16 CARRIAGES

Sixteen carriages drivin' away
While I watch them ride
with my dreams away

"You can't help what you feel, but you can help how you behave." ―Margaret Atwood

Briar Giselle Rose Arenas (born June 2, 1992) is an American singer and songwriter. She first gained public attention as the eldest daughter of Beyoncé. She is of Tongan, Samoan, Louisiana Creole, and African American descent. Raised in a musical family, she expressed an interest in music from an early age and had temporary stints as a backup singer for her mother and aunts. At 16, she released her first studio album Briar which received platinum certifications in various countries worldwide and sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Her various accolades include ten Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards, six Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, ten MTV Video Music Awards, and twelve Guinness World Records.

Beyoncé Rose Giselle Arenas-West (/biˈɒnseɪ/ ⓘ bee-ON-say; born September 4, 1974) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Regarded as one of the most influential cultural figures of the 21st century, Beyoncé is renowned for her expert vocal ability, live performances and artistic innovations. Rolling Stone was named one of the greatest vocalists of all time Having received numerous accolades for her work in music, film, television, and theater, she became the fourth African-American recipient of all four major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT) in 2024.

Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock, is an American actor, professional wrestler, and businessman. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on a part-time basis. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Johnson was integral to the development and success of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) during the Attitude Era. He wrestled for the WWF full-time for eight years before pursuing an acting career. His films have grossed over $3.5 billion in North America and over $12.5 billion worldwide, making him one of the world's highest-grossing and highest-paid actors. He is a co-owner of the United Football League, a member of the board of directors of TKO Group Holdings—the parent company of UFC and WWE—and co-founder of Seven Bucks Productions.

Bryland Arenas-West (born December 22, 1998) is an American rapper and singer. She first gained public attention as the daughter of Beyoncé and Bishop West. She is of Tongan, Samoan, Louisiana Creole, and African American descent. She rose to prominence after releasing her 2018 single "Get it from My Momma," which received double platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. She reached wider mainstream recognition after the release of her 2021 single, "Big Energy." The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, received a triple platinum certification, and landed at number seven on the Year-End Hot 100 chart; its live performance received a Grammy Award nomination.

Mariah Giselle Rose Carey Arenas (/məˈraɪə/; born March 27, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records, she is known for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whistle register. As an influential figure in music, she was ranked as the fifth greatest singer of all time by Rolling Stone in 2023.

Briar navigates the scars of a difficult childhood, shaped by hardship and emotional abandonment when the discovery that her father has been nearby all along opens new wounds, forcing her to confront the complex truths of family, love, and forgiveness.