I loved her response to Howard in the beginning. He's trying to sexualize her "Ohh baby, the things I would do to you." And she says, "I'm not supposed to get upset right? I'm supposed to laugh." Love Lauryn.
This is one of the reasons why she had to get away from the Industry. When somebody comes at you with as much disrespect as these people came at her with, you have to evaluate your surroundings. There is no doubt in my mind that Lauryn Hill is wise and in control of her life and she is pressing for the truth in everything she does. Finding out the truth about the world will break a person down. I am amaized that she is able to continue in the same industry that basically crucified her...
She is only stating that she does not have the "sell out" spirit that most ppl in the industry 2day has. Most record execs 2day would love for you to sell your soul and she refuses to this very day. Big ups to Lauryn Hill!!
I agree with you 100%. It's like Howard Stern was trying to manipulate the conversation to push his own agenda. Making sexual innuendos and directly asking Lauryn Hill if she would have sex with him and "what he would do to her". How arrogant of him. He wanted to make this young, dignified, talented, intelligent, beautiful black woman look bad. But as Lauryn Hill puts it: "if they could stop this fruit, they would pop this root, chop this root, treat us like we're prostitute. NOT THIS YOUTH!"
this was always his interview style, u knew as a female he was gonna try to be a dirtbag and he never disappoints with that, it’s part of his personality
ok i was a HUGE fan of Lauryn whn i was a kid, one of my fav artists to ever do it, but it ruined a lot of ppls outlook on her as a “child of God” whn she made the comment that she would rather her kids starve than for white ppl to purchase or listen to her music cuz it wasn’t made for us…. that was the end for me… cuz us white ppl spent a LOT of our white $ on buying her actual album and not bootlegging it
If people call Lauryn racist because of the fact that she makes music inspired by her enviornment and the people she interacts with...then how come no one ever says anything about country singers being racist because you know damn well they dont want or intend on any black people buying their music.
Thanks for this. Do you have the rest? This was quite interesting. I couldnt believe how they were talking to her lol. I kept expecting Wyclef to tell them off. I don't think Lauryn is racist. I just think she's pro-black.
All you negative guys in here seem to be deaf. She said very clearly and peacefully that her music is universal and that she doesn't have a problem us whites buying it. She said it even TWICE. Besides she has collaborated with Joss Stone. So will you please drop it finally? 😉
white people do make music for young white people, my friend. i hate to say it like this, but the world is full of double standards.. and that's exactly why Lauryn started out doing what she was doing. Lauryn saw a need to encourage young blacks and so she did. That was her purpose. That was her focus. The fact that her music has been accepted universally is a bonus. You can't fault her for making music from the heart - double standard or not.
First off this interview was from 1996..Her solo debut was in 1998..She sold 8 million in the US alone..so she definately wasnt losing any record sales because of this rumor..People always flipping shit around and twisting it, when confronted this Shawn guy and the other could not say they heard lauryn say that..That is considered a rumor!..Lauryn Hill is not a stupid woman at all!
I really admire Lauryn Hill. She's one of the last artists I see as "iconic" such as people like Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix or Aretha Franklin are seen as iconic. She was an incredibly talented artist and a stunningly beautiful woman. It would be very disappointing if she had racist feelings towards white people. Apparently she might have made some statements justifying black peoples hatred of whites because of the past.
Lauryn is too deep for you and others to comprehend. You all will never understand the black experience and the impact of slavery and oppression; for this reason, you all are still not able to recognize that what was done in the past still resonates in the future, here and now! Please connect the dots. Lauryn Hill speaks from a place of experience, as we all do (blacks). We will never forget, because white America won't let us forget as we continue to be oppressed by the thoughts and actions of those deemed by a false sense of superiority/privilege. Have you looked at the news lately? We constantly get a slap in the face, time and time again. It just so happens that whites are always the protaganist who invoke these feelings. What else can we do beside express our feelings. Whites put us on the bottom. What would you expect from one who has been kept at the bottom of the ladder; when everything that we had including our family value system had been taken from us when whites separated us from our land..... Africa. Then the audacity to transport us here and treat us like dung..... and now say we whine, cry and ask for handouts. There is something very illogical about any individual who can't grasp the concept of "cause and effect," in making the connection from the past to present!
