The Untold Story of Solange Knowles | Rising Above Sister Beyoncé's Shadow To Become Her Own Person

She watched from the sidelines as her big sis created a successful girl group and then took over the world achieving even greater accolades as a solo artist. It would only be a matter of time though before she would dominate the music charts in her own right.
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[@BellesView]

I never saw Solange as in Beyoncé’s shadow. She is truly in her own lane. Her music will be studied decades from now.

[@LeeLee-ux8gh]

I agree

[@lexkanyima2195]

But Solange winning accolades just like her sister

[@kayd9244]

always in her own lane! ALWAYS!

[@ms.e9393]

Absolutely ❤ I love her music as well!

[@Tiajones333]

​@@lexkanyima2195huh

[@darrylcarter3691]

I agree with Solange! She’s not Beyoncé and isn’t try to be.

[@lonelyenchantress2172]

Yes They're Both Great!!🤩🤩

[@CandieP]

I think even Beyoncé would agree with this statement 🤔

[@NellieKAdaba]

Exactly

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

@@lonelyenchantress2172 exactly they do chloe & halle the same way talking down on chloe while uplifting halle.

[@debrawalters1910]

I agree

[@beaniegee5129]

Her role as Camille in Bring it on: All or Nothing was amazing!! She did an amazing job

[@britbritnicole9211]

I actually find her more interesting and creative more than Bey’s in recent years. She’s more authentic and she’s in her own lane…

[@BriaBarrows]

She’s very creative! Deep artist

[@stacys.5367]

I agree 100%. I have an appreciation for Solange's music where as B not so much. People try to condemn me for how I feel but I dtsnd on it. She is s better artist

[@kayejoshua5649]

Everything is compared to Beyoncé she sets the yardstick

[@chriscraven95]

No one cares!

[@G-uu9yf]

Solange is awesome. But I don’t think she’s better or more creative. They are both creative.

[@danavixen6274]

Solange is her own artist! I love Sandcastle Disco, Cranes in the Sky and Losing You among others. Solange 's songwriting is PHENOMENAL! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SymDeyi]

I was really hoping that this video would also mention her historic turn as a composer for the NY Ballet. She has done so many amazing things

[@seliyahsfairys]

yesss

[@Tee-fz4mf]

Not everyone wants to be Beyoncé… she most likely has a less stressful life than her older sister, without the pressure of looking perfect all the time to avoid bad press.

[@TheBrownIsland]

Not everyone likes Beyonce.

[@AngeBiampandou]

@@TheBrownIsland You want a cookie ? You're so different

[@Tiajones333]

​@@TheBrownIslandok

[@cche16]

i can't believe t.o.n.y wasn't mentioned. that was a staple on bet for years. insane that cranes in the sky only got nominated for best r&b performance and not r&b song. the album also deserve a best r&b album nomination/album of the year nomination. it was a critical and commercial success.

[@spicypeppy]

Yeah for real that song i like for sure.

[@denisedillinger1354]

She has never been a shadow always a beacon of light on her own . Truth is solange was always more genuine authentic and just as talented if not more. She seems true to herself you can tell she is not easily influenced. never bought or sold she gives what she wants to give and her talent is sublime

[@adeleejacobs1589]

You don't know her to assume her genuinity or authenticity. This thinnly veiled Beyoncé shade when her career came from the success of her more talented, globally famous superstar sister is tired and late.

[@denisedillinger1354]

@@adeleejacobs1589 solange for president Beyoncé for secretary have a great day love my opinion is sturdy 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾🥰🥰 and it’s seems others think so too , I love when people come find the most intelligent comment and try to debate me.

[@Iloveme99]

Ij kno that is da truth I will add to your well written comment Solonge is head of her time. She is a timeless artist nd always classy oh and I just admire her grace.

[@AmoMe2009]

The song and music video for her 2012 song LOSING YOU was truly impeccable. The representation of Black Culture(specifically African culture) was freakin’ everything in that video. Masterpiece! Honorable mention: LOVERS IN THE PARKING LOT was a great video too that is reminiscent of the old days of going to the mall/arcade afterschool.

