No Longer Silenced, JoJo And Her Powerhouse Voice Are Back

JoJo is still here. After becoming the youngest solo artist in history to top the charts at 13-years-old, the breakout star is clawing her way back into the spotlight after being stuck in a bad contract for years. Watch how she refused to give up in this episode of Honda Backstage.
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[@CAsaidit]

Our generation was robbed of JoJo for 10 + years. We could have been listening to more JoJo in our high school and college days. Dang, we missed out.

[@akailapowell]

And that's exactly why they held her music they always silence the ones that can make the most difference/change

[@oliviascott5888]

C A Jo released a few mixtapes and a couple EP’s over the past ten years. Plenty of her songs got leaked during that time too! I never had to go without her music.

[@jamesbui2838]

Yassss yassss and yasssss

[@hanyscats7187]

Oh my G! Yaaasss! So true. Ive been wondering " what happened to her?"

[@alicegoldenvalley]

C A I was really looking forward to her music, I remember being so excited. It’s sad on so many levels that she was basically silenced in every way. But it’s never too late. We’re still here and ready for you Jojo! 🙌🏼💕

[@lettersfromhanna]

She deserves a full on Netflix documentary

[@jessicahairston7959]

lettersfromhanna yessss agreeed 🙌🏾

[@morndew272]

true

[@melaluxe8195]

So true. She’s a legend in her own right and doesn’t get the recognition she deserves ✨👏🏽

[@bre_me]

SAY. IT. LOUDER.

[@Jen-bl8tj]

I thought this was a Netflix documentary lol

[@GGSS13]

Can we just give JoJo the success that she deserves after all the bullshits that she went through?

[@louicultureee4109]

Ghudzilla Sabado stream and steam

[@NateTheGr8ness]

The way we do THAT is to buy her albums and attend her concerts. Totally agree.

[@whostrue]

Ghudzilla Sabado yea it’s time to buy and stream all things Jojo

[@barbzstyles8312]

Agreed !

[@ihaota1910]

Yesss!!! 👏🏼🥰

[@quintxavier]

I can’t wait for Britney to sit down in this type of interview… explaining what exactly her father did to her career.

[@Kaydeleon]

Sadly that will never happen Jojo was in an iron clad contract Britney is an iron clad cage with many many people parading her and making money out of her

[@emskii1393]

Britneys binding is illegal and there's fraud going on. She's being abused. I totally believe there will be a britney interview

[@madelineclark522]

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[@emskii1393]

Thank you. That's amazing of you to link this. Thank you!!! I believed and I got ahaha x

[@Jay26x]

Me too.

[@shaifromnz]

The fact she re-recorded her first two albums for not only her fans, but for those involved in their even existing, shows how much appreciation she has for music and it's (good) people. She's so humble.

[@swayze693]

jojo and tinashe were ROBBED. let’s give these ARTISTS the shine they never saw.

[@ilianam453]

@bailey1950 Damn relax.

[@ilianam453]

Love Tinashe. Listened to all her independent music before she got famous. She is so talented.

[@flowercandy8039]

Aaliyah was also screwed over

[@internationalmoa4795]

Bailey be quiet

[@LindsayC33]

sway Z It was Tinashe’s decision you know....

[@kensworld4583]

JoJo should be a coach on the voice. She’s a legit singer with major success. She would be perfect to guide people in the right direction as a vocalist.

[@dreacavea6103]

J K if she goes on there I will try out 😂

[@kissame104]

YES. Could you imagine?! I'd be the very first to audition.

[@IBeBradleyy]

Thats a brilliant idea! Get her name back out there also!

[@1Pineapple]

@Osito Kintsugi exactly!😊 When she's starving to get her own carrier back on top, going straight to being a coach on The Voice would make no sense 😅 I see TVhost-jobs as a way for celebs to earn money when their own carrier isn't going so great😅.. Now is the time for Jojo to become the star she deserves! 🙏🌟

[@burningsagemanmusic7491]

She's got work two do, long way off!

[@trinitallis]

Imagine having SUCH an impact at age 13 that decades later we are still ready and waiting for her to come back.

[@Violet_33]

A true star

[@Nintendoboy91N]

She’s been back since 2015 when she was freed from her contract.

[@NPGLAMB]

She has a album coming out in 2021

[@smcd6101]

“They owned her voice.” - Wow, that is a chilling statement.

[@nancyhoward7005]

Horrible man on Earth stealing Gods talent.

[@johnwayne2103]

This is why you should always be careful on who manages you. These people are modern day slave masters.

[@iriemomboutique9532]

So fucked up.... I am SO glad they released this so we can know the truth

[@XDOMEGaming]

same thing happened to Britney its sad that record label contract will trap you and will not release ur albums if it doesnt go their way

[@kjh4496]

Majority of big artists right now are in similar contracts.

[@isaiahheaden]

When people bash the music industry. This is what they're talking about. Trapping artists.

[@SynthsplashMoon]

Sad... Isn't it?

[@britneyfanvideosfl]

This is why Britney stopped working...

[@BreathingYourLife]

Ali Nichols I totally agree with you, what she went through was horrible but if she was all those years in the spotlight most likely she wouldn’t be who she is today

[@sim0an]

Similar happened to TLC and also Toni Braxton.. It's disgusting really

[@egorzimowski3505]

@@britneyfanvideosfl she is just getting ready for a communist revolution

[@Nadya5]

I’m happy that she’s back and SUED her former record label asses

[@lloydlyons8748]

Yes and I am happy because her music is amazing

[@shaundraevans7559]

Contracts should be void if the companies don't exist anymore.

