Editing Destiny's Child (section)

== History ==

=== 1990–1997: Early beginnings and Girl's Tyme{{anchor|1990–97:_Early_beginnings_and_Girl's_Tyme}} ===
In 1990, [[Beyoncé|Beyoncé Knowles]] met [[LaTavia Roberson]] at an audition for a girl group.<ref name="Kaufman">{{Cite news|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|title=Destiny's Child's Long Road To Fame (The Song Isn't Called 'Survivor' For Nothing)|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1504044/20050613/destinys_child.jhtml|work=MTV News|date=June 13, 2005|access-date=April 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624084104/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1504044/destinys-childs-long-road-fame.jhtml|archive-date=June 24, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> Based in [[Houston]], Texas, they were joined to a group that performed rapping and dancing. [[Kelly Rowland]], who moved into Knowles' house because of family issues, joined them in 1992. Originally named '''Girl's Tyme''', they were eventually cut down to six members including [[Támar Davis]] and sisters Nikki and Nina Taylor.<ref name="E!">{{Cite video |title=Beyonce: All New |work=E! Online }}</ref><ref name="People">{{cite web|title=Beyoncé Knowles: Biography|url=http://www.people.com/people/beyonce_knowles/biography|work=People|access-date=April 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070426055053/http://www.people.com/people/beyonce_knowles/biography|archive-date=April 26, 2007|url-status=live}}</ref> With Knowles and Rowland, Girl's Tyme attracted nationwide attention:<ref name="E!" /> west-coast R&B producer Arne Frager flew to Houston to see them. He brought them to his studio, [[Record Plant|The Plant]] Recording Studios in [[Northern California]], with focus on Knowles' vocals because Frager thought she had personality and the ability to sing.<ref name="E!" /> With efforts to sign Girl's Tyme to a major record deal, Frager's strategy was to debut the group in ''[[Star Search]]'', the biggest talent show on national TV at the time.<ref name="E!" /> However, they lost the competition because, according to Knowles, their choice of song was wrong;<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|title=Call of the Child|url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,998976,00.html|magazine=Time|date=January 15, 2001|access-date=April 12, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071130020409/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,998976,00.html|archive-date=November 30, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> they were actually rapping instead of singing.<ref name="Kaufman" />

Because of the group's defeat, Knowles' father, [[Mathew Knowles|Mathew]], voluntarily dedicated his time to [[music manager|manage]] them.<ref name="E!" /><ref name="VH1Driven">{{cite web|title=Driven: Beyonce Knowles|url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/driven/65240/episode_about.jhtml|work=VH1|publisher=MTV Networks|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030820042751/http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/driven/65240/episode_about.jhtml|archive-date=August 20, 2003|url-status=dead}}</ref> He decided to cut the original lineup to four, with the removal of Davis and the Taylor sisters and the inclusion of [[LeToya Luckett]] in 1993.<ref name="Kaufman" /><ref name="E!" /> Aside from spending time at their church in Houston, Girl's Tyme practiced in their backyards and at the Headliners Salon, owned by Knowles' mother, Tina. The group would test routines in the salon, when it was on Montrose Boulevard in Houston, and sometimes would collect tips from the customers. Their try-out would be critiqued by the people inside. During their school days, Girl's Tyme performed at local gigs. When summer came, Mathew Knowles established a "boot camp" to train them in dance and vocal lessons.<ref name="DunnDate">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2001/jun/10/life1.lifemagazine5|title=Date with destiny|last=Dunn|first=Jancee|date=June 10, 2001|work=The Observer|access-date=February 27, 2009|location=London|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023132651/http://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2001/jun/10/life1.lifemagazine5|archive-date=October 23, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> After rigorous training, they began performing as opening acts for established [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] groups of that time such as [[SWV]], [[Dru Hill]] and [[IMx|Immature]].<ref name="Kaufman" /> Tina Knowles designed the group's stage attire.<ref name="DunnDate" />

