Tina Knowles to be Honored at 2025 Billboard Women in Music Event
The upcoming 2025 Billboard Women in Music event is set to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of businesswoman Tina Knowles, renowned for being the mother of iconic artists Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. This prestigious event will mark the first time she is awarded the coveted Mother of the Year title, scheduled to take place on March 29 at the YouTube Theatre in Inglewood, California.
Social Media Reactions to the Announcement
Following the announcement on March 21 via The Shade Room’s Instagram, responses from netizens quickly began to flood in. Many users expressed skepticism regarding the award, with some humorously questioning the legitimacy of the selection.
One comment suggested that reality TV star Kris Jenner likely felt irked by the decision. This prompted further discussions, with users proposing alternative celebrity mothers who they felt deserved recognition over Knowles. Notable mentions included Katherine Jackson, mother of the legendary Michael Jackson, and Evelyn Braxton, who is also a mother to six children.
An Insight into Tina’s Journey
The award comes at a poignant moment for Knowles, aged 71, who is set to release her memoir, Matriarch, on April 22. To promote her book, she will embark on a multi-city tour, beginning in Washington, D.C., on April 30, with a finale in London on June 4. The tour will feature notable guests, including former First Lady Michelle Obama, who will join Knowles as a moderator.
Throughout her life, Tina Knowles has openly shared her experiences and challenges as a mother, most recently in discussions at the In Charge & The Power of Kindness summit held in New York City on March 17, 2025. During the event, she reflected on her evolution as a parent and a public figure.
“You are the children you have… I guess you’re pretty good!” – Diane von Furstenberg
Knowles spoke about her growing confidence as she assisted her daughters in their early careers, expressing, “I didn’t start very confident. I started off doing the girls’ hair and then their costumes out of a need… as I did these things, I became more confident.”
“When I had kids, I said, this is one thing I’m not going to screw up. I’m going to put everything I have into it and try to do it right, and I did.” – Tina Knowles
A Celebration of Women in Music
The 2025 Billboard Women in Music event will honor several trailblazing female musicians, producers, and industry executives for their outstanding contributions to music and their communities. Hosted by Laverne Cox, the event will be broadcast live on March 29 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, available on VIZIO WatchFree+.