[@lovethee777forever2]

YOU ARE AMAZING. PERIOD ❤️❤️❤️

[@ashleysiska5121]

Or for anyone who is under 18

[@miltonchizer]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!

[@jess_jeff7549]

@@ashleysiska5121 VERY good point. If a minor could commit murder and get their record expunged at 18, as a celebrity with many connections, a 12 year old should be able to change their mind at any time (to an extent) because you are making other people money. A child wants name brand clothes, a mansion with a pool, a Lamborghini.. and they need to be told "no" sometimes just like a normal teenager. More money more problems 😏 It sounds like her moms worst fears came true.

[@Jade-Phoenix]

She didn’t lose 10 years...she gained wisdom and now she is about to get everything beyond her wildest dreams.❤️

[@taylordowning2533]

Yes!!! Did you know she met her biggest inspiration Mariah Carey. They did a video with her background singers and they sound great!!

[@cloudie8314]

AMEN!

[@Vdub481]

That part

[@NateTheGr8ness]

Yesss!

[@wareador]

So she should thank the people who screwed her over? No. She lost 10 years, then she worked hard to gain wisdom and get everything beyond her wildest dreams.

[@jonwash575]

Damn I almost cried when she said that she had to go to KZbin to hear her own music to re-record it this is so much. .. props to you Jo-Jo you motivate me so much

[@acp8760]

Child talent should always come with an advocate and a lawyer and probably a therapist. It can be amazing if kids are truly protected but absolutely disastrous when they aren't.

[@texasgirl73goodjob46]

@M Muss yes

[@ashsun144]

That’s why Taylor Swift takes so many young artists under her wing. She knows how fucked up the industry is

[@avateraangshoe5025]

you think it is everyone that can afford that? lmao

[@orangeradishneo]

@@avateraangshoe5025 hunny bunny, studios and record labels would pay for that. Especially when said child artist is making the company money. Just like studios with children on set (in CA at least) have to have tutors for school lmfao. Don't be so ignorant. Use your brain for once.

[@HaleyMary]

@M Muss I agree. There should be a rule that people should be 18 to enter the entertainment industry.

[@IndiaTalksss]

I was wondering what happened to her. This interview has me crying. She wasn’t in jail but she was in a passion jail. She wasn’t allowed to pursue her passion. It’s so sad how cut throat this industry is.

[@LiTTLeDizZyUriNe]

" She wasn’t in jail but she was in a passion jail." oof I think this sums it up perfectly

[@Tmcsinger91]

India at peace yes it really is

[@prettygurl833]

India at peace ✌🏻

[@tiffprendergast]

India at peace yup

[@MadisonFalcoFoods]

I was cryin too ugh I hate it

[@Sam-qd7nz]

Ok we can't let her career flop, this is HER TIME!

[@amazingabby25]

Grammy was deserved

[@Eggsandwhichwithbeans]

Agreed

[@NateTheGr8ness]

@@amazingabby25 You're damn right it was well deserved! I just hope and pray that the next time she wins, it's in a category that is actually shown on live TV.

[@taylordowning2533]

Yes it is and with GOD'S help she will come back stronger!!

[@OGSuicideTrill]

she said it herself “when she started doing movies the label was pissed they weren’t getting a percentage of that”......same situation Aaliyah was in. Barry Hankerson is really the devil.

[@lone6718]

tati f and to think that man was Aaliyah’s uncle.....it’s worse when family isn’t in it to protect you, but use you...

[@TehKaiser]

@@lone6718 R. Kelly and a circle of friends bribed an Illinois official to get Aaliyah a legit I.D for his marriage. Wouldn't be surprised if R. Kelly had Hankerson on board.

[@lone6718]

TehKaiser just makes a person sick. 😔

[@MrRickymoore]

That explains why Aaliyah's music is not on streaming. that's a shame

[@OGSuicideTrill]

TehKaiser I’m 99.9 percent sure Hankerson was on board.

[@shannonalyshia]

"Yeah, bitch i'm still here" Perfect intro to a documentary, I loved listening to her as a kid. I'm so glad she owns her voice now she deserves so much better ❤️

[@Tonio_562]

She is so underrated it’s crazy! Sucks that her label took her down with them! It’s the come back tho!

[@truthseekeralways7050]

She is talent actress too Please Hollywood her replace with Emma Stone Give her Emma Stone awards

[@mishaalzk6033]

@@truthseekeralways7050 😂😂

[@ellianaleah9512]

@@truthseekeralways7050 wtf y hate on emma stone ?

[@HappyKT22]

Girl if Lizzo can have a comeback and be in the spotlight with her song after 2 years, I believe Jojo will have her time to shine and it will be, if not now, all eyes on her amazing persona and voice!!

[@juliekrocova]

imagine if she was with another label, she would be a big star nowadays

[@kudiyyy]

She’s such a strong woman. Most would be ruined by going through something like this.

[@robertferguson7804]

@Sana What does "strong woman" mean?

