Jordin Sparks CUSSED out her label for SABOTAGING her | Truth about her career & messy relationships

[@infinitejazz1400]

The music industry doesn’t want to invest in actual talent anymore and push mediocrity It’s so disappointing

[@mackeyjaylozada2453]

It’s not the labels it’s what society supports

[@MissCleoknows]

Sex sells. The promiscuous girls will always win. Talent is unnecessary.

[@MynameIsnotforsell]

She was Medicore compare to her peers

[@kittensmitten3287]

@@mackeyjaylozada2453 this is true

[@TyRendition]

​@@mackeyjaylozada2453 it both, the label will fund the mediocre ones instead of the talented ones.

[@yourlittlebrotherGabrielReview]

Jordin Sparks and JoJo deserved better. Two R&B/pop artists that have amazing songs but because of label issues their careers were stunted.

[@nameisamine]

I’m still mad about JoJo’s career. She really should’ve been in the position Ariana Grande’s career is now, if she kept her momentum and was on a better label.

[@africanqueen2200]

Yes because JoJo is so talented I wish this generation really knew about her. Every time I mention JoJo they say "JoJo Siwa?" I'm like no lol The label really messed her up and took advantage of a 13 year old. She was on the Masked Singer but lost to Nick Lachey (at this point the Masked Singer is a popularity contest they pick the most popular ones not the ones with talent) She deserves so much more❤

[@sarshanewton2647]

​@@africanqueen2200 because I genuinely thought yall were talking about JoJo Siwa

[@dotoomuchisthename6315]

I love me some Jojo❤❤

[@rahbeeuh]

​@@sarshanewton2647 oh no 😢😂

[@allydaopera]

Whitney Houston went through hell and back, and still gave so much of herself to others. RIP QUEEN

[@jonahkshackleford1129]

Right! The reason that she’s the greatest of all time is not just because of her voice, but because she was so humble and didn’t look down on women. She always supported them and took them under her wing. (i.e. TLC, Jennifer Hudson, Brandy, Monica, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton, Tamar Braxton, the list goes on.)

[@miajuana420]

They did they use to question her blackness her weight made up lies they caused her to be addict rip Whitney and Bobbi Kristina it’s a shame😢

[@ChocolateDon929]

The difference Whitney was still in her label good graces so they catered to her till the end she’s Whitney

[@jonahkshackleford1129]

Despite all that Jordin has been through, she hasn’t turned bitter and she has stayed positive. She’ll always win because of this attitude. She’s super sweet and we need more people like her. And honesty, there’s a lot of people who’ve been on American Idol and even won the show, that we don’t really see or hear from. Jordan is one of the people from the show who has had commercial success and plenty of people who will always support her.

[@nthuthukomdluli1052]

Beautiful ppl who are successful are always nice and kind

[@Lastdayone]

Being nice in a cut throat industry will get you used & abused. Unfortunately we’ve been groomed to be “nice” as women. Being passive will make you miss opportunities and more subjective to abuse. It’s ok to be fierce & demanding✨

[@justinea9365]

​@@Lastdayone learnt that lesson over time. It's not everyday nice. I've missed career opportunities because I was "nice" & felt bad

[@badasswill8599]

This channel is bias trash

[@rahbeeuh]

From my understanding, people who didn't win American Idol had more success than the ones who actually won.

[@tshepimokgautsi7184]

Jordin Sparks is a completely underrated singer I love her No Air is an R&b classic for sure

[@tashahall1855]

Yeah it was a beautiful song

[@tshepimokgautsi7184]

​@@tashahall1855 yeah it was

[@kazkazzie3906]

I love this song. Beautiful vocals from both singers.

[@TiffyAlwaysBlissy]

No Air is truly an R&B classic

[@sharontaylor2274]

So True

[@sminno]

Labels are more about shock value than talent. Jordin, Jojo, Shanice, Coco Jones, McClain sisters, Keke Palmer and Teyana Taylor are so underrated and undervalued it's heartbreaking.

[@denisedavis2500]

Exactly. All of these artists deserved so much more. I would also add Seyvn Streeter to the list

[@marielouissaint9028]

So true, and you forgot Normani

[@blackitaly6235]

Tinashe too

[@RainChoc_]

Honorable mention TINK 👏🏿👏🏿

[@msohniner]

Sevyn streeter as well

[@tajmahal4056]

No air had us ALL feeling like we could SANG SANG…no matter which part you were 😂😂😂

[@Hi_Tamera]

FACTS!! 😂

[@sharnaydearman4174]

😂😂😂

[@Manuel66318]

Listen .. 😂 specially the last part, I’ll be shouting so dramatic like if I’m on that video too

[@WilliamsPinch]

I gave it my all in the bathroom for weeks. Now I won’t even turn it on lol.

