SURVIVOR: The Story of Latavia Roberson.

[@MrEOM41]

Latavia is very gorgeous

[@teewashington1987]

Absolutely

[@DabsDans]

Always ❤

[@user-xh8qt3ez5s]

@@MrEOM41 thinking the same thing 🥰😍

[@cpj80]

I had absolutely no intention of watching this. Especially since this is over 66 minutes long. And yet here we are 67 minutes later and I’m writing you after watching it . I didn’t even notice the time going by. You created another excellent and thoughtful video. Thank you 🙏🏿

[@heatheraemathews]

@@cpj80 yesss!

[@Moegotti88]

I feel like Latavia & Letoya deserve soooo much more honor & respect for being the Founding members of DC!!!!

[@jonelletate6304]

It’s amazing finding out Latavia was responsible for finding Kelly for this group!!

[@jessicagutierrez3001]

A grown man asking a 10 year old “what kind of boys do you like” is the devil’s work. You could tell she was uncomfortable

[@amandanicolemorgan]

Latavia and Toni Braxton both have the sultry voice

[@tmichelle9669]

You did a damn good job of telling LaTavia’s story. She was one of my favorite Destiny’s Child members growing up. I always wish her nothing but the best 💕

[@chrissy6074]

I love your storytelling!! You made me feel Latavia's heart and I really want her to win big❤❤

[@The_Office_Of_Eternal_Affairs]

Yes, this is quality work

[@neknek4121]

She was so full of life in her earlier interviews she seems like a shell of herself now that experience became very traumatic for her 😢

[@phillinsogood]

I agree. She endured a lot of pain & disappointment

[@The_Office_Of_Eternal_Affairs]

@@phillinsogood Yeah, and being misunderstood and lied on to the whole world. Wouldn't doubt she's been heckled in public by fans, similar to how the woman who started TLC gets treated, but not as bad.

[@dannyboyd9462]

@@neknek4121 I Agree. But By The Grace Of God She Didn't End Up Like Florence Ballard Of The Supremes.

[@driafibromyalgiafighter9342]

Beyonce showed her true colors in those interviews when she was discussing Letoya & Latavia. And Kelly was sitting right there agreeing 😒

[@NyanyiC]

DC was the definition of a toxic workplace mixed in with the high school hot girl type bullies 😮

[@AppleSauce5768]

Why would a grown man be asking a 10 year old girl what type of boys does she like? So weird!

[@ThiccChickCrisha]

They also 🤔 it was okay to tickle us

[@mzundastood2422]

I SAID THE SAME THING!! OMG I told my husband her mama should have cut that interview short right after that. Like why not “what’s your favorite subject at school

[@MyJourneywTheFather]

I said the same thing.

[@Phoenix-Rising4]

Chile i came here to type n ask the very same thing cause wtf makes you think this is okay!!!!!????? But they see our children as adults anyway which is vile

[@nicole-w8m2v]

OK but how about yours sick as questions 🤔 make you feel uncomfortable 😮

[@reallifeskills7640]

Kelly is a follower

[@TayTatum]

I thought I was the only person that thought that

[@thaconqueror777]

@@TayTatum Kelly is Beyoncé mole imo.

[@youreincredible1648]

Kelly had low self esteem from young, but yes follower.

[@cherrell-wo2gp]

If she was, she ain't no mo. That's for sure!!

[@nelsonmakay2522]

Kelly is a GROWN ASS WOMAN

[@tonyabonds9234]

Omg!!! Latavia is the Just For Me Girl on the box.. I’m blown away.. she was the most talented one and they skated off with her swag 😮

[@tameikasilmon753]

I never knew that's crazy star from the start ❤

[@tmgause95]

Right!!!!...skated on off..wow!

[@sharmindecruz9757]

@@tonyabonds9234 what??

[@tameikasilmon753]

@@tonyabonds9234 okay.