Over the course of the early years in their career, Girl's Tyme changed their name to '''Somethin' Fresh''', '''Cliché''', '''The Dolls''', and to '''Destiny'''.<ref name="GillingsSoul">{{cite news|url=http://www.essence.com/news_entertainment/entertainment/articles/destinyschildsoulsurvivors|title=Destiny's Child: Soul-Survivors|last=Gillings|first=Andrew|date=April 22, 2001|work=Essence|access-date=February 25, 2009|archive-date=October 15, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081015053632/http://www.essence.com/news_entertainment/entertainment/articles/destinyschildsoulsurvivors}}</ref> The group signed with [[Elektra Records]] with the name Destiny, but were dropped several months later before they could release an album.<ref name="VH1Driven" /> The pursuit of a record deal affected the Knowles family: in 1995, Mathew Knowles resigned from his job as a medical-equipment salesman,<ref name="E!" /> a move that reduced Knowles' family's income by half, and her parents briefly separated due to the pressure.<ref name="E!" /><ref name="VH1Driven" /> In 1996, they changed their name to Destiny's Child. Group members have claimed that the name was taken from a passage in the Bible:  "We got the word destiny out of the Bible, but we couldn't trademark the name, so we added child, which is like a rebirth of destiny," said Knowles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Book Of Destiny|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-book-of-destiny/|access-date=2021-02-27|website=www.cbsnews.com|date=May 9, 2002 |language=en-US|archive-date=June 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621021956/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-book-of-destiny/|url-status=live}}</ref> The word ''Destiny'' was stated to have been chosen from the [[Book of Isaiah]], by [[Tina Knowles]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-01-20|title=It's a Family Affair|url=https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/its-a-family-affair/|access-date=2021-02-27|website=Texas Monthly|language=en|archive-date=March 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325120146/http://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/its-a-family-affair/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Mathew Knowles helped in negotiating a record deal with [[Columbia Records]] at the behest of Columbia scout [[Teresa LaBarbera Whites]], which signed the group that same year.<ref name="Kaufman" /><ref name="People" /> Prior to signing with Columbia, the group had recorded several tracks in [[Oakland, California]] produced by [[D'wayne Wiggins]] of [[Tony! Toni! Toné!]]. Upon the label's recognition that Destiny's Child had a "unique quality", the track "Killing Time" was included in the soundtrack to the 1997 film ''[[Men in Black (1997 film)|Men in Black]]''.<ref name="Kaufman" /><ref name="Stacy-Deanne">{{Cite book|last=Stacy-Deanne|author2=Kenyatta, Kelly|author3=Lowery, Natasha|title=Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Beyoncé, Destiny's Child, Jennifer Lopez & Mya: Divas of the New Millennium|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1ZGMcUEvkyEC&pg=PA60|publisher=Amber Books Publishing|year=2005|isbn=0-9749779-6-9|access-date=February 1, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108005326/http://books.google.com/books?id=1ZGMcUEvkyEC&pg=PA60|archive-date=January 8, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 1997–2000: Breakthrough and lineup changes ===
[[File:Wyclefjean (300dpi).jpg|thumb|upright|left|[[Wyclef Jean]] remixed the song "[[No, No, No (Destiny's Child song)|No, No, No]]", which became Destiny's Child's first successful single.]]

Destiny's Child first charted in November 1997 with "[[No, No, No (Destiny's Child song)|No, No, No]]", the lead single from their self-titled debut album, which was released in the United States on February 17, 1998, featuring productions by [[Tim & Bob]], [[Rob Fusari]], [[Jermaine Dupri]], [[Wyclef Jean]], [[Dwayne Wiggins]] and Corey Rooney.<ref name="Kaufman" /> ''[[Destiny's Child (album)|Destiny's Child]]'' peaked at number sixty-seven on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and number fourteen on the ''Billboard'' [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]].<ref name="BillAlbumChart">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/destiny%27s-child/chart-history/|title=Artist Chart History – Destiny's Child|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|access-date=February 24, 2009|archive-date=November 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121090834/https://www.billboard.com/artist/destiny%27s-child/chart-history/|url-status=live}}</ref> It managed to sell over one million copies in the United States, earning a platinum certification by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&artist=Destiny%20Child&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|title=Gold and Platinum|publisher=Recording Industry Association of America|access-date=February 24, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151219133356/http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&artist=Destiny%20Child&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|archive-date=December 19, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The remix version to "No, No, No", reached number one on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks]] and number three on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. Its follow-up single, "[[With Me (Destiny's Child song)|With Me Part 1]]" failed to reproduce the success of "No, No, No". Meanwhile, the group featured on a song from the soundtrack album of the romantic drama ''[[Why Do Fools Fall in Love (film)|Why Do Fools Fall in Love]]'' and "[[Get on the Bus (song)|Get on the Bus]]" had a limited release in Europe and other markets. In 1998, Destiny's Child garnered three Soul Train Lady of Soul awards<ref name="Kaufman" /> including Best New Artist for "No, No, No". Later that year, the group was featured in an episode of the TV [[sitcom]] [[Smart Guy]]. Knowles considered their debut successful but not huge, claiming as a [[neo soul]] record it was too mature for the group at the time.<ref name="Anthony">{{cite news|last=Anthony|first=James|title=Of course you can lose yourself|url=http://arts.guardian.co.uk/filmandmusic/story/0,,1852025,00.html|work=The Guardian|date=August 18, 2006|access-date=May 13, 2008|location=London|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080625054033/http://arts.guardian.co.uk/filmandmusic/story/0,,1852025,00.html|archive-date=June 25, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref>