[@sossoft]

Well she was ruined by it no matter how we want to see it. She may get a little success but shes not gonna become Ariana Grande. Doesnt take away her talent but im just talking in terms of celebrity, fame and success in that perspective. Best of luck to her

[@mehmeh7567]

The only time one could be RUINED is if they allow themselves into Ruin if that makes sense...The problem with society is they feel better trying to tear apart people they really don’t KNOW....They May think they have a clue but in reality they really don’t KNOW 🤷🏽‍♀️ I’ve heard things about a lot of people in my life however if I DONT KNOW YOU then that would mean I’m going off of an assumption which will eventually make me look like the ass in the end....I’ve been around the block 3 times so it’s NOTHING on earth I haven’t seen u just gotta ask yaself if I really CARE 💋

[@christhecazi]

Robert Ferguson A strong woman has an awareness of the obstacles in her way and the misogynistic expectations people have for her, but she decides for herself what she wants and works to achieve it. Furthermore, a strong woman is willing to find help or gain strength from supportive friends, family members, and mentors-despite the notion that women should be ‘independent’ and ‘do it all.'” Jojo being unapologetically herself is what makes her strong as well. Now while everyone can have struggles I think it’s important how you bounce back. Jojo’s bounce back was impeccable - homegirl even won a grammy this year!

[@MissKeptSecret]

FKA T She doesn’t want to become a Pop artist. She said it herself from the jump that she is a soul artist. I can see her getting to the level of Ella Mai and H.E.R. and even they are on the rise.

[@lillauren21]

She’s one of the most underrated singers. You see so many people who can barely sing, much less write, at the Grammys. It blows my mind

[@NewPurpleRobyn]

LaurenKellieFitness she finally got a Grammy this year so that helps but still doesn’t take away the time and B.S. that happened

[@lillauren21]

Robyn Alexander Absolutely. I was referring more to performing at the Grammys. She’s an incredible artist all around. There’s so much trashy music nowadays. She’s exactly what the industry needs.

[@Das644]

Cough cough B*

[@rarekeelijo13]

I think a lot of us were still wondering why she didn't reach the success she deserved. Now we know.

[@2dfx]

Signing with the same people involved with Aaliyah should have been a red flag.

[@dariusjamison8888]

@@2dfxyeah but she was twelve, and most of the details of Aaliyah’s situation was still in the shadows when she signed to them in 2003

[@jmgollde843]

She didn't play the victim. She bucked up, took control of her life, and powered through with her own strength. This is how you dig yourself out. Don't spiral down. Leap up. #TeamJojoNotSiwa

[@sokkaoaf2699]

She’s the original so it’s just #TeamJojo

[@jmgollde843]

@@sokkaoaf2699 gotta make it specific because a.) The kids these days and b.) #TeamJojo is for Jojo's Bizarre Adventure against #TeamDio

[@norespineli3839]

Because that is the direction this video is going. If you read an article or saw a video about her career with her interviewed they’re depressing. And I think she’s on a better place/ team now that’s why it’s showing.

[@kezziekz]

Imagine if TS went through this lol we'd hear about it in our sleep

[@CarlyHarveyMusic]

JMGollde Mielmort we get down before we get up, it’s a whole process.

[@lavidanelson3479]

“She was basically out of sight, out of mind.... forgotten” - NAH homie! We been waiting for her. Seeing her at 14 when I was 14 she gave me that hope, and her talent is UNDENIABLE! I can’t wait for her new music and what she comes out with in the future ❤️

[@shontesmith2439]

Lavida Nelson she has a new song called Man. It’s on Spotify. I’m definitely going to listen to it when I finish this documentary.

[@appetite4chic878]

Lavida Nelson I always checked for JoJo no matter how much time passed. I was in the same age range and loved her vocals. Great to see her back 😍

[@briannabrickey444]

Lavida Nelson yeah I never forgot her, I've been listening to her for the last years. All through middle school, high school, and now college. I never stopped listening to her or waiting for her.

[@SN-kk2bl]

BEEN waiting! When she came back it was the biggest blessing. Breaks my heart that Covid-19 may be ruining my chances of seeing her this year.

[@PermisciousJJ]

Yea, she disappeared but MILLIONS OF GIRLS LIKE ME WHO LOOKED UP TO HER DID NOT FORGET.

[@bannappleblonde]

It still actually boggles my mind that she was 13 when Get Out came out.

[@breenaylaya6553]

Same

[@DanniShanea]

Right!

[@lenab.m.3708]

Gina Leonora what boggles me more is that at that time she was already passionate about music for 7 years

[@myrendition9070]

This woman needs to have her own documentary, talking about the struggles of artist like her.

[@umcsk8]

JoJo is literally here just telling the truth, unfiltered not even tryna soften it up

[@kocominaj6599]

Much needed in my corner

[@ParentalDiscretionIsAdvised]

There was SO MUCH shit that happened with her career alone, you cant help but to not sugarcoat a damn thing

[@texasgirl73goodjob46]

@@kocominaj6599 yeah

[@justanotherpersonxo]

And some people still think Taylor swift was overreacting about wanting to own her music. Poor JoJo

[@franci1360]

Hirah Irah Taylor deserves the world :(

[@Rainlynn42590]

"You know, 'go home'. where is that for me? I make my own home." That hit me hard.

[@ricoalvarez7475]

Like wise it's not easy but we make it happen.

[@aateriovalhalla2787]

Joanna Carey Real talk right there!!!!!

[@seniorarubia]

Yes we can do that ❤️ love it

[@mikeeda7970]

I admire her for fighting for her career. She knows she's not just any singer. She's literally one of the best vocalists in the industry and I can only name one person in the same tier as her in their generation.