[@DontSleepOn_Jesus]

To be kicked out the group was such a blessing in disguise for her!! Bc the industry is just soooo demonic

[@Purified5910]

Exactly

[@BeautifulSunrise7]

Amennnnnnnnn

[@crystaldcandygirl533]

Daaaamn….. So Latavia was the beginning star! I had no idea until watching this.

[@CANDYSOULonline]

This is FIRST time I have heard the TRUTH with this much detail. Thank you!!!!

[@GlamCam84]

At least she didn't have to sell her soul Latavia the real winner

[@AntanesetheRealist]

🗣️🗣️🗣️‼️

[@juliuswatson6829]

Of course she did..

[@kharyzma4u]

I always loved Latavia in the group! The original DC was a beautiful group!

[@chantelegorham6005]

I appreciate all of the time, dedication, attention, and love that you put into giving us these stories. Beyonce is a horrible person. She and her family disrespected and misused those young ladies so that she could be on top, and it is a damn shame. I wish LaTavia nothing but continued Peace and Blessings!!

[@dreface2]

Kelly was such a “Yes Man”… Geesh!

[@terencejulius5352]

She still is ....Like When She defended Chris Brown When they was booing him at tge Ama's She's a Pick Me

[@chakralove4300]

I’m so glad someone said it. Kelly triggers me so bad 🥴

[@youmakemelaugh1797]

That's exactly why she gets no respect!!

[@ZaleThomas-op4ek]

That’s exactly why Her solo career didn’t move like Beyonce cause she stayed in the back

[@taylorwaylor8965]

She grew up a people pleaser, probably because of her childhood. I don’t want to get into the psychology aspect of it but she probably had a fear of abandonment. I suggest you watch Jeury’s Kelly Rowland video if you haven’t already. RL from next gave some insight about how he knew Kelly could sing, but was just so comfortable singing background , so on writings on the wall, he convinced Matthew and some other producers to let her sing lead on a song and she came through on now that she’s gone. She always speaks up for other people when they wont do the same thing for her.

[@williams7446]

Kelly Rowland was so weak for Bey and was stuck up her a$$. She couldn’t ever speak up for herself, she was like a scared puppy.

[@bloop8051]

She rode with her family who raised her since she was 11 years old. I expect nothing less

[@Msboochie2]

@@bloop8051She should feel comfortable speaking up for herself, if they were so close.

[@nevadatx7855]

Have you heard dirty laundry. Mind you her mom was poor and they adopted her ?! Stand up to who ? She had to survive

[@julslatt6294]

They got guardianship of Kelly Rowland at age 11 y/o- bcz of one parent, her mother work schedule, making it difficult for demanding group practices to and from, travel, and performances - she moved in with Beyoncé’s family bcz her father and manager Matthew Knowles had acquired ownership of the group name Destiny Child, and had total management- initially he wanted legal guardianship of all under age DC members, thank goodness it didn’t happen!

[@williams7446]

@@nevadatx7855 I never said stand up, I said speak up. Keep up ma’am. Kelly always looked over at Beyonce before she spoke.

[@pritpala]

Yes I spent 1 hour 6 minutes of my life watching this and don’t regret it one bit.

[@MzEntertaiment]

Latvia is so beautiful 😍😍😍thank you for sharing light on her journey

[@notknown6605]

Latavia was my favourite. Loved her personality and her hair. She wasn’t the best vocalist in the group but she was the most interesting in my opinion.

[@singingsince89]

You did such an INCREDIBLE job on this. I hope LaTavia gets to see this documentary. As a Day 1 fan and Houston native, LaTavia has always been my heart. 13 mins in your documentary and I was teary eyed. She’s been through hell and back, and my prayers have always been that God would bless her immensely. Always rooting for her in any endeavors she chooses to pursue. // Documentary requests: Quindon Tarver and Ashley ‘Tamar’ Davis (the member of Girls Tyme who LeToya Luckett replaced ~ she went on to do great things as well). I love how in depth you go and your attention to details. One of the most accurate docs I’ve seen on KZbin. And thanks for the shoutout at the end!

