Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé’s father/manager Mathew Knowles jointly announced that they are ending their working relationship. “Mathew Knowles has been a positive influence in my career,” Rowland said in a statement.
"Mathew Knowles has been a positive influence in my career," Rowland said in the statement. "I have had great success under his guidance — both as a member of Destiny's Child and with my solo projects. Although we have decided to part ways professionally, the Knowles family and the entire Music World Entertainment team will always be my family."
The move comes more than a year after Rowland's last album, 2007's Ms.Kelly. The album was delayed a number of times, and upon its release, the project featuring the single "Like This," failed to live up to the commercial success of her debut, which sold over 500,000 copies and was certified gold.
Rowland was practically raised by the Knowles family, making the split that much more surprising. The singer moved into the Knowles' Texas home during the formation of Destiny's Child and often refers to Beyoncé as her sister. Mathew Knowles acknowledged their ties, saying Rowland will always continue to be a part of the Knowles clan.
He also stressed that no animosity was involved in this business separation.
As of press time, it is unclear if Rowland has retained new management.