[@bananabanana9210]

true.

[@Momchop]

This person that did Jojo wrong is still not allowing Aaliyah's music to be streamed, which is a travesty. That is her legacy. At least Jojo was able to fight back. What a selfish human being.

[@ttp436]

Get the CD's just as good if not better as u can read the cover and booklet and know who all the producers etc are and of course see A

[@whereswaldo2]

Travesty is the wrong word here. It’s tragedy.

[@lamondae]

Silly Cupcake! Not her music from Blackground records ( the majority of her music).

[@appetite4chic878]

Which is trash ! JoJo, Timbaland, Aaliyah, etc... He’s just evil, but if he was smart he would know streaming is profitable.

[@Aroachimaaru]

Aaliyah has way more music than just those few albums🤦🏾‍♀️ THAT'S the music we want released. We already know the others!

[@kendrafeels]

The fact that someone can literally own your voice must be the most disempowering feeling in the world. I’m so happy to see her on the other side and so excited to hear her new music. 💕✨

[@angelaburress8586]

The record company owns your likeness once you sign on that dotted line

[@kbradley4538]

Now I see how Ariel the mermaid must have felt

[@kjcorder]

you can literally give away ownership of your voice. GET A LAWYER!!

[@francescagrignon5049]

Okay I am actually crying watching this. I’m so glad she shared her story. This is so important. This is going to help so many artists. So many artists talk about this happening, but she really went into detail and that’s important.

[@mariewannaaa]

Even after Jojo was gone from the "scene" i would still listen to her music. You were never gone from my world.

[@Nikkilove26]

mariewannaaa facts me too

[@avokittypup]

Yeah me too 👍

[@oiat]

Me too!

[@maliahjoy2959]

Same

[@kittybass808]

When she speaks it sounds like shes singing. Her voice is all around beautiful.

[@arisouna7435]

"Where is my home" "I make my own home" I felt that.

[@tyeprettygirl5591]

Ari Souna that was heartbreaking

[@ploomer264]

Oooo girl, I felt that too!!

[@ceptember.]

Home is a feeling. Not a place.

[@ms.ashley]

A nutritionist that puts anyone on a 500 cal a day diet is not a real one. Wtf.

[@myranaam8562]

Yeah, maybe JoJo exaggerated that part. But who knows. The industry was obsessed with being skinny that time. I wouldn't be surprised.

[@tprime2702]

Our hospital nutritionists puts people who are hyper-obese on NPO and liquid < 1000 calorie diets regularly. What are you talking about?

[@sleep_peace007]

@@myranaam8562 nah. Back then skinny was the thing, so I believe it. She isn't the first with a story like this. They use to put Artistes on ridiculous diets.

[@Batya-Grace]

@@tprime2702 ...That’s 1000 calories, not 500. Big difference!

[@marymackxo]

@@Batya-Grace that’s 1000 for an obese person. She wasn’t obese. 500 sounds believable. Heartbreaking really.

[@ruthiev17]

she was ROBBED, i hope she finally gets the superstar success that she’s always deserved ❤️

[@GmonkeyJ777]

We were robbed as well!

[@ParentalDiscretionIsAdvised]

She gotten a Grammy, after 15-16 years after she debut....she definitely gotten what she deserved

[@stevej4328]

I didn't realise how articulate, introspective, and eloquent she was. Seems a smart girl with ambition.

[@adamw116]

Articulate, lol, every other word out of her mouth is "like". She sounds typically, inarticulate for a young woman in the industry. You can tell she never got an education and decided instead to try to become a star instead when she speaks. That doesn't mean I'm not sympathetic to what happend to her with that scumbag agent or manager, A&R person who may have caused her to spiral into depression and substance abuse. But that's kind of very typical.

[@Normbox268]

Adam W shut up lmao

[@stevej4328]

@@adamw116 no no, I disagree. She's very expressive, therefore she is articulate.

[@adamw116]

@@stevej4328 You wanna hear articulate! Look up an interview with an Austrialian actress in her thirties named Rachel Hurd Wood from Australia for a movie podcast show called AMC Movie Talk a few years ago for a slasher cheerleader movie she did! I I remember the interview because she was so well spoken people in the comment section couldn't believe it! Especially compared to American actresses! Or even American actresses Adrianne Palicki or Sofia Boutella. Three of the most articulate women in entertainment I've ever heard! Very well spoken! Sorry, not saying Lavesque does not have common sense, wit or isn't charismatic but articulate, can't agree!

[@Vitaluv]

@@adamw116 You can barerly string a coherent paragraph together and want to come for others? Wow.

[@xSweetCyaniide]

our generation is ready for an older jojo, girl, we still love you!

[@igiveyouthefacts]

Mathieu FortGay Jeez chill out.

[@jasminejohnson4707]

The fact that she kept trying and believing in herself. This is an amazing story.

[@ancienthumortracer4000]

This woman gave us everything in her teens we owe it her to give her a happy & healthy adult life.

[@tamyhope5441]

Heart Current yes please ! Preach 👌👌👌

[@ancienthumortracer4000]

Tamy Hope 🙌🏼♥️

[@kezziekz]

YES YES YES YES I LOVE THIS

[@GLENNCHRISJ]

She is such a fighter. She never gives up on herself personally or professionally. JoJo has it better than many artists who won’t push and fight back. Truly an inspiration.

