The Unfortunate Demise of Leah Labelle

Detailing the life and unfortunate passing of the R&B singer whose light was dimmed too soon.

[@justifiedbyjeury]

Song Picks: 1. "So Hot" 2. "Lolita" 3. "Sexify" 4. "Orange Skies" 5. "Box Chevy"

[@mijajajaja]

It _blows my mind_ when AMAZING singers like her end up singing backup for "artists" who couldn't sing their way out of a paper bag

[@LILLYWAYNA]

Keri Hilson can sing

[@phopcorn5114]

Mariah Carey and brandy states as backing singers … sometimes it’s a way to get a foot in the door and still make an income

[@encasaconbrittany]

Keri is a full circle talent tho.

[@beatricehart5614]

So tragic! the music industry let her down and they're still doing the same to other talented artists like Teyana Taylor.

[@shereedavis5255]

I CONCUR! TEY TAY/SPIKE T IS MY FAVORITE, L❤VE HER!!

[@AS-wj1du]

When will people get it? The industry there for money, nothing else. They want the artists to do their bidding. The ones who make it did their bidding. They don't get to express what they want

[@edgaralanfrog]

The industry doesn’t love you unless you’re making them money. It’s horrible when the truly talented get chewed up and spat out by the industry.

[@stanclark8824]

​@@AS-wj1duhence why they go solo and make their own way and some do better than actual companies. some artists are over the industry ripping them off and robbing them. it's better to do your own thing without these companies.

[@luckysaira4470]

@@AS-wj1du Exactly. It's a soulless business that does not care about artistic integrity. Look how many of our R&B singers like Amerie, Teedra Moses, Keri Hilson, Mya & Ashanti (though she was huge at one point) etc. had their careers just disappear to make way for the crossover dominance of Beyonce and Rihanna, that's not a coincidence. They (industry execs) figured it's better to have two globally dominating singers raking in all that revenue than a pool of lesser grossing (but extremely authentic) R&B girls doing okay. For music lovers like myself, that was so disappointing. Those singers I mentioned were the soundtrack to my life growing up. Mya is now independent and you can hear how rich her and uncompromised her music remains. I couldn't stand the watered down R&B sound from the 2010's and onwards.

[@markbrown8141]

This is why it is always important to try and stay fully independent if possible even if it takes a long time to get the recognition for your hard work

[@Blugraffiti5]

Amen 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 ❤

[@shelleydennis8350]

Leah was a true talent. Another talented artist that was slept on. RIP Leah

[@mr.4leafclova866]

I've Never heard of her before... She had a Very nice voice. Rip 🙏

[@LeratoM98]

This world can be so cruel and unfair.

[@tkmichelle9254]

Lord I didn’t even know she had passed!!! My heart hurts that she lost her life that way and him. Just breaks my heart 😢

[@jacquelinebaker5697]

The music industry don’t want pure raw talent, they want watered down bs

[@ingridj7070]

I would say they likely just want someone who was marketable

[@JennHayden]

​@@ingridj7070you missed. you missed the entire point.

[@fairariadne2000]

@@ingridj7070I think you’re right. Producers want what makes them money. They want WHO they want - a Beyonce, a Britney, a J-Lo. Connections and money. As a result, “pop” music sounds repetitive. I don’t blame the singers, I blame the producers. They use the same damn songwriters and don’t let early career singers have control over their own work.

[@SweetzBeVibin]

SMH it’s crazy how they finally released some of her music as soon as she passed.

[@cmapit3220]

I remember meeting her & seeing her perform at a conference I attended in 2012. My friend was her escort and she was very sweet and gracious. He was the first person I contacted when I learned of her passing.

[@cynthii6717]

I blame Pharrell and Germaine Dupree and the record company who took full advantage of her and was jealous of her talent. That's what the music industry does.

[@godschildyes]

How could they be jealous of her talent when they were the ones who signed her? They were eager to work with her. I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just questioning.

[@summertime718]

It's not about who's more marketable, it's about who's more willing to get auto tuned n willing to sell their soul. If u don't ablige, you get into an "accident"

[@AS-wj1du]

Exactly. Many talented and driven but won't do their bidding. It's the ones who do their bidding you see

[@twistylox]

No shade, I think you mean 'oblige'.