I don't have racist feelings towards nobody but if she did have them feelings as a black woman she would be very justified in having them feelings considering what white people have done to black people for 400 + years, black people have more a right to have ill feelings towards white people than Jews have a right to have ill feelings toward Germans.
YourloveisKing and yes we know black people are still affected by history, no shit... doesn’t mean you can be a assumption making generalizing prick k?
She's saying that she doesn't gear her music towards white people, and while she appreciates them buying her records, that's not why she makes music. I get that. I don't see why the rest of you don't. Her music is geared towards people who can relate to its subject matter, in this case, minorities (specifically black Americans). It's not directed towards the struggles that most whites have to go through. It's directed towards a different audience. That's why she makes music.
Lauryn Hill is AMAZING! Point blank. When Fugees released "killing me softly" the entire industry and fans loved it! Crossover success was bound! On top of that Lauryn's voice is sooo attractive to the ear as well as her lyrical content, many "new" listeners (because of the crossover hit) became interested in her. Then she went solo! When the new listeners listened in on the new record and begin to hear her "format" they started questioning themselves! Is she too happy to be black? who is she?
@ladydaya1991 I agree with you 100%. It's like Howard Stern was trying to manipulate the conversation to push his own agenda, making sexual innuendos and directly asking Lauryn if she would have sex with him and "what he'd do to her". How arrogant of him. He wanted to make this young, dignified, talented, intelligent, beautiful black woman look bad. But as Lauryn puts it "if they could stop this fruit they would pop this root, chop this root, treat us like we're prostitute. NOT THIS YOUTH!"
Even if she were a racist, her songs aren't. We're ALL sick. I respect her for creating what she does and being capable of honest expression. In a world of mindless drones always searching for the negative, racism is just an easy scapegoat. Just another ism to keep us up in arms. Listen to the music, not the hype.
Does anyone know where this clip of her saying something that would come off being racist is? There's so much confidence in her being a racist, yet I can't find the clip. No visual, no audios.
You know why that is. They just write him off as a clown and discount anything he says. He is just there for their entertainment just as most of these rappers. They could not do that with Lauryn; therefore, they set out to distract from her message. Anyone that cares to be honest knows she did not say what they accused her of. Her message is strong and her image is powerful. She is a beautiful young sister inside and out. They blew a little smoke, but the smoke always clears in the end.
@FACEFANM1 she was just saying that she writes her music for her peers. that's what most writers do. she said im not excluding anyone, but that when i write it's directed toward my peers. if you receive and can relate to her music that is an added bonus.
And furthermore, if there was such a video interview on MTV with her saying things like that, then why the heck can NO ONE find it????? You can find ANYTHING on the web if you want to, there would be someone from MTV networks just dying to leak something THAT HAS BEEN SO VERY CONTROVERSIAL!!! Think about it DUHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shes saying that when she writes music she writes it with people just like herself in mind. not that she doesnt write it for white ppl but just that she is inspired by the ppl who may be experiencing what she experienced. of course many people of different races can identify with her music because it is that beutiful, and alot of her stuff dealt with heartache, who doesnt experience that.
but there are certain things that black ppl go through that not everyone would fully comprehend. and she has spread the message through her music. in a way she has acted like their voice. i think this is what she means.
All I know is.. I'm white and have no idea what it has to feel like to be a black youth growing up in this country. But what I do know is, not a whole lot of time has passed since slavery has been abolished. I don't think that there is anything wrong with Lauryn wanting to reach primarily an african "american" audience. I think there is a difference, If a white person only wanted white people to bu their music.. wtf for? I could think a couple reasons the other way around, but im out of letters.
im black, and though NO ONE should use the N bomb, the sentiment is positive, and anything positive should never be negatively received, so on that note, we love you too!
This is so Stupid, All you commentors that beleive that Lauryn doesn't want white people to buy her records are the same people who beleive any bit of Nonsense in the Media, why in the world would any artists musician not want to make record sells , also she wants everyone to listen to her lyrics, her lyrics are deep and she wants people all around the world so that they can think about the message, Lauryn is a loving person who just loves her culture and she thourouhly explained herself
I hope to God she isn't cos I spent my teenage years listening to the education of Lauren hill on repeat driving my family crazy. She sings about love mostly, that's universal! Also I'm in what Americans would call a ghetto I guess but I'm white. Dosn't matter like we all feel the same feelings nothing bout colour music is love 💗💗💗
Lord, I wish people would just stop. Stop the hate, stop the racism. And try to understand what the woman is saying, damn. Stop being so sensitive and taking it out of context. She's had white friends all her life, she grew up being friends with Zach Braff. Lauryn isn't stupid. As a child of God, she SHOULD love everybody.
