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'{{BLP sources|date=May 2013}} {{Infobox person | name = Mathew Knowles | image = | birth_name = im gay | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1952|1|9|mf=y}} | birth_place = [[Gadsden, Alabama]], U.S. | spouse = {{marriage|[[Tina Knowles]]|1980|2011|reason=divorced}}<br>{{marriage|Gena C. Avery|2013}} | children = {{flat list| *Beyonce Knowles *Solange Knowles *Nixon Knowles *Koi Knowles }} | education = [[Fisk University]] <small>([[Bachelor of Arts in Economics|BA]]), ([[Bachelor of Science in Business Administration|BS]])</small><br>Cornerstone Christian Bible College <small>([[Master of Business Administration|MBA]])</small> | occupation = {{flat list| *Businessman *music manager *record producer }} | module = {{Infobox musical artist | embed = yes | background = non_performing_personnel | origin = [[Gadsden, Alabama]] | genre = | years_active = 1975–present | label = [[Music World Entertainment|Music World]] | associated_acts = {{flat list| * [[Destiny's Child]] * [[Beyoncé]] * [[Solange Knowles]] }} }} }} '''Mathew Knowles''' (born January 9, 1952)<ref name="7C4xSPGLNUA">{{YouTube|7C4xSPGLNUA}}</ref> is a [[talent manager]] and businessman.<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|publisher=FindArticles.com|accessdate=4 March 2010}}</ref> He is best known for being the former manager of [[Destiny’s Child]]. He also managed his daughters [[Beyoncé]] and [[Solange Knowles]]. He is the ex-husband of [[Tina Knowles]], and father-in-law of [[Jay Z]]. ==Career== {{BLP unsourced section|date=December 2013}} 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. Knowles afterward worked selling a CT/MRI diagnostic imaging equipment to hospitals and health facilities. He also worked in neurosurgical sales. In 1992 Knowles left this career to devote himself to his music company, Music World Entertainment, which he founded that year. 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. In 2002 Knowles founded Spirit Rising Music, which became Music World Gospel. Its artists include [[Vanessa Bell Armstrong]], [[Brian Courtney Wilson]], Micah Stampley, [[Juanita Bynum]], [[Le'Andria Johnson]], 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 [[Johnny Cash]], [[Billy Joe Shaver]], James McMurty, [[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!]]''. 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. Under Music World Artist Management, Destiny's Child became a top-selling group, winning several awards include the [[Grammy Award]], the [[American Music Award]], [[BET Awards]], and many others. ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine inducted the group into the All Time Hot 100 Artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/5557800/hot-100-55th-anniversary-by-the-numbers-top-100-artists-most-no|title=Destiny's Child inducted into Billboard All Time Hot 100 Artists|date=2 August 2013|work=Billboard|accessdate=26 October 2014}}</ref> Following the departure of his daughter Beyoncé from the group, Knowles managed the solo careers of the other members of Destiny's Child, [[Michelle Williams (singer)|Michelle Williams]] and [[Kelly Rowland]]. In addition to his work in music, Knowles is also one of the executive producers of the 2009 movie ''[[Obsessed (2009 film)|Obsessed]]'', which stars Beyoncé. He is also executive producer of, and is featured in, two reality series: The UK's ''Chancers'', and [[MTV]] International's ''Breaking From Above''. In October of 2015, Mathew Knowles released his first book, "The DNA Of Achievers: 10 Traits of Highly Successful Professionals". In an interview with Madamenoire.com, he spoke about teaching entrepreneurship on the college level, and his entertainment industry seminars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://madamenoire.com/593525/mommynoire-exclusive-with-mathew-knowles-does-your-child-have-what-it-takes-to-be-beyonce/|title=Exclusive With Mathew Knowles: Does Your Child Have What It Takes To Be Beyonce|last=Osorio|first=Kim|date=19 October 2015|work=Madamenoire.com}}</ref> ==Personal life== Knowles was raised in [[Gadsden, Alabama]],<ref name="7C4xSPGLNUA"/> the son of Lou Helen and Mathew Knowles.{{citation needed|date=October 2014}} He is a 1974 graduate of [[Fisk University]] in [[Nashville, Tennessee]], where he earned both a [[Bachelor of Arts in Economics|Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics]] and a [[Bachelor of Science in Business Administration|Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration]]. Additionally Knowles has an [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] from Cornerstone Christian Bible College for Strategic Leadership and Organizational Culture. <!