[@fulmetaltiger57]

So many of us appreciate her not only as an artist or a performer but also as a human. All of her imperfections and strengths. Her losses that we'd witness on the sidelines or first hand accounts and her triumphs that she did on her own and we may have helped here and there but she still never gave up and gave us hope in our own lives to stay strong no matter what. We all love you Jojo and are just so proud of you and grateful that you exist.

[@RegentDeMarquis005]

Here for this ..... 😘😘😘🙏🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@MaimounaDiakite]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@carmelbri]

I co-sign this comment 💓

[@probablyryan2003]

Glad this documentary is back online

[@therealist2000]

Just read this on Wiki: "Blackground also leaked hundreds of her unfinished music, resulting in her scrapping the songs altogether" WOW Blackground really tried to destroy her, I wish nothing but the best for JoJo in the future

[@zondracarter3022]

They really did mess this young lady up. She should be way futher she a better singer then a lot of singers that out to this day. Cause she have natural Talent beautiful smart. She has it all and she got blackballed

[@aateriovalhalla2787]

YTA It’s a cut throat business. That is one way they can mess up your career.

[@carlakool3782]

Unfortunately for blackground, they WILL reap what they have sown. Karma's a bitch boys!

[@adaharrisonn]

@@carlakool3782 how's that?

[@carlakool3782]

@@adaharrisonn It's a Universal law of Reciprocity.

[@theandroids]

JoJo is such a natural beauty. Choked up watching this.

[@aateriovalhalla2787]

theandroids I agree. She is a natural beauty with a even more beautiful soul....you can feel it.

[@faizinzainudin8462]

She speaks so smartly compared to so many other youngster nowadays.

[@amandaduerk5866]

theandroids SAME!!

[@913_Niyala]

Right? She's a strong woman and i love that

[@Piinkstar17]

she really is and she doesnt need all the fake fillers and botox that these plastic people have these days. LOVE that shes always been true to herself

[@SuckerForASkittle]

Damn before there was Taylor, Demi, Selena...there was JoJo.

[@kireshalapse1591]

Damn right

[@olgreg94]

& miley

[@missnatalieOK]

Yes!!

[@mariahslittlelamb8049]

@AshenDarkWolf0915 Um... wut

[@lindsaychinengundu2578]

AshenDarkWolf0915 leave! that is the most disrespectful thing ive ever heard

[@bicj1179]

Jojo is 30 this year people. Yes, time really has gone on that far.

[@valeferht]

Yeah i mean... she is still pretty young

[@dani09eveline]

I was 12 when her first #1 single came out! It was awesome and gives me so many middle school memories!

[@saywhatnah5328]

Jojo still sounds amazing and looks nice.

[@appetite4chic878]

I remember being 15 and going to FYE to listen to her CD and the whole thing was 🔥

[@GCBlues45]

@@valeferht,yes she looking good. She is a lovely lady now. I admit I had a crush on her.

[@tylernewton7453]

this was SO GOOD, I randomly clicked on it and ends up watching the whole thing. Good for her, that was inspiring and motivational. She is a natural born fighter, such passion dedication and realness. I hadn't heard her voice aside from when I was younger but hearing it at the end, it was really amazing, like damn she's talented!

[@eranistheone]

ME TOO!! Well, to re-watch xD

[@liliopes]

Aquamarine was one of my most fav movies growing up, I'm so glad JoJo didn't give up and is getting what she deserves

[@meghart222]

I still have that movie ☺

[@svrzainim93]

She can beat almost every other pop artists right now in vocal abilities and range.

[@svrzainim93]

@Priscilla Lynn Music u r wholly right. I feel bad for it

[@deronreed2945]

tru

[@EllysaE]

The kill 93 almost but not quite

[@sv_artsyn]

What about her in Aquamarine ❤️❤️❤️

[@megancheraehodges]

She does beat ALL of them.

[@DegrassiInstantStar]

So, so proud of her for overcoming her label battles to owning her music. Proud to be her fan, especially from Massachusetts!

[@SuperLovebug8]

DegrassiInstantStar central mass right here !!!

[@sersastark]

Same

[@NateTheGr8ness]

In the song "Joanna", there's a line that says "Nobody likes you in Massachusetts." She's right. They don't like her in Massachusetts. They LOVE her! For JoJo to get that in her hometown is awesome! She's not just loved in Massachusetts. She's loved in Michigan too (where I'm from) and all over the world! I cannot wait to see her in concert! Salute to you and the rest of the diehard JoJo stans!

[@AlejoJC]

Massachusetts born and bred on the North Shore, been a huge fan of hers since she came out in my early 20s so proud of her!

[@Tmillea]

I’ll never forget 4/16/12. I met her a friends bday party. Her sister is friends with jojo originality from Foxboro

[@zuzanaliscinskaa]

I love her voice even while talking 🙏

[@dg1640]

unbelievable. a true legend. 2020 is her year.

[@djsoulchild]

Legend? That title gets thrown around SO loosely these days. SMH.

[@jessica6102]

DJ SOULCHILD she is a legend to our generation. this woman fought for her career. her life! she was robbed . did u not watch the video? we’ve seen this woman grow .