@BilliamBoy1 Yes, wonderful statement. We (the white people) continue to rise above the accusations of racism to help our fellow humans, such as those in Haiti. By continuing to do the RIGHT thing, hopefully one day we can all unite.
@Lancearodriguez singing about soemthing does NOT promote it... he doesnt "promote" hate . he sings about what he sees in the world,and there is alot of it...
MInd you this was before The MIseducation of Lauryn Hill that went on to sell 12 million US Records win countless awards and break the Grammy Record including Best new artist and Album of the Year!!
@acodike Lauryn Hill is not a Racist, , the matter here is a lack of understanding, For some reason white people do not want to see black people participate in their culture communities, wear their hair natural, they think it spells "i hate white people" when that is not true, Clearly Lauryn did not say she didn't want white people to listen to or buy her music, she states that she isn't making music to solely appear to the majority to be POPular, its a matter of POP music versus Real music
@chjcnmc Lol this wasn't even bad. Stop hating. Howard wasn't keeping you from your g-rated, family-friendly, lobotomized bubble-gum crap, he was just providing his brand of humor for the masses of people that have been listening to him throughout his 30 years on the air.
@readysetdie Well, she doesn't really have to explain anything considering she really didn't say anything racist. Of course, someone didn't "make up a complete lie out of nowhere"; it's called, taking words out of context.
To CookieFridays: Bollocks... I take it your black then? So what your saying is its alright for her say that because she's black? She did say it, she ruin her career because of it!! Whats upsetting is she was hands down one of the best vocalist in the world. I hope this makes people realize that black people can be far more racist the any other race of people, most of the time they will get away with it because they play the race card!! I am black, by the way, but its people like Lauryn
@FACEFAM1 obviously Lauryn Hill growing up in Newark, NJ knows that there are white people in the ghetto, but anyone who is really from the ghetto also knows that their aint that much, it's mostly blacks and Latinos, so overall people in different communities don't face all the same problems, but anyway Lauryn Hill has love for all, she was just writing songs to bring attention to problems faced in urban community, I'm sure that she invites everyone, any race to listen to her music
I love howard but I love Lauren way waaay more. She doesn't get his sense of humor - that it's his job to be the most entertaining jackass radio personality. Black or white, most entertainers roll with the punches because of the extensive public relations training built into their contracts. Lauren has always gone against the grain and displays a higher understanding - realizing that everyone is going through a similar struggle and that we all need help. Love is all we need folks.
@BarryBreez yes, she's all that and then some.. something more, and extra extra!!! She's beyond these small minded people that want nothing more then to feed their greed off of the blood and sweat of her hard work as an entertainer! She don't get the credit she deserves!!!
Why is my age any concern in this issue because i lack life experience? i am not 10 by the way but you make it an issue of age when it nothing to do with age how do you know if im a horrible person? because my views on this subject are different to yours? iv had racism from both white and black because of being mixed but i dont say the reason i didnt get a job or because i live in poverty is due to slavery or the reason i dont have privileges.
@comeoneover01 i mean,, is it one of those celebrity crush things, were you just cant believe, not in a million years, that your favorite star would ever do or say anything negative or misguided, as if they are some bastion of perfection??? seriously... why so defensive about her??
You are very right. Gizah intelligence are to blame for their mentality. They seem to believe that they are God. And its up to us to not treat them as such. Cause we should go according to character, words and actions not looks.
she made good music..and to be honest there are plenty of racist people, black white chinese watever. her problem is that she was famous and let it slip. if she really WASNT racist then fine..her music is good. (im sure she worked and was friends with white people?) if she really WAS racist then fine..her music was good.
shes got a point.. and i never heard this before. but she forgets that white people also grow n live in the ghetto...but its w/e shes got good music i grew up to this shit.. i can remember when the fugees first came out i was out side on MY stoop in the projects blastin it!! CUZ REAL SHIT.. ITS HIP HOP!
i think its unfair why is it acceptable for her to say things like that about white people! and if a white person said that about a black person then it would be classed as racism! lauren hill is amazing it upsets me for her to say things like that, i think this is a lesson we should all put a stop to racism it wrong!