[@Puddles7777]

@@twistyloxlmaoooo

[@Yerpompous]

I didn’t know her nor do I know about a lot of the people in your documentaries…. That’s why I’m watching them so thank you!! Leah was such a beautiful talent. What a loss. 😢

[@Cokobae]

This is my new favorite channel…I love your in depth research…Although these videos have sad endings, you do a great job shining a light on their talent and accomplishments! 👏🏾

[@jivonleejackson1673]

Loved this entire presentation. Rest in paradise Leah!

[@Annaaniaanka]

I love these videos, deep diving into their past. It's so sad but awareness is so important. Great job 👍

[@writeousrhema]

I have never heard of or seen this lady before. Great video

[@chinamason6294]

Man i remember voting for leah on American idol she was my favorite....i followed her career afterward and i wanted her to win so bad. I wish things had worked out differently for her 😔 fly high

[@A-JayFrazier]

So sad, and I'm now just remembering her back in the day. Rest in peace 🙏 to this wonderful talent who had more to give.

[@jeanettesjoyreadingcorner5742]

If you don’t know your history, you’ll liable to repeat the past! Glad I found your page.

[@terrellgrant1570]

Just discovered this channel today... I’m a fan 👍🏿

[@marsh443]

What a loss of two wonderful ppl. RIP

[@Yerpompous]

Oh!! Btw you do a GREAT job on these videos! Great narrative detail and great visuals. You’re a pro! 😊

[@MyaVilla88]

This made me tear up. I never knew she passed away. I thought she was so unique and gifted 😢. She randomly popped in my head today so I searched yt and came across your video. I remember voting for her on American idol and being hurt when she didn’t make it. You could see the passion she had…… and at that time I swore I wanted to be a singer as well. She was so beautiful and humble. I watched her yt channel and she was so uplifting. Rip Leah 💔

[@nneynaeneyi]

She was truly amazing , this is just so sad that our favs are always taken away from us !

[@micheleD498]

You popped up in my feed and im hooked! New sub here... I love your content❤

[@KimBlaQue]

These videos are awesome! Thanks for giving these talented souls reverence and exposure!

[@kishikcm]

So sad. Rooted for her on Idol and chatted with her a few times on Myspace. RIP

[@summerlyric506]

I went back and viewed the photos from the crash and it is the worst car accident photos I've have ever seen. Horrific.

[@Truebeauty209]

He said how are you gonna make some money that’s a lot of people in your pocket smh which was so true

[@Calicapenergy88]

Yes. He was speaking facts

[@TheRetroWoman80]

New sub! Great style of storytelling and thorough information sharing you've got going on here, Jeury. I remember when the Rasual Butler incident occurred but I was not familiar with he nor Leah Labelle at the time. How tragic. I appreciate finding out about this talented and strikingly beautiful young lady, and I look forward to researching her music.

[@brandybeacham7707]

I came across your channel about a week ago. I really enjoy it. I've never heard of her before. Keep the stories coming. I just watched the Simone Battle story also.

[@suppersassysaylee23]

Just found your channel and subscribed and thumbs up I love music documentaries ❤!

[@NajSinghs]

I found her on KZbin - before KZbin was a thing. She'd post cover song videos. We were soo happy when she told us she won't be up here as often bc she found work as a singer. Soo sad. She was sweet. 💕

[@msjerseyd-thc]

I loved her so much!! ❤ As a R&B singer for over 30 yrs it's hard enough for us sistas to sing soul and get a push so now it seems that the tables are turned and the vanilla girls doin it don't get a fair shake at it. I love Jojo and Pink,Teena Marie was my Queen. But had they resorted to pop or alternative like Pink the numbers would change on sales and promotions. I respect them for staying true. R. I. P. to Leah and Teena ❤❤

[@justifiedbyjeury]

I wholeheartedly agree! Thank you so much for commenting. Leah got so little attention in life, I’m hoping to spread awareness about her in death 🙏🏾🕊️

[@msjerseyd-thc]

@@justifiedbyjeury beautiful job!!! 👌

[@TheRetroWoman80]

You tell no lies. Whenever any artist out here (past and present) assimilates and bends to the industry's whims they do tend to gain much more fame...but they are often NOT authentically happy when that route is taken. The industry profits off of and promotes cheapness, not the organic😐😒 Also, Teena was and always will be inimitable and soul stirring❤ Keep bring true to yourself as an R&B singer and good luck!!!

