What Happened To Macy Gray? | Insecurities, Drug Use & THAT Dress

Her signature voice not only set her apart from her peers in the music industry but, made her one of those artists that you could automatically identify the moment she opened her mouth. It took her a long time to get her career off the ground but, when she finally did she was off and running. However, just as quickly as she shot to the top of the charts, she came crashing back down. Consequently, the combination of dealing with a failing career and numerous person issues sent her to the lowest place she’d ever been in her life.
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[@cadillacdeville5828]

She has such a distinctive voice

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@mariposaorofusionfoodchann7573]

Yes, it is very underappreciated! Would be good to see her in more movies and have a hit album again!

[@clchawaii09]

Her voice was the blues in it, a rare voice.

[@amandaburke1808]

MY kids taught her voice sounded like Marge Simpson did she do the voice over for the Simpsons ?

[@ToLovelyJesus]

I also loved that she rocked her natural hair.

[@411.karabokhojanekhojane3]

Baby, some of them were wigs and extensions…

[@HighKicks2yaTeef]

@Better Health for Women and Men I'm tired and little drunk...but you hate to see the hair standing on top of your head? like which style?

[@curlycanna2440]

@Better Health for Women and Men wow.

[@curlycanna2440]

@@HighKicks2yaTeef that woman is tripping girl

[@curlycanna2440]

@Better Health for Women and Men you been brainwashed by them colonizers.

[@odogggg2010]

Her role in Training Day was priceless!!!!!

[@BFRIZZLE909]

I loved her in that movie, she can act.

[@alfreddreamerphotocomics4880]

Lol! True. She had the whole block firing on Denzel when she found out he stole her money.

[@bridgetortiz7520]

Lol " You act like you pay bills up in this MF" She was definitely a badness in that role!

[@evanescenteuphoria8126]

Don't forget Lackawanna Blues.

[@aweofme]

“Let me see that warrant”

[@Tiajones333]

She is so underrated her voice is so unique its nobody like her Macy Gray should have more hits

[@stankpussyk.3940]

That one song she had bring bad real childhood memories. I remember It came on the radio one time when I was lil kid at the dentist back in 2000

[@itsthehumor95]

She literally puts great albums out regularly. Go to spotify and treat yourself. She's so great!

[@taotaostrong]

Macy was ahead of her time in her look and her talent. I’m glad to see the world catching up and showing her the appreciation she deserves. ♥️👸🏾

[@kingkev6338]

Every now and again I always find myself singing “Someone once told me the grass is much greener…. On the other side….” She had some emotional songs❤️

[@ashleysforehead9008]

Fun fact: Sunshine Anderson was managed by Macy Gray!

[@Marquiiiss]

That totally makes sense

[@itsthehumor95]

No she wasn't they had the same management company at the time.

[@ashleysforehead9008]

@@itsthehumor95 They both said this on the Rosie O'Donnell show. Look it up.

[@itsthehumor95]

@@ashleysforehead9008 Yes, but that wasn't exactly the case. That was just what they were putting out there at the time. It was a way of attaching Sunshine to another popular act for the push. But there was no actual management between them. It was the same management company representing them both.

[@jarelanderson1787]

@@itsthehumor95 ohhh wow all this time, I thought Macy managed Sunshine ☀️. Good info. here

[@richbymrng5972]

she played a queen-pin in a movie called “percentage” she did a good job she’s a amazing

[@lolabunny1157]

Yeah i saw that a few years ago

[@smoknjim]

I saw her at Roseland in NYC right after her first album dropped. that show was INCREDIBLE!! They recorded the whole show and said it would be released on DVD later in the year, but sadly, it never was released. (as far as i know) she had a fantastic back up band and the Black-eyed peas were the opening act. One of the best live shows ever!