[@nicolesherman8974]

A seat at the table and When I Get home are modern day classic albums 🖤. Still on repeat to this day.

[@imightnotmakeit]

fr her music is so original

[@Dii552]

Yes Solange is my fav

[@ianvanwyk3707]

You can see from the smirk on Beyoncé's face as they leave the elevator that she was on board with Solange putting the smackdown on Jay😂😂😂.

[@urielsmith3248]

And was !😅🤣 her thoughts was “ that’s what u get “ 😭 jay was being dirty in that era

[@TheLovesnowangel]

Right! And if bey was really mad at Solange she wouldn't have gotten in the car with her and let Jay ride alone 😁

[@G-uu9yf]

I feel like she woke Beyonce up from being a doormat. Like girl…. stand up for yourself! Soon after they broke up and fixed their relationship.

[@userz9481]

yet shes still by his side

[@G-uu9yf]

@@userz9481 there’s a difference between being a doormat and walking away and a man changing and showing you he’s changed. A HUGE difference. People can actually change, if they genuinely repent and work on themselves. Easier said than done.

[@ckkeidis3585]

I AM HAPPY TO KNOW TINA PUT BEYONCÉ AND SOLANGE IN THERAPY TO HANDLE FAME,FORTUNE & FAMILY ❤

[@AmoMe2009]

A lot of people forgot about or didn’t notice Solange’s debut album in 2003. Although her 2008 album was more popular, her 2003 album had some good album cuts on it including CRUSH, GET TOGETHER and my favorite AIN’T NO WAY.

[@Wc7823]

Really nice piece about her. She also made history by scoring a piece for the NYC Ballet company!

[@cadillacdeville5828]

I think she's very popular overseas... perhaps focus on where you are celebrated. Living in the shadow of a sibling, parent or whomever can be very tough and grating to navigate.

[@so.many.obstacles]

I don’t get why people view Solo as being in Bey’s shadow. She’s always held her own and been in her own lane.

[@TheBrownIsland]

*MAJORITY of People DO NOT VIEW HER THAT WAY.* She's way too Deep, Souful, Modestly-Classy and Different to ever be in that woman's shadow. She's a Force of her own.

[@AngeBiampandou]

@@TheBrownIsland That's why most ppl view her as Beyoncé little sister just like Tamar lol. Stay delusionnal

[@1017squirrel]

U don't get it I'll help.. It's cuz she her sister.... U welcome!!!

[@jaicbacote3494]

I guess I’m the only person who never saw Solange in Beyoncé’s shadow. I often have to remind myself they are related 😂 They are kinda like Janet and Michael Jackson. 2 different lanes of success.

[@TheBrownIsland]

MOST PEOPLE never saw Solange in Beyonce's shadow. She's too Classy & Different from her Raunchy Sister to be in her Shadow.

[@candygaljones6363]

I never saw Solange in Beyoncé shadow.

[@candygaljones6363]

@TheBrownIsland Society always trying 2 compare ppl, but wise ppl know Solange never lived in Beyonce shadow. Kelly neither she hve always been her own person and in her own lane.. Mainstream is cruel like that...

[@beaniegee5129]

Solange's Solo Star is a classic underrated album

[@keelhe893]

I like Solange’s playful and passionate personality. She does not seem as shy and reserved as Beyoncé. I also love the interview her mom gave about how she tried to cultivate them into strong women who didn’t compete with each other and it seems like they genuinely love each other

[@TheBrownIsland]

Beyonce is not Shy. She just has a stale personality.

[@adeleejacobs1589]

​@@TheBrownIslandGirl let it go. Solange won't fuck you

[@Luk012NW]

Beyonce is a curated personality for the media while Solange doesnt have those restrictions and can be herself throughout

[@bananabread2833]

I love how they love and support each other.

[@thedarknessluciano]

I love Solange! She’s just her own person.

[@clchawaii09]

She was never in Beyoncé’s shadow. Y’all put her there.

[@RahYisrael99]

I swear.

[@MissAlmostFine]

Thank you. It’s a lot of rewriting history after A Seat At The Table released. Society and the media would constantly compare them even though they are completely different artists. Now everyone wants to forget how THEY dismissed Solange and make it seem like it was the fault of if Beyoncé and the Knowles family.

