Cissy Houston Says Aretha Franklin was NOT Whitney Houston's Godmother + McDonald's Gospelfest

[@briyonce7317]

“The blind boys of Alabama” Cissy:”yea long time no see...” LMAOOOOOOO 😂😂😂😂

[@linearbrkdwnbro8714]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@swisschoklate736]

listen!!!! i cannot!!!!!!

[@cohenbeyers5912]

I literally thought I heard wrong 😰😂😂😂😂she had aa great sense of humour❤️

[@charlesjeffery1155]

🗣️Y'all oughta be ashamed of yourselves, for sitting in here, and laughing like that, Now that is not nice, nor is it funny at all, Now God gone get Y'all, come on up here, and show em how, y'all can still do yo thing, and we thank God for you, can we give a hand clap for the the Alabama deaf,👨🏾‍🦯👨🏾‍🦯👨🏾‍🦯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾, Oh My Jesus, I meant The Birmingham Blind not the Birmingham, you know the Alabama, Lord Hove Mercy, Jesus, The Alabama😎Blind. Oh My I Tho Sorry, (I tried) 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👨‍🦯👨‍🦯👨‍🦯👨🏾‍🦯

[@covertLLC]

Once in a great while we get ro accidentally land one unintentionally.. 😆 🤣 😂 She didn't mean it the way it came out, but was able to appreciate the humor found in it.

[@EmperorofGermany]

The mother of the greatest musical voice of all time

[@marias7599]

Jerrelle Anderson AND She herself has had also a great voice.

[@perc30julio12]

Jerrelle Anderson Mariah Carey is

[@mathfreak2521]

@@perc30julio12 😂

[@mystic7579]

Mike Mike : Are you crazy??!!!

[@georgieporgie9195]

@@perc30julio12 She definitely sounds better than Whitney Houston. She was a drugged out nothing. Aretha, not so much?

[@heroxzq1263]

I wish there's an interview of Cissy Houston talking about her musical career alone, this woman WORKED!

[@sandilekhumalo6152]

She really did. Her contributions to the music industry are very much appreciated

[@amosrawlings6692]

Cissy Houston is from the old school. There is not many like her around

[@rodneymaurice3414]

+JB STALLINGS But, there are plenty of prisons and cemeteries as a result of that mindset.

[@Tampabruh]

+Rodney Hughley And even more occupy those cemeteries plots and reside in those prison cells that whose disrespect their parents or parents allow them to live like their grown as child and show little to not respect towards elders, and life in a sheltered world where their's no consequences for bad behavior or poor choices, and or over privileged. Those are the type of children that evolve into adults that get killed or become career criminals.

[@GospelAccording2ME]

Good.

[@Misstonyah]

She's bitter

[@Eli08ish]

"Ohhh yea...Happy Birthday Aretha" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@coolc8017]

Cissy is so real...thats where whitney gets it from!

[@corneliabryant8682]

+coolc mitch That is true, not necessarily a good thing.

[@notapplicable687]

Cornelia Bryant so what rather them be fake ??

[@Starkardur]

@@notapplicable687 Well Cissy and Whitney were close but their relationship wasn't always the best and the fact that Cissy refuses to aknowledge the accusations against her niece Dee Dee despite coming from her own children is deplorable to say the least.

[@mindmyown1]

Gunnhild Edwards oh she more than acknowledges. She states it never happened. I would sue on behalf of my dead sisters legacy. But that would cost a small fortune and it would be shameful to give up a lifetimes hard earned cash to some lawyers. I get why a lot of people don’t sue.

[@bcarlosd]

There’s a fine line between real and a rude old lady.

[@mrsjusttobeme1]

This encouraged me today. I needed to hear Momma Cissy’s words of encouragement. “A positive attitude keeps you young ya know.”🤔🤔🤔 I’m staying positive today.

[@MrCarlhancockrux]

God bless Cissy Houston. She's been through so much, and through it all, she's holding on to God's unchanging hand.

[@dallaswilson1984]

Yes. Praise Jesus.

[@kevinlane1030]

So good to see her laughing. Thank God

[@billiejean601]

still can't believe Aretha's gone:( the world lost another legend... Whitney, MJ, Elvis, Lennon, Prince, Freddie and Aretha...

[@tonyabarlow7262]

Kamila Jackson .... Freddie who???

