Beyonce vs. Janet Jackson Feud
Beyonce’s loose lips have landed her in hot water with legendary R&B star Janet Jackson.
Ms. Jackson is reportedly livid over catty remarks Sasha Fierce made in reference to the world-famous, if kooky, Jackson clan in a recent interview.
“Beyonce’s remark came out of left field and really stung Janet,” a insider tells the National Enquirer.
“I grew up upper class. Private school,” Beyonce said during the controversial chat. “My dad had a Jaguar. We’re African-American and we work together as a family, so people assume we’re like the Jacksons, but I didn’t have parents using me to get out of a bad situation.”
Well Janet’s not taking too kindly to that, says the tabloid spy, who says Janet “blew up” when she heard about Bee’s interview.
“…The Jackson family came from Gary, Indiana and there was a time they barely squeaked by. But Janet has many loving memories and is incensed that Beyonce would make a crack like that.”
Why was Janet so taken aback by Beyonce’s comments?
“She feels Beyonce went out of her way to tell the world she’s from the upper class and the Jacksons were like a bunch of dirty gutter rats.”
“Janet is proud of her family and how they came from nothing and became superstars.”
“Not only is Janet telling everyone who will listen that Beyonce has a lot of growing up to do and that she needs to stop trying to impress everyone, she’s planning to confron Beyonce herself and read her the riot act.”
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On December 25th 2008, Secret Lady wrote:
Beyonce says her family is not using her to get somewhere but looks are her dad and moms positions on her payroll. Yeah right and by the way I think beyonce new cd is the worst one she have put out. I like some songs on the album but there are more bad songs than good ones.
On December 26th 2008, Nicole wrote:
Sorry that most black people grow up poor!! How dare we push our atlented kidsto suceed.
On December 26th 2008, wayne wrote:
Everyone know that the jacksons parents use there kids especially Joe. Everyone knows the history of this family its not exactly a secret!!! So why when Beyonce says it, is it so wrong. Anyway i suggest u guys read or listen to the entire interview before u comment. We as balck people need to learn to read and listen and put things into context. Lets behave like we have sense people. I really dont believe janet is enraged anyway. We are taking this from a gossip column. The economy is bad so they will do anything and say anything for sells to improve. Beyonce forever
On December 27th 2008, Tracy wrote:
get her janet!!!!!! Beyonce was talking outta her neck!
On December 29th 2008, Trish wrote:
I think why she was upset is not the fact that Joe used his kids to gain fame, but maybe because she was specific on who she’s talking about. As well, she made it seem like all that she is, the Jackson’s were the total opposite.
On December 29th 2008, carlos michael wrote:
janet jackson thank you carlos michael is a success story corvette z06
On December 29th 2008, Ki Ki wrote:
Beyonce needs to shut up for real. Janet paved the way and every female who comes after her as a solo artist is going by the standard that “Ms. Jackson” set. SHE is the legend…anybody can get up there and shake their behind at a rapid-fire pace and show their body off to up album sales. Come on…how many more spasms and how much more butt-shakin’ is Beyonce gonna do? She might take a lesson and, for starters, put some clothes on…and two, do some real dancing and singing and humble yourself. Get a new act. That’s how Janet made it…she switched that thang up a few times.
On December 29th 2008, Grace12_34 wrote:
I HOPE Beyonce did not say this.
If she DID, I’m on Janet’s side (and I’m not even a fan of hers). Beyonce is married to a high-school drop-out, straight-from-the-Marcy Projects “low class man,” even if he did get lucky. Beyonce needs to DEMONSTRATE that she was educated in private schools by using the communication skills she learned there.
On December 29th 2008, Angela from texas wrote:
Beyonce should be ashamed of herself! How dare she?! She just told the entire world what a true snob she is. No one has ever compared her family to the Jackson’s! Her mother’s clothing line wouldn’t be as big as it is if her daughter weren’t so famous. The Jackson’s came up from nothing into something, and didn’t have everything handed to them, or have maids and butlers at their every bark and roar! Joe and Katherine instilled hard work in their children and that is something to be proud off!! Grow Up Beyonce. Appreciate what you got and remember where your parents came from. cause obviously YOU forgot!