[@yellowdiamond1239]

Macy Gary is a great artist and actress!! Love her voice! Makes my day when she plays in something. She is a beauty! 🥰😍👑

[@kenyettaready]

She was fantastic in Lakawana Blues

[@joberry877]

I love her acting. She did a great job on the Tyler Perry movie as well and I'm not a big fan of his

[@joberry877]

@@kenyettaready I love that movie

[@yellowdiamond1239]

@@kenyettaready I never heard of this. I’m going to have to check it out! 🤗

[@yellowdiamond1239]

@joberry877 your comment disappeared but I can still see it in my notifications. 🤗 She in fact bodied her character in “For Colored Girls!” I forgot about that movie. & Yes Tyler Perry SUCKS! 😂

[@seinfeldfan442]

Very true when you said she was at the top of the charts then came crashing down, but she still kept making music and it is common to have brief success and not be able to repeat it again

[@tomasjephersin84]

She Performed "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" At The MTV Icon: Janet Jackson In 2001..... It Low-key Jammed.... She Was Very Eccentric And Bold I Loved Her Back Then....

[@danavixen6274]

She can act too. Loved her in Idlewild and For Colored Girls. She is boldly eccentric. 🙌🏾

[@shawnhall9792]

It low key didn't i remember everybody clowning her for that she could have just sang something different cuz that performance wasn't it 💀

[@collegestudent1980]

You failed to mention For colored girls? I know it's a small role but she's a superstar just like all the other women in that movie and even better with her pretty voice. Ive always loved her voice and had the pleasure of owning several copies of her CD's over the years.

[@tammywilliams1569]

Macy was also n Training Day with Denzel.

[@collegestudent1980]

@@tammywilliams1569 yep I've never saw that whole movie through but after looking at her list it's quite a list. She's just a amazing woman and I hope the best for her.

[@prettybrowneyez29]

Colored girls,training day,she is naturally talented and gifted.

[@kchism1]

She also guest appeared on Disneys, Thats so Raven. Shes a good actor.

[@bootneyfarnsworth5689]

@@tammywilliams1569 her part was legendary to me. You a rookie!!! Loved it!!!!

[@aniea5664]

She really has had a hard way to go to get where she is today. You have to respect her for continuing to push on. Great voice. God bless you Macy💖💖

[@konstantinkoverchenko9587]

Macy Grey and Truth Hurts are so underrated.

[@nateword]

Truth is dope

[@thewill7266]

I don't think she knows how beautiful she is. She has a nice voice and it is so different . We love Macy !!!!!

[@dnylqnc]

I've met her at a jazz festival a decade ago, she was high and intimidating (she's a tall woman especially with high heels on), yet I was still in awe that she was actually in front of me and talked to me. I love her sound. I love her raw voice.

[@veteranbroad8802]

I love raspy, gritty voice, Macy, Amy Winehouse, Bonnie Tyler etc....I wish her well

[@ladysuda3807]

Macy gets more beautiful as she gets older.. very attractive lady

[@tracyblanco9908]

I agree that she is very attractive I think she is very beautiful

[@amonic.2089]

Macy Gray is a very good actress 🎬 In her own right. I hope she continues to do more flims in the future.

[@cleftheart1969]

Wish her nothing but the best her voice was unique glad the music industry gave her a shot.... not everyone should sound like Whitney it would be boring 😴 IJS

[@Remedi88]

💯💞🙏🏽

[@tmat90-o8t]

No disrespect to her but not everyone could. That lady was on a different level.

[@joypatrick6802]

She's one of my favourite singers.... I still listen to 'I try' every chance I get...

[@denanewton1518]

I love Macy! She is so eccentric and is always herself no matter what. She led the way for the eccentric black girl in my opinion her and Kelis.

[@mskweenie860]

So true

[@mskweenie860]

Her and kelis are similar in terms of styles (clothing)

[@lanajeanvecchione9659]

Her natural hair was the best feature- She has worn it many ways but she looks most like Macy when its just flying free.

[@olhead54]

Just saw Macy last Friday in Atlanta. Awesome show!!! Beautiful voice , beautiful woman. Been playing her music everyday since. Love her and her band. Love how she has persevered and grown. ❤️❤️❤️

[@stargazer1359]

I've been to tons of concerts, but I have to say when her first album came out we saw her in concert in Connecticut. It was so good! Really fun. 🎼 One of the best ever.

[@beaniegee5129]

I Try by Macy Gray is still a banger to this day!!

[@ettajxo]

She also was featured in the Black Eyed Peas song Request Line (2000) and sung the theme song to the Nickelodeon cartoon As Told By Ginger.

