Who is Beyoncé’s father and former manager, Mathew Knowles? He just hinted at a Destiny’s Child reunion, is a motivational speaker and author who worked with Pepsi and L’Oreal, and helped Solange too
- Fans think Mathew Knowles – former manager of Destiny’s Child and father to its most successful member Beyoncé – might be hinting at a reunion
- Not only did Mathew manage the iconic 2000s trio, but he was also in charge of his daughters’ (Beyoncé and Solange’s) musical careers too; these days he is a motivational speaker and businessman
Fans are speculating whether Mathew Knowles – legendary manager behind Destiny’s Child and father to its most successful member Beyoncé – might have just hinted at a reunion of the iconic trio.
Netizens picked up on the last sentence, with one fan writing “Now what does this mean?” and another saying, “I’m not playing, I need them to come back for act 3”, referring to the as yet unannounced third act of Beyoncé’s current project.
Whether the three will reunite is unclear, but for now, whether he meant it or not, the spotlight has turned on Mathew Knowles as a result of his cryptic post.
Here’s what we know about him:
What does Mathew Knowles do now?
Mathew Knowles works as an American record executive, businessman and university lecturer. Not only did he once manage Destiny’s Child, but he was also in charge of both of his daughters’ (Beyoncé and Solange’s) musical careers. According to his website, he has led some of the most successful marketing campaigns in history, working with brands including Pepsi, L’Oreal and Samsung, and is available to book as a motivational speaker. He has five books to his name too!
