Bringing Taylor Swift on Stage was 'All Beyonce,' Says Dad

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Mathew Knowles is a proud papa, saying he had two reasons to be happy at the MTV VMA's -- daughters Beyonce and Solange.

Both talented ladies performed at the annual awards show; Knowles manages both daughters. Singing aside, Beyonce truly shined when she gave the stage to Taylor Swift to let her have "her moment" after Kanye West interrupted Taylor's acceptance speech for Best Female Video, saying Beyonce's "Single Ladies" was the best.

"It wasn't my decision to bring Taylor out," the doting dad tells Us magazine. "It was all Beyonce's decision. I want to be clear about that. My job is to execute and come up with some ideas, but ultimately that was Beyonce's decision."

"I can only say it was a proud night for me as a manager, but more importantly as a father," he adds. "I've always said the thing that makes me most proud about Beyonce is not how many records she sold or how many plaques she has or how many awards; it's that she's a genuine good person," he tells Us. "I know it's hard for people to believe that she can really be that nice of a person, but she really is."

Published 9/15/09 by the Insider

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  • Kanye your all up on Jay-Z nuts ! Kiss-Ass ...bet you wont do that to Snoop huh ! Taylor you rock girl !
    Anonymous 10/18/09 Reply
  • ohh how cute beyonce you are o nice
    Anonymous 10/5/09 Reply
  • Kanye's still a Jackass! Hey Taylor, you and I have the same B-day! Haaaayyyyy!!
    Anonymous 9/23/09 Reply
  • kanye, you are it.keep your head up, dog!
    Anonymous 9/20/09 Reply
  • i dnt like kanye...i dnt listen to him noe more i cnt stand meen ppl it wass totally in the wrong nd i congrates beyonce on lettin taylor swift recieve ha time...nd taylor congrates on the award
    Anonymous 9/18/09 Reply
  • KANYE IS A COWARD, THIS IS HIS fourth, FIFTH TIME HE HAS DONE THIS. drink SOME COURAGE AND GO ON STAGE ...YEA... HE is the REAL Man. he IS WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAID HE IS A jACK .aS .All RIGHT... Boycott KANYE WEST.... And all who hasn't cut ties with...
    Anonymous 9/18/09 Reply
  • I think kanye was just trying to get attention from the crowd and I also think he is just letting oose ever sens his mom passed away he just thinks he can do what ever and its was very dumb of what he said. I believe beyonce was being the bigger...
    Anonymous 9/16/09 Reply
  • To forgive some one for anything is a very positive thing, it helps to clear your soul and mind of negative clouds that tends to follow you all the time. Forgiving is the first step towards healing. www.storefronthouse.blogspot.com
    Anonymous 9/16/09 Reply
  • kanye west is an
    Anonymous 9/16/09 Reply
    • kanye west in a and he is poop and crap
      Anonymous 9/16/09
  • beyonce is a goddess
    Anonymous 9/16/09 Reply
  • HE IS A GREAT ARTIST,AND HAS CLASS?He just speaks his mind,but I understand he has no ryt to grab d drama frm TAYLOR,but her music sucks!Really sucks,,,Beyonce is better,Taylor cant even dance like beyonce,She is talented,hot body,a very good...
    Anonymous 9/16/09 Reply
    • yu ass for reals shut yup she young she new to the game chills yo yu wack 4 reals.
      Anonymous 9/18/09
  • Love ur MUSIC kanye,LOVE IT
    Anonymous 9/16/09 Reply
  • Beyonce is good person now but wait until she makes a mistake one day,all of you haters will be insulting her just like you are doing to Kanye...
    Anonymous 9/15/09 Reply
  • Time and place West....Way to go Beyonce, congratulations Taylor. Were is the CLASS??? WEST???
    Anonymous 9/15/09 Reply
    • he never had it
      Anonymous 9/18/09
  • Oh i just wanted to give Beyonce a big hug for what she did! Amazing..
    Anonymous 9/15/09 Reply