Celebrity Underrated - The Florence Ballard Story

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  • @CelebrityUnderrated
    @CelebrityUnderrated  3 роки тому +168

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    • @cinnamonspice4389
      @cinnamonspice4389 3 роки тому +7

      Keep up doing your best work my friend.

    • @Kikyolover9
      @Kikyolover9 3 роки тому +6

      Thank you so much for doing this and I was wondering if you could do one on singer Sylvester?

    • @MichOfg1123
      @MichOfg1123 3 роки тому +4

      🙏🏾

    • @kortneyharris4096
      @kortneyharris4096 3 роки тому +3

      Do melvin edmonds of after 7 that will be a good story

    • @kortneyharris4096
      @kortneyharris4096 3 роки тому +5

      Inxs michael hutchence that a good story

  • @marvinwhittaker1320
    @marvinwhittaker1320 3 роки тому +91

    Florence Ballard is the real reason why The Supremes got together, and she put the group together.

  • @binkyfaith
    @binkyfaith 3 роки тому +63

    Florence was so pretty😞

  • @homehere9817
    @homehere9817 3 роки тому +466

    She didn’t look big at all in any of these pics!! She didn’t even need to loose weight from what I can see here!! Rip Queen!

  • @4074092899
    @4074092899 3 роки тому +282

    I'm young and she passed 20 years before I was born. But I took a strong liking to her I did so much research on her. My heart breaks knowing how her life ended. My heart aches for her. She'll never be forgotten. I love you so much Ms Ballard.

    • @larhondaburchett3271
      @larhondaburchett3271 3 роки тому +26

      Same here! For some reason I'm fascinated with the whole Motown era. I think it's bcuz I grew up listening to them. My Dad had ALLLLLL their albums! The Supremes, The Vandellas, The Temptations, etc. But there was something about Ms. Ballard that touched me. Her story was so tragic. Have u seen the videos with her daughters? It's on UA-cam.

    • @jayhendricks67
      @jayhendricks67 3 роки тому +11

      I Love Flo and Mary if Flo would have held out like Mary told her to Jean Terrell would have taken Diana's place and they wouldn't have missed a Beat

    • @4074092899
      @4074092899 3 роки тому +9

      @@jayhendricks67 well you know what? I'm infatuated with her. My heart aches so bad and I never met this woman and it hurts even more because I never will. (But never say never)

    • @donaldtramp3861
      @donaldtramp3861 3 роки тому +1

      I feel the same way about Travon Martine RIP to all! I love you Travon❤️❤️❤️

    • @Nokzima
      @Nokzima 2 роки тому +9

      I like her much better than Diana Ross. Her was definitely stronger and soulful... Yeah I looked up a lot of information about her as well. Very sad she was the most talented and most underrated.😰

  • @craigdavis5407
    @craigdavis5407 3 роки тому +125

    Motown did Miss Ballard real dirty man.

  • @jaesease4738
    @jaesease4738 3 роки тому +429

    Florence was the Real Queen of The Supremes!! I hate how they did her. May she forever rest is peace. ❤️🙏🏽

  • @mariaflores3219
    @mariaflores3219 10 місяців тому +11

    RIP Florence, Fantastic singer beautiful we miss you, A legend🙏🙏🙏

  • @ayanagray3853
    @ayanagray3853 3 роки тому +187

    Is it me or Florence Ballard and Tammy Terrell had it hard in their days. I feel so bad. These women just wanted respect and love

    • @Tiajones333
      @Tiajones333 3 роки тому +4

      Yes

    • @blazinbadzulanetwork2066
      @blazinbadzulanetwork2066 3 роки тому +4

      Omg . Yessss😢😣

    • @Irene-qe5hu
      @Irene-qe5hu 3 роки тому +5

      Absolutely!

    • @SwisherGutsLLC
      @SwisherGutsLLC 3 роки тому +11

      A lot of women in the industry had it hard during that time, it’s insane!!

    • @timmy841212
      @timmy841212 2 роки тому +2

      @Ken Zeleny She died in her SUBURBAN HOME in Detroit’s middle class. 😒

  • @shakiriarichardson7322
    @shakiriarichardson7322 3 роки тому +72

    I think Flo never got over that rape and them not getting her help and rushing her back to work was too much for her Rest In Peace to her

    • @Shelly6969
      @Shelly6969 2 роки тому +19

      they didn't have the resources for victims of rape sexual assault and molestation back then and mental health and counseling services to help her cope and be able to have a good life if they did she would be here today they didn't even have resources for domestic violence victims that's why Francine Hughes did what she did which led to the book and movie The Burning Bed

    • @shakiriarichardson7322
      @shakiriarichardson7322 2 роки тому +5

      @@Shelly6969 understandable I get it now

    • @Shelly6969
      @Shelly6969 2 роки тому +11

      @@shakiriarichardson7322 yes they need more services and resources for victims of rape molestation sexual assault and domestic violence to help them out i was a victim of domestic violence but I was lucky to get out because of my family also mental health resources should be available

    • @christienelson1437
      @christienelson1437 Рік тому +2

      They would have blamed her and her chances for a good marriage would have been poor. I doubt the football star got into any trouble over the incident. God Bless her for she must have lived in fear.🙏🙏🙏💕

    • @lindawatts5731
      @lindawatts5731 11 місяців тому

      It's sad to see how many of these stars were raped or abused by black men. Women really didn't have much say in them days, people would just turn a blind eye. What's even worse watching UA-cam channel Viral Crimes how many black women are getting killed due to Domestic violence, we need to do better.

