Did you know that, including their original Girls Tyme lineup, Destiny’s Child comprised a total of nine members?

Mathew Knowles originally formed the Girls Tyme group in 1990 with six members - Beyonce, Ashely Davis, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, Nikki Taylor and Nina Taylor. Subsequently, the lineup was altered in 1993 when Nikki, Nina and Ashley were replaced by LeToya Luckett.

After several name changes, the group began operating under the title of Destiny’s Child in 1996. However, that was not the final major detour in their musical development as LeToya and LaTavia were also axed from the lineup in early 2000.

Why did LeToya and LaTavia get fired from Destiny’s Child? The duo reportedly sought to sever ties with Mathew and he unceremoniously replaced them with Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin. LeToya and LaTavia supposedly only found out about the switch when the video for ‘Say My Name’ premiered on television and the new members were miming their parts.

Later, Farrah left Destiny’s Child in 2000 after only five months. Finally, the group continued as a trio and remained intact until the start of their hiatus in 2005.

Watch the original Girls Tyme lineup perform on the ‘Star Search’ talent show in 1993 below:

Now you know!