How Destiny's Child Redefined the Girl Group and Replaced the Old Guard. Chioma Emma breaks down the legacy of the biggest girl group. 31 July 2025 "Who run the world?"- Girls! Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams Before Beyoncé claimed that title solo, she and her bandmates in Destiny's Child had already snatched the crown from every girl group that came before them -and rewrote the rules for every group that came after. With a blend of divine talent, visionary leadership, and fearless reinvention, Destiny's Child didn't just emerge as the face of a new era-they replaced it.