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Mathew Knowles backtracks on Beyonce, Kelly Rowland sexual harassment comments

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Mathew Knowles has backtracked on comments he made alleging two members of the R&B group Jagged Edge sexually harassed singers Beyonce and Kelly Rowland.

Knowles, Destiny's Child's former music manager, claimed two members of Jagged Edge sexually harassed the girls on a tour bus back in the day.

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Mathew, 67, made the shocking claims in an interview with Vlad TV to promote his latest book Destiny's Child: The Untold Story.

He told DJ Vlad that two members of the R&B group made sexual advances towards his daughters, Beyonce and Kelly, when their groups toured together in the early 2000s.

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"I got a call from Kelly and Beyoncé ... saying that they were constantly being harassed by two of the members in Jagged Edge," he said. "I couldn't have that. I literally had to put the guys off the bus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana."

"Now, remember the girls are minors: They're 16-years-old, the guys are 21- and 22-years-old," said Mathew.

But now he is clarifying his comments after Jagged Edge reportedly threatened legal action.

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Mathew's scandalous allegations prompted social media users to guess the two members were the group's sex symbols Richard Wingo, left, and Kyle Norman, right.

The group's twin lead singers Brandon and Brian Casey were in relationships with Destiny's Child members LaTavia Roberson and LaToya Luckett at the time.

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Speaking to the New York Post's gossip column Page Six, Mathew changed his tune, explaining: "I feel the need to clarify that I did not say the girls were sexually harassed while on tour with Jagged Edge in the 2000s. I said 'harassed.'"

Mathew said he didn't mean to imply the guys physically assaulted the girls on the bus.

"The term 'sexual harassment' may imply to some to mean physical advances. I would classify the harassment they encountered more as unwelcome and inappropriate remarks to minors from adults who should have known better."

Neither Beyonce, Kelly nor Jagged Edge has responded to the allegations made by Mathew.
 

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Mathew Knowles: R&B Group Jagged Edge Sexually Harassed Beyonce, Kelly Rowland

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Mathew Knowles claims members of R&B group Jagged Edge sexually harassed his daughters Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland when they toured together in the nineties.

Mathew made the shocking allegations in an exclusive interview with DJ Vlad, of Vladtv.com. No charges were ever filed against the two group members.

Mathew, who was Destiny's Child's music manager, said the harassment occurred when Destiny's Child and Jagged Edge toured together in the nineties.

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Mathew, 67, said he acted swiftly when Beyonce and Kelly called him from the tour bus to complain that two of the boys were "constantly" sexually harassing them.

"I got a call from Kelly and Beyoncé ... saying that they were constantly being harassed by two of the members in Jagged Edge," he said. "I couldn't have that. I literally had to put the guys off the bus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana."

"Now, remember the girls are minors: They're 16-years-old, the guys are 21- and 22-years-old," said Mathew, who is promoting his new book, Destiny's Child: The Untold Story.

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Jagged Edge, who were signed to Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Records, are best known for their hit songs including "I Gotta Be", "He Don't Love U", and "Let's Get Married." The group is comprised of twin lead singers Brandon and Brian Casey and sex symbols Kyle Norman and Richard Wingo.

Mathew didn't specify which members of Jagged Edge harassed the Destiny's Child members, who were popular for their harmonious singing and scantily dressed performances.

Mathew said he acted within his fiduciary duty to stop the harassment, as a music manager.

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"I have a fiduciary duty with minors, by the law, there's a certain way I have to manage that."

He said the incident "began all this drama" that resulted in Destiny's Child members LaTavia Roberson and LaToya Luckett acquiring new management and leaving the group in 2000.

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He said he received a certified letter from a lawyer acting as the "interim manager" for LaTavia (pictured left) and LaToya (not pictured).

Mathew responded that LaTavia and LaToya contributed only 5% of the vocals to the group - and, ultimately, they were gone from the group.

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Medical Minute: Beyonce’s Father, Mathew Knowles Reveals He Has Breast Cancer

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Beyonce's dad, Mathew Knowles, revealed he is battling breast cancer. Knowles, 67, revealed his cancer diagnosis in an interview with "Good Morning America" that's set to air on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

Knowles, who is the former manager of Destiny’s Child, sat down with Michael Strahan to discuss his diagnosis, his treatment and the implications for his family.

Breast cancer is rare in males. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, only 1 in 1,000 males are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Breast cancer usually occurs in males who have inherited a mutation on the BRCA genes that suppresses cancerous tumors.

