Did Cancel Culture Ruin Chrisette Michele's Career?

[@s.tiffanysmith9977]

I'll never understand how people turn a blind eye to Kanye practically sitting in Trump's lap, but this woman is still trying to make a much deserved comeback.

[@anniesok868]

Because they want to wear his Yeazys

[@novahittingthegroundrunnin9933]

🎯💯

[@jaymz010]

TRUTH! 👍🏽

[@shabazbaptiste688]

Because black women are placed under an unfair amount of scrutiny. Especially when it comes to issues like this. The same people who cancelled are the same ones shucking and jiving for a pair of ugly those ugly shoes 🤚🏾

[@narisblack5808]

Because they voted for the Father of mass incarceration Biden. Most black people are still upset at Kanye.

[@saj8]

Chrisette's fanbase wasn't built on crossover audiences. Her fanbase was black folks in their late 30s-early 40s. Can you imagine D'Angelo, Raphael Sadiqq, Angie Stone, India Arie, Musiq or, God forbid, Maxwell performing at Trump's inauguration? They would have faced the same problem because those fanbases wanted no parts of Trump.

[@thehoneyeffect]

FACTS

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

@@thehoneyeffect exactly they wouldn't be forgiven.

[@jayerm]

Exactly

[@MissAlmostFine]

YUP. I still listen to her music but I think she really underestimated how much her fanbase was not here for that man.

[@MISTERKIC]

And they never would've considered it. She did.

[@TheLeah2344]

I really don’t like how the black community gave Kanye passes when he supported Trump and said “ slavery was a choice “ yet Chrisette Michelle was cancelled over one performance.

[@starfire9328]

i agree !

[@marcelrobinson]

Half agree half disagree. Kanye has built up enough support in the black community to survive his Trump endorsement backlash and other things he said. Chrisette Michele did not have the years of support in order to survive her taking Trump's money. Like my grandmother used to say she made a $10 choice with a $0.10 bank account.

[@Crumbsandcocoa]

Thissss!

[@itkahsramal4983]

Kanye gets no pass from me.

[@natinamack5123]

Well, I'm not one who supported Kanye with that mess he was saying...and I’m a black woman.

[@shawnsteed4140]

R&B just ain't what it use to be, the music changed and the industry just doesn't support the music she does anymore 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@tinyking11]

💯💯😐

[@louniece1650]

I've noticed that the 'FORGIVENESS' train is and always have been very Situational. 🙄

[@DrLadyBugM]

Very! I love her. I disagreed with her singing at the inauguration but many others, black, white, and others, did the same, and we're not canceled. I didn't cancel her because the cancel culture is always inconsistent with the line.

[@fromlissawithlove]

Omg YES! I was JUST saying this. Not to mention certain "foundations" root you into adopting apologist and self depreciating subconscious thoughts and behaviors, so guilt can easily consume you and keep you stagnant-thus keeping up the toxic "evil seed of Eve" narrative .

[@louniece1650]

@@fromlissawithlove Yes! I'm relieved to know that I'm not the only one to see this!! 🥰

[@msdeshabangbang]

Exactly, they cancel C.m. but continue to praise and support Kanye West...its CRAZY

[@fromlissawithlove]

@@louniece1650 Not at all Queen, I see you and I hear you ✊🏾❤️

[@OreliaLatrice]

Hmmmm.. that’s odd that after speaking to Kirk Franklin the only solution he gave her is to have a husband and be married? 😯 The church community can be so twisted at times too. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@DrLadyBugM]

Make it make sense. What did that have to do with anything?

[@amourtoujours779]

Just sometimes???

[@OreliaLatrice]

@@DrLadyBugM exactly…!had nothing to do with anything. His “advice” made things worse. Smh

[@OreliaLatrice]

@@amourtoujours779 I get what you’re saying… lol… definitely more than sometimes! Lol

[@03lisajade]

Ikr 😞🤦🏾‍♀️

[@AlanaGurl]

I’ve never canceled her. I didn’t feel like it was that serious. You have celebs who do way worse than what she did. I love her music regardless of any of that. I hope she makes a comeback.

[@danavixen6274]

Same here! She had me at Best of Me with Babyface! LOVE LOVE LOVE that song! 💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@jasminehill6312]

I never canceled her either

[@goddessofpeacelove5341]

I agree with you wholeheartedly

[@MISTERKIC]

Her past music is AND still is dope As! She made horrible choices, as we all do. Would never condemn her for life, I mean..who am I to do that? Honestly wish her the best.

[@MISTERKIC]

She will. Just not in music.

[@tmichelle9669]

Majority of us didn’t even watch the inauguration. 🙄 I was baffled at why people chose to cancel her. She’s still one of my favorite artists 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@lamarlamar3101]

I wonder what some folks would do or say about a black artist doing something at a Biden/Harris event 😒😑🤯......🤣😂🤣

[@marjorjorietillman856]

(That’s so true, because I didn’t watch it either. I can’t imagine her putting that gorgeous voice on a shelf. The world didn’t give it to her, and the world can’t take it away! Our sister has a gorgeous & unique voice! And I hear “others” trying their best to duplicate her voice, and take credit!