[@Wildtingz]

SOMEONE ONCE YOLD ME THA GRASS IS MUCH GREENER…ON THE OTHER SIIIDE! You unlocked a forgotten memory for sure lol

[@lrs1519]

I still sing that theme song in my head from time to time

[@cadillacdeville5828]

I remember that cartoon 😂

[@jacqulynwebster6591]

Yaaaaas! I love the As Told By Ginger theme! ❤❤❤

[@patrickdadon5794]

she was also in a video game called ssx tricky

[@visionchildofreform]

Thank you for this😩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾! I have loved Macy Gray since high school. On How Life Is and The Id are still amongst my most treasured albums ever. Got to go to a small concert of hers in Oakland and got my ENTIRE life! Love you Macy, Always!❤️

[@LemonC00kies]

I will always remember her for singing the theme song for As Told By Ginger. Iconic

[@AlanaGurl]

“You had to live on the biggest hill in San Fransisco” “That’s right, I got your chips” 😂😂😂 loved her on that episode of That’s so Raven.

[@juandamyles9797]

I hope to one day see her in a full fledged concert singing her hits. I loved her single, I Try but never heard from her after until I stumbled upon her music videos in these past two weeks. I would love to see her in a small intimate venue like City Winery.

[@itsthehumor95]

I've seen her maybe over 20 times live she always gives the best live shows

[@beaniegee5129]

Her collaboration with the late Natalie Cole on the song Finally Made Me Happy is still a banger to this day!!

[@Quanism1995]

Yes 🔥

[@sheilacosby8265]

Her voice is unique miss her so much

[@MoDavI-sl7iy]

Wow! I didn't know she was deceased

[@glowingmyway]

@@MoDavI-sl7iy no she is not deceased, just away from the music industry

[@MoDavI-sl7iy]

@@glowingmyway. Oh, okay. Thank you.🙂

[@Ohdatsvee]

She’s currently working on a new album. I follow her on Instagram

[@alisonstevens2712]

Her 2018 album, Ruby, is really good

[@2655magical]

Bless her heart. I love her and wish I could hear some new music from her,I can listen to her uniqueness all day!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@beaniegee5129]

And she did her thing in the 2001 movie Training Day with Denzel Washington

[@NinaBell826]

She was also featured on Ariana Grande’s album Dangerous Woman on the track “Leave Me Lonely”

[@winnied87]

Very nice that she is open about her struggles. It helps to gain a better perspective on own struggles. I think, admitting your struggles is a good step forward as compared to wearing a mask being mean to others.

[@Jamesandcheraylucas]

Macy's voice, is one of a Storyteller. When you hear her, you just sit and listen. ❤

[@deborahgaston7383]

I always loved Macy because she was different and had her own style. That to me made her beautiful! Continued blessings to you and yours Ms. Gray!👑🎵💯💖

[@beaniegee5129]

The That's so Raven episode Taken to the Cleaners with Macy Gray was hilarious!!

[@kaoshi_kutie]

Yessss! I love that episode 😂❤️

[@Marquiiiss]

Yess I remember that

[@thetravelinsagittarian1316]

Macy Gray also sang the opening theme song for the Nickelodeon cartoon (As Told by Ginger). Her voice is so unique 🎶

[@joannbrooker9282]

I love Macy Gray! I want to hear more from her; she is very talented with that very distinctive voice and style.

[@itsthehumor95]

She drops albums regularly and is still touring and acting. Please go and check out her latest singles.

[@jaceambition7701]

I always thought she was so beautiful with an equally beautiful voice!! Love her!! ♥️

[@khalilminorel747]

Much Love for this Sister and fellow Ohian. Unique voice and infectious smile did it for me. Also her natural beauty, style and willingness to not assimilate to the hollyweird protocols was the kicker. p.s. My favorite movie roles of her's were Idlewild & Lackawanna Blues.

[@a.melanated.seoul.]

indeed💞 ..i thought she was British , i feel bad as a fellow Ohian 😣😅

[@justmarguax9207]

Thank you for this! This was so good! Very interesting 👌🏾

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

You're so welcome!

[@ianbryanbryan2138]

I have always love Macy Gray and her unique voice, i do wish her the best with her new endeavours she has bin around for a long time even thought many artiste from her era have long disappeared from the music scene

[@beaniegee5129]

She also appeared on an episode of That's so Raven as Rhonda that episode was hilarious Rhonda was like, that's right I got your chips!