[@latashasmith1778]

Karaoke classic

[@jazminecurry9490]

The fact that she never changed who she is as a person or tried remarking herself sexually. Her VOICE did it all. I really wish artist's could put music out without having labels and big machines puppeting them. I've met her in person, and she truly is a ray of sunshine!!!

[@azmomconnection]

She did try to sexualize herself, you just probably didn't see it cause it was toward the end.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

​@@azmomconnectionshe did I remember the era Jordin tried a sexier image to get rid of that virginal one when she dated jason derulo.

[@smalltownbeauty2174]

Jordin was too mature for her exes anyway, she ended up happily married and is thriving, awesome ending ❤

[@lifewithceecee9035]

Yeah she is. In glad she's met someone mature

[@icycici6191]

She gave Sage $70,000 to put on a house & he disrespect her like that ⁉️ He's a straight garbage bag full of DUST‼

[@EtalviaC]

See. She was too good for those dusties. Gave him 70k and he resented her for it. Ungrateful mfer!

[@icycici6191]

@@EtalviaC EXACTLY!!! Like he was entitled to receive that much money from her.... & yet he was acting like she gave him $20 for gas money!! 👀

[@Jade7159-]

That part.

[@Lastdayone]

This dust bucket literally said “don’t get me wrong, she’s cool, she’s level headed. But she got on my nerves, I wanted to 🔪 her…” this is a prime reason why women, especially BW should NOT date/marry beneath your level. These dusties will envy you. They will lowkey hate you because even they know subconsciously they don’t even deserve you. He said that so casually and then proceeded to say she gave him 70k 😐. Smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

And she is considered a preference. It goes to show no matter the skin complexion or race of a woman Dusty Darrell is still well and alive in these black men.

[@amandakudzaichizanga4064]

Jordin was saved by God. She was not sabotaged either by the industry or Derulo. She actually dodged a bullet

[@mwangiloise7164]

Facts

[@danabenson4125]

Yes. I am so glad that she is not with him. He was a dog! He was her first everything and he played her like that.

[@laurianlomamii5950]

Facts

[@aheard1788]

Yes

[@aheard1788]

​@@danabenson4125 I think he's in the closet🙊

[@DevanteMcDaniel]

It's terrible how one person's actions can impact another person! She could have had her Grammy! I'm glad she didn't compromise, & that takes heart!! She's got my respect! ✊🏾

[@jazzya7383]

She is prob a Grammy winning writer. Because she has written some hits :-)

[@MH-et4bo]

Who cares she’s still supporting that animal.

[@daniyahwebb354]

​@@MH-et4bo wouldn't that make Rihanna an animal too?

[@purplepuffs2095]

​@MH-et4bo just like Rihanna does

[@freethinkerstv2112]

Rihanna was blowing up, they wanted to be more sexual

[@FallBrandyn48013]

Bruh I loved Jordin Sparks so much. Me and my bestie would play Battlefield on her CD player on a burnt CD on repeat and sing it like we were auditioning for American Idol 😂🤣 she’s absolutely talented and can also hit a whistle note! I hope she makes a huge comeback because we need some R&B queens!

[@drekafine8831]

I can literally picture you & your friend whom I have no idea what she looks like singing yall hearts out along with this song 🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👭🏽🎤🎙🎶📻💿

[@ihuomaotika2656]

Girl, same😂😂 but for me, it was me and my mom That was the first time i really got into music

[@shadyjoanneboots]

Saaame, Battlefield was a great album

[@rahbeeuh]

As much as I'd like for Jordin to make a huge comeback she was never an R&B queen. She wasn't really stuck to one genre. Her sound had a bit of country to it at times, dance/trance music, pop and a bit of R&B. I get what y'mean tho

[@avanulaneway8418]

Battlefield song was a hollering mess

[@RoyaltySarah]

She casually gives him $70,000 and he proceeds to say “but she doesn’t laugh at my jokes and I know I’m funny” …..what?!!!!!! Men 👎🏾

[@LizettesB3autyChannel]

RoyaltySarah I fell out! Like I can’t imangine giving a man $100 let alone $70,000!?!? I was like ‘NOOOOOOO’ 😆😫

[@tiffakang4525]

Well..... i don't feel bad for women that attempt to pay their way into a man's heart. It's manipulation. I always side eye a woman that gives a man cash, is you his mama or his woman. ✌🏾

[@RoyaltySarah]

@@tiffakang4525 aren’t you men the same ones using the same tired lines asking “what does SHE bring to the table?” Damned if we do damned if we don’t can’t seem to please everyone just have to score luck to find a genuine person. Can’t you see that he cheated why are you even justifying a disgusting thing, your more angry she helped him buy a house? Your mentality is scary

[@josephselfmade1]

MEN?!...Naw you mean SAGE* 🤨😑

[@josephselfmade1]

​@LizettesB3autyChannel yet yall want a man to PROVIDE for yall but YOU wouldnt give one $100 🧐🤨🤡

[@Mesa4u2nv]

Let's not gloss over the way Whitney Houston has uplifted so many other singers in her time from Monica to Jordin Sparks. I love that she acknowledges her blackness a d R&B/Soul roots in any way possible. You can tell she has so much confidence, it's refreshing. Her relationship drama can rival any pop girlie in the media....her label dropped the ball with her career.