[@billiejean601]

@@tonyabarlow7262 Freddie Mercury??? wtf

[@thereallifez]

Kamila Jackson hey hey calm down now we have a few Freedies, like Freddie Jackson lol

[@DemoCoverUploader]

Mariah is next. Cant wait

[@georgieporgie9195]

@@billiejean601 Excuse some's ignorance.

[@iamdynez]

Her: And we got the Blind Boys of Alabama. Cissy: Yeah, long time no see. Me: #dead

[@akuapiatas]

Dynez Dennis Cissy ole skool. no beating round the bush with her.

[@bizeebee98]

Oh gosh!!! I can't stop laughing! The funniest part to me as that it was a total fluke and she felt bad after she realized how that sounded!

[@TheLanard]

+Dynez Dennis That was funny. I know she meant no harm. It was good to see her laugh again, though.

[@kay77764]

Omg! That was hilarious! 😂 I couldn't stop laughing for a minute! That just came out of the blue lol, but she definitely didn't mean any harm by what she said. I agree, she needs a little laughter after what she's been through.

[@AntonDApoet]

you hilarious

[@Unstoppable25]

You know its Aretha Franklin's Birthday today! Cissy: ohhhh yea..(sigh)...LMBO!! Love Cissy houston!!

[@BrittFulli]

cantusee1 😂

[@onemillionpercent]

cantusee1 they liked eachother though.

[@angelaparker3477]

you must be be evil af

[@princetonsgirl62]

angela Parker Who evil?

[@daughterofzion5303]

That's how Aretha Franklin act lol

[@zevilgehannivani256]

her eyes when she said Aretha bday and godmother to whitney those eyes was rolling hahahahhaha Cissy side eye shade lol

[@toryryan2476]

baaby that was straight shade lmao

[@zevilgehannivani256]

Tory Ryan LOL! Cissy like really, bitch is irrelevant to me.

[@Eli08ish]

💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Y'all!

[@strangefruit9466]

Zevil Gehannivani IS THAT THE ONLY REASON WHY U ARE HERE?!

[@princetonsgirl62]

STRANGE FRUIT Zevil Gehannivani wrote that 3 years LOL you're basically trying to talk shit to a ghost. You must be bored

[@Chutney1luv]

What a classy interview! Cissy is full of energy; despite what she has gone through!

[@robertrichardson3584]

If you don't have kids you won't understand. A parent love and do all they can for they kids. If they go left you can't always blame the parent.

[@46foryounger]

Robert Richardson being a parent is more that loving your kid you also have to vigilant and discipline them and know how to reach your children each on as an individual. Parenting is not easy love is he foundation but also the strength to know when and how to steer them is huge.

[@marias7599]

The reason of why I don’t have kids is because I think It is the other way around. Most of the time the parents are to be blamed. BUT!......As an adult, it also takes a lot of courage and the desire to change in order to throw the chains that hold us from our childhood wounds or habits. I was in denial for a while. I thought that we are not affected by the way we’re brought up when we’re young; it turns out we are. But it’s a good thing to realize, it’s only then that our character shows up. Do we continue being lazy and blame our parents for it? OR...We learn and better ourselves up?

[@lorebay2593]

Many are not parented correctly especially when they are teen parents with no support group. How can a teen parent a child when many times they are trying to live their own lives still, looking to have fun, a child can suffer greatly by their immaturity. Then you have parents whom do all the can but when a young person becomes a young adult they reject counsel trying to find themselves. It is not a parents fault when at times they make decisions and there are always consequences to decisions whether they be good or bad. If you make a bad decision you have to be adult enough to suffer the consequence.

[@emanueldelove8170]

The parents are definitely to blame here. Cissy often said she would have a big problem if Whitney was gay. She behaves like she had no room for sin or sinful lifestyles. But after John Houston had an affair Cissy had an affair in revenge. This is just one example of saying one thing and doing another rather than accepting that we're all flawed. I'm sure there were many other examples on a daily basis whey Whitney was growing up. That behaviour and attitude spills over into your parenting skills. When a parent behaves that way it affects a child. A child that is severely restricted is just going to turn loose when they get older and have the money to do so and no one to tell them no that surrounds them. That child knows there is nothing wrong with having a drink, falling in love and having sex, experimenting with partying, etc and most people do this in moderation but a child that has lived with double standards and has been severely restricted will take it to the extreme because they are suddenly the kid with the keys to the candy store when they were denied a stick of gum for years. This is a common psychological concept. Everyone talks about the rebellious pastor's daughters and it's a common theme for a reason. Cissy did what she thought was the right thing but you can't say you did everything right and then get a wrong result!