[@aghasearmyshawolblinkonce8039]

omg I remember that episode 😂

[@meta37]

i wish her the best. I always love to her her sing, her voice was very special and different than most artist, she is definately a stand out and stand alone artist. Glad she's back at it.

[@sablesenegal7488]

I love Macy's voice she has such raspy tones & her music is so eclectic.

[@alphacharm]

I absolutely love Macy Gray! She’s so unique and her voice is amazing! Great actress too💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@Three_Diamonds]

I automatically knew who was singing when I heard the intro to ATBG.

[@Jaheartsjonas]

Me too!

[@courtneypattison9673]

Beautiful graceful soul. Breath of fresh air. God Bless her always 🙏❤️

[@beaniegee5129]

On How Life is is one of my favorite Macy Gray albums of all time!!

[@DollFaceox]

Ever since As Told By Ginger’s, “On the Other Side” I was a fan. I Try hits me right in my heart.

[@rashidanjackson]

Thanks so much for covering this!!!

[@niccole3542]

Its nice to see a voice like hers standout especially in pop.We should be hyping up vocalist like that.I forgot that she was featured in Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman album which is a good one and sung the theme song for the 2000s show As Told By Ginger.

[@TheNewgreatlife]

She sang the theme song to As Told By Ginger!!?? Now that I think about it, that song does match her style.

[@4knewt505]

Grown woman here who loved As Told by Ginger. I think I'm going to go look up an episode now and see Ginger and Darrin

[@susanhunte8447]

Awazing awazing videos

[@susanhunte8447]

@@TheNewgreatlife great great videos

[@beaniegee5129]

Love these stories so much!!

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Glad you like them!

[@mugozbee7221]

Me too,her voice is soothing as well...

[@4knewt505]

@@JuicyPopEntertainment This corner l channel is awesome! I love the format, clean and clear voice, and content choices.

[@raycolp64]

Love her for being an inspiration to me from my hometown Canton!!

[@katieriritaylor15]

I had this 8th grade social studies teacher who spoke & when she did, her voice sounded JUST & I mean JUST like Macy Gray's when she sang (but it was her regular talking voice) she was a mean white lady tbh, and kind of ruined it for me listening to Macy Gray & any of her songs. LMAO I know I sound wild but TO THIS DAY, I can't get over that. Macy, I wish you all the success in the world & she is still truly a talented beautiful black woman!

[@dlh032766]

There is so much to this girl. More than signing. She’s an amazing actress. She’s smart as a whip. I absolutely love her for all her talent and presence.

[@artemisnectar7]

Ty 4 postn!! HNY🙏🏽🥳🍾. I've always luvd this Queen here🥰 her look, musik💃🏽. Bless her heart & her beautiful children 💚💛❤

[@beaniegee5129]

Macy Gray also made cameo appearances in Sunshine Anderson's Heard it All Before video and Puff Daddy's Diddy video

[@BrittanyC87]

Macy is so dope and such a sweetheart in person! She also puts on a GREAT concert! Looking forward to seeing her more in the near future!

[@jasmine9538]

Based on the title I assumed it would get straight to what happened to Macy instead it is the history of how Macy started.

[@jakemiles1427]

" Do something " and " hey young world" are my favorites songs from her. I don't like her music in general but i love those two songs.

[@alfreddreamerphotocomics4880]

She’s so talented and unique. Don’t wait til she’s gone to show respect. Macy Gray needs to be on the radio more. Her songs made people feel good, have fun, and think. She also needs to be offered movie roles, tv roles more. She needs to be appreciated more.

[@konapuppy10]

I’ve always loved her! Stay with it girl, you are the bomb!! Godspeed sweetness!! ✌🏻🕊😍😇🙏🏻

[@alfreddreamerphotocomics4880]

She was one of my favorite female music artist. Her voice and style was so unusual. Her songs had humor, soul, and she seemed to be having fun.

[@itsthehumor95]

She still is all of those things. Has a new single coming next month.

[@ocevicheband502]

Goooood luck Macy Gray 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌻🌻🌻🌻!!! A life of sheer tenacity!!!

[@wilheminaboone1107]

Beautifully put together! God bless her and the band! Live you Life Macy!

