Solange Knowles owns a line of merchandise that is aimed at young children and oriented in hip-hop.
 At age 16, Knowles released her first studio album Solo Star (2002)
"== Artistry ===== Music and influences ===On her debut album, Knowles had no control over which kinds of music to produce, stating that "when you're 14, everyone else is older and more seasoned and you trust their decisions"

