Mathew Knowles has clarified the stunning response he gave when he was asked about Tina Knowles‘ contributions to Destiny’s Child.
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Mathew Knowles Clarifies Stunning Response He Gave When Asked About Tina Knowles’ Contributions To Destiny’s Child
On Wednesday, March 4, Page Six published an exclusive interview with Mathew Knowles, and the outlet questioned him about his now-viral sitdown with PIX 11 News anchor Kendis Gibson. Per the outlet, Mathew explained that he doesn’t “do interviews.” Instead, he has “conversations.”
“I didn’t know what he meant by that,” Mathew explained to Page Six, referring to his conversation with Kendis Gibson. “So, I’m saying, well, calmly, ‘What work did she put in?’ That was a question. I don’t know how it became a comment, but it was a question. If someone diminished what Tina does and just say, she did the hair, and then I come back and say, ‘No, she did the styling, isn’t that me giving flowers?”
Additionally, Mathew told the outlet that he’s “baffled” by the public reaction and the clip’s virality.
“You can’t even find a negative comment I’ve ever said about Tina. So, I don’t get it… People try to bait us all the time to be against each other. There was a complete misrepresentation here – and I’m evaluating all legal remedies at this time,” Mathew added, noting that he and Tina have a “wonderful relationship” and he doesn’t refer to her as his ex-wife. “That’s a negative term… I’ve never referred to Tina as my ex. I’m always positive. She’s my former wife, and I give her the respect of that rather than saying ex.”
Social Media Reacts
Social media users reacted to Mathew Knowles’ clarification of his comments about Tina Knowles’ contribution to Destiny’s Child in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @cbellamy2 wrote, “Gas lighting. Solange called and now he backtracking 😂”
Instagram user @lansa.jpg wrote, “I didn’t even finish watching this bs. He got mad when the man said it was a joint effort and walked off. Let’s be real, we know Ms. Tina did way more than just hair and styling. Being the mother played a huge role in why all those girls are still thriving unlike most teen stars. Tina deserves all her flowers.”
Instagram user @ambernoel___ wrote, “Did he just blame the interviewer?”
More On The Stunning Response Mathew Knowles Gave When Asked About Tina Knowles’ Contributions To Destiny’s Child
As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this week, a clip from Kendis Gibson’s recent sitdown with Mathew Knowles was released, and a portion showed Mathew’s response after Gibson asked Mathew about Tina’s contributions toward Destiny’s Child.
“You’ve earned your flowers. I said the same thing to Ms. Tina Knowles. You guys put in the work, and obviously the talent was there, with your kids and your grandkids,” Gibson said to Mathew.
In turn, Mathew responded with, “What work did she put in?”
After Gibson noted Tina’s contribution to the girls’ image and the project being a “joint effort,” Mathew called for the end of the interview.