[@younggod3906]

Exactly 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@younggod3906]

@@lamarlamar3101 facts

[@tolldoll1007]

@@lamarlamar3101 There was a young black female poet who recited a poem at the Biden inauguration back in January. I forget her name.

[@skindippedingold]

I chuckled when you showed the pictures of Jill Scott, Mary J. & Wendy after saying that Chrisette got married🥴😩😂 but in all seriousness as bw, we have to raise our standards in the dating area and put ourselves first.

[@kacey5324]

Right 😫😂😂😂😂😂

[@CandieP]

Chile please, it’s a double edge sword out here for us ladies who consistently raise our standards and never, ever date down, we are usually misinterpreted by both men and women as “Gold diggers” and I always respond, am I supposed to dig from Gold or Coal? 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@skindippedingold]

@@CandieP We can’t worry about the naysayers. Bw have been conditioned to put everyone else’s needs before our own and it only leads to our suffering in the end. Either way, we’re going to be talked about whether it’s “she should’ve chosen” or “she’s a gold digger” so let them talk while you get the best deal💁🏾‍♀️

[@AtheneHolder]

the shade was sooooooo evident when she did that lol goes to show business and pleasure do not mix at all

[@SoapboxEntTV]

I feel as though everyone is always redeemable.. people always have grace and forgiveness for every other woman except black woman. Even to each other. We are ready to cancel each other and I don’t like that

[@scottydippin1984]

Oh well

[@ks_eats]

So true

[@drk.i.a.2969]

@@scottydippin1984 oh well 2utoo.

[@wataki2]

What's truly disturbing is how you can have entertainers (rappers, singers, producers, athletes etc) that have been proven (we got the proof solid) to do all types of fukery, yet still get supported without even thinking about it. But when the Black political "leadership", (Dems) tells niggas to get in line, niggas get in line.

[@stefanossmitty3318]

I think the issue with Chrisette is that the industry no longer supports these kinds of artists. If you’re essentially not in the Cardi/Lizzo/Nicki Minaj lane, you’re immediately overlooked and like a falling tree in the proverbial forest. In addition, her image change was striking and abrupt, which seemed to not match the music she makes. Hope she can make a strong comeback. The talent is there and she still has time on her side. Good luck Chrisete 👍🏾

[@DaRendogxtreme]

I just realize that I never knew how constant she changed her looks

[@prestinahenderson2959]

I agree!

[@wendypack9630]

Undeniable talent... PERIOD!!!

[@mrflynn01]

No, it’s because she was fukn with Trump!! Everything trump touched dies!!

[@DaRendogxtreme]

@@mrflynn01 I don't Believe That She Was Trying to Bring Positivity in a Divoluted Situation But seemed Like it Didn't Work and Even Trumped Overlooked her

[@nicolesherman8974]

I used to listen to her a lot when i was younger. Her first album still hits 🤷🏾‍♀️.

[@tomasjephersin84]

She's Underrated... Her Music Still Jams....

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@jessicaekuola5800]

She never did no wrong to me 🤷🏾‍♀️ some people support non black artist who use the n word or artist who are sex offenders yet when chrissy GOT PAID TO DO A JOB, she got cancelled. It was unfair . Imagine if she committed suicide because of all the backlash. We need to be careful of what we say

[@faith2xxx]

We also need to be careful of the platforms we use to express ourselves. She knew who Trump was before she accepted the gig, and she probably did so out of the hope that this particular performance would give her more exposure and elevate her career. To me, this is similar to artists in the 80's who decided to boycott South Africa because of apartheid. All money is not good money, and sometimes you need to step back and really think things thru before taking on something you may come to regret later. She should have taken a cue from other black entertainers. She naively believed she could somehow "bring people together," yet ignored the fact the bringing people together is not something Trump is known for. He ran his entire campaign on lies and divisiveness. Should she have been cancelled? Absolutely not. She's a gifted singer. However, what really hurt a lot of Black people was she took on that gig, ignored warnings from others, without recognizing that Trump only wanted her as window dressing to try and erase the fact that he's a full blown bigot. He didn't even acknowledge her. That's what's disappointing. That was a gut punch to her, plus he used her. I hope she will be able to come back strong, but I also hope she's learned her lesson that you can't play with fire.

[@jessicaekuola5800]

@@faith2xxx I see your point

[@cela9852]

@@faith2xxxsee I would like to agree but there is just serious biasness in my opinion. I just don't get it. Why not keep this same energy with Kanye West and Travis Green and Lil Wayne? All these men are still very much on their feet and grinding on without significant hurdles. That's what I don't get. Why give all that energy to Chrisette and Stacey Dash but skip the rest.

[@drk.i.a.2969]

@@faith2xxx look money is money it's good if legal. I think for 200,000 or 750,000 (which is big money for one nite) any of us wud knowing since no regular gigs, who wouldn't? All she been thru I know she had Bill's ie:house, family, etc) & was on her own. She has to get hers when she can. She do need better management.

[@tonimichelle8401]

The Black community needs to do better with who we hold accountable and how/why. Incredible vocalist, everyone reacted too swiftly and I hope Chrisette's career can recover.