  • @Keshia.means.GreatJoy
    @Keshia.means.GreatJoy 3 роки тому +310

    Flo was the real queen of the Supremes. Her voice wad beatiful..she had to deal with so many unfair cards in life💝 R.I.P Florence Ballard

    • @monicamclean8609
      @monicamclean8609 3 роки тому +25

      Florence Ballard had a very powerful voice rest in peace

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +3

      That's life!

    • @804smiles
      @804smiles 3 роки тому +13

      Facts but it goes 2 show that if u may not fit perfectly into their vision of what they think a female should look like ya talent might not matter as a black queen smdh its sad!

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +3

      @@804smiles I'm sorry. I didn't understand a word you said, come on.

    • @Chloeceegaming..7253
      @Chloeceegaming..7253 3 роки тому +11

      @@edglebennett6312 I understood everything he said. He is right! That is exactly what happened to Flo..

  • @johnjohn76
    @johnjohn76 3 роки тому +282

    Great Job. Don’t forget to mention also that Berry Gordy utilized “payola” nation wide to DJs NOT to play Florence Ballard’s record when she went solo. Berry IMO was something else he’s not the hero ppl make him out to be. He did this amongst other things to literally destroy Flo personally and professionally. In an interview years ago on Flo. A friend of hers said that she wholeheartedly believes Flo died of a broken heart 💔. Smh.

    • @oluhamilton2121
      @oluhamilton2121 3 роки тому +12

      Here's the thing. If you can generate PAPER, it creates a layer of IMMUNITY in the public and the media. The ELITES DGaFFFFFF!

    • @stacynels4
      @stacynels4 3 роки тому +25

      I agree Miss Flo Died of a broken heart....

    • @sparx180
      @sparx180 3 роки тому +23

      johnjohn76 Berry did Flo dirty.

    • @catspaw3092
      @catspaw3092 3 роки тому +26

      Yeah, Gordy got too big for his britches he really thought he was the big an on campus he was a real piece of work no doubt Florence wasn't the only person he screwed over. He wouldn't dare show up at her funeral himself because he knew everyone would tear him to pieces.

    • @rogerfournier6410
      @rogerfournier6410 3 роки тому +21

      Florence died of a broken heart, she was defamed by manager Berry for many years.

  • @graemetaylor1765
    @graemetaylor1765 3 роки тому +55

    I've always thought Florence was badly treated but didn't realise it was that bad!! God bless RIP 🌹🌹she was brilliant!! 🌼

    • @deloreswillis9224
      @deloreswillis9224 Рік тому +1

      Amen🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @homiedclown1885
    @homiedclown1885 3 роки тому +364

    Brother we need a Tammy Terrell and Ottis Redding. Good job as usual.

  • @sparksup327
    @sparksup327 3 роки тому +165

    "When Flo from The Supremes died, Diana Ross cried, many ppl say that she was laughing inside"-Nas...

  • @jaysinger9941
    @jaysinger9941 3 роки тому +54

    On February 8th,2021,
    we lost the great Mary Wilson.
    She is now reunited with Florence,
    her son Rafael who died in a car accident in 1994,and all of the other Motown artists that are no longer with us.

  • @avibecalledblessed7503
    @avibecalledblessed7503 3 роки тому +193

    Diana Ross did her dirty..😔 May she rest in peace.

  • @beelove708
    @beelove708 3 роки тому +214

    I always thought it was some mess around her death. Especially a heart attack out of nowhere at 32 years old. That didn't make any sense to me. Now hearing she was about to sue Barry Gordy, it ALL makes sense to me now. RIP Florence Ballard. She was a real one.

    • @divinewilliams3055
      @divinewilliams3055 3 роки тому +40

      and would have been interesting to see what she had written in her book which vanished

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +20

      Berry Gordy. Florence was an alcoholic and didn't take care of herself and she had a thug for a Husband who didn't have her best interest for her. I'm sure Flo had a little of catatonic depression going on due to her being raped, it's such a sad story.

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +28

      It's too sad. I wish things had worked out better for her.

    • @KANIDATE
      @KANIDATE 3 роки тому +25

      What are u talking about??? Ppl have heart attacks "out of no where" everyday so I dont see how it doesn't make any sense to you and on top of that she was a drinker.....

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +5

      Thank you!!!!!

  • @Midnightdarkness-jr2yz
    @Midnightdarkness-jr2yz 3 роки тому +62

    Florence ballard deserved so much more. The industry failed her🥺

    • @0Lu.Lu0
      @0Lu.Lu0 Рік тому

      Her "own people" failed her.

    • @donalddavis6689
      @donalddavis6689 Рік тому +1

      What The Celebrities Should Do Are To Go Support.Mrs. Florence Ballard Daughters And See How They're Doing? 2023

  • @mindyourmess4386
    @mindyourmess4386 3 роки тому +421

    Something about her death never sat right with me. You've touched on a few Motown artists, you might as well go ahead and do a Motown Series we need one on Mary Wells.

