Jagged Edge Responds To Accusation They Harassed Beyoncé & Kelly Rowland

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Jagged Edge
They say it's a lie.

They're a well-respected R&B group from the 1990s and early 2000s that are responsible for hits that are still played at weddings worldwide, but their name has been included in some controversial remarks. Beyoncé's father Mathew Knowles recently sat down with VladTV and made some serious accusations about the quartet.

Mathew is getting things in order for the release of his tell-all book that will reportedly detail his life as the high-rolling manager of Destiny's Child, and he claims that while the girls were just teens on tour with Jagged Edge—Brian Casey, Brandon Casey, Richard Wingo, and Kyle Norman—two of the 20-something-year-olds were giving Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland problems.

"Now remember, the girls are minors," Mathew said. "They're 16-years-old the guys are 21, 22-years-old... I got a call from Kelly and Beyoncé—and I talk about this in the book in detail—saying that they were constantly being harassed by two other members of Jagged Edge. I couldn't have that." The protective father didn't name exactly who those Jagged Edge members were, but Brian Casey took to his Instagram to accuse Mathew of using the story in an attempt to sell books.

Both Brian and the official Jagged Edge Instagram account shared a photo of the words "A lie don't care who tell it," but over on Bian's page he shared a few more thoughts. "One thing I have learned from my 20plus years in this business and it’s always something," Brian wrote. "It’s actually funny how far people go to sell something 🤦🏽‍♂️lol but I give All Praises To The Most High At all times Shalawam love ones."

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.