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2001)
* Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker vs. Hong Kong gang – Rush Hour 2 (2002)
* Yoda vs. Christopher Lee – Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2003)
* Uma Thurman vs. Chiaki Kuriyama – Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2004)
* Uma Thurman vs. Daryl Hannah – Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2005)
* Angelina Jolie vs. Brad Pitt – Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2006)
* Gerard Butler vs. Robert Maillet – 300 (2007)
* Sean Faris vs. Cam Gigandet – Never Back Down (2008)
* Robert Pattinson vs. Cam Gigandet – Twilight (2009)
* Beyoncé Knowles vs. Ali Larter – Obsessed (2010)
* Robert Pattinson vs. Bryce Dallas Howard and Xavier Samuel – The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2011)
* Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson vs. Alexander Ludwig – The Hunger Games (2012)
* Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner vs. Tom Hiddleston – The Avengers (2013)
* Orlando Bloom and Evangeline Lilly vs. Orcs – The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2014)
* Dylan O'Brien vs. Will Poulter – The Maze Runner (2015)
* Ryan Reynolds vs. Ed Skrein – Deadpool (2016)
* Gal Gadot vs. German soldiers – Wonder Woman (2018)
* Brie Larson vs. Gemma Chan – Captain Marvel (2019)
* No Award (2020)
* Courteney Cox vs. Ghostface – Scream VI (2023)

Scripted
(2021–2022)|

* Elizabeth Olsen vs. Kathryn Hahn – WandaVision (2021)
* Sydney Sweeney vs. Alexa Demie – Euphoria (2022)

Unscripted
(2021–2022)|

* Kourtney Kardashian vs. Kim Kardashian – Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2021)
* Bosco vs. Lady Camden – RuPaul's Drag Race (2022)

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MTV Video Music Award for Best Collaboration

2000s|

* Beyoncé and Shakira – "Beautiful Liar" (2007)
* No Award (2008)
* No Award (2009)

2010s|

* Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé – "Telephone" (2010)
* Katy Perry featuring Kanye West – E.T. (2011)
* No Award (2012)
* Pink featuring Nate Ruess – "Just Give Me a Reason" (2013)
* Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z – "Drunk in Love" (2014)
* Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar – "Bad Blood" (2015)
* Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla Sign – "Work from Home" (2016)
* Zayn and Taylor Swift – "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" (2017)
* Jennifer Lopez featuring DJ Khaled and Cardi B – "Dinero" (2018)
* Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello – "Señorita" (2019)

2020s|

* Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande – "Rain on Me" (2020)
* Doja Cat featuring SZA – "Kiss Me More" (2021)
* Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow – "Industry Baby" (2022)
* Karol G and Shakira – "TQG" (2023)
* Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone – "Fortnight" (2024)

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MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing

* Roo Aiken and Godley & Creme (1984)
* Zbigniew Rybczyński (1985)
* David Yardley (1986)
* Colin Green (1987)
* Richard Lowenstein (1988)
* Jim Haygood (1989)
* Jim Haygood (1990)
* Robert Duffy (1991)
* Mitchell Sinoway (1992)
* Douglas Jines (1993)
* Pat Sheffield (1994)
* Eric Zumbrunnen (1995)
* Scott Gray (1996)
* Hank Corwin (1997)
* Jonas Åkerlund (1998)
* Haines Hall and Michael Sachs (1999)
* Dylan Tichenor (2000)
* Eric Zumbrunnen (2001)
* Mikros & Duran (2002)
* Olivier Gajan (2003)
* Robert Duffy (2004)
* Tim Royes (2005)
* Ken Mowe (2006)
* Ken Mowe (2007)
* Aaron Stewart-Ahn and Jeff Buchanan (2008)
* Jarrett Fijal (2009)
* Jarrett Fijal (2010)
* Art Jones (2011)
* Alexander Hammer and Jeremiah Shuff (2012)
* Jarrett Fijal (2013)
* Ken Mowe (2014)
* Beyoncé, Ed Burke, and Jonathan Wing (2015)
* Jeff Selis (2016)
* Ryan Staake and Eric Degliomini (2017)
* Taylor Ward (2018)
* Billie Eilish (2019)
* Alexandre Moors and Nuno Xico (2020)
* Troy Charbonnet (2021)
* Valentin Petit and Jon Echeveste (2022)
* Sofia Kerpan and David Checel (2023)
* Chancler Haynes (2024)

