Whitney Houston’s Best Friend: Despite Bobby Brown, ‘We Were Never Estranged’ | TODAY

[@nikanj6]

This is the only authentic voice I've ever wanted to hear speak of Ms Houston. 🙏

[@whitneybrown4067]

🎯💯⭐️💜🙏….

[@VybinWithKimy]

This lady loved Whitney with a passion. And I love the way how she’s handling these interviews. Tell your truth Robyn ♥️

[@Epinaj]

How she closed her eyes when he said she’s been dead. Whew her pain is palpable. She loved/loves her still. It’s raw.

[@1ddedde]

Jai Peters it hurt her I saw that! 💔

[@nickjunior88]

I felt that!

[@slf81]

I got that 2

[@ANeal360]

I seen that as well. She loved Whitney beyond this world.

[@tyrellanderson4722]

I noticed that, too...poor thing. 💔💔

[@eliest8688]

I didn't like this interviewer's approach. His tone was off-putting. She didn't commit a crime. She is simply sharing her truth.

[@vikeyshamurray7553]

Not her truth to share. Whitney never said anything about there relationship

[@eliest8688]

@@vikeyshamurray7553 She has the prerogative to share anything about her life and her life did include WH.

[@bernadettesimmons1439]

Truth

[@nikanj6]

I agree, he's an arrogant jealous piece of crap.

[@augustokist4207]

Exactly. After everybody talked everything they wanted about her, she rightfully comes and speaks about it too, exposing her point of view.

[@peachorchard]

She comes across very genuine...I don't think she is being malicious. Everyone is telling her story for her so I don't blame Robyn for telling her own truth...

[@2quann]

Peach it’s sound bytes from her and her alone She’s owns it but, If Whitney was alive I doubt she would approve her telling intimate details of their relationship.

[@peachorchard]

@sharon curry seriously though? Can't have an adult conversation without name calling? Geez?

[@tinarenfroe7555]

Agree with you

[@popland1977]

@@2quann Whitney's life really fell apart when her and Robyn became estranged

[@shateeka100]

Agreed!!!

[@musicjunkie7549]

The tone of her voice and the sincerity in her demeanor.. She’s telling the truth

[@jamesbishop2180]

Whitney’s family has talked negativity about Robyn and she has finally responded and I couldn’t be happier. Cissy was more worried about her daughter’s lesbian relationship with Robyn then daughter’s drug problem. Also let’s remember who introduced Whitney to drugs her brother.

[@ralex3697]

James Bishop Too bad that the 80s were so homophobic They were a nice couple. We all knew Whitney and Robyn were a thing, it was like the elephant in the room. Clive Davis had a plan to femme her up. Such a hypocrite now he himself comes out as bi sexual.

[@krhunt42]

The family has dirty hands. Whitney was enslaved by her own parents and brothers. She was surrounded by users. 😞

[@hypemanshaniya644]

yup all of them were opportunists it’s sad you are so right cissy was too busy worrying abt who her daughter was sleeping with and turning a blind eye to her daughter using heavily

[@amcra1]

@@hypemanshaniya644 stfu. You don’t that woman to speak ill of her

[@Jetternarygaming]

Don't say what you don't know Do you Cissy, honey

[@AussieLarrikan]

Robyn Crawford speaks only of the absolute beauty and wonderfulness of Whitney Houston. You can tell in her eyes she was truly in love with her. So respects to her for keeping WH candle burning.

[@stillirise4401]

She genuinely adored and loved/loves Nippy. She was silent for nearly 40 years while many told her story from their perspective. She is now sharing her own truth. She never speaks negatively or maliciously toward any one and holds Whitney in the highest respect.

[@Seriousthing13]

@sharon curry I agree she would've kept her life with Whitney private she's been doing so all this time. I truly thought she was Whitney's friend

[@bobby12348]

@sharon curry It needs to be told because all we heard was Whitney Houston drug use. We know now that there was a soul in this person that love people and wanted to give us her best and was truly good person. She had problems in her life like anyone else.🙎🏿‍♀️😊🌹

[@kevingraham2944]

I have more respect for Robyn than the devil incarnate Pat Houston. You can tell who is genuine.

[@LadySunflower1224]

@@luv4ever101Yes

[@jasmineroberts2939]

Absolutely. Notice Robyn never mentions Pat Houston

[@musicartlover963]

Totally agree

[@Cheritamichelle]

Kevin Graham 🙌🙌🙌

[@DarkSkies72]

Kevin Graham You mean Pat Garland, she’s not even a Houston. She’s married to Whitney’s 1/2 brother, Gary Garland.

[@carltonbanks6025]

This seemed more like an interrogation than a heartfelt interview. Hate his approach.

[@donnahill5050]

She and Whitney was a force to be wreckin with.

[@missshygirl101]

He was a little rough.

