Eve Tells True Story Behind "Love Is Blind" (2000)

[@torytakken5177]

Back when rap music had real meaning but still was bumping

[@knowledgevsribbon6666]

Right?

[@gagagagush9345]

Still bumpin' in 2019...

[@aderlinejohnson8566]

Not true eve didn't even write the song. Notice how the black eye was just dark makeup?

[@torytakken5177]

aderline johnson that’s not the point the song had meaning is what I was saying

[@nae9980]

@@torytakken5177 there was plenty of songs with no meaning in the 90s....so stop it

[@ednamae3133]

I wonder if Eve realizes how many lives she saved with this one, MINE being one ☝🏻. This song gave me strength in one of the lowest and troubling phases of my life. It was on EVERYDAY, some days on REPEAT. It gave me strength to be my own damn best friend. Eve is a beautiful soul. Thank you girl

[@kenyattatucker1279]

I heard that playing on my Radio

[@LavenderJack540]

A fantastic thing. Lavender Jack...Swooping On Down.

[@kenyattatucker1279]

@@LavenderJack540 🤘🏽🙂🎸⭐🎤

[@megz5553]

my sister use to love this song..yo she loved Eve

[@kenyattatucker1279]

@@megz5553 that good

[@drew4734]

Love is Blind is not only a great song but it has a great message!

[@katherinemack5407]

Amen

[@Mercifulkingdom]

You a god damn lie!!!

[@richardbrown1100]

True

[@purplelove3666]

Love is not blind,people are just stupid and desperate

[@JustARadom]

Love can be blind sometimes unless it's by God

[@missangelcherie27]

So her best friend didn't die like the song says...Thank God!!!

[@monicawilson2705]

"Based"

[@kiemarianedwards7245]

Right!!!

[@margolane9090]

It was a reenactment of the situation, and what could've happened

[@Mrs.Peets2u4life]

She could be dead inside. Still depress from her trauma

[@kykyakalakya2348]

Jane Doe yes depressed

[@peptalkforreallife4176]

This is why I love Eve.....she is a very supportive friend

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

Ikr

[@WilandTarafan]

Her friend is remembering all the pain but she respects Eve for writing that song. You can tell by that little smile on her face at the end

[@XLILS3XY1X]

I remember when this song came out, I was young and didn't know what it all meant....unfortunately I went through this with my kids father..I'm blessed to be here today.

[@laries9648]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@blacksilkrose777]

I'm happy you're still here as well Goddess. Blessings To You👑

[@msanw]

Klaudia G ❤️❤️❤️

[@kasper941000]

Klaudia G seriously that was me thank god I got out too

[@marshad905]

Congratulations on surviving. I I hope you are living your best life

[@Ascension1004]

She doesn't age. Neither does queen Latifah

[@angeljohnson6665]

Ascension 2000 amen

[@zaniebyrd1080]

Ascension 2000 Black don't Crack lol

[@BAMOORE94]

Mariah Byrd black does crack.. but they take care of themselves

[@laamberrobinson8677]

Ascension 2000 true

[@devahliuvaie]

Angel Johnson big facts

[@preyforforgiveness7186]

Eve was such a cutie with her short hair

[@katherinemack5407]

She still gorgeous

[@laamberrobinson8677]

PreyForForgiveness so pretty

[@goat9020]

Very

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

her friends expression during the performance is hard to watch. so many emotions

[@briananordahl1605]

I was a little bothered by her friend's blank expression

[@nomadgarden8017]

Her friend still seems like she was still dealing with the after effects of being abused. I’m happy she has a strong support system.

[@vanessaleenorman6181]

every girl needs a girlfriend like eve..... beautiful

[@IrenaDeacon]

True. Eve is the real one. Great person

[@aushadespert2629]

Can we just appreciate Queen's hair? I always loved her wraps. Give me life!

[@queen6590]

I love how Queen always show respects and embraces other black female artist.

[@lashirnette]

why I yelled RUFF RIIIIIDER soon as she came out 😂 my boo Eve, 1 of the last female emcees

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

EVE WE LOVE YOU

[@travisweathers2842]

Dominique Jennings she cant hear u

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

my bad lol

[@AshleYYYMusic]

Yesss lol "Ride or Die B*tch DOUBLE R!"

