Drew Dixon on Russell Simmons' alleged sex crimes and the culture that enabled him
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I hate when people say ‘why don’t they come forward when it happens’... this woman’s husband didn’t even support her, you have no idea what an uphill battle and how insanely strong you have to be to come forward at any point. ❤️
I agree. It's a difficult decision for a woman to make. Not an easy one at all. All these years later and she is still paying the price.
Also sometimes people arent ready. Like I was in abusive relationships and I didnt tell anyone even when one of my exes threatening my life, i didnt tell anyone including my family. Sometimes people need to process things. Like some things are so crazy you cant understand them fully until later on. Or sometimes theres so much fear and anxiety inside of you, you feel like you have no one to turn to. Sometimes when people are scared, they hide. Im sorry not all of us have the strength and courage to spoke out and speak our minds.
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I get it, however, most people that have that question, haven't and may likely never find themselves in thr shoes of an assault victim
and imagine the guilting and shaming and being pushed to silance
Exactly & if u think about it how many people do we know who actually hurt people & get away wit it everyday everyday these people slip by justice then u add on top of all that that person being rich & famous! To have the world look at u & paint u a liar when they don't know u or the person who harmed u but now every1 becomes judge & jury!
The way we prioritize black males well being over our own even when were victims of their violence sickens me. I pray everyday we find our way out of that.
Right, if people can't judge people based on their individual actions, that is their issue. If someone is abusive, aggressive or predator, they just are, regardless of color. People with common sense know the entire race of people are not the same, otherwise all Caucasians would be compared to TEd Bundy.
Agreed!
I don't think women not coming forward are necessarily prioritizing black men over themselves. We don't have a society that is receptive to the pain of black women so in order for a black woman to protect herself from further abuse it often means not coming forward. Said in another way, I think a lot of women don't come forward not to protect men but to protect themselves from the abuse that comes with coming forward.
@@Mariah203 but that is at the heart of it for black women. that is what it boils down too so it is the issue that limits black women when they are victimized by black men.
@JCrewCutie on IG? Facebook? What to talk?
It’s not our responsibility as black women to protect every aspect of the black male. If some are predators, they are predators and our voices should be heard. There are plenty of good black men out there but we shouldn’t be afraid to call out the problematic ones. There are MANY!!! This woman was assaulted and yet she’s trying to protect every one else. This cycle has to end.
I agree with you. Though generally speaking we need to address and correct the issue as a society, it’s not up to us black women to carry this burden. There are several good black men out there, they should be the ones responsible for keeping their brothers in check.
But her "protecting" him not only comes from a desire to protect a black man but also to protect herself from becoming ostracized in the black community herself. Society isn't kind to women who come forward with sexual assault especially if it's against a successful black man. If we want women to come forward with sexual assault it isnt enough to just tell women to stop protecting black men, we have to change our culture to one that is receptive to black women's pain.
Kim I know you don't like compliments, but please allow me the space to say you have perfected this craft. This interview (as well as the many others) is a work of pure brilliance. Thank you for giving this to us. I admire Ms. Dixon's courage and transparency throughout the interview. I recognize the pain in her eyes as she tells her truth, and it truly hurts that men like Russel get to expand their careers and thrive while the survivors bare the scars. I truly believe coming out with the horrific incident is the begining, and I'm glad she did.
Exactly. I love to quote her.... She's amazing 👏
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Kim your platform is a blessing to black women. Thank you for creating this safe space. Thank you for your story Drew.
Had a man done the same work she did in the industry, that man would be the CEO of an extremely influential and successful record label. Get this woman what she deserves.
FACTS, BIG FACTS
BIG FACTS
You can tell she’s still traumatised speaking about this. Of course any one would be hesitant to come forward against some of the most powerful black men in the industry. The silent treatment she received from the music community speaks volumes - shows you where these people really stand - on the side of those with the most popularity regardless of whether or not they’re despicable people. Thanks for bringing this to your channel Kim.
You damn right! Where im from, we got a saying, "Silence is acquiescence "
JR R couldn’t agree more. Silence becomes compliance and then that in turn becomes enabling. We gotta do better to protect each other as human beings period.
@@leaveitayy6246 If i had an actual platform......i would love to get these concepts out man...for real. But, aint nobody gonna listen to me.