-- While studying at Fisk he held membership in a number of student and social organizations, among them the [[Omega Psi Phi]] fraternity, Eta Beta chapter at [[UT Chattanooga]]. He received a Doctor of Humane Letters from Fisk at the University’s 2008 Commencement Ceremony. --> Knowles is a visiting professor at [[Texas Southern University]], where he teaches courses on the entertainment industry in the School of Communications. Knowles is the recipient of the Century Award of Excellence (1911–2011) from the [[Omega Psi Phi]] fraternity. He also received the 2011 Living Legends Foundation Award and was named the "2007 International Executive of the Year" by the [[Greater Houston Partnership]]. Knowles is an active and longtime voting member of the [[National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences]] (NARAS) and serves on its GRAMMY Board Committee. In 2011, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the [[Gospel Music Association]]. ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== {{External links|date=October 2014}} * [http://www.musicworldent.com/ Music World Entertainment] * [http://www.musicworldent.com/blogs/detail.aspx?did=14&aid=7303 Mathew Knowles Best] * {{cite news |work=[[Huffington Post]] |title=Mathew Knowles' Reality Show 'Breaking From Above' Premieres In America |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/26/mathew-knowles-reality-show-breaking-from-above-america_n_1628336.html |date=June 26, 2012 |accessdate=July 6, 2012}} * {{cite news |first=Brennan |last=Williams |work=[[Huffington Post]] |title=Mathew Knowles Talks New Destiny's Child Album, Blue Ivy, Reality Television |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/06/mathew-knowles-destinys-child-blue-ivy-reality-television_n_1654292.html |date=July 6, 2012 |accessdate=July 6, 2012}} * {{cite news |first=Mesfin |last=Fekadu |work=[[Boston Globe]] |location=[[Boston, MA]] |title=Mathew Knowles is back with new girl group |agency=[[Associated Press]] |url=http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2011/11/17/mathew_knowles_is_back_with_new_girl_group/ |date=November 17, 2011 |accessdate=July 6, 2012}} * {{cite news |work=[[Houston Business Journal]] |location=[[Houston, TX]] |title=Mathew Knowles appointed to gospel board |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2011/02/17/mathew-knowles-appointed-to-gospel-board.html |date=February 17, 2011 |accessdate=July 6, 2012}} * {{cite news |first=Tony |last=Cox |publisher=[[National Public Radio]] |title=Mathew Knowles on Fatherhood and Beyonce |url=http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6545329 |date=November 27, 2006 |accessdate=July 6, 2012}} * {{cite news |first=Ashante |last=Infantry |work=[[Toronto Star]] |location=[[Toronto, ON]] |title=A parent who knows his Destiny; Crave stardom? Meet Mathew Knowles and get ready to work |page=C09 |url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/810171741.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+20%2C+2005&author=Ashante+Infantry&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=A+parent+who+knows+his+Destiny%3B+Crave+stardom%3F+Meet+Mathew+Knowles+and+get+ready+to+work&pqatl=google |date=March 20, 2005 |accessdate=July 6, 2012}} * [http://books.google.ca/books?id=5BIEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA5&dq=Mathew+Knowles&hl=en&sa=X&ei=8jX2T7-4N4XErQHX4tyKCQ&ved=0CD4Q6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Mathew%20Knowles&f=false Billboard – Google Books<!-- Bot generated title -->] * [http://books.google.ca/books?id=z9g768qpSCQC&pg=PA149&dq=Mathew+Knowles&hl=en&sa=X&ei=8jX2T7-4N4XErQHX4tyKCQ&ved=0CEoQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Mathew%20Knowles&f=false Spiritual Journeys: How Faith Has Influenced Twelve Music Icons – Various – Google Books<!-- Bot generated title -->] * [http://books.google.ca/books?id=DhUEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA38&dq=Mathew+Knowles&hl=en&sa=X&ei=8jX2T7-4N4XErQHX4tyKCQ&ved=0CDoQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Mathew%20Knowles&f=false Billboard – Google Books<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Knowles, Mathew}} [[Category:1952 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:African-American businesspeople]] [[Category:African-American record producers]] [[Category:American music industry executives]] [[Category:American music managers]] [[Category:Beyoncé]] [[Category:Businesspeople from Alabama]] [[Category:Businesspeople from Texas]] [[Category:Fisk University alumni]] [[Category:People from Gadsden, Alabama]] [[Category:People from Houston]] [[Category:American salespeople]] [[Category:Texas Southern University faculty]]'