[@negloblaxon7616]

Where is this "Black Community"? Who is the Mayor? I notice you Integrationists never use the phrase "African/Black American Community". "An Emblem of America" by John Ogilby

[@danavixen6274]

Same here. Damn shame. I love her voice! ♥️

[@barryjones7193]

True

[@barryjones7193]

I totally agree with your comment.

[@respectknuckles428]

Yeah by not performing for white supremacist!!

[@MobileTechHardeman]

every move that everyone will make will not be their best. Forgive and move on. Can't wait to hear her next album, I love how she sings her runs

[@Dii552]

She was never canceled to me. I still listen to her. Y’all don’t have this energy for Kanye, Kodak black or lil Wayne. And a whole bunch of others.

[@TBoogy3]

Or do they? Did you know that Lil Wayne just had an album release recently? Neither did I....

[@itkahsramal4983]

@@TBoogy3 lol me either 🤣. And I still wouldn't buy it!

[@mateaukalua4426]

Lil Wayne has fell off badly 2014 was his last decent year.

[@deedeemodesty8667]

I’m stuck on Kirk Franklin telling her marriage is the solution to her problems

[@courtneypalmer53]

LOL that meme showing Jill Scott, Mary J. and Wendy is a trip. 🤣 They know what's up. Also, I really enjoyed this video and getting to know someone I was not very familiar with. Although when you played a clip of one or her songs I do remember hearing it on the radio. I consider her a strong, beautiful person and I pray that God just continues to protect her from negativity. I hope she remains encouraged.

[@lonelyenchantress2172]

Lol I like that part too..

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

They know what's up all too well. 😂

[@bonitapandora]

Now her doing the gig and claiming she and her Basquiat skirt were a bridge for trump supporters and opponents may have spear headed her cancellation. However, to be honest, she was already on the decline and not that heavily known. A lot of people canceling her either didn’t know her music or knew one song and so they were never really fans. With that said, she doesn’t deserve to be disrespected or further disregarded though given how other people were given huge passes. I pray for her mental health and that she is surrounded with love.

[@CandieP]

She did 10x less than what Koonye did and his career soared while hers soured. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@peterpatton2867]

😆😆😆 Koonye🤣🤣😂

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

She is a human. CM is an actual artist not some pop machine act on The Man's agenda. I still ride.

[@just_dev1981]

Thank you! These untalented, useless "artists" should be canceled!

[@younggod3906]

Facts

[@drk.i.a.2969]

@@just_dev1981 believe that!

[@DarrellMarch90]

Waiting on some more MiMi reaction videos from you

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

@@DarrellMarch90 💕🤗💕🌟😘🙌🏾

[@rosegoldbanks4842]

She should of said what Ray Charles said if they paying I’m playing instead she said that bull crap about unity , she just had to say y’all not buying my music I need to go get this check

[@ladydonna773]

Periodt!! That part!!…cuz that’s all it was…no if’s, and’s, or but’s about it 💯💅🏾🤷🏾‍♀️

[@DrLadyBugM]

People probably would have respected it more. But some others offered to pay her 2x what she got from the gig. I think she did what was best for her, but people love to control the actions of others.

[@ginacleveland7995]

...and her bragging about how much she was getting paid and just bragging on it period. She brought that heat on herself✌

[@glowingmyway]

If we can forgive Kanye, we can forgive Chrisette Michele.

[@scottydippin1984]

It's fucked up tho, we still listen to his music but we know he's crazy so we give it a pass but what's her excuse?

[@dinkyboss]

Who forgave Kanye? Also I never stopped messing with her, even though she’s goofy af for what she did lol

[@cookie22100]

We all know women are judged with more scrutiny and harshness than men. Especially Black women. Damn shame.

[@jakemiles1427]

I never forgave Kanye and i just don't like her enough to listen to her after the Trump performance.

[@beemocha]

THIS!!! I tell people this all the time

[@thegrowingauthor2972]

I would support her. I enjoy her. Black people forgive and overlook a lot worse in the community and the fact that they chose to "cancel" her over Trump just confirms the brainwashing of today and how easily people just follow along with the group...

[@thebrownbaldy]

Facts

[@jamesbaxter222]

Naw, if we have the freedom to support than we also have the freedom to cancel. It works both ways. You don’t have to continue to support someone that you no longer like. That is also freedom. Just like how black people in the 50’s and 60’s toppled Jim Crow with boycotts and proper organizing we too toppled trump and his insurrectionist supporters.

[@negloblaxon7616]

So it was "Black" people whom need to redeem her? Get bent. You use "Black people" in one sentence then make a statement concerning "people" in another. The "Group" K Michelle needs to be getting to un-"cancel" her is not "Black" people. How about you tell those Trump Supporters she performed in front of to support her instead of your White Supremacist attack on so-called "Black" people? Didn't think so. "An Emblem of America" by John Ogilby

[@cela9852]

@@jamesbaxter222 then why not keep that same energy with Kanye West and Travis Green and Lil Wayne? That's what I don't get. You had the all that energy for Chrisette and Stacey Dash though.