[@cassandrarussell5558]

I agree

[@jaajaarogers9101]

Rah Cos black hate their own people

[@speaklife7333]

it really did

[@rissa1882]

The interviewers approach was very unnecessary and made me cringe. Robyn was very poised and composed. She handled it very well.

[@joecutsme]

The love in her eyes when she speaks about Whitney is so touching 💖💖

[@CookingwithMadame]

I could not stop crying. You could feel the love pain and respect that she had for Whitney. Man I loved Whitney she helped me through my rough childhood through her music. Robyn told her story at the perfect time in my opinion.

[@joancummins4512]

I am crying this woman truly loved Whitney and true friend. Genuinely cared and to this day is a true friend.

[@reneem4598]

This interviewer was so insensitive, was he even paying attention to what she was saying?

[@tawandakernesbarber1361]

I think when u promise your friends u will not talk to no one then do so. No matter what money isn't everything or fame. I see whitney realize it was wrong and stop it praise God. Friendship is so important

[@demettressw84]

"DID I ASK YOU?" Sounded like Whitney Houston

[@ycartyahoo]

He's not personable enough for emotional interviews - Gayle should have did this and he could have done the R Kelley interview.

[@Goey00]

Tracy Martin 😂😂😂

[@th2k864]

Tracy Martin - this guy and R Kelly would have ended up fighting each other.

[@ycartyahoo]

th2k ratings! ratings! ratings!

[@whatsgoinontoday2371]

😂yep

[@Vallentina0325]

Tracy Martin: What you said!

[@armandoucles5346]

I like Ms. Crawford. I think she was a very stable, healthy person in Whitney's life and I think Whitney would be very proud that she wrote this book. However, the interviewer is too salacious and tries to discredit Robyn's perspective.

[@samolo800]

abluemovie7 84 exactly he is horrible disgusting

[@donnahill5050]

She kept it together though. Well said, she was there then and here now for Whitney. The best was saved for last. God bless you.

[@gmoala]

abluemovie7 84 I agree! When Robyn describes certain events he replaced words with words that were more damaging. Ex. Disputes with fights... I hated this interviewer

[@LadySunflower1224]

I agree

[@rhayward2148]

abluemovie7 84 Agreed!💯

[@artistrywithbela8238]

I love how Robyn is mindful of her words

[@loriagreenwood4810]

This interviewer seems to be attempting to disparage Whitney’s memory. How disappointing.

[@Limboweechie]

He is very negative towards African American women which is a shame because he himself is Black

[@itsnoahonfire]

Robyn is so strong. She is still hurting about Whitney.

[@2quann]

Noah Williams no she’s hurting for money. It probably was a time she was hurting when Whitney died but that’s long gone. A true friend doesn’t reveal intimate details especially when the person isn’t here to defend themselves.

[@kiyattahaaliyah9475]

Storm no she has money because people like you want to start negative things😒😒😒

[@bobby12348]

@@2quann She did her justice everybody was looking at whitney as though she was drug addict. she put a a soul to Whitney face and I thank her for it. She cleared up a lot of lies. Well ,if she make money off of it. I can say that she made her friend look much better than what the public wanted it to look like.🙎🏿‍♀️😁🌹

[@kiyattahaaliyah9475]

@@bobby12348 Thank you, exactly👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@Shay1147]

Storm Do the research Robyn isn't hurting for miney at all. This woman is lifting Whitney's legacy by speaking on how focused she was and the love she for her fans. People should take a listen tio how Pat Houston (Sister In Law) talk nasty about Whitney Houston. In fact no one in that family has truly spoken of Whitney in this way. Bobbi Kristina wasn't cared for in the correct manner and to be honest that was about her inheritance money. Robyn Crawford would've taken care of Bobbi Kristina.

[@mariamuanji1013]

when she said “bobbi is annoying” the people in the back started laughing 😂

[@MsViciousBaby]

Please don’t have this interviewer ever interview again!!

[@Tee-Kay_9708]

Susan Chapman , I agree!

[@rahabhenderson2480]

I totally agree he seems so ugh

[@Deonce1971]

Craig Melvin is awful, let her speak and stop saying yeah

[@spicyhot2552]

@Ricardo Sanders He sure did ..i.like the fact he was straight forward with Robyn with his questions .

[@imike8252]

Wow... Robyn basically said she can still hear from Whitney... at the end Robyn said, Whitney said “Welcome to my world.” That connection runs deep. Robyn is compelled to tell her story and has every right to share it. Truly, the legend of Whitney won’t be able to rest until the true story regarding both who she really was and, what really happened the afternoon she was taken from us so young.

[@cristobal28]

This guy is the worse choice to interview her..

[@Field-Meerkat]

Nah...that title goes to Wendy Williams

[@like2seeit86]

@@Field-Meerkat I second that!