    • @kayshawnsimmons6822
      @kayshawnsimmons6822 3 роки тому +36

      I'm here for a Motown series 👀🍿☕

    • @valvacious2793
      @valvacious2793 3 роки тому +39

      Mind - I read Florence was writing a tell all book about the dirty secrets of Motown. Maybe they killed her by injecting her with a substance.

    • @Kikyolover9
      @Kikyolover9 3 роки тому +9

      I agree

    • @Blackoleander623
      @Blackoleander623 3 роки тому +25

      I want to know way more about this case. And can you imagine the amount of secrets we don’t know about this already wicked Industry

    • @mindyourmess4386
      @mindyourmess4386 3 роки тому +30

      @@valvacious2793 it seems like all the people coming out with a tell all book, mysteriously pass away. Jermaine Stewart, Kim Porter, Florence Ballard, and the list goes on

  • @msladylibra8373
    @msladylibra8373 3 роки тому +120

    I clicked on so fast when i saw this it was a shame the way life went for Florence Ballatd 😞

  • @dezerismith7529
    @dezerismith7529 Рік тому +14

    She was so pretty and died so young, rest in Love Florence Ballard.

  • @ResilientBeing1987
    @ResilientBeing1987 3 роки тому +120

    Mary Wilson's best book about The Supremes is called Dreamgirl and Supreme Faith: My Life as a Supreme. One of the best books I've ever read.

    • @dbrown9495
      @dbrown9495 3 роки тому +9

      Yes, those were two darn good books!

    • @Moonewitch
      @Moonewitch 3 роки тому +9

      Mary. 💔💔💔

    • @donalddavis6689
      @donalddavis6689 3 роки тому +8

      I Had The Book!! Back In The Day!! Mary Wilson Book.. ( Dream Girl - My Life As A Supreme ).. That Book Tells You Everything From Day One To Florence Ballard Being Mistreated - To Cindy Birdsong 🐦 Leaving Patti LaBelle And The Bluebells - Joining The Group - The Supremes.. That Mary Wilson Had To Write ✍ And Tell The World 🌎 About.. Not Trying To Take Nothing From Diana Ross!! But The Truth Are The Truth ⚖ ⚖.

    • @WestsidePiFF
      @WestsidePiFF 3 роки тому +5

      Thanks! I will definitely read that.

    • @imannonymous7707
      @imannonymous7707 3 роки тому +6

      Good book

  • @normanberry8071
    @normanberry8071 2 роки тому +20

    She was the prettiest one in my opinion

  • @beardifull462
    @beardifull462 3 роки тому +124

    The music get's me every time

  • @georginahawcroft8044
    @georginahawcroft8044 3 роки тому +33

    Florence Ballard was very natural beauty I loved her smile and she had the best voice x

    • @lillianmunster4734
      @lillianmunster4734 Рік тому +1

      I agree 💯 pretty face, great voice, she smiled alot...a beautiful smile Awesome!! Missing ya Flo (Blondie).SIP

  • @allan9603
    @allan9603 3 роки тому +33

    Horrific how Dianna Ross treated this woman!

    • @lindakahler4799
      @lindakahler4799 7 місяців тому +1

      Diana was ambitious and had a baby with Berry

  • @Mobjodymoe
    @Mobjodymoe 3 роки тому +143

    So the effie character was inspired by Florence! I never knew that R.I.P to a Legend

    • @honeydip1985
      @honeydip1985 3 роки тому +12

      Right, I had to put two and two together. I was like oh okay Dream Girls was based off of them. I kind of knew, but then again I was like naw it isn’t about them.

    • @tyliekinc.
      @tyliekinc. 3 роки тому +16

      The movie Dreamgirls Jamie Foxx as Curtis based on Berry Gordy, Beyoncé as Deena, Jennifer Hudson as Effie, Anika as Lorrell, The movie is basically a story about Berry, Diana, Flo & Mary but with name changes

    • @tyliekinc.
      @tyliekinc. 3 роки тому +12

      Kevin B. Saunders I wish that happened to Florence in real life like how Effie got her act together & made a comeback in the 2006 movie

    • @Mobjodymoe
      @Mobjodymoe 3 роки тому +5

      @ I would say "Purposely" ! Both Jennifer Holiday & Hudson were big girls with powerful voices. In the story of the Supremes Barry claimed Flo was getting heavy, so it all makes sense now.

    • @alexandradillard2077
      @alexandradillard2077 3 роки тому +6

      Yes. Jennifer Holiday was upset with Jennifer Hudson for thanking, and paying tribute to, Florence Ballard. Watch her Unsung.

  • @awesomestar7597
    @awesomestar7597 3 роки тому +58

    Flo would’ve been the lead in the 90s because of her looks and her soulful voice. They need a biopic about her asap

    • @LM-he7eb
      @LM-he7eb 3 роки тому +8

      She’d have done well in the 80s & 90s. This was around the time Whitney was appreciated. She’d have been appreciated too

    • @joshuadurham1257
      @joshuadurham1257 2 роки тому +2

      Yes she did

    • @jamberry8026
      @jamberry8026 2 роки тому +2

      Berry Gordy paid the dj's to not play her records.

