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****Chrisette Michele Reportedly Will Perform At Trump's Inauguration****
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I dont really keep up with folks personal lives on here but now I can put this post with a username.
Damn... You know shit is bad when White owned BET is up here posting Open Letters to you..
An Open Letter to Chrisette Michele
Sis...
Published 49 minutes ago
Dear Chrisette,
So, I’m guessing you haven’t noticed what a bootleg roundup Donald Trump has. You could fill a stadium with all the entertainers who turned him down. If for no other reason, I would imagine you’d have more respect for your career than to perform for his inauguration when so many of your contemporaries have steered so far away — including musicians you’ve worked closely with!
Why would you want to align yourself with an event that couldn’t even book a Bruce Springsteen cover band? Are you that hard up for a gig? I can’t imagine it will be worth the backlash from your core fans. At this point, I’m sure you’ve seen the response to the news. It’s not pretty. I think they call it “being dragged” over on Black Twitter.
Most of Trump’s supporters don’t know who you are. And that R&B set you’ve reportedly been asked to perform is going to be a snack break. Not a good chance you’ll bring in many new fans — and you’re going to lose many of the faithful ones you have.
Traditionally, entertainers are not paid to perform at inauguration events. So what is this about? Exposure? Are you honored to be asked? Even if you were asked after a 2016 singing contest finalist?
Money is the only reason why I could see you doing this. So if nothing else, I should hope this comes with decent-sized check. Actually, that’s still icky. If you know who this man is and you take his money, I don’t understand your choices.
Also, I read your open letter. It was problematic on many levels. But the saddest part was the very end, when you hashtagged "#nopoliticalgenius."
Clearly you’re not a political genius. Is that why you’re performing for Trump? Because you don’t know any better? That’s a lame cop-out and you know better. Have you taken a look at the people Trump has nominated for top cabinet positions? Google for just a few minutes and you’ll understand why this whole performance is a slap in the face to many. How many people has he nominated that look like you or your family or speak to the issues that align with your own? You’re 34 years old and you're admitting that you’re no political genius? This is not OK. You don’t need to be a genius. But you do need to be informed. Read a newspaper.
Chrisette, are you familiar with John Lewis? He’s a longtime politician and activist whose history goes back to marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Lewis was beat down by police while fighting for the rights of people of color. He’s a man who has the respect of many in Washington, both Republicans and Democrats. He recently gave an interview criticizing Trump and the legitimacy of his presidency. As usual, Trump jumped on Twitter to defend himself by denigrating Lewis. That is what Trump thinks of the people who have fought for your freedoms.
Sometimes, I get caught up in micro reasons why I don’t support Trump and refuse to normalize his presidency. His tweets. His speeches. Even his cabinet picks. It’s all troubling. But when I want to remind myself of who he really is, there is one story I can never forget or normalize. Here it is:
In May 1989, when you were just six years old, Donald Trump took out a full-page ad in four New York newspapers, urging the state to bring back the death penalty so that five teenagers convicted of rape — who were all of color, by the way — could be killed. The advertisement, filled with racially charged language, ended with the words: Bring Back The Death Penalty. And Bring Back Our Police!
All five of the young men, later dubbed The Central Park Five, were exonerated because of DNA evidence. But the president-elect you’ve agreed to perform for hasn’t backed down. As recently as October of last year, he still insisted that they were guilty.
Trump shows me who he is over and over again. I only wish you could somehow see it too.
Written by Aliya S. King
http://www.bet.com/music/2017/01/19/an-open-letter-to-chrisette-michele.html
An Open Letter to Chrisette Michele
Sis...
Published 49 minutes ago
Dear Chrisette,
So, I’m guessing you haven’t noticed what a bootleg roundup Donald Trump has. You could fill a stadium with all the entertainers who turned him down. If for no other reason, I would imagine you’d have more respect for your career than to perform for his inauguration when so many of your contemporaries have steered so far away — including musicians you’ve worked closely with!
Why would you want to align yourself with an event that couldn’t even book a Bruce Springsteen cover band? Are you that hard up for a gig? I can’t imagine it will be worth the backlash from your core fans. At this point, I’m sure you’ve seen the response to the news. It’s not pretty. I think they call it “being dragged” over on Black Twitter.
Most of Trump’s supporters don’t know who you are. And that R&B set you’ve reportedly been asked to perform is going to be a snack break. Not a good chance you’ll bring in many new fans — and you’re going to lose many of the faithful ones you have.
Traditionally, entertainers are not paid to perform at inauguration events. So what is this about? Exposure? Are you honored to be asked? Even if you were asked after a 2016 singing contest finalist?