[@abookhoarder7802]

He seems annoyed like he really didnt want to do it. Very combative. He's not a "journalist" either. 😂😂

[@traceford4904]

Very attractive lady in both her younger and older years plus she's seemingly intelligent. I can see why Whitney liked her.

[@annbesthangingout2010]

Trace Ford AGREED!!!

[@septube26]

Trace Ford I thought so too and she aged very well.

[@ralex3697]

Trace Ford Very attractive lady

[@celiasmith8662]

You know when I first heard Robyn had now come out to tell her story, I though here we go, another opportunist seeking to make money off Whitney's name. However after listening to this interview, and seeing the genuine emotion in Robyn's eyes that expressed how much love she had for Whitney, I have to take a stand back and give her respect. She was not bitter in the way she spoke, but spoke with simple love and honor, for her dear friend. It was public knowledge already that she and Whitney had an intimate relationship, and she has every right to talk about her side of the story. However this does not mean, that people should start bashing Bobby Brown. I do truly believe Whitney loved both Robyn and Bobby in different ways, and they both loved Whitney. People have to remember Bobby Brown was young at the time, he had been part of a successful teen group, then a solo artist. He lived in the shadow of Whitney fame when they married, and his career took a back seat. The timing was not right for them, but the love was there in the beginning. He was just not at a mature stage in his life, to be able to deal with her level of fame, and with this all sorts of complications arose in the marriage. Whitney also had her own demons before she married Bobby Brown. Bobby has moved on now with his wife and kids, and grown as a person and is at peace with his life, so just let him be. As for Robyn, she just wants to share with the world her love and loyalty to Whitney.

[@celiasmith8662]

@sharon curry She has every right to set the record straight and tell her story, as her name has been gossip about too! Maybe if people understood the relationship better, it wouldn't appear so shady. She too has the right to get everything out in the open as she was just as much part of Whitney life as her family. That said, I hope her book is written with some dignity and seeks to honour Whitney as appose to tarnishing her.

[@danaallen6946]

@@celiasmith8662 I agree it's ok for people to tell their story being that she never retaliated and kept quiet all these years. However, at the same time I think people are giving her the side eye because if Whitney wanted people to know she was bisexual or however she identified herself as being, she would have told the world herself.

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

Celia Smith: In this case it's the other way around...the fact this woman was silent all these years speaks volumes to me...it shows a dignity and authenticity that is getting rare these days, sadly...They should've been allowed by fate to be closer every step of the way...most probably Whitney would still be here...

[@shellyj987]

Please, girlfriend is trying to move books. That's it. I would be more inclined to maybe believe some of what she said if she wasn't trying to sell her memoir.

[@danaallen6946]

@@shellyj987 You have a point.

[@dynchristianson3425]

Horrible interviewer. He's giving me Bryant Gumbel vibes.

[@blachubear]

Bryant would had done a better job. I say he's more like Matt Lauer.

[@wundawuman7476]

More like Matt Lauer vibes , I think ....and he is a goof!

[@JasmineBusse]

Goodness...Robyn should have been interviewed by someone with a bit more professionalism and empathy!

[@caritaskigweba6971]

You think u r better than him ?

[@roxxylala26]

You can tell the interviewer was getting on her nerves. Good for Robyn for staying calm and composed. It's her truth and like she said, she got tired of seeing Whitney's legacy being tarnished. Robyn decided to stand up for a friend that she loved unconditionally and lift back up Whitney's character and beautiful spirit.

[@sweetpeepauline]

I’m on the same page with Robyn I’ve always looked at Whitney like a human being first and your average girl next door, who you could be cool with. Her talent stands alone and will always stand the test of time. Her personal life was none of our business, but it became the focal point when she was going through some tumultuous things in her life. There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t see her face or hear her voice. Whitney was an Angel with titanium wings with a heart of gold and had conquered all the task that she was sent to do and return to the heavens and went home to God. Glad I was alive to know who she was from beginning to Heaven. This book will be heartfelt I’m certain, but this changes nothing for me, I love Whitney with all my heart and soul. I’m elated Robyn gets to tell her own truth finally. 💜💜💜🙏🏽

[@charlesjeffery1155]

Wow she really loved her, she is the only one that had the nerve, to tell Cissy, who didn't like her, that Whitney needed help, far as cocaine in the 1980s before Bobby

[@sierra2123]

Robyn Crawford is a brave person, she hasn’t spoken about anything until know. She has been spoken about by everyone, and she can finally tell her side of the story. She’s being honesty and authentic. You can tell she still loves her.

[@like2seeit86]

Yeah, sounds like her and Whitney did have a special relationship. In a different time maybe the two of them could've made it as a couple.

