#OTD in 1981: Beyoncé Is Born in Houston

0:00A-U-R-N-N-Us On this day in 1981, Beyonce, Jezelle, Noz Carter was born in Houston, Texas. Today, the global superstar celebrates her 45th birthday. From her early days with Destiny's Child to becoming one of the most influential solo artists of all time, she has sold millions of records, delivered some of the most celebrated live performances in music history, and repeatedly transformed the possibilities for black women in entertainment. Beyonce has made history at the Grammy Awards becoming the most awarded artist in Grammy history. While albums like Lemonade, Renaissance, and Cowboy Carter have pushed musical and cultural boundaries. Beyond music, her influence stretches across fashion, film, business, and philanthropy. More than four decades after her birth, Beyonce remains a cultural force whose artistry, ambition, and impact continue to shape generations around the world today. For A-U-R-N-Us, this is Clay Kane.