After the success of their debut album, Destiny's Child re-entered the studio quickly, bringing in a new lineup of producers, including [[Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs]]<ref name="Kaufman" /> and [[Rodney Jerkins]]. Coming up with ''[[The Writing's on the Wall]]'', they released it on July 27, 1999, and it eventually became their breakthrough album.<ref name="Anthony" /> ''The Writing's on the Wall'' peaked at number five on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number two on R&B chart in early 2000.<ref name="BillAlbumChart" /> "[[Bills, Bills, Bills]]" was released in 1999 as the album's lead single and reached the top spot of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming their first US number-one single.<ref name="Kaufman" /> ''The Writing's on the Wall'' has been credited as Destiny's Child's breakthrough album, spurring their career and introducing them to a wider audience.<ref name="DunnDate" /><ref name="FlynnLose">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/aug/18/urban.popandrock|title=Of course you can lose yourself|last=Flynn|first=Paul|date=August 18, 2006|work=The Guardian|access-date=February 26, 2009|location=London|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023131040/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/aug/18/urban.popandrock|archive-date=October 23, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>

In late 1999, Destiny's Child were to appear on two songs for Columbia Records labelmates: "[[Thug Love (song)|Thug Love]]" for rapper [[50 Cent]]'s debut album ''[[Power of the Dollar]]'', and "Baby Baby Baby" for American basketball player [[Kobe Bryant]]'s debut rap album ''Visions''. Both albums were shelved: 50 Cent would be shot nine times, postponing all promotional activities three days before their collaboration video could be filmed, and Bryant's album did not live up to label expectations.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/50-cent-interview-twentieth-anniversary-debut-1234676144/ | title=Two Decades Later, 50 Cent Still Wants That 'In da Club' Feeling | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=February 9, 2023 | access-date=September 8, 2024 | archive-date=August 4, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804081506/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/50-cent-interview-twentieth-anniversary-debut-1234676144/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/kobe-bryant-los-angeles-lakers-rap-album-hall-of-fame-induction-1234757106/ | title=Kobe Bryant's Long-Lost Gangsta Rap Album Surfaces Before Hall of Fame Induction | website=Deadline | date=May 14, 2021 | access-date=September 8, 2024 | archive-date=June 29, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629082059/https://deadline.com/2021/05/kobe-bryant-los-angeles-lakers-rap-album-hall-of-fame-induction-1234757106/ | url-status=live }}</ref> Their collaboration with Bryant would later leak alongside the rest of the album in 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.okayplayer.com/music/kobe-bryant-unreleased-rap-album-surfaces-online.html | title=Unreleased Kobe Bryant Rap Album Featuring Black Thought, 50 Cent and Others Surfaces Online |website=Okayplayer }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.complex.com/sports/a/fnr-tigg/5-things-to-know-kobe-bryants-long-lost-rap-album | title=5 Things to Know About Kobe Bryant's Long Lost Rap Album | website=[[Complex Networks]] | access-date=September 8, 2024 | archive-date=April 18, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240418031142/https://www.complex.com/sports/a/fnr-tigg/5-things-to-know-kobe-bryants-long-lost-rap-album | url-status=live }}</ref>

[[File:Michelle Williams - The Drama League (PNG).png|thumb|upright|[[Michelle Williams (singer)|Michelle Williams]] joined the group as a replacement for Luckett.]]
On December 14, 1999, Luckett and Roberson attempted to split with their manager, claiming that he kept a disproportionate share of the group's profits and unfairly favored Knowles and Rowland.<ref name="Kaufman" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite book|title=Vibe – Feb 2001|publisher=Vibe|date=February 2001|pages=79, 80|language=English}}</ref> While they never intended to leave the group, when the video for "[[Say My Name]]", the third single from ''The Writing's on the Wall'', surfaced in February 2000, Roberson and Luckett found out that two new members were joining Knowles and Rowland.<ref name="Kaufman" /> Prior to the video premiere, Knowles announced on ''[[Total Request Live|TRL]]'' that original members Luckett and Roberson had left the group.<ref name="People" /> They were replaced by [[Michelle Williams (singer)|Michelle Williams]], a former backup singer to [[Monica (entertainer)|Monica]], and [[Farrah Franklin]], an aspiring singer-actress.<ref name="DunnDate" /> Shortly after her stint with Monica, Williams was introduced to Destiny's Child by a choreographer friend, and was flown to Houston where she stayed with the Knowles family.<ref name="DunnDate" />

On March 21, 2000, Roberson and Luckett filed a lawsuit against Mathew Knowles and their former bandmates for breach of partnership and fiduciary duties.<ref name=":0" /> Following the suit, both sides were disparaging towards each other in the media.<ref name="Kaufman" /> Five months after joining, Franklin left the group. The remaining members claimed that this was due to missed promotional appearances and concerts. According to Williams, Franklin could not handle stress.<ref name="DunnDate" /> Franklin, however, disclosed that she left because of the negativity surrounding the strife and her inability to assert any control in the decision-making.<ref name="Kaufman" /> Her departure was seen as less controversial. Williams, on the other hand, disclosed that her inclusion in the group resulted in her "battling insecurity": "I was comparing myself to the other members, and the pressure was on me."<ref name="DunnDate" />