[@FlowMoon__3]

I’m glad she spoke out, look at normani, is any1 gonna help free her? It’s rly been half a decade, with no album. The sabotage is real 😢

[@arseeoliveira6934]

She doesn't look like she wants to be saved...

[@FlowMoon__3]

@@arseeoliveira6934 ofc she wants to be saved. Do you know how much music she recorded? Do you know how many times she had a release date, and the label sabotaged it? Raye, Khalid, even dua lipa spoke out about how they had songs with normani but something happened with the label. Normani doesn’t want to do nothing obviously, she is just trapped and needs to be saved. And she can’t speak out yet.

[@yoyobobi1722]

@@FlowMoon__3 my heart really hurts for Normani. Super talented, beautiful, natural, great dancer, beautiful singer, great tone, beyond amazing performer, humble. It sucks to see her be treated this way by the industry and the general public has no empathy or understanding. I have been a fan of hers since fifth harmony and still, crickets. It is sad

[@FlowMoon__3]

@@yoyobobi1722 I’ve been a fan since 5H too, and it’s sad to see the years go by and rca ruin her career just like they did tinashe. I still can’t believe people think she isn’t getting sabotaged. After this many years? After this many artists spoke out, normani included? I feel like it’s racism at this point to blame her for her career being stunted. It’s CLEARLY sabotage.

[@ImaniHospedale]

Same and I’m really disgusted at this point. Some people are claiming it’s because of the last song not doing well, but then all of these unreleased songs are wayyy more palatable to audiences but they won’t release it. I really can’t stand RCA.

[@MsABee1]

What a gem Whitney was!!! I had to stop, wipe my eyes and type this message!! 🙏🏾 We only get a glimpse of what Whitney personally did for SO many artists coming up in the industry! ❤️

[@mariastalling4711]

I miss Whitney ♥️

[@Adventuresforthebooks]

She was a real one 💯

[@rollerbaybee4230]

She was so positive toward other female artists!😊

[@whatsgoinontoday2371]

They did her so dirty

[@smokerscough2907]

Whitney knew how the industry was played and she knew which young Black women needed the most uplifting. Her legacy will remain in these women's lives for generations. Bless her soul.

[@L0R3N23]

It’s always sweet to hear how Whitney touched so many people’s lives behind the scenes. RIP to Ms. Houston ❤

[@SagittariusQueen1980]

She's so beautiful and talented, these labels don't care about talent anymore, it's all about image.

[@camryrenix79]

I beg to differ.. we have some people slipping through those cracks and I applaud them… if they like you they like you if they don’t they don’t…

[@Iknowyoumadnow]

Well taco bell mascot, it's a dog eat dog world, if yeen got the ratchetness that sells then you might as well forget it

[@rahbeeuh]

It's always been about image and who y'know

[@sexychocolategoddess2821]

Image and sex. I can not find any black female artist that isn't twerking all over the place in a thong. 😵‍💫

[@fatherbewithme]

Right cause Idk how they dropped the ball on Jordan she's very talented

[@newflower8974]

That was so sweet of Whitney to uplift & support Jordin I miss Whitney so much 😢🕊

[@KimBlaQue]

That leaked phone call was disturbing af. Im glad she didn't go back to that clown!! Pure trash 🤮

[@Doctor.Dentista]

He said all those horrible things about her, then he publicly begged her to come back to him 😑

[@DaeganWalsh]

It’s SO wild to think she could of had another huge hit with “The Way”...she really is talented.

[@AXFN_]

The song could have flopped with her singing it, Ariana had the momentum with a hungry fanbase that wanted to see “Cat” from Victorious become a superstar. They were locked in. I can’t say the same for Jordin fans. In the end I’m sure jordin made more money giving the song away than what she would have made keeping it for herself.

[@greatvaluechoppedonions8130]

@@AXFN_ I feel the same way. After 2009 she fell off and in 2013 when the way came out I'm not sure she could've came back and made the song blow up like ariana did. I kinda doubt it.

[@TheJlb527]

I need to hear her demo!!!

[@chi8772]

@@AXFN_ exactly

[@_Kim_Possible]

And skyscraper by Demi you can hear Jordin in the background

[@s_h_a_w_n_d_a8903]

“No Air” is such a beautiful song. That collaboration was fire🔥. Jordin’s acting is even exceptional as well. Talented.

