Age, Biography and Wiki
Mathew Knowles was born on 9 January, 1952 in Gadsden, Alabama, U.S., is an American music executive (born 1952). Discover Mathew Knowles's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
| Popular As |
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| Occupation |
College professor, author, businessman, record executive, music manager, record producer |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
9 January, 1952 |
| Birthday |
9 January |
| Birthplace |
Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous professor with the age 72 years old group.
Mathew Knowles Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Mathew Knowles height not available right now. We will update Mathew Knowles's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Mathew Knowles's Wife?
His wife is Tina Knowles (m. 1980-2011)
Gena C. Avery (m. 2013)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Tina Knowles (m. 1980-2011)
Gena C. Avery (m. 2013) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
4, including Beyoncé and Solage |
Mathew Knowles Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mathew Knowles worth at the age of 72 years old? Mathew Knowles’s income source is mostly from being a successful professor. He is from United States. We have estimated Mathew Knowles's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professor |
Mathew Knowles Social Network
Timeline
Knowles was born in Gadsden, Alabama, the son of Lou Helen Knowles (née Hogue) and Matthew Q. Knowles (April 4, 1927 – December 30, 1996).
Mathew Knowles (born January 9, 1952) is an American record executive, businessman and university lecturer.
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, gospel and children's music.
He is a 1974 graduate of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
He has an MBA in Strategic Planning and Organizational Culture from Cornerstone Christian Bible College.
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 worked selling 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.
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 soundtrack.
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 the Grammy Award, the American Music Award, BET Awards, and many others.
Billboard magazine inducted the group into the All Time Hot 100 Artists.
Knowles also managed the solo careers of Destiny's Child members Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland.
In 2002, Knowles founded Spirit Rising Music, which became Music World Gospel.
In addition to his work in music, Knowles was one of the executive producers of the 2009 movie 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.
In October 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 seminar where he taught music executives like Van Benson and other successful students.
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!.
In March 2018, Knowles joined the advisory board of Tunedly, an online recording studio for songwriters.
In July 2019, Knowles joined the cannabis and real-estate firm Bangi as its chief marketing officer.
On October 25, Knowles announced via an Instagram video that he would release an album featuring then-unreleased music from Destiny's Child's childhood days as Girls Tyme.
The album, Destiny's Child: The Untold Story Presents Girls Tyme, was released on all streaming platforms and the iTunes Store on December 2, 2019.
The album's release was also accompanied by a book, Destiny's Child: The Untold Story, written by Knowles.
In February 2021, Knowles launched his iHeartRadio podcast "Mathew Knowles Impact" and revealed his plans to retire from the music industry.
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.
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.