[@lookhowshegobbledthat]

A true friend. Kept her mouth shut for DECADES, even when she was being gossiped about by the wold and demonized by Whitney's family. She has the right to speak her truth now. She has the right to set the record straight, defend herself and FINALLY be able to let go of what she's been holding in.

[@chloer2584]

This interviewer is so harsh, the way he was pushing questions and also the way he said “dead” 😫

[@pamela7651]

I understand your pain about him pushing the hard questions but that's a journalist job. They are paid to ask the hard questions that we want answers to. But in all honesty she knew what she was getting in for in coming for that interview.

[@pamela7651]

She's brave to do that tho.

[@klimaxxx06]

He’s asking what many are asking. Why now? Is it for a check? Can the lady Rest In Peace?

[@StardustSJ_]

pamela neely journalist or not, there’s a certain amount of tact and consideration to give to people. It wouldn’t have gotten in the way of truth had he approached this interview or phrased his questions in a better way. He did a terrible job in this segment.

[@MsDee409]

I got to admit, I had my doubts. I first said, why won't everybody let her rest.; I still wanted to know the details, though. But, out of all the documentaries, movies, books, etc. I'll take Robin's memories over anyone else's. Robin truly loved her and was a real friend to her. Maybe now Whitney can really Rest In Peace.

[@nomasmith3390]

That dude is not a good interviewer! He showed his negative feeling, he rushed, was aggressive, cold, disengaged, arrogant, He could care a less about those 2 black women.

[@carlosohardy]

noma smith why should he, he’s not married too one. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ 😒 #google

[@latoyagriffin1410]

My sentiment exactly! For the sake of journalism, it seems like he would have done better. I never liked him on the Today Show, anyway...such a cornball! Becky can keep him!

[@HipsterBlood]

Robyn one of just a few people that actually shows genuine deep emotion when talking about Whitney. Everyone else spoke about her like she was just another business transaction. Robyn is also one of, if not THE most stable person that was in Whitney's inner circle. I'm glad she finally set the record straight about their relationship. So many documentaries and tabloids have written about them as a couple. Robyn cleared up a lot in a very dignified manner.

[@michelleallen7394]

I think Robyn felt the interviewer was insensitive. It seemed like he wanted to rehash and emphasize the negative things we had all heard about in the news all those years ago. Robyn was trying to do bring to light the beautiful things about Whitney's character that no one knew about. Their intentions did not align. Likely there was a "mutual" understanding that the interview was to talk about WH's beauty etc. The way he conducted the interview didn't hold up his end of that understanding, and probably angered her. She even very politely and under the radar called him out on it near the end of the interview, it felt like.

[@annaj5095]

Whitney is a polarizing entity that lived a life of "juicy details". Robyn should've known this and if she isnt prepared for the questions she perhaps should not do interviews and just let the book sale itself. Or have her publist give a list of acceptable and unacceptable topics which is what most do. He is an interviewer and his job is to ask the tough questions. Honestly, I think Robyn handled herself well and rolled with the punches like a champ! Ijs 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@bford3977]

You know, I like Craig Melvin a lot, but I agree with you. It felt like Robyn wanted the side that we don't see and he kept bringing up the things that we already have heard a LOT about. This was a GREAT chance to conduct a different type of interview.

[@rosestone5091]

Yes! After she told him she wanted to lift up Whitney’s legacy he still tried instigate negative stuff between Robin and Bobby. SMH 🤦🏽‍♀️ She handled him with such grace. I can see she LOVES Whitney and isn’t trying to exploit her memory she’s trying to save her memory.

[@BridgetJoneification]

@@rosestone5091 Yes, and in a most dignified way. She doesn't have anything to gain from all this, really. But she's giving Whitney back the voice she left 7 years ago when she left this Earth.

[@rayrock90]

She loved her some Whitney, she knew Whitney! I’m glad she’s speaking on her truth, their truth...

[@ayyyce]

What a sweet, genuine soul she is. I believe her without exception. It’s clear she’s one of maybe 2 or 3 people who sincerely cared for / cares for Whitney. God bless you, Robyn.

[@kendraseer5198]

Seems almost like an interrogation then allowing a friend to share her story of a beloved superstar that had passed on

[@emily-clark]

Oh my God, Robyn is such a humble person. I mean, look at the way she speaks about Whitney and has a lot of respect for her. She obviously Loved her very VERY much! This is True Love!!! Just look at her eyes full of tears and sadness, she is still grieving after Whitney's death, still mourning. Again, she talks about her with such humility. Whitney's family and the people at that time should have let her be with Robyn. I know "the eighties" was a tough time "to come out" especially after Whitney's upbringing, being raised in a Baptist church and also being an African American woman. Must've been really tough! GOD BLESS YOU ROBYN. Whitney's Mamma should get over it. I'm 99% sure that if the music industry at that time and also the public would have let Whitney choose to be with Robyn, this woman would still be alive today and full of happiness. Rest in Peace Dear Whitney and also to your daughter. This is so tragic. It breaks my heart... Peace.