  • @aarondigby5054
    @aarondigby5054 Рік тому +16

    Florence Ballad is a legend. Forever and always.

  • @Gjoshfreeman
    @Gjoshfreeman Рік тому +4

    Needless to say Florence Ballard will always be remembered ,I'm 33 years old and I grew up listening to the Supremes, legendary group that broke barriers and made history.... RIP to the beautiful and iconic Florence Ballard❣️❣️

  • @genevamccormick9441
    @genevamccormick9441 3 роки тому +41

    Yesss finally florence ballard... Thank you!!

  • @lorrainethomas788
    @lorrainethomas788 3 роки тому +67

    Thank You!!! Omg I Love Her! She deserved so much more 💖

    • @DHolla-cg6wb
      @DHolla-cg6wb 3 роки тому +3

      A biopic is long overdue for them!!

  • @dmusoke58
    @dmusoke58 3 роки тому +108

    That was dirty how Flo and Mary were treated especially Flo

  • @MichOfg1123
    @MichOfg1123 3 роки тому +60

    One of my favorite channels

    • @empresserica
      @empresserica 3 роки тому +9

      Mine too. He does a great job and is a great researcher.

    • @MichOfg1123
      @MichOfg1123 3 роки тому +4

      empressericaL couldn’t agree more

    • @msladylibra8373
      @msladylibra8373 3 роки тому +5

      Mine too

  • @jasminehill6312
    @jasminehill6312 3 роки тому +99

    Poor Flo! I wouldn't have been able to take the emotional and verbal abuse from Barry Gordy either!!! I'm glad that her legacy lives on.

  • @beautyme3478
    @beautyme3478 3 роки тому +128

    All these ppl that were around her when things were good couldn’t help her when she needed it... sad

    • @septiawoman2911
      @septiawoman2911 3 роки тому +20

      I agree. When Florence began spiraling down, Berry Gordy COULD HAVE intervened and gotten her the help that she needed instead of berating her and then booting her out of the group. Florence will ALWAYS be fondly remembered. There IS a reason why Diane Ross is called "Dirty Dianna." Oh yes, and the song "Buttered Popcorn" sung by Florence WAS the shit!

    • @insatiableladii7695
      @insatiableladii7695 3 роки тому +17

      Thats how it goes in the industry

    • @richardbullis156
      @richardbullis156 3 роки тому +6

      Dirty Diana

    • @joshuadurham1257
      @joshuadurham1257 2 роки тому +1

      That's why? Michael jackson aka the king of pop wrote the song in bad album 87 dirty Diana

  • @jerryblair4106
    @jerryblair4106 Рік тому +9

    Florence my favorite Surpreme what a talent we miss you a legend RIP.

  • @quet7019
    @quet7019 3 роки тому +147

    Diana knew damn well she could’ve looked for Flo’s children..OR given them a small percentage of HER royalties, especially considering their history..Flo’s story is so tragic. May she Rest In Peace.

    • @kayshawnsimmons6822
      @kayshawnsimmons6822 3 роки тому +35

      Diana, Berry Gordy, and the entertainment game is to dirty and greedy 😈🤛

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +19

      You really need to do your research. Diana Ross did help with Flows children and also helped Mary Wilson, but nobody wants to talk about that.

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +9

      Show business is a business!!!!

    • @quet7019
      @quet7019 3 роки тому +24

      Edgle Bennett Per the story that was told she didn’t do much and that information came from Flo’s children..so miss me with the do your research bull.

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +12

      @@quet7019 with all due respect. You must do your research. Diana Ross did set up trust funds for Flo' s children and also helped out Mary Wilson. It's true look it up for yourself, if not you're just a Diana Ross Hater!!!! And if so I understand, most people really dislike Ms. Ross, that's your choice, it's been over 69 years. But I understand where you're coming from, but there's much more to the story.

  • @TheGhettoSnobSeries
    @TheGhettoSnobSeries 3 роки тому +56

    Mary Wilson was such a cutie pie! I never realized that until now. She was the prettiest in the group to me. Florence was cute too though. Very sad story.

    • @valvacious2793
      @valvacious2793 3 роки тому +3

      The ghetto - Mary dated Tome Jones and Steve McQueen

    • @twalston01
      @twalston01 3 роки тому +9

      Thank you, Flo was nice looking but Mary was the prettiest of the three. I’m sure it’s the light skin thing

    • @valvacious2793
      @valvacious2793 3 роки тому +9

      @@twalston01 - I think beauty is in the eye of the beholder. All three were attractive women.

    • @moneyparadise1252
      @moneyparadise1252 3 роки тому +11

      DIANA WAS NOT CUTE. SHE LOOK FUNNY

    • @kamaldonadelle4305
      @kamaldonadelle4305 3 роки тому +3

      @@twalston01 I agree. I do think Mary was the prettiest of the three.

