{"id":2231242,"date":"2026-01-12T06:59:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T06:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2231242"},"modified":"2026-01-12T06:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T06:59:27","slug":"beyonces-former-manager-says-singer-is-not-motivated-by-money-after-reaching-billionaire-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/beyonces-former-manager-says-singer-is-not-motivated-by-money-after-reaching-billionaire-status\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s Former Manager Says Singer Is &#8216;Not Motivated By Money&#8217; After Reaching Billionaire Status"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/beyonce\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Beyonc\u00e9;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Beyonc\u00e9<\/strong><\/a> officially became the fifth billionaire musician in December 2025, but her dad, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/mathew-knowles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mathew Knowles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Mathew Knowles<\/strong><\/a>, said the singer is &#8220;not motivated [by] money.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a new interview, Mathew, who managed Beyonc\u00e9 from the start of her career until 2011, said that his daughter&#8217;s riches resulted from her hard work, but becoming ultra-wealthy was never her priority.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s Dad Opens Up About Daughter Reaching Billionaire Status<\/h2>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Mathew Knowles before entering 'Good Morning America.'\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1487\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/TuTichwjacgZU_HuUG_kKQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0ODc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/218d5e100b8abbc535f63215203f9749\"\/><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to an earlier report from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/beyonc-joins-billionaire-club-concluding-164527900.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Blast;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">The Blast<\/a>, Beyonc\u00e9 became a certified billionaire in December 2025. Forbes first reported the news, citing Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s record-breaking &#8220;Cowboy Carter&#8221; tour, her Christmas Day Netflix halftime performance, and her lucrative collaboration with Levi&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Speaking with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/01\/11\/entertainment\/money-isnt-billionaire-beyonce-s-motivator-according-to-her-dad-mathew-knowles\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Page Six;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Page Six<\/a>, Mathew reflected on his daughter&#8217;s latest milestone and said that the &#8220;BOSS&#8221; singer is &#8220;not motivated [by] money.&#8221; In fact, he suggested that money is one of the last things on the mother of three&#8217;s mind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I\u2019ve never heard Beyonc\u00e9 ever talk about money\u2026 It\u2019s always been, \u2018How can I make my fans happy? How can I be the best at what I\u2019m doing?'&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Beyonc\u00e9 Became A Billionaire Through Her Hard Work And Successful Career<\/h2>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 stuns in glittering ensemble created by Brazilian brand PatBo during Renaissance tour.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gZF9j_huiZ0TlhWdOFOXbw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/6f3b027f08e06b666f470fff2769073b\"\/><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p>PatBo \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mathew said that Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s riches &#8220;came with her success.&#8221; However, it&#8217;s never been her primary goal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Indeed, Beyonc\u00e9 has had a storied career, debuting in the &#8217;90s as part of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/destinys-child-reunites-final-performance-143056058.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:iconic girl group;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">iconic girl group<\/a> Destiny&#8217;s Child before launching her solo career, which generated international hits including &#8220;Crazy In Love&#8221; and &#8220;Single Ladies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the summer of 2025, Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s &#8220;Cowboy Carter&#8221; tour became the highest-grossing country tour of all time after raking in nearly $408 million at the box office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Throughout the show, Beyonc\u00e9 set several records at different stadiums, including Los Angeles&#8217; SoFi Stadium and London&#8217;s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Beyonc\u00e9 Fans Weren&#8217;t Pleased With Lainey Wilson&#8217;s Christmas Day Look<\/h2>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 during NFL halftime show.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/TXvihqgB_ekJPhkFPWwnMQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/ca850ef51fb152f95d6c487d8f8a3c5a\"\/><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Netflix<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Beyonc\u00e9 fans recently went after country singer Lainey Wilson for allegedly copying the singer&#8217;s Christmas Day look during her performance with Snoop Dogg on Netflix.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/lainey-wilson-under-fire-fans-141543378.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:official images;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">official images<\/a>, Wilson wore an all-white, western-inspired ensemble for the special performance, similar to Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s look the year before.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;So, once again&#8230; they copied Beyonc\u00e9,&#8221; one user wrote online. &#8220;Baby, I swear it&#8217;s deja vu,&#8221; another user said. &#8220;So, y&#8217;all copied and pasted last year&#8217;s performance? Got it&#8230;&#8221; a third posted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Other users, however, rushed to Wilson&#8217;s defense, reminding the BeyHive that the &#8220;Heart Like A Truck&#8221; singer welcomed the Houston native&#8217;s foray into the genre following the release of &#8220;Texas Hold &#8216;Em&#8221; and &#8220;16 Carriages.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I love it,&#8221; Wilson said of Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s music. &#8220;The more the merrier. I&#8217;m like, again, it&#8217;s about storytelling. It&#8217;s just about making people feel at home, and everybody wants to feel at home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Hey, you know what? Everybody is going to have something to say about everything. I bet you wouldn&#8217;t say it to her face,&#8221; she added. &#8220;I love Beyonc\u00e9.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Man Who Allegedly Stole Unreleased Music From The Singer Makes Plea In Court<\/h2>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9 posing on the red carpet. \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"993\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6FgtwdVQjZEX3kLP3ozXFA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzNDU7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/429e0b517268615043c9000620e94eb3\"\/><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.live5news.com\/2026\/01\/08\/man-accused-stealing-unreleased-beyonc-music-pleads-not-guilty\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:WCSC 5;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">WCSC 5<\/a>, a man accused of breaking into a rental vehicle used by Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s team members has pleaded not guilty in an Atlanta court.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kelvin Evans was charged with the intent to commit theft and criminal trespass after allegedly stealing hard drives &#8220;containing unreleased music, show plans, AirPods and a MacBook Pro.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The reported break-in occurred on July 8, according to Atlanta police. Law enforcement responded to Krog Street NE, where the alleged break-in took place in a parking garage, per <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/beyonc-yet-released-music-stolen-003043614.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Blast;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">The Blast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Is Bey Gearing Up For ACT III Of Her Trilogy?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/beyonc-f1-appearance-sparks-rumors-211504280.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:recent appearance;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">recent appearance<\/a> at the Formula One race in Las Vegas, Nevada, in November 2025, had the BeyHive buzzing! The &#8220;LEMONADE&#8221; singer arrived at the racing event sporting a custom Louis Vuitton jumpsuit that highlighted the 43-year-old&#8217;s figure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Queen Bey uploaded a short clip of herself and champion Lewis Hamilton taking a &#8220;hot lap&#8221; around the track. She captioned the post, &#8220;Give it to Mama,&#8221; a nod to her 2006 sophomore album &#8220;B&#8217;Day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Beyond her fashion, fans couldn&#8217;t contain their excitement about Bey&#8217;s presence at F1 because they believed her attire was a hint at the upcoming third and final part of her three-act project.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Act 3 begins. This is not a drill everyone. Beyonc\u00e9 does NOTHING without intention. We. Are. About. To. Be. 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