[@msmagic1568]

@@cela9852 I don't get their little so called selective outrage either.

[@KreKre99]

I hate how the black community did her. I understood what she tried to do, and I still stood by her. I pray her comeback is stronger than ever ❤️

[@lamontsgymandcustomknives7385]

Amen

[@puddensdaughter2758]

Yes indeed!❤

[@ML-zj3ph]

She was a sellout to a racist Nazi dog! Why are we always expected to settle for low morals & standards! This girl was washed up and seized the opportunity to make almost a million dollars to perform, since no other black artists would sing for that deranged monster. #45 didn’t give a damn about her career or reputation, didn’t even have the decency to thank her for performing! He used her to get a few black votes! You people who support anyone who caters to hatred are deranged and need to WAKE UP!

[@tolldoll1007]

@@ML-zj3ph Do you support Kanye West?

[@paulcampbell2163]

Hate how they did her!!! Know what you're getting into she was warned by many not to do it. The Central Park 5 is all I needed to know about Trump.

[@brownparkproductions3488]

One word: misogynoir. Kanye’s career is still thriving after his antics and support for Trump. Travis Greene practically came out of performing at the inauguration unscathed. Did I agree with Chrisette performing? No. But, she was treated more harshly than the others.

[@camecex]

Indeed

[@tinyking11]

Travis Geeene!? What the hell?! 😳😳😩

[@oo-lb5gj]

I still listen to her 1st album. Amazingly talented singer.

[@ButtaSkinShelly]

I don't think she was ever apologetic because a BUT came right after. It all wasn't worth it.

[@sunrae7680]

Not only that, I keep hearing her say, me, me and me. I'm done with her but I hope she has a great life.

[@beemocha]

“Epiphany” is my SONG! 🎶 “Well I think I’m just about over being your girlfriend,I’m leavin..I’m leavin” 👌🏽

[@adriee85]

Let me chime in to say instead of dealing with the fact she took the gig, she blamed black people about not being open. So everyone flipped out on her. She wasn’t canceled… she attacked and people came back at her. Sometimes “celebrities” need to own up to what, why, and how… researchers need to look into the early conversations. Obviously she wanted or needed the money and in her justification she attacked her fan base. They wasn’t having it. So the assumptions need to stop. Feel whatever way but this I saw & read at the time of it happening. We can’t change stories AFTER the fact like “ former dude himself” as if we didn’t see what we saw or hear what we heard. Yes some did waaaay worse then her but they accepted and probably didn’t justify their reasoning by attacking followers or fans. Just saying🤷🏾‍♀️

[@ginacleveland7995]

.....#thatpart💯

[@jasmineharris1049]

It wasn't so much her performing for Trumps inauguration that cost Chrisette's career. It was the way she responded to the backlash that ended her.

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Forgiving a BW for ANYTHING is much different then a BM. It's always been unfair and unjust. Having that said , #45 and #46 are 2 different sides of the same coin...one is just very VERY clear about his views.

[@GE0RGECREWS]

She's the perfect example of why i hate cancel culture. She did not deserve what happened to her. She really was trying to be the silver lining in a bad situation & got crucified instead. & whats worse is no one ever thought about what it would do to her physically, mentally, emotionally, financially.... She's owed an apology.

[@anniesok868]

Nah, poor girl just needed a gig and a check. And I don't blame her.

[@applestix3491]

@@anniesok868 I actually respect the paycheck narrative vs being a bridge bs. At least that's honest with no further explanation.

[@applestix3491]

She's not owed anything and if you think cancel culture exists I have a creek to sell you from my backyard.

[@GE0RGECREWS]

@@anniesok868 Thats cool. I do believe she was trying to be some change. Personally, i wouldnt have but im not going to ambush any black person next to trump.

[@GE0RGECREWS]

@@applestix3491 Theres a whole brigade of people that make it their mission to cancel someone when they're against them, hence cancel culture. Fxck is you talking about?

[@shondab8524]

I’m so glad I’m not apart of the cancel culture! She should have stood by her decision. Later decided whether or not it was a good or bad decision. Raise your hands if you’ve never made a decision you regretted.

[@afro_buddha4977]

Never cancelled her !!!! She has the right to rock with whatever political weirdo, that is her right!

[@Tiajones333]

The black community did this to her because she's a black woman they didn't do with the Kanye West Mayweather and other people protect black women I don't want nobody saying this person got a bigger fan base

[@beargummy1330]

facts

[@Tiajones333]

@@beargummy1330 nobody took up for her

[@dondreg16]

No, the black community did this to her because she had a very small fan base and was very easy to target. Kanye West also received heavy backlash from black people. The difference is that both Kanye and Floyd have huge fan bases to the point of where they can't be cancelled. If Beyonce had done the inauguration, she wouldn't have received the same backlash compared to Chrisette due to her popularity. Black people wouldn't have cancelled Beyonce as fast as they did Chrisette. Your fan base and popularity matters when it comes to how you're treated.

[@Tiajones333]

Excuses

[@dondreg16]

@@Tiajones333 There are no excuses as you can't refute the truth. Are you denying the fact that people are treated differently based on how big their fan base is and popularity?