[@shawnblessed7193]

So glad she stayed true to herself. Integrity 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@MusicSpyTrends]

If Whitney Houston says you’re a great singer then you got some talent. Jordin Sparks is one of the best singers and to see how she was treated by everyone in the industry is disheartening, she deserves better! 😞🥺 #justiceforjordin

[@TukkyHD]

She needs to start doing movies that has musicals within them. She’ll get back up there like nothing happened

[@isaiahadams1208]

True

[@Userissuessh]

Yes musical and broadway

[@nikkidevereaux6306]

It’s hard for voices like Jordins to make it mainstream because ballads are hardly made anymore.. which is what fits her voice 😩

[@AA-yc9dq]

Yea only whisper artists are doing well

[@Hi_Tamera]

@@AA-yc9dq true 😩😂

[@yoyodre]

Her biggest hit is an uptempo and Sza is the most dominant r&b singer out now.

[@alicia_nicole]

I love and miss ballads

[@UppityOne]

This comment here! 💯

[@STARFLAMESTV]

Jordan was too classy and level headed for the 2 first guys she dated. Jason hasn’t changed after all these years as per Jenna Frumes posts.,

[@mariastewart8810]

Dem 2 guys are both a POS!!!!

[@lowkey_babe77]

I’ve always said JD is one corn-knee ass dude

[@queenbeeps9992]

Yes glad jordin didn’t get pregnant either

[@lovelygirl7123]

Jenna Is an other 🤡 in one post she will trash Jason next post she is still entertaining him hasn’t moved on…

[@ronzh9646]

Jason is for the streets

[@candicelofton8178]

Seeing Whitney got me in my feelings. We ❤u Tippy

[@Tdottdot]

Girl who tf is tippy? 😂😂😂

[@kiam6218]

@@Tdottdot It’s Whitney Houston’s nickname

[@booincamccray4510]

Isn’t it Nippy? 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@kesha297]

​@@kiam6218 no its not..her nickname was Nippy.

[@Tdottdot]

@@booincamccray4510 yes it’s Nippy lol

[@chiefnkosi7705]

Jason Derulo moved like a woman during that break-up. He allegedly demanded a car he bought her as a gift back. He was a disgrace.

[@HaitianBlackGinger11]

That’s a man behavior.

[@aheard1788]

He trash

[@alextroy9202]

I wanna cry 😭

[@SLa-pb1gg]

Whitney was such a gem. We really loss someone special. You don’t see a lot of DIVAS who support the younger generation cause a lot of these older women I heard were some old ass haters when it came to Whitney, Aretha being one of them. So it’s sweet to hear Whitney didn’t let that mistreatment make her bitter towards the younger singers even though the old hags treated her like shit

[@SLa-pb1gg]

@@ladynicole9151 Was Chaka mean to her? I didn’t know that, but I know my mom told me back in the day Aretha was not nice to Whitney and was jealous of her. Hatin ass, old, fat goat.

[@avery03]

The fact Sage said he wanted to stab her is crazy

[@aritergriffande4563]

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️ He’s accused of grape as well

[@avery03]

@@aritergriffande4563 OMG-

[@itsjonae6957]

No air is a classic I’ve always wondered what happened

[@enthusiasticgmgaming4165]

Jordin Sparks will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart not just as an artist but as a person. She is so sweet, passionate and extremely talented! It sucks so hard how the industry treats people

[@kayd828]

Jordin Sparks has always been an incredible artist

[@kalimile1917]

She's incredible. There's a reason why she was the lead in waitress the musical. Staggering talent in pop, Broadway and everywhere else...

[@MusiqQueen6]

What happened to Jordin is exactly what is happening with Normani now! RCA is so awful they do this to so many artists! Tunji Balogun (music executive) left RCA and went to Def Jam, and now Normani is struggling to get people at RCA to care/push her music, but they also won't let her go.

[@sexychocolategoddess2821]

Yesss Empressive should do a documentary on Normani, that would be dope.

[@AngeBiampandou]

@@sexychocolategoddess2821 It's kind of soon. She doesn't even have a full album out and doesn't interact on social media. So, It's speculations at this point. We don't enough of her situation besides the fact that none of the 5H girls not name Camilla have release a solo album YET after a 5-6 year break. Normani might be going through a similar situation as Tinashe

[@babygurll7]

She’s also not performing well though. Wild side even with a Cardi B feature didn’t do as well as expecting and her second single Fair did not sell despite a press release and performances. So yeah the record label is bad but people also aren’t buying/listening to her music enough.

