Chloe Bailey is one of the rising stars in the music industry, thanks to her solo debut single “Have Mercy” and her acclaimed work as part of the duo Chloe x Halle with her sister Halle Bailey. But is she related to Beyoncé, the legendary singer who discovered and signed them to her label Parkwood Entertainment? The answer is no, but they do share a close and supportive relationship that goes beyond business.
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How Chloe x Halle Met Beyoncé
Chloe and Halle Bailey are sisters who grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and started singing and playing instruments from a young age. They launched a YouTube channel in 2008, where they posted covers of popular songs, including Beyoncé’s “Best Thing I Never Had” and “Pretty Hurts”. It was their rendition of the latter that caught the attention of Beyoncé herself, who was so impressed by their talent and harmony that she decided to sign them to her company in 2015. According to People, Chloe recalled the moment they received the email from Parkwood Entertainment: “We were like, ‘Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness!’ Our dad spoke to them about two days later. Then we found out Beyoncé wanted to sign us [to her record label]; we couldn’t believe it.”
How Beyoncé Mentored Chloe x Halle
Since then, Beyoncé has been a mentor and a role model for Chloe x Halle, giving them creative freedom and guidance as they developed their own sound and style. The duo released their debut EP Sugar Symphony in 2016, followed by their first studio album The Kids Are Alright in 2018, which earned them two Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Urban Contemporary Album. They also performed at major events such as the Super Bowl LIII pre-show and the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Their second album Ungodly Hour, released in 2020, was met with critical acclaim and commercial success, spawning the hit single “Do It” and four more Grammy nominations.
Chloe x Halle have always expressed their gratitude and admiration for Beyoncé, calling her “the best human being ever” and “a boss who takes care of her own”. They also revealed that Beyoncé gave them valuable advice on how to navigate the music industry and stay true to themselves. In an interview with POPSUGAR, Chloe said: “She’s independent and knows what she wants, and she’s not afraid to articulate that. That’s what we truly admire about Beyoncé… she’s allowed us to grow in our own right, and as much as she is vocal, she lets us fly on our own.”
How Beyoncé Supported Chloe’s Solo Career
In 2021, Chloe made her solo debut with the song “Have Mercy”, which peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She also performed the song at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she received a standing ovation from the audience. Chloe has since released two more singles, “Treat Me” and “You & Me”, featuring Gunna. She is currently working on her first solo album In Pieces, which is expected to be released in March 2023.
Beyoncé has been supportive of Chloe’s solo endeavors, sending her flowers and a handwritten note after her BET Awards performance in June 2022. The note read: “You killed it last night! Making me proud. All my love.” Beyoncé also shared Chloe’s VMAs performance on her Instagram story with the caption: “So proud of you Chlo.” Chloe responded by posting a video of herself crying tears of joy and thanking Beyoncé for her love.
Conclusion
Chloe Bailey is not related to Beyoncé by blood, but they share a strong bond that goes beyond music. They are mentor and mentee, friends and fans, sisters in spirit. They inspire each other with their artistry and empower each other with their support. They are both queens in their own right.
