In a captivating glimpse into the early days of Beyoncé’s love story, Tina Knowles shares heartwarming details about her daughter’s budding romance with Jay-Z in her new memoir, Matriarch. Dropped on April 22, 2025, the book reveals how a simple friendship blossomed into one of the most iconic relationships in music history.
Tina, 71, recounts how Beyoncé and Jay-Z first connected over the phone in the early 2000s, offering each other support and understanding as they navigated the music industry. “They provided good counsel to each other as they discussed the industry, each sharing a singular confidence in their artistic vision,” Knowles writes.
It all changed when Jay-Z visited Houston for a concert, prompting Tina to invite him over for dinner. As their friendship deepened through calls, Beyoncé confided in her mother about another suitor vying for her attention. While filming Austin Powers in Goldmember, she found herself torn between the two men.
“‘Well, who do you like the most?’” Tina asked her daughter. After some reflection, it became clear: Jay-Z had captured her heart. “Isn’t it humbling how love can begin with such a simple feeling?” Knowles muses, reflecting on the magic of young love.
As Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s relationship grew more serious, Tina had the opportunity to meet Jay’s family, marking the beginning of a beautiful union between the Knowles and Carter families. “Our gatherings would become parties, rich with laughter and storytelling,” she recalls fondly.
When the couple tied the knot in April 2008, Tina was there to design Beyoncé’s stunning wedding dress and help prepare a soul food feast for family and friends. “We had a lady make white curtains to cover the walls and windows… the best food for a night of dancing and family love,” she shares, highlighting the intimate and personal nature of their celebration.
In Matriarch, Tina expresses her admiration for Jay-Z and Kelly Rowland’s husband, Tim Weatherspoon, viewing them both as sons. She praises their roles as devoted fathers to their children, noting the strong family bonds they’ve cultivated.
With three beautiful children—Blue Ivy, 13, and twins Rumi and Sir, 7—Beyoncé and Jay-Z continue to inspire fans around the globe. Tina Knowles’ memoir provides a touching look at the early moments that paved the way for one of music’s most enduring partnerships.
Don’t miss out on Matriarch, available now, for more heartfelt stories and insights into the lives of this iconic family!