[@chi8772]

@@babygurll7 exactly

[@RobloxMomma92]

@@babygurll7 Wild side did great for only having one performance, two if you count The fenty savage performance. Imo people actually downplay her success a lot. Normani has 2 billion streams and that's only on spotify. So people are listening to her. Motivation is 2x platinum with only one televised performance which proves people are buying her music. Wild side debuted at 14, stayed on the charts for 21 weeks with no promo. Broke a record on radio, and it was a viral sensation. I believe the song is eligible for 3x platinum now. This is the same woman who was gone for two years before that release, had people saying she missed her chance and wouldn't get back her hype. Yet she came back when another smash, Normani is actually doing great for someone with only about 10 songs to her name, and no album. We also need to keep in mind she is still not that well known to the GP, mainly due to her not releasing as much. Her issue has always been promo. Her team will give her one week of promo, and that's it. They need to learn to keep pushing a song, RCA looks for quick hits when one thing about Normani her songs have longevity. They don't leave the charts after one or two weeks. Imagine if she actually had the promo, she would be good. RCA has always been the issue, look at Zayn, Tinashe, Britney spears, sza hell Doja was signed to them for years and only blew up in 2020.

[@CiaraContent]

Jordin and Ciara were on the exact same label and I 1000% believe they sabotaged her because they didn't hesitate to sabotage Ci. Kudos to her for standing up for herself in an industry that's built on deceitful activities. I remember she had posted a video, holding Ciara's "Fantasy Ride" album and she said something along the lines of, "I'm supporting my label-mate, go out and support her" and I knew there was something behind it. The industry would rather neglect women than help foster their careers for the better.

[@seanwilliams2271]

I am a die-hard fan of Jordin Sparks I think she deserves so much more than how her career has played out she is a very beautiful young lady and so so talented people sleep on her she's one of the ones that people need to wake up and see how albums are amazing and her boys is out of this world I wish her nothing but the best I wish you was a lot bigger than what she is❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lifeaccordingtokailynnfait9311]

😊😊

[@MsLaRue]

She is just the nicest, most wholesome person and I really wish the best for all her future endeavors and success. Her energy is refreshing ❤

[@Tdottdot]

Girls like Jordan and Leona Lewis got lost in the shuffle. It was all about Beyoncé, Rihanna, Ciara, pussycat dolls, Keri hilson, lady Gaga, it was a lot of great people coming out at that time. Why y’all think P!nk started her own circus? Mama said She had kids to feed. Period

[@cocomo3141]

And thoes people you mentioned besides beyonce and lady gaga.....fell off to the way side to.. tragic really...music industry is hard..

[@TiffyAlwaysBlissy]

She did have hits though!!

[@yoyodre]

You mention these other artists like it's their fault their projects were more successful. 🙄

[@AXFN_]

I’m still mad about Leona Lewis to this day. What they both have in common, is Simon Cowell. Simon don’t know how to manage black artists or how to turn them into longevous acts. He just wants a quick cash in while there’s buzz from “(insert talent show name here)” and when it starts to fizzle he has no plan for a rebrand/transition or anything, he just checks out.

[@josephinebournes8212]

​@@AXFN_ Jordan Sparks and Leona Lewis are NOT black.

[@VonnieVonVonX2]

Jordin Sparks Deserves So Much More 💯

[@jay1hi547]

That part!!!!!

[@chelseahoney31]

The reason why independent is the way people are going. I rather work hard and do what I want than work hard and have to ask permission.

[@ChelseaSaidTV]

The fact that Whitney Houston looks so happy and healthy during the filming of this movie, and then end up facedown overdosed in a tub is baffling to me. I don’t understand how she slipped so fast and it makes my tan hat start tingling even more because normally the downturn isn’t that fast from filming a movie to the movie coming out is not that long of time in between for her to slip so far rest in peace. I’m so sad for her.

[@undaunted1065]

The Industry is evil. The amount of celebrities dying in bathtubs or wherever from overdosing is not coincidental. Including Whitney's daughter ending up the same way. They unaliven some of these people. When Chaka Khan spoke out about Hollywood's dark side, after her friend Whitney's death, she soon after ended up in "rehab". Stardom, fame, tons of money, comes at a cost. Some of them pay with their lives or the lives of another.

[@amandausharamdeen]

She deserved soooo much more . Unfortunately talent doesn't sell unless you can handle yourself independently. Look at Nicki . Thank God young money and Wayne saw her talent and held her down because the industry wanted to bury her . Talent doesn't sell the way drama does. The ones in drama gets the push . Unproblematic queens don't. Love her still though.

