Solange Knowles is female.
Solange Piaget Knowles ( [ soʊˈlɑːnʒ ] born June 24 , 1986 ) is an American singer , songwriter , dancer , model and actress . She is frequently compared by the media to her sister , Beyoncé , but Solange insists they have different aspirations and are musically different . Her other ventures include an endorsement deal with Rimmel London and a line of hip-hop-oriented merchandise for young children .