Mathew Knowles is an American businessman and record label owner who is well-known in the media for his innovative approach to discovering and promoting great musicians. He is the father of singer Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z’s father-in-law. Mathew is also the founder of the musical label Music World Entertainment (MWE).
Mathew was born on January 9, 1951, in Gadsden, Alabama, United States. He is of African-American origin and of American nationality. Capricorn is his zodiac sign. Matthew Q Knowles and Lue Helen Knowles have a son named Mathew. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from Fisk University.
Salary, Net Worth, and Income
Mathew Knowles, an American music authority, record producer, and director, amassed his entire riches. His total net worth is estimated at $500,000. The MBA in Strategic Planning and Organizational Culture and the Ph.D. in Business Administration from Cornerstone Christian Bible College. Mathew began his career as a medical salesman. In 1992, he left his corporate job to launch his own record label with Sony Music and Introscope Records. He managed Girls Tyme and Destiny’s Child for over a decade, making them one of the world’s most successful groups. Mathew afterwards began focusing on Beyoncé’s career.
Married to Wife, Gena Charmaine Avery
Mathew had two wives, Tina Knowles and Gena Charmaine Avery. His first marriage to Tina Knowles produced Beyonce and Solange. His daughters are also successful musicians with large fan bases. Tina found out about his alleged affairs and they divorced after 29 years. Tina realized Mathew had an affair and a child with Alexsandra Wright. They split in 2011 after she claimed in court that the clash of identities made the marriage untenable. Koi was born from Mathew’s relationship with Taqoya Branscomb. A DNA test verified paternity, with 99.998% certainty that Matthew is Koi’s father. On a monthly child support order of $1500. Mathew went on with his life and married Gena Charmaine Avery in 2013. He revealed them on The Wendy Williams Show in April 2018.