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MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video

1990s|

* En Vogue – "Free Your Mind" (1993)
* Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue – "Whatta Man" (1994)
* TLC – "Waterfalls" (1995)
* Fugees – "Killing Me Softly" (1996)
* Puff Daddy featuring Faith Evans and 112 – "I'll Be Missing You" (1997)
* Wyclef Jean featuring Refugee Allstars – "Gone till November" (1998)
* Lauryn Hill – "Doo Wop (That Thing)" (1999)

2000s|

* Destiny's Child – "Say My Name" (2000)
* Destiny's Child – "Survivor" (2001)
* Mary J. Blige – "No More Drama" (2002)
* Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z – "Crazy in Love" (2003)
* Alicia Keys – "If I Ain't Got You" (2004)
* Alicia Keys – "Karma" (2005)
* Beyoncé featuring Slim Thug and Bun B – "Check on It" (2006)

2010s|

* Normani featuring 6LACK – "Waves" (2019)

2020s|

* The Weeknd – "Blinding Lights" (2020)
* Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, and Silk Sonic – "Leave the Door Open" (2021)
* The Weeknd – "Out of Time" (2022)
* SZA – "Shirt" (2023)
* SZA – "Snooze" (2024)

Between 2007–2018, the category was retired.

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MTV Video Music Award for Best Video with a Social Message

2010s|

* "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga (2011)
* "Skyscraper" by Demi Lovato (2012)
* "Same Love" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert (2013)
* "Pretty Hurts" by Beyoncé (2014)
* "One Man Can Change the World" by Big Sean featuring Kanye West and John Legend (2015)
* No award (2016)
* "Scars to Your Beautiful" by Alessia Cara / "Light" by Big Sean featuring Jeremih / "Surefire" by John Legend / "Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)" by K'naan, Snow Tha Product, Riz Ahmed and Residente / "Black Spiderman" by Logic featuring Damian Lemar Hudson / "Stand Up/Stand N Rock #NoDAPL" by Taboo featuring Shailene Woodley (2017)
* "This Is America" by Childish Gambino (2018)
* "You Need to Calm Down" by Taylor Swift (2019)

2020s|

* "I Can't Breathe" by H.E.R. (2020)
* "Your Power" by Billie Eilish (2021)
* "About Damn Time" by Lizzo (2022)
* "Breakfast" by Dove Cameron (2023)
* "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish (2024)

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MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year

1980s|

* "You Might Think" – The Cars (1984)
* "The Boys of Summer" – Don Henley (1985)
* "Money for Nothing" – Dire Straits (1986)
* "Sledgehammer" – Peter Gabriel (1987)
* "Need You Tonight" / "Mediate" – INXS (1988)
* "This Note's for You" – Neil Young (1989)

1990s|

* "Nothing Compares 2 U" – Sinéad O'Connor (1990)
* "Losing My Religion" – R.E.M. (1991)
* "Right Now" – Van Halen (1992)
* "Jeremy" – Pearl Jam (1993)
* "Cryin'" – Aerosmith (1994)
* "Waterfalls" – TLC (1995)
* "Tonight, Tonight" – The Smashing Pumpkins (1996)
* "Virtual Insanity" – Jamiroquai (1997)
* "Ray of Light" – Madonna (1998)
* "Doo Wop (That Thing)" – Lauryn Hill (1999)

2000s|

* "The Real Slim Shady" – Eminem (2000)
* "Lady Marmalade" – Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa, and Pink (2001)
* "Without Me" – Eminem (2002)
* "Work It" – Missy Elliott (2003)
* "Hey Ya!" – Outkast (2004)
* "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" – Green Day (2005)
* "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" – Panic! at the Disco (2006)
* "Umbrella" – Rihanna featuring Jay-Z (2007)
* "Piece of Me" – Britney Spears (2008)
* "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" – Beyoncé (2009)

2010s|

* "Bad Romance" – Lady Gaga (2010)
* "Firework" – Katy Perry (2011)
* "We Found Love" – Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris (2012)
* "Mirrors" – Justin Timberlake (2013)
* "Wrecking Ball" – Miley Cyrus (2014)
* "Bad Blood" – Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar (2015)
* "Formation" – Beyoncé (2016)
* "Humble" – Kendrick Lamar (2017)
* "Havana" – Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug (2018)
* "You Need to Calm Down" – Taylor Swift (2019)

