Solange is a distinguished R&B singer, songwriter, and artist, widely recognized both for her own contributions to music and fashion and as the younger sister of pop icon Beyoncé.
Solange Piaget Knowles was born on June 24, 1986, in Houston, Texas. She grew up in a musical household, with her older sister Beyoncé finding early fame as a member of the chart-topping girl group Destiny’s Child. Solange began her performance career at just 13 years old, joining Destiny’s Child as a backup dancer during their tours. Her professional singing debut came in 2001, when she appeared on the group’s holiday album, 8 Days of Christmas.
At age 17, Solange married Daniel Smith Jr. on February 27, 2004. Shortly after, the couple moved to Idaho, where Smith pursued his education. Later that year, they welcomed their son, Daniel Julez Smith Jr. Balancing early motherhood and a young marriage proved challenging, and the couple ultimately divorced in 2007. Despite the difficulties of marriage at a young age, Solange has frequently expressed that motherhood has been a meaningful and fulfilling part of her life.
Solange married music video director Alan Ferguson on November 16, 2014, in a ceremony held in New Orleans. The couple later separated in 2019, although they maintained mutual respect and privacy regarding their relationship.
Solange forged her own artistic path separate from her sister’s legacy. At 16, she signed with Music World Entertainment, the record label managed by her father, Mathew Knowles. That same year, she appeared on Lil' Romeo’s Game Time album and co-wrote the title track “Simply Deep” for former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland.
Her debut album, Solo Star, was released in 2003 and showcased her emerging songwriting and vocal talents. She continued to write songs for prominent artists, including Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams.
| Net Worth 2021: | 9 million |