Towards the end of 2000, Roberson and Luckett dropped the portion of their lawsuit aimed at Rowland and Knowles in exchange for a settlement, though they continued the action against their manager. As part of the agreement, both sides were prohibited from speaking about each other publicly.<ref name="Kaufman" /> Roberson and Luckett formed another girl group named Anjel but also left it due to issues with the record company. Although band members were affected by the turmoil, the publicity made Destiny's Child's success even bigger and they became a pop culture phenomenon.<ref name="People" /> "Say My Name" topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks, while the fourth single, "[[Jumpin', Jumpin']]", also became a top-ten hit.<ref name="FlynnLose" /> ''The Writing's on the Wall'' eventually sold over eight million copies in the United States, gaining eight-time platinum certification by the RIAA.<ref name="Kaufman" /><ref name="RIAA" /> The album sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and was one of the top-selling albums of 2000.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Destiny's Child – MTV|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/destinys-child/biography/|publisher=MTV|access-date=March 22, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925135604/http://www.mtv.com/artists/destinys-child/biography/|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> During this time, Destiny's Child began performing as an opening act at the concerts of pop singers [[Britney Spears]] and [[Christina Aguilera]].<ref name="Kaufman" />

With Williams in the new lineup, Destiny's Child released a theme song for the soundtrack to the 2000 film ''[[Charlie's Angels (2000 film)|Charlie's Angels]]''. Released as a single in October 2000, "[[Independent Women Part 1]]" spent eleven consecutive weeks atop the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 from November 2000 to January 2001,<ref name="People" /> the longest-running number-one single of Destiny's Child's career and of that year in the United States.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/64057/chart-beat-bonus|title=Chart Beat Bonus: Endless Love|date=February 18, 2005|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|access-date=February 24, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525152728/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/64057/chart-beat-bonus|archive-date=May 25, 2013}}</ref> The successful release of the single boosted the sales of the soundtrack album to ''Charlie's Angels'' to 1.5&nbsp;million by 2001.<ref name="GillingsSoul" /> In 2000, Destiny's Child won Soul Train's Sammy Davis Jr. Entertainer of the Year award.<ref name="GillingsSoul" />