[@lilwilson7213]

lmaooo 😂

[@niamacathey1950]

I'm sure she's proud of eve for this song

[@marquitabrown5405]

Queen Latifah needs to make a come back with Talk Shows. I Loved Her Show❤❤❤❤❤

[@tamaikomays4040]

I'm with you on that.

[@nlee4566]

The thing that sucks is it would take the grace of God to get a female rapper to make a song like this now and it be on replay on the radio. Even in this Social Media age...we still need a track like this. Miss early 2000s :-( ...Times have changed so much!

[@lateshiachilds3640]

yes we do need something positive to listen to on the radio

[@jasminerissanlovely]

you ain't Neva lied

[@aprilgriffin1387]

Right.

[@yvonneross4363]

Nick Lee it did get played at that time

[@franfinesim]

today is important that neo femminsts shake their asses, show their breasts in public, but the y would not protect women of violence or encourge them to respect their body

[@AQTpie964]

I love this song!!! 21 years later and it still has a POWERFUL MESSAGE!!!!!

[@FreedomWriter3]

Eve needs to come back.

[@jockcity]

👌

[@travisweathers2842]

????????

[@jockcity]

+Travis Weathers huh

[@travisweathers2842]

+tarrelle walker stfu

[@ebonyhill5245]

sure do we need tge real hip hop female artists back and for good

[@victoriamiller7738]

True classic. Glad her friend made it out alive.

[@katherinemack5407]

God good 🙏

[@MrMusickid23]

I actually remember watching this. If only we could go back to this time in Music. Smh

[@niaa3351]

I was just born when this aired 💯 & my mom made me listen to this type music...she always said this is real music, people told stories thru their music back then

[@niaa3351]

+Antania Stone I actually like music from back then 💯 & mind u I'm only 16. I don't only listen to music from my generation 💯💯

[@mrsshayful]

+Antania Stone kudos to you 😄😄😄😄

[@EntertainmentTadayyyy]

It's there but these females get overlooked..I think..but very true I love music because of lyrics.It helps you to release pain...

[@caleamurry947]

queen Latifah hair so laid right here

[@kiemarianedwards7245]

Yasss. Always

[@ajones21606]

Latifah hair ALWAYS laid

[@havmercy2349]

ALWAYS. And she's never had a problem wearing her own hair (no pieces)

[@deedavis8962]

ALWAYS BEEN LAID STILL LAID.

[@laurenlocd3180]

Always!!!!

[@kayjewels1488]

There was this classmate in college that had this nice looking boyfriend... she was beautiful and they made a nice looking couple. I used to wish I had “their relationship”... they ended up married with kids. She was doing well for herself, joined the military and started her own business. Well 2 years ago the husband killed her and then took his own life after the police found him. It really woke me up to stop being envious of crap I know nothing about and everything that glitter isn’t gold. It also made me more aware of red flags... that crazy controlling crap isn’t cool to me after that. Fine people can be crazy too! Now her kids will grow up without both of their parents. I said all of that because this songs always reminds me of her 💕

[@stepcollazo8134]

Hmmm are u from NYC??I kind of heard of a story like this

[@LatinaChef1986]

I’m sorry to hear that. 😢 You’re right though, what always glitters isn’t gold. It’s scary that people feel trapped in horrible relationships and struggle with cutting ties with their abusers. Those poor babies don’t have their mother. I hope to God her parents or someone in her family has custody of her children.

[@kayjewels1488]

@@LatinaChef1986 it’s so unfortunate. I forgot to put in there that she did finally leave . They weren’t together anymore when he took her life . I believe they were separated but he couldn’t take that she was leaving him and moving on . He didn’t have much going on for himself and she was thriving in her career.

[@kayjewels1488]

@@stepcollazo8134 I’m from NJ but it happened in Fort Bragg military base in NC

[@MsKena08]

Eve is such a great friend to support Andrea's healing during that painful time. I'm so glad her best friend got out that relationship. I hope the best for her and her daughter.

[@Ms_D11]

Damn, that song still hits the ❤...

