Mathew Knowles

Music Producer

Mathew Knowles was born in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States on January 9th, 1952 and is the Music Producer. At the age of 72, Mathew Knowles biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Other Names / Nick Names
Big Mac
Date of Birth
January 9, 1952
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Age
72 years old
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Profession
Businessperson, Composer, Music Executive, Record Producer, Talent Manager
Mathew Knowles Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 72 years old, Mathew Knowles has this physical status:

Height
193cm
Weight
93kg
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Build
Average
Measurements
Not Available
Mathew Knowles Religion, Education, and Hobbies
Religion
Not Available
Hobbies
Not Available
Education
Fisk University
Mathew Knowles Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
Spouse(s)
Gena Charmaine Avery
Children
4, including Beyoncé and Solange Knowles
Dating / Affair
Tina Knowles (1979-2011), Alexsandra Wright (2009-2011), TaQoya Branscomb, Gena Charmaine Avery (2011-Present)
Parents
Matthew Q. Knowles, Lou Helen Knowles
Siblings
Blue Ivy Carter (granddaughter)
Other Family
Jay Z (Son-in-Law) (Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer, Businessman), Lumis Albert Beyincé (Ex-Father-in-Law) (d. August 1982), Agnéz Deréon (Ex-Mother-in-Law) (d. 1984), Lumis Joseph Beyoncé (Ex-Brother-in-Law) (d. March 2016), Melvin Marsh Jr. (Ex-Brother-in-Law), Daniel Smith (Ex-Son-in-Law) (American Football Player), Alan Ferguson (Son-in-Law) (Music Video Director)
Mathew Knowles Life

Mathew Knowles, born January 9, 1952, is an American record holder, talent manager, and businessman.

He is best known for his role as Destiny's Child's manager.

Beyoncé and Solange Knowles were also cared for by him.

Early life and education

Knowles was born in Gadsden, Alabama, the son of Lou Helen Knowles (née Hogue) and Matthew Q. Knowles (December 30, 1996). He earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. From Cornerstone Christian Bible College, he has an MBA in Strategic Planning and Organizational Culture.

Personal life

In 1980, Knowles married Tina Knowles. She filed for divorce in 2009 and then refiled in August 2011 citing "discord or personality clash" as the reason for the deterrent. In November 2011, the divorce was finalized. Gena Avery, a former model, married him on June 30, 2013.

Knowles revealed in October 2019 that he had been diagnosed with male breast cancer.

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Mathew Knowles Career

Career

Knowles began his career in the selling of office and medical equipment. He came from Houston in 1976 and spent ten years with the Xerox Corporation, mainly in the medical-systems sales division. Knowles practiced CT/MRI diagnostic imaging services to hospitals and health care centers. He has also worked in neurosurgical sales. Knowles left this career in 1992 to devote himself to his music company, Music World Entertainment, which he founded the year.

Knowles has released several recording imprints under Music World Entertainment, including Music World Gospel, Music World Kids, and Music World Country/Comparre. Knowles has worked with Sony Music, Interscope/Geffen/A&M, Fontana/Universal, Integrity Africa, Fontana International, and Sony Brazil, among other things.

Knowles took over as the head of Destiny's Children, either as a producer or an executive producer on several of the company's projects. Destiny's Child under Music World Artist Management became a top-selling company, winning numerous accolades, including the Grammy Award, the American Music Award, BET Awards, and several others. The group was inducted into the All Time Hot 100 Artists by Billboard magazine. Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland, both worked as professionals on the careers of Destiny's Children, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland. LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson were both sued by Knowles, alleging that he misappropriated group funds.

Knowles founded Spirit Rising Music in 2002, which later became Music World Gospel. Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson, Juanita Bynum, Le'Andria Johnson, Micah Stampley, Amber Bullock, Andrea Helms, Trinitee 5:7, and Elder Goldwire feature artists. Knowles acquired the country music catalog Compadre in 2016, which includes James McMurty, Johnny Cash, Billy Joe Shaver, Trent Willmon, and Kate Campbell. Music World Kids, Knowles' family-oriented music imprint, has also launched. Baby Jamz, Krazy Kuzins, Kid's Rap Radio, and the Music World Kids CD 5-pack are among the label's youth collections. Wow! has also released music from Nick Jr.'s most popular cartoon film, Wow!

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Wubbzy!

Knowles is also one of the executive producers of the 2009 film Obsessed, which stars Beyoncé, in addition to his work in music. He is also executive producer of, and appears in, two reality series: Chancers, The United Kingdom's Chancers, and MTV International's Breaking From Above.

Mathew Knowles' first book, "The DNA Of Achievers: The 10 Traits of Highly Profitable Professionals," was published in October 2015. In an interview with Madamenoire.com, he talked about teaching entrepreneurship at the college level and his entertainment industry seminar, where he taught music executives like Van Benson and other talented students.

Knowles joined Tunedly, an online recording studio for singers, in March 2018.

Knowles joined Bangi, the cannabis and real estate company, as its chief marketing officer in July 2019. Knowles revealed on October 25, 2019, via an Instagram post, that he would release an album starring then-unreleased songs from Destiny's Child's Childhood as Girls Tyme. Destiny's Child: The Untold Story Presents Girls Tyme was released on December 2, 2019 on all streaming services and the iTunes Store. Knowles wrote Destiny's Child: The Untold Story, which was also accompanying the album's release.

Knowles first announced his plans to leave the music industry in February 2021.

Knowles sold Music World Entertainment Group to APX Capital Group in March 2022. Upon signing the agreement, he became a member of APX's board of directors and the manager of a $275 million fund for film and television co-productions between the US and Italy. The Mathew Knowles Story, one of the first projects under the agreement, will tell the story of how Knowles helped Destiny's Children succeed, as well as Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland's solo careers.

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Beyoncé submitted Cowboy Carter for Grammy Awards in COUNTRY category

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 3, 2024
Beyoncé has submit her album Cowboy Carter to the Grammy Awards in the country category. The Texas Hold 'Em singer, 43, submit her album in the genre following the release of her country album earlier this year, sources told The Hollywood Reporter Wednesday.

Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles explains that daughter Solange's name stemmed from French book and that she was conceived during trip to Egypt

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 30, 2024
Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles said that her younger daughter Solange 's name was inspired by a trip to France she took with her ex-husband Mathew Knowles. The fashion designer, 70, who is mother to Beyoncé, 42, and Solange, 37, with Mathew, 72, explained the backstory of her younger child's name while appearing Thursday on The Run-Through with Vogue Podcast .

Mathew Knowles, Beyonce's father, writes a sweet note to Blue Ivy praising her "amazing resolve" and calling her "a power to be reckoned with"

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 15, 2024
Mathew Knowles, 72, of Beyonce, posted a sweet tribute to his granddaughter, Blue Ivy, who praised her for her courage and spirit as she dances on Beyonce's concert tour. Destiny's Child's former CEO shared a close photo of the twelve-year-old actress on stage while dancing in a glittering camouflage costume. Her hair was swept up as she wore natural makeup that raised her eyebrows and pout pop, looking like a spitting image of her popular mother.