[@gailainsley6939]

I can think of many unproblematic stars... Reputation and relationship wise, Nicki definitely wouldn’t be one of them. But I see what you are saying 😂😴

[@TiffyAlwaysBlissy]

@@gailainsley6939 Sigh. The drama created around Nicki came from a lot of industry folks being upset they couldn’t control her. So many of those narratives were literally created. I remember American Idol making some of my own teachers in high school say they now loved and respected her because they were able to see her personality outside what the narrative was. Waves of that have happened every handle of years. 2018 was the worst year but she still climbed out of it. Not liking someone and them being problematic can be two very different things

[@STARVII619]

@@gailainsley6939 lol a lot celebrities dnt have good reputation either so stop being a hypocrite!! And besides what exactly has Nicki done ?? Industry players wanted to get rid of so bad they started paying female artists to diss her but she still here after 10 years and still popping!! Girl bye u just a hater. She is not on internet calling people monkeys, calling black women roaches and throwing bottles at women. Besides it’s nobody business who she is married to so far as she is happy😂😂

[@yoyobobi1722]

@@gailainsley6939 right. Swarm season 2 incoming featuring the barbs

[@queenjanee6290]

Before 2015 when she dropped pink print Nicki Minaj barely even talked 😂😂😂. It’s like one day she started talking and didn’t stop 😂😂

[@GTNSHORTS]

Even though she went through ups and downs, it didn’t stop her from grinding and going for what she loved

[@marvelboi3416]

Jordin Sparks is truly an amazing phenomenal artist and I was so glad that she was blessed in becoming well-known and successful as an actress in the film/TV industry.

[@KittyKLovely]

I understand her frustration, but maybe that was God protecting her from the evil of the industry.

[@kasyb4312]

I am thinking the same thing.

[@mandybae2524]

FACTS

[@Elizabeth-mf3dn]

So true!! It’s so scary

[@shataviaturner2481]

Agree

[@Tevs91]

Jordin, Jojo, and Keri all deserved better ❤

[@justzee1574]

Man, the music industry is nothing but consistent. Same story Ive heard from artists in 60 70 80s. Independent is the only way to go these days. Glad she stood up herself

[@kristesenhansen5518]

I’m rooting for her… she has such an amazing voice. I’d love if she did a personal album with a lot of big ballads. Her voice and talent has the potential to really move and inspire a lot of people.

[@Jadaaaawaydaaa]

I love her ! This literally made me cry for her . I hate how the industry doesn’t push talent anymore

[@Ventingthetruth777]

Jason, was supposed to have married Jordan, she was a virgin who was saving herself for marriage 💔 He wasn't mature enough to respect what she was saying about her goals at that moment.

[@Hi_Tamera]

When Jordan laughed after the label going bankrupt I felt that 😂Gotta laugh at your own pain 😩😂

[@ginaloveslife8012]

Jordan Sparks will never stop working because she’s a true entertainer in the industry… that’s entertainment!!!❤. Kudos to Jordan Sparks🎉🎉🎉

[@soverignbeing8]

This is what success really looks like. Remaining who you are and grounded. I watch he from the start and wondered what the industry will do to her. She did not turn into a Cardi B or Megan Stallion. Thanks God. She has her family and and remains relevant. Perhaps Mama Witney is looking after her and protecting her.

[@baiaforev2407]

It doesn't seem like the industry wants to promote classy black femake artists any more but women who are willing to be trashy get pushed forward.

[@Trueconfidence]

Wow that’s insane im definitely staying independent it may take longer but creative freedom is essential and everything to me love to see jordin is doing good literally my childhood crush

[@TheUzamaki9000]

Jordan was protected and still has her soul. Ladies, look at Jordan as an example of what happens when you hold off and not give yourself to the wrong man. She found her husband.

[@flighter7713]

Jordyn was signed to RCA? Her experience sounds familiar to somebody we know!

[@lifewithceecee9035]

Normani! 😢

[@Project199x]

Tinashe, Normani, Zayne. The list goes on, they focus on their big artist one at a time

[@smokerscough2907]

RCA is the name behind the sabotage of basically every artist who we know has had issues with consistency, shelved projects and ultimately becoming washed up. They destroyed almost every Jive artist's career in less than a year with that merger. Disgrace of a company.

[@flighter7713]

@Smoker's Cough at this point I think rca grabs artists who can shift the popularity of mainstream artists and shelves them for payouts. Tinashe,Zayn,Jordan,and Normani. This is not a coincidence.

[@angelicaterry3367]

What the hell is going to happen to Normani, Whose idea was it for her to go to the label where black women's careers go to die?

[@LadyCharity]

The man who signed her through an imprint of RCA left and works as an exec at Def Jam. So in a way, she got stuck. Likely for legal issues, it isnt like she can state what is happening directly.

[@ronim924]

@@LadyCharityso the person who initially signed her couldn’t take her with him to def Jam ?

[@ashley.taylor174]

@@ronim924 she was contracted to stay on RCA

[@chi8772]

Which other label do you think would have signed her?

