Beyonce opens up on balancing her career and family, says she retired from 'pop stardom long time ago'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Beyonce, known for her trailblazing career, shared personal insights in a rare interview published on Monday, September 9.

The Grammy-winning artist opened up on her journey in music, balancing her career and family life, and how she’s been managing her role as a mother while staying at the top of the industry.

The superstar and mother-of-three—Blue Ivy, 12, and twins Rumi and Sir, seven—spoke about creating timeless art and her thoughts on retirement, all while juggling her responsibilities as a working mother.

Beyonce says she always dreamed of life with family

Beyonce reflected on her life as both a performer and a mother, admitting that balancing work and family comes with challenges.

"Most days I try to wake up around 6 am, squeezing in an hour or two of work before the little ones are up," Beyonce said during her interview with GQ.

“Parenting while working, I move forward, embracing the beauty and the chaos of it all,” she added, sharing how she adjusts her work schedule to fit around her children’s lives.

The 'If I Were a Boy' singer mentioned she tries her best to only tour when her children are out of school to spend quality time with them.

"I always dreamt of a life where I could see the world with my family and expose them to different languages, architecture, and lifestyles," Beyonce noted.

Is Beyonce considering retirement from music?

When asked if she ever thought about retiring, Beyonce revealed she has long moved away from the formulaic approach to being a pop star.

"I have been putting my body through extremes for multiple decades. I’ve always strived to perform at the level of my favorite athletes on my tours, except in embroidered crystals and high heels, haaaa!" the 'Countdown' star shared with GQ.

"I retired from the formula of the pop star a very long time ago. I stopped focusing on what’s popular and began focusing on the qualities that get better with time and experience. Good music and strong messages will never retire," the 'Crazy In Love' singer continued.

Beyonce shares how difficult it is to be a mother to three children

Beyonce shared how much her family influences her daily life, stating that her children come with her wherever she goes howeverr raising them is not easy for her.

"Raising three kids isn’t easy. The older they get, the more they become their own individuals with unique needs, hobbies, and social lives. My twins are God-sent," the 'Beautiful Liar' singer said. 

But it has kept her grounded and she loves it. "Parenting constantly teaches you about yourself. It takes a lot of prayer and patience. I love it. It’s grounding and fulfilling," Beyonce said.

"My kids come with me everywhere I go. They come to my office after school, and they are in the studio with me. They are in dance rehearsals. It’s natural that they would learn my choreography," she said.

Beyonce also shared her thoughts on privacy and boundaries, making it clear that she prioritizes her family’s well-being over public attention.

"One thing I’ve worked extremely hard on is making sure my kids can have as much normalcy and privacy as possible ensuring my personal life isn’t turned into a brand," she said. "No amount of money is worth my peace," Beyonce concluded.