Beyoncé Keeping Dad as Manager Despite Reports

*Camp Beyoncé released a statement this week refuting online reports that she dumped her father Mathew Knowles as her manager.

“Contrary to false rumors online, Beyoncé and her manager Mathew Knowles unequivocally have had and continue to have a close personal and business relationship,” read a release from the singer’s rep in response to an item from MediaTakeOut.com.

“Mathew Knowles is the sole and exclusive manager of Beyoncé,” the rep continued.

Meanwhile, news broke on Monday (Aug. 30) that Beyonce is back in the studio working on a new album with producer Ne-Yo.