Claudette Ortiz: I Almost Enlisted in Military Before R&B Divas

www.vladtv.com - Claudette Ortiz opened up to VladTV about the struggles she was facing in life before being offered a part on R&B Divas, and admits that she was considering joining the military at the time.
The City High singer says that she wanted to take advantage of the benefits offered by the military because she wanted to provide a more stable life for herself and her children. Claudette explains that she fell on difficult financial times and is very thankful for the opportunities that opened up to her after joining R&B Divas.
To hear more of Claudette's story, hit the above slide.

[@hidedahenny4253]

Looks like that was difficult for her to speak on, but she was brave. I appreciate her honesty.

[@msjay411]

I think she's beautiful

[@howinooz]

Because she is

[@MUSiCxL0OVER]

I appreciate her honesty...life can be a bitch !

[@chukemmang]

I can watch her talk forever. Very beautiful personality. She's a very strong woman. A perfect mother.

[@blacksilkrose777]

Love sister's story..she is very authentic and transparent about her life. Down to earth and affable...she has immense wisdom...no ego..she knew where her life was and what she needed to do in order to survive and was ready to do so. She is beautifully human...I hope she stays blessed in all she does.

[@LovelyNeNe41]

Goes to show that beauty can only go so far, then life sets in and you have to live it. No matter what. She's a gorgeous woman and it seems like she just made some bad choices. But who hasn't. She's smart, intelligent, grounded and full of talent. She deserves nothing but the best. Praying for you chick.

[@Leo-V]

Picking broke ass men to father her kids was her problem. She had so much talent and she's a tough woman.

[@christieomojo]

poor woman i hope she lands back on her feet just reminds me that we are only ever a few paycheques from being in the same position

[@coreyflemming5732]

this made me feel so good thank you pretty lady for being so humble

[@phillip1516]

Bless her heart, I hope she does well.

[@aldocastanado7511]

I hope Vlad paid Claudette Ortiz for this interview. SMH

[@NiceCharm]

IF I WAS A BALLER I'D SAVE HER LOL

[@002brooklyn]

Yea she probley had her tubes tied so u can hit it raw allll day

[@bigkeezo]

Mark Hill I know that's right hahaha

[@rafaelaalves769]

Mark Hill lol

[@NiceCharm]

***** trying 2 get they music career back on track

[@socc6991]

Indeed

[@troykory]

The struggle.

[@fit2bjustme]

Wow! She has been through it!! After listening to this I better not complain about anything anymore.

[@dulblack215]

I’m saying the samething 😅

[@LaCheleWallace]

Music just isn't working out anymore. I hate to say, but it's not working out for a lot of these old school artists. What good is it if nobody promotes it or responds to it? Also, what can she do differently in Beyonce/Rihanna world? Sure, she's pretty and can sing, but these labels aren't interested. Obviously the independent thing isn't working either. She released a "song" last year and it was completely mediocre and ultimately overlooked. Reality tv is her best bet. Even on reality tv she was boring so I don't know. Good luck though. I love her honesty.

They must make a new original sound that's from them and they need to self produce and write their own music like Stevie wonder does

[@NONcorrupt]

shitz real out here , sometimes recording artist's go thru struggles/she just keeping 100 (can't depend on no record label 2 feed you)

[@deesplayworldtv]

You don't hear too many girls this beautiful speak about hardships...when she spoke about a homeless shelter, I'm thinking 'who would not want to take this gorgeous girl in?' No family members? Nobody? But if she says it happened that way, Pac said it best... 'PEOPLE HAVE TO UNDERSTAND...LIFE'S A BITCH!' She's still gorgeous though. After all of that, something else is going on. That prettiness has some hefty bags rolling with it.

[@danadane8154]

I agree 100% I think her physical beauty and some of the attention it brought her was too much for her. you can see in her eyes that the baggage is heavy.

[@grateful1ne364]

PPL HATE ON U HARDER WHEN UR THIS PRETTY. ESPECIALLY WHEN UR ACTUALLY A GREAT PERSON AND NOT WHAT THEY EXPECT U TO BE. TRUST ME

[@garysmith8073]

@@grateful1ne364 That's true . She seems not to be Clickish or stand offish . Her exhusband reminds me of Dwayne Wayne of Different World . The Good Guy Got the Girl .!!!!

[@treytrey637]

I bet a break up with her is devastating. If I was with this queen I couldn't let that walk out the door.

[@BGambino1215]

All she gotta do is walk in the battlefield ...her looks can kill lol

[@thebagelisbuttered5904]

Damn she bad!

[@thegreatone773]

Salute for the honesty.

[@PhotoLabMP]

I've seen her in person recently and she's tall and thick.

[@ashleym6682]

Tall? she's only 5"5

[@PhotoLabMP]

+Ashley McLean She looked taller than that. She looked to be 5'8". I saw her in a play.

