Beyonce’s Dad Says Her Skin Tone Made Her More Successful
NEW YORK - JUNE 23: (EXCLUSIVE) (L-R) Singer Beyonce Knowles (C) poses with her father and manager Matthew Knowles and her mother Tina Knowles at the "Beyonce: Beyond the Red Carpet auction presented by Beyonce and her mother Tina Knowles along with the House of Dereon to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation June 23, 2005 in New York City. The exhibition will showcase 18-24 costumes worn by Beyonce chronicling her film, television and video appearances. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Matthew Knowles is promoting his new book “Racism From the Eyes of a Child” and in a recent interview says Beyonce may not be as successful as she is if her skin was darker. Speaking on race in the music business, he says “When it comes to Black females, who are the people who get their music played on pop radio? Mariah Carey, Rihanna, the female rapper Nicki Minaj and my kids.”
He also admitted he thought Beyonce’s mom Tina was white when they first met.
Do you agree with Matthew’s opinion of Beyonce’s success?
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