What Happened To Dionne Farris? | The CRAZY DRAMA That Forced Her To Quit Arrested Development

Her journey was one full of many trying experiences but, she eventually made it to the top of the music charts. Unfortunately, she wasn’t able to keep the momentum going and decided to walk away from it all when the challenges became just too much to handle.
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[@beaniegee5129]

Hopeless by Dionne Farris is still an amazing song to this day!!

[@cleftheart1969]

That and l know

[@music_and_so_much_mo318]

Written by Van Hunt

[@guesswho2033]

Hopeless is one of my favorite songs in life, period! I have it on my playlist to listen to once, but I always wind up hearing it about 4-5 times. Its funny how lyrics can be so simple, yet be so complex.

[@vellabella1]

@@music_and_so_much_mo318 Did not know this

[@vellabella1]

I lived in France when I was 14 years old and this song was everything. " Hopeless as a penny with a hole in it"

[@beaniegee5129]

She did her thing on Arrested Development's hit Tennessee

[@lonelyenchantress2172]

she sure did even thought its a upbeat song, her part always makes me misty eyed thinking about black history.✊🏿

[@MsKim510]

One of my favorite songs of all time!

[@belizeangal3409]

But didn’t get any credit not even her award 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@manniesreactionchannel3808]

I forgot that was her in that group .

[@danielalejandrosotelomiran4916]

what the fuck? I know this girl a little bit from her song called "I know" that is great, but by God I'm just finding out here, that she was in that strange and bad band of Arrested Development??? o.o well very bad

[@katieriritaylor15]

Artist like Dionne Farris are such GEMS I swear!! She is so talented and the main thing is, she knew her worth refusing to take any shit in this this shady business know as the "music industry" I hope she is thriving and doing well to this date! Such a talented woman!

[@kylechristian7232]

Funny there was no mention of the Brother who produced her solo album David Ryan Harris guitarist if the Funk,Rock group Follow For Now one of Atlanta's greatest exports next to MOTHERS FINEST

[@Nothingatall1984]

She was SOOOOO 90s And underrated. ❤️🥰

[@agathaamoako3799]

Her daughter, Baby Tate, was on love and hip hop Atl. She’s doing her thing in the music business and making a name for herself.

[@peachberrypie]

I like her music. Her and her mom are so free spirited, I LOVE IT!

[@drayaa_amour]

I didn’t even realize that was her daughter

[@thecosmicblueautie]

I lurve Baby Tate's music. The moment I heard they were fam, I smiled because that's a hell of a musical lineage!

[@lichi1244eva]

Dionne Farris got me through a particularly difficult period in my life. For 2.5 years I was in an abusive relationship and her song "Don't Ever Touch Me Again" helped give me the strength to finally leave. For that, she will always have a special place in my heart.

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

Like those before her that didn't fit In a r&b box (Tracy Chapman.. Macy Gray.. MeShell Ndegeocello etc.. ) it's hard... When you're black r&b is all you're supposed to do when you're a singer.. Sad how people try to make u fit in a box... I'm glad she stuck to her guns and continues to do so.. "Hopeless" still feels and sounds like a cloudy beautiful rainy day... I love that song.

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Hmmm...funny you should mention Meshell Ndegeocello. Stay tuned! 😉

[@Utriedit215]

I don't care what nobody say Macy Gray can't sing I would rather listen to a dying cat howl

[@madygr302]

@@Utriedit215 it's definitely unique

[@deljean]

When I first heard the song in 97, I was in the back of my moms van , we were at the gas station and Hopeless came on. Also it was raining lol❤

[@deljean]

​@@Utriedit215Damn😂😂😂😂

[@danavixen6274]

Dionne Farris is an UNFORGETTABLE talent. Her beautiful voice makes songs MEMORABLE. Tennessee, I Know, and Hopeless! She even killed it covering Stevie Wonder! That's saying alot! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@beemocha]

Her voice literally does the lyrics for “Tennessee”: Takes you to another place! 🎤 🎶 😌💕💕 Her daughter’s name is Young Baby Tate & she was on the last season of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta I believe.

[@asiadavisgurl1]

That's her DAUGHTER? I had no idea 😭

[@lonelyenchantress2172]

@@asiadavisgurl1 me neither 😲

[@asiadavisgurl1]

I always feel especially bad for BW in the music industry around this time. I'm sure Dionne could've gone so much farther had she had a better team.

[@yamomma6479]

Or if she looked like Saweetie

[@naturallysieisdope]

Hopeless just puts me in a serene state😌💛🌻

[@beaniegee5129]

I Know by Dionne Farris is still a banger!!

[@AmerieFanbase]

Exactly

[@jaicbacote3494]

I still randomly sing “I know” after I said to somebody “I know” 😂 that’s my ish!!!

[@jewelsafire6844]

Dionne Farris is that special artist that is in a league all by herself. Her vocals are unforgettable. Yea, 'Hopeless' will forever be one of them songs that speaks to all my senses.🧡🌻🧡🌻🧡

[@guesswho2033]

All truth, no lie!