[@awesomestar7597]

Nah she was In her own lane. I love her

[@HaughtyHedonist]

I'll Always Love Listening To "Crush" && "I Decided" 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@leelew.1462]

Solange is her own woman. I purchased her cd, followed her natural hair care, and more.

[@artrevco8526]

I feel like as a Solange fan, this video failed to explain the new direction of Solange’s career and what she has done with the ballet world, the contemporary arts and the works of what she’s currently doing with her agency, Saint Heron, including the release of her glassware line and later on, her furniture line. You guys create videos to say “she’s more than what people think” but still don’t explain to people exactly what sets her apart from Beyoncé or then entire Knowles family, in general. This video was an epic fail. But I guess, for those with a lower standard mindset, it has educated people where Solange stands as an artist and musician rather than as an interdisciplinary artist or human.

[@Iloveme99]

Oh yes that part. I would lov to friend her lol really Solonge is d type person that puts you on to thing years to come nd she just doesn't care of others opinions to much to not express herself or be herself that's jus d kind of individual I can respect... ❤ ijl her 🤗

[@kimlewter]

Solange is such a vibe and her style is impeccable……

[@ItsallaboutBee]

Solange is very talented 💜

[@AmoMe2009]

Her ex Daniel was fine af in the SOLDIER music video and he is still fine now(on IG). 😍

[@jarelanderson1787]

Agreed

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Facts 💯

[@shaneecuevas7990]

I love her song "Losing You"

[@asiam1528]

Solange is so beautiful 🤩

[@TheLovesnowangel]

I always saw Solange in her own lane. Now as a kid I did pay more attention to her because she was Bey sister and they looked alike but i never saw her in beys shadow. She's talented , unique and doesn't rely on her sisters fame to get where she wants to be.

[@stacistaje]

I was just listening to lil romeo and Solange true love on my childhood memories kick😂

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

Allllllllrighty then!! I was felt Solange was cool. Waaaay diff from Bey so I don’t see any comparison. She chose her lane, stayed in it and kept it moving.

[@bricbrac28]

How did Kelly break her toes Changing clothes?😂😂😂😂😂

[@LoveisKiing]

Solange has and will always be my favorite. I still have her first cd and a cutout of her feature in a TRL magazine that came out in like 2000 lol ❤.

[@daisymoira8536]

I love me some Solange❤️

[@delightschwartz2155]

I think she's a much more interesting and credible artist than her sister. She got a contract to score a commissioned ballet and I applaud her for that facility and versatility. I'm so glad she did not go down the money-and-fame-at-all-costs path your sibling signed up for. You never quite get the expected benefit for selling your soul.

[@archivesunset4214]

the main reason u think Solange didn't go the fame path was just because she didn't do pop music 🤷‍♂️

[@terejosh13]

​@archivesunset4214 she did do pop music she just grew up 😂

[@adeleejacobs1589]

Girl bye. Solange's fame is directly due to Beyoncé being her sister. She may not have "sold her soul" but she has and still is benefitting from the money gained from her sister's own. Y'all are fucking annoying.

[@auraltrantra]

Solange is a world reknowed artist in the making. She's already done some incredible works of art in her career/life. I cried tears of joy when I heard she would compose some scores for the NY Ballet. I am always amazed at what she accomplishes.

[@urielsmith3248]

I always loved me some Solo and she is very underrated Mg is very talented and creative that Mathew and tina built some great girls Ik they have had plenty of moments just crying cause it’s crazy what u birth into this world what it can become and do and they are just great ladies that have accomplished and been thru sooo much at a young age

[@kayd9244]

i love Solange! #realtalent she wrote a lot of hits for Destiny Child, Bey, and Kelly

[@OMNIDocumentariesOICMedia]

I can’t wait for The Day When The Whole World REALIZES THAT SOLANGE is THEE MOST TALENTED between HER and B! 🗣️F🗣️A🗣️C🗣️T🗣️S

[@beaniegee5129]

Solange also appeared on an episode of The Brothers Garcia along with Orlando Brown in 2003

[@jayeholloway1189]

Solange is beautiful and very talented.i love solange she got that neo soul flavor.she seems more down to earth. A nyc girl for sure.both sisters are great,but each is talented in their own right.i give solange her own flowers.