  • @Heavenlyyyyyyyy
    @Heavenlyyyyyyyy 3 роки тому +24

    Florence was gorgeous. A true talented black woman. Thank you for uploading this one in particular. Shout out to j.hudson for acknowledging her!👑👑

  • @monicamclean8609
    @monicamclean8609 3 роки тому +69

    Rest in peace f Florence Ballard you will forever be missed 😭😭😭

  • @SheTwice
    @SheTwice 3 роки тому +175

    Faith Evans would be PERFECT to play Florence Ballard! And Taraji P. Henson should play Tammi Terrell! Yes yes!

    • @SheTwice
      @SheTwice 3 роки тому +3

      @Frederick Wells I know baby but Hollywood can make her look younger

    • @Tiajones333
      @Tiajones333 3 роки тому

      Yea

    • @michaelwilliams7822
      @michaelwilliams7822 3 роки тому +4

      @@SheTwice,yes they can!

    • @IAmBRenee
      @IAmBRenee 2 роки тому +8

      Latoya lucket favors Flo a lot

    • @jasminemonroe5784
      @jasminemonroe5784 2 роки тому +5

      Taraji would be perfect for Tammi💎💜

  • @lexdee523
    @lexdee523 3 роки тому +51

    Florence had a voice to die for and I truly believe Diana was jealous of Florence voice. I've always believed that even though it was never mentioned. I also wouldn't be surprised that Diana had a major influence on Barry to get rid of Florence. I was 12 years old when Florence died. We lived right up the street from the funeral home that held her service. Me, my mom and younger sister attended her funeral. That day I'll never forget. It was actually packed with people coming n going.

  • @DevanteMcDaniel
    @DevanteMcDaniel 3 роки тому +184

    I hope & pray Florence Ballard's sister finds out what happened to her sister! The truth needs to come out!

    • @MissKeeyaShowBlog
      @MissKeeyaShowBlog 3 роки тому +9

      I think her sister died to

    • @weirdlyuniquebih632
      @weirdlyuniquebih632 3 роки тому +5

      What happened?

    • @DevanteMcDaniel
      @DevanteMcDaniel 3 роки тому +6

      @@weirdlyuniquebih632
      It's in the video....

    • @divinewilliams3055
      @divinewilliams3055 3 роки тому +6

      maxines book didnt say anything that a florence fan didnt already know. i had high hopes for that book but was very disappointed

    • @alexandradillard2077
      @alexandradillard2077 3 роки тому +5

      @@divinewilliams3055 I heard about her sister's book, that's why I didn't buy it. I read the book by Peter Benjaminson.

  • @leorodriguez3762
    @leorodriguez3762 3 роки тому +37

    My grandma met her in Memphis back in the day she said she was so beautiful

  • @oldieseras5539
    @oldieseras5539 2 роки тому +21

    Florence you will always be remembered and never forgotten ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @darrylruiz2573
    @darrylruiz2573 Рік тому +7

    Florence and Tammi Terrell were my favorite Motown ladies they met sad endings and after all these years I still.♥️ them RIP Mary

  • @niesaabbey7411
    @niesaabbey7411 3 роки тому +51

    Yassss!!!! And It's 31 Minutes Long!!! ❤❤❤

  • @dbrown9495
    @dbrown9495 3 роки тому +11

    A legend and left her mark at 32!! None could replace her. She truly reigned supreme!

    • @joytimmons
      @joytimmons 28 днів тому

      She was replaced by Cindy.

  • @darrellhansen7268
    @darrellhansen7268 3 роки тому +33

    Florence was beautiful gifted and left us too soon. Her music is and will be eternal.

  • @LuvScorpio
    @LuvScorpio 3 роки тому +82

    5'7" 195 lbs was actually big back then. People were a lot smaller back in the day. Flo's story always touched my heart just like Tammi Terrell's. I've never cared for Diana Ross, she's a shady messy heffa.

  • @adelaidarodriquez5976
    @adelaidarodriquez5976 3 роки тому +16

    Florence was so beautiful .

    • @michaelwilliams7822
      @michaelwilliams7822 3 роки тому +2

      I see a slight resemblance between her and Mariah Carey.

  • @joseheredia2609
    @joseheredia2609 3 роки тому +43

    Love your channel 🙏🏽🙏🏽✊🏽✊🏽

  • @kundanlini1
    @kundanlini1 2 роки тому +12

    Im from Detroit. Thanks for doing a great job on Florence. She attended my HS. Northwestern where she dropped out. You taught me things about her I didn't know and I'm a Historian my degree is in History. Great work!!

  • @insatiableladii7695
    @insatiableladii7695 3 роки тому +27

    Diana eyebrows are killing me right now, each pic of her, they are different

  • @teashiaincrediibleh.3646
    @teashiaincrediibleh.3646 3 роки тому +10

    I'm 5'7 and weigh 195 lbs. LOVE U FLO! ❤❤😘😘

  • @Chloeceegaming..7253
    @Chloeceegaming..7253 3 роки тому +42

    I swear, cannot stand Diana till this day for treating Flo how she did. Dirty Diana.

    • @ericmatterson9905
      @ericmatterson9905 3 роки тому +3

      Is that who Michael Jackson made a song about?

    • @cravendubose8179
      @cravendubose8179 2 роки тому

      what do Diana Ross need you for, NOTHING,you probably don't like yourself.