[@djsoulchild]

@@jessica6102 "Your generation"...lol...i've loved JoJo since the very beginning and it's absolutely no disrespect towards her. But a musician overcoming trials and obstacles does not automatically make him/her a "legend". A musical legend is measured by musical legacy and number of albums and hit singles, awards, groundbreaking achievements, being active in the game for at least 3+ decades, influence and impact on artists who came after her. THAT'S the true definition of a legend. JoJo hasn't achieved any of that yet, of course due to Blackground fucking up her career. JoJo is amazing and definitely has great potential to reach that status one day, but it's too soon, she still has a way to go. She's only been active for 16 years, so let's not exaggerate. Don't try to redefine a title just to suit your narrative, that's not how it works.

[@dg1640]

DJ SOULCHILD you really just spent valuable time typing that out? Get a hobby.

[@djsoulchild]

@@dg1640 Clearly i did. And clearly you can't take criticism.

[@mollyfoxxx]

She was literally gaslighted and manipulated into having an eating disorder, which I’m sure had a lot to do with her struggling with addiction to cope. Her story has similarities to Demi Lovato, Ke$ha, Taylor Swift, Britney etc. I had no idea she endured so much.

[@iivy1818]

And Katy Perry

[@kaitlynmarcak3725]

gaslight isn’t the proper word here but yeah she was in chains for so long, my childhood idol is free

[@lioness8118]

Kaitlyn Marcak she WAS gaslighted.

[@kaitlynmarcak3725]

Maria Quan when? she was manipulated, there’s a difference between the two

[@mollyfoxxx]

Kaitlyn Marcak she was gaslighted. I guess it depends on your interpretation of gaslighting but she was made to think it was her idea, that she needed to lose weight in order to be more successful. They planted the idea in her head without actually outright saying it, that’s a form of gaslighting.

[@nylotus]

Shout out to Honda for giving her a chance.

[@QuidamByMoonlight]

I cannot believe the fight in her. I really appreciate her talent and drive, and I’m glad she’s still at it!

[@futasupastah]

So glad JoJo was able to come back. This a real comeback. And she’s a REAL ONE for re-recording her first two albums for her fans and the world. Blackground really did her dirty

[@briannasnow4345]

When she said “I can’t just go home...where is that for me? I make my own home...” I FELT that.....JoJo is an incredible and talented woman with such a kind heart and soul🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@LaLabutterfly]

She’s ONLY 30??? How many people can say they got to live their dreams *twice* over?? She’s definitely either getting a Grammy or getting nominated very soon. Not that she needs it but she’s going to be huge.... again lol

[@niceasf7038]

Even tho it was a songwriters award, she’s still was featured on a song that got a Grammy..... now hopefully she’ll get one too her name.....

[@xcobmi]

She's not 30 yet

[@djswift1986]

For real. She’s so talented.

[@kattyk6370]

For real 🌉and we are so proud of her 🇺🇸

[@indiafalconer4867]

Hi! I’ve written a song called Magic! It would be amazing if you could give it a listen kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3e4ipJ6gJ6Go5Y

[@annweidner8924]

I still love her songs. I remember I couldn't believe she was 13 and had that voice. Such a shame what they did to her. Good for her for never giving up!

[@Monsterpoxa]

LETS PROMOTE JOJO. SHE DESERVES THE BEST

[@Mona-x7j]

As soon as she said Aaliyah uncle I was thinking RUNNNNNN!! That man won’t even release Aaliyahs music no wonder he did jo jo that way 😢

[@NinnyPoo_theFlabbergastedJoy]

Mona Jackson can karma come and collect on this asshole?

[@_smolSam]

My jaw dropped when she started talking about that nutritionist and injections! Im shocked.

[@gabrielagabyrodriguez72]

You’re not a product, you’re a person with a talent.

[@maggiemconnor]

YES! A SOUL w/ a VOICE!

[@texasgirl73goodjob46]

@@maggiemconnor YES

[@texasgirl73goodjob46]

@MR PIMP ok

[@hotboirio]

After everything this woman went through over the years...the trials and tribulations, I respect the fact that she remained HUMBLE through it all. Big year ahead for JoJo. #2020

[@A_T__]

Theres something so deeply authentic about her.

[@RosebudKane41]

E M I saw you in the bowl before I flushed this morning. 💩 for 🧠

[@mirellefritz9862]

Crazy how much she must still feel the hurt of those wasted years when she couldn't put out music. Yet she sits there with such gratitude at the end of the day. Beautiful artist.

[@Kuanos_]

I've never forgotten a voice like that, in fact she's been one of my favourite female singers ever because of her soul!

[@cryscris]

‘Get Out’ had me breaking up with my nonexistent boyfriend!! 😂😂 so happy she’s able to rise above all that tried to bring and keep her down. I Stan Jojo forever!!! Love you girl!! 💗💗💗

[@my-rah41]

Yes!!! Same here

[@tweetingsparks]

Got me clutching my invisible pearls with the “nonexistent boyfriend.”

[@davisk9315]

crysviews omg YESSSSS!

[@jordanjiron9541]

Has* JoJo is the real OG

[@nevaschafer1623]

She is seriously so self aware, confident in herself, and intelligent. Its so beautiful and she deserves to be treated that way. It’s so refreshing compared to artists these days. She’s always been an og

[@indiafalconer4867]

Hi! I’ve written a song called Magic! It would be amazing if you could give it a listen kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3e4ipJ6gJ6Go5Y

[@stevethea5250]

@@indiafalconer4867 what are the 3 new songs she sang there? 22:51

[@KuriousKi77y]

It's crazy, In my opinion, I think her past, made her that way. Not "having" the ideal cookie cutter family, an actual Home. It's work to come out of all that, and some intelligence, and self worth. I super proud of her. 😉

[@JD-gg8uq]

JoJo being only 29 years old and yet having all these bops from 15 years ago? ICON

[@tokyodoru]

She looks 35

[@RosebudKane41]

Amy Leigh Jealouussss

[@mermaidsexist4339]

@@tokyodoru you’re blind 😆

[@aguila0zul]

im so proud of her for never giving up she is incredible

[@aidasanchez7836]

She recorded a cover of “Marvins room” and it’s sooooooo much better than drakes and I need that song!!!!!! Please record it and have it available for streaming!!!!