[@perth45]

With all due respect to Cissy, she had 3 kids who turned to drugs.....so it's not really a problem just with todays kids and todays parenting....

[@BestMusicWorldwide]

+perth45 stop always trying to be politically correct. go to sleep!

[@Tampabruh]

They turned to drugs after the fact they were GROWN ASS ADULTS. That's not her responsibility to keep up with what they do as adults nor is it her fault or a reflection of her being a bad parent that they turned to drugs. She did her job as a mother. What they do after they hit 18 and are out of her house is SOLELY A REFLECTION OF THEMSELVES, AND demons they may not have had to face during their childhood. Whitney was doing quite well before she turned to drugs, she was a model, TV commercial actress, and adventurally became a WORLD RENEWED MULTI-PLATNUM RECORDING ARTIST, AND THIS WAS ALL BEFORE THERE WAS EVIDENCE OR SUSPICION HER DRUG USE.

[@NippysGuard]

+Tampabruh Amen

[@jazzmanchgo]

+perth45 A lot of good parents see their children make tragic mistakes. Some of my dearest friends, EXCELLENT parents, have had to deal with drugs, violence, and more in their children's lives. The world is a dark, dangerous place, even for people who've been raised right. I would never presume to pass judgment on something like this.

[@ctnwsm]

David Whiteis You are so right. No judgment here.

[@TheLanard]

I love Dr. Cissy Houston. And I love to see her happy and contented. She truly deserves it.

[@Cebo88]

I'm feeling encouraged right now. Thank you Cissy.

[@esthersicard1228]

A lot of older people are lost to. Not everyone aged with wisdom. A lot of people envied Whitney and her spirituality even her family.

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

That's the saddest part, to me, about it, with all that love Whitney had, and was sharing, with the world she couldn't see the envy, and jealousy, behind the smiles of those around her, even in her circle of people. You usually have to have been burned, to know everybody ain't your friend, and then you become trained to see clean through people to know if they're true or not. You practically screen people before you allow them to get too close to you, or in your inner circle. It's so refreshing to see people like Whitney being so happy and carefree, because you remember you were once like that, and it's such a free feeling, but you just know you can't go back to being like that, or wind up, in a pit again. I just wondered who had Whitney's back, at the end. I know Cissy did, from the start, and just like me Whitney wanted mom to go home, so she could have her fun. I know the love was strong between Bobby and Whitney, and he had her back, but the world was condemning their marriage not to work, from the start. And when the breakup finally happened Whitney was left wide open, to the vultures, and magpies. Know she found a better life, in heaven.

[@jdone7619]

Very true

[@Thegazelle1000]

@@c.calliecoleman1531 I think she knew that a lot of people were jealous of her and envied her including some of her family, she just decided to deal with it.

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

@@Thegazelle1000 That is so true, and even sadder, because you can see it, and not want to see it. All you know was how good the relationship started off, probably was even true friends. But Whitney started to rise up, some be happy for you, but some let jealousy eat away at them, and decide she got to go. I'm still working to get over what happened to Whitney. I don't care how many days, or month's go by where I haven't heard something about Whitney, when I do hear something about her, I just get that sadness inside me, again. Same way I feel about Bobbie Kristina, too.

[@50hellkat2]

Cissy is a beauty. Whitney got her looks. And her voice is still amazing.

[@teresajohnson665]

Whitney in my opinion looks like John Houston.

[@markeithejackson7529]

@@teresajohnson665 yup

[@Dedicated2WendyWilliams]

in the 80s cissy had the nose eye brow thing, whitney had it too. i find whitney had john's eyebrows

[@alacarte5073]

Whitney looked nothing like her mom. She looked like her dad.

[@hsbthree]

Cissy is the Diva ...light shade towards Aretha.....Aretha was dead wrong for not showing up for Nippy's homegoing service.

[@jga665]

Was Whitney dead wrong for not attending her dad's funeral?

[@naparazzimagazine1670]

jga665 nope cuz she had her own private funeral with just her and her dad a day before the public one

[@hsbthree]

Josh jai Thank You Josh jai.......Don't come for Mother Whitney

[@hsbthree]

jga665 What Josh jai said just read below.......Don't come for Mother Whitney.