@@jrr7031 Yeah, I mean, I'd listen if you had a platform because you have common sense. I think it's about people like yourself just putting it out into the universe, then at least the truth is there and accessible to those willing to learn and grow. Can't save everyone (I wish) but you can definitely reach a cherished few.
@@leaveitayy6246 damn.....ima use that last line. That hit home, HARD man.
This documentary is must watch for hip hop culture. Not only because of the Drews deep influences in it.
As a Black man watching this it hit me hard. Thank you to Drew & the other survivors for letting us hear your truth. Sorry it took this long.
Black Women for far to long took one on the chin. Choose race over gender.
Even if it mean drowning oneself in sexist industry.
We need to fight both. We got to Stop letting Black Women carry that burden.
I still learning & unlearning a lot stuff.
The question/answer that I took from documentary was where would hip hop be if gatekeepers was women or folks who rejected the patriarchy.
I hope I got my points across clear.
That last part raises an excellent question to think about. 🤔 A lot of people think patriarchy is the ultimate source of “order”, but as we can clearly see, it brings a lot of exploitation, abuse, hatred, and fear. All I see is chaos and disorder. What certain people secretly want is control and power for themselves. Everyone else gets sacrificed.
UA-camr Named Morgan yea it seems like many only can success through a white glaze & lack imagination to go beyond what is taught as “normal”
Much blame get pushed to that’s just the industry standard practice.
Many people succumb to it’s not as bad as it could be so learn to live with it mindset.
mike lyles Well said.
In a world of Rick Rosses and mumble rappers I always look out for the Nonames and the Rapsodys.
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I havent seen the doc and I believe these women. The industry is trash and people need to be held accountable.
It's on HBO Max's YT channel for free.
The full documentary is also on UA-cam. I just watched it the other day. I understand not telling. I was molested at the age of 5 and didn’t get the nerve or courage to tell anyone until I was in my 30’s. I was humiliated and embarrassed, and thought no one would believe me. As a woman and a survivor, I get it.
@@calvthomas6153 At 5? I'm sorry
all these men have daughters...do they not feel like ashamed or fearful that someone might treat their daughters in the same way?
It’s those same men that try to control their daughters from men.. because they think all men are monsters like they are
Neven Ahmad This
some of these fathers treat their daughters the same way. they dont see women/girls as human but as property
These men don't have a conscience. As long as they get their way, they don't care about anyone else.
I feel like its the TI situation. Its ok to degrade and disgrace other women but my daughter hell no. Like TI out here disrespecting his wife by cheating on her with other women but he also out here doing hymen checks on his daughter.
Just thinking of all the women’s careers that have this same story and it’s truly disgusting. It’s so sad that we’ve been socialized to protect men even if it puts in in danger. We need our own safe spaces immediately
I watched On the record 2 months ago and I was so angry that Drew's career got derailed because of Russel Simmons and later LA Reid. She was part of some of the most influential music in the 90s. Also American boy was my jam.
These men saw her talent, knew they couldn’t compare and set out to control her. When that didn’t happen, they tried to destroy her. God has the final say. He will have her and the other survivors all eating at the table in front of their enemies.
Amen! All facts! His day is coming very swiftly and no country will save him!
This has to be hands down one of your best interviews EVER! I always believe women (because over 50 years of lived experience) but Drew Dixon is so candid, so transparent and so talented that there should be no room for disbelief. That her stellar career was derailed simply due to toxic masculinity and power imbalance should give us all pause and let us know how truly unprotected we are.
I never even knew this documentary came out. Clearly no one pays attention to black girls suffering. Oprah let these women down.
Nqobile Ntuli do you pay attention to the suffering? Have you ever tried to warn someone who who felt they knew exactly what was at stake?
Males and females should hold one another accountable, but that’s something we all seem a little afraid to take on. I’ve heard far too many say it’s not their business and many who were walking straight forward into noticeably destructive situations, while telling others to mind their own business.
It’s messy, but people need friends who don’t mind the consequences of delivering the truth no matter the cost. Humans are way more complex than most would like to consider, but the truth is the truth.
People have a tendency to show others who they are by the way they treat the least among us. Those snapshots should always be considered as to who an individual may truly. I’m not saying people can’t be forgiven, but if we don’t acknowledge those lackluster moments it could strengthen the worst possible behavior.