[@icsharpk]

Well put! Respect ♥️🏆

[@Loch1210]

Pink was always on that alternative vibe but Laface made her do rnb

[@AntDevon]

I've been watching a lot of your content. I appreciate your hard work and dedication. 💯

[@watsyourdestiny2086]

Strange celebrity deaths like this are common: sudden unexplained erratic driving at high speeds before a crash destroying everything at the scene. It happens with politicians as well. Toxicology reports can be faked, as they’re all in one big club. So tragic.

[@NajSinghs]

👀💔💯

[@deej9]

That’s what I’m saying, it sounds really strange. They will say it will be crash out of nowhere, a drowning, or substance abuse

[@tylerjones7263]

If Anthony Hamilton let her sing with him she can sang. He won't sing with just anybody for fame. I'm going to have to look her up. Thanks 😊

[@chenellebeautytv]

She reminds me so much of Rocky from bgc . Especially since they both had that same haircut. I also remember running into the raw video of the accident they were in and it was….A LOT.

[@1000mizz]

She looks like young Tiffany Amber Theissen

[@starrwilliams0127]

WOW YOU DID SUCH AN EXCELLENT JOB ON THIS VIDEO CONTENT…… 🙌🏽 #phenomenal

[@LohaniaDouglas]

THATS REALLY SAD AND STRANGE, ENTERTAINERS HAVE SUCH TRAGIC DEATHS.

[@summerlyric506]

New sub binging in your vids. I have not heard of Leah until now but your vids are so good I had to watch.

[@rexxlashell99]

I didn't know she had passed away until like last year. Because I was listening to her 'Sexify' song on the YT music app and I was like 'i wonder if she's still making music' because I always loved that song because it used to play constantly on MTV Jams, and when I found out she passed I was shocked. R.i.p to her and her boyfriend🕊️

[@lesliemariebb]

This makes me incredibly sad, but also inspired! I truly loved Leah Labelle and I will never understand why she didn't blow up the charts! I know she's singing in heaven and that at least gives me some comfort. Thank you for this great video on her!

[@californiagirl1579]

This my first hearing about her she definitely had a great voice ❤ and very beautiful

[@emilywalker3352]

So sad. She was a talented young woman.

[@toothemaxx8428]

I was hoping you had footage of her at the 2012 soul train awards where she sang square biz . That was the first time I was introduced to her and it came also my mind every so often

[@Xman-lg6sn]

If it wasn’t for Leah I wouldn’t be making videos on KZbin right now like she did

[@jabellatv3240]

Your content is so good I just found your channel or should I say it found me I can’t wait for the conspiracies videos I can already tell they are going to be really good.

[@89cjenk]

I was such a fan of Leah Labelle. I still listen to her to this day. Sexify is my favorite. Thank you for this video ❤

[@KingAlone516]

I remember when they first announced their passing, first they said it was Rasual butler and his wife but then when they released her name i was hoping it wasn't her and just someone with a similar name but i already knew it was likely her. they posted the video of emergency crew on the scene trying to free them, rasual died instantly but the police report said she was still alive when emergency crew arrived but passed away before they could free her.

[@cherishxoxo2738]

That’s really sad😢😢😢😢

[@Foxie444]

R.I.P Leah Labelle!! 💐💐💐

[@misspickles47]

With her talent, she would had been better served as a Broadway talent. She'd could of been "rediscovered" there. I truly have more respect for Broadway musical types, than with music pop stars.