[@resentertainment1990]

She did attend her fathers funeral, she stated that she had 2 funerals. One for the close family and one for friends and other family members.

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Cissy wasn't saying this when they were using the association with Aretha to advance Whitney when she first came out.

[@kendrickking469]

Right lol

[@martelli846]

Whitney Houston needed no association with no one her voice was God sent!

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Sydney Wickliffe Well, whether or not you think she needed it, they pulled out all the stops when it came to exploiting Whitney's associations, including telling the whole wide world that Aretha was Whitney's godmother when her real godmother was the far less famous Darlene Love.

[@martelli846]

Monila Ninetynine did you not hear what cissy said? It was the industry who gave her that title and it stuck with them. The same as the title that was givin to Aretha (Queen of soul) Whitney (the voice)They had love and respect for one another. They were like family. Whitney loved Aretha and Aretha loved her. Oan not to mention Dionne Warwick Whitney's cousin. If they needed clout they could have just use her name.

[@martelli846]

RIP to both of our beautiful queens!

[@Dedicated2WendyWilliams]

the interviewer said 1-hour of this interview... does anybody know where i could find the rest of the interview????

[@richielee9838]

..and the Blind Boys Of Alabama “ 1:59 LONG TIME NO SEE”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@yosefhoward5929]

Lol Whitney use to say Aretha was her godmother it Aretha in interviews when they ask Aretha she change the subject or say something else

[@LadyyyyRo]

Re Re was so shady 😂

[@sandraparker9103]

@@LadyyyyRo no she was so real nothing shady about that

[@LadyyyyRo]

@@sandraparker9103 your real is my shady, I guess. Re would walk right past folks and act like they weren’t there. She didn’t even show up for Whitneys funeral but was on the program. When asked, why she said she didn’t want to be associated with that. But for years it was said she was Whitney’s Godmother. I guess she wasn’t but she still could have showed up. That was rude and shady. But I respect who she was. I saw her as shady, and I accepted that and loved her anyway.

[@TySwasey]

@@LadyyyyRo she shaded alot of folk as seen on "Genius: Aretha"

[@marimuffin]

@@LadyyyyRo Exactly, I love Aretha but everyone know she was full of herself. She walked right by Gladys Knight at the Grammys but spoke to her brother Bubba.

[@melliemel32]

Bless Miss Cissy's heart. That's a lot of loss for one person. Preach Ms. Cissy. She said the ONE who we KNOW can do something. My my! That's the faith we have to sit with. #AMEN

[@antonioangelocento9855]

Cissy Houston is a great mother , mentor , 2 time grammy winner ,Elvis Presley background singer, and beloved mother of the greatest female vocalist of all times !!! Whitney Houston !! and an underated genius !!

[@marieraf8835]

she gives it to God "one time"! this woman knows about faith and victory!

[@tremaine861]

Cissy seems to be in better spirits. Look at good

[@waltersmith1267]

Loved the way Cissy was genuinely laughing.

[@Jesushealing]

Why is she talking so much?? Let Cissy speak!!

[@TheLanard]

+Victoria Gomez I guess she was just too excited. But, you're right.

[@justachill]

You so right and cissy was not all of that! And Aretha was never jealous of whitney cissy was to the Heffa that wrote that ! Honey Aretha had the voice of this century

[@strangefruit9466]

cassnova brown WHO DO YOU THINK MADE "AIN'T NO WAY" WITH ARETHA?! THAT WAS CISSY SCREAMING IN THE BACKGROUND! WE GOTTA STOP PUTTING GREATS AGAINST EACH OTHER!! NEITHER ONE OF US WAS BORN BACK THEN. SO NEITHER ONE OF US KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS!! PATTI LABELLE, DIONNE W., DIANA ROSS, CISSY H., GLADYS K., MABEL S. ALL HAD A STORY ABOUT ARETHA F.

[@LadyyyyRo]

@@justachill Re was jealous of anyone who could reach her level.

[@tonyad8650]

In my opinion....when you do an interview you ask A question AND wait for a response!! This chic right here though??? Just had Cissy in the studio and every now and then let her chime in! Cissy Houston is the real deal! Straight no chaser!

[@gladysmccoy1725]

I love her so much. Her strength is overwhelming.

[@50hellkat2]

Whitney always spoke of her admiration for Aretha.

[@dawnpratt846]

and she her self called her godmother !