On December 30th 2008, janrey wrote:
im sorry but joe jackson using his kids is not new! and no, the knowles did not use their kids, because obviously beyonce can sing. i was never a fan of michael or janet’s singing… they can’t really blow and if they were around today auditioning for AI simon cowell would say no to them! lucky for them, back in their time power vocals and vocal gymnastics was not the thing…
On December 30th 2008, Virgo Sister wrote:
The only thing that Beyonce did was tell the truth. There’s nothing wrong with that, right? Beyonce can’t help that she likes to speak her mind, that’s because she is a true Virgo! Go Beyonce!
Virgos 4 Life!
On December 30th 2008, Kita wrote:
Well to me if everyone knows (about the jackson family) in there own opinion as a fact then why keep mention it. As we all have seem Beyonce has a fit about people talking about here family, then she should understand what kind drama it could bring. She was not in the jackson how to know anything none of us was. If Janet has a problem then hey address it and Beyonce should be expecting it since Janet opinion now seems to be puplic knowledge. In my opinion I think Beyonce is very selfish and selfish actions usually causes a lot of drama.
On December 30th 2008, Crystal Matthews wrote:
Beyonces’ comment, although true, was not warranted and mean-spirited. She may not have intended for the comments to be hurtful, but anyone would be offended if you put their family out there negtively, as she did. Yes, we have all heard and assumed certain things regarding the Jackson family, however, you do not put one down to make yourself taller. Beyonce is a smart, intelligent, woman, and I beleive she could have used another analogy to get her point across, versus slamming the Jacksons. I love both entertainers, and hope that Beyonce gives the Jackson family a proper apology. How would Beyonce feel if Janet brought up that Kelly of Detiny’s Child, is really Mr. Knowles’ illigitimate child. LOL. No one wants to air their dirty laundry! Not even the rich and famous! B, concentrate on your new husband and leave the Jackons alone.
On December 30th 2008, Samoan Goddess wrote:
i would love to see Beyonce & Janet pull their hairs and tear their eyes out….. believe me….if it were someone talkin smack about a samoan family? lol! expect blood and teeth falling out!
On December 30th 2008, Vicki wrote:
Beyonce is an idiot. Private school and driving a Jaguar does NOT make you upper class. Her mom owned a salon and her dad did WHATEVER, and they lived ok. Middle to upper MIDDLE CLASS at best. I do recall them losing their great big ole home at one point in her sheltered little life. And wasn’t that before DADDY started pimpin his little girl. Beyonce, you’re wrong for that one sweetie, and Janet should be pissed….
On December 30th 2008, michelle wrote:
I have never bee a fan of Beyonce, do to the fact that she always felt superior to the other girls in her group, she hates that anyone could do better than her, look at the example with Jennefer Hudson thats my girl allong with Janet, she was upset when the croud stood up for Jenny in Dream Girl, you got the perfect part in that movie, you look the type that would do something like that, you better hope JZ never leave your sorry @$$. She will never sing like Jenny, and she can never walk in Janet shoes. When you talk about dancing Janet is the master. I will give her a little credit, but she feels that she has to be naked and shake out of tune to be notice, but when she opens that mouth she is so country. Beyonce you shold know better than to mess with Janet. You are a nobody in my eyes
On December 30th 2008, roro wrote:
Beyonce’s dad worked at IBM and was making six figures when he quit his job to help her make her dreams come true. Beyonce told the truth (if she in fact said this), but it was something that should not have been said in public, in an interview.
