13 Interesting Facts About Tina Knowles' Boo-Thang Richard Lawson

Did you know? 13 Interesting Facts About Tina Knowles’ Boo-Thang Richard Lawson

Last week Tina Knowles gave an inspiring testimony about her personal trials and triumphs while speaking at a luncheon. She revealed a lot more than we expected, even gushing about her newfound happiness. We didn’t know too many facts about her relationship after her 31 year marriage to Mathew Knowles. Like everyone, he has his skeletons but he seems to make her happy. That’s what’s important, right?

Peep 13 things we found out about Tina Knowles’ boyfriend after the jump.

Bianca Lawson, his daughter, is a popular actress.

He grows an impressive beard.

He’s a veteran, he served a tour in Vietnam.

The mother of his daughter is Denise Gordy, Berry Gordy’s niece. The two were married for 10 years.

His ex-wife has a biological child with Marvin Gaye –who Marvin adopted and raised with his ex wife, her sister. Scandalous.

He had an on going role in the popular TV show Dynasty.

He’s done blaxploitation films.

He says his favorite pasttime is golf.

He has his own acting school.

He’s known Tina Knowles for over 30 years and is friends with her ex, Mathew.

He survived a plane crash — according to his self-written biography.

He played the character “Frank” in the theatrical film, For Colored Girls.

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