Mathew Knowles

Mathew Knowles
Born (1952-01-09) January 9, 1952 (age 72)
Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
EducationFisk University (BA, BSBA)
Occupation(s)College professor, author, businessman, record executive, music manager, record producer
Years active1975–present
Spouses
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    (m. 1980; div. 2011)​
  • Gena C. Avery
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    (m. 2013)​
Children4, including Beyoncé and Solange Knowles[1]
RelativesBlue Ivy Carter (granddaughter)
Musical career
LabelsMusic World
Websitewww.mathewknowles.com

Mathew Knowles (born January 9, 1952)[2] is an American record executive, businessman and university lecturer.[3] He is best known for being the manager of Destiny's Child. He also once managed the solo careers of his daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles.

Knowles is the founder of Music World Entertainment, which embraces country, gospel and children's music.

  1. ^ "Beyoncé Has More Siblings Than You Realize". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. January 24, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  2. ^ Knowles in Mathew Knowles - My American Story (YouTube). BeyonceWorld9481. February 1, 2011. Event occurs at 00:24. I grew up in Gadsden, Alabama. I was born in 1952.
  3. ^ Norment, Lynn (September 2001). "The Untold Story of How Tina & Mathew Knowles Created The Destiny's Child Gold Mine – Interview". Ebony. Retrieved March 4, 2010 – via FindArticles.com.