Tour and Disbandment
In connection with the album's promotion, Destiny's Child embarked on a worldwide live concert tour dubbed the Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It. Promotions of the tour were aired over the radio and television across the United States. The tour's set list included songs from Destiny Fulfilled and previous albums. Each member had their individual performances of songs culled from their solo album. The concert was graced with colorful couture costumes. It was considered a fashion show because of numerous costume changes; the concert exhibited Knowles' products of her clothing line, the House of Deréon, a company she co-founded with her mother Tina Knowles.
In a visit at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, Rowland announced before 16,000 spectators that it would be their last European tour, revealing their formal disbandment. After their final North American leg, the group would finally part ways. In a statement released to MTV, it reads that the tour had provided them the opportunity to depart from Destiny's Child on a "high note". Also written recalls the moment when the group started their musical endeavor and, after working together for years, how they realized the need of pursuing individual careers. At the end of the note, they thank fans for their support while not closing the chance of seeing them continuing each member's goals in music, film, and television.
Despite the disbandment, Destiny's Child explained that it was planned during the making of the album. While in the studio, they discussed individual aspirations and realized that remaining as Destiny's Child would prevent them in pursuing those interests. Rowland revealed that if they were to break up, they should do it while on they are still on top of the business and while they are "still friends". Knowles, however, emphasized that Destiny Fulfilled would not be their last album and disclosed the idea of a possible reunion.
The group said that naming the album Destiny Fulfilled was not a coincidence. Knowles noted that their destinies were already fulfilled. She said that "the group felt it still had something to offer musically with" the album. In more 10 years of performing as a group, Destiny's Child retired under the name. The group released four studio albums that spawned a record of number-one singles; they sold 40 million records across the world, taking to them the recognition as one of the top-selling female vocal groups of all time.
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