[@justheropinion1758]

It really kills me how Travis Green literally was able to walk away without facing any blame or problems but she literally lost her career and it just shows how black people treated black women compared to black men

[@ladydonna773]

Personally I never looked at him the same behind that either 💯🤷🏾‍♀️

[@justheropinion1758]

@@carayj a gospel singer

[@amourtoujours779]

Not people. Blck folks. Be clear about who you are accusing. Stop going around it.

[@justheropinion1758]

@@amourtoujours779 you right black peoples cancel her but still support kanye

[@JHarris.000]

Yep. Travis Greene rode off into the sunset unscathed. They were performing HIS song with a choir and she was his guest as a feature.

[@Carmelmen1]

Yet, no one ever canceled R kelly until 3 decades later smh.

[@nicolesherman8974]

That Jill Scott and MJB gif 😂😂😂.

[@newjeansflo]

& Wendy Williams 😂😂

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

😂😂😂

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@kjthegreat0382]

There is no cancel culture.. there’s choices and consequences. He made her choice and has to deal with the consequences. You can’t be mad about how people choose to spend their money or who they choose to support.

[@justheropinion1758]

A man would say this

[@michaelobama465]

That’s easy for you to say when you’re a man, and a man who most of y’all love, fuckin Kanye West showed way worse and more extreme support of Donald Trump but cancel culture just went right over his head.

[@kjthegreat0382]

@@justheropinion1758 a reasonable person of any gender should understand choices and consequences. Even her business manager told her it was a bad ideas.

[@itkahsramal4983]

I'm just gonna say she was literally and practically begged not to perform for the lord of the demons. But she persisted💅🏾! Her "good" intentions didn't help wouldn't have helped anyway as we see. Somebody needs to throw a contract at her and get her back in the studio tho, another thang why Kanye (since everyone seems to bring him up) hasn't signed her?!...never mind cause she really wouldn't get my monies working with him.

[@amourtoujours779]

@@kjthegreat0382 then where are these "consequences" for the MALES who have done WAY MORE to support Trump? Your 🎤 Not that you gonna pick it up and say anything of substance.

[@JWoodz313]

All we gotta do is continue streaming her music. That way, she still gets a check regardless

[@SidneySavaage]

Lots of people will say not all money is good money. But those same people aren’t paying your bills so 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@brilliantbeaches5389]

Why would anyone cancel someone because of that? That's extremely childish 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@cutandgo]

I was mad at her back then but she has paid her dues. I am all for her comeback.

[@realitynewsmediaunfiltered6088]

🤣 SOME black people need to cancel themselves because you're the one voted for Joe 😂🤣 What you're not going to hear a word because SOME black people, don't like to hold themselves accountable for the actions. They going to blame Trump 😂🤣

[@itsme-hh7kn]

They don't have any energy for Joe "if you don't vote for me, you ain't black" racism lololol

[@wataki2]

@@itsme-hh7kn Yeah, and Chelsea Handler said she had to remind 50cent that he was Black, w/ No smoke seen. This country has some nutty emotional politics I swear.

[@izellkinney2720]

If singing at Trumps inaugural would have lead to big opportunities for her would she have cared about coming back to the barbeque?

[@lonelyenchantress2172]

Humm good question

[@karenwatson5732]

This!

[@ginacleveland7995]

Exactly!!! She wasn't paid the stupid, big bucks she thought she was getting, didn't meet Trump, cause she wasn't acknowledged and didn't get to shake his hand. She got played✌

[@prettyuniquell2011]

I’ve never canceled this beautiful queen. We’re human, we make stupid decisions. Kanye and Toochie aka Lil Wayne ain’t canceled for the support of mr. orange 🙄. Now let me go shop at Moody. It’s Black Friday ☺️ #SupportBlackBusiness

[@curtislee9150]

I like her & her music she needs the right team & music to get her back on

[@Mr.MallyMall]

Chrisette Michele should have never performed at that inauguration. Especially when so many other artists passed on the chance because they recognized all money ain't good money. With that being said, I'm over it and while her music career will likely never reach the level of success it previously enjoyed, I'm rooting for her, I'm now happy to support any music she puts out and I still listen to her older music. "A couple of forevers" is one of my favorite songs and it will be played at my wedding (whenever I get married). Also, Kirk Franklin telling her basically that the answer to her problems was to get married was stupid advice especially when the 2 of them were just in court suing each other. I'm not at all surprised their marriage ended in divorce. I wish Chrisette Michele nothing but the best.

[@MsMookalate]

The beautiful subliminal of all the icons giving the 'damn/ shame" look is priceless. (When she married her long time college friend to boyfriend turned manager.

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

😝😂

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

I think she regrets it because it might not have been worth it ?

[@mariewegner4109]

I really enjoy the “what happened to…” series!!! I would love to see an episode of what happened to; Shola Ama, Hinda Hicks, Adina Howard, Lisa Shaw, Maxwell, SWV, TQ, Mark Morrison, Donell Jones, Queen Pen, Jill Scott, Awa Manneh, Deni Hines, Michelle Gayle, Chanté More, Tina Moore…. 💖 🙌🏽✨ thank you for your excellent work on these videos!

