Beyoncé celebrates Kelly Rowland’s birthday with some cute throwback photos

They look so young

Beyoncé / Kelly Rowland

by Anna Sky Hulton |
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Everyone loves a throwback photo, and Beyoncé is no different, as she decided to celebrate her former band mate's birthday with a series of throwback pics. Former Destiny's Child singers Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé go way back, even before the 90s girl group formed and the photos shared by the 'Halo' singer show the girls from their school days laughing together.

Beyoncé shared the photos with a caption saying, 'Happy Birthday Kelly! 🐘 I love you Deep Deep. BIG deep 🎶Me and you, 👏🏽 us never part, 👏🏽 Makidada 🎶 💜💪🏾Walking through them middle school hallways like “Rollin Rollin Rollin” 😘.' [sic]

In the caption the pop star referenced a song from the film The Color Purple, 'Rollin Rollin Rollin', as well as a game made famous by the film saying, 'Me and you, us never part, Makidada'.

In less than eight hours, Beyoncé's photos have received over 2 million views. And of course it wasn't long before the fans' comments came flooding in, with many of them saying how 'Adorable' the girls were. One fan said, 'First you was sweet. Later you are beautiful.👍😍❤️🌹🌹🌹', with another commenting, 'Owwwn beautiful💓💓💓💓'. [sic]

Now take a look at Beyoncé's transformation over the years:

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Beyonce through the years SLIDER

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Beyoncé (1990)

Beyoncé as part of Destiny's Child in 1990.

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Beyoncé (2000)

The pop star enjoys the sunshine with rose-tinted sunglasses and her hair in bunches.

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Beyoncé (1999)

Beyoncé showing off her braids in 1999.

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Beyoncé (2001)

Beyoncé's long locks with highlights, have a natural wave to them.

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Beyoncé (2002)

Beyoncé shows off her afro hairstyle at the premiere of the Austin Powers film Goldmember.

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Beyoncé (2003)

Beyoncé returns to her long hairstyle.

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Beyoncé (2003)

Beyoncé looks dramatically different with blonde highlights and a fringe.

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Beyoncé (2005)

Beyoncé looks fantastic as she promotes her fragrance 'True Star Gold'.

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Beyoncé (2004)

Beyoncé keeps her fringe in 2004.

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Beyoncé (2007)

The pop star goes for a darker look in 2007.

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Beyoncé (2012)

The pop star is pictured with Blue Ivy Carter in 2012 with her hair in braids.

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Beyoncé (2013)

The 'Crazy In Love' singer attends her album release party showing off her straight, blonde hair.

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Beyoncé (2010)

Beyoncé looks stunning with loose curls and a stunning white, fitted dress.

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Beyoncé (2017)

Beyoncé celebrates winning two GRAMMYs in 2017, with waist-length hair.

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Beyoncé (2015)

Beyoncé looks fantastic once again with her hair in a high ponytail.

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Beyoncé (2016)

This time with much longer hair, Beyoncé shows off its length in a tight plait.

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Beyoncé (2018)

The singer delighted fans on her 'On The Run II' tour with her husband Jay-Z, wearing her hair in a crimped style.

Kelly turned 38 yesterday (11th February) and also took to Instagram to share her birthday celebrations with her fans. Posting a Boomerang of herself blowing out a candle, the singer wrote the caption, 'My Birthday Wish Is?..... (And if you don’t have anything nice to say.......S-T----U)(Yup, I said it).'

Hundreds of comments, with many full of birthday emojis, came flooding in to wish the pop star a happy birthday, with one saying, 'I hope I’m not too late but HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL DAY , I love you for the true star you are ... keep being amazing ma, much love 😍'. [sic]

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