[@HS32153]

stlmike She has said she’s 5’8”, for the 5’5” was only for the song...

[@jmmmenelik4784]

@@HS32153 5 feet 8 is not that tall

[@JK-mo6hl]

Very humble young lady and honest. She never sold her soul like so many of them do. God bless her and her children.

[@user-gb2vk2ff8x]

I really respect her.

[@lamasduraaaa]

such a shame she doesnt have a passion for music her voice is beautiful

[@garysmith8073]

She sounds very pragmatic . She doesnt want to be a STARVING ARTIST FOR THE SAKE OF PLAYING MUSIC . ILL DO SOMETHING ELSE . OKAY.

[@keithwitcher5130]

Nice interview with hot music singer Claudette Ortiz of City High talking to Vlad. Wow@Claudette dress, hair, hot body. I'm happy that Claudette didn't go to the military. I love Claudette Ortiz.

[@_almondjoy]

I wonder how recent this is. She's no longer on divas. Which is a shame because she was one of my favorites.

[@jaythethinker3994]

What i don’t understand is all the producers they worked with the lane etc why couldn’t she get on as a background vocalist or a session singer or even work in the offices? They industry just really tosses you to the side

[@garysmith8073]

SO TRUE . SO GLAD SHE DIDNT GET PASSED AROUND LIKE AN INDUSTRY CHICK .

[@ronniemelson4353]

You are so beautiful inside and out and those that denied, shitted, and tried to exploit you you will see them on your way up and hopefully you have more compassion for then than they had for you!!!!!!

[@samestuffdifferentday5712]

Sweet person she is, I don't think she even realizes how fine she is.

[@rmanS2C]

I watched the whole video and didn't listen to a word she said.

[@suntansuperman26]

Oh yea I do remember her from City High, she was fine then and she's fine now. See women it's not that hard.

[@aaronlove704]

Poor baby

[@KennyNationZ]

I take her in and her 3 kids lol but she's still beautiful

[@da_suntoucha7219]

keep praying luv..Ur works won't b in vain

[@ARMON180]

Damn I thought she was gonna say the Marine Corps lol.

[@chancest.thomas5160]

3:15-3:25 Good!

[@Singlemotherafterabuse]

I like her a lot.

[@coachb2766]

I like that she put money away. So now we know her family will eventually be okay. If she hustles the real estate correctly that would give her chunks of cash. Reserve duty would have taken her away from her family. I like her. Hope she does well .

[@lorrainethomas788]

Be Smart with your Money! INVEST is the lesson

[@getgeeepost6893]

Its still not to late

[@platnum960]

who is this woman? she fine

[@JTScott1988]

She's a brilliant vocalist and producer

[@mattashley04]

The goons woulda had a FIELD DAY...

[@BGambino1215]

Word ...you heard about that black chick in the military who got raped and then allegedly hung herself (murdered) ....she was okay looking imagine what would happen to her ...forget the goons those white generals and shit would have a field day

[@mattashley04]

Sosa gambino That's terrible...I was more referring to the fact that military guys are quick to holler at all women...dudes would have been all over Airman Ortiz.

[@BGambino1215]

Yeh that's what I'm saying there was a girl who got raped and murdered by the other troops ..and she was okay lookin so imagine what they would do to her

[@lilsnupe1469]

Sosa always with that nigga shit thats everyday

[@jaysizzlecity2]

SHE'S SMART....

[@Bribrig4l]

What happened to her

[@DvonParker]

And the music still ain't working

[@2sassynclassy777]

She is the definition of "pretty wasted". With talent and good looks she should have married for money and kept it professional with her group. Instead she ended up scratchin' and surviving.

[@josephhonora3499]

omg wow

[@92CJLove]

Im joining the military in May after college.

[@Mikeyvellii]

Which service?

[@92CJLove]

The Proverbial Hater Exactly, but in getting an associate degree in May not a B.A. the recruiter said that I can't be a officer without a bachelors degree. Either way, im getting out of Alabama and im done being broke, period! Do 20 years get my bachelors degree while im in and after retirement move to Atlanta and work my field I study.

[@92CJLove]

***** That's what's up, im going for the money and benefits.

[@92CJLove]

Mikey T Air Force or Navy, it matters which one I qualify the best in. But, really I want to join the Navy.

[@92CJLove]

Nicki Garbaj I guess, I know what im getting myself into.

[@HankBlockOG]

Man yall missed out all she wanted was some obama care and she would have done somethin Strang for that change (;

[@dooley4334]

Such a waste..

[@Oozingmachismo24]

Not the sharpest knife in the drawer

[@breakinparadise]

Who tf cares.

[@arnola88gt]

Says the person that clicked the video

[@Jay_BinLaden]

what that mouth do though