[@rhymeandreasoning]

If anyone watches the documentary on Cissy, you will find out she takes no prisoners..she is very strong willed minded..even her church people are like when she speaks, you listen..she makes no apologies..not sure this is a good thing, but for some reason I love her alot.

[@46foryounger]

rhymeandreasoning I believe that because I think Whitney had that character as well but I also think that that’s a lot of ego and that’s not always a good thing.

[@Jesushealing]

I mean this women talked 90% of the time!! Upsets me so much....for ones that Cissy talks...wasted opportunity!

[@texan903]

You can tell by the video that the host was elated at having Ms. Houston on the program, hence the reason for talking over Ms. Houston. I think she was trying to keep a tone for the interview, not let the segment go stale whilst such a popular figure being on as a guest. You're right, though, she should've given her the opportunity to speak.

[@laurinnnn]

She needed to ask questions. She just yapped her trap. Interview is a give-and-take she just kept talking. Boring!

[@cynthiastevens8302]

Victoria Gomez I agree.she talked much

[@KingD-light]

I always said she reminds me of my Mom. God bless Mama Cissy❤️

[@tressinar]

She did her damndest to help Whitney. God Bless her

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

yes, she did

[@wendy10tv]

No honey. She killed Whitney

[@achickfromthebricks]

She barely gave a damn

[@iamme588]

Tressala. No she ignored it. By the time she tried to help Whitney was lost.

[@tressinar]

Read her book.

[@jacquelynfuller9601]

Yes 🙌🏾 Mrs C you are a inspirational mother not just to your own kids but us ... your New Hope children... miss you stay strong

[@princeryell]

wow when she said long time no see to the Blind Brothers of Alabama my jaw dropped. I was like that's the old lady shade saying stuff without thinking too much into it

[@marias7599]

princeryell She didn't mean it that way, you can tell by her reaction after the other lady said "Or hear". She analized and then laughed because she thought it sounded wrong

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

@@marias7599 Right. That's just an expression we use when we hear from someone we haven't seen, in quite a while. And then it dawned on her how that may have come across someone, in the wrong way. Cissy has been thru way too much grief, to make childish jokes about someone's eyesight. Usually when we've been hurt bad, we don't even want to see others hurt, or hurt with words, because we know what pain of the heart feels like.✌🏽

[@bjornironside261]

Cissys eyes were always been like that. There was no shade. She and ree goes a long way back

[@thehobbster6367]

This radio lady loves to hear her own voice over n over.

[@nenej12]

They need to get rid of her

[@barrys2020]

Cissy Houston is accomplished in her own right. she is a good,strong and talented woman! I believe she still has a lot of amazing things to give to the world at her age. God bless you Cissy!

[@LamelGreen-sz5uf]

All cissy had was high notes. Take them away she sound like a male slave singing negro spurituals. Whitney got her voice from god. Periodt.

[@lilallnatural1]

Cissy Houston is Beautiful!!!!

[@elderdr.thomasc.horton6808]

The comments people are making about Cissy and Aretha were jealous of Whitney need to do their research!!!! Because both of these women had talent just as big as Whitney who y'all think she learned from??? It sickens me how people come up with this trash! Cissy taught Whitney how to perfect her instrument and Aretha she grew up singing to this women who has more records than any other person in the game get your facts straight!

[@montricethomas2321]

Elder Dr. Thomas C. Horton just crazy haters need to grow up for real

[@georgieporgie9195]

Whitney pimped off Aretha and Dionne.

[@46foryounger]

Everyone knows the masters that they were but that doesn’t not mean they weren’t jealous of her. You really think people don’t know that Aretha is a legend and a master at her craft? That still doesn’t mean that she couldn’t be jealous and be a diva. Aretha was known to be a diva. Also on top of Whitney’s PHENOMINAL voice she was stunningly gorgeous. Sorry but neither of them could match in Whitney’s beauty. All I know is that Whitney has serious insecurities which Kevin Costner pointes out in his eulogy. Where do children get that from? Their parents and elders. They may or may not have done it consciously but something happened to cause that. I would love to know what made Whitney turn so fiercely to drug addiction as a crutch. I feel like she was terribly alone and the people around her were not right. Something was not right.

[@musicallychallenged2848]

@@46foryounger I agree

[@mandm471]

46foryounger Aretha was stunningly gorgeous in her prime years too. So.