[@tashawhite1718]

You have great content and you're way of story telling is awesome!! Please keep your great video's coming!! :) New subbie

[@trelover1548]

I grew up with Rasual in South Philly definitely a good guy rip Rasual and Leah

[@MLaker221]

I look her up at least once a year, so it was very cool to have this new video to watch. First time I heard of her was when she covered Teena Marie at that awards show. Then her live sexify performances with the cool choreography was what got me hooked, I watched all of them many times! Very sad that she lost her life. I think her music didn't do well bc they didn't know how to promote online very well-- she did-- you go on KZbin, you make Instagrams, now is tiktok. To just keep her as pharell's protege at a time we really didn't care about him anymore or that era was ending. Now the industry they know they want insanity and she wouldn't fit in now anyways. She should of been told to go back to KZbin but all we kept seeing was that same photo with that same haircut. The songs they were giving her only had so much depth. Sexify is so cool sounding but it's dumb if you read the lyrics. It wasn't relatable but I still love it.

[@zonymontanaa]

I LOVED LEAH! I still go to her KZbin to watch her sing 😢

[@applecharm9130]

So talented ! Thank you for remembering her.

[@dariusbrock2351]

So sad. She and Rasseul(sorry if spelling is wrong) died way to soon. May they forever rest in peace.

[@mrty8330]

Very well done. You just got a new subscriber.

[@cydneyl2772]

I remember crying when she was eliminated from American Idol😢

[@squarebear619]

You should do one on Nikka Costa. That GAP commercial put her Like A Feather song at the top and then she became another victim as an artist of 9/11. I'd love to know what she's doing now.

[@earlkelley2825]

Thank you for this video. I had no idea. Sleep in Peace Leah

[@msblackloveful]

I had no idea that she had passed. Ioved her voice. The gurl could sang. Very soulful and a natural talent.

[@Untamedbeauty015]

Sad topic but I must say AMAZING video. Researched very well and you are very well spoken.

[@alfiebrownjohn]

Am I the only one who noticed I Care 4 U by Aaliyah playing in the background of this video? Rest in Peace to both Aaliyah and Leah Labelle. ❤️

[@itsashcash_8628]

Just now finding out that she passed I’m so hurt because I loved HER. I listened to Sexify EVERY SINGLE DAY for almost 3 weeks straight. Such a beautiful person inside and out. RIP LEAH 🥺💞

[@rbiz.]

I heard about this story and fell in love with Sexify. I’m now in love with Orange Skies. Such a talent 😢. Thanks for these deep dives. They’re very informative and are done well. Rip Leah ❤

[@mztiffanybad]

Yall better catch the artistry in these pics with all the jewelry of the occult 💅🏽

[@Radiantequilibrium]

I'm noticing a theme with these female artists and their tragic demises

[@Brunebella]

Loved Sexify. It was one of my fav songs. I learned of Leah’s passing a year after the fact. Too talented to have been placed under the table. The accident seemed shady too.

[@Minka-wr3fc]

Your channel is so dope and entertaining. Content I didn't know I needed. Thank you ❤

[@22RosesGrow]

You did a damn good job on this, thank you

[@crystalhowardsgirls4874]

When will the Music industry Ever‼️do right by these Amazing God given Talents? The Music 🎵 industry needs to control and directed by the Gifted Artist period.

[@idontknow7738]

NEVER! The industry is wicked! The rabbit hole is very deep.

[@AS-wj1du]

They just want money and use artists. The ones who 'make it' do their bidding. That's why they look miserable. Some step out because they want no part of it and others sell their👞s

[@maliqelliott2568]

The music industry got two birds with one stone that time! So sad !!!

[@mylifewithAnika]

she was murdered i feel. just sad that the time before death is not known

[@damnmuggle]

No she wasn’t stop it

[@nothingwrongwithus]

She was def spiritually murdered by the industry

[@curlslegitbaby2981]

​@@nothingwrongwithusno

[@josephhughes1046]

something isnt quite right with how this went down..

[@22RosesGrow]

☝️ Agreed.

[@Bravetreee]

These artists are worth more unalive than alive to these record companies, they know exactly what they are doing. It’s BLOOD MONEY

[@edgaralanfrog]

@@Bravetreeewell she wasn’t even really making anyone money since they didn’t give her more than a few songs and features in videos

[@Bravetreee]

@@edgaralanfrog streams make money, whether it be an old or new song, but okay.