Not all breast tumors are cancerous. Noncancerous breast tumors are called benign tumors or fibrocystic breasts.

The most common type of breast cancer in males is called infiltrating ductal carcinoma, which means invasive cancer in the ducts near the nipples.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of breast cancer include:

  • A painless lump or thickening in your breast tissue
  • Skin changes on your breast, such as dimpling, puckering, redness
  • Changes to your nipple, such as redness or scaling
  • A nipple that begins to turn inward
  • Discharge from your nipple

    • If you have any of the signs and symptoms, notify your doctor or healthcare provider immediately for an evaluation.

    If not caught early breast cancer may invade the nearby lymph nodes and spread rapidly around the body (metastatic cancer).

    Diagnosis

    Diagnosis of breast cancer is made after an abnormality of the breast is found. Diagnostic tests include mammography, ultrasound, and a biopsy of part or all of the mass for further analysis under a microscope.

    The doctor performs a biopsy of the breast tumor and/or the lymph nodes with a needle and a local anesthetic. Sometimes the biopsy requires more than a fine needle. An incision is made and more of the mass is removed for testing.

    Treatment for male breast cancer depends on the size of the tumor and other factors such as cancer staging (1-4), the general health of the patient and the patient's age.

    Treatment

    Treatment includes chemotherapy, radiation, hormones (Estrogen) and surgery to remove the tumor. Treatment is individualized for every patient.

    This has been your Medical Minute.
     

    More Info On the Web

    What Is Breast Cancer in Men? - Cancer.org

    Male breast cancer, Symptoms and Causes - Mayo Clinic

    Male Breast Cancer Treatment - Cancer.gov
     

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    Beyonce’s Father Had No Idea She Was Pregnant With Twins

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    When Beyonce Knowles caused an online sensation with her pregnancy news, her father, Mathew Knowles, learned about her pregnancy along with the rest of the world.

    Mathew, who is Beyonce's former manager, said he had no idea his own daughter was pregnant until he started receiving congratulatory text messages.

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    First Picture of Beyonce’s Sister – and She’s Cuter Than Blue Ivy

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    Beyonce is not going to like this. If you recall, Beyonce's father Mathew Knowles was hit with another paternity suit. Well word has it that the 33-year-old singer worked hard behind the scenes to keep her father's biological daughter out of the public eye. Now we know why.

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    Beyonce and Solange Welcome Another Brother

    Exclusive - Beyonce, Jay-z, & Solange Knowles Out On Famiy Lunch After Infamous Elevator Brawl

    Cantina singer Beyonce and her sister Solange welcomed a second little brother whom they will probably never meet. Bey's promiscuous father, Mathew Knowles, has apparently knocked up yet another willing groupie at age 63. He is already paying child support (albeit a minuscule sum) to his former side piece Alexsandra Wright.

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    Mathew Knowles Hit With Another Paternity Suit

    Mathew Knowles Hit With Another Paternity Suit

    Human beings were designed to reproduce. So it should come as no surprise that Beyonce's father, Mathew Knowles, is doing what he was specifically designed to do. At his age (63), he might as well sow his wild oats while he still can.

    Knowles has already acknowledged the paternity of his first son born out of wedlock to Alexsandra Wright (pictured above).

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    Mother of Beyonce’s Half Brother Receiving “Thousands” of Death Threats

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    Alexsandra Wright, the mother of Mathew Knowles' only son Nixon Knowles, lost her case that would've forced Knowles to increase child support payments.

    A judge ruled that Knowles, the father of singer Beyonce, was all caught up on his child support payments, and that he didn't owe Wright any more cash for at least 2 years.

    Now Wright is hitting the talk show circuit complaining bitterly that she and her son are flat broke and forced to move out of their comfortable suburban house and into a donated mobile home in a run-down trailer park.

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    Beyonce and Solange Skip Their Father’s Wedding

    Beyonce and Solange Knowles skip dad's wedding

    Raise your children with Love and understanding while they're still young and always be there for them, because if you don't, they won't be there for you later. Mathew Knowles, father of singers Beyonce and Solange Knowles, wed his 2nd wife last weekend, but the sisters did not attend. Beyonce fired her father as her manager after the music executive impregnated a female employee while still married to Bey's mother, Tina Knowles. The Knowles' divorced soon after his illegitimate son was born in 2011. Beyonce and Solange barely speak to their father now.

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