The music world lit up after Destiny’s Child reunited on stage for the first time in at least seven years. The last performance together was in at Beyoncé’s Coachella set in 2018.
Before that it was at her Super Bowl performance in 2013. The group disbanded 2006 after a farewell tour in 2005, and have since reunited for special events.
The surprise performance came during the final show of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour in Las Vegas on July 26, 2025.
Fans across the world have been in a frenzy ever since.
Beyoncé had just finished her solo set at Allegiant Stadium when she shouted, “its Destiny’s Child!”
The crowd erupted as Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams stepped out, glowing in gold outfits and together, the trio sang some of their biggest hits.
Destiny’s Child first formed in Houston, Texas, in 1990. It was one of the iconic girl groups of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The original lineup had Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett. The group began under the name Girl’s Tyme.
After years of hard work and lineup changes, they were signed by Columbia Records in 1997 and their breakthrough came in 1999. The single “Bills, Bills, Bills.”
The album The Writing’s on the Wall turned them into global stars.
The trio version of the group including Beyoncé, Kelly, and Michelle was cemented by 2001 and they released major hits like “Survivor,” “Independent Women,” and “Soldier.”
They group took a break in 2002 to pursue solo careers and in 2004, they returned with the album Destiny Fulfilled and then disbanded.
For many fans, the timing of the reunion seemed right. Beyoncé recently wrapped her Cowboy Carter album tour, which had already drawn global praise and broken box office records.
More than 1.5 million people attended her shows, and it grossed over $387 million.
The Cowboy Carter tour kicked off in April, bringing Beyoncé all over the country and abroad. The finale featured more surprises. Guest stars included Jay‑Z and Shaboozey. Blue Ivy also appeared on stage
Kelly Rowland has been busy releasing solo music, acting in films, and judged on talent shows.
Michelle Williams has remained active in gospel music and theatre.
She also published a memoir and has become a vocal advocate for mental health awareness.
Despite working on separate paths, all three artists have remained close. They’ve supported each other’s projects, appeared in interviews together, and even teased fans with subtle hints over the years.
On whether they are planning an album together, Kelly Rowland has previously remained cautious at one time saying that, “If something happens, it happens. We move on God’s time.”
Michelle echoed a similar sentiment, saying the love between them has always been real, whether on stage or off.