[@katherinemack5407]

Yeah I cry eveytime I hear song 😢

[@adonnarowe1811]

DaNNy D classic

[@kimwright6377]

This song needs to be released.Many females nowadays need to hear this.

[@victorialee8339]

It is its called love is blind by eve

[@iamblvckivi]

Rereleased I think saying

[@tameriajones593]

I can relate cause I was in a abusive relationship with a guy that wanted rush relationships with me he just met me and when I didn't wanna have sex with him he forced me down and I couldn't get up so I had to try to run for my life and he caught me.

[@joycecunningham8785]

That's a true friend

[@amandajean9560]

she's a beautiful person and a true friend

[@Raquel.713]

that's a deep ass song gangsta

[@Zoe-yn6db]

Eve is too real. One of the best.

[@finally0famous]

tears because though you might not have died from love it can play with your emotions and allow you to accept things your not used to.

[@starbeard5025]

know thine self

[@thechucklekouple8592]

That's not love though 🤷🏾‍♀️ Love is patient, kind, etc. Love is misconstrued these days. Love thyself this way! Be patient with yourself, be kind to yourself! If theses things aren't happening is NOT love. Love is as clear as day. That's HATE!

[@MrBlactye]

This is why I am such a fan of Eve. I love her and her music.

[@bridykes9986]

I love that song u could tell her heart was poured into those lyrics and she meant every word and it was PERSONAL song brings tears to my eyes every time i hear it eve is a real one ❤

[@DollHouseMaddness]

Andrea is so beautiful! God bless her! Thank you Queen for raising awareness! Eve's song is clear that she loves her bff.

[@sopekookie7]

Eve sounds good singing the hook

[@ms.toniphillips6927]

example of A REAL FRIEND.

[@tikaroxanne7286]

That was my song back then, I remember listening to it over and over to learn the words. “How could you beat the mother of your kids? How could you tell her that you love her and don’t give af if she live”

[@sharichardson3283]

Her friend look like she was in a daze prob remembering everything she went through

[@goodpeopleprosper635]

I know i cried watching her reaction

[@moorechristopher873]

Exactly what I felt

[@puapucuve6643]

The pain is still fresh even though it's over.

[@missbee6560]

Probably grateful that she had a different outcome than the song.

[@crownarealone]

Yeah she is still traumatized by you can tell she hasn't healed yet. Often we feel numb as well

[@ldelaneyj]

I remember listening to this song with my best friend in high school. We loved it and memorized every word. Little did I know I would go through an abusive relationship just a few years later and even though states divided us, she was there for me still. I’m sitting here, fourteen years later in a happy, healthy marriage crying remembering that time.

[@Dideeeee]

Good to know white people liked Eve too

[@stepcollazo8134]

It's funny how it kinda always starts in an early age .when were most vulnerable..but good that u said enough.

[@angelspivey8685]

Queen Latifah and Eve still look great. The haven’t age at all

[@reley6392]

Still one the greatest songs with a powerful message

[@ticarrawashington6925]

That's crazy I never knew this was based actual events.. I cried like a baby at the age of 15 to the video of this song and cried like a baby watching this.. I pray all is well with her..

[@gracefollowsme6314]

TICARRA WASHINGTON eve did that song with so much conviction that felt and I have never been abused. But I could certainly tell it was from the heart

[@IrenaDeacon]

Most of the songs is actually wrote are very personal and autobiography written from the heart and written from real life experiences and feelings that's why I love her up to this day I'm listening to her music in 2019 because Eve is a legend and she always will be

[@LatinaChef1986]

Me too! That video made me cry.

[@LaBella7777]

Eve sounds good live as she does on her record, sounds so authentic. ❤

[@nelliebpink13]

U can tell eve was more emotional because her sister was in the audience.....u could tell she tried to avoid eye contact.....and u can tell the 3rd verse hit her sister hard knowing she could've died

[@seizethejay7769]

Never let anyone put hands on you! The first time should be the last. You're beautiful, you're worthy, and if they can't see you for what you are, or don't appreciate you for what you are...keep it moving.💗 Be strong people, live long💯

[@lexiefournier]

You can tell shes been through so much. Her eyes tell the story.

