LOL according to MTO (as credible as they are) Miss Jones (former radio personality on NY's Hot 97 who apparently is a writer on Russell Simmons's website globalgrind) wrote in a blog:

"I understand that Matthew would be pissed that his own daughter (Kelly) would fire him as a manager, but to have her dropped from her label?

Is it not enough that everytime Kelly attempted to drop a record Beyonce conveniently dropped one too? Or that each time there was an Award show where Beyonce was performing Kelly could only be in the audience cheering her on? …

But Matthew has been unfair to Kelly from the gate in regards to her career. I guess this is his way of winning favor with Tina Knowles for having this out of wedlock child so long ago?

And even convincing Tina to allow his lovechild from another to move into the Knowles abode? And bringing this memory of infidelity into Golden Child Beyonce’s Girl Group? Next time just jerk off in the mirror Matthew because you’re ruining lives AND careers!"

http://www.mediatakeout.c...ghter.html

- I'm not sure whether that is Miss Jones' or Russel's quote but here is Russell's response to the contreversy of her blog:

"In light of the recent excitement surrounding Miss Jones’ blog, I want to express my thoughts on this situation. Global Grind was created to fill a void in the hip-hop space, where artists, fans and foes could speak their mind openly and freely. As a yogi, you all know that I feel that most people are interested in a better view of the world, so I will always encourage positivity. That is the reason why we promote people like Brother Jesse Muhammad, from the Nation Of Islam, who might have not had the chance to write on other sites, and who has become a star blogger on GG. THAT IS WHY ASHLE DUPRE FOUND A VOICE HERE. That is what makes us unique and different. However, I PASSIONATELY believe that all artists MUST have the freedom to speak what’s on their minds, so we welcome Miss Jones to the GG community. If I had to make an educated assesment, since I know Matthew so well, I would say that Matthew Knowles has been an EXCELLENT FATHER AND A GREAT MANAGER. But this no way allows us at Global Grind to tamper or sway the opinions of all the artists we engage with as bloggers. I have no interest in creating more problems between members of our community, so I will leave it in your hands, our readers, to continue a vibrant, constructive discussion. And you can count on me to provide context and look for the higher note everyday of my life while defending the right for everyone to speak their minds in this unique space."

-Russell Simmons

http://globalgrind.com/co...ntroversy/

MTO is as credible as my uncle, and lord knows I don't believe a word he says



Smooches;)

MsMisha319 said:

MTO does a lot of trash talking, but their stories usually have truth to it.

Besides, this has long been a rumor, but never has been acknowledged. It makes sense, though. Especially when you consider how Beyonce and Kelly always got a spotlight in the group and the others didn't (early on especially).

daPrettyman said:

And how long Kelly's been living with them even before they made it big. Shit, I think she kinda favors him definitely more than them other two.

SCNDLS said:

I agree. I don't think Beyonce has any features of Matthew. Solange kind of has some of his features, but Kelly looks like he may have spit her out.

I bet there are alot of skeletons in the Knowles family closet.

SoulAlive said:

I never understood what he did for a living before becoming the manager for DC. Especially on how he was able to make a 6 figure income. Also, his wife was a hairdresser. I don't know what kind of shop she worked in, but if she worked in a traditional beauty shop, she didn't make that kind of money.

yeah,it doesn't add up.

Being that Beyonce is the spittin' image of her mother, maybe Matthew wasn't the only one stepping out.

daPrettyman said:

He was an executive with Xerox for many years and she owned two shops in Houston, if I'm not mistaken.

JackieBlue said:

Now that's true.

One of my Dad's sisters has 2 kids that are not by her husband. It's kept hush-hush, but when looking at the kids, its obvious they are not her husband's children. So yeah, every family has skeletons.

daPrettyman said:

I don't know about their family history but i do know that DC had a
manager named Andrea Tillman who was there before matthew came on board.
She unfortunately died before they released writing on the wall and
the group became matthew's baby or rather beyonce and kelly.

phunkdaddy said:

Is she listed as their manager on their debut album?

Mstrustme said:

OH HELL NAW!!!! That is best damn "I ain't saying it's true but I ain't saying it ain't true either!" I have ever seen!

For Russell to leave it like that, my money goes on this shit being true as hell!

The million dollar question is DOES BEYONCE AND KELLY KNOW?
[Edited 4/3/09 16:19pm]