=== 2000–2003: ''Survivor'', subsequent releases, hiatus and side projects ===
At the 2001 [[Billboard Music Awards|''Billboard'' Music Awards]], Destiny's Child won several accolades, including Artist of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1374996/20001206/sisqo.jhtml|title=Sisqo Wins Big at Billboard Awards|last=VanHorn|first=Teri|date=December 6, 2000|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081224152352/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1374996/20001206/sisqo.jhtml|archive-date=December 24, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> and again won Artist of the Year among five awards they snagged in 2001.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1451323/20011205/destinys_child.jhtml|title=Destiny's Child, R. Kelly Win Big, Britney Gets Soaked at Billboard Awards|last=Vineyard|first=Jennifer|date=December 5, 2001|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090113163407/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1451323/20011205/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=January 13, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> In September 2000, the group took home two at the sixth annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, including R&B/Soul Album of the Year, Group for ''The Writing's on the Wall''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/tonibraxton/articles/story/5923742/mary_j_blige_angie_stone_destinys_child_win_big_at_soul_awards|title=Mary J. Blige, Angie Stone, Destiny's Child Win Big at Soul Awards|last=Schafer|first=Gabrielle|date=September 5, 2000|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060818015916/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/tonibraxton/articles/story/5923742/mary_j_blige_angie_stone_destinys_child_win_big_at_soul_awards|archive-date=August 18, 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> Destiny's Child recorded their third album, ''[[Survivor (Destiny's Child album)|Survivor]]'', from mid-2000 until early 2001. In the production process, Knowles assumed more control in co-producing and co-writing almost the entire album.<ref name="Kaufman" /><ref name="VanHornCDs">{{Cite news|last=VanHorn|first=Teri|title=Destiny's Child Solo CDs Won't Compete With Group, Each Other|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1375022/20001208/destinys_child.jhtml|work=MTV News|date=December 8, 2008|access-date=May 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105135840/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1375022/20001208/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=January 5, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/archive/d/destiny01/index2.jhtml|title=Destiny's Child: Survivors|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015051436/http://www.mtv.com/bands/archive/d/destiny01/index2.jhtml|archive-date=October 15, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Survivor'' hit record stores in the spring of 2001 and entered the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] at number one, selling over 663,000 copies in its first week sales.<ref name="BillAlbumChart" /><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|title=Destiny's Child Shoot Straight To No. 1|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/79810/destinys-child-shoot-straight-to-no-1|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|date=May 9, 2001|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203155158/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/79810/destinys-child-shoot-straight-to-no-1|archive-date=February 3, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The first three singles, "[[Independent Women Part I]]", "[[Survivor (Destiny's Child song)|Survivor]]" and "[[Bootylicious]]" reached the top three in the United States and were also successful in other countries;<ref name="Kaufman" /> the first two were consecutive number-one singles in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Sexton|first=Paul|title=Destiny's Child 'Survive' On UK Singles Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/80044/destinys-child-survive-on-uk-singles-chart|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|date=April 23, 2001|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920061045/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/80044/destinys-child-survive-on-uk-singles-chart|archive-date=September 20, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was certified four-time platinum in the United States<ref name="RIAA" /> and double platinum in Australia.<ref>{{cite certification|region=Australia|certyear=2001| access-date = 2024-12-22}}</ref> It sold 6 million copies as of July 27, 2001.<ref>{{cite web|title=Destiny's Child Timeline – Survivor|url=http://www.destinyschild.com/news/destinys-child-timeline-survivor|publisher=Sony Music|access-date=March 22, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151130185732/http://www.destinyschild.com/news/destinys-child-timeline-survivor/|archive-date=November 30, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In the wake of the [[September 11 attacks]], Destiny's Child canceled a European tour and performed in a concert benefit for the survivors.<ref name="Kaufman" /> In October 2001, the group released a [[Christmas and holiday season|holiday]] album, ''[[8 Days of Christmas]]'', which contained updated versions of several Christmas songs.<ref>{{Cite news|last=VanHorn|first=Teri|title=Destiny's Child Put 'Stank' Into Christmas on Holiday Album|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1449126/20010924/destinys_child.jhtml|work=MTV News|date=September 24, 2008|access-date=May 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090104105510/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1449126/20010924/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=January 4, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album managed to reach number thirty-four on the ''Billboard''&nbsp;200.<ref name="BillAlbumChart" /> In February 2001, Destiny's Child won two [[Grammy Award|Grammy]] awards for "Say My Name": Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Best R&B Song.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Reese|first=Lori|title=Steel Yourself|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2001/02/22/here-are-grammy-winners|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=February 22, 2001|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105205148/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,100210,00.html|archive-date=January 5, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> They also earned an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo.<ref name="Kaufman" /> Also in 2001, Destiny's Child sang backup vocals for [[Solange Knowles]], who was the lead, on the theme song to the animated [[Disney Channel]] series ''[[The Proud Family]]''. In March 2002, a [[remix]] compilation titled ''[[This Is the Remix (Destiny's Child album)|This Is the Remix]]'' was released to win fans over before a new studio album would be released.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|title=Destiny's Child Groove On 'Remix'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/76898/destinys-child-groove-on-remix|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|date=February 5, 2002|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140919140900/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/76898/destinys-child-groove-on-remix|archive-date=September 19, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> The remix album reached number 29 in the United States.<ref name="BillAlbumChart" /> The lead single "Survivor" was by some interpreted as a response to the strife between the band members, although Knowles claimed it was not directed at anybody. Seeing it as a breach of the agreement that barred each party from public disparagement, Roberson and Luckett once again filed a lawsuit against Destiny's Child and [[Sony Music]], shortly following the release of ''This Is the Remix''. In June 2002, remaining cases were settled in court.<ref name="Kaufman" />

[[File:Solange Knowles at the Ruby Lounge.jpg|thumb|upright|Beyoncé Knowles' sister, [[Solange Knowles|Solange]], who had recorded songs and performed with Destiny's Child, was reported to be joining the group upon their reunion, but this was later confirmed as only a test of the public's reaction.]]

