K. Michelle On Country Music, Body Image, Industry Fall Outs & More! | Stepping Into The Shade Room

Stepping Into The Shade Room is back with an all-new episode…and all-new tea! This time K. Michelle aka "Puddin'" is stepping in and talking about everything from her journey as a mother and business woman, to past beefs, struggles with body image and plastic surgery, her upcoming country album, and MUCH MORE!
0:00 - Intro
1:56 - Country Music
5:25 - The Music Industry
7:35 - From Law School To Musician
9:17 - Discovered By Ma$e On Myspace
11:00 - Yodeling Scholarship
13:43 - ‘I’m The Problem’ R&B Album
14:20 - Plastic Surgery Journey
19:15 - Debunking ‘Face Change’ Rumors
21:59 - Relationship Struggles
26:24 - Love Language
27:08 - Dating Outside Your Race
28:49 - Giving Celebs Advice
31:32 - Rasheeda Beef
32:50 - Banned From The Breakfast Club / Angela Yee Beef
35:10 - Rapid Fire Questions
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[@yulandak4751]

A country man that is not afraid of getting his hands dirty. But dress nice and professional with dreams and ambition ✨️ Love their momma and fear God!

[@zzzsounds23]

I am a pediatric home health nurse, I'm watching this interview at work and when she started singing twinkle twinkle my 1 year old client ran over and smiled the entire time❤❤❤

[@zzzsounds23]

@Strawberryhoee thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words.

[@thexavierkingshow]

This interview was entertaining from beginning to end. I love K. Michelle. She never lies unless it's about an album release date 😅😂😂

[@RessyHathaway]

HEAVY on the album release date LMAOOOO

[@Shannon-mt7gc]

😂😂😂😂 hilarious

[@taylorbrione]

😂😂😂

[@Kreux21]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@VRodDivaBikerChic]

​@@Kreux21ikr!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@paradoxtru]

I think K is so misunderstood that people don't support her as she should be. I have always loved and supported her ❤

[@klion3924]

Very misunderstood and a beautiful person that just has been hurt by so many!

[@tabithasands2257]

You get what you give in life

[@reggierob5752]

No one has to support just cause she’s on tv 😭

[@paradoxtru]

@@reggierob5752 who said they were supporting because she is on TV? Yall love thinking and feeling for other people, instead of understanding some people think and feel how they choose

[@Oir07]

She’s not misunderstand she’s a clown was 40 something year old woman is getting on stage taking her clothes off that’s disgusting

[@falenciagray9749]

K. Is so underrated, shes extremely talented! She seems to be in a good place, so happy for her❤

[@MzNikkiSavage]

"If I'am going to fight, I am going to fight for history not for clout." 👏🏼❤

[@jeromebrooks7]

You know what, I think this woman is a talent. I find myself always rooting for her, regardless of how ratchet she gets😂

[@natasharochelle3218]

Me too!

[@rhondaholmes4393]

Me too.....something about she has changed and humbled

[@Providedbygeoo]

@@rhondaholmes4393K. Michelle has BEEN this way. She hasn’t changed at all! She’s always been humble!

[@rhondaholmes4393]

@@Providedbygeoo being a true fan of her, she was a little Ratchet

[@Providedbygeoo]

@@rhondaholmes4393 I’m a true fan of her as well. Been rooting since day one. That’s why I say she hasn’t changed! She was always humble. She’s comfortable in herself and I love that!

[@cohezion4603]

K.Michelle will always be one of my favorites ❤

[@prettypractical3372]

Always in all ways ❤

[@QueenBluntdanae]

Same she’s a gem

[@canne6417]

I am glad she discussed her body dysmorphia. Her telling her truth about surgeries is important for others.😊

[@SimplyShakeila]

I love country music for K Michelle it fits her voice perfectly. I definitely will be tuned in

[@WanderlustEarthAngel]

Awe, when my 2 year old heard K. singing twinkle little star she came running, sat on my lap with the hugest smile.She sat a watched K. til she finished.

[@LJishandsome]

Pisces are special people. I love this women. 🤗 So real and transparent. An amazing songwriter and singer. True to her gifts. I’m glad she’ll be independent now. Her music catalog is phenomenal! She deserves more accolades for it all.