[@r2kmoon2]

There was no "Cancel Culture" involved. She made a poor business decision, and it backfired. She'll be forgiven. To be honest, this is the first time I heard about this. Lol She's not permanently excluded from the cookout.

[@Justaskkjames]

She's permanently canceled. I personally have never been a fan so I don't have a dog in this fight.

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

Yes sometimes doing what you feel is right can make you an outcast.

[@amourtoujours779]

Yall are such hypocrites!!! Why isn't Mayweather or Kanye canceled then???

[@r2kmoon2]

@@amourtoujours779 Number 1, don't know why you're yelling. Number 2, I'll clarify what I meant. Cancel Culture isn't a thing. People just call it that when others are held accountable for their actions. Kanye said some ridiculously, stupid things. I feel for him because he's clearly been having issues with his mother's passing, but he needs to get some help. Number 3, who cancelled Mayweather? He said some dumb shit and got clapped back for it.

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

@@amourtoujours779 I never cancelled Kanye and Ion even know what's going on with Mayweather. This OP didn't even bring up Kanye. Are you sure you meant to comment here or

[@Hains22]

Lets be clear. Her decision to sing at Trump’s inauguration wasn’t the problem. It was her excuse.

[@kiki1573]

Chrisette sings a couple of songs at Donald Trump's inauguration, it derailed her career. Meanwhile Kanye West openly supported Donald Trump, visited the White House wearing a MAGA hat, even gave Trump a cameo role in his music video and it never ruined his career. Kanye never got the backlash that Chrisette Michell did. That doesn't make any sense at all.

[@amourtoujours779]

Yes it does, if you admit to know how the "communitee" treats its women compared to its men.

[@TBoogy3]

Kanye's base stopped being black probably after his 3rd album.

[@TaiwoWilliams]

'Happy Ever Afters' was our 1st wedding dance, so I have a soft spot for her. It's sad that her career declined, as she's an excellent singer. Hopefully, 2022 will shine a new light on her.🙏🏿💜

[@wataki2]

Her voice is super cool.

[@seanahmed9079]

and Kanye who is literally the worst black human being in America gets a complete pass???!!!

[@Kymfucius]

🤦🏾‍♀️ 🤦🏾‍♀️ Wow! So she performed for President Trump's inaugural celebration. Black folk can't make individual choices w/o being cancelled for daring to step off the plantation. We are encouraged to and we do eat our own while the encouragers sit back & laugh at us in our destructive existence! What a damn shame! 😔 😔

[@wataki2]

I know.

[@thebrownbaldy]

I don't see how folks let Trump cause such a divide amongst them BUT what's even more disgusting is how the Black Community treated her like crap when she was trying to do right. Chrissette Michelle has my respect for stepping up to do what she thought was right, she's an All Star in my book as far as I'm concerned, Edit: Folks on social media who down talk others behind a keyboard have mental issues.

[@MsDesiree39]

and the funny part about it is the same pple who want cto cancel their fellow blacks for supporting are the same pple Biden described as too stupid to operate a computer and hinted that Hispanics think better than blacks and their decisions to defund Cops in Cities across the US are affecting blacks the most but it's Trump they hate. lmao! if u live in a democratic Country you are supposed to have the right to vote for whomever u want to, u dont live in China but too many of u act like democracry is not for u

[@thebrownbaldy]

@@MsDesiree39 No lies detected

[@wataki2]

Ain't never lied with that last part. After seeing the compacity of human irrationality, I stay in the house.

[@wataki2]

@@MsDesiree39 👏🏽

[@lamontsgymandcustomknives7385]

Unfortunately she was a victim of this ages black eye we know as cancel culture , she is still an awesome artist

[@chikFromMTL]

She was unfairly treated, Travis Greene was there too, and his career soared 🧐🤔

[@wataki2]

This is the first time hearing about him, ever. Jennifer Holiday faced similar but she backed out, I believe. She said she had sang for Bush sr, Clinton, Bush Jr and Obama so she didn't understand.

[@Her...Own...Entertainment]

The shade after the marriage to her management then y’all showed Wendy 🥴😭😂

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

🤣🤣🤣

[@staceydupree8488]

I never canceled her she’s an amazing singer I wish her nothing but happiness 💯

[@travislove7579]

The reality is R&B music was dying and she only had the black dollar to survive ..unlike Kanye West who even if black people canceled him he would still have the red, yellow and white dollar to continue. I think her career was declining and this just wasn't a good move.

[@uriblaketheriddimprotege]

Real soulful R&B is a niche market. You can win grammys because thats proof of your talent, but you will never make bank like the pop culture chart toppers. Also it really is sad that we almost act like people deserve to not make a living based off of what affiliation they have politically. Notice it was never said she actually voted for dude, but merely just performed at the inauguration gig. You cant even consider that being a sell out cause its not even his money that pays the performers

[@wally6914]

People need to start cancelling themselves for the things they do.

[@gregorygriffin6341]

The way she said, "CAN I COME TO THE BBQ AGAIN?" made me feel sort of bad for her.