[@jennyjones3978]

Dionne Farris know she can sing! She sound so good on that tribute to Anita Baker years ago, I keep watching it!❤️

[@sinsearjones6081]

This channel is full of nostalgia I love it 💙💙

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

I just watched Love Jones other day. Her voice is so beautiful... Hopeless still is a bop ❤

[@YaaYaa25]

In my opinion, Dionne Farris ushered in “Neo Soul!” She came before India Arie, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. The record companies didn’t know what to do with her look or her sound! 😏

[@Naeisonfire]

Her daughter also makes music and looks just like her

[@lavendersunsets7066]

Yeah I heard Speech can be difficult to work with. Glad she stood her ground and they squashed it in the end.

[@thebrownbaldy]

Always wondered what happened to her. Glad to hear she's back to doing what she loves and that she and Speech patched things up with each other.

[@kimme2852]

I love “I Know” and “Hopeless”, and they are in my playlists. Listened to both songs tonight. I was always hoping to hear more from her.

[@chenoda]

✨Her song Passion has always struck a chord in my soul, and still is on my playlist of favorite songs! 🤍✨

[@qb6570]

🎶 They say I'm hopeless...as a penny with a whole in it!🎶

[@donaldwilson2620]

Dionne Farris' hit song "I Know" is an underappreciated gem. It's a great song.

[@marvinandjosh1]

Oh wow. I forgot all about her! This was a blast from the past.

[@fra593]

She was also on the NY Undercover Soundtrack

[@marlontransporter]

Dionne has aged beautifully just as her music 👏💯

[@jessinicole7998]

I remember Dionne for Hopeless I forgot about “I know what you’re doing” I love that one too. Hopeless was such a vibe tho.

[@TaiwoWilliams]

One of my favourite vocalists; so underrated and I understand why she walked away, as she has a lot of integrity. I follow her on IG; she's hilarious. You can see that she dances to her own beat which I love. In other words, she's not a cookie cutter. She's original and one of a kind.

[@beaniegee5129]

I also remember hearing I Know by Dionne Farris on an episode of New York Undercover

[@ThatGenXvirgo]

I was listening to Tennessee last Friday and wondering what happened to her! You always come with the goods right on time!

[@beaniegee5129]

Love these stories so much

[@happygolucky7241]

One of my favorite singers.💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@beaniegee5129]

Arrested Development's debut album will be turning 30 this year

[@dashaunthompson6785]

“ They say I’m hopeless” ❤️

[@brachaw6060]

I enjoyed watching this. My faaaaavorite song of hers is "I Know". The most amazing harmonies between her and Leesa in the middle of the song are so sweet to my ears.

[@TryTiffiny]

She and her daughter are twins and equally beautiful ❤️

[@petepyeatt6909]

“I Know” was the biggest hit of 1995.

[@Beauty777_]

Love when y’all post ❤️

[@Reality_TV]

Dionne Farris is such an incredible talent! I love her! Glad to see she is still making music!

[@divinefeminineoracle5825]

Hopeless is my jam

[@stilljocelyn_]

Speech really was a trip back in the day.

[@BirdLadySpeaks]

Another great one!!!! 💛💛💛💛

[@Hains22]

How did this become my favorite KZbin channel so quickly? ✊🏾Also, not me waiting for that Father MC recap🤣

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Stay tuned! 😉

[@grantp1756]

Shoutout from Colorado!!

[@challengerwilliam8414]

You are a woman of accomplishment, be proud of that. May the rest of your life's journey be peaceful and loving.

[@debbie-annsmith6115]

Hopeless got me through some hard times. Her voice is magic. Truly talented artists are NOT a dime a dozen. Love to see them getting their flowers.

[@a.h.2667]

Awesome video! Would love to see a video on what happened to Digible Planets.

[@PurdyNapps]

Dionne is amazing. Definitely one of my favorite singers. Beautiful voice.

[@SweetTea742]

I'm not too familiar with her but I watch everything you guys put out :)

[@RavenBlaze420]

I remember her song I know and as a kid was 11 when it come out an remember it being so cool

[@ashleywills8761]

Hopeless is still my jam🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾

[@Skipntosh]

Another great video!

[@iwannaseeit1979]

Dionne KILLED It at the BET Awards tribute to Anita Baker! Her voice is smoky dark chocolate with honey drizzle 🍫🍯🥰

[@cfran671]

For me, one of the best movie soundtracks ever is Love Jones. Hopeless by Dionne is such a beautiful song.

[@guesswho2033]

Definitely in my top 5 GOAT songs.

[@lolafairchild88]

❤ this channel!!!

[@CoCoBella83]

Thanks so much for this! I so love Dionne , her music vibrates my heart and soul ❣️💯

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Good morning and thank you 😌

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Good morning! You're welcome 😉

[@pambrown6319]

@@JuicyPopEntertainment Where's Jesse Powell?

[@jamiebaxter7965]

I always wondered what happened to her after the success of her first solo album and the single, Hopeless, for the Love Jones Soundtrack. Glad to hear the industry didn't break her vs. slowing her down for a while.

[@turiyahall7526]

Hopeless is such a great song, I love the way she sings

[@bellladonna2071]

Great documentary!

