Beyonce Knowles’ impact on music and entertainment is second-to-none. An iconic figure through and through, her gorgeous vocals and mesmerizing performances have left fans in awe for three decades. The world knows her for her talent and success but many fans wonder about the singer's personal life, including her family background and the number of siblings she has.
Beyonce’s father, Matthew Knowles, welcomed two children outside of his marriage with Tina Knowles, including Nixon Wright with actress Alexsandra Wright. This week, Wright spoke to The Sun, claiming that Beyonce's half-brother Nixon has no relationship with the superstar and lives in a trailer nearby. “[Beyonce] is a billionaire and just bought the most expensive house in California, 10 miles from where we live,” Wright said, referencing the $200M California mansion that Bey and her husband, Jay-Z, purchased for their family.
Beyonce’s largely acknowledged her father’s infidelity in her music. However, Knowles welcomed two children outside of his marriage to Tina: Nixon Wright and Koi Knowles. Below, we’re exploring Beyonce’s family background, including her half-siblings and step-siblings.
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Beyonce's Immediate Family
Beyoncé was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas, to Mathew Knowles and Tina Knowles. Her parents played a significant role in her career, Mathew acting as her former manager until 2011 and her mother, Tina designing costumes for Destiny's Child.
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Solange Knowles
Beyonce has one younger sister named Solange Piaget Knowles. Born on June 24, 1986, Solange is also a talented musician and has made her mark in the industry as a singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her unique style and distinct musicality, Solange has released several critically acclaimed albums, including A Seat At The Table and When I Get Home.
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The Bond Between Beyonce And Solange
Beyoncé and Solange share a close bond that extends beyond their shared talent. Both sisters have collaborated on various projects, and their support for each other is evident. Despite their individual successes, the Knowles sisters have remained connected and frequently celebrate each other's achievements.
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Half-Siblings: Nixon & Koi
Apart from Solange, Beyonce has a half-brother and a half-sister from her father's side. Her father, Mathew Knowles, had a son named Nixon and a daughter named Koi from different relationships. Nixon’s mother, Alexsandra Wright, has been extremely vocal about the affair she carried out with Mathew Knowles during his marriage to Tina Knowles. Wright revealed in a recent interview that there’s “there has not been any contact” between Nixon and Beyonce, despite apparently living 10 miles from each other.
“My main concern has been dealing with a child that asks, ‘Why doesn’t that person love me?' It’s a very human story and I sit in the bathroom and cry sometimes because I just don’t know how to help him be his own person,” Wright said. She added that Nixon also doesn’t have a relationship with his father.
Additionally, Mathew fathered a second child, Koi Knowles, outside of his marriage with Tina with Taqoya Branscomb. Branscomb previously opened up about the affair that she had with Knowles, although she keeps under the radar these days. She has an Instagram she describes herself as a vegetarian, model, actress and antibully advocate.
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Bianca Lawson
Beyoncé gained a step-sister through her mother Tina's remarriage to actor Richard Lawson. Bianca Lawson, born on March 20, 1979, is an actress known for her roles in popular TV shows such as Pretty Little Liars and Teen Wolf. Lawson and Beyonce have kept their relationship private over the years but they have appeared together in family photographs.
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In Conclusion
Beyonce Knowles's extended family includes not only her immediate relatives but also half-siblings and step-siblings. While Beyonce's half-brother Nixon and half-sister Koi stand as her half-siblings from her father's side, Bianca Lawson and Richard Lawson Jr. have become an integral part of her family through her mother's remarriage.