[@jerommegraham]

I haven't pressed play on the video yet but please tell me her "Basquiat skirt" gets mentioned.

[@KingAlone516]

Chrisette cancellation was exaggerated like most of cancel culture. Most of the people screaming she’s canceled never was into her like that in the first place. At the end of the day people are letting social media posts and trends control every thing when it’s mainly just people trolling for likes. Her label dropping her was gonna happen regardless because she wasn’t selling anymore. And as for spike lee……😒he was just being…..himself 😒.

[@shabazbaptiste688]

Here’s the lesson in this: All money is not good money. Chrisette ‘forgot’ the majority, if not the entirety of her fan base is black. Name a white person who’s a fan…. I’ll wait 🤫. Black people, especially black women are ostracized when they don’t ‘align’ in our community 🤦🏾‍♀️. She sung when EVEN the white mainstream celebrities turned that down because they knew that would detrimental to their careers in the long run. Kanye has a global fan base. He knew he could recover because he’s internationally known, attached to the kardashians, very popular shoes AND the black community holds a different standard for black women and black men 👎🏾.

[@written2382]

I admire Chrisette for not conforming to the mob's idea of "blackness." We're all individuals with our own life experience, and I respect her for that! She's NOT canceled (that's just stupid to say). I'm looking forward to her upcoming projects.

[@patriciaclay2500]

Actions have consequences. There was no mob. Just individuals who put character before cash, and who refused to be pawns in trump’s racist little game. He knew those dollar signs would draw at least one shit-eating fly. Performers of all races chose not to fall for the okey-doke (in case you don’t remember recent history). She still has her half mil sell out dollars to keep her warm. So don’t cry for her.

[@written2382]

@@patriciaclay2500 Lady, you sound nutty. None of what you wrote is based on truth. I don't want a ticket to your circus act. Please don't @ me.

[@patriciaclay2500]

@@written2382 I didn’t think I said anything untrue. I thought this was posted to engage various points of view. Forgive me for offending you.

[@josephmackin1491]

@@patriciaclay2500 Your killing me you hit the nail on the head I'm still laughing.

[@wataki2]

I could have gotten behind that if she wasn't out here now begging to come back to the judgmental irrational superficial no-knowledge having bigoted Stockholm precious "cookout". F that! She can stay in limbo. Jesus! Stand for something at least. Or just stay mute like the rest of the cowards.

[@seinfeldfan442]

she did a good job on lost one, great song because of her

[@beaniegee5129]

She did her thing on the collaborations with Jay-Z and Nas!!

[@cinnamonspice4389]

She shall bounce back from this mistake.

[@diancialauren1]

I still like her

[@jamilafever8110]

I was never mad at her. I raised an eyebrow and then I moved on. I've seen her live and in person and when I tell you she is MAGICAL to listen to she truly is!! I was captivated during her whole entire set. Unfortunately I think because music has changed since her debut she doesn't fit and I'm hoping there will again be a place for her because she is an incredibly talented artist!

[@giacomomassop]

The sooner "cancel culture" realizes that they don't speak for the world the better off we'll all be. If you have a hissy fit in the middle of nowhere does it matter? I rest my case. As far as the barbecue is concerned, Chrissette never lost her spot at the table. She can still get a plate🍽😋 & take something home if she wants to.

[@BTheTrue]

I remember when she announced she would be performing. . everyone begged her not to, trued to talk to her etc... she was so rude and entitled about it... then when it all went pear-shaped she was crying everywhere. girl please. anyway, everyone loves a come-back story after enough time has passed... Good luck to her 🤷‍♀️

[@ginacleveland7995]

Exactly!!!

[@SoapboxEntTV]

Just made breakfast and needed something to watch ❤️ right on time

[@AggravatedMan365]

It's crazy how black people "canceled" her for innocently singing for the president but won't cancel the music that is causing death and destruction in the community.

[@shuifeng1333]

It’s insane ✔️

[@amourtoujours779]

The "communiteee" dislikes its womn, that's why

[@jazmindax2255]

Say it again for the people in the back.

[@deborahbrooks7143]

Amen!! Say it Again!!

[@wataki2]

@@amourtoujours779 Strange twist being that the Black "communiteee" is matriarchal.

[@Honeyjazz29]

She's always given me a Phyllis Hyman type vibe. Both are very beautiful and talented.. I'm just glad she was strong enough to keep going and not go down the path unfortunately Phyllis did by committing suicide.. .. I wish her much success going forward.🙂

[@tremaine861]

People do way worse things.

[@Pastyovercoat]

I’m as anti trump as anyone I know. I kinda feel bad for her. I think she had the right intentions. But the best intentions paved the road to hell

[@the4cqueen148]

Bebe Winans sang at the RNC and nobody batted an eye. No I'm not cancelling Chrisette.

[@kimakotrotman6860]

I didn't like her on R and B Divas.

[@gloriawalker6196]

I love her voice. Who cares if she sang at his inauguration? People are cold and the entertainment business is fragile. God bless her.

[@MinutesANdPrincipleslife]

I loved her style and very beautiful voice

[@blackdragon6]

Chrisette was canceled by R&B fans. Rap fans usually don't care about things like this. That's why Kanye and Bossie still thrives. Even then they're not safe from criticism either.