[@Lori-lp6uc]

Her style is unmatched🔥🔥🔥

[@PheLaReux]

She made a cute burlesque type song recently that I like called "Sugar Daddy". I thought the vibe was totally old school sassiness!!!

[@itsthehumor95]

Sugar Daddy is a bop!! 🔥

[@Maxipooh69]

As much as I loved her first album I had no idea she put out that much music! I saw her in concert and she was phenomenal. I also loved her performance in Lackawanna Blues. I’ll have to do some catching up

[@berthaharden2658]

MacyG is a incredible actor and singer writer she instantly became a favorite of mine ♥️ I loved her with Michael K , they had razors , I liked her in short roll played in Training day . I woul love seeing her in a western series ruff tuff , saloon girl . We deserve a western series ,

[@lunab3118]

Thank you sis! Once I saw Indias episode I knew you were going to do Macy soon👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️

[@ElisiasEvolution]

I love the intro!! I like I try, was such a huge song!!

[@virgofairy88]

I’m going to have to listen to her newer music now-I wish I had known she was still making all this music all these years. I really liked her voice and her sound-it’s so unique.

[@bfs1209]

" I Try " is still on my playlist to this day 🥰

[@lavendersunsets7066]

I'm not a fan of her music. But I love her when she does movies. And I did wonder where she went.

[@cadillacdeville5828]

I genuinely like her acting.... Training day was one of them

[@itsthehumor95]

She's putting out great music, regularly

[@sandraperkins203]

Love the cover shot for this video and Macy's voice. I wondered what happened to her.

[@StruggleReviewzTV]

She was so authentic and original! ❤️

[@ninawestlake14]

When you don't have ' the look' people will judge you harshly for just about anything. And that is what happened to Macy. Tracy Chapman is a whole other story so no need for comparisons. I wish Macy all the best. Do something is my all time favorite song of her.

[@rocksiirose4536]

@Nina Westlake I agree no comparison to Tracy Chapman, but I will put her in the category of Angie Stone. Both beautiful and talented women.

[@doreensika837]

Thanks for great content. I try is one of my all time favorite songs.

[@maria-dolorosatalatau5094]

her and ariana in leave me lonely >>> pure gold

[@jessicaaye3738]

A friend of mine sings backup for her and they spent a lot of 2019/2019 touring. The shows looked fun.

[@shawn77770]

Loved macy in Lackawanna Blues... she is a great actress as well

[@_AceReject]

Her voice is unique and hers is one of the best discography in pop music

[@lillied.7873]

Thank you for this...I was wondering where she was...great update.

[@anotherguy4815]

I loved her acting roles. Lackawanna Blues is my favorite 😍

[@TheRighteousGabss]

Singing wise she hasn't been AS relevant BUT she's been acting. I've seen her in a number of films. Even box office hits.

[@eathelrigley4048]

By by by B you ca my

[@eathelrigley4048]

Ok

[@beaniegee5129]

Finally Made Me Happy is also one of my favorite songs because Natalie Cole was also on this song and both Natalie and Macy did their thing on that song!!

[@solovoyager]

She's a very talented woman. I hope she has a successful comeback! She is missed.

[@MindSpacestudios]

She is a powerful woman. I love when she steps out. Love always Macy. 💖

[@shaybar93]

Can you do “What Happened to Day26?” Like an update on what each of the members are doing now

[@slumdogjay]

She’s a great character. Says it as it is. I’m not what you would call a big fan of her music but the songs I do like are I like a lot. Great voice.

[@BMTVMeditationandSleep]

Its good to see when people own it and then make a come back, well done Macy.

[@hquinn8635]

I wish she would've played Nina Simone in the movie. I 🤔 she would've done it justice. They have similar personalities.

[@OGSuki.]

Thank you for this!!

[@TheNewgreatlife]

This was cute, but I'd like a full Unsung episode on her. She's one of those artists from my childhood that I just never could get into or understand. She just always seemed so eccentric, but now that I'm an adult I understand that's something unique and sets you apart. My overall already developed opinion of her is just one big mess. Hopefully, she's doing better now with the band that's mentioned she formed at the end of the video. I wish the video had mentioned she "mentored" Sunshine Anderson at the start of her career also.

[@christianstylz6158]

Her first single, “Do Something” was a hit.