At USF Tampa, Beyonce’s dad will dish on managing Destiny’s Child and more

Mathew Knowles is headed to the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus to give some “Daddy Lessons.”

Knowles, the father and former manager of Beyoncé and Solange, will give a free talk at USF Tampa’s Muma College of Business on Monday morning as part of the school’s “Campus Conversation with a CEO” series.

Music magazine The Fader described Knowles’ relationship with Bey as “loving, but complicated.” He encouraged Beyoncé to join singing competitions as a young child, serving as her first manager when she joined the group Girl’s Tyme at 8 years old.

He stayed on as manager through Beyonce’s Destiny’s Child era and her solo career up until 2011, when she founded her own management company called Parkwood Entertainment.

Beyonce has touched on her relationship with her dad throughout her career, from 2003′s tribute song “Daddy” to her 2016 album “Lemonade,” which some think alludes to infidelity that factored into her parents’ divorce.

In Tampa, Knowles will talk about building Beyoncé’s brand and founding Music World Entertainment, a “global powerhouse with over 450 million records sold.” Other endeavors include work in film and television, publishing and talent management.

If you go

“Campus Conversation with a CEO: Mathew Knowles” takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business (12212 USF Genshaft Drive,Tampa). Doors open at 9 a.m. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Attendees must reserve a ticket via Eventbrite.