Anyways, this is just my opinion and I thought I’d share it with you. God bless
I'm shocked at Oprah because she was a victim of sexual assault herself
Nqobile Ntuli black celebrity men including Russell Simmons attacked Oprah for supporting this documentary including some black blogs for attacking black men so she step down but it wasn’t about Oprah these women were brave and had their story told anyway.
@@guesswho123babe1 I remember that controversy, however it was still her decision to abandon these women and then throw them under the bus by saying there were some inconsistencies.
What did she gain from that. Black celebrity men still hate her just the same.
@@kdeloris2225 How soon we forget! She couldn't even confront her own FATHER after disclosing that his brother molested her. Her hippicracy is revolting.
Kim with the content. I am here for this ❤️
I find Oprah citing inconsistencies in the stories as the reason she dropped out of the documentary really suspect considering that when people accused the Michael Jackson accusers' stories of being inconsistent or inaccurate, she defended them. She said that people always try to discount a survivor's story because they didn't remember what shirt they were wearing on a particular day 15 years ago or if something happened in April or May, that kind of thing. But that is common, especially since while a person undergoes this kind of trauma they try to disassociate themselves from what's happening. So what happened? She changed her mind about that? Seems more likely that she did bow to outside pressure.
Also, I found that Breakfast Club interview infuriating too. Angela Yee tried, at least, to keep bringing it back to what he was accused of, and to not let him get away with him saying things like Women need to learn to say no if they don't feel comfortable with something--as if he wasn't accused of violently raping them. But overall, they seemed afraid to offend him in any way and totally let him run that interview. Drew is so right about him constantly bringing up yoga and veganism as if those things mean it's impossible for him to also be a rapist. I hated that they gave him that much time to speak, but if anything, that interview made me believe the women even more.
There’s more behind her involvement in the MJ doc. It’s not just about MJ imo
With this Oprah said someone close to her had doubts so that’s what made her pull out. If her inconsistencies came to light Oprah would’ve taken ALOT of heat. More than she did from the MJ documentary.
THIS.
@@mssha1980 let's call a thing a thing. Alot of people went after Oprah not just because she just supported the mj and russell simmons docs. But the hypocrisy of it all. When there are close people to oprah who been accused of sexual assault and child molestion. She has not taken them to task publicly by not saying one word.
I believe Drew🙏🏾
She said she was willing to “taking it for the team.... if not for the other women.”.... take one for the team....I want to know more about that psychology. I am so sad. That broke my heart.
I’m trying to unlearn that myself now in the present. Black women taking it for the team does not help us, it harms us. Black men bosses do not support us. It’s really sad
TheWonderGirl23 it is sad. I think of my mother and I wondered how much she withheld to not contribute to the stereotypes of black men for my sake. How many other black women do this? 😔
I love your channel! I’m happy to see you here. And I agree with you 100%. It is very sad.
@@TheMorganVEVO Thank you so much. Happy to see you here too. :)
@@ThemisThoth all without
The fact that I listen to a handful of hip hop podcasts and never heard one of them mention this moving documentary speaks volumes.
It's an insult that Black media outlets continue to provide a platform for alleged rapists. There are enough entertainers with intelligence for them to use. Supporting them is not necessary at all.
The pain in her eyes hurt me. I wanted to hug her in solidarity.
Lol Kim that disclaimer at the beginning...dont worry we know. We dont want you to get sued.
but WE KNOW😗
Omg Kim I see sadness in her eyes. Thank you thank you for showing the woman to us. For the insight. I paused it at six minutes... for a bit. Still listening.
This is Epic, she essentially curated the sound track of my youth. The tragedy of her story is just heartbreaking and going back and listening to these songs, it's, traumatic.
It’s unfathomable that so many black women will protect black men before themselves and even other black women. I cannot believe that black women will protect their fathers, uncles, cousins, even neighbors, before they protect their daughters. But if they can’t do it for their families, I’m not surprised that they won’t do it for a stranger.
If I'm not mistaken Oprah did the same thing. Didn't she protect the men or man in her family responsible 4 her rape?
The entertainment industry is a dangerous place. Especially for women and young children. Thanks for telling your story Drew
That is an important part. We consider the kids who grow up in the business virtually unscathed (Raven, Hilary, Skai...) as outliers when that shouldn't be the case. All kids should be protected and safe exploring their craft.
