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Whonis Beyonce's father? How Mathew Knowles encouraged daughter to find her true passion

Mathew Knowles revealed that he urged his daughters to genuinely discover their passions and acknowledged that it was the entertainment field that captivated them
UPDATED JUL 27, 2023
Mathew Knowles reveals he encouraged his daughter Beyonce to explore various hobbies in order to discover her true passion (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Mathew Knowles reveals he encouraged his daughter Beyonce to explore various hobbies in order to discover her true passion (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mathew Knowles, 71, the record executive and father of music superstar Beyonce, recently revealed how he encouraged his daughter to explore various hobbies in order to discover her true passion. He emphasized the importance of allowing children to naturally gravitate toward their own interests while they are growing up. Alongside Beyonce, Mathew is also the father to actress Solange, whom he had with his ex-wife Tina Knowles.

"I hope we taught by example," Mathew exclusively told Us Weekly. The music manager made it a priority to expose his daughters to a wide range of hobbies and career paths. He believed in providing them with diverse experiences and opportunities to help them explore their interests and passions. "We’d take them to NASA, we would take them to science fairs, we’d take them to a library," he said, adding, "We’d take them to sporting events [and] entertainment, and we wanted to see what they gravitated towards."

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Ultimately, Mathew acknowledged that it was the realm of entertainment that truly captivated his daughters. By encouraging them to genuinely discover their passions, he believes he played a significant role in helping them achieve their fullest potential as artists. "One day, you’re gonna go to your passion and you try to do that sooner than later," he explained.

Beyonce's relationship with her father

Beyonce was managed, coached, and trained by her father during a significant portion of her early career. However, approximately 10 years ago, their professional relationship abruptly ended due to unfavorable rumors surrounding Mathew's personal conduct. Reports suggest that Beyonce ended her professional relationship with her father as her manager after securing a deal with Jay-Z's 'Live Nation' in 2011.

This decision came amidst allegations that Mathew had been involved in embezzling funds from Beyonce's 'I Am... World Tour', a highly successful tour that took place from 2009 to 2010 and generated a substantial revenue of $143 million. Mathew, however, claimed that 'Live Nation' had fabricated the allegations and further alleged that the company had orchestrated a smear campaign against him in order to gain complete control over Beyonce's career, effectively sidelining his involvement.

Singer Beyonce Knowles with her father Mathew Knowles arrive to the 47th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 13, 2005 in Los Angeles, California.
Beyonce Knowles with her father Mathew Knowles (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

In the past decade, Beyonce's relationship with her father has become strained due to the events that transpired. It is widely known that the once-close bond between the 'Single Ladies' singer and her father has significantly deteriorated. According to court documents and a subsequent audit conducted by Beyonce's legal team, it was revealed that Mathew had "pilfered her [Beyonce's] funds while he was her manager," Rolling Stone reported in 2011.  

The Renaissance Tour may generate $2.4B in revenue

The 'Halo' hitmaker is currently on her highly successful Renaissance World Tour, which is drawing massive crowds and selling out stadiums. According to Forbes, the tour has the potential to generate an incredible $2.4 billion in revenue, surpassing Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour by approximately $500 million. The tour's immense revenue potential can be attributed to various factors, including Beyonce's significant hiatus from touring prior to this.

Beyoncé accepts Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for “Renaissance” onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Beyonce's Renaissance Tour may generate $2.4B in revenue (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
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