Mathew Knowles Says He’s Leaving the Music Industry
While speaking with Page Six, Mathew Knowles revealed that he will be leaving the music industry.
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Knowles, who launched the careers of Destiny’s Child, and his superstar daughters Beyoncé and Solange explained why he’ll be stepping away: “In the next two years, I will have transitioned completely out of the music industry… my plan is to be completely dedicated to mentoring, academia… There’s nothing negative about [the decision]. I’m personally ready to move on. I’ll continue to teach about the music business,” Knowles told Page Six.
The news comes as Knowles launched his new his “Mathew Knowles Impact” podcast on iHeartRadio last week. He teased that he’s “going to have a familiar family member on as a guest,” but wouldn’t divulge the name. However, he did share who he would like to have on his show, “I want to talk to Nancy Brown, who is the [CEO] of the American Heart Association. Vice President Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Wendy Williams, Oprah… I want diversity. I’m always looking to how to diversify my guests,” Knowles said.
The music mogul turned author, professor and activist said “the ultimate goal of the radio show is to build bridges and tear down walls.”
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