[@jaimeeestes58]

Knowing Andrea's story, I feel that so much I used to be in HS asking my home girls, why they just won't leave? And then I went through this shit myself. With a small child and living it. I appreciate the queen. Queen Latifa. Everything in Eve's song is relatable... Sad.

[@queenknowledge6205]

I performed this song at a talent show at my college back in 2003 and I won

[@latoyaharvey1853]

Nobody would EVER guess THIS hood chick would marry a WHITE billionaire??!!!??!! # I AIN'T mad at cha EVE...God Bless boo

[@ms.fluffy_277]

ikr..

[@emiliopucci5192]

god bless?? bitch is a traderrrrrrrr

[@jay-kq5kv]

Latoya Harvey never know who you fall in love with

[@luzzarysjimenez3655]

emilio pucci a trader to what ? To love

[@drew4734]

Trader for marrying outside her race! Please, that's foolishness. Love is love damn it.

[@shauntaybelton1153]

Eve voice is so soft.

[@Heyhey274]

I almost shed tears watching this

[@melaninqueen4631]

Leina Sol I did

[@slimmydoe1728]

as many times as i heard this song this the very first time getting emotional so actually see the woman this song was inspired by is just too much

[@mshill2406]

i know. i have tears in my eyes

[@iamherrrr]

I feel the same way, never cried while singing and listening until today

[@R3ALLYTHO]

This song always meant so much to me. To watch a friend endure this kind of pain is a prison itself. I am so glad that Andrea made it out.

[@lawandariley9220]

I am now 32 and have always remembered this episode. I used to love the original Queen Latifah show. I miss these talk shows.

[@itzpooh86]

Riiiiight now they are just messy petty ratchet drama! the same mess over and over.

[@Court2Times]

LaWanda R her new show would've been good if they didn't try to market her to white america. It's seem like they wouldn't let her be her genuine self.

[@lawandariley9220]

Courtney Anderson I caught just a few episodes. I didn't care for it that much.

[@keshardmissick8551]

this the kind of show she should have had on television

[@cindycrawford3672]

aww imma cry too.. love EVE..she need to come back out with some real shit like this...

[@MamitaNeNe45]

Yes freedom writer Eve does need to come back!

[@OmarScruggs]

i remember watching this live in college. goddamn 16 years flew by

[@lovedifferent8998]

EVE WILL ALWAYS HAVE MY UPMOST RESPECT. YOU CANNOT FIND TRU FRIENDS AS SUCH.

[@gibbsachenee]

my cousin was killed 1 month after our family reunion by her BF. murder-suicide. ladies and men, get out of an abusive relationship bc ppl will say shit to scare you so they won't suffer the consequences but fuck that, yo life is more valuable than anything. love who you are and have. a relationship with God and he will send you somebody that deserves you! and definitely treat you like a queen/king

[@CandyGirlllll]

So sorry for your the loss of your cousin... Ive never personally experience domestic violence from a partner but I know quite a few that has and still is going thru it... My biggest fear is one of my sister being seriously hurt or killed by the hands of their partner. If it ever happens to me in which I pray that it don't. Looking at and reading these stories give me enough strength to leave. Run like hell and never look back. He was a true coward for taking her life... But an even more coward taking his own and not doing the time for his crime. He didn't serve his time in the physical but I'm 100% sure he's serving it in the spiritual wolrd. God sits high and looks below... So he really didn't get away with anything. Praying for u your family and children if she had any...

[@santoyajohnson5981]

I'm so sorry for your lost. I had a high school friend, who was killed by her boyfriend while she was pregnant with his child because he didn't want to mess up his future, and she wouldn't get a an abortion.

[@CandyGirlllll]

+Santoya Johnson Sounds like a fatal attraction episode I've seen... Very sad tho. Dorry gor your loss as well.

[@Ziggy2589]

A.Marie Noble

[@ValerienitaWarren]

😢I'm so sorry to read this.

[@richardsalmon2134]

As a man, Eve would be that friend I would need.