I loved her response to Howard in the beginning. He's trying to sexualize her "Ohh baby, the things I would do to you." And she says, "I'm not supposed to get upset right? I'm supposed to laugh." Love Lauryn.
As many White guys love to sexualize Black Women .They do not stop.Poor Perverts
Lauryn is so smart as you say .
Wow, this is so disrespectful to Lauryn. This whole damn conversation makes me shake my head.
SHE knew what Howard Stern is about...
The Misinterpretation of Lauryn Hill.
Miseducation****
This is one of the reasons why she had to get away from the Industry. When somebody comes at you with as much disrespect as these people came at her with, you have to evaluate your surroundings. There is no doubt in my mind that Lauryn Hill is wise and in control of her life and she is pressing for the truth in everything she does.
Finding out the truth about the world will break a person down. I am amaized that she is able to continue in the same industry that basically crucified her...
She is only stating that she does not have the "sell out" spirit that most ppl in the industry 2day has. Most record execs 2day would love for you to sell your soul and she refuses to this very day. Big ups to Lauryn Hill!!
LOL at Howard Stern saying, "why you gotta get all racial?". With all the shit he has said, he has some nerve.
LOL, Howard just jumping in at random with the "YO YO YO"'s
I agree with you 100%. It's like Howard Stern was trying to manipulate the conversation to push his own agenda. Making sexual innuendos and directly asking Lauryn Hill if she would have sex with him and "what he would do to her". How arrogant of him. He wanted to make this young, dignified, talented, intelligent, beautiful black woman look bad. But as Lauryn Hill puts it: "if they could stop this fruit, they would pop this root, chop this root, treat us like we're prostitute. NOT THIS YOUTH!"
this was always his interview style, u knew as a female he was gonna try to be a dirtbag and he never disappoints with that, it’s part of his personality
I love you lauryn. You are real and a child of God I respect you to the highest level.
ok i was a HUGE fan of Lauryn whn i was a kid, one of my fav artists to ever do it, but it ruined a lot of ppls outlook on her as a “child of God” whn she made the comment that she would rather her kids starve than for white ppl to purchase or listen to her music cuz it wasn’t made for us…. that was the end for me… cuz us white ppl spent a LOT of our white $ on buying her actual album and not bootlegging it
If people call Lauryn racist because of the fact that she makes music inspired by her enviornment and the people she interacts with...then how come no one ever says anything about country singers being racist because you know damn well they dont want or intend on any black people buying their music.
Thanks for this. Do you have the rest? This was quite interesting. I couldnt believe how they were talking to her lol. I kept expecting Wyclef to tell them off. I don't think Lauryn is racist. I just think she's pro-black.
All you negative guys in here seem to be deaf. She said very clearly and peacefully that her music is universal and that she doesn't have a problem us whites buying it. She said it even TWICE. Besides she has collaborated with Joss Stone. So will you please drop it finally? 😉
white people do make music for young white people, my friend. i hate to say it like this, but the world is full of double standards.. and that's exactly why Lauryn started out doing what she was doing. Lauryn saw a need to encourage young blacks and so she did. That was her purpose. That was her focus. The fact that her music has been accepted universally is a bonus. You can't fault her for making music from the heart - double standard or not.
First off this interview was from 1996..Her solo debut was in 1998..She sold 8 million in the US alone..so she definately wasnt losing any record sales because of this rumor..People always flipping shit around and twisting it, when confronted this Shawn guy and the other could not say they heard lauryn say that..That is considered a rumor!..Lauryn Hill is not a stupid woman at all!
i'm glad we have you here to interpret the meaning of everything tupac said
I really admire Lauryn Hill. She's one of the last artists I see as "iconic" such as people like Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix or Aretha Franklin are seen as iconic. She was an incredibly talented artist and a stunningly beautiful woman. It would be very disappointing if she had racist feelings towards white people. Apparently she might have made some statements justifying black peoples hatred of whites because of the past.
