Here’s a jaw-dropping moment that’s got everyone talking: Mathew Knowles left a PIX 11 anchor speechless with an awkward response about his ex-wife Tina Knowles’ role in Destiny’s Child. But here’s where it gets controversial—while Tina is widely celebrated for styling the group’s iconic looks and designing their costumes before they hit superstardom, Mathew seemed to need a reminder during a recent interview with Kendis Gibson. And this is the part most people miss—despite Tina’s undeniable contributions, the conversation took an unexpected turn that’s sparking debates everywhere.
During the interview for Gibson’s Kandid with Kendis show, Gibson praised Tina’s efforts, saying, ‘You’ve earned your flowers… You guys put in the work, and obviously the talent was there.’ Mathew’s response? A calm but puzzling, ‘What work did she put in?’ Gibson, visibly stunned, reminded him of Tina’s role in styling the group’s hair and image. Mathew eventually acknowledged, ‘You’re absolutely right,’ but the damage was done. The interview ended abruptly, with Gibson asking, ‘Did I say something wrong?’
Here’s where opinions start to clash—Mathew later claimed Gibson arrived late and focused too much on Tina, rather than the intended topic: Destiny’s Child’s tribute concert. An insider, however, disputed this, saying Gibson was on time and simply ‘giving them their flowers.’ So, who’s telling the truth? It’s a he-said, she-said scenario that’s left fans divided.
To add another layer, Mathew and Tina divorced in 2011 after 31 years of marriage, but they’ve maintained a united front, even supporting each other’s projects. Tina, who recently finalized her divorce from Richard Lawson, continues to back Mathew’s endeavors, including his Destiny’s Child Iconic: Reimagined Tribute concert tour. Meanwhile, Mathew celebrated his 12-year anniversary with current wife Gena Avery in 2025. But here’s the real question—does Mathew’s awkward response reflect a genuine oversight, or is there more to the story? Let’s discuss in the comments—what do you think about Tina’s role in Destiny’s Child, and was Mathew’s reaction fair?