On December 30th 2008, michelle wrote:
I have never been a fan of Beyonce, do to the fact that she always felt superior to the other girls in her group, she hates that anyone could do better than her, look at the example with Jennefer Hudson, thats my girl allong with Janet, she was upset when the croud stood up for Jenny in Dream Girl, you got the perfect part in that movie, you look the type that would do something like that, you better hope JZ never leave your sorry @$$. She will never sing like Jenny, and she can never walk in Janet shoes. When you talk about dancing Janet is the master. I will give her a little credit, but she feels that she has to be naked and shake out of tune to be notice, but when she opens that mouth she is so country. Beyonce you should know better than to mess with Janet. You are a nobody in my eyes
On December 31st 2008, Damita Joe luvr wrote:
Who says Matthew Knowles ISN’T using his children, namely Beyonce’? When did Joe Jackson ever promote his daughter in scantily clad clothing and booty shaking for record sales. Let me break it down for all those blinded by the shimmer of Dereon clothes.
Knowles management reminds me of the old Eazy E manager, Jerry Heller who used his personnel who did anything he had to for record sales. Matthew Knowles used Kelly and Michelle and threw them away when their novelty wore off.
For those who don’t know, Kelly is in the “solo” project for the pink panther movie WORK UP ON IT. Good ole Matt didn’t want to take away from Be, by having her share the spotlight with Kelly,so he stuck her in the background, and not only that, Kelly sings the 2nd verse to that song.
What is my point you ask. The Knowles, now and always have assumed they were better than the rest of us field Ni#$ers, and it’s comments like Be’s that prove it.
Get over yourself Be. btw, Solange’s career is failing, miserably. Maybe she should marry a well-established rapper.
On December 31st 2008, Darius wrote:
Thats the problem people always taking shit out of content the bitch that interviewed Bee probably asked her a question comparing the families people need to grow the hell up! Besides their family biography was at the movies and they showed it on TV! What the hell is wrong with you finger pointers! Shes not the first to say it!~
On December 31st 2008, lady luck wrote:
I must agree with everyone who says that Matthew Knowles is pimping his daughter. I don’t understand how any father can stand to see his daughter flingling her half-nude body all over the place ust sell to records. I find it hard to believe that Beyonce said what people are saying about the Jackson family because I really do think that she is a pretty nice person. But if she did, then shame on her because that is exactly what it seems like her parents did in order to get ahead. Their technique might not have been as hard-nosed as Joe Jackson’s seemed to have been, but for a teenage girl to be exploited the way that she was is shameful.
On January 3rd 2009, m jones wrote:
Sure she is not the first to smash the jacksons but she has to realize the she is in the spot light and with that you have to watch what you say because your words good or bad can be takin out of context by the media yes she owes janet an apology wether she meant it or not that goes back to the old saying that people should mind their business she is married now and thats the only thing she should be concerned with
On January 4th 2009, Sayida wrote:
Beyonce I wish I had a father like Joe Jackson. I wouldn’t be as poor as I am now. It is hurting thing not to be able to pay your bills and dress in cheap rags, but yet work everyday and work OT. Joe worked already everydayday on a public job to support hi family. Katherine never worked. Little girl do your really think Matthew quit his job to go broke. for you to ralize your dreams? Or did he do what Joe Jackson did to make his kids dreams come true? Don’t be ugly! You hurt alot of people with yor ugly comments about the Jacksons and made yourself look like the nasty person. Is this how you treated Kelly Rowland? Her mother wa a maid.
On January 4th 2009, Ms. J wrote:
Janet has every right to be offended by Beyonce’s comments. Whether or not they are true is really not relevant. She had no right to make herself look better by trashing the Jacksons directly. An analogy could have been used without referencing them directly. I think she has forgotten that its artists like the Jacksons who ultimately paved the way for African Americans to have an opportunity to enjoy the success that she enjoys today. Obviously a few traits she didn’t manage to learn in those private schools she attended are tact and humility.