2020s|

* "Blinding Lights" – The Weeknd (2020)
* "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" – Lil Nas X (2021)
* All Too Well: The Short Film – Taylor Swift (2022)
* "Anti-Hero" – Taylor Swift (2023)
* "Fortnight" – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone (2024)

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NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year

* Dionne Warwick (1985)
* Patti LaBelle (1986)
* Dionne Warwick (1987)
* Lionel Richie (1988)
* Eddie Murphy (1989)
* Oprah Winfrey (1990)
* Patti LaBelle (1991)
* Michael Jackson (1992)
* Whitney Houston (1993)
* Quincy Jones (1995)
* Denzel Washington (1996)
* Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds (1997)
* Will Smith (1998)
* Halle Berry (1999)
* Steve Harvey (2000)
* Beyoncé (2003)
* Jamie Foxx (2012)
* Kevin Hart (2013)
* Taraji P. Henson (2014)
* Michael B. Jordan (2015)
* Dwayne Johnson (2016)
* Ava DuVernay (2017)
* Beyoncé (2018)
* Lizzo (2019)
* D-Nice (2020)
* Jennifer Hudson (2021)
* Angela Bassett (2022)
* Usher (2023)
* Keke Palmer (2024)

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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album

1980s|

* Bad – Michael Jackson (1987)
* Giving You the Best That I Got – Anita Baker (1988)
* Back on the Block – Quincy Jones (1989)

1990s|

* No Award (1990)
* Power of Love – Luther Vandross (1991)
* Boomerang: Original Soundtrack Album – Various Artists (1992)
* The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album – Whitney Houston (1993)
* No Award (1994)
* Waiting to Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album – Whitney Houston (1995)
* The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album – Whitney Houston (1996)
* Soul Food – Various Artists (1997)
* The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – Lauryn Hill (1998)
* The Best Man: Music from the Motion Picture – Various Artists (1999)

2000s|

* At the Close of a Century – Stevie Wonder (2000)
* Songs in A Minor – Alicia Keys (2001)
* The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin – Kirk Franklin (2002)
* Dance with My Father – Luther Vandross (2003)
* Musicology – Prince (2004)
* The Emancipation of Mimi – Mariah Carey (2005)
* Dreamgirls: Music from the Motion Picture – Various Artists (2006)
* As I Am – Alicia Keys (2007)
* Jennifer Hudson – Jennifer Hudson (2008)
* Stronger with Each Tear – Mary J. Blige (2009)

2010s|

* Wake Up! – John Legend and The Roots (2010)
* I Remember Me – Jennifer Hudson (2011)
* I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston (2012)
* Love, Charlie – Charlie Wilson (2013)
* Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics – Aretha Franklin (2014)
* Woman – Jill Scott (2015)
* Lemonade – Beyoncé (2016)
* DAMN. – Kendrick Lamar (2017)
* Ella Mai – Ella Mai (2018)
* Homecoming: The Live Album – Beyoncé (2019)

2020s|

* Chilombo – Jhené Aiko (2020)
* Heaux Tales – Jazmine Sullivan (2021)
* Renaissance – Beyoncé (2022)
* Jaguar II – Victoria Monét (2023)
* Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé (2024)

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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration

Duo or Group
(1979–2007)|

* The Jacksons (1979)
* The Commodores (1980)
* Kool & the Gang (1981)
* Gladys Knight & the Pips (1982)
* No Award (1983–1985)
* Atlantic Starr (1986)
* Gladys Knight & the Pips (1987)
* LeVert (1988)
* After 7 (1989)
* No Award (1990)
* The O'Jays (1991)
* Boyz II Men (1992)
* En Vogue (1993)
* No Award (1994)
* Boyz II Men (1995)
* Kirk Franklin (1996)
* Boyz II Men (1997)
* Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey (1998)
* Destiny's Child (1999)
* Destiny's Child (2000)
* Destiny's Child (2001)
* India Arie and Stevie Wonder (2002)
* Outkast (2003)
* Destiny's Child (2004)
* Destiny's Child (2005)
* The Cheetah Girls (2006)
* Eddie Levert and Gerald Levert (2007)