In late 2000, Destiny's Child announced their plan to embark on individual side projects, including releases of solo albums,<ref name="VanHornCDs" /> an idea by their manager.<ref name="CNN">{{cite news|title=Kelly Rowland pursues her own destiny|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/23/mroom.rowland/index.html|work=Cable News Network|date=January 23, 2003|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007222837/http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/23/mroom.rowland/index.html|archive-date=October 7, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2002, Williams released her solo album, ''[[Heart to Yours]]'', a contemporary [[Gospel music|gospel]] collection.<ref name="Kaufman" /> The album reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Top Gospel Albums chart. In the same date ''Heart to Yours'' hit stores, Destiny's Child released their official autobiography, ''Soul Survivors''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1452910/20020315/story.jhtml|title=Destiny's Child Solo Gospel Album Features 9/11 Tribute|last=Corey|first=Moss|date=March 15, 2002|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504203528/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1452910/20020315/story.jhtml|archive-date=May 4, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rowland collaborated with [[hip hop]] artist [[Nelly]] on "[[Dilemma (Nelly song)|Dilemma]]", which became a worldwide hit and earned Rowland a [[Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration|Grammy]];<ref name="CNN" /> she became the first member of Destiny's Child to have achieved a US number-one single. In the same year, Knowles co-starred with [[Mike Myers]] in the box-office hit ''[[Austin Powers in Goldmember]]''. She recorded her first solo single, "[[Work It Out (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Work It Out]]", for the film's soundtrack.<ref name="Kaufman" /> To capitalize on the success of "Dilemma", Rowland's solo debut album ''[[Simply Deep]]'' was brought forward from its early 2003 release to September 2002.<ref name="Corey6">{{Cite news|last=Moss|first=Corey|title=Nelly Hit Forces Change in Plans For Destiny's Child LPs|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1456206/20020722/destinys_child.jhtml|work=MTV News|date=July 22, 2002|access-date=May 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216120026/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1456206/20020722/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=December 16, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rowland's career took off internationally when ''[[Simply Deep]]'' hit number one on the [[UK Albums Chart]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Tatu top singles chart again|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2742967.stm|work=British Broadcasting Corporation|date=February 9, 2003|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115172602/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2742967.stm|archive-date=January 15, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year, she made her feature film debut in the horror film ''[[Freddy vs. Jason]]''. Meanwhile, Knowles made her second film, ''[[The Fighting Temptations]]'', and appeared as featured vocalist on her then-boyfriend [[Jay-Z]]'s single "[['03 Bonnie & Clyde]]", which paved the way for the release of her debut solo album.<ref name="Louie">{{cite news|last=Louie|first=Rebecca|title=Crazy in love with Beyonce|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2007/08/05/2007-08-05_crazy_in_love_with_beyonce.html|work=New York Daily News|date=August 6, 2007|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022231642/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/crazy-love-beyonce-article-1.238140|archive-date=October 22, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>

Knowles' debut album, ''[[Dangerously in Love]]'', was postponed many times until being released in June 2003.<ref name="Corey6" /><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Susman|first=Gary|title='Anger' Management|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2003/06/02/beyonce-and-metallica-rush-albums-stores-early|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=June 2, 2003|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529043841/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,456067,00.html|archive-date=May 29, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> The album used her first name as a [[Mononym|mononymous]] stage name. Knowles' release was the most commercially successful among the three solo releases.<ref name="BBCSplit">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4087228.stm|title=R&B stars Destiny's Child split|date=June 13, 2005|publisher=BBC|access-date=October 4, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070923002448/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4087228.stm|archive-date=September 23, 2007|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Dangerously in Love'' debuted at number one on the ''Billboard''&nbsp;200, selling 317,000 copies.<ref name="Martens">{{Cite magazine|last=Todd|first=Martens|title=Beyonce, Branch Albums Storm The Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/70145/beyonce-branch-albums-storm-the-chart|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|date=July 2, 2003|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630052932/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/70145/beyonce-branch-albums-storm-the-chart|archive-date=June 30, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> It yielded the number-one hits "[[Crazy in Love (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Crazy in Love]]", and "[[Baby Boy (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Baby Boy]]"; and the top-five singles "[[Me, Myself and I (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Me, Myself and I]]" and "[[Naughty Girl (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Naughty Girl]]". The album was certified 4× platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS|title=Gold & Platinum Searchable Database – June 04, 2014|publisher=RIAA|access-date=June 4, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626051113/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS|archive-date=June 26, 2007}}</ref> It remains as Knowles' best-selling album to date, with sales of 5 million copies in the United States, as of June 2016.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6828205/beyonce-dangerously-in-love-surpasses-5-million-sold-us|title=Beyoncé's 'Dangerously in Love' Album Surpasses 5 Million Sold in U.S.|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=December 30, 2015|access-date=December 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090511072123/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6828205/beyonce-dangerously-in-love-surpasses-5-million-sold-us|archive-date=May 11, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Beyonce Scores Her Sixth Million-Selling Album in U.S. With 'Lemonade'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7400402/beyonce-lemonade-sixth-million-selling-album|last=Cauldfield|first=Keith|access-date=June 12, 2016|magazine=Billboard|date=June 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110702200222/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7400402/beyonce-lemonade-sixth-million-selling-album|archive-date=July 2, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Worldwide, the album has sold more than eleven million copies.<ref name="musicstarx.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicstarx.net/biography/biography-destinys-child/|title=Destiny's Child Biography and Sales|access-date=March 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107234633/http://www.musicstarx.net/biography/biography-destinys-child/|archive-date=January 7, 2012|url-status=usurped}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=171923|title=Beyoncé & Fans to Celebrate Superstar's 25th Birthday With Eagerly Awaited New Solo Album, 'B'Day,' Coming in September|publisher=Prnewswire.co.uk|access-date=October 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613171729/http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=171923|archive-date=June 13, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Knowles' solo debut was well received by critics, earning five [[Grammy award]]s in one night for ''Dangerously in Love'', tying the likes of [[Norah Jones]], [[Lauryn Hill]], and [[Alicia Keys]] for most Grammys received in one night by a female artist.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Silverman|first=Stephen|title=Much Grammy 'Love' for Beyoncé, OutKast|url=https://people.com/awards/much-grammy-love-for-beyonc-outkast/|work=People|date=February 8, 2004|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080616052155/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,627723,00.html|archive-date=June 16, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2003, Williams appeared as ''[[Aida (musical)|Aida]]'' on Broadway. In January 2004, she released her second gospel album, ''[[Do You Know (Michelle Williams album)|Do You Know]]''.<ref name="Kaufman" />

