Over the years, Tina Knowles, matriarch of the Knowles family, has been the subject of much controversy and speculation.

Despite her public image as a supportive mother and businesswoman, many insiders and people close to her—including her ex-husbands Mathew Knowles and Richard Lawson, her daughter Solange, and former Destiny’s Child members—have accused her of being controlling, narcissistic, and manipulative.

One of the most persistent claims is that Tina has always favored Beyoncé over Solange, leading to tension between the sisters. Reports suggest that Tina’s clear preference for Beyoncé not only caused rifts in the family but also contributed to Solange feeling overlooked and underappreciated.

The rumored feud between Beyoncé and Solange allegedly reached a peak during the making of Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” album, with Solange notably absent from the project and not publicly supporting it.

Tina’s relationships with her ex-husbands have also been scrutinized. Her marriage to Richard Lawson ended in divorce, with court documents citing irreconcilable differences.

The settlement included a non-disparagement clause, preventing either party from publicly criticizing the other or their children.

Many believe Tina only married Richard to get back at Mathew, her first husband, and once she no longer needed him, she ended the marriage.

Her split with Mathew Knowles was equally messy, involving infidelity and children born out of wedlock. Sources claim Tina prohibited Beyoncé and Solange from having relationships with their half-siblings.

Allegations of colorism and favoritism within Destiny’s Child have also surrounded Tina. Former members and associates claim that Tina orchestrated changes to the group’s image to ensure Beyoncé stood out.

For example, it’s been said that Tina made other members tan to appear darker than Beyoncé and discouraged working with darker-skinned girls, such as Ashley “Tamar” Davis.

Farrah Franklin, a former Destiny’s Child member, has publicly disputed the official story of her exit from the group, instead blaming the Knowles family’s manipulation and claiming Mathew Knowles made inappropriate advances towards her.

She also alleged that Tina was behind efforts to make the other girls less attractive or prominent than Beyoncé, including pushing for hair color changes and specific styling choices.

Other rumors involve Tina allegedly forcing Kelly Rowland to cut her hair so she wouldn’t outshine Beyoncé. While the pixie cut became iconic for Kelly, some believe the decision was less about style and more about keeping Beyoncé as the group’s focal point.

Behind the scenes, both Mathew Knowles and Richard Lawson are rumored to have spoken about Tina’s manipulative “rat ways.”

Former Destiny’s Child members and those close to the family have described her as a master manipulator who prioritized her own interests and Beyoncé’s career above all else—even at the expense of others’ well-being.

While some of these claims remain unverified and are based on personal accounts, they paint a picture of Tina Knowles as a powerful but polarizing figure. Her legacy is not just one of success and style but also of controversy, control, and complicated family dynamics that continue to fuel public debate.