[@Luminousone_624]

Michelle never seemed to like how they talked about the other girls. I respect that.

[@BkGoodBoyBad]

Matthew pulled a corporate America move, and scheduled appearances without Lavia and Toya - just so he could use that as leverage to get them fired for not showing up. He was diabolical. But it’s nothing HR isn’t doing to people, to this day😬

[@bunnysb2587]

The just for me commercials had me singing the jingle back in the day

[@rayasunsh9]

beautifully done. La'Tavia's story is one of true strength and resilience, it's deeply inspiring. it's always great hearing from you, Jeury! thank you & have a blessed week 🤍

[@ImLostInKwangya]

She really is so well spoken and good at articulating herself.

[@theplanetaura]

I wish we could live in a reality where the original destiny’s child never broke up 😢

[@riojordan3659]

Facts ‼️💯🙌🏾 I say this all the time …. Or may be Letoya Luckett instead of Michelle Williams in the group …. I wonder 💭 how that line up would have been …🤔

[@kharyzma4u]

Yes! I loved the original DC ❤❤❤

[@nevadatx7855]

Beyonce and her family did this so wrong. Shameful. Beyonce is so similar to her husband jay ! He did the same thing. He taught her !!

[@Tha90sKid]

My heart was so broken when they broke up 😩 I remember reading the Sister to Sister magazine interview that LaTavia and LeToya did right after the break up, and I kept hoping that the group would make amends and get back together.

[@a.michelle6009]

Maturity is realizing that’s the “Knowles” where the problem! From top to bottom 😂😂

[@laurastyle9945]

This is very well documented, you did an excellent job. KZbin is full of trash videos, but yours is full of hard work, hours of finding and putting together material in a very comprehensive maner. I never knew her story and I can relate so much just from also being a scorpio.

[@holdthatthought8394]

Rejection is God's protection maybe latavia was booted out the group because God didn't want her to have to face everything that's going on in the industry now..

[@ashleyrhae1554]

No, she didn’t like how she was being treated and did something about it. GODS protection comes from turning away from your wicked ways and being pure at heart. Those are the ones who find GOD!🫡

[@danavixen6274]

God bless LaTavia Roberson. She looks better and stronger than ever!🙏🏾

[@lacreshawright2520]

Thank you for giving her so much grace and delivering her story w/o bashing her. It was truly beautiful.

[@cbbraids1873]

I love how LeToya Luckett just kept showing up for herself ❤😊

[@tiffanyjackson9846]

Chile we always known Latoya and Latavia could sing. And still can.

[@Rubylily2509]

Poor Kelly...just content to be Beyonce's puppet...Beyonce say..we don't talk about that..she says yes....

[@ablakley8302]

This was an awesome! Thank you for showcasing her in a positive light. I’m sure she would appreciate this as well.

[@SJ-ni6iy]

I bet she’s thankful she dodged those Diddy parties

[@deenice5444]

This was excellent, thank you for allowing us to see truth of what really happened. Team underdogs here.

[@tinykhami179]

I really feel for Latvia. The fact that she gets so close to finishing a project and then just leaves it is a trauma response. Like that intense fear that it won't be liked or torn down can be debilitating. And then for pretty much the same thing to happen decades later is heartbreaking.

[@Shezbad757]

Yes. This is the same thing I got from watching this. It's not about "omg,Beyonce is so fake! I never liked her!" 🤦🏽‍♀️ It's deeper than that. Much deeper.

[@cherrell-wo2gp]

Her voice was truly a beautiful low range.. had a TLC ring to it.

[@laren2479]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing...

[@crystalc820]

Latavia & Latoya knows alot of Beyonce secrets chile....

[@LovelyDH1]

Right!!

[@sharmindecruz9757]

Like what?

[@thequeenmidas]

Wishing LaTavia and LeToya healing and prosperity. They were done dirty.

[@sirryan7846]

I love Latvia’s voice

[@LilithsCosmicLounge]

I wish she would do audio books!