D'wayne Wiggins, who had produced their first recordings as Destiny's Child, filed suit in 2002 against his former counsel (Bloom, Hergott, Diemer & Cook LLP) seeking $15 million in damages for lessening his contractual agreement with the group without his consent, effectively nullifying his original contract that offered Sony Music/Columbia Destiny's Child's exclusive recording services for an initial seven years, in exchange for "certain royalties", instead of royalties only from the first three albums. The case was settled for an undisclosed amount.<ref name="wiggins">{{cite web|url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/tony-toni-tone/news/tony-toni-tone-member-sues-attorney-for-letting-destinys-child-off-easy--12060354|title=Yahoo Music – Exclusive New Music and Music Videos|publisher=New.music.yahoo.com|access-date=June 4, 2014}}</ref> In June 2003, Mathew Knowles announced that Destiny's Child would expand back to a quartet, revealing Knowles' younger sister, [[Solange Knowles|Solange]], as the latest addition to the group.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2003/06/30/get-ready-destinys-child-sister-act|title=Codependent Women|last=Susman|first=Gary|date=June 27, 2003|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504213707/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,461691,00.html|archive-date=May 4, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> Destiny's Child had previously recorded songs with Solange and shared the stage when she temporarily replaced Rowland after she broke her toes while performing. Their manager, however, said the idea was used to test reactions from the public.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1473417/20030626/destinys_child.jhtml|title=Destiny's Child May Get A New Member Next Year|last=Moss|first=Corey|date=June 26, 2003|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090114111210/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1473417/20030626/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=January 14, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> In August 2003, Knowles herself confirmed that her sister would not be joining in the group, and instead promoted Solange's debut album, ''[[Solo Star]]'', released in January 2003.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1477173/20030825/destinys_child.jhtml|title=Destiny's Child To Remain A Trio, Says Beyoncé|last=Corey|first=Moss|date=August 25, 2003|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115093553/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1477173/20030825/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=January 15, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== 2003–2006: ''Destiny Fulfilled'' and ''#1's'' ===
Three years after the hiatus, members of Destiny's Child reunited to record their fourth and final studio album, ''[[Destiny Fulfilled]]''.<ref name="Kaufman" /> The album introduces the trio to a harder, "urban" sound, and songs featured are conceptually interrelated.<ref name="MossReunited" /> ''Destiny Fulfilled'' saw equality in the trio:<ref name="Anthony" /> each member contributed to writing on the majority songs,<ref>{{Cite news|last=Moss|first=Corey|title=Destiny's Child: Reunited And It Feels So Good (Part 2)|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/d/destinys_child/news_feature/041108/index2.jhtml|work=MTV News|access-date=May 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430121223/http://www.mtv.com/bands/d/destinys_child/news_feature/041108/index2.jhtml|archive-date=April 30, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> as well as becoming executive producers aside from their manager.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Destinys Fulfilled|publisher=Sony Music BMG Entertainment|year=2004}}</ref> Released on November 15, 2004, ''Destiny Fulfilled'' failed to top ''Survivor''; the album reached number two the following week, selling 497,000 copies in its first week, compared to 663,000 for the previous album.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Whitmire|first=Margo|title=Eminem Thankful To Remain No. 1|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/65514/eminem-thankful-to-remain-no-1|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|date=November 24, 2004|access-date=May 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630085323/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/65514/eminem-thankful-to-remain-no-1|archive-date=June 30, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Certified three-time platinum in the United States,<ref name="RIAA" /> it was still one of the best-selling albums of 2005, selling over eight million copies worldwide;<ref name="musicstarx.net" /> it pushed the group back into the position of the best-selling female group and American group of the year. Four singles were released from the album: the lead "[[Lose My Breath]]", "[[Soldier (Destiny's Child song)|Soldier]]", "[[Cater 2 U]]" and "[[Girl (Destiny's Child song)|Girl]]"; the first two reached number three in the United States. "Soldier" "Cater 2 U" were certified platinum by the RIAA in 2006.<ref name="RIAA" />

[[File:Destiny's Child Tour (cropped).jpg|thumb|The final lineup of Destiny's Child performing during their 2005 [[Destiny Fulfilled... and Lovin' It]] concert tour.]]

