'90s R&B Group Jade FINALLY Confirms The Devastating Rumors Why They're Suing Each Other

[@sarahdavis5674]

Don’t walk away 🎉 still be bumping in 2024

[@roseamberzine5846]

Exactly! WBLS in NYC plays it all of the time.

[@misterbee66]

@@sarahdavis5674 For sure.

[@ericdaniel2638]

@@sarahdavis5674 ,fo real though👍

[@UjoWadjet]

Facts

[@george._sir._gemini.175]

2025

[@ohhiitsjustme3445]

God it pisses me off that SOOOOOO MANY incredible 90s girl groups got FUCKED over by awful labels/management! 🤬😖 Jade was soooo awesome. Coulda been one of the greatest girl groups of all time 😞

[@misterbee66]

For sure.

[@sportinlife1]

They signed a contract. Bottom line. Like every other group that didn’t get what they were supposed to get. They can only blame themselves and their lawyers or lack of good lawyers. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ohhiitsjustme3445]

@@sportinlife1 you know when a young group signs with a label they DONT HAVE LAWYERS to start out. Especially in the 80s/90s, they trusted the people that signed them, thinking they’re best interest would be looked out for!

[@lawball1727]

STOP IT! Every artist signed to a label has a lawyer representing them. No label will sign anyone without a valid contract negotiated by attorneys. Those albums, videos, production costs, songwriters, musicians, studio costs, producers costs, all add up. Plus all the additional advertising and artists money advances. It’s more to the story than simply singing on a album.

[@traveonsmith256]

@@lawball1727no they don’t not every artist have a lawyer til later on look at tlc so many Motown artist

[@MissJaynet]

They were definitely up there with EnVouge and Tlc. Should have been bigger. I wish they could get it together and take advantage of these throwback concerts.

[@jamalsoward8404]

Fuckin' egos!

[@Perfectpearl]

Agreed

[@labelmeposh]

I think Changing Faces was dope too!

[@Elwrt455]

That song "Don't Walk Away" is a timeless masterpiece

[@honeybdream]

Yes!!

[@tamirrasmith-qd9bi]

That was my GROUP

[@misterbee66]

Mine also.

[@josettemarberry7159]

My group too

[@monicamurphy7814]

Yesssssss. ❤❤❤

[@kplayer1324]

Me too

[@Stiners03]

Same!

[@ericdaniel2638]

JADE was my favorite group back then! They should get the same mention as SWV, Xscape, and 702.

[@tibby6163]

Brownstone and En Vogue too 😢..

[@LaVishWon]

*should of.....they ended too early

[@Daintytwinkletoes]

@@LaVishWonshould have. For sure!

[@nerdygirl2316]

Envogue, SWV, JADE

[@Sunshineme2]

They were one hit wonders and please dont confuse them either SWV🤬

[@eversway7540]

"Don't walk away" was a club banger. I recently saw a few girls dancing to it on the Tube. The put the work in and It brought back memories of the 90's.

[@lbushquizeanic1]

The Music Business Needs To Be Regulated!!!!!

[@mysteryof7]

It’s a dirty swamp, the whole industry.

[@jamalsoward8404]

Music industry is fickle and shady. Destroys friendships and families.

[@PaulLyons-v2e]

With an iron fist. For them to still get away with robbing artists is one of life's great mysteries. There should be congressional hearings and testimony by the people who are responsible for labels getting rich, the sings, rapper, guitar players, producers, drummers, keyboardists etc...we have all heard the tale of the broke musical artist a million times. You are right, regulation and guaranteed shared revenue mandated.

[@jamalsoward8404]

@@PaulLyons-v2e that is why you don't put a group together with no chemistry.

[@naeem3484]

Every day of the week was my favorite jam. When you find that one, this song is on repeat. ❤️ So good.

[@wbrcflyer]

Di is my girl from way back. She used to ride my school bus daily. When she boarded the bus, she always was singing. What a beautiful voice❤

[@FCLaney]

Sound like a bitch😂 was too busy when she had time to upstage them and now she wants profits when they work? Girl.