[@jonest1395]

Why are assuming their relationship was sexual in nature? Whitney emphatically stated it wasn't.

[@emily-clark]

@@jonest1395 I guess Whitney wanted to protect her image. Remember,this is the 80's.

[@emily-clark]

@@jonest1395 By the way, who cares if Whitney's bisexual? Huh? Love is Love.

[@emily-clark]

Even Clive Davis is bisexual!

[@OoOo-eo2lq]

@@emily-clark I love this comment❤️

[@consuelosmith9856]

I love Ms Robyn she’s a wonderful person u can see the pain in her eyes as she talks about Whitney that was really true love

[@bobby12348]

I didn't see no pain. I saw a true friend loving the person she was talking about. She has a wife and family .🙎🏿‍♀️

[@derricknregina]

I wish she hadn't written this book. Let Whitney RIP

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

Thank you Robyn!, for telling your truths towards your spiritual friend and who was loved by millions. Glad you explain her human side to the humanity of the world❤

[@sarahburkett4790]

It’s pretty sad how poor Whitney is dead and now everybody is talking about her drug use. Can’t she just be in peace with her daughter in heaven.

[@capturedmomentsswfl]

I don’t like his tone in this interview where’s Gayle ??

[@fnihp30]

On another network, CBS. Gayle does not work for NBC.

[@homehome4457]

She's at home with Oprah

[@nolanclark2253]

Home Home 🤣😂🤣

[@septube26]

Victoria Sanchez Carreon LOL

[@anwav-]

@@fnihp30 When Gayle is with Oprah, everyday is Taco Tuesday for her.

[@jacobTheeCreole]

This interviewer has no decorum “she been dead” wtf man

[@atiyah9369]

Did you see how her eyes closed when he said that.

[@1newness]

I thought how crass that was of him as well

[@dianagrannum4832]

Robyn has a very beautiful tone and calmness in her voice, that I appreciated.

[@katherinemartindale2022]

that vulnerable hurt that this lady is showing is true honest love. I know alot of you can relate. to all of you haters...your love or loves will come along and then you will understand.

[@Vallentina0325]

Katherine Martindale: Preach, my sister, preach. Tell it!

[@jdc7445]

A Song For You was one of the most beautiful touching tributes I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. I finished it in two days. Robyn truly brought Whitney’s spirit to life and their bond was so beautiful. If only Whitney walked in her truth and let Robyn love her, I know she would still be here. God bless Whitney’s soul and Robyn too!

[@42042O]

This woman can’t Rest In Peace. I feel so bad about her and Bobbi Christina. Just horrible.

[@oliviabellamy8494]

I agree with you I wish they would let her rest in peace

[@daffyduckfan4478]

420 420 For her telling her truth.

[@lglovespleasurebunny]

Whitney was a huge part of HER LIFE Too. She has a story tell about her life with whitney. She has every right

[@SmileyAdventures]

Huh????

[@jonest1395]

@@lglovespleasurebunny What about her own life? If she never was friends with Whitney, would she have written a book? No. It's about Whitney.

[@ScootieBootie15]

She really, truly loved Whitney on a spiritual level.

[@Tee-Kay_9708]

ScootieBootie15 , yes that’s that Agape Love...

[@beverlywilson4942]

@@Tee-Kay_9708 ^^^^

[@bobbieballinger3523]

Twin flames

[@whitneyfan9019]

Yes Bobby was annoying and child like. We saw that on being Bobby brown.

[@whitneyfan9019]

@Bruce Powell exactly!

[@BizzzyBee]

@sharon curry she married him because it looked good for her and Bobby's image - the Bad Boy and the Princess. She may have loved him but I honestly think she would have been with Robyn if the times were different.

[@bobby12348]

@sharon curry sometimes you don't know a person until you marry them🙎🏿‍♀️✌🏿

[@juniorchandler4669]

This “blame bobby thing is getting old”🤦🏽‍♂️

[@tremaine861]

The only person who had Whitney's best interests at heart! Others were worried about the church, their own pockets and what we would think of her.

[@AJ-yp6vx]

tremaine861 🙏🏾👏🏾

[@mpalmer7800]

This man is so antagonistic !!! This woman is genuine unlike all these fake people that distracted n destroyed her!!!

[@margaretjackson6426]

I hate it when the interviewer interrupts the person with another while they are answering the question just asked.

[@gloglogo2638]

This interviewer is the worse. It's the second time he's tried to indicate she and Whitney were estranged too.

[@raymatthews7624]

I am glad Bobby Brown, gave Robyn the credit she deserved.

[@ladyjaz6817]

We all should hope and pray to meet at least one person this genuine in our lives 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Vallentina0325]

Lady Jaz: I 'm old & still waiting for "my Robyn." Treasures like this don't come around too often!

