Mathew Knowles Talks Approval Of Beyoncé Dating "Gangster Rapper" Jay Z

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"How do you know I'm not a gangster?" he responded.

Power couple Jay Z and Beyoncé are now happily married with three children while also maintaining their position as leading forces across multiple industries. For over 15 years the world has watched the evolution of their romance, from an unlikely young couple to the married parents they are now. Initially, their pairing was a bit of a shock to some, so VladTV wanted to know what Beyoncé's father, Mathew Knowles, thought about this "gangster rapper" courting his teenage daughter.

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"This is true [also] with Kelly [Rowland] and Solange [Knowles], I never got involved with their personal relationships," Mathew said. "I can only say as a father that I instilled with them the values that they would want to look for in a man. And I think I did when Beyoncé wrote on her, I think it was her first album, maybe it was her second one, the song 'Daddy' that she hoped that she found someone just like her Daddy. How do you know I'm not a gangster or used to be a gangster? I've been in the music industry for 30 years..."

Aside from speaking about his son-in-law, Vlad talked with Mathew about the fine art of media training. He mentioned that Omarion was well-trained per the singer's answers to question regarding his groupmate Fizz dating the mother of his children, Apryl Jones. "Omarion is a great young man," Mathew said, noting that he's known the B2K singer since he was 14-years-old. "He was a great kid...I know him very well. I didn't know about this interview, but it makes me proud to know he did a great job. It makes me proud because I know Chris Stokes is an incredible manager and doesn't get the credit for that." Watch Mathew's clip below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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