Kelendria Rowland was born on Febuary 11th 1981. When she was seven her mother fled her abusive father and relocated to Huston. At an audition for the girls group Girls Tyme, she met Beyonce Knowles. they were friends ever since, Beyonce's dad always refers to Kelly as "My favorite neice." Girls Tyme ending line up was six girls which included Kelly, Beyonce, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Rovberts all the girls became the best of friends.