On January 5th 2009, Roz wrote:
Beyonce may have came from money but that just goes to show that money can buy anything. Where as the Jackson all of the Jacksons not just 1 or 2 came from rags to riches which shows that it was their TALENT that got them to where they are not MONEY…. Beyonce has forgot that she was part of a team when she 1st came out it wasnt by herself, only she has succeeded as far as she has got because her sister doesnt have talent nor does her mother “TACKY TINA” which is a new that the entertaining industry gave her… Yes Beyonce you are right “Yes, money can buy you almost anything” except for TALENT…!!!!!!!!
On January 5th 2009, Mica wrote:
Private school? What private school? To my knowledge, Beyonce’ was home schooled and yes Papa Knowles did have a corporate job and Mom owned her own salon. How dare she say what she said. First of all, Joe and Katherine Jackson raised 8, count it, 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-EIGHT children in the 50s and 60s, back when black people had no freakin civil rights! The Jackson Family paved the way for ungrateful little witches such as you, Beyonce. I am so ready for someone to knock Beyonce’ off this high horse of hers! She doesn’t even deserve to be placed in the same sentence as The Jackson Family. She thinks just because she has money, that makes her successful and innovative. ANYONE can make money, just ask pimps. Matter of fact, as your pimp Daddy Matthew Knowles, now that is a true pimp.
On January 6th 2009, Neecie wrote:
I think Beyonce’s money has gotten her foot in the door and she can sing a bit. I like her music I can only listen to somuch at a time though. I was always on the fence with her though. After how they replaced the original DC members and then lost one of the replacements I thought there was trouble there anyway but I try not to judge others. From what I have read and heard on the radio I feel she deserves everything she will get. I hope that Janet Jackson turns into a “Sasha Fierce” on Beyonce. I hope Jay talks to her about that mouth. Yeah the world may have known about The Jacksons but certain things should be left unsaid especially when those people paved a way for the lifestyle she lives now. Oh and just to let her know Jags are not that expensive any average working person can afford to drive one. She sounds as stupid as she looked in that DIva video wearing those damn dangling shades!
On January 6th 2009, Tia wrote:
In interviews beyonce doesn’t really seem like she can put a coherent sentence together but being “young” when she came out can’t really be used as an excuse for apparent lack of education. I mean beyonce was 16 or 17 when destiny’s child came out and they weren’t even THAT big at first. Now look at somebody like BRANDY, she really was young when she came out i’m talking 14 YEARS OLD, and she was a solo star plus she had her own T.V show MOESHA and i’ve seen Bran in interviews and she sounds very articulate she even went to PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY for a while. I don’t think Beyonce realizes that the main reason she got to where she’s at, at the moment is because she hasn’t been wearing any clothes and you know what they say SEX SALES. She didn’t need to bring the JACKSON’S into her interview, it was classless.
On January 6th 2009, Ladybug wrote:
The Jackson’s made it through the toughest times for African Americans 60’s and 70’s. This is almost a slap in the face to the Jackson and their struggles.
One thing is for sure, you can’t tell that she went to a private school or has any class based on her grammar or etiquette that is for sure. And what about the people who came from public school but worked hard to achieve and parents that helped push us out of poverty.
Beyonce is out of touch!
On January 6th 2009, Charlotte wrote:
I think Beyonce was way out of line. From what I read it seems like she took it upon herself to compare her family to the Jacksons. Tina Knowles is in fact using her because without Beyonce that crappy clothing line who have only been a dream. Solonge is piggy backing as well. No one would have ever purchased her album if she wasn’t Beyonce’s sister and Lorel she go in where she fitted in. Don’t get me wrong I love Beyonce but she needs to only speak about herself and her family.
On January 6th 2009, Gia wrote:
Beyonce is a wanna-be diva, Janet is a Legend. As hard Beyonce tries she’ll never win an OSCAR with that attitude. Who care what you have or had growing up its that you made it RIGHT!! Janet is an will always be a powerhouse. Beyonce can keep hating while she keeps imitating Rhianna. Pity
Be Original!!!
