Eight studio albums, five live albums, three compilation albums, five EPs, one soundtrack album, two karaoke albums, 32 Grammy Awards, 88 nominations, numerous brand deals, and a new haircare line called Cécred—Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has conquered nearly every aspect of the entertainment industry.
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Ranked as the 37th greatest artist of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide, Beyoncé has maintained her status as a global superstar for over three decades. She has “shown an unprecedented adeptness at breaking rules and entering new spaces in the music and business worlds.”
In an interview for GQ Magazine’s October cover story, Beyoncé shares her thoughts on her latest business ventures, her extraordinary legacy, and her role as a mother. “It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being revolutionary,” she reflects. The interview explores her journey of finding “personal joy” after decades in the limelight, balancing motherhood with international stardom, and prioritising self-care.
Read excerpts from the interview below:
What has your experience been like, as a Black woman, in business spaces that some might have assumed you wouldn’t thrive in?
There’s a huge contrast between the business journeys of men and women. Men often have the luxury of being perceived as the strategists, the brains behind their ventures. They’re given the space to focus on the product, the team, the business plan. Women, on the other hand, especially those in the limelight, are frequently pigeonholed into being the face of the brand or the marketing tool. It’s important to me to continue to take the same approach I have taken with my music and apply my learnings to my businesses.
I am here to change that old narrative. I’m here to focus on the quality. We took our time, and we did our research, and we have earned respect for our brand. I try to choose integrity over shortcuts. I’ve learned that true success isn’t about leaning on a name; it’s about crafting something genuine, something that can hold its own. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being revolutionary.
Read the full interview here.