I worked in the music industry during the same time. I remember these artists and I also remember the sexism and harassment.
Jodi Smith details what did you do ?
@@erickiam25 it was tough at times especially when I was the only woman in the region/office etc. Now, Everyone experience is different. I had to be very discerning of how I navigated the space and who I trusted and howI interacted. I had set clear boundaries of what I would/wouldn't do even when I knew it vould affect my opportunity to "move up" in the industry. I can say i was fortunate that I had some mentors who would give me advice on navigating these times.
When Drew spoke about the other casualties as results of the harm brought against her, it really struck me. Often times discussions are centered around the victim/survivor, rightfully so, but others in their circle are impacted and the fallout just reverberates. So instead of causing harm to just one person, harm is being brought to the community.
The full documentary is available on UA-cam.
What's the name of it?
@@rikitawimberly775 on the record
Does anybody have the link, I can’t find it. HBO max isn’t available in Canada and it’s not on the crave app. :(
@@Geminijayshow on the record
Love and healing to Drew. I liked that she said she's gotta call herself a victim AND a survivor because she's gotta show grace to the side of her that was hurt. She can't distance herself from being a victim cos that won't hold Russell accountable!
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Very insightful interview. Drew's concerns about not wanting to initially participate in the doc sunk my heart -- (a) because she did not want to assist in the public "taking down of a black man"; (b) because she did not want the black community to turn against her, since we have so few "heroes" and a small number of very successful, high-profiled people as representations of us; and (c) because we know that those who are problematic and dangerous within our community will be weaponized against the most vulnerable ones in our community. It's terrible that many of us feel like we have to accept so much dysfunction and toxicity by of our people, because we know that we're not going to be supported by those outside of our community. So, unfortunately, all we have is each other. Drew's sentiments on this matter reminds me of Megan's recent statement on IG live about Tory Lanez. She basically had to worry about saving herself and those involved in, and present during, that incident, instead of turning in the person who caused her physical harm - and could've easily killed her. Her fear of the police arresting or killing her, her friend and Tory - simply because Tory had a gun in his possession - was greater than Tory being held accountable for assaulting her. So tragic. This also reminds me of the new show, Lovecraft Country. In the first episode, there are two separate "monsters" or forms of danger being depicted - one human (specifically, the police) and the other supernatural. Things to consider with all of these situations are: Who's the bigger threat? Which is the greater battle? Which should we align with when both are destructive?
You nailed my thoughts perfectly! Very well stated 👏
Sounds like the husband was only thinking about himself 🤬
Shannon dobbs Right, typical from what I’ve observed.
Yup
Same old same old
shameful. i’m happy she is free of him
That part.
Drew is so intelligent, I could listen to her speak all day. And I was pleased that she was so aware of all the angles and criticisms she’d be met with from speaking out and thoughtfully articulated her position. Great interview.
Seriously, and it breaks my heart because you know she's a thinker and was going back and forth for years. I hope she finds peace and justice
Drew Dixon is incapable of being anything but iconic. Her power takes up the screen; she just can't help it. Protect this human at all costs.
Oprah got scared and rather than say that she realized it’s easier to say Drew’s story is inconsistent. Just like all the stuff that happened w Oprah and Monique.... Oprah only does for herself. Complete opposite of Drew Dixon.
Russell is willing to play dirty. He got dirt on Oprah. Russell may be yoga now..but his nose is in the streets and with FOI
Vince M you’re absolutely right. Oprah has done a lot of effed up things in Africa and Haiti in particular let alone from all of the other things I don’t personally know about.
I was wondering was this the documentary that Oprah dropped because Black Twitter was going crazy? She should have just said anything else but discrediting these people. She could have lied and said she doesn't have the time to do it.
@@Insertwittypunchlinehere im trying to find info on this but I can't. What did she do in Africa and Haiti?
kya15 I’m sure you won’t find it online due to corps having the ability to scrub the internet. A lot of young girls have been sexually assaulted in/ at her school and it’s swept under the rug like most catholic scandals. Unfortunately, my country is where they go and act out all of their warped perverse fantasies and all it takes is a couple of dollars for “authorities” to act as if nothing is happening. Oprah knows and is very aware of the dozens, of dozens, of dozens of assaults that have been reported but the girls and their families (those who have kin) are paid off. It’s really deep sis but this isn’t the forum to expound upon.