[@ceecee366]

I know you’re talking about K, but as a fellow Pisces ♓️ this touched me. You’re equally as special too! ✨🙏🏽

[@moormorebooks5103]

K Michelle and I share the same birthdate. Moneice from LHH also share our birthday. I see similarities and relate to both women. I recall the Rasheeda incident. She was fighting for a best friend (Toya) and Negro (some rapper). Toya didn’t even stay with that Negro. Rasheeda should’ve minded her own business.

[@izettaweeks-mcgilvary0228]

@@moormorebooks5103 always have love for my March ♓️ being born the last day of February.... I usually shut the months of February & March down we are one in a million 💕

[@khalidgrant3951]

I share a birthday with k Michelle as well

[@ilandreanichols6004]

I love how comfortable Thembi makes people feel. She shows compassion and ask the messy questions we be thinking. She is a great host and interviewer. ❤️✨

[@QueenBluntdanae]

She really is a beautiful woman yes she did did you see the episode with Joseline?

[@pamperingwpurpose]

Always loved K Michelle and happy she is in a place in her life where she is doing what she wants to do and is happy doing it keep growing and glowing K we love you and are so proud of you.

[@faithandfavor7418]

I love her transparency. I pray she receives all that she desires.

[@TeamJoshee]

Wow. I fell in love with her all over again. She’s human and imperfect but she’s still pushing thru to show people that it’s possible. 🌻💜

[@msskyn5340]

I have always believed her and the stories she’s told especially about the industry. She has a good heart and regardless has stayed true to herself. I love watching her growth and seeing her pivot in her journey is inspiring.

[@SIMPLESWAGG44_]

THIS WAS A STELLAR INTERVIEW K. MICHELLE IS AMAZING, TALENTED, RELATABLE, AUTHENTIC, AND JUST A WHOLE VIBE...

[@ravengem950]

How could you NOT love K?!?! My favorite singer!! ❤❤

[@Amirmarqui]

It’s the way Thembi said “oh you were outside for her?😮” clutched her pearls 🤣🤣🤣

[@Grandson94]

I love her!!! We need more of her!!! "I'M THE PROBLEM" comes out next in September!!!! 🎉

[@kristopherdavis2715]

Listen!! I need a Mary, Monica, Keyshia, & K. Michelle heart, love, & pain type tour!!!

[@ADyani6]

Yessssss!! At Summer Walker too

[@jetcrews97]

Fsssss those 4 on tour I would GO

[@BeNice92]

I love watching her interviews. You get the funny, the realness, and good advice. Felt like I was listening to my aunties at the kitchen table again. Go K!!

[@ckinhimdaily]

I enjoyed this interview. This is How Many Times- Classically Trained Pianist -Degreed-HBCU Campus Queen-K. Michelle! ❤ I hope to get to see her perform live...finally.

[@shaunaodiea6184]

It’s the absolute honesty, and genuine concern for others that keeps me in her corner!! Jesus please keep blessing her!! 🙏🏾💯❣️

[@missmelanin7066]

I saw her live & she's AMAZING... definitely worth every penny!

[@prettypractical3372]

I agree ❤

[@Aleeceworld]

I agree and she show her fans soo much love❤

[@lyricallyric]

1 Things for certain & 2 Things FA SHO KIMBERLY PATE? She gone talk her shit & stand in her TRUTH. I ❤ You Puddin !

[@keishiameadows5055]

💯 i love her. She is so beautiful and real

[@tt-qb6ke]

Facts

[@buuichai7550]

😂😂😂 took the words out of my mouth. K michelles the truth

[@joyr.1238]

4 sho!!!

[@stefanywashington3994]

I’m glad that she is doing what she truly loves and that is country music. 🧡

[@collettemiller49]

That was the best version of "Twinkle Twinkle" I ever heard

[@hshannonshaw9288]

K Michelle had one of the last great/solid R&B albums in recent years, and she always has such open and transparent interviews

[@Zaynobia]

She has always been honest!!!!!!

[@d.l.t7421]

This interview was so good to watch! And she KILLED Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 🔥🔥🔥

[@Cat_cuteness82]

I love k cause I get her she kinda remind me of myself. She too real and genuine and most ppl can’t handle that. I’m always rooting for her 💚

[@winniethewocbussinattheopps]

I’m not surprised she is getting a lil more acclimated into country cause k Michelle is COUNTRY. Like she emulates country more than r&b

[@stacemo]

I love this interviewer!!! Her personality is refreshing ❤

[@ricocortez9844]

K is so deserving I’m so happy for her 🤞🏾

[@klion3924]

I wonder has she gotten therapy to heal her emotional and mental trauma! She extremely talented and you can tell she has been hurt countless of times that is why she has her anger which is justified but she truly a rose! I do hope she finds full healing and peace! Also able to forgive the folks that gave her the trauma! Keep Sangin K!!!