Money is the only reason why I could see you doing this. So if nothing else, I should hope this comes with decent-sized check. Actually, that’s still icky. If you know who this man is and you take his money, I don’t understand your choices.
Also, I read your open letter. It was problematic on many levels. But the saddest part was the very end, when you hashtagged "#nopoliticalgenius."
Clearly you’re not a political genius. Is that why you’re performing for Trump? Because you don’t know any better? That’s a lame cop-out and you know better. Have you taken a look at the people Trump has nominated for top cabinet positions? Google for just a few minutes and you’ll understand why this whole performance is a slap in the face to many. How many people has he nominated that look like you or your family or speak to the issues that align with your own? You’re 34 years old and you're admitting that you’re no political genius? This is not OK. You don’t need to be a genius. But you do need to be informed. Read a newspaper.
Chrisette, are you familiar with John Lewis? He’s a longtime politician and activist whose history goes back to marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Lewis was beat down by police while fighting for the rights of people of color. He’s a man who has the respect of many in Washington, both Republicans and Democrats. He recently gave an interview criticizing Trump and the legitimacy of his presidency. As usual, Trump jumped on Twitter to defend himself by denigrating Lewis. That is what Trump thinks of the people who have fought for your freedoms.
Sometimes, I get caught up in micro reasons why I don’t support Trump and refuse to normalize his presidency. His tweets. His speeches. Even his cabinet picks. It’s all troubling. But when I want to remind myself of who he really is, there is one story I can never forget or normalize. Here it is:
In May 1989, when you were just six years old, Donald Trump took out a full-page ad in four New York newspapers, urging the state to bring back the death penalty so that five teenagers convicted of rape — who were all of color, by the way — could be killed. The advertisement, filled with racially charged language, ended with the words: Bring Back The Death Penalty. And Bring Back Our Police!
All five of the young men, later dubbed The Central Park Five, were exonerated because of DNA evidence. But the president-elect you’ve agreed to perform for hasn’t backed down. As recently as October of last year, he still insisted that they were guilty.
Trump shows me who he is over and over again. I only wish you could somehow see it too.
Written by Aliya S. King
http://www.bet.com/music/2017/01/19/an-open-letter-to-chrisette-michele.html
LOL... Damn this Song has an entirely different meaning now... HAHAHAHAAA 
She got 750K to do that gig. I hope Questlove is ready to shell that out.
I've always hated open letters. unless you send it directly to the person, the shit is just attention whoring.
That's it??
On point like a mofo.
Like I said, I don't support what's she's doing, but are u gonna pay her not to perform or are u just gonna stay big mad on a message board? Lol. I ain't heard shit from her since Aston Martin music. Idk if she's been working or not but like I said, we ain't knockin hoes for gettin smutted out on camera, how can we knock her? When was the last time u bought a chrissette mischelle album? I'll wait.
And I'll still say it, FUCK Donald trump
Truth is we live in a country where people can be bought and sold. None of those black people who met with Donald trump or are performing at his inauguration represent me or my people. So fuck em and let em enjoy that money while it last
I know I'm new in this thread but she gonna Be Ok.
I like her music. It was fresh and I can dig what she is trying to do with Rich Hipster. Chrisette is def about her music and her craft and I can respect that.
I'm not going to say she is right...or wrong...but I talked it out earlier. Sing some songs with meaning. Be voiceful with meaning. But I don't think that is going to happen here. I just wish chick would be honest and say "I need this money to continue to sign artists to Rich Hipster and to fund the initiatives we want to take". You know you being used, so use the user. But you singing at this thing does not bridge a gap. It just doesn't.
Right. It doesn't. That's that spin. In the long run she's cutting off her nose to spite her face. What good will it do to take that money if it causes your base to turn their backs on you?
Dang. Both of these heifers are delusional and dumb as a rock.
Big ol' Dick sucking lips!
She a ride or die friend because she's cosigning that fuck shit....
But not necessarily a good friend because she's cosigning that fuck shit...
*two cents*
Shut up! She need that check, shut that "bridging the gap" bullshit up!...
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Lil Mo is still alive? and Muslim? oh yeah? well, guess what? Nobody cares....fuck her and Chrisette whatever her name is..
Anyone make mention of her changing her twitter header promoting her album? That wasnt there the day this thread was created.
Yep!! Get that check Sista Chrisette. Maybe she'll ride shotgun with Stacey Dash on FoxNews one day. Even more
All of em are puppets. Most folks just had a hard time seeing the strings behind Obamas back because he has melanin....lol
Bill, Bush, Obama, Trump etc etc..... all of them were/are more so interested in building their clout and explioting the politician hustle more than they are being Presidents/serving the people. The people who are really concerned about the people on the bottom dont make it to those positions nor do they survive their terms.