[@123CREATIONS]

I know thats right #RESPECT

[@Mercury85883]

She needs a man that will take care of her protect her, and not abuse you.

[@hotmessouuee2846]

Kalinondatraq this is old u probably was in Pampers 😂

[@deventhomas21]

Hotmess Ouuee 😂

[@Du808-o8k]

Yeah I wish girl stop going for a man who don’t give a shit but controller you...

[@Mercury85883]

@@hotmessouuee2846 this was before I was born and what does that gotta do with anything

[@JadaCol]

Before it was a amber rose bald head , it was a chick named eve

[@deedeelove93forevermore85]

And from Philly just like amber 💯💯💯💯

[@IrenaDeacon]

Except that one of them is a queen with positive influence which is EVE

[@sassysascreations6660]

Facts !!! 😂 My step sister name TWEET

[@kcl6627]

And before that there were a million African queens rocking that look, but yes, Eve is gorgeous. Not an Amber fan but to each their own.

[@adonnarowe1811]

Jada Cole yes!

[@marcusjackson3552]

This episode of the Queen Latifah show really had me in a emotional place cause I had a friend go through the exact same thing but I saved her from him and he is now in prison for the rest of his life

[@MaleahsDiary]

Marcus Jackson Wow. You're a real friend. Thank you for saving her.

[@marcusjackson3552]

Maleah malcolm she and I still talk and he's in prison for rape and murder

[@MaleahsDiary]

Marcus Jackson wow that's crazy. That could have been her.

[@marcusjackson3552]

I have friends on the police force so yeah I'm lucky

[@LeTresaRenee]

This brought tears to my eyes... I made it out... Lost myself in the process, but I made it out.

[@jaelyn1630]

I hope you’ve started to find yourself now! So glad you made it out and praying for your healing.

[@quinnmorgendorfer5481]

This was very brave of her glad she got out. Eve is such a timeless beauty.

[@lynnetteparkz8092]

Domestic violence is so real 😭 I lost a cousin and a childhood friend to Domestic violence RIP Jordan and Nalisha 😢🙏

[@haitianprincess215]

Every time I hear this song, I get goosebumps.. just to imagine someone going through that! Eve was a good friend to her, for sticking by her side and dedicating this song to her.

[@TilaO40]

If only female rappers wrote music like this and not about popping booty and money 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@brittneypine6628]

There are plenty but no one pays them any mind 😩

[@khrisnjokwana]

TRUTH

[@mayageorge9443]

Also Queen Latifah herself

[@kendragreene5953]

Right

[@sarahchristopher436]

Right. You damn near don’t get to see the woman’s face on these videos because her ass is all up and out. Damn shame how low we’ve sunk as women!

[@shameulvann4836]

that song is beyond deep,

[@benjamingwalthney8352]

Eve has always been one of my favs. Such an intelligent woman

[@Giselle_Glam594]

eve's friend is so strong for allowing eve to share her story❤ women still go through this everyday & it's not talked about as much, but it should be...they are so strong & I love that song ❤❤❤

[@maxwellnwachukwu1692]

cried listening to a song i was always happy then dancing. Today 18/8/24, i realized exactly what she was singing about. I lost my adorable sister to an abusive marriage 14 years ago. Unfortunately, we were listeting to this hit song always when it was released, not knowing how she felt about the song.

[@terryallen7853]

She was about cry in the end. That song hits hard

[@denise5292]

wow I'm glad this young woman is OK..

[@dreameryoung38]

This story is so touching to me because I can relate , I'm alive but have met some that didn't make it rip . I truly love this song. I have two girls and they know what I would do if a punk a$$ put there hands on them. They live miles away and I would be there in a heart beat

[@laries9648]

Sandra Young 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lidumama23]

I hope dude is locked up and his face stepped on😠

[@VicThaGod7]

Nina La Bella hey beautiful!.. wassup, do u have sm (ig/ fb)?..

[@Du808-o8k]

Nina La Bella He maybe getting his face step he going get his...