Lauryn is too deep for you and others to comprehend. You all will never understand the black experience and the impact of slavery and oppression; for this reason, you all are still not able to recognize that what was done in the past still resonates in the future, here and now! Please connect the dots. Lauryn Hill speaks from a place of experience, as we all do (blacks). We will never forget, because white America won't let us forget as we continue to be oppressed by the thoughts and actions of those deemed by a false sense of superiority/privilege. Have you looked at the news lately? We constantly get a slap in the face, time and time again. It just so happens that whites are always the protaganist who invoke these feelings. What else can we do beside express our feelings. Whites put us on the bottom. What would you expect from one who has been kept at the bottom of the ladder; when everything that we had including our family value system had been taken from us when whites separated us from our land..... Africa. Then the audacity to transport us here and treat us like dung..... and now say we whine, cry and ask for handouts. There is something very illogical about any individual who can't grasp the concept of "cause and effect," in making the connection from the past to present!
Good grief.
I don't have racist feelings towards nobody but if she did have them feelings as a black woman she would be very justified in having them feelings considering what white people have done to black people for 400 + years, black people have more a right to have ill feelings towards white people than Jews have a right to have ill feelings toward Germans.
YourloveisKing and that’s why there are black conservatives?
YourloveisKing and yes we know black people are still affected by history, no shit... doesn’t mean you can be a assumption making generalizing prick k?
"actually, i'm in norway right now so i don't know the vibe over there"
His moaning in the beginning make me want to puke
For stern to react like that, it's a pretty big deal
Same
She's saying that she doesn't gear her music towards white people, and while she appreciates them buying her records, that's not why she makes music. I get that. I don't see why the rest of you don't. Her music is geared towards people who can relate to its subject matter, in this case, minorities (specifically black Americans). It's not directed towards the struggles that most whites have to go through. It's directed towards a different audience. That's why she makes music.
Lauryn Hill is AMAZING! Point blank. When Fugees released "killing me softly" the entire industry and fans loved it! Crossover success was bound! On top of that Lauryn's voice is sooo attractive to the ear as well as her lyrical content, many "new" listeners (because of the crossover hit) became interested in her. Then she went solo! When the new listeners listened in on the new record and begin to hear her "format" they started questioning themselves! Is she too happy to be black? who is she?
@ladydaya1991 I agree with you 100%. It's like Howard Stern was trying to manipulate the conversation to push his own agenda, making sexual innuendos and directly asking Lauryn if she would have sex with him and "what he'd do to her". How arrogant of him. He wanted to make this young, dignified, talented, intelligent, beautiful black woman look bad. But as Lauryn puts it "if they could stop this fruit they would pop this root, chop this root, treat us like we're prostitute. NOT THIS YOUTH!"
shes black and makes black music who cares
she only said it to uplift black people
Even if she were a racist, her songs aren't. We're ALL sick. I respect her for creating what she does and being capable of honest expression. In a world of mindless drones always searching for the negative, racism is just an easy scapegoat. Just another ism to keep us up in arms. Listen to the music, not the hype.
Lauryn is not racist, that was just a rumor they made up because no one could confirm it.
That interviewer is so unprofessional sexually harassing her throughout this interview. He thirsty for sure and showing it!
That is THEE Howard Stern. You can thank him for pushing the envelope on censorship
I LOVE Lauryn Hill.
She is an inspirational Human Being
Gossip is toxic
The more people that buy their music, the more that the message is sent out there, ... that's why success has it's pros.
Does anyone know where this clip of her saying something that would come off being racist is? There's so much confidence in her being a racist, yet I can't find the clip. No visual, no audios.
Howard interviews ALL females like that. Everyone knows that going in. He's been that way for 25 years.
Is there a part 2 to this?
You know why that is. They just write him off as a clown and discount anything he says. He is just there for their entertainment just as most of these rappers. They could not do that with Lauryn; therefore, they set out to distract from her message. Anyone that cares to be honest knows she did not say what they accused her of. Her message is strong and her image is powerful. She is a beautiful young sister inside and out. They blew a little smoke, but the smoke always clears in the end.
@FACEFANM1 she was just saying that she writes her music for her peers. that's what most writers do. she said im not excluding anyone, but that when i write it's directed toward my peers. if you receive and can relate to her music that is an added bonus.
And furthermore, if there was such a video interview on MTV with her saying things like that, then why the heck can NO ONE find it????? You can find ANYTHING on the web if you want to, there would be someone from MTV networks just dying to leak something THAT HAS BEEN SO VERY CONTROVERSIAL!!! Think about it DUHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shes saying that when she writes music she writes it with people just like herself in mind. not that she doesnt write it for white ppl but just that she is inspired by the ppl who may be experiencing what she experienced. of course many people of different races can identify with her music because it is that beutiful, and alot of her stuff dealt with heartache, who doesnt experience that.