It is what it is.
Me and mines are gonna be good no matter whose in office.
Yep!! Get that check Sista Chrisette. Maybe she'll ride shotgun with Stacey Dash on FoxNews one day. Even more
All of em are puppets. Most folks just had a hard time seeing the strings behind Obamas back because he has melanin....lol
Bill, Bush, Obama, Trump etc etc..... all of them were/are more so interested in building their clout and explioting the politician hustle more than they are being Presidents/serving the people. The people who are really concerned about the people on the bottom dont make it to those positions nor do they survive their terms.
It is what it is.
Me and mines are gonna be good no matter whose in office.
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3 doors down
lmfao
that should be the name of the effort to get A- list celebs to perform
sorry
you gotta go 3 doors down
lmfao
that should be the name of the effort to get A- list celebs to perform
sorry
you gotta go 3 doors down
That's it?
I can't stand lil Mo.
And what do you mean K. Michelle'd??? That false toofed heaux got blackballed???
Did she just mention "INTEGRITY" in her lil' rant.?.. FAIL !!!!!
Anyone make mention of her changing her twitter header promoting her album? That wasnt there the day this thread was created.
Yep!! Get that check Sista Chrisette. Maybe she'll ride shotgun with Stacey Dash on FoxNews one day. Even more
All of em are puppets. Most folks just had a hard time seeing the strings behind Obamas back because he has melanin....lol
Bill, Bush, Obama, Trump etc etc..... all of them were/are more so interested in building their clout and explioting the politician hustle more than they are being Presidents/serving the people. The people who are really concerned about the people on the bottom dont make it to those positions nor do they survive their terms.
It is what it is.
Me and mines are gonna be good no matter whose in office.
THEY ARE ARE PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EX- HEADS OF STATES, WHO HAVE TO SHOW A UNITED FRONT AND KEEP THE PEACE (IN THE BENEFIT OF THE COUNTRY..THE ONLY REASON WHY BARACK WOULD ENTERTAIN TRUMP AND SEEK TO HELP HIS TRANSITION TEAM ,AFTER ALL TRUMP DID AND SAID ABOUT HIM).,
.....GUESS WHAT?? THEY ARE OBLIGATED TO , I AM NOT !! FUCK YOU AND AND FUCK THEM !!
Cash Rules Everything Around Me. Cream dollar dollar bill y'all. Money IS GOD!!!! Can't do shit about Trumps' ass in office take advantage of the situation. Standing around with your fist in the air and talking about it is going to produce you what? Economics is our problem a lack of economics overwhelmingly around the country I see more poverty than I did as a child. We've survived worse than Trump don't let the propaganda get you twisted we still have to survive.
Chrisette Michele reportedly joins list of performers willing to weather the Trump inaugural storm
Christie D'ZurillaDonald Trump’s inauguration festivities, joining Toby Keith, Sam Moore and others at the Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration on Thursday night.
The 2009 Grammy winner took the gig a week ago, but, according to a New York Daily News source, her camp has been keeping it “a big secret” to avoid the onslaught of criticism that has been directed toward inauguration-friendly entertainers.
A rep for Michele didn’t respond immediately to an L.A. Times request for confirmation.
Among the other entertainers weathering the storm are 16-year-old “America’s Got Talent” runner-up Jackie Evancho, who’ll sing the national anthem at the swearing-in and told “Good Morning America” on Wednesday that she has “a lot of positivity from my family and that’s really what matters.”
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/
The same time you can show proof that that bitch got 750k for that shit maybe same time questllove has to answer your retarded question
What was jay-z with a hoodie talking bout?
funny how yall can be on a porn board, where we reward women with cash for fucking, calling a woman who's entire career is based on singing love songs and uplifting Black women, and calling her a bitch for singing at an inauguration. Talk about integrity. And to add to it, your sig is A group of guys who are rich off gangsta rap. Clearly yall can see how stupid and hypocritical this whole conversation is. She will sing for 25 minutes today, go home, and move on with her life. Trump will gain nothing from her doing it, yall will gain or lose anything from it, and if you want to go see her in concert when she comes she will be singing for you. If youve never gone to see her at all in the first place, I really don't see how you can be talking about boycotting her, cuz you never gave her a dime in the first place. I like havng barber shop discussions in here and sharing information, but the fake ass revolutions in here are laughable. Questioning the integrity of a woman ON A PORN BOARD. One named Blackgirl online- meaning its CENTERED on Black women who fuck for money LMAO.I love this place
Again show me proof of YOUR claim that bitch got 750k for singing for your rapist president.
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