    • @luvhangova
      @luvhangova Рік тому +2

      “Diane” didn’t do anything to her. Berry Gordy decided to fire Flo because of her attitude. He had a company to run and money to make.

    • @gaddyify
      @gaddyify Рік тому +1

      When my mama told me about how Diana Ross did her, I can't stand her from this day either.

    • @gregmac3513
      @gregmac3513 Рік тому +2

      @@luvhangova you sound like a family member of Berry Gordy. Lol is this his burner account? 😂

  • @samuelparker9882
    @samuelparker9882 3 роки тому +8

    What a TRULY beautiful woman. SHE was always my favorite supreme. FOREVER stunning in her grace ,beauty and movements as well as captivating in whatever she appeared in. On or off stage. A triple threat talent.

  • @jaykendrickbassist6913
    @jaykendrickbassist6913 3 роки тому +28

    Otis Blackwell, Bernard Edwards (Chic) Peter Tosh

    • @chadk890
      @chadk890 3 роки тому +2

      Peter Tosh Hell Yeah

  • @DeeSade
    @DeeSade 3 роки тому +86

    That Diana was something else the streets of Detroit still talking about her.

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +5

      Not true!!!!

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +2

      @Linda Hines The lies! The lies! The lies!

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +6

      @Linda Hines I like the truth. Ain't nobody perfect. Nobody walks on water but Jesus Christ!!!!!!! It's easier to criticize than the praise.

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому

      @Linda Hines and how is your evening?

    • @christinewomack8999
      @christinewomack8999 3 роки тому +8

      @Linda Hines I agree with you.

  • @latoshiaguffin6594
    @latoshiaguffin6594 3 роки тому +134

    I know her daughters people should really hear their story. Diana Ross ain’t s***!!! I was born and raised in Detroit I grew up with a lot of Motown stars sons, daughters, nieces, nephews. The stories were jaw dropping!!!

    • @sunshinesunflowerz1647
      @sunshinesunflowerz1647 3 роки тому +31

      I believe it.

    • @latoshiaguffin6594
      @latoshiaguffin6594 3 роки тому +35

      Yes I went to high school with Eddie Kendricks nephews as well. Detroit has a rich history.

    • @YAH-1
      @YAH-1 3 роки тому +7

      You should know 👍🏾

    • @therealflamelit
      @therealflamelit 3 роки тому +28

      Im cool wit Jackie Wilson's grandson- those old artists were getting shafted left n right even by our people

    • @LisaLisaCJ
      @LisaLisaCJ 3 роки тому +6

      really? I always heard they didnt have an issue with Auntie "Diane". Her Daughters seem like cool people though

  • @theodorehill8787
    @theodorehill8787 3 роки тому +18

    Founder Supreme Member. She will be missed. Yes missed. She will be one of the greatest singer of her life. She died to soon. Too soon. Great performance.

  • @crystalhoffler
    @crystalhoffler 3 роки тому +66

    I don't care what nobody say but Flo was sacrificed by Diana Ross and berry G. Which was Diana Ross lover and baby daddy.

    • @YAH-1
      @YAH-1 3 роки тому +12

      Yep 👍🏾 pure EVIL 😈

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +1

      Not true!!!!

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +3

      That's a lie!!! a bald headed lie!!! Flo, was not sacrificed by Diana ross or Berry, she did it to herself, nobody has that much power.

    • @quentellthomas4003
      @quentellthomas4003 3 роки тому +11

      Edgle Bennett do your research

    • @edglebennett6312
      @edglebennett6312 3 роки тому +2

      @@quentellthomas4003 you do your research!!!!!

  • @cazyrich69
    @cazyrich69 3 роки тому +23

    Could you imagine if she and Paul Williams was alive and and they did a duet they would be up there with Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrel

  • @stephenord3403
    @stephenord3403 3 роки тому +14

    For all the sad and unforgivable things which happened, rejoice that we had all of these beautiful talented ladies who sung so beautifully. RIP great ladies, you were pure class ❤ . To America 🇺🇸 from England 🇬🇧

  • @kennyslife6883
    @kennyslife6883 3 роки тому +29

    Man this Woman went through a lot in her life. Whatever in the dark will come to the light real talk period.

  • @carlm919
    @carlm919 3 роки тому +23

    you did a great job on this, the commentary flowed nicely. Not just your average armature you-tuber. Subscribing

  • @dannywilson3314
    @dannywilson3314 2 роки тому +13

    Really sad what happened to Flo Ballard. Her eyes were truth.

  • @dariuswilliams6683
    @dariuswilliams6683 3 роки тому +4

    She was soooo Beautiful 🥺🥺

  • @timmy841212
    @timmy841212 3 роки тому +26

    Immediately favorited it! 😌
    The original Supremes were revolutionary.

  • @Leatherbro
    @Leatherbro 3 роки тому +12

    Florence and Mary are now in "heaven" waiting for Diana to "come home" RIP Mary and Flo. RIP Former Supreme "Forever Faithful". We love you Mary! Florence and Mary take your rest!

    • @eugenedantzler4485
      @eugenedantzler4485 3 роки тому +1

      I doubt they miss her💯

    • @Leatherbro
      @Leatherbro 3 роки тому +1

      @@eugenedantzler4485 It is hard to say. You can rest assured that in heaven things would be done the right way. Trust me. I have a feeling that "in heaven" her star quality would radiate all over the place.