[@deelove8811]

Aida Sanchez I totally agree!!

[@JaclynAlways]

Aida Sanchez omg I have loved that song for years!! I wish that she was able to spread her music more!

[@aidasanchez7836]

hello is it me youre looking for haven’t heard it but I’ll def look for it

[@6kianna]

Right I still know all the lyrics 💯

[@cherishedvalor]

Just rip the MP3 from youtube. I have the live versions

[@halomerric8611]

She was supposed to be a huge star...But rejection is God''s protection...truth. She will be a huge part of the R&B come back...❤

[@bridgetd5350]

SPOT ON

[@fairydust950]

What R&B come back?

[@ntmn8444]

You said it!

[@hopefull4356]

I like that saying

[@unprofitableservantofJesus]

Amen!!!!! Sorry to all the Ari fans but JoJo is on the scene. She about to blow all you out the water. REAL TALENT. True artist. Woohooo

[@kitty-kitten-]

This just proves that Hollywood doesn't care about talent. She's such a beautiful person, a beautiful voice, a beautiful soul. She deserves so much and I hope that she comes back hot on the scene 💜🍀🔥

[@gracejones4295]

I recently just discovered JoJo again after so many years and I just want to say I am glad she has a better label now, I am glad she find her voice again and her fan never left her side. I love her so much...

[@Breelamode]

I am so glad she is talking about this because people either don't think she exists or quit singing. Her life changed and she changed mine.

[@NewBlueTrue]

bretagnelamode I’ve been listening to her music for a long while now. My favorite song by her is Andre. Even though that song was years ago.

[@jackierule3032]

I feel so bad for her cuz yes she was robbed

[@Breelamode]

@@NewBlueTrue same, since Leave, Andre is one of my favorites too! ☺

[@Breelamode]

@@jackierule3032 that's exactly what it was, just sad but she's so strong.

[@rayyana.8538]

She is a vey articulate and composed young lady, but the pain in her voice....I hope she makes it big. She is so talented yet underrated.

[@heather21tran]

She has such a good head on her shoulders. The way she knows what she wants for herself and her fans is just so different!!!! WHO ELSE HAS WHAT SHE HAS?

[@DollFaceJoanna]

Ugh this makes me so enraged for her. I grew up on JoJo and I love her dearly!

[@gabrielleboyer418]

Í am trying SO HARD not to loose my cool. It's hard but I'm trying to keep my FOCUS ON HER BEING COMPLETELY SAFE..I AM TERRIFIED 😭I was married to that NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY. When they start to LOOSE CONTROL THEY ARE VERY, VERY DANGEROUS. 🔥Her Music made A HUGE impression on me. I dance and I can't dance to her music right now. I just feel🥺 for her. 🙏

[@stefaniecolapinto]

No idea why this was in my recommended, but dang this was one heck of a story...go girl, be free. 🙌

[@kimaleycreese28]

Yeah! It was in my stuff to. Strange. I'm glad I watched it. I love this girl, her songs are in my playlist

[@AaaaAa-yf6ku]

Jojo released that marvins room remix while going thru all of this shows how talented she was she didnt need a radio hit for ppl to see her talent

[@joelciojunior6575]

Exactly. U said it

[@MsmissesOfficial]

Still my favorite version 😍

[@gina4808]

Truee

[@mommyoftoomanywilson6745]

She was also a good actress. I really liked her in RV with Robin Williams

[@BrunetteGiant]

Yeah I’ve always thought she was so fuckin cool, especially in that movie

[@realsies9387]

Damn my daughter used to watch RV 5+ times a day for months. I hate that movie now. Haha.

[@amyzankowitz9921]

She was a funny actress

[@mommyoftoomanywilson6745]

Geneva I named our GPS Lola. And she was telling me to take turns that weren’t even there and into lakes etc. Nope! Lol and then any family van we purchase since the movie it’s named The Rolling (Color) Turd. Lmao.

[@janewwu1063]

@@shaunacardwell Yea I do too. Its one of those films that perhaps didn't do so well at the box office but is actually a really good film.

[@ericarb]

She was one of the singers I listened to when I was teenager. I love the song 'Too Little Too Late'and her movie 'Aquamarine'. Kind of sad hearing what happened to her. Cheer up and bring it on, Jojo!💪🏻 There is no too little too late to pursue your dream in life

[@BurgundyMorgan13]

JoJo, I never stopped talking about you. I never stopped asking what happened to you. I missed you every single day. I’m so thankful that you’re back, I’m so thankful that you are stronger and better than ever. I love you endlessly, forever and always! You are an inspiration for so many people and thank you so so much for re-recording your first two albums because those are what got me through the hardest moments in my life. You are the love of my life. Your fans will always have your damn back baby! ❤️

[@itsmeeandrea]

burgundymorgan facts! I’d always go back to her 2 albums! And when she re-recorded them I freaked!!! 😍 I’m so happy I still have the originals too!