[@tsmc1130]

If I wanted to pursue a singing career, I would want to do background - do what I love without being a public figure.

[@devin837]

Jade is a soft spot for me. I was absolutely obsessed with them. They had beautiful voices. omg and their style was so bomb. That first album was amazing too! Only positive about their internal drama is that no one really knows about it. bc it got bad so late in their careers.

[@KamLife1]

"5, 4 3, 2, Yo time is up"...was my favorite hit, with Jade, follower by 1 woman remix, and I want to love u down, was a club banger in NY, and Jersey clubs back in the Day!

[@danahoward759]

Loved that one.. even my moma loved 5,4,3,2, Yo time is up!😊

[@nerdygirl2316]

Mr. DO Right!

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

It won't be long before you gone, oh baybay😂😂😂I sang to that my ex when it came out😂😂

[@nigelbrown9834]

5,4,3,2 yo time is up and Everyday of the week were the strongest tracks from Jade's 2nd album.

[@ShaShaLuva414]

🎉 I loved Jade ❤ They could really sang and dance. I just knew this girl group was going to become famous

[@MsAmique]

But was Tanya passing for black? She now looks like a middle aged full white woman.

[@finefeatheredfriend9240]

These women were oh so damn fine 😍. And all 3 could sannnnnggg!! They were like a mini En Vogue with a street edge. I hated that they weren’t as successful as SWV and TLC because they certainly could sing circles around both groups 💯!!

[@hopecook2919]

Very Well Said 💯 Facts

[@BesinuwaStreeter]

I loved them!!!!! They shaped the 90s sound with those harmonies and phenomenal vocals! Plus they all looked beautiful. It’s messed up talent like this had to go through mess and then don’t get no props . They will always have a place in my heart..

[@LoungingWithAlfredaK1113]

I loved their style

[@misterbee66]

Indeed.

[@EyEReign]

Me too! I just realized how much they influenced how I dressed and wore my hair back then.

[@velvetnebula]

Same! Their influence still shows up in my style from time to time

[@MrHayes-vh6wl]

Ain’t it crazy how there beauty showed then without being naked and twerking all the time . Like this was a time of pure essence of women and beauty and aura unmatched 🤗🔥🔥🔥

[@AlyseAK]

"Everyday of the week" helped me get the days as of the week together as a child lol

[@Inksplash52]

I was in elementary school when Jade came out, their music is 🔥🔥🔥

[@darrellfikes949]

I listen to some jade every night at work especially their song Mr Do Right 👍

[@arnelevans4803]

I'm going to start listening to them at work too

[@larissastuckey6214]

That’s my jam

[@rozchristopherson648]

Young people wanting to go into the music industry need to take time to learn the BUSINESS rather than being so eager to sign record deals and perform in front of an audience. If they knew the BUSINESS, then these kinds of issues and problems wouldn’t be occurring with such frequency and predictability.

[@roseamberzine5846]

Exactly! A friend who worked for a major record label said parents and artists rejected advice to seek their own legal counsel before signing because they were desperate which the label exploited.

[@CorCor89]

Donald Passman's book on the music industry needs to be required reading before any artist signs anything!!

[@charlita25]

The more I learned the less I was interested. I stayed in college

[@rozchristopherson648]

@@roseamberzine5846 Yes. Members of TLC complained about their record deal. But Pebbles said she gave them each the standard contract. She told them they were free to have an attorney of their own choosing look over the terms of the contract. But they never sought out an attorney of their own. Instead, they were so eager to get a record deal and to perform that they signed their contracts. Afterward, they complained that Pebbles gave them a bad deal. But they had the chance to have an attorney examine the terms and then negotiate something better. Even their parents should have known to have them consult with an attorney before signing any contract, especially one of that magnitude.

[@rozchristopherson648]

@@charlita25 Good for you. ❤️

[@DawnWWright]

Oh, please ladies work this out!!! You guys are legends!!

[@adroutt1985]

Exactly

[@AmmoShockTroop]

I was wondering what happened to them. Thanks for sharing this.

[@jeraldgardner1481]

Just listened to their first album with my teenage daughter and she loved it. Unfortunately, the music business is ruthless, and then there are too many egos in a group.