[@misst9610]

Exactly

[@JAMAICANMAMI69]

that was deep, I love this song, I'm glad she survived that! god bless ! #loveisblind #stopdomesticviolence

[@sendinglove5040]

Look at Eve she looks amazing right here but she just continued to glow up... 💕

[@BriBri1208]

I wonder if they're still friends

[@janicejohnson654]

I hope so. But, at the same time people are in your life for a reason or a season... Eve could have been her season ( with no bad, fallout or feelings)

[@ShevetteJackson]

I was thinking the same thing. Lol 😂

[@brionnajones4190]

I came back here to see who was wondering that too. See I'm not the only one. Hope so though!

[@wise4124]

Eve went Hollywood now things change. Hope not

[@mrsrko2u]

Good question

[@mijagaither1451]

Being in an abusive relationship is no joke especially when it's the father of your kids. My situation started out wonderful then he went from an angel to a monster, a whole 360° one way in front of my family then behind closed doors another. I'm thankful to God everyday I got out of it, 7 years now and thankful my kids are good as well. Can definitely relate to this....😥💪👪

[@kenyattatucker1279]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@d_iron_temple]

Her friend is so strong. I hope she’s still doing well.

[@kelamo7067]

She is

[@bighomie5504]

@@kelamo7067 how you kno

[@kelamo7067]

@@bighomie5504 lol. We kinda grew up together

[@babycakes412]

I LOVE YOU EVE!!!!!!

[@isha.j655]

I love Eve for this song! I was once in abusive relationship and when I got out I had no support. Folks thought I was going to go back & my mom and grandmother took his side. It was so fucked up and still till this day. But anytime I felt like going back or helping him in Court, this song played in my head and got me threw.

[@somethingspecial1415]

God bless you always, you did what many women could but wouldn't do.

[@taylorhawkins7830]

eve is still my hero

[@JaBabyDoll]

This song still relevant in 2018 and will forever be relevant as long as there’s domestic violence. I’m a DV Survivor, and I hope if you’re reading this and you’re currently in a DV relationship you too can find the strength to get out.

[@lisar.271]

This hits me. Queen Latifah is my favorite female rapper EVER and I LOVE Eve, and this song hits home…I’m not sure how this is my first time seeing this. I’m glad her friend didn’t wind up like the friend in this song.

[@francineansley7021]

domestic violence is so real

[@kaityson7173]

Yes it is I should know

[@crownarealone]

Abusive relationships always start out so subtle.. It might start out "playfully" telling you not-so-nice things that eventually you believe and it diminishes your worth. Then it usually escalates to something more physical. Women if it happens even ONCE please leave! If you stay the trauma will be so bad that often people never overcome it

[@nicoleeudelle6893]

It's the message in the song for me! Eve is so classic.. when female rappers was actually rapping with substance. I wonder what her best friend is doing now and what's her life been like after this.

[@EverydayGworl]

I've always loved Eve with the low cut. It fits her so well!!

[@MacshaddyMarie]

This song and video just makes me cry thinking about my sister going through abusive relationships in her past. I don’t know how I would have dealt with life if I had lost her because of the abuse.

[@prescheatham4998]

It had meaning before but it means so much more hearing the story and how it matches with the lyrics man😫

[@Kimmystyles2]

This was a straight up tear jerker for me. I haven’t heard this song in a min and it hot me hard especially seeing her friend and hearing her story 😢. I’m glad she os alive bc that song of her dying stay with me for a long time.

[@danielle9127ify]

I loved this song , understood it but was too young to really understand. From 15 to 25 I was in an abusive relationship. Some situations are worse than others, but it still takes its toll. It took me a while to realize what I was going through was abuse. Physical was happening but it was mostly verbal, emotional and financial abuse. Mental breakdown, depression, kids , postpartum, illnesses ( from stress) violent thoughts. God kept me and all of us that survived

[@selenashaw2842]

still get chills when i hear this song my fav well done eve

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I miss Queen first talk show she should be on Oprah level she made a great talk show host.

[@dapioneerink2065]

This is gold. I'm glad I came through this. Never knew it was a true story. This is pure art. I say no to any kind of abuse.

[@ecinatm8391]

damn who's cutting onions in here

[@satansbitch7119]

Ecinat M i know Right! 😢💔

[@poochieloo9870]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@donyell6335]

Ecinat M lol