[@blaquenguni9249]

@@Bravetreee it's not about streams , she probably ghost wrote a lot of songs , they always kill the people write for others so they don't have I pay them later

[@Queenalika85]

I really liked Leah Belle's music. Girlfriend could sing her behind off. Her husband was from my city and hometown of Philadelphia

[@heyykristee]

Love these videos! Please consider talking about the decline of Robin Thicke & Keri Hilson’s career. A video on Jojo would be great as well!

[@justifiedbyjeury]

JoJo documentary is up now!

[@1andonlydasilent1]

I loved this chick! She was the one I was rooting for in American Idol but she was on the same season as J Hud and Fantasia! I so wanted to see where her career would go 😞 but that's not how things went sadly 💔💔💔

[@LovedbyYah]

They both got drugged I don’t care what no one said . Someone gave them something because if it’s not like them to be like that .sad bruh

[@Hoodhistorian562]

Keep doing what you doing bro. I'm a newer subscriber.. im 40... you content is awesome!

[@psychomaia]

You can see her spark fading as the video goes on, especially after Jermaine Dupree and Pharrell enter the scene. How many women have been destroyed by men in this industry before they even reached their full potential? We’ll never know exactly but I bet it’s a lot more than people even realise.😢

[@mariacharra6045]

Soon as she started re recording her music to own the rights

[@Calicapenergy88]

Mojo did this same thing . Blackground did her dirty

[@slaybyraeofficial]

Her American Idol audition ❤️❤️❤️ OMG

[@zyongslife]

I remember watching American idol that year. I forgot how powerful her voice was. What a loss!

[@terricajackson3552]

Leah's performance of Tina Marie's "Square Biz" from the 2012 Soultrain Awards still gives me chills. Babygirl had such an amazing presence and talent!

[@DreMo521_]

Love your channel. I’m surprised I never heard of her. Would love the Aaliyah demise as well.

[@kolekamlumbi4179]

It's sad that this unfair treatment from record labels keep on happening to talented singers. RIP my baby. ❤❤

[@stephanieholland4469]

Sexify stays in rotation in my car. I was so sad to hear of her tragic end. She reminds me so much of Elle Varner with her vocals. Very soulful and talented. What a loss.

[@GG-ih2fe]

She was fly🕊♡ ...Can U do Tony Thompson 2?

[@itsalllove4355]

Her passing NEVER sat well with me. R.I.P.....😢

[@theeelevatedsongstress]

The minute I clicked on this video I said to myself I hope she didn’t die! I mean I’ve never heard of her until today but man I was like I this isn’t an she died story. Man her and her boyfriend died oh my goodness😕😕

[@Binabinawashere]

Wow, the irony of me watching this video for the first time today and hearing the name Tavarius Polk hours after hearing about his passing. Can we get a video on him please? I would like to know more about his work. No clue of who he was until today. 😢

[@ericagabriel694]

We need you to do Latif he was loved by us and I would love to know more about him.

[@angelaharrison4314]

I think Paula Abdul saw herself in this young woman.

[@angelaharrison4314]

Anytime there's a "BEAUTIFUL", well loved yt woman with a black man, the media always try to save her reputation by saying she was his wife. They did the same thing w/DC and Jacky Oh.

[@Allhoney33]

Can you do the following; Native American guitarist, Jesse Ed Davis Singer, Jermaine Stewart The Singing duo, Damian Dame Nirvana lead singer, Kurt Cobain Bass player, Bernard Edwards of the group Chic Milli Vanilli guitarist, Mikki Byron as well as Milli Vanilli frontman, Rob Pilatus The 80s German duo, London Boys Up and coming hair stylist and reality star, Dariel Pulliam...not related to Kesha Knight Pulliam MC Trouble (female MC) All talented but tragically cut short.

[@rapastronaut77]

I haven't heard ov her 😕. R.i.p though. She probably was not down with the sicknesses ov the industry

[@TheTypographist]

Love your channel and I’d like to know if you will do Marvin Gaye and Eddie Kendricks?