Destiny's Child reunites with original members in historic photo

 

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Fans of the legendary R&B group Destiny's Child were in for a treat when the official Instagram account of the band shared a historic photo of all five members together for the first time ever. The photo, which was captioned "DC5 💖", featured Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson, who were all part of the original lineup of the group before they split in 2000.

The photo, which was taken at a private event, showed the five women looking happy and radiant as they posed in a cozy setting. The post quickly went viral, garnering over 10 million likes and thousands of comments from fans who expressed their joy and nostalgia at seeing the reunion. Many also wondered if this meant that the group was planning to make new music together or perform live again.

Destiny's Child, which was formed in 1997, is one of the most successful girl groups of all time, selling over 60 million records worldwide and winning multiple Grammy awards. The group is best known for their hits such as "Say My Name", "Survivor", "Independent Women" and "Bootylicious". The group went through several lineup changes, with Luckett and Roberson leaving in 2000 due to management disputes, and being replaced by Williams and Farrah Franklin, who also left shortly after. The group eventually became a trio, consisting of Beyoncé, Rowland and Williams, and released their final album, Destiny Fulfilled, in 2004. The group officially disbanded in 2006, but has occasionally reunited for special performances, such as at the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and the 2018 Coachella festival.

The photo of the five original members together has sparked hope and excitement among fans who have been longing for a full-fledged comeback of the group. While there is no official confirmation of any plans for new music or tours, the photo has shown that the bond between the members is still strong and that they are supportive of each other's careers and personal lives. As one fan commented, "This is the best thing that happened in 2024. Destiny's Child forever!"