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Outside Of Being Beyoncé's Dad, Mathew Knowles Has Held Multiple Titles To Build An Estimated $1M Net Worth

There are certain songs that, if played, will provoke a specific response from people — “Say My Name” is one of those songs. And while Destiny’s Child is behind that classic hit, during their formative years, Mathew Knowles was the man behind the girl group. Knowles is a record producer and music talent manager, mainly known for his work with Destiny’s Child. However, his career spans beyond his work with the chart-topping girl group. According to his website, Knowles has worked as the executive producer for over 100 award-winning albums. His work can be found with other big names like Chaka Khan, Solange, The O’Jays, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Knowles also created Music World Films & TV in 2022, managing a $275 million fund for new television and film incentives. As previously reported by AfroTech, Knowles began his work with the music fund after he sold his music company to APX Capital Group. Outside of the media business, Knowles holds an MBA and Ph.D. from Cornerstone Christian...

Sep 29, 2022

Ain't Nobody Loves Them Better: A Look Into Chaka Khan's Family, Fame, And Fortune Of $30M

Chaka Khan is known as the Queen of Funk. From her time in Rufus to her modern hits, the woman born Yvette Stevens in Chicago, IL, according to Biography, has been entertaining us for generations. One of her most recognizable songs, says PlanetRadio, is her 1983 hit, “Ain’t Nobody.” The song hit No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts and went to No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Her songs have also been sampled in the world of Hip-Hop, too. Her 1984 hit, “Through the Fire,” has been infamously sampled by none other than Kanye West, who turned it into “Through the Wire” from his groundbreaking album, “The College Dropout.” And of course, everyone knows Whitney Houston’s version of the Chaka Khan classic, “I’m Every Woman,” from “The Bodyguard” soundtrack (Legends covering legends!). All told, Celebrity Net Worth reveals that she’s amassed a $30 million net worth over the course of her illustrious career. And now, her children — and even her grandchildren! — are carrying on her...