On January 6th 2009, Brandy corker wrote:
WE the people must understand that weather or not beyonce was specking the truth, ask yourself was it called for? Since she was raised in a upper class family and went to a private school then she should now how to truly conduct a interview, she wasn’t asked anything regarding the Jackson family or Janet to be specific. If she wanted to tell the world how she grew up, by all means do so, but in the right manner. We all know the history of the Jackson’s but be for real, if it was your family, how would u feel? Beyonce must apologies for bring up the Jackson’s, not so much for the comment! Ms, if I was a BITCH!
On January 7th 2009, Gemini wrote:
ohh please!!! The girl only said the truth about how parents shamlessly feed of the success thier children in the music industry. The jackson’s was a classic example……The “The Jacksons: An American” Dream movie clearly depicted that. This young woman, being african american with a career which started at the same age probably as the Jacksons, made a simple contrast……the message from beyonce’s statement was that she had responsible parents that loved and had her best interest at heart…..Her proper upbringing is what has made her in the hardworking woman she is today. What Janet needs to confront is the fate of her career and the idea of starting a family since she’s not getting younger…..not this young woman.
On January 7th 2009, Toni wrote:
let;’s hope B’s comments are not as they appear, it is very notice that B needs her interviewing techniques polished
On January 7th 2009, CHRISTINA GREEN FROM KDY IN WASHINGTON DC wrote:
TO BE HONEST I FUCKING LOVE YU BEYONCE BECAUSE YOU KEEP IT 100 ALL DA TIME …OK SHE SIAD DAT IF IT WAS DAT IMPORTANT TO JANET JACKSON SHE WOULD HAVE NEVER TOLD THE WORLD SO NOW THAT BEYONCE SPEAKS ON IT SHE’S MAD…BEYONCE IS A GROWN ASS WOMEN JUST LIKE JANET JACKSON .JANET SHOULD HAVE TOOK IT AS A COMPLIMENT BECAUSE SHE KNEW HER YOUNGER DAYS WERE ROUGH BUT LOOK WERE SHE IS NOW THATS ALL THAT MATTER FOR REAL
~ LIL TINA FROM DAT GOOD OLD KDY ~
On January 7th 2009, wezzy wezzy wrote:
i dont think joe used his kids, i think he saw talent in all of them and knew they would be somebody..i think beyonce comment was harsh because it was the way she worded it. she was just expressing how her growing up weathy differ from most african americans families for example(the jackson family). its crazy how people would take something like dis to the extreem.
On January 7th 2009, BKBEAUTY wrote:
BEYONCE SIT YOUR A** DOWN YOU AE NOWHERE NEAR JANET JACKSONS LEGENDS
On January 7th 2009, Vita wrote:
I personally think this was blown completely out of proportion. The upbringing of the two stars can’t really be compared. The Jacksons came up during an era where it was really difficult for African Americans to make it. Beyonce is only 27 years old and many African Americans were middle class during her upbringing. I think Beyonce was just stating that music wasn’t the only way for her to be successful. Janet definitely shouldn’t have taken it personally because, for one, the media has made it public that Joe Jackson was very hard on his children when trying to make them successful and two – Janet didn’t grow up poor. The Jacksons were already famous by the time Janet came along. She was a child actress. I think Beyonce should just apologize for offending Janet the two should go to dinner.
On January 8th 2009, Frisco wrote:
I have inside information that Janet will confront Beyonce this weekend at a private event. Word has it that Janet will walk up to Beyonce in front of whoever and KNOCK DA BITCH right in her mouth. Then walk away as if nothing happened and her words will be ” LET SOMEONE TELL ME SOMETHING”.
Cant wait!!!!!!!
