After the release of two commercially unsuccessful solo albums, former Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland and Knowles Family patriarch Mathew Knowles have announced that he will no longer manage her career.

According to both, the split is amicable and they will always remain family.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Mathew said:

“After a very positive meeting between Kelly Rowland and myself, we have amicably agreed to end our professional relationship. My company, Music World, will continue to manage Destiny’s Child as a group. As an artist Kelly has incredible talent and I only wish her the best. We will always be family first and foremost and as a dad I can only have love for Kelly.”

Kelly also released a statement:

“Matthew Knowles has been a positive influence in my career. I have had great success under his guidance–both as a member of Destiny’s Child and with my solo projects. Altough we have decided to part ways professionally, the Knowles family and the entire Music World Entertainment team will always be my family.”

Kelly, who turns 27 next month, did not say who her new manager will be.

Good luck to Kelly. We think under new management, she can make her mark as a solo artist.