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{{short description|American music executive (born 1952)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Mathew Knowles
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| birth_place = [[Gadsden, Alabama]], U.S.
| education = [[Fisk University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts in Economics|BA]], [[Bachelor of Science in Business Administration|BSBA]])
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| years_active = 1975–present
| spouse = {{
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| children = 4, including [[Beyoncé]]
| relatives = [[Blue Ivy Carter]] (granddaughter)
| website = {{URL|https://www.mathewknowles.com/}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
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| label = [[Music World Entertainment|Music World]]
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'''Mathew Knowles''' (born January 9, 1952)<ref name="7C4xSPGLNUA">Knowles in {{cite AV media|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C4xSPGLNUA|title=Mathew Knowles - My American Story|date=February 1, 2011|time=00:24|publisher=BeyonceWorld9481|medium=[[YouTube]]|quote=I grew up in Gadsden, Alabama. I was born in 1952.}}</ref> is an American [[record executive]], [[BusinessMan|businessman]] and [[Professor|university lecturer]].<ref name="Ebony2001">{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_11_56/ai_77556552/|title=The Untold Story of How Tina & Mathew Knowles Created The Destiny's Child Gold Mine – Interview|last=Norment|first=Lynn|date=September 2001|work=[[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]]|via=FindArticles.com|access-date=March 4, 2010}}</ref> 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 music|country]], [[gospel music|gospel]] and [[children's music]].
==Early life and education==
Knowles was born in [[Gadsden, Alabama]],<ref name="7C4xSPGLNUA"/> the son of Lou Helen
==Career==
Knowles began his business career in sales of office and medical equipment. He moved to Houston in 1976 and worked for the [[Xerox Corporation]] for 10 years, primarily in the medical-systems sales division. In 1988, Knowles worked for [[Philips]], selling CT/MRI diagnostic imaging equipment to hospitals and health facilities. He also later worked in neurosurgical sales at [[Johnson & Johnson]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mathew Knowles – Music World Entertainment [Founder]|url=https://therecordbusiness.com/2024/05/30/mathew-knowles-music-world-entertainment-founder/|access-date=2024-06-24|website=www.therecordbusiness.com|date=2024-05-30|language=en-US}}</ref> In 1992, Knowles left this career to devote himself to his music company, Music World Entertainment, which he founded that year.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Greg Bailey|title=
Knowles established several recording imprints under Music World Entertainment, including Music World Gospel, Music World Kids, and Music World Country/Compadre. Knowles also established joint ventures with [[Sony Music]], Interscope/Geffen/A&M, Fontana/Universal, Integrity Africa, Fontana International, and Sony Brazil.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mathew-knowles-music-world-entertainment-celebrates-its-20th-anniversary-137481228.html/|title=Mathew Knowles' Music World Entertainment Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary|date=January 17, 2012}}</ref>
Knowles became manager of the vocal group [[Destiny's Child]], working as either a producer or an executive producer on many of the group's projects. By 1997 he had secured the group a label deal with [[Columbia Records]] and a feature on the [[Men in Black: The Album|Men in Black soundtrack]].<ref name="Patoski 2013">{{cite web | last=Patoski | first=Joe Nick | title=Money in the Making | website=Texas Monthly | date=2013-01-21 | url=https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/money-in-the-making/ | access-date=2022-11-02}}</ref> During this time, Knowles brought in producers such as [[Wyclef Jean]], [[Jermaine Dupri]], and [[Master P]] to focus on a fusion of hip hop with R&B to cross over to different audiences. Under Music World Artist Management, Destiny's Child became a top-selling group, winning several awards including
In 2002, Knowles founded Spirit Rising Music, which became Music World Gospel. Its artists include [[Vanessa Bell Armstrong]], [[Brian Courtney Wilson]], [[Juanita Bynum]], [[Le'Andria Johnson]], Micah Stampley, Amber Bullock, Andrea Helms, Trinitee 5:7, and Elder Goldwire. In 2016, through Music World Music, Knowles acquired the [[country music]] catalog Compadre, which includes James McMurty, [[Johnny Cash]], [[Billy Joe Shaver]], [[Trent Willmon]], and [[Kate Campbell]]. Knowles also launched the family-oriented music imprint, Music World Kids. The label has released youth projects that include Baby Jamz, Krazy Kuzins, Kid's Rap Radio, and the Music World Kids CD 5-pack. The venture also has released music from [[Nickelodeon]]'s popular cartoon series, ''[[Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!]]''.
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In addition to his work in music, Knowles was one of the executive producers of the 2009 movie ''[[Obsessed (2009 film)|Obsessed]]'', which starred Beyoncé. He was also executive producer of, and was featured in, two reality series: The UK's ''Chancers'', and [[MTV]] International's ''Breaking From Above''.