Holy shit. When she embraced being a victim and not just a survivor I instantly got TEARS. The girl who lost the fight on the bed and was harmed was also me. As a fellow victim of rape that is so powerful. I never felt truly comfortable calling myself a survivor, because there are days that shit still ruins me. I'm still in deep pain. I'm a victim too and that's ok. ❤
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This was so compelling and deep to the point it was almost chilling. Drew articulated her story so well without even trying. So much tragedy and trauma but the victims/survivors came out as champions. Bravo Kimberly Bravo
Kim did a good job on this interview & was polite & did not interrupt. Drew's story was very powerful & she is a beautiful lady inside & out
I see a lot of times when Black women are caused harm by Black men, other Black men label Those Black women as snitches for sharing their experiences. More like how dare tell on him you should have stayed quite an let us handle him but, they never handle the perpetrator. Like who is/was going to handle Torey if the gun charges were never there? Megan was basically bullied into sharing her story just be labeled as a snitch. People are responsible for the harm they cause others. And like let’s not sit here like there is totem pole as it relates to response women receive based on their race and complex when sharing their sexual assault.
Isn’t *
Wow this was incredibly powerful and disheartening at the same time.
I believe Drew IDC idc. I believe HER!!!
Whew the pain in her eyes...I'm just thankful that she continued forward with this project. Your story has been told Drew. We see and hear you.
Ima need Kim to have a TV show. Speak to the masses girly! Let them know.
Not really, because then she'd have execs telling her what she could and couldn't say, and they'd have leverage over her. This platform is actually better for getting the truth out.
So many things she said resonated with me, especially the adding to the fire and being a part of black men being predators
Resonated
@@boipelozondo9806 thanks😊
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Was Oprah there? Que? And as a victim of childhood abuse herself, that's so disheartening.
Yes! So very disheartening.
I believe her❤️ 100%%% I’m sad Oprah did that. Really I am. Disappointed in her.
I just want to give you a big ole hug Drew! Your story is so similar to mine (different abuser), but I've not really had the courage to come forward yet. I tried to. I tried to go to the police but they refused to even let me file a report and then I just shut down and stopped trying to do anything about it. I think the statute of limitations is past now, but even just hearing stories like yours that are so similar to mine at least lets me know how not alone I am if that makes sense. No matter how much you understand cognitively that other people have gone through the same shit when it happens to you it can feel so damn isolating. Sending you my love and appreciation for sharing your story
Sending you love and strength ♥️
Watching this just broke my heart because all of it is so true. Amazing job ladies!!
Drew, You have the spiritual love and support of soooo many people !!!!
I watched the documentary it was well done! I am very happy that she finally spoke up. Keep pushing Drew!
I just watched this on HBO Max. So happy you had this conversation.
Yo, I am so mad right now. I'm glad she doesn't think about Russell Simmons enough to have an opinion about what should happen to him. I can't put here what I think about that subject.
Bless you Drew Dixon for your courage and thank you Kimberly for this interview! I normally don't like long-format quite as much but this had me transfixed. So necessary. So necessary.
Drew please write a book! It doesn’t have to be about Russell. You just have so much more to say about life and going forward and the determination and passion that comes out of you when you talk about what you love. So many people can benefit from just hearing more from you.
After watching I May Destroy You, this reminds me of the episode where it is revealed Zain was able to rebrand and release his book under a pseudonym after Arabella revealed he abused her. It saddens/angers me that men are allowed to continue their careers and gain success while the women and people they harmed are blacklisted and careers often derailed.
I can see how much music means to Drew Dixon and I hope she’s able to regain her spot in the music industry if she desires.
Thank you both for this interview. 💕
hearing her talk about how careers get straight up destroyed before htye even begin, because of harrassment and entitlement and toxic cultures where the artist is not even involved in the bullshit going on is just... that's a person whose entire life is different because of a horrible person that is also hurting other people more directly and hurting in-directly just for the heck of it
now I have to double and triple think all those one hit wonders and people call just "bad luck". This is not just bad luck, it is a horrible system that has hardly improved.