[@chi8772]

@@ronim924 yes contracts

[@kuroe-chan5190]

Jordin had it! She’s so cool and calm and patient so whatever happened was building and building she just couldn’t do it anymore. But her life has flourished she’s gorgeous with a amazing husband and family. She’s done well I adored Jojo growing up as well. Here her music hear and there and still perfect vocals

[@jaeo748]

I love Jordin’s perspective on adversity. It seems that the industry is just a dark place. Many try and never find the support they need to go mainstream despite their talent, while others do, and many times want to walk away from it all in what we, as outsiders, view as the height of their success. However, it is clear this industry is costly, and the more the artist gains, the greater that cost becomes.

[@StruggleReviewzTV]

I love Jordin she seem to have such a beautiful spirit to go along with that equally beautiful voice. She seems to be genuinely content and happy with her life/family I’m glad she found her space in the acting world as well as still creating the music she wants too. ❤

[@angelnicole513]

I love Jordin and what her image represents. Shes a very classy black woman. She showed it's ok to be beautiful, talented and not dress or act like a ho/slut to get recognition. All black women aren't the same. A lot of us respect ourselves. Shes a great role model as well. I cant imagine how hard it's been for her. Many blessings to Jordin. Keep God first baby girl ❤

[@lovelyloner]

I feel like she kind of backed herself into a corner. She made the “Im a good girl” her entire image and identity. Sadly, when she experienced life, had setbacks and fell for false promises, she didn’t get the grace and support she deserved.

[@PepperAnnT]

She is biracial, she is not black.

[@angelnicole513]

@@PepperAnnT you sound utterly ridiculous. Period.

[@smokerscough2907]

@@lovelyloner She came up on a family TV show and was handled by a team that wanted it known how young she was. Not to mention with her being tall and Black, the executives really played up that innocent good girl vibe. Her comment at that award show about the purity rings ruined her for a while with a more mature fanbase, and once she had apologized, it was too late. She became famous at the wrong time.

[@shanteli5970]

I remember listening to her music in middle school.💁🏾‍♀️ "Tattoo" and ,"Battlefield" was my jam. She's so underrated and extremely talented. 😭🙌🏾Jordin is such a beautiful spirit.😍 Wishing her nothing but the best. Love her 👑❤️.

[@leisajacobsg8981]

Jordin Sparks you're STILL young gifted and black you WILL succeed in your musical career I believe bc girl you can sing!!!🎉❤

[@KatieMoran-oy1ls]

& Leisa she isn’t blk though but has an amazing voice

[@sowhat9079]

​@@KatieMoran-oy1ls thanks for quickly correcting that, she isn't black, she's mixed, fact and nothing wrong with that. She's beautiful and amazingly talented

[@meeshafletcher]

I’m glad to hear about her because she was one of the normal but epic artists tht made my childhood and teenage days litty

[@SweetE1403]

I like the fact that she stayed true to herself, she has always maintained herself. She’s classy and they can’t handle someone they can’t manipulate.

[@MykelMontana]

She deserved better!!

[@alexutzcel]

She NEVER stopped grinding... some people should take note

[@reneesmith9693]

I miss you doing these kind of videos😌❤️

[@user-ze2mw6nh4y]

She needs someone writing her ballads. Thank Goodness she’s married and can’t get distracted by dusty men because both Sage and Jason did her so dirty. That Chris blow up was horrendous and it was so terrible on timing. This is another reason why very talented female artist need to leave him alone it doesn’t ever seem to work in their favor only his.

[@sarabennett6295]

Glad Jordin found someone she got along with. Sage and Jason are disgusting

[@danabenson4125]

I have always been a fan of Jordan. She has always remained humble and never changed up. Even when she lost weight, she didn't become a diva or started being provocative for attention. She is so talented and should be up there with the other R&B artists. Definitely should have had more opportunities.

[@asisiphoclay1568]

I think Whitney was so supportive to young black women that were coming in to the music industry because she probably never had that when she was new to the business.

[@Xara_K1]

I actually think it's because she did have that support and she was passing it on. I remember her on Oprah talking about how she'd just been so loved by the likes of Aretha and some of the older divas. I admit I may have just taken it to be positive, but I'm pretty sure I remember her saying that.

[@whosthatchick5150]

I always loved Jordin Sparks, she seems like such a genuinely lovely sweet person.. the record labels did her so wrong but I’m glad she continues to thrive and that she is happily married ♥️♥️

[@mandonnaa5574]

Jordin deserves all her flowers 💐 She continued to be classy, strong, and never let the dusty people who tried to ruin her stop her step. She continues to radiate happiness and thrive. And such a shame we never got to hear her version of “The Way.” That was her song.