@VinnieChannel what tape lol if you're gonna claim something you gotta post a link
She shouldn't even have to defend that foolishness
Damn that picture of her is how blackwomen is supposed to look she's so beautiful
and if your not african american you don't have the right to put labels on our people... or say whats considered typical for us
but there are certain things that black ppl go through that not everyone would fully comprehend. and she has spread the message through her music. in a way she has acted like their voice. i think this is what she means.
i am in total agreement. it was, still is, and always will be unacceptable to treat people that way.
All I know is.. I'm white and have no idea what it has to feel like to be a black youth growing up in this country. But what I do know is, not a whole lot of time has passed since slavery has been abolished. I don't think that there is anything wrong with Lauryn wanting to reach primarily an african "american" audience. I think there is a difference, If a white person only wanted white people to bu their music.. wtf for? I could think a couple reasons the other way around, but im out of letters.
im black, and though NO ONE should use the N bomb, the sentiment is positive, and anything positive should never be negatively received, so on that note, we love you too!
lol... "is this Sean?" "ya you know it"
This is so Stupid, All you commentors that beleive that Lauryn doesn't want white people to buy her records are the same people who beleive any bit of Nonsense in the Media, why in the world would any artists musician not want to make record sells , also she wants everyone to listen to her lyrics, her lyrics are deep and she wants people all around the world so that they can think about the message, Lauryn is a loving person who just loves her culture and she thourouhly explained herself
Regardless of whether she's racist or not... she's a good lyricist.
That’s Sean Dee White Rapper on the phone. He used to lie all the time pretending to be R.A. the Rugged Man.
I hope to God she isn't cos I spent my teenage years listening to the education of Lauren hill on repeat driving my family crazy. She sings about love mostly, that's universal! Also I'm in what Americans would call a ghetto I guess but I'm white. Dosn't matter like we all feel the same feelings nothing bout colour music is love 💗💗💗
Lord, I wish people would just stop. Stop the hate, stop the racism.
And try to understand what the woman is saying, damn. Stop being so sensitive and taking it out of context.
She's had white friends all her life, she grew up being friends with Zach Braff.
Lauryn isn't stupid. As a child of God, she SHOULD love everybody.
@BilliamBoy1 Yes, wonderful statement. We (the white people) continue to rise above the accusations of racism to help our fellow humans, such as those in Haiti. By continuing to do the RIGHT thing, hopefully one day we can all unite.
Lauryn is too good for this filth.
Then she should never have said it.
Couldnt have said it better myself!
@Lancearodriguez
singing about soemthing does NOT promote it... he doesnt "promote" hate . he sings about what he sees in the world,and there is alot of it...
MInd you this was before The MIseducation of Lauryn Hill that went on to sell 12 million US Records win countless awards and break the Grammy Record including Best new artist and Album of the Year!!
Beautiful woman who brings beautiful art to this world. - A White Guy
@VinnieChannel
I did which is why I said POST A LINK of where u got the info from...
@acodike Lauryn Hill is not a Racist, , the matter here is a lack of understanding, For some reason white people do not want to see black people participate in their culture communities, wear their hair natural, they think it spells "i hate white people" when that is not true, Clearly Lauryn did not say she didn't want white people to listen to or buy her music, she states that she isn't making music to solely appear to the majority to be POPular, its a matter of POP music versus Real music
She was 18 here!? omg, wow! She's got so much soul.
This was 96 she was 21
Totally awesome voice. End of story
lauryn hill has the sexiest voice in the world
@chjcnmc Lol this wasn't even bad. Stop hating. Howard wasn't keeping you from your g-rated, family-friendly, lobotomized bubble-gum crap, he was just providing his brand of humor for the masses of people that have been listening to him throughout his 30 years on the air.
Lauryn Hill = the truth, she is an amazing strong woman
@ovywan08 check her performance on jimmy fallon not her at her best but sounds better than the coachella performance
Howard stern sickens me on this interview
great point mvdec!!!!!
@readysetdie
Well, she doesn't really have to explain anything considering she really didn't say anything racist. Of course, someone didn't "make up a complete lie out of nowhere"; it's called, taking words out of context.
