My father was a truck driver, made $50 a week. And the reason why I know that so vividly is my Mom… — Mathew Knowles Father Copy Share Image
Blue Ivy can say she knows who her great-great-great-great-grandfather is. How many people can say that? — Mathew Knowles Blue Copy Share Image
Yes colorism does exist if you look at historically what's happened as far as crossing over to pop radio. — Mathew Knowles Copy Share Image
Mariah Carey, Rihanna, the female rapper Nicki Minaj, my kids - and what do they all have in common? They're all lighter… — Mathew Knowles Accident Copy Share Image
What I'm really proud of Beyonce and Solange, they understand the importance of creating the narrative. It's all about the narrative and… — Mathew Knowles Copy Share Image
I wanted people to begin dialogue about racism, about colorism. I wanted people to really become honest about our beliefs, about racism… — Mathew Knowles America Copy Share Image
Every one of us have been disappointed before and have had to go through the grieving process of anger and, you know,… — Mathew Knowles Anger Copy Share Image
I think the parenting of Tina and myself combined allowed our kids to really find their passion at an early age. — Mathew Knowles Age Copy Share Image
I actually thought when I met Tina, my former wife, that she was White. Later I found out that she wasn't, and… — Mathew Knowles Blackness Copy Share Image
Destiny's Child has never broken up officially. So don't be surprised one day if there's a new record or a tour because… — Mathew Knowles Copy Share Image
One of the great aspects of a Destiny's Child movie... is the empowerment of the songs and the empowerment that Destiny's Child… — Mathew Knowles Children Copy Share Image
As a father I am extremely proud of Beyonce. I mean, Beyonce just keeps pushing the envelope, pushing the envelope and setting… — Mathew Knowles Copy Share Image
The decision for Beyonce and Music World Entertainment to part was mutual. We did great things together, and I know that she… — Mathew Knowles Decision Copy Share Image
At University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, I was one of the first Blacks there. I didn't go to a Black school until… — Mathew Knowles Copy Share Image