[@septube26]

Robin was so lucky to have had that time with Whitney. The times were music was music.

[@jackieealom9019]

Robyn is smart and articulate! person! You can tell she is telling the truth, she never wavered on any questions! She just wanted the best for Whitney no matter what!

[@shadaviongrant7605]

6:06 you can hear people in the background laughing after she said Bobby was annoying🤔

[@BriaBarrows]

this interviewer is ruthless

[@GG-rk1bu]

Bobby was annoying...very annoying LMDAO!!!

[@jamaalshelton6793]

Watch the DOC u will see. He was immature and ignorant towards Robyn

[@LYBism]

@@jamaalshelton6793, well, if he was supposed to be her man and he knew that Robyn wanted her, I guess he had the right to be annoying. But, she said that like she STILL hates him, LOL!

[@mauricescribner7025]

he was her husband...what man sits there and says hmm welp my wife has a "female friend" and I'm ok with that

[@corneliuswhite5139]

that part!

[@corneliuswhite5139]

@@mauricescribner7025 you'd be surprised.

[@dkonbeljohnz9981]

SHE IS 100% TELLING THE TRUTH AND DOING SO IN THE UPMOST RESPECTFUL WAY

[@kishagreen6809]

The interviewer. Why he keep saying yeah with everything or mmhum??? Horrible. Has he ever done an interview??? Cringing!! Where's Oprah when you need her.???

[@shamarianharris5885]

Yes Oprah, Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, he needs practice.

[@LATINHANDS65]

If this had been Whitney about Robyn... Whitney would've let him have it.

[@keensterd3654]

Oprah is awful. She always interrupts and doesn't seem empathetic toward most of her guests.

[@reformer6666]

Oprah's just as bad.

[@jerry5888]

@@keensterd3654 Oprah is great! Stop hating...she does interrupt but she's great at what she does! She asks great questions, and a great conversationalist!

[@cvill03]

"Bobby was Annoying"

[@Nippyfit86]

Funny

[@tmason3409]

@@luvangelmyers2731 in that case, i guess Whitney slept with everyone in her camp because none of them were his biggest fans. Even a longtime background singer from the mid-late 1990s until 2010) of hers talked about how he tried to sleep with her. I wouldn't be surprised if Robyn's book talked about some other things that a couple of ladies she employed said he tried to do sexually to them. But shoot some jealousy from her past wouldn't be far fetched.

[@luvangelmyers2731]

T Mason 🙄 Blah! Blah!! And Robin, IN MY OPINION, is still wrong!!

[@tmason3409]

@@luvangelmyers2731 😂😂 blah blah blah then. Who said you couldn't have your opinion on her and who said u couldn't side with Bobby? I said it wasn't far fetched that she found him annoying for that reason. But hey blah lol

[@trolleybee5515]

T Mason she calls Bobby annoying because HE WOULD NOT STAND BY AND LET THIS CHIC UNDERMINE HIS MARRIAGE! And you think she’s justified in saying this crap 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

[@kettylouis]

Cissy Houston just passed out 😵!

[@Seriousthing13]

I read your comment too fast I thought it read Cissy passed away 😬. Whew!

[@clarisafarley8194]

Girl yes lol

[@JM-ou3yb]

I know what you meant by this and I know the people commenting know as well. Not slick. Say what you mean and mean what you say, don’t just toss a little pepper on something and assume you added flavor. Btw, Cissy loved Robyn. Not your life, not your issue. And if anyone thinks I went to far with this comment, check out her other comments.

[@elainebird58]

Looooool

[@bobby12348]

@@JM-ou3yb Wendy's mother is sick. She don't even know what's going on around her

[@jesserivera5559]

When I stop talking to someone over a decade and a half,I am not the same person, they are not the same person, and if I don't call you,then I can care less....Rip nippy ❤️

[@aminabinshafiq904]

jesse Rivera FACT

[@whitneyfan9019]

My exhusbands mother was molested and she never told anyone. Not her kids or her husband until recently when she had a mental breakdown. I don’t see why the Pat, Mary or Gary would lie about that.

[@itsnoahonfire]

Pat is a money hungry conniving beast. Gary follows her lead and Mary is Pats family member. They calculated that lie to get interest in their documentary because the other documentary was so well received. Robyn loved Whitney you can feel it in this interview. Whitney and Robyn were thick as thieves she trusted Robyn in ways she didnt even trust her family. She would have told Robyn. Pat Garland is a liar and the devil. Period.

[@whitneyfan9019]

@@itsnoahonfire You could be right but I don’t know these people to call them liars. So I’m still conflicted. We can see they were enablers. But Like I stated before my husbands mother was molested and she didn’t tell anyone until she had a mental break down. Robyn hasn’t been in Whitney’s life since 2000. A lot had went on between 2000-2012 with Whitney. I know Robyn was her best friend but maybe she didn’t want to share that with Robyn at the time. We will never know since Whitney is no longer here. But I understand what you are saying.

