publish time

25/09/2023

author name Arab Times

publish time

25/09/2023

Destiny's Child (from left to right) Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé Knowles, Michelle Williams.

The year 2023 has seen a resurgence of millennial pop reunions, with iconic groups like *NSYNC and 98 Degrees making a comeback. Adding to this wave of nostalgia, the legendary Destiny's Child has reemerged onto the music scene.

Beyoncé, the powerhouse behind Destiny's Child, delighted fans and collaborators alike during her recent homecoming show in Houston, which was part of her Renaissance World Tour. On this memorable night, she reunited with her former Destiny's Child bandmates, including Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett.

Photographs captured by enthusiastic fans at the NRG Stadium showcased the presence of Luckett and Roberson, the founding members of Destiny's Child alongside Beyoncé and Rowland. Meanwhile, Rowland and Williams, who joined the group at a later stage, were seen enjoying each other's company.

Notably absent from the reunion was Farrah Franklin, who had joined Destiny's Child after Roberson and Luckett's departure but later parted ways with the group.

The roots of Destiny's Child trace back to 1990 when Beyoncé and Roberson first crossed paths. Under the guidance of Beyoncé's father, Matthew Knowles, they formed a group initially named "Girls Tyme," featuring Rowland and three other talented girls.

Following an unsuccessful stint on Star Search, which is vividly portrayed in Beyoncé's song "Flawless," Knowles dedicated himself full-time to managing the group. This led to a transformation, reducing the group's lineup from six girls to four, with the addition of Luckett as the final member, and ultimately settling on the name Destiny's Child.

The group's self-titled debut album, released in 1997, included the hit "No, No, No." However, it was their 1999 album, "The Writing's on the Wall," that catapulted them to superstardom, albeit accompanied by controversies.

Roberson and Luckett began to grow dissatisfied with Knowles' management, prompting attempts to part ways with him while staying within the group. However, Knowles made the abrupt decision to terminate their membership, replacing them with Williams and Franklin. Franklin, in due course, also departed.

The former members discovered they had been replaced when the music video for "Say My Name" premiered without their presence. After years of legal battles and bitter disputes, it appears that Destiny's Child has now found harmony once more.

Over the years, Rowland, Williams, and Beyoncé have reunited on multiple occasions, including memorable performances at Beyoncé's 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and her 2018 Coachella performance.

Adding an exciting twist to the recent homecoming show in Houston, Beyoncé surprised concertgoers by inviting Megan Thee Stallion, another Houston native, to join her on stage for a performance of their 2020 collaboration, "Savage (Remix)."