Celebrity Justice
Beyonce's Dad Slapped with Paternity Suit

TMZ has learned a woman has filed a paternity case against Beyonce's dad, Mathew Knowles.

Matthew Knowles

We've learned Alexsandra Wright filed the case in L.A. County Superior Court. Wright lives in L.A. -- she works in the name-branding business. We're told she's in her late 30s.

Wright, who is 6-months pregnant, filed the case last week, alleges Knowles is the father. Sources say Wright is repped by Neal Hersh, who is currently repping Lamar Odom in the prenup negotiations with Khloe Kardashian.

Mathew has been married to Tina Knowles since 1980.

Mathew could not be immediately reached for comment. Ditto Neal Hersh.



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1. Not sure how much I believe of this :/

Posted at 5:21PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by Rose

2. Another class act !

Posted at 5:24PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by feebee

3. If I was married to the Joker, I'd cheat on her too

Posted at 5:27PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by JoeP

4. sounds like another papa Joe Jackson...damn shame

Posted at 5:27PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by MZLB

5. Wjy can't these men just keep their jeans zipped! Why the hell get married if you still want to be with others how stupid

Posted at 5:30PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by dana

6. He must hanbg out with Joe Jackson

Posted at 5:29PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by yikes

7. Hmmmmm, must be all them "single ladies" his daughter was screeching about!

Posted at 5:31PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by Vaz Ektomi

8. I know people that's been in the music industry so I've heard about his womanizing ways. Not a surprise, but surprised that it took this long to catch up with him.

Posted at 5:30PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by AStorm

9. Matthew and Tina Knowles have been quietly separated for years.

Posted at 5:31PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by Jai

10. he must be taking notes from joe jackson.

Posted at 5:37PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by Rania

11. I am SO sick of these men that get a little bit of money and fame, so they go out and CHEAT on their wives that were with them during their sorry ass looser days when he didn't have ANY money OR his DAUGHTERS money! Ass wipe!!!!

Posted at 6:06PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by SKANK

12. Mathew Knowles (born January 9, 1951) is an American music executive and manager from Gadsden, Alabama.
Knowles is an alumnus of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, and he is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Knowles once worked as a six-figure employee before quitting his job to manage Girl's Tyme, later known as Destiny's Child. Mathew Knowles has been a executive producer or producer to many projects released by group and others. He is one of the executive producers of the 2009 thriller Obsessed which stars his oldest daughter Beyoncé.
In 2003, Knowles founded his own record label, Music World Entertainment. The record label is a division of the major label Columbia Records. The label produced many artist such as Beyoncé Knowles, Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland, and Solange Knowles, Sunshine Anderson, Trin-i-tee 5:7, The Pastor Rudy Experience, and Lil J. Xavier.
Mathew Knowles has also started or managed Music World Music. Music World Music is the label division of Music World Entertainment. This division consists of four imprints; Music World Kids, Compadre Records, Spirit Rising, and the digital label Hits Revealed. Music World’s artist roster includes artists signed to major label partners such as Columbia, Geffen Records and Interscope Records.
Knowles is married to stylist and House of Dereon owner Tina Knowles; together, they have two daughters, R&B singers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, both of whom are managed by Mathew. Knowles and his family are members of St. John's Methodist Church in Houston, Texas.

Posted at 5:41PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by LIFE IS LIFE

13. I am very, very sorry to say this, I apologize so much - but isn't Beyonce's father's nose a string image of a man's private parts?

Posted at 5:45PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by A.B.

14. ANOTHER SLIME BALL.............HE'S A POS ANYWAY!!!

Posted at 5:48PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by ASHLEE

15. I am very, very sorry to say this, I apologize so much - but isn't
Beyonce's father's nose a striking image of a man's private parts?

Posted at 5:48PM on Oct 2nd 2009 by A.B.

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