[@DuVonne]

great interview that greatly reflects the high esteem and respect that's held held for Mama Sissy and her family

[@rjbmore]

Please bring back the choir I'm so tired of these boo boo r&b pop alternative gospel artist...yup I said it 💁🏾‍♂️

[@LadyyyyRo]

Me too!

[@respectmyopinion6200]

Unfortunately that’s the gospel music that sells though. They have to make money as well right?

[@ms.enchantress3478]

Oh my goodness! Why??? 😂 i can't take the elderly serious! And her laugh!!! I love it! The way she said "long time no see" just almost took me out

[@creativej_]

This was a beautiful interview🙌🏾❤️

[@alicea9257]

Cissy is such a sweet and gentle soul.

[@verahall6498]

Ms. Cissy Houston thank you so very much for encouraging Whitney to continue singing, because if you hadn't we would never have known of the radiantly magnificent talent of THE VOICE, but most of all, it started with God, then you and her father John uniting and then the mortal birth of Whitney Elizabeth Houston, praise God from whom all blessings flow . I humbly and wholeheartedly thank you all from the very depths of my heart and soul ✝️🙏❤️👏

[@FonzeOnterell]

She made me smile remembering my grandmother and all those good spiritual women I know. at home. And it is good to see her in better spirits She is definitely looking and doing much better. Praise God!

[@michelegerrior8163]

God Bless Mrs. Cissy Houston!!!

[@JaySmith-mz7vg]

Long time no see takes me OUT every time I listen to this interview!!!😂😂😂

[@yahsharelscrown7647]

Mama cissy said she doesn't pray like that😮I myself have to BEAT the doors of heaven down multiple times whether silently praying or not, because I got to get these prayers answered. GOD has given us All authority over the power of the enemy‼️

[@thedevilsingsinthechurchsc8707]

Her laugh!!! And “longtime no see”😂😂😂

[@addiemaysonet1]

Was it me or did mama cissy sound bitter and rolled her eyes when the host mentioned Aretha bday and Aretha being Whitney's godmother?!

[@ralphkramden2089]

She’s probly sick and tired of being asked that. It’s a stupid question because if one did their research before interviewing her, they wouldnt have asked the qiestion. That lady got egg all over kisser!🙄

[@jacquelineperry9594]

Whom wasn't jealous of Whitney I'm sure mom was jealous of her to,if whit had just kept her head on straight no matter how much success she really could've had.the streets often get hold of our kids no matter how good of parents they may have but peer pressure ruins our kids and drugs and alcohol.

[@thomaspetersen9991]

Cissy One amasing Singer ❤❤❤and Will always be rembered because of Elvis Presley

[@faieyeager5928]

How is she gonna say Aretha wasn't Whitney's Godmother when i coulda swore she said she was in her book "Remembering Whitney?"

[@GG-rk1bu]

Faie Yeager no she didn't. She said it was something Whitney used to tell people.

[@johnpalermo2422]

I'm sorry I am just going to say it. I don't even care. Aretha in my opinion may be the queen of soul. Is she good? YES obviously. But so is Mariah Carey and Celine Dion. I will say this there is no singer on this planet that beat WHITNEY HOUSTON. Many talented singers yes but WHITNEY was gifted. And that's evident. Look at all her performances. The proof is in the pudding 😏. That being said Aretha Franklin as good as she was had no reason to be bitter or jealous or a hater on Whitney Houston. Like why didn't you go to her funeral?? You say you were sick but then performed at a concert later that night?? Bs. Aretha knew Whitney had her beat and even tho Aretha was a great singer she mentally couldn't handle it. So on that note jealousy is an ugly trait and whitney did nothing but praise aretha. Aretha just seems really petty. She knew WHITNEY had it over everybody.

[@mikeyjohn9903]

John Palermo so agree with your comment Whitney is and will always be the Greatest Vocalist not aretha

[@deionhouston9303]

John Palermo My grandpa who is the same age as Aretha, also agrees she couldn’t stand a chance against Whitney. He told me that Aretha couldn’t have made it during Whitney’s time, but Whitney could’ve definitely made it during Aretha’s time.