[@cierragill82]

Y'all remember the " Just for Me" kit came with the cassette tapes 😂😂😂😂

[@Cherry-J]

I use to record music from the radio over those tapes 😂😩 good ol days

[@msbeautifulpawprintz712]

Yup! My mom still got some that was recorded over lol

[@LatinosForTrump2024]

😂😂😂😂😂Yeeesss!!!!

[@TootyMack]

Yes!! 😂

[@sequanamcclary8753]

Why the heck were these grown ass men asking a 10 year old about boys. Tf. Always sexualizing children.

[@shamaramozee119]

Exactly

[@MrzNessakay84]

okayyyyyy

[@Headnotthetail2]

Yes they were weird

[@Cherry-J]

I was looking for a comment about that ,TF

[@PrincessPowerranger]

Her success came in her healing, nothing could break this woman down!!!!! Shes Gods child

[@queengemini5898]

Didn't know she was a Just For Me" Girl‼️WOW ‼️‼️‼️‼️💕💕💕

[@sharrellfaith]

Latavia is beautiful, still looks youthful ❤

[@Justice_87]

Beyonce was always a mean girl and Kelly was always a follower. The way Beyonce cut her eyes at Kelly and said “let’s cut that over. Don’t say her name, sorry” and Kelly responded “yea. You’re right” Smh

[@princonsuella_]

Yees!!! I also clocked Kelly looking at Beyonce so she answers the question about LaTavia... Beyonce is definitely a mean girl.

[@awkwardletter9533]

WHOA Bills, Bills, Bills was JUST blasting in the grocery store I went to tonight! Glad to see your back. 🤗

[@Daoldhead51]

Damn Beyonce took every opportunity to diss the other members. She really is fake.

[@TheCierra1020]

Af

[@TayTatum]

And trying be all quiet and reserved now like she wasn’t a mean girl back then

[@tashinapatterson9128]

She definitely couldn't wait to get in that seat when Aaliyah died

[@nelsonmakay2522]

@@TayTatum she wasn't a mean girl she was TELLING THE TRUTH LMFAO

[@nelsonmakay2522]

@@tashinapatterson9128 y'all really be saying anything....... there were so many female artists who were also successful at that time like Alicia keys but BEYONCÉ is the one y'all obsessed with..

[@LLace]

U did really good on this and filled it with a lot of information the public didn’t even know about. Very sad for these two girls

[@nevadatx7855]

Beyonce need to give them both a million dollars ! Because if them you are ! And it was actually Latavia group !! And she was the spokes person wow

[@Ashley-p1y]

Wow Kelly and Beyonce were really on some mean girl type of shit era

[@vickiemckay4259]

That *JUST FOR ME* commercial takes me back🙂

[@TheCierra1020]

Me too lol ..my mama couldn’t get the tape out fast enough! 😂😂these girls will never experience that smh

[@GoodVibesNewlevel2023]

Although she may feel that things did not work out the way she planned, God made sure she dodged a bullet. Looking at what we now know in November 2024, sis you came out the champion. Rejoice!

[@mswright6538]

Absolutely thinking the same thing. God is good

[@phillinsogood]

They are so lucky all of this happened way before social media. Because the internet would’ve had a filed day with this

[@Msboochie2]

Beyonce is lucky there was no social media. Everyone was dragging her back then, she was being mean and shady.

[@phillinsogood]

@@Msboochie2I agree. This group was so messy. Beyoncé’s parents seem really mean and problematic. Idk they come off to me

[@AngeliqueNicole94]

Yea they definitely would have been cancelled

[@bloop8051]

@@phillinsogood the real world had a field day. Radio, tv, magazines etc were all buzzing about this mess

[@brookedee3902]

Oh man! “Just for me” commercial brought back so many memories. That interviewer that asked “what kind of boys do you like?” Was so inappropriate and very telling of the industry. Gross.

[@nevadatx7855]

I’m crying 😢 you did you big one for Latavia !! Lifetime we need the Latavia story !!!!