What does it explain?
Lauryn, You keep singing to the Lord ,fans will come and go but, Our Saviour is eternal .
If u wanna hate or dont like her then dont be so interested in her!!
l-boogy didnt say that she loves every race :),lets stop the hate people .she speaks thhe truth
Poor Lauryn having to deal with these accusations, no wonder why she went off track
@YouMadStill I would like to give you a million thumbs up for your comment!
@hym456 it true for many artists and as a fan who buys albums and tickets it pisses me off. with out fans these people would get no where
'Taken out of context' - she said it
Taken out of context means something was taken out of context. No more. No less.
Then you're not a big Roy Cohn fan?
Looooove Lauren Hill..
LMAOOO " Once you go white you go black``
Inside, and out.
To CookieFridays:
Bollocks... I take it your black then?
So what your saying is its alright for her say that because she's black? She did say it, she ruin her career because of it!!
Whats upsetting is she was hands down one of the best vocalist in the world.
I hope this makes people realize that black people can be far more racist the any other race of people, most of the time they will get away with it because they play the race card!!
I am black, by the way, but its people like Lauryn
@FACEFAM1 obviously Lauryn Hill growing up in Newark, NJ knows that there are white people in the ghetto, but anyone who is really from the ghetto also knows that their aint that much, it's mostly blacks and Latinos, so overall people in different communities don't face all the same problems, but anyway Lauryn Hill has love for all, she was just writing songs to bring attention to problems faced in urban community, I'm sure that she invites everyone, any race to listen to her music
why did you come hear if you don't like her
u never heard howard before.. he's said way more outrageous stuff than he did to lauryn here.. where u been
I love howard but I love Lauren way waaay more. She doesn't get his sense of humor - that it's his job to be the most entertaining jackass radio personality. Black or white, most entertainers roll with the punches because of the extensive public relations training built into their contracts. Lauren has always gone against the grain and displays a higher understanding - realizing that everyone is going through a similar struggle and that we all need help. Love is all we need folks.
@Lancearodriguez
and which "white " rockers promote racism??
Howard stern is out of there.
@chjcnmc Well whatever you do, don't watch the movie Private Parts. You'll probably just get upset.
very disrespectful...what a jerk.
@pontia7 REALLY? WOW!!!
@BarryBreez yes, she's all that and then some.. something more, and extra extra!!!
She's beyond these small minded people that want nothing more then to feed their greed off of the blood and sweat of her hard work as an entertainer! She don't get the credit she deserves!!!
The voice of Outlandish
Aw man
preach brotha
Why is my age any concern in this issue because i lack life experience? i am not 10 by the way but you make it an issue of age when it nothing to do with age how do you know if im a horrible person? because my views on this subject are different to yours? iv had racism from both white and black because of being mixed but i dont say the reason i didnt get a job or because i live in poverty is due to slavery or the reason i dont have privileges.
@comeoneover01
i mean,, is it one of those celebrity crush things, were you just cant believe, not in a million years, that your favorite star would ever do or say anything negative or misguided, as if they are some bastion of perfection??? seriously... why so defensive about her??
@chjcnmc By the way, the 1920's called. They want their sense of morality back.
You are very right. Gizah intelligence are to blame for their mentality.
They seem to believe that they are God. And its up to us to not treat them as such.
Cause we should go according to character, words and actions not looks.
That's Howards PERSONA....damn are you blind to the term SHOCK RADIO
@VinnieChannel sigh she isn't racist
Who's Lauryn Hill?
she made good music..and to be honest there are plenty of racist people, black white chinese watever. her problem is that she was famous and let it slip.
if she really WASNT racist then fine..her music is good.
(im sure she worked and was friends with white people?)
if she really WAS racist then fine..her music was good.
shes got a point.. and i never heard this before. but she forgets that white people also grow n live in the ghetto...but its w/e shes got good music i grew up to this shit.. i can remember when the fugees first came out i was out side on MY stoop in the projects blastin it!! CUZ REAL SHIT.. ITS HIP HOP!
i think its unfair why is it acceptable for her to say things like that about white people! and if a white person said that about a black person then it would be classed as racism! lauren hill is amazing it upsets me for her to say things like that, i think this is a lesson we should all put a stop to racism it wrong!