20 Little-Known Facts About ’90s R&B Girl Group Destiny’s Child

Without Destiny’s Child, there would be no Beyoncé. Well, maybe, but it sure would have been a different journey. Dubbed as “the queens of R&B,” Destiny’s Child continues to be one of the biggest girl groups in music history even ten years after their last show.

Comprised of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams, the ladies of Destiny’s Child are not only known for their coordinated ensembles and effortless harmonies but especially for representing the image of strong, independent women everywhere. Their hits mirrored the voice of a generation and continue to do so for years to come. This is the story of Destiny’s Child.

They Were Originally a Rap Group

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Beyoncé and Kelly knew early on that they wanted to have a music career, so they got their start right away. In the early ’90s, they teamed up with four other girls, including LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson.

Calling themselves Girls Tyme, they promoted themselves as spitters rather than singers and even landed a spot on Star Search. But record execs weren’t buying it so they broke away from the whole rap game and started the R&B ensemble we all know as Destiny’s Child.