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In 2021, Knowles launched his [[iHeartRadio]] podcast "Mathew Knowles Impact" and revealed his plans to retire from the music industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rollingout.com/2021/03/01/beyonces-father-mathew-knowles-is-leaving-the-music-industry/|title=Beyoncé's father Mathew Knowles is leaving the music industry|website=rollingout.com|date=March 2021 }}</ref> In 2022, Knowles sold Music World Entertainment Group to APX Capital Group. Upon signing this deal, 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 United States and Italy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=White |first=Peter |date=2022-03-17 |title=Mathew Knowles Sells Music World Entertainment Group To APX Capital, Plots 'King Richard'-Style Biopic As Part Of $275M Film & TV Fund |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/mathew-knowles-sells-music-world-entertainment-group-apx-capital-king-richard-1234980926/ |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> One of the first projects under the agreement, ''The Mathew Knowles Story'', will tell the story of how Knowles guided Destiny's Child to success, while also giving a behind-the-scenes look at the solo careers of his daughters Beyoncé and Solange, as well as Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abraham |first=Mya |date=2022-03-18 |title=Mathew Knowles Embarks On His Own 'King Richard' Moment In Hollywood |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/mathew-knowles-king-richard-biography-movie-1234652581/ |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]] |language=en-US}}</ref>▼
▲In March 2022, Knowles sold Music World Entertainment Group to APX Capital Group. Upon signing this deal, 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 United States and Italy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=White |first=Peter |date=2022-03-17 |title=Mathew Knowles Sells Music World Entertainment Group To APX Capital, Plots 'King Richard'-Style Biopic As Part Of $275M Film & TV Fund |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/mathew-knowles-sells-music-world-entertainment-group-apx-capital-king-richard-1234980926/ |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> One of the first projects under the agreement, ''The Mathew Knowles Story'', will tell the story of how Knowles guided Destiny's Child to success, while also giving a behind-the-scenes look at the solo careers of his daughters Beyoncé and Solange, as well as Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abraham |first=Mya |date=2022-03-18 |title=Mathew Knowles Embarks On His Own 'King Richard' Moment In Hollywood |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/mathew-knowles-king-richard-biography-movie-1234652581/ |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Teaching==
Knowles is a visiting professor at [[Texas Southern University]], where he teaches courses on the entertainment industry in the School of Communications. In 2018, the university established the Mathew Knowles Institute in his honor.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.jbhe.com/2018/02/texas-southern-university-establishes-the-mathew-knowles-institute/ | title=Texas Southern University Establishes the Mathew Knowles Institute| date=February 9, 2018}}</ref> He currently holds a professorship at [[University of Houston]], [[Prairie View A&M University]], and the Art Institute.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.papercitymag.com/culture/professor-knowles-university-houston-mathew-knowles-music-industry-class-beyonce/|title=Professor Knowles is Set to Teach at the University of Houston — and Megastar Guests Will Follow |date=October 13, 2020 |website=papercitymag.com|access-date=May 23, 2021}}</ref> Knowles joined the teaching staff at [[London College of Creative Media]] as a visiting professor. In
==Personal life==
Knowles married [[Tina Knowles]] in 1980.<ref name=rollingstone>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/beyonces-parents-finalize-divorce-20111219|title=Beyoncé's Parents Finalize Divorce|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner|Wenner Media]]|first=Matthew|last=Perpetua|date=December 19, 2011|access-date=September 7, 2014|quote=The couple, who married in 1980, filed for divorce back in 2009.|archive-date=November 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141124211550/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/beyonces-parents-finalize-divorce-20111219|url-status=dead}}</ref> She filed for divorce in 2009, dropped the matter in 2010, then refiled in August 2011, stating "discord or conflict of personalities" that prevented them from "reasonable expectation of reconciliation" as the reason. The divorce was finalized in November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2011/12/19/beyonce-mathew-tina-knowles-divorced/|title=Beyonce's Mom & Dad -- Finally Divorced ... for Real This Time|publisher=[[TMZ.com]]|date=December 19, 2011|access-date=October 2, 2019|quote=The final decree of divorce was issued last month in a Texas court, and according to documents — obtained by TMZ — Beyonce's mom refiled on August 30. Tina's first swing at the divorce was in November 2009 ... but the matter was dropped in 2010 when they were both no-shows for court.}}</ref>
Knowles was successfully treated for [[male breast cancer]] in 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/mathew-knowles-reveals-battling-breast-cancer-men-speak-65979408|title=Interview: Mathew Knowles reveals he is battling breast cancer: 'We need men to speak out'|work=[[Good Morning America]]|date=October 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Beyoncé's dad, Mathew Knowles, diagnosed with breast cancer|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mathew-knowles-breast-cancer-beyonces-dad-reveals-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=www.cbsnews.com|date=October 3, 2019 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2020/10/03/male-breast-cancer-awareness-month-mathew-knowles-column/3582867001/|title=Beyoncé's father, Mathew Knowles: Male breast cancer is real and dangerous. Get tested.|work=USA Today|date=October 3, 2020|access-date=October 4, 2020}}</ref>
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