Mathew Knowles is an African-American record executive, businessman, and college professor.
He is best known for being the manager of the popular girl group Destiny’s Child and also manages the successful solo careers of his two daughters, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles.
He is the founder of Music World Entertainment, a company that specializes in many genres of music, including country, gospel, and children’s music.
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- Full Name: Mathew Knowles
- Date of birth: January 9, 1952
- Age: 71 years old
- male
- Place of birth: Gadsden, Alabama, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Recording director, entrepreneur, university lecturer
- Height: 1.94 m
- Parents: Lou Helen Knowles (mother), Matthew Q. Knowles (father)
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Tina Knowles (1980-2011), Gena C. Avery (2013-present)
- Children: Solange Knowles, Beyoncé
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $6 million
- Grandson: Daniel Julez J. Smith Jr.
Early life and education
Mathew Knowles, now 71, was born on January 9, 1952, in Gadsden, Alabama.
He is the son of Lou Helen Knowles and Matthew Q. Knowles. Knowles grew up in Gadsden and had a passion for music from an early age.
He completed his studies at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he graduated in 1974. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Knowles attended higher education and earned an MBA in Strategic Planning and Organizational Culture from Cornerstone Christian Bible College.
Personal life
Mathew Knowles married Tina Knowles in 1980. The couple filed for divorce in 2009, but the case was dismissed in 2010.
They then filed for divorce again in August 2011 and the divorce was finalized in November of the same year. In June 2013, Knowles married former model Gena Avery.
The couple have been together ever since. Mathew has four children, including Beyoncé, Solange Knowles and two others.
Career
Knowles began his career in sales, specializing in office and medical equipment. In 1976, he moved to Houston and worked for Xerox Corporation for ten years.
During his time there, he worked primarily in the healthcare systems sales department, selling CT/MRI diagnostic imaging equipment to hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Knowles’ true passion, however, was music, which prompted him to found his own music company, Music World Entertainment, in 1992.
Under Music World Entertainment, Knowles founded several record labels, including Music World Gospel, Music World Kids and Music World Country/Compadre.
He also formed joint ventures with major record labels such as Sony Music, Interscope/Geffen/A&M and Fontana/Universal.
Knowles became the manager of Destiny’s Child, a hugely successful group. He brought in famous producers and helped the group secure a deal with Columbia Records.
Destiny’s Child has won numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and BET Awards.
In addition to managing Destiny’s Child, Knowles also directed the solo careers of group members Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland.
He expanded his musical empire by founding Spirit Rising Music, which later became Music World Gospel.
Knowles acquired the Compadre country music catalog through Music World Music and launched a family music label called Music World Kids.
He is also an executive producer in the film industry and has appeared in reality television shows.
Net asset value
Mathew Knowles has an estimated net worth of $6 million. His wealth comes from his successful career as a record executive, entrepreneur, and music manager.
Social Media
- Instagram: @mrmathewknowles
- Twitter: @MathewKnowles
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- Life is just a dream
Book
- The DNA of Successful People: 10 Traits of Successful Professionals