[@whitneyfan9019]

it happens more often then we think it does.

[@whitneyfan9019]

RHH04 I’m sure if the victim doesn’t tell anyone! Is it common? Maybe not! But it does indeed happen.

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

If what Gary says did happen why did he wait until 10 years after Dee Dee passed away

[@applesugar2051]

1:41 notice how the camera pans away when he says “dead”.

[@geneticallycurated]

It was as if his words slapped her face. Her emotions are definitely palpable as one commenter has stated.

[@leahjagger1309]

Whitney was lovely and her voice pierced a person's spirit! I miss her and only think of her music!

[@leslieburgess6985]

I would have NEVER said anything. If Whitney wanted us to know anything, she would have shared it before her death

[@jelani116]

This wasn't just about whitney it was also robyn story to be told...she kept silent for decade about it and choose the right time to share her story....i respect her for that....and beside who would have told robyn story if she had passed away hmmm no one would have been better than the author..

[@leslieburgess6985]

@@jelani116 Well then tell how you feel, not what you did. I personally feel she is full of it. And every story doesn't have to be told

[@jelani116]

@@leslieburgess6985 a co writer or author of a story doesn't say how they feel they give u facts...we the readers will examine what is been said and say what we feel about it cause we were not there in first place...anyways kudos to robyn she could have make millions more in the time of whitney peak if she had came forward with her story but she respected her relationship with whitney and never jeopardize her career.

[@leslieburgess6985]

@@jelani116 Im not talking from an authors view. We are speaking from a friendship. My friends have trusted me with things and I will NEVER speak on it. No I have never had an intimate relationship with any BUT we are close. I bet if they check on her finances she has no money.

[@ashleywatkins1258]

@@leslieburgess6985 It doesn't matter now what's done is done.

[@gb7251]

Robyn knows how to handle her business!!! She speaks with maturity, elegance, poise, and sincerity. That woman loves Whitney Houston forever and always - and you know this because of her esteemed words and intentional exhorting of her beloved friend. Y’all, they ain’t gonna knock O’girl off her game...She’s gonna speak her positive truth of her Whitney! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@akuapiatas]

I remember Robyn way back in the early days, she hasn't changed and is still very much on Whitney's camp.

[@motreble]

Thank you Robyn for shedding a positive light on your friendship with Whitney Houston!

[@herbsaint636]

"Whitney has been dead for 7 years now..." Robin closes her eyes and processes that. How insensitive is this fake Bryant Gumble.

[@bobby12348]

What?🤔

[@herbsaint636]

@@bobby12348 he said that in the beginning of the interview

[@herbsaint636]

@ 1:37 This fool makes the statement and Robin closes her eyes to process his statement

[@derricknregina]

I had to rewind it but she does close her eyes when he says the word dead. At that moment I knew she truly did love Whitney.

[@stephaniehachey4467]

Robyn was a true friend. She did an excellent job handling the interviews regarding her book which is a very good read.

[@SageMoon8495]

I don't know if Whitney loved her but this woman loved Whitney. You can hear, see and feel it as she speaks so eloquently of her memory. I pray if I ever have the good fortune to find love, he will speak of me with the same tenderness.

[@travpowell1986]

For those who think that she is doing for the clout, I think this interview here proves different. She really love Whitney as more than a friend. I do think that if Robyn was by Whitney’s side years prior to her death, I think the overcome would have been different. I think Whitney would have finished Rehab, go her voice back strong and clean up her image. I think her family was worst than her father, at least we all knew out loud he was money hungry, but I think her mother and older brother was chasing the fame using Whitney. They were envious because she had the fame and fortune that they both wanted. The other brother was using her for clout and notoriety... easy way to get into important place and all the drugs in the world. Pat, child that is another story. Bobby, I fell bad for him also because he was totally the blamed for a lot of things that Whitney was doing herself prior to meeting him. Yes, he career was stalled while Her went up. However, he took a lot of hits from the public about Whitney’s demised, yes he didn’t make it any better but it was all a disaster.

[@ramonabrunswick1259]

Thank you Robyn, we love you for being honest and loving Whitney

[@ericaccac]

This woman has a profound spiritual connection with Whitney. You can tell with every word shes saying that's its genuine and shes speaking with love. Cant say that for others who spoke on her behalf.

[@misterme9829]

Craig Melvin was a poor choice for this interview. His arrogance and condescending tone ruined what could have been a great interview. Congrats on dropping the ball.