On January 9th 2009, diva c wrote:
beyonce has always been mistreated and talked about by her fellow houstonians to be honest she is very talented and deserves some respect . We know how the media lies and takes little stuff out of perportion thats what happened here. Beyonce has bigggggg love for Janet Jackson. Didnt u see the ICON TRIBUTE. Janet jackson is an ICON and a boss ass singer and dancer so is beyonce there is not any fued only someone trying to hype it up as one
On January 9th 2009, IHAVEANOPINION2!! wrote:
Okay, i have completely read the article that caused all this drama. I LOVE the Jackson family and all its ups and downs. I also LIKE Beyonce because unlike other artists in the music business, she can sing!! However as a human being and a self proclaimed Christian, you have to be VERY careful what you say and who you say it to. Everyone does not wish you well and some want to see how long its going to take before you say something FOOLISH. Thats what the comment was. It was not thought out and it was out of context. The Jackson parents may have “USED” their children, but ask the kids if they minded. A Jaguar and private school does not make you Upper class. Beyonce has to re-evaluate her life. She may not have had to struggle and she may have broke some color lines, but how many people had to get to the front of the line before she crossed it? The Jackson’s get mad props for “Using” their children’s talent to get them ALL, even the ones you don’t hear about often, a better life. Do your research before you open your mouth. Pray about it Mrs. Knowles-Carter.
On January 10th 2009, MONICA J WALLACE wrote:
BEYONCE’S IS ON HER LAST COUPLE OF YEARS AND WHAT COULD BE MORE AMUSING THAN FOR THIS GIRL TO FALL. IF BEYONCW WAS A REGULAR PERSON AND WORKING IN THIS HARD LIFE THE REST OF US SHE WOULD BE A FAT NASTY OBESE POPEYES EATER. BUT SHE IS BEYONCE WHO FATHER SAW TALENT IN HER AND LIKE THE REST OF AMERICA WANTED TO CASH IN AND MAKE SOME MONEY. HE DID NOT ENJOY HIS CAREER AT IBM. HE WANTED TO BE FILTHY RICH AND BANK ON HIS DAUGHTER TO GETHIM THERE. KELLY ROLAND ONCE SAID ON TV THAT BEYONCE COULD NEVER HAVE A REALITY SHOW BECAUSE IFTHE WORLD KNEW HOW CRAZY HER LIFE WAS THEY WOULD SEE BEYONCE IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT. BEYONCE HAS MADE HER MONEY BEING THE NICE,SWEET LIGHT SKIN GIRL WITH A CRAZY SHAPE BODY AND A MULTIMILION DOLLAR BOYFRIEND, BUT LITTLE DOES EVERYBODY KNOW THAT JAYZ AND BEYONCE ARE A BUSINESS JUST LIKE DIANA ROSS AND MOTOWN. IT ‘S NOT REAL. THEY FOOLED YOU BUT NOT ME!!!!!!! DO YOU KNOW WHO BEYONCE USE TO MESS WITH, AS QUIET AS ITS KEPT, BEYONCE WAS MESSING WITH EMINEM FOR A YEAR OR SO. THEY MET AT THE GRAMMYS AND HE USE TO TAKE HER ON PLANES AND EXOTIC TRIPS SO HER FATHER WOULD NOT KNOW. BEYONCE IS HUMAN LIKE THE REST OF US. SHE CURSES SMOKE WEED AND PRAY EVERYDAY TO GER THROUGH LIFE. ALSO DON;T LET WHAT SHE SAID ABOUT JANET BE SHOCKING. SHE IS FINALLY SHOWING HER TRUE SELF. SHE IS COMING OUT OF HER SHELL. SHE IS LETTING THE PUBLIC KNOW NOW THAT SHE DON’T GIVE A FU**. SHE MADE HER WAY THROUGH HOLLYWOOD NOW SHE CAN DO AND SAY WHAT SHE WANTS. JANET WILL GET OVER IT BECAUSE JANET WILL ALWAYS HAVE CLASS .SHE OLD SCHOOL BABY. BEYONCE IN 10 YEARS WILL BE THAT GIRL WHO SHOOK IT, TOOK IT AND THEN GOT TAKEN. SHE WILL BE A HASBEEN WITH MONEY IN THE BANK. IT’S JUST A BUSINESS. FOR ALL THE STRUGGLING PEOPLE IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW, IT WILL BE OKAY. MO IS PRAYING FOR YOU. THIS ECONOMY KNOCK US OUT THE BALL PARK BUT WE WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY THIS GAME CALL LIFE. FOR ALL THE FAMOUS PEOPLE OUT THERE THANKS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT. I SURELY DID NEED IT PEACE AND LOVELOVE