[@indiafalconer4867]

Hi! I’ve written a song called Magic! It would be amazing if you could give it a listen kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3e4ipJ6gJ6Go5Y

[@BLAqKGURLLUXE]

“Where is my home? I am my own home.” Damn I can relate to this.

[@miemiesky]

Jojo will never be irrelevant in our generation. Feels old though, knowing 10 years had passed since her first debut.

[@eltazz760]

Been With Her From The Beginning

[@nomdeplume2213]

Its been 15 almost 16 yrs since Get Out.

[@randomgayboy9198]

Shes been irrelevant and tired

[@IlLAD3LPH1A215]

@@nomdeplume2213 I was about to say almost 20 years

[@IlLAD3LPH1A215]

@@randomgayboy9198 go back under your bridge you troll

[@coffee_singing2315]

I’m ready to have her back on the radio with some new music LETS GOOOOO

[@MinnieMoo48]

The way she spoke about past wrongs with such grace and didn't speak out of resentment but pain shows so much.

[@cortezforever]

JOJO is strong, real and humble. It brings tears to my eyes to know she is finally free.

[@AAAProductions11]

Stream her, you guys. Jojo didn’t re-record her first two albums just for us to say, “She deserves better.”

[@ashleyyyyyyyyyyyy1]

where can i stream her album? is it here on yt?

[@mimimosa259]

ashleyyyyyyyyyyyy1 yeah I can confirm it’s on KZbin and Spotify and Itunes

[@notnotmae]

how are you gonna thumbs down on someone’s story about making it through the darkest time in their life? y’all weird af

[@ajat3202]

Probably people in the industry or people that don’t wanna have to admit their favorite aren’t bosses

[@texasgirl73goodjob46]

@@ajat3202 ♥️♥️♥️

[@LostinFilm]

One of life's misfortunes is the jerks we have to suffer.

[@texasgirl73goodjob46]

@@LostinFilm yes

[@orangeradishneo]

Lmfaoooooo really? That honestly bothers you? We're like, 10 years into social media already. Haven't you figured out, not everyone behaves the same way? Sometimes people dislike videos because they think it's a REACTION, not that they DISLIKE the content, they DISLIKE the negative story and what happened to her. Also, there's a possibility people just, hit the wrong button, hit it by mistake, or it's bots. Lmfao this should be common sense for everyone who uses the internet by now.

[@michellemarie1197]

The industry Is why most celebrities are remastering their stuff and are self promoting things like making KZbin channels like what ashley tisdale is doing.

[@bluebird1694]

I just don't get how a label can legally own someone's name, voice or image. That is insane.

[@BlackMetalUpTheAss]

Blue Bird that’s what happens when you sign a contract, they own you

[@bluebird1694]

@@BlackMetalUpTheAss there's different types of contracts. People sign contracts to work jobs but the jobs don't own them in that way. Owning someone's birth name, face and voice is wicked.

[@AlanErnestoMusica]

@@bluebird1694 The problem is that the lables gives you everything you need to make the music and get on top, but only taking a % of the revenues doesnt fullfil them, so, they take the rights of the art created and the image they helped to create. That gives them more money, thats the same case with Taylos Swift, the label knew she was going to be a star, gave her evertyghing she needed and then, got the rights of her songs and masters cause that gives them more money in the future.

[@bluebird1694]

@@AlanErnestoMusica owning masters to songs and owning someone's name, voice and image are completely different. New songs can be made, a new person, not really.

[@jUdASseth]

Forever a Stan. I’ve met her three times and she’s recognized me each time, and always a genuine, humble, sweetheart. I hope 2020 is kind to her.

[@taylorward5660]

Omg if JoJo ever said my name I would leave this Earth like just fall dead lol 😂💜💕😍

[@putjesusfirst9814]

She remembered you?

[@thecasualarthoe]

@A A Its a mix of stalker and fan. Basically a Person who's overly obsessed with a celebrity and knows everything about them

[@thecasualarthoe]

@A A yes

[@aspidiske]

She deserves more in 2020. The fact that Say So also won in Grammys says a lot. Of course, I am hoping for a solo Jojo song to win that Grammys too.

[@vaughngracey255]

JoJo is so determined, so resilient and so inspiring. Through all the tribulations she's been through, she got around them and she pressed on, and to see how far she has come as an artist, JoJo still loves what she does and she shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. I love her music, I admire her personality, and I wish her all the best for the future. Thank you, JoJo.

[@navynick7307]

JoJo is the BEST: period‼️ Girl can outsing all of these basic “stars”... so glad she won Grammy this year.

[@MissAprilCakes]

navynick navynick: She did? Omg God Bless her. She was always my favorite

[@Soygabriel_nl]

navynick navynick she didnt won a grammy yet “say so” won, an Award to the songwriters of the song but this year was the first time she was invited to the ceremony

[@amberleitao4727]

Gabriel Núñez Luque jo jo and Pj Morton won the Grammy for the song say so... it won the Grammy for Best R&B song. So yes, Jojo is a Grammy award winning artist now. So they need to update her wiki for god sakes ❤️ - I would have changed that myself if I were her 😂😂😂

[@aateriovalhalla2787]

navynick navynick She is really a great singer. But as you know it takes more than a voice you have to really come in like a storm!

[@navynick7307]

Gabriel Núñez Luque see Amber’s comment and stay updates buddy.