[@deedwayne2752]

Whoever did Solange's nose-job did a great job 👏

[@ShaneCM]

Her parents didn’t help her in the same way. They played favorites which is pretty disgusting.

[@noahzero9380]

Lmaooo oh please. Beyoncé was simply more marketable.

[@spicypeppy]

Exactly. Same thing i said. Then she wants to act like she's a *really good mother* putting both children in therapy when it's her guilt really why she put them in therapy and would never admit.

[@royaltroot1014]

Honestly they did! her dad quit his job to manage Beyoncé’s group forcing her mom to make all the money as a hair dresser and more. Then her mom personally made Destiny Child’s clothes. Where does that leave time for Solange

[@adeleejacobs1589]

Solange was way younger than Beyoncé and Beyoncé was already making waves with Destiny's Child. Solange having all of the success she has now is through nepotism and being Beyoncé's little sister. Stop the delusion.

[@spicypeppy]

@@adeleejacobs1589 nobody said anything about being delusional and truth is what it is. As far as Solange success, she tried her best to be in her own light..so you'll be wrong In a way if you see it as she got success through Beyonce. I would say it goes both ways but Beyonce has a tendency to take credit and not give...since majority of bey songs are written by other artists including solange...or the fact that she stole drunk in love from future.

[@DREAMMZOFGOLD]

She's my favorite sister❤

[@darrylcarter3691]

Can you do one about Christopher William?

[@michaelmitchell5098]

Such a beautiful smile!

[@beaniegee5129]

Great story on Solange

[@Tsexe07]

I never looked at her as if she was in beyonces shadow. She never was

[@TheBrownIsland]

NO ONE DOES.

[@tiffanygreer9264]

It’s like Solange is Jan Brady and Beyoncé is Marcia Brady

[@caramia4143]

Keep up the great work (and gif game lol)! 🥳🥳🥳

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Thank you so much for your support! 🥰

[@taureanmay1411]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment0:39 go on girl.

[@taureanmay7480]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment1:30 go on.

[@Jachimma]

I've forever hoped Solange would go back to acting....

[@6378ams]

A seat at the table and when I get home! Instant classics way better then anything sis has put out… you can listen to both back to back and won’t hit a bad track…still waiting for the follow up😢😢

[@lakeshagadson357]

Solange is her own person but you know how they like 😂compare people

[@TheBrownIsland]

She's the sister I like. Her song *_Cranes in the Sky is Fire._* I have that one on rotation. It's deep and relatable to anyone & everyone. This Video is Sadly mistaken. *MAJORITY of People DO NOT SEE HER IN BEYONCI'S SHADOW.* She's way too Deep, Soulful, Classy-Sexy NOT Raunchy, Talented, and Different to ever be in that woman's shadow. She's a Force of her own, *_in her own lane,_* and an Actual Songwriter. *A Phenomenal Songwriter!*

[@chancest.thomas5160]

0:43 - 0:50 Awww She Wrote "What Do You Want" for Joy Enriquez among other Tracks.

[@divinedelaware7541]

I love don't touch my hair. Straight fire. Grown folks music

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

No. Solange never been on Beyoncé’s shadows. She did her own lane of saves her career. She such a amazing vocalist great singer in the entire time.

[@capri102]

I love Solange her music sense is so different from Bees and I love it. You definitely can tell that Solange music is ascending soul which I love 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@maramara7494]

Solange was always my fav :) Creative ass cancer ♋️ 💕

[@DreMo521_]

I love T.O.N.Y, Cranes In The Sky, Crush and a few other songs from her I never saw her as Beyonce’s shadow

[@deanie2477]

I love Solange she is amazing! Her music is amazing! I LOVE THE SONG "LOSING YOU" ❤❤❤❤❤

[@KayExposesTruth]

1st ❤

[@CourageUnderFire87]

I always felt Solange and more RAW talent than Beyoncé

[@adeleejacobs1589]

Where and how? Not vocally, not artisically and hell not even dance wise.

