Matriarch

In her first-ever memoir, Knowles presents a celebration of feminism, identity and pursuing your dreams.

A glorious chronicle of a life like none other – enlightening, entertaining, surprising, empowering – and a testament to the world-changing power of Black motherhood.

Tina Knowles, the mother of three iconic singer-songwriters Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Solange Knowles, and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland, is known the world-over as a Matriarch with a capital M: a determined, self-possessed, self-aware, and wise woman who raised and inspired two of the great artists of our time. But this story is about so much more than that.

This is a story about the wisdom that women pass down to each other, from mothers to daughters, across generations.

Matriarch is a powerful reading experience, keepsake and gift of wisdom for readers everywhere – a poignant and impactful memoir that will feel as warm, honest, thoughtful, and aspirational as the author herself, filled with stories that highlight never-heard stories from a remarkable family’s journey, along with a host of colourful characters and trailblazers along the way. This book will not only give readers a glimpse into fascinating personal stories, but will also share timely and urgent stories of resilience, humanity, and respect. As Ms. Knowles so eloquently puts it herself: ‘I think when you value yourself and respect yourself, everything else just falls into place.’

Author Biography

TINA KNOWLES is an American businesswoman, fashion designer, art collector and activist. She helped guide Destiny’s Child-the music group comprised of Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams-to global commercial success. With her daughter Beyonce she cofounded and ran the House of Dereon, a clothing line named for her mother, later adding the Miss Tina line, which revolutionized size inclusivity. In 2024, she helped to create Cecred, Beyonce’s haircare line. Her philanthropic portfolio includes the nonprofit performing arts organization WACO Theater Center; The Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth in Houston; and Tina’s Angels, her thriving mentoring program for at-risk youth in South Central Los Angeles. She serves as chairwoman of BeyGOOD, a nonprofit dedicated to establishing economic equity through a wide array of initiatives. Tina Knowles is a grandmother of six and a matriarch to many.