[@ClovicePettaway]

I remember all them female bands ! En Vouge, Brownstone, Jade, TLC, SWV, 702, Jade, MoKenstef, we need an UNSUNG on all these former bands 💯 !

[@dantemackey7471]

My college years....TLC...SWV .. Brownstone.. En vogue...702...Xscape.. among others... Girl groups was slamming back in the middle '90s!

[@renstarhurst3302]

I had the pleasure of touring with my Sisters in 1993, I played keyboards and percussion. We performed Arsenio Hall , BET we also did a LIVE BET album. I can tell you that these women were beyond talented, some of the best singers in the biz. Dedicated, hard working, especially at rehearsals. I will forever be grateful to you Joi, Di and Tonya. They gave me my start. The 90s were the best.

[@deangelo8498]

This is what Prince warn artists about and he paid the ultimate price for it.

[@tashagreene1783]

1 of the greatest groups of the 90's. If The Mood Is Right is still my ish

[@MrzNessakay84]

It's crazy when groups want to come back, you'll have one person who is not willing. Then, when they go on tour, they wanna cry foul. Smh 😑

[@adroutt1985]

They harmonized so well together 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I'm still hoping the reunite one day

[@Alondajones8]

The 90s was the best era when it came to music

[@barbarareel71mom1son04]

I loved Jade they're harmonies were tight ❤❤❤

[@jsemone2777]

these young ladies could sang and I still have their music 💿’s wonder what happened to them 🤔I got to share this with my sister she’s a big fan also .

[@tracyshakur4053]

Me too…I’m about to send this to my big sis. We were big fans and love Jade! ❤

[@llcooljean]

One thing we learned about the 90's, GROUPS BREAK UP.

[@Lisa-et7ur]

The music business should be ashamed of them selves 😢

[@Deonte692]

Just like the group TLC they got screwed 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@dontdoda1thang564]

I used to be so in love with Joi Marshall & even told her so. But I'm not surprised about Di Reed she always gave me grandiose vibes. She ignored Joi & Tonya's reunion attempts on 2 occasions bc she was too busy for them & the minute they find a replacement & start booking she writes a cease & desist. Damn!! Who needs enemies when u got friends like that tryna block u while they steady booking gigs?? FYI: Another reason they broke up was bc Tonya Kelly had a jealous & abusive man at the time that she refused to leave & it started interfering with the groups performance schedule a lot.

[@JessicaLanear]

They were one of my favorite groups of the 90s. When I think of 90s fashion they always come to mind with the daisy dukes and combat boots.

[@originallyme4life562]

I loved this group! I still listen to their music..

[@AB_Jax]

Seem impossible that top selling artists could sell so many records & not make a dime. I still bang Jade to the Max. Super sad they couldn't make a comeback work because they really do still have fans out here.

[@vinniemcgheesr.5294]

Why can't we all just get along and make some good music and money?😮

[@JMikelle27]

Looking for Mr. Do Right is my fav song of theirs. I still play it all of the time. ❤

[@jvonte07]

As a young teen in the 90’s I remember seeing these 3 beautiful and talented Queens and being mesmerized. Damn shame how evil the industry was and still is.

[@brahmabkitty03]

Di knows she’s wrong for trying to stop their bag when she’s touring and didn’t start the group

[@erickametcalf8802]

That's exactly what I said. She thought she was hot shit because she was on tour while they were trying to pick up the pieces of their career, but when they decided to move on, she wanted to be hateful. I hope they win

[@mizsevenoneeight685]

So the ladies share use of the trademark, but Di wants to use it to hold over the other member’s heads 🙄 If Joy & Tonya have opportunities to support their livelihood, which Di is passing up for personal reasons (it’s her prerogative), then why should that stop the other two members from capitalizing on opportunities?!? 🤔 Is Di expecting a percentage off of shows she’s not participating in, because that’s what it sounds like from this information. As a fan I’d love to see them perform again!

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

Even if they do, they would still have to kick her a percentage, since they all share in the name.

