Before super-stardom came calling, the original foursome of Beyoncé, LaTavia Roberson, LeToya Luckett and Kelly Rowland made up a pop group family all of their own. Now, as Beyoncé turns 45, we’re taking a look at the personal lives of the original Destiny’s Child quartet… Read on to see Blue Ivy’s first steps towards fame, Kelly Rowland’s growing brood, and the rising stars’ rare public appearances.
© Getty Images for Roc NationRumi can occasionally be seen enjoying time with her family in public
Twins Rumi & Sir
Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed twins, daughter Rumi and son Sir, on 13 June 2017. Rumi is named after the 13th-century Persian poet and Sir refers to their son’s powerful demeanour that dates back to his birth.
Sir is reportedly the quieter of the two, while Rumi is occasionally spotted joining her parents and sister for public outings such as the Super Bowl pregame in 2024.
© Getty Images for Paramount PicturesLyric Richard is the oldest daughter of LaTavia Roberson
Lyric Richard
LaTavia Roberson welcomed her first child, daughter Lyric Milan Richard, with partner Don Vito in 2013. Prior to releasing her memoir I Am LaTavia, she revealed to People she had been expecting a second daughter who she sadly lost, explaining: “Her spirit has definitely given me a different meaning on what it is to have life”.
The former Destiny’s Child star has been dating rapper and producer Don for approximately 13 years, though the exact timeline of their relationship is unknown.
© Getty Images for BMILondyn Richard is the youngest child of LaTavia and Don Vito
Londyn Richard
On 23 September 2019, LaTavia and Rodney ‘Don Vito’ Richard welcomed their only son Londyn Saint Richard. In 2024, she shared an Instagram post of her son and daughter playing at the beach.
She captioned the snapshot: “Good morning “Lovers”! Sometimes you just have to go to that special place and find some peace!” Both her children share a striking resemblance to their mother – a fact fans are quick to point out in the comments!
© Getty ImagesGianna Walker is the oldest child of LeToya Luckett
Gianna Walker
On 4 January 2019, LeToya Luckett welcomed daughter Gianna Iman Walker. According to a post the day after her oldest was born, Gianna weighed in at 7lbs and 15oz.
The new mother proudly captioned the announcement, paired with a photo of the new addition holding onto her hand, writing, “Our lives are forever changed ❤️”.
© Getty Images for ESSENCELeToya welcomed her second child in 2020
Tysun Walker
On 14 September 2020 at 4:03am, LeToya welcomed her youngest child Tysun Wolf Walker, weighing in at 9lbs 7oz.
She posted a photo of her new baby’s feet printed on a piece of paper, revealing his name and captioning the image: “Overjoyed! Thank you Heavenly Father 🙏🏾✨”.
© Getty Images for NickelodeonTitan Weatherspoon is the oldest child of singer Kelly Rowland
Titan Weatherspoon
Kelly Rowland welcomed her oldest son Titan Jewell with husband Tim Weatherspoon on 4 November 2014. Kelly and talent manager Tim have been married since 9 May 2014.
Titan is now grown up enough to pursue his own hobbies and shares these interests via his Instagram account. He’s previously expressed excitement over becoming a big brother, celebrated his mother’s birthday and posted about golfing with his dad.
© Variety via Getty ImagesNoah was immediately greeted by his mother’s Destiny’s Child sisters
Noah Weatherspoon
The singer’s second son, Noah Jon Weatherspoon, was born on 21 January 2021. She announced his arrival via Instagram, posting: “On the 21st day, of the 21st year, of the 21st Century, Noah Jon Weatherspoon greeted us.”
Destiny’s Child wasn’t far from Kelly’s thoughts, even in the delivery room, with honorary aunts Beyoncé and Michelle Williams joining by Zoom. She told People, “They were able to see Noah come into the world. It was beautiful.”
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