[@darnelldaughtrey3646]

Let them put in 6 or 7 decades then make that distinction

[@jammzy2959]

Aretha is the Queen of Soul...not the queen period. Why all the comparisons? Mariah Carey and Celine aren't soul singers, but yes they can sing soul. If Aretha was jealous it was definitely wasn't about anyone else's talent. That time she filled in for Pavorotti with 30 minutes notice? Her piano skills? Her songwriting? 18 Grammy's? 45 albums? Never losing her voice? Whitney was AMAZING, but i don't think it's necessary to bring up Aretha and put her down to praise Whitney. Also, I don't think it's fair to judge Aretha for not going to the funeral. We don't know why....but the first thing people say is that she was jealous. She was planning to sing at the funeral. I remember someone told her it was going to be hard and asked if she could get through it. She said "I'll try" and she looked upset. Who is that jealous that they cant to a funeral after being asked by the deceased's mother, your friend? That is what you are accusing her of.

[@mrsjusttobeme1]

John Palermo 😱😱😱😱

[@AntonDApoet]

when I worked at the airport I had the pleasure of helping the blind boys of Alabama with their luggage. was awesome

[@BIBLESnapshotsChallenge]

Great lineup! I wonder if they record the MCDonald's Gospel Fest? If so, where can I watch it? Thanks for sharing. Rest Well Cissy Houston 10/2024.

[@edwardharvey5839]

Aretha is one of our Queens. Someone please make sure she takes care of herself (like a complete physical and check for cancer) so that she can live as long as she wants to. So sorry about Houston who is in Hospital. Life is a challenge for all, may she find peace. Aretha is such an Angel of Light, like the Statue of Liberty she bought light to the world with her gifts. Happy Birthday Aretha, live forever!

[@stillwill2215]

+Edward Harvey yeah she didn;t even go to the funeral. and she was scheduled to sing.

[@TBrown-uc9ny]

Damn...

[@SincerelyDanielle974]

Gotta love mama Cissy!!!

[@GospelAccording2ME]

+Danielle Charley Actually, I disagree. I think she's a bitter lady with many regrets. No, you DON'T have to love Ms. Houston. I do believe you have to respect her, but that's all.

[@GospelAccording2ME]

+Danielle Charley Actually, I disagree. I think she's a bitter lady with many regrets. No, you DON'T have to love Ms. Houston. I do believe you have to respect her, but that's all.

[@cherylhoney2904]

+GospelAccording2ME I'm very sorry for her losses; but, it's what you said. To me she has a very cold side.

[@onemillionpercent]

Cheryl Honey Agreed with you all. Also, to the original commenter - I love your profile picture. 2 angels, Michael and Whitney.

[@christopherjohnson5757]

She was rude Aretha is the realest by far

[@averyfisher9967]

Aretha was definitely wrong not showing up for Whitney’s funeral! TMZ has footage stepping out to party tho😳

[@iamDavidaRose]

Hush!

[@georgieporgie9195]

Aretha lost her taste for Whitney.

[@sagehiphop]

She had a show the same night hush

[@achickfromthebricks]

@@sagehiphop so the fuck what

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

I So Agree

[@jocelynthompson3493]

I love this queen no doubt. I was fortunate enough to meet her twice and she is beautiful, funny and of course speaks her mind. I pray the Lord continues to bless and keep her.

[@rosenyako2288]

Both Aretha & Whitney were talented and gifted, However there is only 1 Queen of Soul that is Aretha Franklin. She never lost her voice. She sang opera Whitney could not! I doubt very seriously if Aretha had any malice or jealousy in her heart for Whitney whom she loved and groomed. However, I think Cissy & Aretha had a falling out. After all Aretha observed the going ons with Whitney as she was growing up. Maybe she knew the Cissy Houston like we will never know. The alcoholism and drugs which infested the Houston family was common knowledge as well. I really admired Whitney’s singing yet her scandals and drugging and who she surrounded herself around was the cause of her destruction! Cissy sounds bitter during this interview I don’t hear or feel how this Woman “Loves” from her body language or how she speaks even in reference to raising children these days. Whitney was searching for love and true acceptance.

[@thtbulumad7290]

Whitney sang a set in Opera back in 1994 and she hit a note that had the entire audience of Opera singers clapping and on their feet

[@whitneyfan9019]

Whitney could definitely sing opera. Clip of her from 1994 doing it. As much as I loved Aretha she could be quite petty when she saw other female talents getting more attention then her. Example Natalie Cole, Patti labelle, Gladys Knight, Mavis Staples and she was even nasty to Whitney when they did there duet together. To be one of the greatest singers of all time and at the same time be so insecure.