[@mizsevenoneeight685]

@@sunshinesunflowerz1647 They share a “right of use”, meaning the original group members all have the right to perform under the name. It does not imply that if two members perform and the third opts out of performing they will still share in profits.

[@supernovaleon2447]

​@@mizsevenoneeight685So why have they cancelled their previously planned performances?

[@mizsevenoneeight685]

@@supernovaleon2447 Either a cease & desist was issued that has not yet concluded litigation and/or everything is put on pause for potential liability pending a review of the contract(s)/ownership documents & judges final ruling.

[@freddy8479]

I was one of THE MANY BROTHERS who was ABSOLUTELY VIBING with this group!!!

[@dantefreely5850]

I really liked their BET Listening Party Live cd. I still have it packed in a box somewhere.

[@RAGordy]

IYKYK, back then you were either #TeamJade or #TeamSWV. I chose Jade because their music was fire, but SWV clearly won that battle.

[@Nille0212]

I guess I don’t know, because I loved them both back then and now. 😂😂😂

[@RAGordy]

@@Nille0212 we all did, but you had to pick a team. I remember the radio station in Augusta had people calling in one Saturday afternoon and it was a tie. Good times, music was music.

[@Nille0212]

@@RAGordy we weren’t on that in Chicago. We loved them both, supported both equally and we didn’t pick one or the other. Everyone is different everywhere. Closest thing we had to that was picking between Do or Die and Crucial Conflict lmmfao!

[@RAGordy]

@@Nille0212 😂

[@TheEsquireOfSportsFSU]

No one I knew up and down the east coast back then was doing this. We loved them both. And this "team" stuff is new age nonsense. There were a hundred lanes for everyone to eat in Hip Hop and R&B both in the 90s.

[@goat5018]

love their song with POV - all thru the nite. that needs to be on streaming 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@maletsatsisejake4721]

I LOOOOOVE that song and its video.

[@jj2950]

⁠yes - the video was shot next to ( and in ) a water fountain

[@duanac5406]

Thank you for this video I never knew I needed! Jade to the Max was my first CD! I ❤ them. I had no idea all that happened.

[@os3734]

Right behind En Vogue, they were my favorite girl group of the 90's. Then Zhane, can you do a story on what happened with them?

[@nelldown48]

If I hear dont walk away it takes me back to the 90's

[@shawnwilliams6467]

This is one of my favorite best group I love them so much and I love all of their CDs and songs

[@busybee2033]

I liked Jade...🎼

[@Gavin_Gavalli]

I can see why DI felt that way since she paid for the trademark

[@deewoo2776]

Di Reed and i were at the same Jr. High School back in the day day. 😀 I still play Jade's music regularly.

[@Mizrahim777]

I had a HUGE crush on the lead singer, 😍 ❤❤❤ !!!!!

[@mandy8275]

Some of the best music of my life great memories goosebumps just thinking about it🎶🎶🎶🎉❤️🥳❤️‍🔥✔️

[@dariusbrock2351]

I still listen to them today!

[@OldSchoolTuesdayTurnup]

Hey that’s my footage this video is using I had interviewed Joi Marshall on my show called Old School Tuesday Turn Up back in 2021…

[@exf20]

Talk about good looking women who could blow! Them, EnVogue, Brownstone & Pure Soul were some fine sistas who can actually sing!

[@charlita25]

I liked their cameo in The Inkwell 🎦. They sang “Dancing Machine “

[@Uncbj]

The group jade came out when I was in 4th grade timeless music am 38 now jade we love u ladies

[@monroenealy3696]

It goes way back,further than the 90's.But It's a shame that sooooo many artists "Have Fame But No Fortune".

[@deeperbeauty4147]

Ridiculous to hear what happened to Jade. How Di chose to handle it was petty. She was too busy every-time they asked her to rejoin the group. Then gets mad went they attempt to do it without her.. She can’t have it both ways..What a selfish witch..They could’ve worked it out. Had she not only thought about herself..

[@sunflowerpwr.8821]

She wanted to be compensated for helping to build the name Jade up. She just wanted her cut. Whether she performed or not. She felt entitled I don't know if it was legal or not.

