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Solange Knowles, the younger sister of Beyoncé Knowles has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Solange is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, designer, businesswoman, and DJ.

Born in Houston Texas, Knowles began her singing career at the age of 16, her most successful album to date is Sol-Angel and The Hadley St. Dreams in 2008. She has recently released 2 studio albums, that reached number nine on the New York music chart. Most of her wealth has derived from the sophomore album that she released last year.

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Knowles has endured many successes, including collaborations with Destiny's Child, nominated for BET Awards and Soul Train Music Award nominations.  She has also been highly regarded for her work as a DJ seeing as in October 2012, Solange, among other celebrities such as Nick Cannon, and Pauly D were nominated for Celebrity DJ Of The Year Award from The Golden Spin Awards.

Knowles married Daniel Smith in February 2004 when she was 17 and he was 19.  That same year on October 18 Knowles gave birth to their son, Daniel Julez Smith, Jr. Knowles has noted that having a child at a young age was difficult at times but is more than grateful for her son that she calls "the greatest unplanned blessing". In October 2007, Solange confirmed that she was no longer with Smith and that they had divorced. They now share custody of their child. After the divorce, Knowles and her Daniel Jr.  moved to Los Angeles, California, where they established their new home

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Solange Knowles has made it clear over the years that she does not want the same fame as her sister Beyonce, she has stated in several intervues that her sister is and always will be her role model but she is very different in her wants and lifestyle. She is an individual who has created her own success with her life and intents to keep it that way.

 

 

 

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2007

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from her album Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams (138,000 copies)

$167,000

2001

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from her album Solo Star (112,000 copies)

$125,000