Teena Marie R.I.P., BlackTree catches up for one last interview

Ironically I was editing this piece when I got word that Teena Marie passed suddenly of a heart attack, and while it hurt my heart to hear it, as I turned on my copy of Portugeese Love, I realized that she will always be here through her music. Teena Marie died today at 54 when her daughter found her dead at her home of an apparent heart attack. ; more details to come. The four times grammy nominated, Mary Christine Brockert had a strong African-American influence from her godmother. Blessed with the gift of music at a young age, the Santa Monica, California native grew up in the historically African-American enclave of Oakwood in westside Los Angeles. Raised on Motown music and Singing Harry Belafonte music by age two, Ms. Marie's self-professed "Gift from God" would become fine-tuned as the years progressed. As a child, she had an acting role on The Beverly Hillbillies, credited as Tina Marie Brockert. She also sang at the wedding of actor Jerry Lewis's son when she was 10 years old. Marie worked briefly at Mar Vista's Pup 'n' Taco in the mid 1970s while attending Venice High School, where she joined the Summer Dance Production, and also had a role in the school's production of The Music Man.[5] In a recent television interview she noted she drove a Chevy Vega during this period. A BlackTree Media Production Segment Journalist Deserrae Mitchell footage shot October 2010 www.blacktree.tv Blacktree is at all the hottest events on the planet (award shows, movie premieres and press junkets, fashion shows, etc.) and now BLACKTREE ON TV brings stars to YOU on Soul of the South! Watch Full episodes below, and tune in!
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[@tdivv41]

She had so much swag. She was rapping way back in the day. Did a good job, too. She singing in heaven now. Sing on Sista Lady Tee...

[@DizzeeLex91]

What people fail to understand is that music is always going to change. It is never going to stay the same. She said music was good back in the day and it was but the thing with today is that most people in the industry today dont focus on being good musicians. It's all about album sales and singles and its no longer about the quality. That's why im glad we have music artists like Janelle Monae and Melanie Fiona and Jazmine sullivan. Their albums are incredible. They are musicians. R.I.P Lady T.

[@tillylopez2924]

My all time favorite female vocalist ❤ may she be resting in peace ❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@micahisgod5898]

I don't like corny music. -Teena Marie I friggn LOVE her!

[@a.christian9647]

lol

[@henrinevermind1781]

RIP *☆ Your spirit will shine 4ever though your music...

[@ProjectDystopia]

a LEGEND...RIP soul sista.......

[@ala1328]

To Teena Marie family and friends we are truelly going to miss her very,very much.I am a big fan of Teena Marie and I love her music. Now since I know were to go listen to it.lo RIP We Love You very much.

[@beyoundspheres]

Well said Ms. Teena- A Truly Talented Legend. Rest in perfect peace mam- Mwuuah- Thank God through Christ Jesus for giving you to us for the whole time.

[@texasgirl73goodjob46]

TEENA MARIE IS A REAL ONE

[@naasir36]

R.I.P tina love you really will miss you love you wonderful voice , lost a beautiful and wounderful artists and person lovely voice R.I.P

[@momentswithyahya4239]

She was an amazing woman. We still love you Lady T ❤

[@jdog34505]

She was definitely an undercover sista lol RIP 😊

[@Melodyhome1]

GOOD WORK. THANKS FOR YOUR EDIT.

[@jf8461]

She was being very KIND in calling it "corny music". I can think of some stronger words for it! 💩💩💩

[@KymelieLeonard-wb6bw]

Lady T!!!! We ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤you always, Alia, too, she's a reflection of you

[@sharongodfrey3395]

Good interview an she had her daughter an Rick's son there. That's a honor.

[@EdwardWilliams-gv2qv]

Daughter eyes tells it all real talk

[@narviawilliams2340]

💐I REMEMBER THE LATE TEENA MARIE🥀

[@anthonynichols5266]

🎉❤😢

[@fionalomax7175]

❤

[@amazeblaze]

@CookyMonzta I don't read twitter, but thanks for the update!

[@amazeblaze]

I get a sense that the family had a recent "family trouble." I can see it in the daughter's eyes. She's rolling her eyes. The daughter doesn't have a smile on her face but a consistent frown. I hope I'm wrong because the Teena's death would be devastating to her kid. Maybe i'm reading too much into the woman's eyes. RIP

[@Teenasboy50]

Um!! I’m sure you’re reading her eyes etc. wrong!!! She’s just letting her mom do her thang!!!

[@may5588]

I think herMom may have picked up on some ish that her young daughter and the young man ( I think the son of Rick whom Teena raised) may have been interested in. She wasn’t having it. Rip🕊️…….

[@JujuCalubz]

Nope I see the exact same snobbishness and annoyance in her as you do! Maybe she wanted it to be all about her or she didn’t get the pricier dress she wanted to wear 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@victorious1676]

She was a G…

[@CookyMonzta]

@amazeblaze Indeed, you ARE reading WAY too much into those facial expressions. They mean absolutely nothing of the sort. They got along SPECTACULARLY. Read Teena's Twitter page (which is still online as of today) and you'll see.

[@Teenasboy50]

Amen!!! I agree with you!!!

[@JujuCalubz]

Damn is it just me or does it look like her daughter is so annoyed & seems to be snaring at her mom when she’s getting interviewed 🧐 Maybe Missy didn’t get to wear the more pricier dress she wanted her mom to buy 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@JamesDoe-ie1sb]

Bhh never rapped herself, smh.

[@JamesDoe-ie1sb]

Latina

[@chonnerone2964]

Lil Wayne is talented..? Hmm. Beg to differ.

[@kydrigousgraves8304]

Boi you cap Lil Wayne is a goat