In a powerful and deeply personal new memoir titled Matriarch, Tina Knowles, the iconic mother of Beyoncé and Solange, is pulling back the curtain on her journey — not just as a mother to global superstars, but as a woman who spent years standing strong for everyone but herself.
For decades, Tina has been known as the unwavering force behind her daughters’ rise, balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and public scrutiny. But in Matriarch, she opens up about the emotional cost of being a working mom who put everyone else first, revealing a story filled with vulnerability, strength, and self-discovery.
“I was always the fighter for my kids,” she writes. “But I didn’t always fight for me.”
A Hidden Battle: Breast Cancer Diagnosis 💗
In one of the most emotional revelations in the book, Tina shares that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year — a health battle she kept private while continuing to show up for her family and community.
“It shook me,” she admits. “But it also woke me up.”
Tina says the diagnosis forced her to reassess her life, her health, and her priorities — sparking a journey of healing and reclaiming her voice.
Strength in Vulnerability 🌱
Matriarch doesn’t just highlight the glamour of red carpets and Grammys — it tells the story of a woman who has faced betrayal, heartbreak, and self-neglect, only to rise again with clarity and grace.
From her divorce to her struggles with self-worth, Tina holds nothing back, offering readers — especially women and mothers — a raw and relatable portrait of resilience.
A Legacy Beyond the Spotlight ✨
While the world knows Beyoncé as “Queen Bey” and Solange as a creative powerhouse, Matriarch reminds us that behind every strong woman is often another strong woman — one who may not seek the spotlight, but who built the stage.
Now, Tina Knowles is stepping into her own.