[@yolandagriffin4411]

After all the drama ,I am soooo happy to hear she's happy in love and doing well

[@dereck1824]

Im sorry but im still stock on “I say a joke and she don’t laugh, B**ch ik im funny” cuz why was he highly offended that she didn’t laugh 🤣🤣

[@farrahbluestone2455]

Dang, she went thru it. Always wanted to know what happened to her career. She is so young beautiful and talented, it can still turn around and become bigger than ever!!

[@metasymplocos]

Jordin is so personable, talented and patient! She actually allowed me to take a cheek to cheek photo yrs ago even though it took several minutes!! Thank you Jordin I will always cherish that moment.💥😍🤩🥰🙏🏽

[@Neko4president]

Never really listened to js music, but after seeing how humble she is, her strength of still fighting through all obstacles, I have up most respect…just gained a new fan and going to check out some of her music…good break down impressive

[@toyaspence9516]

Thank you for NOT selling out

[@shadyjoanneboots]

I honestly loved Jordin's first 2 albums when I was a kid, she had some great songs. A shame she was held back by her label like so many other female artists

[@antoinetterobinson7609]

That's right Jordin take matters in your own hands. If you want something you have to do it yourself. Keep on thriving!

[@angellg25]

At this point why would anyone sign to a label!?!?......IT NEVER ENDS WELL!!! Stay independent!!!

[@jesclifford88]

It’s the success you gain by doing so. Ideally everyone would be independent, but if you don’t already have a fan base it’s near on impossible without all the connections the labels have with radio etc it’s sad and I completely agree with you but that’s why. I’d rather not sell my soul to do what I love but many sadly do 😢

[@angellg25]

@@jesclifford88 makes sense 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@cameron00148]

I truly believe that Whitney Houston is STILL watching over and protecting Jordin Sparks to this day! I believe she was re-directing Jordin out of the industry for her own good! Not only has the music become more "dark" and sexual as time has gone on, but we continuously hear about artist selling millions of records but are broke as a joke. I truly believe Whitney (spiritually) would say that she would want Jordin's spirit/soul to be FREE to do what she wants to do and NOT be trapped in these horrible deals like some artist are right now. Jordin reminds me so much of Prince, where she literally has the possibility and capability to do everything herself and her talent speaks for herself. I was in 5th grade when Jordin Sparks won American Idol and to this day, I still be blasting "No Air"

[@TititoDeBologay]

6:02 Whitney Houston really had such a positive energy for the RnB girlies. Always supportive, giving pointers, advices and more. Proportionally, She would shade the fake songstress, some labels were trying hard to push.

[@michaelprier6841]

One step at a time and that mixtape she put out with LA Leakers was EVERYTHING THO!! I just thought she was too cookie cutter for mainstream at the time!

[@macywood4619]

She didn’t sell her soul!

[@MeMand01]

1990 Forever is such a great EP. Her and Elijah Blake work so well together.

[@tashibalampkin8555]

Man! When Big Time Rush was on and Jordin Sparks was featured, I ran out song "Count on You." I would be singing that at the random moments. Brushing teeth, walking in school, etc. "1, 2, 3, 4, to the fiveeeeee. Baby on I'm counting on youuu."

[@shakespearesghostwriter4852]

Omg! Bout to find this song now!

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

Jordin will *forever* be one of my favorite artists! I used to play her first album everyday! 💖 I still love to go back and listen.

[@erict7093]

I knew none of this. I am soooo happy to hear Jordan continues to move upward in her career and finding a stable love! I'm also glad Whitney Houston embedded in Jordan she is meant to be here. Whitney giving her that sturn look/telling her she can do what she wants....PLUS coming to support/view/and guide Jordan on Whitney's day off boosted Jordans self-esteem and creativity! Wow! Whitney was truly a professional and mother!

[@latayesha]

I actually liked her third album Right Here, Right Now for the most part. It was catchy and had some nice ballads. Although it could’ve spent a little more time in the oven

[@YChef33]

Jordan Sparks Right Here, Right Now album is a CLASSIC. Her voice deserved so much better. One of my favorite singers

[@abenettakollie9593]

Oh sweet Jordan. I just love her so much. Her music really took me up a positive notch through my teenage years. Thanks Empressive

[@louie-vincentoffice5553]

Her singing voice is so good and smooth. So smooth

[@onthebeat9583]

Sad she was an amazing talent, extremely underrated

[@hzlkelly]

The industry will take puppets anytime over actual talented and gifted people.

[@angelnicole513]

Theres no bad press or rumors out about Jordan. Shes a God-fearing woman and is classy. Jason was trash for speaking about her in that way and also trash for not being man enough to break up with her in a respectable way. After all those years together, he just ghosted her?! Terrible. And even though he's married with kids, if he came out the closet he would be a much happier person I'm sure. Girl, you dodged a bullet.

[@Basedbeauty3]

Never cared for him since he first came out(came on the music industry scene)