[@dwaynemusik]

Your time is up was my jam!

[@GiGi52020]

Jade was one of my favorite groups. However they should look at it as a Blessing that they were saved from the evil industry.

[@jacalynjohnson4656]

How do these record labels expect people to live?

[@sweetismami28]

They’re snakes that can careless!

[@LadyChatterly]

WELP. Hate her or lover her, Di & her unique features was the FACE of Jade. The group is unrecognizable without her face & voice, so I KNOW that fans were not happy to show up and not see HER.

[@Misscarter86]

They definitely deserved their flowers for real

[@ms.alaraelove1281]

As short as their fame was I watched them literally EVERYDAY in junior high. I walked talked moved dances wore my hair and even set my mommy's answering machine "we'll get back to yooooou" yes I did all three part harmony by myself. These girls were my idols!!!!!!

[@osiawideman4851]

I was a big fan of Jade,when they disappeared I was stunned

[@bobbybrown1002]

Don't Walk Away used to be my favorite, but hearing the live version of Mr Do Right changed that.

[@bowlegg41smith71]

I still bump all their music 🔥❤️🎶

[@reginaldpittman8374]

The other two did right since they owned the name too. She wanted to be in control. Noone will wait on you forever when they can make money off the name. Shalamar the same thing if jody watley doesn't want do it someone will take ur place. Finally, Envogue has done the same thing. Life goes on. I love Jade music.

[@msbaker0819]

There's No Shalamar without Jody Watley!!🤔😏

[@rondacus]

Jay LEEEno. 😂😂😂 Damn A.I. 🙄

[@mysteryof7]

This is so unfortunate that after working together for so long and getting to know each other, these ladies couldn’t find an amenable way to work out their differences to everyone’s benefit.

[@Lisa-et7ur]

These beautiful women were awesome ❤

[@vickiemckay4259]

Jade ⚘️⚘️⚘️

[@shanakeadavis1043]

OMG I LOVE JADE ❤🎉 Mr. Do Right. SO MUCH TALENT!! And classy women. I have and will always LOVE them ❤🎉

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Always loved this group ❤❤❤🌸🌸

[@shannonbroughton732]

This was my group back in the day!!🔥🔥🔥

[@LyricalKnight1]

JADE defined the look and style of beautiful women in the 90s! They were fierce!

[@TREWHIT1]

Nothing but greed! It's terrible. Jade was such a good group.

[@kewsiyehboah9514]

Well Researched & Presented.. Cautionary Tale..

[@LashawnEwing]

I loved Dont walk away, like it came yesterday! ❤

[@TonioPelt]

Hopefully they'll resolve their issues & come 2gether 4real as thee original JADE...#TexasGuy 🤠🫵

[@MrDezydez]

Good college memories music!!

[@supremeclientele1356]

I wanted to be all three of them! 🧡

[@tyronehughes2677]

Jade was my favorite female group back then.I had crushes on all 3 of them!!

[@adroutt1985]

There was too much competition for girl groups back then. The industry destroyed this trio

[@TheMixdancemix]

So many 90's groups have settle their differences and reunited and are doing well giving concerts. Some of these differences are worst than Jade but they worked things out. Granted, these groups may not be the best of friends like before but they knew that there is still a fanbase out there who would like to see them perform together again. Jade still have people who want to see the OG together again. We'll see if it happens.

[@tessjackson6678]

I absolutely LOVED Jade!! ❤️🥰

[@Empresskarrspeaks]

They need to figure it out. They’re the only big girl group that didn’t make a comeback. It’s unfortunate for the fans

[@Dubalow-7]

They were the other SWV of the 90s. When "Don't walk Away" came on you had to dance.

[@2luvis2live]

Jade is still on point. Real music at its finest.

[@Mskoiyasrandomconvos]

I use to love this group!!!!!

[@mnoell35]

Back in the 90’s a song like “Mr. Do Right” went a very long way!!!!

[@Loveismylife6]

Don’t walk away was my jam I always thought I was the 4th member in my head watching the video lol

[@heatherhardy1279]

The record labels always split the groups up