[@drayaa_amour]

Thank you so much for this!

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

You're so welcome!

[@LaCheleWallace]

I believe the cancellation of Chrisette Michele was completely blown out of proportion. Black folks (specifically black women) had no problem vehemently cancelling this woman out. Up to that point, Chrisstte's record was practically clean. Chrisette had a lovely voice, pleasant attitude and image. That wasn't good enough. She had roughly two years of balls to the walls mainstream gloss and then it just sorta fizzled out. If that was a Beyoncé Carter performance, black would've reacted differently. That I can guarantee. I know she wouldn't have done it, but the key word is *'IF'* she would've done it. Also, her fans stopped supporting her music. The American music market is a very fickle place to be. The first, second and third years are usually great for artists if they have the right promotion. Chrisette's label stopped supporting her for whatever reason. She tried the independent thing and the fans basically disappeared. Americans still need to see artists w/ mainstream gloss in order for them to receive support. The independent route seems like a dead end which is why the fans move on to other mainstream artists. Let's face it, nobody's interested in the now old-fashioned flavor of singing. They want it dumbed down and auto-tuned up. Deep down inside, I believe that every artist(s) has they time to shine. In Chrisette's case, she only had two years of mainstream gloss. Nowadays, Americans want female artists to be more fantasy-based and driven. That means ½ naked, over the top hair & makeup, etcetera. Dare I say, the majority of black women want Megan Thee Stallion to represent them. They don't want Chrisette Michele or Jazmine Sullivan.

[@RaquelCGary]

So what if that girl sang at the inaugural, Travis Greene, a gospel star also sang with Chrisette at that same event and no one cancelled him. Jay z started working with the NFL after all the mess they did and no one cancelled him. Cancel culture is a sexist movement and about favoritism. Cancel culture should be cancelled.

[@Ria-sd2ex]

The fact that our own black people essentially tried to destroy Chrisette Michele's careers for singing at a goddamn innagguration to make some money, when they simultaneously defended Kanye West to the end for literally singing the praises of Donald Trump has never sat right with me.

[@wataki2]

And all them rappers that put Donald Trump's name in their bars and all them black celebs that went on The Apprentice and Jesse Jackson for giving Trump an award for his financial support to black charities. Oh! all that was *BEFORE* he became Hitler maybe. crazy times

[@Ria-sd2ex]

@@wataki2 No lie. I never like him. Even before his presidency. He always seemed like a slimy, scummy, untrustworthy, jackass to me. Never understood why anyone liked or celebrated him.

[@erikschiller4838]

She was one of my idols at one point... I loved and cherished her music... Until Dec 6, 2011 when I met her in person & she acted like she had absolutely NO time for fans but hugged so many people but I was the last to get her autograph and it didn't even look authentic... She gave me the dirtiest look & I tried to hug her and security said "she has a flight to catch" meanwhile, they were in the back VIP room in the Hampton convention center (it was a debutante ball/Gala the Girls Inc People Of Influence 6th annual Gala) for HOURS before they even left and she was seen in the same outfit & makeup she wore on stage when we sang & danced with her (we were the Girls of Girls Inc People of influence) I will never forget that day & it crushed my heart and others.... She was very short & mean when certain people approached her :(

[@pe7e]

She was cancelled way before the Trump incident. Her music sales and popularity was already on the decline. She's talented and beautiful but we have to be honest.

[@excaliber8713]

I wouldn’t say she was already canceled before . She just didn’t have strong promotion! And that’s because you fans only like mainstream artist and don’t support more unknown

[@erbodyluvschoc]

Agreed

[@pe7e]

@@excaliber8713 "you fans" man I listen to a diverse group of Black independent artists. Chrisette was on a major label and had some success but she couldn't keep up the momentum to crossover. She was not unknown by any stretch of the imagination, how else would she have been able to book a gig like the inauguration.

[@trinathompson3816]

She was never cancelled as far as I’m concerned and her concert sold out fast here Philly

[@renegrace1]

She got a raw deal. People can be so ruthless and evil! Evil people’s behavior reminds me of the characters from the movie “children of the corn.” Demons!

[@ERASEREPLACEPLACE]

"He who forgives will be most forgiven" they say. but frankly I don't think the young lady had anything to apologize for. I don't think she should have backtracked on what she'd done or the reasons for it. And even if it was for money, so what? I've seen many a celebrity do so much WORSE for $$$$ I've seen so many support the dirtiest, trashiest characters. So what made this young lady the ULTIMATE for the unforgiving and (often) hypocritical? The Trump connection? If that's true people really ought to take some stock in themselves and their priorities.

[@yolanda9504]

Absolutely !

[@carm738]

There are quite a number of us who still love and adore you Chrisette and will always welcome you to the barbque

[@jannisbarriffe8534]

"We" are free. We can vote for anyone we want to vote for. And "We" can agree or disagree any political candidate we choose.

[@wataki2]

💯

[@SoSoPrettyMS21]

Screaming @ the clip of Miss. Juicy baby😂😂