  • @duragggura3695
    @duragggura3695 3 роки тому +11

    I Loved me some Flo. Back in the 60's The Supremes would be on TV. I would hear Diana singing lead, but my eyes were always fixed on Florence. She was gorgeous. a beauty. Had the statue of Cleopatra. I hate to say that Diana & Mary looked like the little girls around age and I am 10yrs younger than them.

  • @kashibobbett2649
    @kashibobbett2649 3 роки тому +63

    Diana Ross had some nerve holding Florence Ballard daughter for a publicity stunt in the newspaper after the child mother passed away. Miss Ross and all of the people who were involved in this case have a lot to account for.

    • @californiagirl1579
      @californiagirl1579 2 роки тому +6

      Yes I totally agree with you on that

    • @AlkalineInsides
      @AlkalineInsides Рік тому +1

      I believe it’s because months prior, her and Flo had talked on the phone. They were on the brink to mending their friendship, and then she died.
      Also, Diana was going to set up monthly payments to pay for Flo house before she passed. But the husband wanted it in cash and that scared Diana off.

  • @_january
    @_january 3 роки тому +8

    I am LITERALLY SCREAMING ❤️
    I love you FLO.
    Once AGAIN: FOUL PLAY.
    RIP LUV❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @susanthompson7371
    @susanthompson7371 3 роки тому +11

    Someone knows the truth!! Beautiful Florence Ballard we love you, and you will never be forgotten!!
    Beautiful Queen! RIH Mary Wilson just passed 2021 RIH

  • @victayjaupchurch7644
    @victayjaupchurch7644 3 роки тому +23

    I love me some Flo 💙 I'm glad you did a story on her.

  • @tamboojames716
    @tamboojames716 2 роки тому +24

    I feel that when Florence husband was working for Mr. Gordey as a chauffeur he more than likely heard plenty of shady things regarding the business. And when him and Flo begin dating he shared those stories with her and when she decided to sue for royalties those shady deals were going to be exposed which lead to the husband silence. No telling what info Flo was holding on to which caused her demise in the end. RIP True Supreme

  • @tonihughes4961
    @tonihughes4961 3 роки тому +89

    I think a movie should come out about her life. Maybe Faith can play her. I see some resemblance.

    • @jasminehill6312
      @jasminehill6312 3 роки тому +14

      That would be a goooood movie if it's done right!

    • @ladybugradio1988
      @ladybugradio1988 3 роки тому +7

      jasmine hill I agree that would be amazing.

    • @Jaheartsjonas
      @Jaheartsjonas 3 роки тому +14

      I can see it but... During a lot of this time Florence was late teens - early 20's, Faith is in her 40's (but still looks good and youthful)... Maybe she can play her towards the end of her short life but I do feel like a younger actress should be given the chance, it's rare that someone older playing someone younger works. Besides everyone has more than one lookalike

    • @traveonsmith256
      @traveonsmith256 3 роки тому +5

      They tried it already

    • @tonihughes4961
      @tonihughes4961 3 роки тому +6

      @@traveonsmith256 when? I need to see that. I hope it's not Dreamgirls. I think her daughters should try to tell her story.

  • @cadillacdeville5828
    @cadillacdeville5828 3 роки тому +99

    I clicked IMMEDIATELY ☺️. So did you 😉

    • @empresserica
      @empresserica 3 роки тому +5

      Yep. Lol

    • @niesaabbey7411
      @niesaabbey7411 3 роки тому +6

      Sure did 🤣

    • @Keshia.means.GreatJoy
      @Keshia.means.GreatJoy 3 роки тому +5

      I sure did!

    • @johnharris373
      @johnharris373 3 роки тому +7

      Cadillac Deville I did, and this story was the one that I’ve been waiting on to hear about. The beautiful and limitless Florence Ballard, may she Rest In Peace

    • @Kikyolover9
      @Kikyolover9 3 роки тому +5

      Definitely

  • @jasonallen3678
    @jasonallen3678 3 роки тому +11

    She looked way better than Diana Ross and I love Diana

  • @kianicole2327
    @kianicole2327 3 роки тому +23

    May she continue to RIP...

  • @MissKeeyaShowBlog
    @MissKeeyaShowBlog 3 роки тому +52

    It is sad that someone like Florence who have that voice is no longer here. Someone back than should really reach out to her and help her out.

    • @Umeshukitsune
      @Umeshukitsune Рік тому +2

      Mary tried but she was young and didn't know how to help.

  • @missdenise3039
    @missdenise3039 3 роки тому +76

    Florence should have been the Supremes lead singer hell she had everything the Diana lacked especially when it came to beauty 💯

    • @carterbentonjr399
      @carterbentonjr399 3 роки тому +11

      She did sing in the lead once on TV. I for got the name of the show the Supremes were on but it starred and run by Sammy Davis Jr and he insisted that Florence sing lead and Diana hit the ceiling but Sammy stood his ground and on the night of the show, as the Supremes sang Diana tried to get in front of Florence but you can see today everyone had Diana's number.