[@nothandomzulwini6283]

Wow the way the handled the fight and being exposed👏👏👏 Good for them

[@louisianacookingwithkay]

2:07-2:57 Solange is actually a real songwriter. She's very intelligent as well. She doesn't get people to write her songs, change of few words, and then get a writing credit. Where they do that at? Make it make sense! It doesn't matter whether her music did well or not. She actually wrote her music, and that's what matters the most. That royalty check is what matters. Plus she's an amazing actress. She very well could have been a successful actor.

[@louisianacookingwithkay]

3:25-3:33 See, sis can write her azz off!!

[@carlajohnson9849]

Solo is always in her own lane. I really like her

[@gwenealy4829]

Solange Knowles is one very special young woman she has such talent she goes after whatever it is that she wants and yes that's apart of what makes this lady so dam special yes Beyonce is her big sis but the two of them have their own fantastic ways of show casing their very special talent two very special ladys I Applaud them both. 🙏🥂

[@nijiajohnson8189]

Can you do a video about American idol winners remember Angie millier

[@ChannelH.Dunbar-lw7qg]

Go gurl

[@loveroflife8852]

She seems talented….I dunno tho, I’ve never really felt her or maybe have never really been exposed to her.

[@meimeilei]

Bey and Solange are 2 separate things but people cannot wrap their heads around the fact that Halle and Chloe want to go separate ways too

[@thecloud9effect765]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tankkjarko6100]

I ADORE HER QUEEN SOLANGE

[@lusciousleo1971]

Neither of these girls looks like Matthew Knowles. Im so glad she has kept her self authentic.❤

[@stephaniemeals4983]

Can you do one on Georgio Allentini or 4 by Four?

[@koolaid1982]

❤️

[@BriaBarrows]

I always wonder how she felt. Beyoncé said she used to be jealous when they were younger though lol knocking off all her trophies

[@TheNewgreatlife]

I have actually never compared Solange to Beyonce. Their style and images are just too different to me. Initially, my image of Solange was that of a Radio Disney star or something and now it's like an alternative R&B/Soft Rock vibe. Beyonce meanwhile has always been mainstream R&B and Pop. I never nor have I ever thought of them in the same breath no more than being biologically related lol. They're just too different. I don't think Solange has ever wanted an extremely mainstream sound and look anyway tbh.

[@Strawberryfearsforever]

Solange and The Hadley Street Dreams is still a perfect album to me. It's my fav, but all of her albums after it are good.

[@shaqwannacole9429]

Wow

[@ChannelH.Dunbar-lw7qg]

Solange let it be known sis

[@barbaraballard3]

Solange is talented, pretty, love her

[@mayarandolph8788]

wow Jules looks just like his father. I didn't realize

[@Lukas-kz4xm]

Missed out Solange being the 2nd second Black woman to have a score commissioned by New York City Ballet👌👌👌

[@louisianacookingwithkay]

0:33-0:41 ⚜️🥾⚜️ 💪🏾 🤞🏾💙🤞🏾

[@angelbaby9137]

Solange is Solange PERIOD❤️ Really wish she had done the cheetah girls

[@cathylockhart5925]

SOLANGE LEGEND💙

[@shawntaythetvshowwomenthec9515]

Please do lil Romeo

[@user-gy9dq3ij3g]

Solange is her own BOSS! 💗❤️. Never, in anybody's shadow!

[@blackpanda7298]

I love solange, but got damn she wouldn’t have been able pull any of this off with her last name

[@louisianacookingwithkay]

4:26-5:02 I know that's fuk'n right!!

[@divinedelaware7541]

A hell of a writer

[@user-vq8vs8tg8c]

she was never in nobodys shadow.

[@BriaBarrows]

I had no clue she wrote some of Bey’s songs

[@JermaineHarris-kp8jv]

Mary Mary 🧃🍪

[@JermaineHarris-kp8jv]

🕺🏼💃🏼 0:03 🦋💃🏼

[@ceeceesweets9493]

Not My Dawg!!!! .😭. Where's @MichelleWilliams

[@chanaerobison7734]

Solange is the real one.