Thank you for featuring her on here. This really broke my heart, I have no other words, I hope Russell Simmons is held accountable
Just look a when he dated kimora Lee at a young age probably before she was 18 then when she made 18 he couldn't wait Simmonds is sick later for his ass
She was 16
The fact that that was normal and no one at all questioned it...
Right. And now he has a 17 year old daughter. I wonder if these perverted men are trying to get at her that are his age now, and how he feels about that.
She was 17 and he was 35!!!
thank you, Kim, for the continuous work of pushing the boundary and bringing us these thoughtful, intense conversations that are required in our communities.
Russell robbed Drew of where hip hop could have went... We stand behind Drew for the culture
You really have this Music God on your channel sharing her intimate experience of some of the beauty and horrors of the industry. Wow. Thank you. I hope this helps any woman who has, is or will navigate a space dominated by cis men.
Oprah’s playing safe to save herself ass has more than enough credibility and buffer to take some heat. These ladies are out here fully exposed with a minimum amount of resources compared to O. When shit goes down, O always pulls out and/or goes silent unless it involves Gayle or one of her white cronies. Let’s not pretend it’s about inconsistencies. Nobody’s questioned O’s story of rape and survivorship all these years, how dare she position herself to question anyone. A fraud!
Cis women can also be horrible i.e. Oprah
Your bravery just compelled me to be Brave and to revisit my truth. I hope u know you're a hero
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I am a guy from Jamaica sending love and support Kim . I love your content.🙂🙂🙂
God bless and protect her for speaking out
This woman is a musical beast 👏🏾👏🏾. I am loving this.
She had the ear. For real.
Themis & Thoth (..going to check your channel because I seem to be agreeing with all your comments!)
tanjabmoon Hope you enjoy. I actually spoke about Kim on there.
tanjabmoon also, thank you.
Thank you for doing this interview. I thought I knew who Russell Simmons was simply because I grew up knowing of him and what he has done for the Hip Hop community. But that goes to show you really don't know who people really are. You just get to see what they show you. I wish Drew Dixon nothing but the best. I am sorry that so many people let you down.
What really gets me is how all the signs are there. Listen to him talk in his interviews especially before the whole Yoga Russ. He's been telling on himself. Also, moving all his assets out of the States after this came forward, reminded me of Epstein. I'm horrified how he takes zero accountability and keeps his godlike status in society. Plus he has two daughters, like wtf.
I love what she said about choices...weighing things against our blackness and how we protect black men's image at our own expense. My dad was abusive growing up, but we were told from a young age that if he was arrested thing's would be very bad for him...so even when i wanted to call the cops, the thought of his safety always took precidence over that of my mother, and we never really spoke about it till she left him. So many black women carrying similar stories and pain, thank you for this conversation.
Kim! This conversation gave me life… And what I mean by life is it brought me to tears. Even though I have never been a victim of sexual assault, I have been a victim of the black male misogyny and narcissism that is pervasive in our society… And she gave words to my experience. Thank you.🙏🏽
wow kim, this is one of your best interviews yet. I hadn't heard about this documentary but am going to watch ASAP. Drew -- what an incredible woman.
Thank you Kim you always come through hearing her story and just how she put she lost the fight on the bed that realness brought an emotion of pure anger I hate as women the thing that is most important to us which our body and well being is something people feel they have a right to take a have for themselves it infuriates me beyond belief I’ve never even been able to watch scenes where there is some type of force I just can’t I pray for every little girl young women, ladies across the board especially black ones to have safety in the world
thank you so much Kim! I learned a lot about this even after watching on the record. Its absolutely horrible what happened to these women. It's also really sad to think about how someone who had contributed to the industry as much as Drew had her career stunted because of an abusive environment. Who knows what other beautiful contributions could she have made over the past couple of years? However not all hope is lost and I don't think it's ever late to pursue something so I definitely will be looking put for whatever she does in the future and that her and all the victims affected by sexual assault continue on their journey towards healing and closure 💜
I am so saddened and angered by this story, how many people knew and just watched. But at the same time I am awed by the strength, dignity and grace of this black woman. As long as people like this exist, maybe things can get better
Thank you Drew, sharing your story cannot be easy. Recognizing privilege is usually missed in these stories and the context is so necessary. Bravo to the both of you.
This was such an amazing interview. The abuse of women in the music industry needs to be exposed fully! We've focused on the movies, now it's the music's turn.