[@jenayiashepherd9814]

I see now Beyoncé a bully and Kelly can’t give her own opinion without looking at Beyoncé.

[@tarshanewson]

That Part

[@elleJay-mb4yn]

I’d never liked them two

[@lr2687]

I've never been a fan of Beyonce. She always gave off jealousy vibes. Her Dad's a creep. But I always liked Kelly. Not anymore. It seems like Kelly and Beyonce have Latavia to thank for their fame and fortune. Latavia and Latoya dodged a bullet. Thank God they were no longer affiliated with that sick Knowles family.

[@stephaniemelendez5733]

💯

[@DisneyPrincessA.I.Covers]

I love LaTavia I think she's really pretty 😍😍 I love her specially her iconic red hair ❤❤ I'm heartbroken of what she went through. but I truly adore, respect, & support her.

[@sweetbabyboo5]

I personally think she was blackballed and deserved better!

[@HibaraBonde]

She did not have talent😂 and beyonce begged the label to make latavia stay

[@mavisuzoma9698]

This deserves a five-star award.

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Well Latavia got the last laugh Matthew ended up fired by all the members included his daughter. Im still rooting for Latavia and her healing. I watched her Carlos King interview and she still seem kind of hurt. We need a Destiny's Child reunion tour 2025❤❤❤❤

[@bloop8051]

They still got paid for the other albums after they got kicked out.

[@rjones-23]

I can tell you had a genuine love for who Latavia is, her core personality and strength and inner beauty. How she gives back to others without fanfare. While other stars will fall, she will rise. She has found resolution and rectification. She is a gem molded under the strongest pressures and endures as a philosophers stone.

[@shirlsshirls8594]

Wow, she's so talented! Her voice is reminiscent of TBoz's.

[@vez9595]

I love these documentary level deep dives on so many niche celebrities. I can tell you do so much research.

[@elleguamuertelove1849]

This is lesson we can learn to keep going nothing stops the show

[@prettyuniquell2011]

I’m so glad that this popped up on my timeline. I never knew the whole story of this BEAUTIFUL QUEEN! 🤎🤎🤎🤎💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@heatheraemathews]

Me either. I’m so grateful.

[@G.A-m1t]

Why are they always putting young girls in inappropriate clothes. And asking about boys when they are 10??? Horrible industry.

[@theendobeautee]

Have you seen what the young boys sing about ? This society grows kids up in many ways

[@livelovely4681]

​@@theendobeauteeone at a time.

[@muta_othernames]

When I tell you my jaw dropped when I heard that question. From a grown man?? Sickening

[@alanayah7562]

latavia is a perfect example of a light that was dimmed briefly just to outshine others. Her story is so inspiring 🫶🏽❤❤❤❤💯

[@leahohlund6469]

I don't feel sorry for her, I feel inspired by her. She's multi-talented, intelligent, and beautiful. She's been put through endless pain and difficulty, yet she's never stopped trying. That's a true star!

[@kaymarie5635]

The “what kind of boys do you like?” Question to a young ass kid just threw me tf off

[@gottalovebri]

when that part came on I was like “she’s 10!”

[@kaymarie5635]

@@gottalovebri right that was weird af then his voice sound so perverted

[@dyvatravels3064]

They really broke her down mentally 😢😢

[@dannyboyd9462]

1 Of The Best Biopics I've Ever Seen !!! Great Job Jeury !!! Latavia Deserves This !!!

[@cliobhabie]

Not shocked that Beyoncé is an asshole. But shocked that Kelly backstabbed Latavia when she wouldn’t have been in Destiny’s Child without her from the get-go

[@devanshepard9118]

im glad the girls reaunited last year at the rennassaince concert

[@angivens86]

Beyoncé was just acting like a teenaged girl that thought the world of her father, and was his sound board. She took his trait of being a perfectionist, and she had tunnel vision when it came to doing what she loved to do.

