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It’s official. Kelly Rowland is parting ways with her long-time manager Matthew Knowles, the father of superstar Beyonce. Kelly Rowland has received great success in Europe, but did not get great reviews in the U.S. She released her album entitled simply “Ms. Kelly” in 2007 and it sold less than 500,000 copies nationwide. People say her album was pushed back to make room for Beyonce’s successful “B-Day” album. In an official jiont statement, Knowles and Rowland said their split was amicable.

“Mathew Knowles has been a positive influence in my career. I have had great success under his guidance—both as a member of Destiny’s Child and with my solo projects,” stated Rowland.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Mathew said:

“After a very positive meeting between Kelly Rowland and myself, we have amicably agreed to end our professional relationship. My company, Music World, will continue to manage Destiny’s Child as a group. As an artist Kelly has incredible talent and I only wish her the best. We will always be family first and foremost and as a dad I can only have love for Kelly.”

Do you think Matthew Knowles focused on Beyonce more than Kelly Rowland’s career?

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