To promote the album, Destiny's Child embarked on their worldwide concert tour, [[Destiny Fulfilled... and Lovin' It Tour]]. On June 11, 2005, while at the Palau Sant Jordi in [[Barcelona]], Spain, the group announced to the audience of 16,000 people that they planned to officially break up once the tour concluded.<ref name="GilSplit" /> Knowles stated that the album's title ''Destiny Fulfilled'' was not a coincidence and reflected the fact that the breakup was already being planned when the album was being recorded.<ref name="VineyardSplit">{{Cite news|last=Vineyard|first=Jennifer|title=Destiny's Child Talk Split: 'It's Not The End'|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1504619/20050623/destinys_child.jhtml|work=MTV News|date=June 23, 2005|access-date=May 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503043940/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1504619/20050623/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=May 3, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> While making the album, they planned to part ways after their fourteen-year career as a group to facilitate their continued pursuit in individual aspirations. Knowles stated that their destinies were already fulfilled.<ref name="VineyardSplit" /> The group sent a letter to MTV about the decision, saying:

<blockquote>
We have been working together as Destiny's Child since we were 9 and touring together since we were 14. After a lot of discussions and some deep soul searching, we realized that our current tour has given us the opportunity to leave Destiny's Child on a high note, united in our friendship and filled with overwhelming gratitude for our music, our fans, and each other. After all these wonderful years working together, we realized that now is the time to pursue our personal goals and solo efforts in earnest...No matter what happens, we will always love each other as friends and sisters and will always support each other as artists. We want to thank all of our fans for their incredible love and support and hope to see you all again as we continue fulfilling our destinies. <br />—Destiny's Child, MTV<ref name="GilSplit" />
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Destiny's Child released their greatest hits album, ''[[Number 1's (Destiny's Child album)|#1's]]'', on October 25, 2005. The compilation includes their number-one hits including "Independent Woman Part 1", "Say My Name" and "Bootylicious". Three new tracks were recorded for the compilation including "[[Stand Up for Love]]", which was recorded for the theme song to the World Children's Day, and "[[Check on It]]", a song Knowles recorded for ''[[The Pink Panther (2006 film)|The Pink Panther]]''{{'}}s soundtrack.<ref name="Moss#1's">{{Cite news|last=Moss|first=Corey|title=Destiny's Child Look Back With #1's Before Going Their Separate Ways|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1510101/09212005/destinys_child.jhtml|work=MTV News|date=September 21, 2005|access-date=May 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105000415/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1510101/09212005/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=January 5, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> Record producer [[David Foster]], his daughter [[Amy S. Foster|Amy Foster-Gillies]] and Knowles wrote "Stand Up for Love" as the anthem to the World [[Children's Day]], an annual worldwide event to raise awareness and funds for children causes. Over the past three years, more than $50&nbsp;million have been raised to benefit [[Ronald McDonald House Charities]] and other children's organizations. Destiny's Child lent their voices and support as global ambassadors for the 2005 program.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Destiny's Child Releases New Anthem for World Children's Day at McD's|url=http://www.mcdonalds.com/corp/news/corppr/2005/CPR_09272005.html|publisher=McDonald's|date=September 27, 2005|access-date=February 13, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090215055920/http://www.mcdonalds.com/corp/news/corppr/2005/CPR_09272005.html|archive-date=February 15, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> ''#1's'' was also released as a [[DualDisc]], featuring the same track listing, seven videos of selected songs and a trailer of the concert DVD ''[[Live in Atlanta]]''.<ref name="Moss#1's" /> The DVD was filmed during the [[Atlanta]] visit of the [[Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It]] tour, and was released on March 28, 2006. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA, denoting shipments of over one million units.<ref name="RIAA" /> Notwithstanding the album title, only five of the album's 16 tracks had reached #1 on either the [[Billboard Hot 100]] or the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart; writer Keith Caulfield of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine suggested that the title was "a marketing angle".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|title=Ask Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/60849/ask-billboard|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|date=November 1, 2005|access-date=May 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816231610/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/60849/ask-billboard|archive-date=August 16, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite this, journalist Chris Harris of MTV said that the album "lives up to its name".<ref name="Harris#1's">{{Cite news |last=Harris |first=Chris |title=Destiny's Child's #1's Hits – You Guessed It – #1 |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1512779/20051102/destinys_child.jhtml |work=MTV News |date=November 2, 2005 |access-date=May 13, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724140645/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1512779/20051102/destinys_child.jhtml |archive-date=July 24, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>