The reckoning in the music industry is way overdue.
If I as man do not have more respect for black women after watching this and On The Record I'm not right.
This interview was fantastic. It's inconceivable how anyone could listen to and watch Drew Dixon and the other victims/ survivors tell their stories and believe they are lying. Black women are expected to carry so much of society on their backs, and they do so unbelievably well. Most heartbreaking, aside from the story itself, is realizing how black women simultaneously defend themselves from and protect black men (it's almost expected that they do so), in ways most black men don't do and aren't expected to do for black women. Point and case, Drew thought about the lense her story would be told through and the potential impact on our culture, not wanting to tell her TRUTH alongside a group of white women, among other things, to protect black men and our culture. Black men in the industry rarely do that for black women, and when they do, it is not in the same deliberate and thoughtful manner. Megan Thee Stallion just revealed that she protected Tory the night she was shot and has been trying to protect him, which is what has prevented her from speaking out, this man SHOT HER, but she still felt the need to protect him. Too many black men would never.
I really like Drew. This was a GREAT interview, Kimberly.
You tell people, your alleged friends, about the thing that happened. And laterwhen you bring it back up, they have no idea what you're talking about. It's only further proof that of course your predator didn't care about you but your "friends" don't either.
So then you say nothing.
Kim, great job on this. You interviewed her very well and its appreciated.
“I start the clock in 1619 not in 1995...” that spoke volumes...
Wow Kim and Drew, thanks so much for this.
My sister was molested by our dad , he denied it so my mom did nothing. Basically swept under the rug, never spoken about again. I believe you and the other women Drew. I wonder if Russell had some type of powerful information on Oprah that caused her to backdown.
this was an incredible interview.
Whew, Drew has me in tears. This is incredible. Thank you for this conversation!!!
This interview is so compelling, Drew is so brilliant and relatable, Kim is so astute and affirming as an interviewer, and if you believe any of these women are lying, you’re delusional.
Such a great interview!!! Shes so strong and has more courage than any man in the industry. A true talent 🥰
I'm going to purge this here. I hadn't thought about this in years. In college I wanted to interview a rap artist for the student newspaper at DEF Jam. I was directed to a guy in his late 20's who had been interning there for 2 years as I remember. He was very cool at first-- but gave me the run around-- the maybe let's see - then I came to meet him at their offices and later on he told me after some back and forth that if I slept with him then he could get me the interview. of course I refused him and he said ... well and I never got the interview - and I remember feeling how much that guy just made the whole process of simply getting an interview with an artist about him personally and he wasted my time and effort and travel. I just needed to get that out here as that really felt unfair and it came into my mind ages later in hearing this woman speaking 10-15 mins I remembered this, My saying this does not mean everyone was that way or that this was the practice at Def Jam - I wouldn't know but it was so unjust and a total waste of my time, and I couldn't seem to get the situation to a place where I could report him without feeling like I'd compromise our chances of getting an interview with another artist. I say that to say, I'm not tryin to bash DeF Jam, I'm just emptying this off of my spirit.
Really enjoyed this video. Drew mentioned several times that she was concerned about her safety. Now that the documentary is out, I was wondering if she is even more concerned.
And we get a curated playlist by Drew Dixon, on a friday!
Oh yeah, where can I find it?
Thank you for this Kim ❤️
Kim, you be pulling in BIG names! Im so happy for you and super proud of you for bringing your own voice and opinions to all these issues!
How rich the music industry would've been, if Drew Dixon were allowed to thrive. Now we have songs like 'Lupine Pussy.'
If Drew doesn't get her flawless grace, compassionate awareness and the continual poetry of her speech off of my neck lololol.
Kim, this is SO DEEP. Thank you for this. Please don't ever stop the great work.
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Kim you have outdone yourself this time sis. I Stan you so hard.
Listen.....we can't be friends always gets me chocked up. It was literally one of the most perfect duets just like very special or anything Tami and Marvin did. Its that classic.
This was phenomenal. Kim has become such a great interviewer, so professional, yet fun and enjoyable. Such a difficult topic being handled so elegantly, and didactic.
Incredible. All the respect in the world for these women
That "yall know...yall...know" gave me life!!!🤗🤗
I want to fight somebody for what these scumbags did to Drew and her career. The gatekeepers have destroyed the industry.