Who Are the Knowles Family? Tracing the Journey from Tina to Beyoncé and Solange

Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, she released her memoir titled "Matriarch" this week. This brings to light her struggle with cancer and certain episodes from her renowned daughter's life.

The 71-year-old was pleaded with by Beyoncé to not "divulge the Mother gossip" However, enthusiasts will discover numerous interesting tidbits in the autobiography.

"Matriarch: A Memoir" chronicles the Texan author's challenging journey from their segregated childhood to their current role as an entrepreneur.

But the book has a twist at the end as she reveals her diagnosis of breast cancer, that she discovered last year .

Let's take a look at Tina Knowles and her kids.

Who exactly makes up the Knowles family?

Tina Knowles

Celestine Ann Beyoncé, who was born in 1954 and named at birth as such, possesses both French and American roots. She spent her childhood in Texas following World War II.

She emerged as a renowned fashion designer who collaborated with leading brands, according to her book, along with crafting Beyoncé’s wedding attire.

In 1980, Tina wedded Richard Knowles – he was a salesperson who left his career behind to take charge of managing Destiny’s Child, thereby kickstarting the careers of both Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland. The couple welcomed daughters named Beyoncé and Solange into their family; they also played significant roles in raising Kelley Rowland and Angie Beyince.

In 2011, they went their separate ways, and later that year Tina tied the knot with Richard Lawson. However, their union came to an end in 2024. She is affectionately called Mama T by her girls.

Beyoncé

The firstborn daughter among two sisters, born to parents Tina and Richard Knowles in Houston in 1981, grew up singing in church choirs prior to achieving significant fame with Destiny’s Child during her teenage years.

Starting her solo journey in 2003, Beyoncé has emerged as one of the most successful artists ever—having released eight albums that have collectively sold more than 200 million copies around the globe.

In 2008, Beyoncé tied the knot with rapper Jay-Z, and their first child, daughter Blue Ivy, was born in 2012. They welcomed twin siblings Rumi and Sir in 2018.

Solange

The 38-year-old vocalist has been producing music since her teenage years and has additionally taken on acting roles in movies.

Solange was married to Daniel Smith from 2004 to 2007 and then to Alan Ferguson from 2014 to 2017. She has one child.

No mention is made in Matriarch about a 2014 altercation between Jay-Z and Solange in a lift but Tina does discuss Solange’s teen pregnancy.

Angela Beyincé

Beyincé, 48, is the niece of Tina Knowles but Mama T considers her to be a daughter.

She is an accomplished songwriter and has contributed to the composition of some of Beyoncé’s earlier recordings.

Beyoncé has also authored works for Kelly Rowland.

Blue Ivy Carter

Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s firstborn, who arrived in 2012, has inadvertently played a role in the music industry from the moment she came into the world.

She has been featured alongside her family in various music videos and was also part of the chorus for Coldplay’s "Up & Up."

Rumi and Sir Carter

The most recent additions to the Knowles family are Beyoncé’s twins: her daughter named Rumi and her son named Sir Carter.

They both arrived in 2017, yet different from their elder sibling. have remained away from public attention.

And a bonus...

Kelly Rowland

When she was 11 years old, Rowland, who grew up as friends with Beyoncé, relocated to live with the Knowles family and has been regarded almost like a daughter by Tina Knowles.

“I brought two of you into this world, yet I am blessed with four amazing daughters.” Tina said in 2015 In relation to Rowland and Beyoncé.

The recently released memoir discloses that in 2002, "Beyoncé postponed her solo album to ensure her sister Kelly could fully capitalize on the success she was experiencing."

Following the launch of "Simply Deep," Rowland went on to release additional albums and joined Destiny’s Child for their farewell album "Destiny Fulfilled" in 2004.

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