[@stacemo]

I love her. You know how she said someone said she’s pretty in real life, I saw her at work. She walked through the back pass my bar. She was sooo polite. I too was like omg she’s tiny and pretty!

[@TTSantiago821]

Pisces are very special people....I have always been able to see this in Rhianna, Badu but mostly K. Michelle. As a March Pisces myself, its something about that water and dreamer within us. We love hard, are sensitive, immensely talentee, great lovers and will tell you what it is and what it ain't in a minute! I really appreciate this video and K in general. Her journey, and the fact that she shares it. She's a beautiful soul.

[@ShareBearChelle]

When she started singing I smiled so hard. I’m a fan forever. #Memphis

[@laurenmichelle8052]

LOVE this interview The raw talent and the transparency

[@SoulSeedTV]

Great interview ladies. KMichelle has depth to her and I appreciate it.

[@briolivia]

i love when hood Black girls are good at random shit. warms my heart🥰

[@ADyani6]

Thembi did an amazing job with leading this conversation. Her reactions, questions, her facial expressions 🎯

[@Poodle2Pretty]

I absolutely love k Michele she is authentically herself! We need more of it! ❤

[@KimberlyDurrMusic]

💜I truly appreciate K.Michelle, so real, what you see is what you get with her. This was a wonderful interview, love the Queen that interview K.Michelle they both are very hilarious and very authentic. 🤣🤣🤣I’m so very proud of you K.Michelle you are truly a Warrior Queen.🙏🏾💜

[@tiffiniwatts6996]

She's REAL! Especially between 16:00-17:00.... She don't give NO FU@K$! I ❤❤❤ it! 😂😂😂😂

[@HVU52]

That whole beef segment is great. I’ve been listening to K. Michelle’s music and watching her interviews since 2013/14. She’s so sweet on the microphone that you forget how belligerent she is. In the best way. And we love her for it. Just getting around to checking out I’m the Problem, and it holds up. K. has held up 100% is only gets better! 💪🏻❤️

[@resilientred1699]

Sending much continued strength, positive energy and encouragement to K. Can't wait to see her realize all of her dreams, great health, love, joy and prosperity.

[@mildredthejohnson4505]

Love u Kim u always give us your best ❤❤❤ May God bless u ❤️

[@marissalachelle1164]

I love K, she so REAL. Ppl can say what they want but I’m glad she spoke her truth!❤

[@seenamoon5804]

I would love to see a KMichelle podcast. I think she would do amazing in that space.

[@boogienightztv]

K. Michelle is inspiring and super talented! Thembi, girl… You conducted a phenomenal interview! You were professional, yet warm and inviting! #JournalisticMasterClass

[@delitoofinedoe]

I always loved kmichelle as a personality! Never cared for her music. But she definitely give me best friend that tells it like it is vibes 💕

[@KCaviness3]

not caring for her music considering her discography and unreleased stuff is so crazy

[@breea6349]

I love K.. she seems so genuine just been through a lot like most of us, and just fed up in some areas of her life like we all are but best wishes to her 🙏🙏

[@gregoryponds7747]

Take over that country space K I’ll support for sure

[@TinkMarshae]

I saw this woman in concert in Memphis. I loooved it.

[@bxrbie._16xl]

K is so pretty❤️

[@blacpop1]

“2 weeks on Sunday” 💔💕 K.Michelle is a true artist.

[@RAINEzWORLD]

I love k! Good to see her smiling & singing.. she’s an great singer & I think her as a country singer fits so well!! Pretty ass country bumpkin!! ❤❤❤

[@ricocortez9844]

I love me some K Michelle her authenticity and beauty always been one of my favs

[@missjazz6266]

🤍I can't wait for her album. I've always been a die hard K.Michelle fan. That's my gurl!!! Sidenote: them some badass earrings. I think people take offense because she don't take no shit from people and I love that about her!🤍💯

[@shereelittle-wilkes4535]

I agree with you on that one...PERIOD.POINT BLANK!!! Love K. Michelle ❤❤

[@jenniferlopez-mora585]

Excited!!!!!! I miss her sooo much

[@Luskii4k]

