Solange Knowles is making headlines around the world after her recent altercation with Jay-Z in an elevator after the New York Met Gala. The video of the incident was released by TMZ and showed Beyonce, Jay-Z and Solange stepping into an elevator at the Standard Hotel and quickly Solange confronts the “Holy Grail” rapper and starts to physically attack him.

Solange was not always in the pop culture spotlight in such a negative light, she is known for being Beyonce’s younger sister but she is also working on becoming her own artist in the music industry and is a well-known actress.

TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten facts about Solange Knowles. From the fact that she owns her own record label to her songwriting talent that has been utilized by all members of Destiny’s Child, there is a lot more to Solange as an artist, actress and performer than being Beyonce’s little sister.

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10. Knowles is 27 years old

Solange Knowles is Beyonce’s younger sister but at the age of 27 she has accomplished a lot in the music industry.

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9. Acting Career

Along with being a musician, Knowles has also been in a few acting roles include a large role in Bring It On: All Or Nothing.

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8. Solange Piaget Knowles

Solange often goes by her first name in the industry but her full legal name is Solange Piaget Knowles.

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7. Solo Star

Solo Star was the first full length album from Knowles which was released back in 2013.

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6. Songwriter

Knowles has shown off her songwriting skills for all three members of Destiny’s Child on their solo albums including big sister, Beyonce.

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5. Knowles married Daniel Smith

In 2004, Knowles married Daniel Smith and together they had their son, Daniel Julez J. Smith Jr. The couple divorced in 2007.

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4. Beyonce and Solange

The sisters have been seen performing together including the most recent performance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. During Solange’s solo set, big sister Beyonce jumped on stage and performed two numbers with her.

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3. The Lonely Island

Knowles worked with the hit making comedy/musical group on the song “Semicolon.”

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2. Saint Records

Knowles recently launched her own record label, Saint Records.

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1. Next Studio Album

Knowles is currently working on her third major studio release, which will be released through Saint Records and Sony.