[@AmandaCC88]

@@angivens86 Wow! I’ve seen you respond to any type of criticism towards Bey in this video opposing their statement instead of interacting. You’re on your job! 🫡 You do know she doesn’t know you, right? 😂

[@ibeknowinsht]

LaTavia is a true Scorpio. I'm glad you took the time to show people this side of her. I never realized how much of a shady Bih Kelly was.

[@chedavis4273]

😮😮

[@HildaSerrano16]

Tahj Mowry: “I had the biggest crush on Latavia the whole time.” Same, Tahj.. same! She was absolutely breathtaking in that episode. 😍

[@KamalasCamelToe]

I'll be SO HAPPY when Beyonce gets what she has coming to her! It's been a LONG TIME COMING

[@nevadatx7855]

Got away her and jayz .

[@sharmindecruz9757]

@@KamalasCamelToe i hope your life improves after that.

[@JasperKing-r5p]

How can they exclude her like that but she was the founder of the group 😮. All love for Latavia ❤❤🎉

[@tammyt8306]

I honestly believe that part of Michelle’s depression and insecurity issues stem from this part of her life being in this group. Beyoncé is arrogant and sneaky, so is Kelly although everyone’s seems to think she’s innocent. Bottom line, Beyonce and her daddy wanted Beyonce to be the ‘it’ girl, Beyoncé was jelly of Latavia’s strength and security of who she was/is. They NEEDED to move her out the way. My thoughts….that’s all!

[@elleburns8168]

FACTS!!

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Destiny's Child was nothing but a cult where everybody was expected to literally worship Beyoncé and Kelly's sneaky ass went along with it because she, too, is greedy.

[@ReignRey]

Wow, I was today’s years old when I found out that was Latavia in the just for me commercial 😮

[@creativechristina]

Me too!!! I was happy as hell to sing the jingle in the commercial though. I loved that commercial and also have PTSD from relaxers 😂

[@Raychel_Raye]

Me too and I sang and rap with her growing never knowing it was her! Lol

[@AntanesetheRealist]

Me too

[@lindozik2063]

You put this together so well! Great video as per ❤

[@Kayla-kd8ov]

This is the Destiny's Child that many of us remember. They did Latavia and Letoya so dirty

[@ilianm7742]

LaTavia was always the most well spoken member of the group.

[@maggylamour]

That's why I love when Wendy Williams said beyonce and the girls during their interview.

[@muniondalenewyurk6777]

Wendy was disrespectful and unkind, always clowning and laughing at people! Look at Wendy now! Karma is something else! 🙄🤷🏾‍♀️

[@moneymoney6817]

💯❤️WENDY !!!!!!!!!!❤️💯

[@justzee1574]

So she was the one who introduced Kelly and latoya to Knowls family. Thats crazy that she responsible for the core members

[@necelashawn7850]

Not Letoya she only introduced Kelly…Beyoncé brought in Letoya

[@bernzicunningham7619]

Thst cough from Beyoncé when Kelly said she was 2nd lead tells us that Bey was saying this my group and I’m the only lead. They should have known then they would get the short end of the stick.

[@msxcitement1]

Yea I peeped that too !!!!!! I saw her eyes

[@rhondikagoudeau9488]

This young lady was blackballed. It tells me that God has a plan for her. Saying a prayer for her.

[@mswright6538]

Yes 🙏

[@sunamethyst283]

Whew she was so pretty and still is❤❤

[@nevadatx7855]

I remember her pretty red hair as a child

[@elleburns8168]

The real Beyonce sweet, humble, quiet my ass.

[@AntonetteMartin-fl4qr]

Thank you ❤

[@HibaraBonde]

Beyonce is sweet

[@tmgause95]

Latavia is a beautiful girl. Keep going honey girl. You are just fine! Many more blessings for the future

[@tsade6119]

Lativia stemmed to be the most outspoken of the group like she was the face of the group

[@thaconqueror777]

Right! Then afterwards she started to lose confidence and that outspoken person became mild. People can see your spark before you and they will do anything to dismiss it.

[@bg5097]

Excellent work. Very rare to see such a well researched presentation. 🎉🎉