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Mathew Knowles

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Mathew Knowles
NameMathew Knowles
OccupationMusic manager, record producer
SpouseTina Knowles (1979-2011)
ChildrenBeyoncé, Solange Knowles

Mathew Knowles is a renowned music manager and record producer, best known for managing the careers of his daughters, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, as well as the Destiny's Child group, which also included Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. He has worked with other notable artists, such as Toni Braxton, Aretha Franklin, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Knowles' career has been marked by his involvement with various record labels, including Music World Entertainment, Columbia Records, and Sony Music Entertainment. He has also been associated with the Grammy Awards, having won several awards as a producer and manager.

● Early Life and Education

Mathew Knowles was born in Gadsden, Alabama, and grew up in a family of modest means, with his parents, Lester Knowles and Annie Lee Knowles, influencing his early life. He attended Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he studied electrical engineering and business administration. During his time at Fisk, Knowles was exposed to the music of James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, and The Temptations, which would later shape his career in the music industry. After graduating from Fisk, Knowles moved to Houston, Texas, where he met his future wife, Tina Knowles, and began working for Xerox and Phillips Petroleum.

● Career

Knowles' career in the music industry began when he started managing the career of his daughter, Beyoncé, and her group, Destiny's Child, which was signed to Columbia Records and Music World Entertainment. He worked closely with other notable producers, such as Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, and Rodney Jerkins, to create hit songs like Say My Name and Survivor. Knowles also managed the careers of other artists, including Toni Braxton, Aretha Franklin, and Earth, Wind & Fire, and worked with record labels like Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group. He has been involved in various music projects, including the Beyoncé Experience and the I Am... World Tour, and has won several awards, including Grammy Awards and BET Awards.

● Personal Life

Mathew Knowles has been married twice, first to Tina Knowles from 1979 to 2011, and then to Gena Charmaine Avery in 2013. He has two daughters, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, both of whom are successful musicians. Knowles has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including working with the United Service Organizations and the Starkey Hearing Foundation. He has also been associated with several notable events, including the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show and the BET Awards. Knowles has been friends with other celebrities, such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Rihanna, and has worked with them on various music projects.

● Controversies

Mathew Knowles has been involved in several controversies throughout his career, including a highly publicized lawsuit with Lindsay Lohan and a dispute with Lady Gaga over songwriting credits. He has also faced criticism for his management style, with some artists, such as Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, accusing him of being overly controlling. Knowles has been involved in a public feud with his daughter, Beyoncé, and her husband, Jay-Z, over his management of her career. He has also faced allegations of embezzlement and mismanagement of funds, which led to a lawsuit with Music World Entertainment.

● Legacy

Mathew Knowles' legacy in the music industry is complex and multifaceted, with some crediting him with launching the careers of Beyoncé and Destiny's Child, while others criticize his management style and business practices. He has been recognized for his contributions to the music industry, including being awarded the BET Lifetime Achievement Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Knowles has also been involved in various music projects, including the Beyoncé: Platinum Edition and the Destiny's Child: #1's albums, and has worked with other notable artists, such as Alicia Keys, Usher, and Chris Brown. Despite the controversies surrounding his career, Knowles remains a significant figure in the music industry, with his influence extending to artists like Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga. Category:American music managers

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