This one of my favorite top 5 interviews. I love amazing energy and both these ladies have that✨🤞🏾

[@QueenBluntdanae]

One thing about k she never stop being her . I absolutely love & will always support her. She’s been through ALOT & im happy she’s in her country bag . She is that girl fr !! The way they played with her on lhh was sick asf . They know she wasn’t lying & was really trying to use rasheeda to make her seem like she was going to make k say the opposite. This woman is beautiful with or without surgery & I’m just loving her energy & how she’s living her life ! ❤🙏🏾💕

[@1realOpinion]

Fight for history not for clout

[@sharikahamilton4774]

I love me some K. Michelle. She is EVERYTHING❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dyllan890]

I saw the album cover and my jaw was on the floor! I loved this interview so much like we waited so long for this final R&B album. It’s almost here. I’m gonna 😭

[@lcbetmbin]

She speaks about body image with so much passion. I love love her for sharing light and truth ❤️

[@kimwestbrooks9771]

Man, K you've been through so much. May God continue to give you grace. Thank God that you are maturing before our eyes❤

[@713richiee]

I love seeing K so happy!

[@tejalxndr]

I’m so proud of you KMichelle!!!!!!!!! Keep elevating baby!!

[@lacarolglover4763]

Great interview. K. Michelle so glad to see you smiling. 😊 come on through with that beautiful voice

[@chocolatethundercherry143]

Prayers & support to this sister I resonate with her sooo much !!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@breatheebratz]

I always loved K Michelle 😭 she’s so wholesome and beautiful 🥰 love me a real down to earth black queen 👸🏽

[@FefeBeCrafting]

I love this interview so glad to see her come back better as ever can't wait to the music drop and yes We Love Our City Memphis TN forever our home ❤

[@londonk69]

Oooohhhhh I just love K Michelle she so real she just herself now !!! She looks very happy despite what she's been through

[@moniquemitchell9499]

This was an amazing interview! Love me some K. I want to see her win at everything.

[@Justice_87]

K Michelle is everythanggggg baby!!!!

[@theebose1]

Omg I got goosebumps when she was singing twinkle twinkle little star ❤!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@cabozca]

Excellent interview. And K’s turquoise jewelry with the turquoise star bolo is perfection ❤❤❤

[@msviv46]

“That ain’t dead” I laughed so hard cause she’s so real and honest!!!😂

[@EverythingBekka]

Love this & Puddin!!! Great interview ❤

[@Loveyourhairchannel]

I enjoyed this interview from start to finish Thembi mama you have gift about making people feel at ease…K Mitchelle you’re so authentic and real..God is in you mama keep glowing..❤

[@TrinaTheeHyena]

One of my favorite R&B women of all time. We love you Kimberly 🩵❤️‍🔥

[@PrettyGirlShea1]

& this is why the industry don’t like k. Michelle. She’s naturally talented not industry brainwashed talented. I love k. Michelle so much. My fave girl!!!

[@nenej12]

No…she ruins business relationships because she is difficult & also a bit entitled! The memphitz thing should have been the Only relationship she ruined but she kept on!

[@user-rh2ms5eq7o]

She sounds and looks great. I love who she is and what she stands for 💯 keep going K!

[@95_RudeBoy]

Love this lady down. Always have, always will! ❤️

[@karmatheblksheep9746]

So proud of you k Michelle your success is phenomenal so many can learn so much from you keep living

[@arnakeiawhite5588]

This was an amazing interview! Thanks for sharing your truth!!!

[@drewpai5930]

I love K so much! She’s my favorite artist.

[@kish1267]

Great interview!! So glad to see her out again!! ❤❤

[@dreamqueen317]

She looks good and she’s always been transparent. I love K Michelle and she can sing her ass off.

[@deja_1111]

I’m happy for this journey in her life, she looks happy !

[@meekmeek8998]

Baby that Twinkle Twinkle little star was so good ❤

[@the_uncommon_kayaker2536]

Omg I didn’t know I loved K.Michelle ❤ the talent the drive the realness just wow 🤩 I feel so connected to her in so many ways !!

[@darrielle06]

I love that the hosts asks reflective questions. K Michelle is too real. ❤

[@dianeatkins6980]

Love K Michelle..real and raw......

[@bmarie___]

That falling asleep part knowing if your going to wake up or not 😢

[@dirtydianna8847]

She did an awesome job interviewing her.