Duo, Group or
Collaboration
(2008–2019)|

* Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia (2008)
* Black Eyed Peas (2009)
* John Legend and The Roots (2010)
* Mary J. Blige and Drake (2011)
* Mary Mary (2012)
* Robin Thicke, T.I., and Pharrell (2013)
* Sam Smith and Mary J. Blige (2014)
* Empire Cast featuring Estelle and Jussie Smollett (2015)
* Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar (2016)
* Kendrick Lamar featuring Rihanna (2017)
* Kendrick Lamar and SZA (2018)
* Blue Ivy, Saint Jhn, Beyoncé, and Wizkid (2019)

Contemporary
(2020–present)|

* Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé (2020)
* Tobe Nwigwe featuring Fat Nwigwe (2021)
* Chris Brown featuring Wizkid (2022)
* Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay (2023)
* Wizkid featuring Brent Faiyaz (2024)

Traditional
(2020–present)|

* Chloe x Halle (2020)
* Silk Sonic (2021)
* Silk Sonic (2022)
* Ciara and Chris Brown (2023)
* Adam Blackstone and Fantasia (2024)

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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist

1970s|

* Dionne Warwick (1979)

1980s|

* Aretha Franklin (1982)
* Anita Baker (1985)
* Aretha Franklin (1986)
* Natalie Cole (1987)
* Stephanie Mills (1988)
* Anita Baker (1989)

1990s|

* Natalie Cole (1991)
* Vanessa Williams (1992)
* Whitney Houston (1993)
* Whitney Houston (1995)
* Toni Braxton (1996)
* Erykah Badu (1997)
* Lauryn Hill (1998)
* Whitney Houston (1999)

2000s|

* Yolanda Adams (2000)
* Aaliyah (2001)
* India Arie (2002)
* Alicia Keys (2003)
* Fantasia (2004)
* Alicia Keys (2005)
* Mary J. Blige (2006)
* Alicia Keys (2007)
* Beyoncé (2008)
* Mary J. Blige (2009)

2010s|

* Mary J. Blige (2010)
* Jill Scott (2011)
* Alicia Keys (2012)
* Beyoncé (2013)
* Beyoncé (2014)
* Jill Scott (2015)
* Beyoncé (2016)
* Mary J. Blige (2017)
* H.E.R. (2018)
* Beyoncé (2019)

2020s|

* Beyoncé (2020)
* Jazmine Sullivan (2021)
* Beyoncé (2022)
* H.E.R. (2023)
* Beyoncé (2024)

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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video

1990s|

* "Unforgettable" – Natalie Cole (1991)
* "Black or White" – Michael Jackson (1992)
* "I'm Every Woman" – Whitney Houston (1993)
* No Award (1994)
* "Waterfalls" – TLC (1995)
* "I Believe I Can Fly" – R. Kelly (1996)
* "Stomp" – God's Property (1997)
* "Just the Two of Us" – Will Smith (1998)
* "Wild Wild West" – Will Smith (1999)

2000s|

* "I Wish" – R. Kelly (2000)
* "You Rock My World" – Michael Jackson (2001)
* "Little Things" – India Arie (2002)
* "Dance with My Father" – Luther Vandross (2003)
* "If I Ain't Got You" – Alicia Keys (2004)
* "Unbreakable" – Alicia Keys (2005)
* "Be Without You" – Mary J. Blige (2006)
* "Like You'll Never See Me Again" – Alicia Keys (2007)
* "Yes We Can" – will.i.am (2008)
* "I Look to You" – Whitney Houston (2009)

2010s|

* "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" – Alicia Keys (2010)
* "Where You At?" – Jennifer Hudson (2011)
* "Girl on Fire" – Alicia Keys (2012)
* "Q.U.E.E.N." – Janelle Monáe featuring Erykah Badu (2013)
* "You & I (Nobody in the World)" – John Legend (2014)
* "Shame" – Tyrese Gibson (2015)
* "Formation" – Beyoncé (2016)
* "That's What I Like" – Bruno Mars (2017)
* "This Is America" – Childish Gambino (2018)
* "Juice" – Lizzo (2019)

