Remember That time When Rick James shyted on Alicia Keys Lol

[General Mills]

Still nothing on when he destroyed beyonce

Wait. He was referring to Bey in this classic clip??

 

[Wild self]

Cause they ain't built for some brutally honest criticism or advice. I'm sure someone like Rick wasn't coddled by anyone.

You cannot be coddled when you are on the professional level, musically speaking. Iron sharpens iron.

 

[Wild self]

If Alicia Keys was dark skinned, she wouldn't have had half of the success she has. Word to India Arie.

Simping on light skin ruined black music

 

[karim]

Cause they ain't built for some brutally honest criticism or advice. I'm sure someone like Rick wasn't coddled by anyone.

The man was just a coke addicted narcissist, he was funny at times, but there is no need to glorify him. What he said wasn't brutally honest criticism, he was just talking shyt.

 

[DreadBrown]

This is hilarious my woman is a sanger and can’t stand AK

I tricked her into listen to the latest album and she said ‘what is this trash

‘

 

[Spiritual Stratocaster]

You cant even hate on Rick James.
He was a massive star and he had an amazing, powerful voice. The man could sing.

But got damn Rick was savage as fukk. LOL
Go watch old interviews he did in his prime. Crazy.

He basically called Michael Jackson and Prince Uncle Tom's back in 1984

 

[Spiritual Stratocaster]

As a gay man, I agree about not outing people who aren't out but I dont get why some folks hide the obvious like luther vandross

 

[MVike28]

Alicia Keys been garbage from day 1

she’s also boring and has no stage presence

Rick was a wild dude

 

[Wiseborn]

He’s right we are not critical enough when it comes to music ... notice the white girls took off right after Alicia got on ... showing that they can make candy R&B from anyone

The fact that Rachelle Farrell and Laylah Hathaway didn't blow is criminal.

Then there's all the talent in the Jazzyfatnastees/ The Roots crew camp

I mean I don't have an answer why these chicks ain't large

 

[3rdWorld]

Idk why ya'll hate her so much

Too much energy wasted on her when there's a 1000 trash rappers who are actually destructive

 

[Dynamite James]

He basically called Michael Jackson and Prince Uncle Tom's back in 1984

Rick James looked out for MJ like a big bro (Motown) . Joe Jackson was one of his good friends and has defended Michael publicly. Other than second hand stories Show me where he dissed MJ? ___________\_\\CNN.com - Transcripts
PHILLIPS: You're looking good. Now, you and I were talking yesterday, we were talking a little bit this morning. You're in support of Michael Jackson. Tell me why.

JAMES: Because I love him. I think he's fantastic. I love his whole family. I've been knowing Michael since he was a kid. I've know his whole family. I know his mother. I know his father. I know the brothers. I know the sisters. And I have nothing but complete love, and respect and admiration for the whole family.

 

[Luke Cage]

i always felt Alicia Keys was a good song maker, but a mid performer. She should do like Babyface and start helping other artists craft hits.

 

[NinoBrown]

You cannot be coddled when you are on the professional level, musically speaking. Iron sharpens iron.

This...even big time artists get told "No Thanks"...that should light fires under their asses to do better...

Can't grow if you aren't challenged as a musician...

 

[Wild self]

This...even big time artists get told "No Thanks"...that should light fires under their asses to do better...

Can't grow if you aren't challenged as a musician...

It seems like after the year 2000, the paradigm for the music industry is to stop challenging artists for better QUALITY, and make watered down hits instead. 22 years later, the watered down hits of today are being outsold by music of decades past.