[@judyh8574]

Cissy has became very MEAN SPIRITED....

[@aisensantana6765]

LMAO long time no see !

[@YungJRoc203]

Was I the only one that said “Oop” when Auntie Cissy said “long time no see” LOL?

[@timmvactor3478]

1:55 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭

[@dorothybarrett1091]

She talk about mothers not being good moms these days but all her own kids have/had so many issues. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@marimuffin]

She did her job, they chose to do what they wanted to with their own life.

[@FreshyungBenz]

The strength of a woman

[@patriciapowell1560]

Beautiful interview.👏

[@angiemaq]

This is a great interview....I really like the host....

[@candicereddy2658]

@ 81 Mama Cissy is so strong she never questions God she prays n says whatever happens thank God he knows best how many ppl today can say this when all is against them

[@whatsgoinontoday2371]

I Find it strange when all 3 kids are on drugs somebody was monitoring em right

[@whatsgoinontoday2371]

Wasn't

[@benrobinson77]

If she would SFTU and let Cissy TALK it would be more interesting, just sayin'

[@ragemodels]

Omg #WBLS was my fav station in NYC during the 90s!!! Best Jams and The they had Rupaul as an RJ!!! 💖👏💖

[@benjigraham4264]

that whole crew always struck me as fake. she seems like the type that goes to church with a hangover.

[@dame_ys]

I’m so pissed off about bad comments on Aretha. I think she didn’t attend to Whitney’s funeral because of Cissy. Their relationship were in trouble. I think they didn’t like each other and it started from Whitney’s addiction. Aretha’s comments could hurt Cissy, so she decided to threw it away. Still they both made the real music. Both of them are legends with raw talent. I prefer to stay away from these judgements and criticism.

[@youtubestolemyoriginalhandle]

...except for the one time when you'll make the exception 😏

[@shonmosley4215]

That’s false! Working in the music biz! Aretha and Cissy were great friends to the end. Your claims are bogus with no ounce of credibility!

[@chiomaubani4680]

who is the interviewer and the interviewee

[@eralove9350]

yep pray once short and give it up to the lord!

[@MrBlackretreat]

I love her laughing... god bless her

[@taryntatum3263]

She talk so much, it makes me wonder who’s the interviewee, her or Ms Cissy?!? 🙄🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Kwee523]

Love this!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@wilhelminasophia2387]

God bless her indeed, love her spirit and positive attitude. GOD BLESS Bobbi Kristina

[@jacquelynfuller9601]

Yep watch that hurricane... lol 😂

[@lynettesingleton2710]

We ate dinner together my children don’t have a phone they read the newspaper... I do pray for them

[@gigireddick3239]

Such a sweet lady and a tremendous talent!!

[@jesincere8589]

Finest female singer in Rock history, leave the gospel aside. No one exceeds her. Dionne and DeeDee come close.

[@sunflowerpwr.8821]

Thank God for the true saints that uplift and encourage each other some people are so mean and cruel. This lady has been blessed to be 81 she knows a thing or two about life but people unwilling to see the good only the flaws. Stay strong Ms. Cissy.

[@sophiacarr6627]

1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing

[@jdc1012572]

she has such a Meek spirit

[@swisschoklate736]

she *was* y’all caught that? 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾

[@ChefMcfadden]

How you bring a iconic woman on here and not let her talk... She did the full interview

[@portiamatthews9654]

@ Chef Mcfadden, My thoughts exactly and it was my main reasons why I came into the comments section to see if anyone else feels the same way I do. In my opinion this was a horrible interview because Mrs. Cissy Houston wasn't allowed to speak freely. The radio personality just dominated the entire time allotted for the interview. I didn't want to hear about the things that goes on in her home. Here you have one of the most legendary background singer's in the history of music. Who has sang background for some of the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) such as Elvis Presley, Luther Vandross, Bette Miller and the list goes on and it goes without saying the mother of the beautiful, talented, iconic Whitney Houston. Let her speak and you listen for once , I'm referring to the radio personality.

[@lynettesingleton2710]

Thanks for telling Me2

[@vanessasellers4636]

Wow it sad to see how much shade is thrown towards a deceased person who can now can't answer back. All professions when they can use others as a come up. RIP Aretha and Whitney.

[@ninamaldonado2285]

Songs today, no passion like the 70, 80 and a bit of the 60s