[@TheIsambard82]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that I thought the interviewer's approach was fine. Given the previous comments on here, I was expecting something much rougher and more aggressive. He didn't interrupt or come across as nasty. I thought he did pretty well. Robyn was unclear- about how she and Whitney stayed in contact, about why she has chosen this particular moment to publish the book. She didn't really answer that. It does raise eyebrows. I thought the interviewer was respectful and asked some decent questions. I like Robyn but her answers weren't complete or even clear at times.

[@vmurt]

TheIsambard82 I agree. Her tone is evasive and rehearsed for the most part.

[@sammyytube5999]

Good question in the end to wrap up the interview "how are you doing...". Coming out like this with more details about the life of a legend and getting ready for the backlash can not be easy to deal with. But for sure you know that she has the truth about everything that she says on her side because she is solid in delivering it.

[@bobby12348]

I see nothing wrong that she did. She put a face to Whitney soul. Everyone else want to labor her as a drug addict . She did Justice for her friend. 🌹😊🙎🏿‍♀️

[@jofrances3296]

What a truly humble beautiful person Robin Crawford is so loyal to her beautiful friend, such depth of love 💓 for Whitney. The interview on the other hand certainly was lacking any depth other than what dirt can we dig up now. Great respect Robin to you, Whitney would be so proud of you 🙏❤️

[@bfears]

Thank you so much Robyn for finally sharing your truth (which I knew all along). Whitney would still be alive Today is people accepted the LGBTQ community. LONG LIVE WHITNEY HOUSTON!!! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU BABE!!

[@ahmad.tillery.1987]

RIP Whitney Houston 🙏😇💔

[@luvangelmyers2731]

Ahmad Tillery 🙏🏽💖🙏🏽PERIOD!!

[@JRenee-Sings]

How can she when people like this and others constantly trying to make money off of her ? 💰

[@ahmad.tillery.1987]

Trend Setter I believe Robyn is being honest and I believe she really loves Whitney and she just wants to clear her name.

[@JRenee-Sings]

@@ahmad.tillery.1987 That wasn't necessary though. Even if that's true, why go on a press tour and campaign, write a book and smear other people's names ??? Next, it will be a movie,...watch

[@LadySunflower1224]

Beautiful talented Queen a fan forever.❤💔

[@4evermistyblu]

This woman’s name has always been dragged around regarding Whitney Houston and she remained quiet and classy for years. So in my opinion, she has every right to tell her story on her time.

[@nathaniel9864]

"come to my world." That was powerful. Because Robyn was always behind the scenes, while Whitney dealt with a bunch of stuff.

[@RJS1974]

It’s annoying the way the interviewer says Yeah, yeah...

[@Deonce1971]

I know right, I hope he reads these comments

[@jennaweiss6019]

She comes across very well spoken and eloquent. I'm glad she didn't get aggravated when certain questions were asked. I'm just sad Whitney and Robyn didnt get to spend more time together 💕

[@lorettadeherrera4249]

I'll LOVE her FOREVER..still EMOTIONAL..💔💔💔💔💜

[@whyyoumad2061]

When is gayle gonna write her book about oprah??

[@Writeitout8]

💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@jamaalshelton6793]

Never lol. Oprah pay to well

[@mrlarry320]

💀😔💀😔💀😔😂😂😂😂

[@luvangelmyers2731]

why you mad 🤣🤣She so far up Oprah’s azz she can’t see straight, much less write a book💩👃🏽🤣

[@sharperry1]

Lol

[@angelacorrenti3299]

Let Whitney and her daughter RIP let's remember her for her wonderful talent and her beautiful daughter such a sad tragedy who care's about the detail's people need to leave this alone MOVE ON NOW PEOPLE ):

[@fresh_lumpia1696]

Robyn remained very composed despite his aggressive interview tactics.

[@lisamurphy6078]

Gayle King or Oprah should have done the interview.

[@christinamitchell6796]

Nooope not after that stunt Oprah pulled with Michael and then Gayle with R.kelly. I'd want someone sincere Oprah's fake she cares for herself. She interviewed Michael Jackson in the 90's acted as an understanding friend then turned and interviews the accuser's. Then she hangs out with known pedophiles takes pictures poses with them on there yacht and at events all while "exposing" Michael's indesscretions, please, that Oprah she's a piece of work. Don't buy into it, I used to I don't anymore. Don't get me wrong im not blind Michael was clearly sick and R.kelly definitely guilty. But Oprah NO not to me she's just as messy, I'm glad she did not get this interview.

[@JaraeMilay]

She speaks about Whitney with poise and consideration! Don’t come for this woman speaking HER truth 💕

[@jonest1395]

She has no truth. Stop this foolish talk. The only truth is THE truth. She has life experiences, but she is not the keeper of truth.

[@toniexum1126]

Robyn is thoughtful and guarded, yet honest who can blame her. People can be vicious! Whitney experienced life greatest gift, unconditional love...indeed WHITNEY is a shining STAR.