[@JCM-x84]

I used to hear "This Time" every day on the bus ride home from school and in turn it became one of my favorite 90s songs as well as one of my fave songs of all time!

[@NNA1958]

“Hopeless” is a classic… ❤️

[@torriebrown9607]

Speech on the surface look good but took everyone's MONEY. She was the it gurl

[@TheeJones]

How did I not realize it was Dionne Farris in AD?!? 🤯

[@natalieharris8602]

Dionne ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💯 TENNESSEE is my jam!! I think that sister’s art is/was misunderstood so no one new how to market her.

[@dadisiolutosin]

I had a crush on her then and I still have one to this day. What a talent and it is completely understandable why she left to industry for a time to focus on what's more important, her family. Big up to her and her music.

[@SharonWarfield]

She’s a Diamond!!!!

[@DionneTv]

🥳🙌🏾

[@thehoneyeffect]

I would go to a Dionne Farris gig now. I loved that earthy vibe, smooth warm tone she had and her beautiful natural hair bald look.... love her. Dionne Farris, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Tracy Chapman, Tamar Kali and Macy Gray id love them to do a concert together

[@user-oe2ov7du8l]

In that order ! 👍👏♥️

[@manfocused]

"Food for Thought" is my favorite song by Dionne Farris.

[@DreActually]

Oh wow! That was my acting classmate! Super sweet talented and humble #PANFAM

[@rahimshahid1937]

AWESOME VIDEO THANK YOU 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@deniseherrera729]

Oh dear Dione...I found your 1st album at a record store. Back in the day when you could sample the album before purchasing it. IN LOVE INSTANTLY. I TOO AM A VOCALIST. I SO AMDIRE YOUR STYLE AND PROFESSIONALISM. CREATIVITY. I MISS YOU. THANK God your music is on the digital network cause my album is worn out! 💓💓💓

[@donnamann9621]

Everything about her is so inspiring. Her music, her talentt, everything she stood and stands for! This Queen is on a different level. So unique, like no other. Dionne has a special place in my heart, her voice brings me joy from my childhood to present day.. at age 42.

[@Cali5556]

Her stirring cover of "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel tobe Free" is a staple on my playlist ❤️❤️❤️

[@NahMyself]

Thank you!

[@annetteharmon6194]

I want her back 😢

[@punkyreggaeparty8786]

Have always lived and enjoyed Dionne Farris. Wishing her the best. ❤

[@MoodieTang]

She was on the Anita baker tribute she was one of the best to me.

[@ashleysforehead9008]

That was the last time I saw her performed. She stole the show.

[@preciousone9377]

I’m a big fan and am glad she’s still around making beautiful music.🎶💜🎶

[@hannibal-elmrs.6275]

Her daughter is beautiful and talented just like her! ❤️

[@sunflowerlightlove3891]

I love her so much! Wildseed, Wildflower was so integral to my childhood!

[@MostlyCloudy]

I loved her work so much ♥️

[@KoreaMojo]

Oh my God a New York under cover of the beginning of the song they played her song "I know". Just the sound of it with the tragic images had me messed up. I don't think I could listen to it now especially a full verse to chorus. I think it was emotive anyway but dang show got me messed up since a 5-7 year old.

[@AmerieFanbase]

I know what you dooooweng. Yeaaaaaaaah

[@tomasjephersin84]

Growing Up I LOVED "I Know" And I Was Pleased That They Made Room For That Kind Of Song On BET... Very Different At That Time

[@toidean633]

I'm watching her now on New York Undercover singing Food for thought. The episode begins with her song Passion, which I absolutely love so much that I bought her CD back in the 90s just for that song.

[@lynneemagruder1699]

I always liked her voice

[@BlackWingedSeraphX]

"I know" is such a great song! I wish the best for her!

[@evaneleven17]

I had her album and I'm still loving it today.

[@GarryEWright]

This was very interesting!

[@mrdkhall33]

Omg..she was amazing she's totally unsung! Tennessee, I know, hopeless.. real original music!

[@kenniebear22]

Her daughter is Yung Baby Tate. It’s crazy how talent gets passed down

[@MsReady4change]

Phenomenal talent.

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Her daughter was beautiful just like her mama

[@adamajoy27]

Her entire 1st album is 🔥🔥🔥 Passion is my personal favorite song from her.

[@prplrayn4877]

Passion is my absolute favorite as well. That to me is the sleeper song that was overlooked. That first album has zero skips on it. Passion is just a gigantic expression of pure talent. I cannot tell you how many times I have screamed this song out in my apartment, shower, backyard, car..whew child😂

[@toidean633]

Mine too!

[@toidean633]

@@prplrayn4877 💯🥰🔥

[@Bombshellbiggy]

Wait whooo kneeeeew! I had no idea she was in Arrested Development! 😩👏🏾🖤 I’m blessed to be just a fan of HERS aside of arrested Development!

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

I have no clue she was in a group? I remember used to seeing her only her videos like “I know” and “hopeless”.

[@Klisa888]

I went to church with Dionne Farris and her voice is truly a godsent she was beautiful literally outside and inside such a calm and humble person she was always kind to me just real cool and down-to-earth I wish her nothing but the best I'm sure she's doing fine