2020s|

* "Brown Skin Girl" – Beyoncé, Saint Jhn, and Wizkid featuring Blue Ivy Carter (2020)
* "Essence" – Wizkid featuring Tems (2021)
* "Lift Me Up" – Rihanna (2022)
* "Sensational" – Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay (2023)
* "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar (2024)

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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song

Song
(1971–2015)|

* "Theme from Shaft" – Isaac Hayes (1971)
* No Award (1972–1994)
* "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" – Whitney Houston (1995)
* "I Believe I Can Fly" – R. Kelly (1996)
* "A Song for Mama" – Boyz II Men (1997)
* "Lean on Me" – Kirk Franklin (1998)
* "Spend My Life with You" – Eric Benét featuring Tamia (1999)
* "Open My Heart" – Yolanda Adams (2000)
* "A Woman's Worth" – Alicia Keys (2001)
* "Brighter Day" – Kirk Franklin (2002)
* "Dance with My Father" – Luther Vandross (2003)
* "If I Ain't Got You" – Alicia Keys (2004)
* "Unbreakable" – Alicia Keys (2005)
* "I Am Not My Hair" – India Arie (2006)
* "Like You'll Never See Me Again" – Alicia Keys (2007)
* "Yes We Can" – will.i.am (2008)
* "God in Me" – Mary Mary (2009)
* "Bittersweet" – Fantasia (2010)
* "I Smile" – Kirk Franklin (2011)
* "I Look to You" – Whitney Houston and R. Kelly (2012)
* "All of Me" – John Legend (2013)
* "We Are Here" – Alicia Keys (2014)
* "Back Together" – Jill Scott (2015)

Contemporary
(2016–2019)|

* "Freedom" – Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar (2016)
* "HUMBLE." – Kendrick Lamar (2017)
* "Boo'd Up" – Ella Mai (2018)
* "Before I Let Go" – Beyoncé (2019)

Traditional
(2016–2019)|

* "I See Victory" – Kim Burrell and Pharrell Williams (2016)
* "That's What I Like" – Bruno Mars (2017)
* "Long as I Live" – Toni Braxton (2018)
* "Spirit" – Beyoncé (2019)

Soul/R&B
(2020–present)|

* "Do It" – Chloe x Halle (2020)
* "Pick Up Your Feelings" – Jazmine Sullivan (2021)
* "Cuff It" – Beyoncé (2022)
* "ICU (Remix)" – Coco Jones featuring Justin Timberlake (2023)
* "Residuals" – Chris Brown (2024)

Hip Hop/Rap
(2020–present)|

* "Savage (Remix)" – Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé (2020)
* "Fye Fye" – Tobe Nwigwe featuring Fat Nwigwe (2021)
* "Hotel Lobby" – Quavo and Takeoff (2022)
* "Cobra" – Megan Thee Stallion (2023)
* "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar (2024)

International
(2020–present)|

* "Lockdown" – Original Koffee (2020)
* "Essence" – Wizkid featuring Tems and Justin Bieber (2021)
* "No Woman, No Cry" – Tems (2022)
* "Me & U" – Tems (2023)
* "Hmmm" – Chris Brown featuring Davido (2024)

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Billboard Year-End number one singles (2000–2019)

* 2000: "Breathe" – Faith Hill
* 2001: "Hanging by a Moment" – Lifehouse
* 2002: "How You Remind Me" – Nickelback
* 2003: "In da Club" – 50 Cent
* 2004: "Yeah!" – Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris
* 2005: "We Belong Together" – Mariah Carey
* 2006: "Bad Day" – Daniel Powter
* 2007: "Irreplaceable" – Beyoncé
* 2008: "Low" – Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
* 2009: "Boom Boom Pow" – The Black Eyed Peas
* 2010: "Tik Tok" – Kesha
* 2011: "Rolling in the Deep" – Adele
* 2012: "Somebody That I Used to Know" – Gotye featuring Kimbra
* 2013: "Thrift Shop" – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz
* 2014: "Happy" – Pharrell Williams
* 2015: "Uptown Funk" – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
* 2016: "Love Yourself" – Justin Bieber
* 2017: "Shape of You" – Ed Sheeran
* 2018: "God's Plan" – Drake
* 2019: "Old Town Road" – Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

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