    • @christinewomack8999
      @christinewomack8999 3 роки тому +4

      Especially the men lol😂

    • @Chloeceegaming..7253
      @Chloeceegaming..7253 3 роки тому +3

      @@carterbentonjr399 I would love to see that video..

    • @valvacious2793
      @valvacious2793 3 роки тому +6

      Miss Denise - All the ladies should have had chances to do lead.

    • @chasity3878
      @chasity3878 3 роки тому +1

      She was fucking the boss tho.

  • @cynthiadotson2513
    @cynthiadotson2513 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for this documentary, I am glad you made this because many people didn’t now what Florence Ballard’s
    Whole story.

  • @LisaLisaCJ
    @LisaLisaCJ 3 роки тому +68

    You know why treated Flo like he did? Because he wanted her and she rejected him.

    • @dbrown9495
      @dbrown9495 3 роки тому +22

      Probably!!

    • @Kikyolover9
      @Kikyolover9 3 роки тому +22

      I wouldn't be surprised

    • @williammials6080
      @williammials6080 2 роки тому +2

      OK! Don't just make up stuff! Too bad she did not reject that lame husband she had! He took all her money and left!

    • @LisaLisaCJ
      @LisaLisaCJ 2 роки тому +8

      @@williammials6080 now that’s the one she should have had some discernment about that raggedy husband.Berry took Flo out on a date and tried to talk sexual with her and she rebuffed him and after that it was a wrap. She talked about it on the interview tapes and it was in the book Lost Supreme. Took her to see some exotic dancer with a snake lol. I wonder though if she had gotten with him how things would have turned out group wise. Would we still have Diana Ross?

    • @timmy841212
      @timmy841212 2 роки тому +5

      @@LisaLisaCJ Likely would've. Berry felt Diana's sound was perfect for whites. Flo's voice was only palatable to black people.

  • @dorancoleman2377
    @dorancoleman2377 3 роки тому +12

    Thanks for sharing that legendary iconic short bio

  • @zethasmith1462
    @zethasmith1462 3 роки тому +6

    R.I.P. Mary Wilson 💐💐😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🥀🥀🥀💔💔💔 joining Flo 💐💐🙏🙏 💔💔💔🥀🥀🥀🥀in Heaven singing together 🎼🎼🎸2021🙏🙏

  • @evonza4858
    @evonza4858 2 роки тому +7

    I love all of my Supreme sisters, I listened to a bio recording of Florence and I was surprised to know that she was an alcoholic (I still love and respect her) to my knowledge she smoked and she dranked and she even got so drunk that she cursed Berry Gordy out, that's something you don't do( bite the hand that's helping to feed you) after knowing this I still love her and I always will ❤️🖤💚

  • @thema1998
    @thema1998 3 роки тому +10

    For the first time since October 24, 2020, I'm about to watch this episode.
    EDIT- 10:03 P.M.: *finishes episode 35 minutes later*
    Florence Ballard deserved better! ☹️

  • @wjungle481
    @wjungle481 3 роки тому +12

    Florence you were so underrated, I hope you come back and shows them !!

  • @ronzelljones1979
    @ronzelljones1979 3 роки тому +8

    Let me critic just this once. You said Florence Ballard passed Feb 21st. It actually was Feb 22, 1976. I give u props I really love this video u posted. KUDOS

  • @californiagirl1579
    @californiagirl1579 2 роки тому +4

    Florence Ballard was so beautiful & her voice was so beautiful

  • @Iwant2BYRLova
    @Iwant2BYRLova 3 роки тому +23

    Stay strong and healthy King.
    Much luv to you!
    Thank you again for informative video.

  • @mellel1797
    @mellel1797 3 роки тому +27

    Great video! You are so knowledgeable! I would love to see a biopic film of Florence Ballard. Underappreciated and gone too young.

  • @reekahd7695
    @reekahd7695 3 роки тому +42

    Her Daughters need to really find out what’ happen, they deserved everything Motown took from their Mother

  • @myishahutchinson652
    @myishahutchinson652 3 роки тому +6

    You did it again! Thank you for telling us another fascinating story about an underappreciated individual.

  • @annettebyrd8259
    @annettebyrd8259 3 роки тому +7

    I love this channel!!! I'm 52 and I love the episodes like this was more so my mom's era, but I've always fascinated with Motown music from the 50's and 60's. And I've always felt compassion for Flo. She was a beautiful shining star. She was misunderstood and taken from us too soon. I've read a majority of the books about Motown they are very good reads. I hope a movie is made about Flo's life. RIP beautiful lady!!! Your legacy, voice and beautiful spirit will lives on. ❤❤

    • @whitneybrown7368
      @whitneybrown7368 3 роки тому +1

      I wish Flo had kicked Diana's ass. Stayed in the group and made her money like Mary did. Then she could've hired somebody to kick Berry Gordy's ass. Hm and Diana Ross ought to be ashamed of themselves. But they will pay. One day they'll get theirs!!!!

  • @Page57
    @Page57 5 місяців тому +1

    This was thee BEST mini documentary over the supremes especially floranfe Ballard all the other channels are repeating what each other said

  • @ladyrachel13
    @ladyrachel13 3 роки тому +13

    Bless her. She was too good for them all. 💖