On January 10th 2009, paskie wrote:
I’m not surprise Beyonce made this comment, she’s not the sharpest tool in the box. Anytime you take the time to point out in an interview that your father had a Jaguar and mistake home schooling for private school tells me YOUR AN AIRHEAD. BEYONCE FANS NEED TO REALIZE THAT EVEN IF YOUR A FAN YOUR ARTIST STILL LACK EDUCATION AND POISE. If, Beyonce was a polished artist she wouldn’t have to mention the Jackson’s or any other famous family in her interviews…WHATS THE POINT. I mean do she really need to feel that important. When you have money and come from money…you rarely brag about it. Rich people scream and wealthy people whisper. So that’s why I don’t think she had money…maybe nice things, but she didn’t have maids, nanny’s and bodyguards LIKE THE JACKSON’S so clearly there’s no comparison. The fact is she don’t know how to handle success. So far, we don’t really know what the Jackson family think about the comment but, I’m sure they will give an INTELLIGENT response. Kanye West recently said Beyonce is the greatest of this generation uh….Kanye West came from educated parents as an only child and lived middle class, oh and he’s also signed to Jay-Z’s label…what do you expect him to say. I guess he think this comment will make people stop talking about how ignorant Beyonce’s comment was….I don’t think so Kanye..it is what it is. Beyonce’s success at 17 or 18 yrs old with Destiny Child singing say my name, say my name don’t compare with the Jackson’s success, Mike was 11yrs old, Marlon 12, Jermaine 15, Tito 16, and Jackie 18 with toys, cartoons, albums, lunch boxes and all kind of stuff made with their picture on it, this is extraordinary. Oh, and they had a album called “Destiny” ….hmmm did the Knowles steal this too? Does this mean the Knowles want to piggyback off of the Jackson’s success?
On January 12th 2009, JET wrote:
Since when does having a mother who operated a neighbourhood hair salon and sew clothes, as well as a father who worked as an IBM sales executive constitiute an upper class upbringing. GET REAL GIRL!!! You are trying to recreate your image using lies like VANILLA ICE. Use your money to get a REAL EDUCATION!!! Don’t overstep your boundaries because always remember that the wealth you enjoy now has a history in DRUG money!!! I admire Jay for pulling himself out of that background and using his smarts and business skills. But it takes a certain kind of woman to live with that shadow over her head. You never leave that lifestyle completely behind!!!
On January 14th 2009, Elaiysha wrote:
I CAN NOT WAIT 2 C DAT ….. DAT CIS GOING 2 BE CRAZY
On January 16th 2009, betty wrote:
I donot think it was right for B to bring janet’s family in the mix. The Jackson family, even in their dysfunctional state, paved the way for many black artist. We as a people so often forget what others have done which allows us to enjoy the success we can now enjoy. So B, be a woman and do what you need to do to fix this problem. I don’t know if you were misquoted or what but the spotlight is on you and this time it is negative. There is room at the top for you all. You wouldn’t like people talking about your family. Family, good or bad, is family
On January 18th 2009, sam wrote:
beyonce is beside her self and i think all poor people should stop supporting her and make her richer and focus on ourselves. beyonce that was a low blow who the hell are u
On January 18th 2009, Kim Cullen wrote:
beyonce i love you and all but that was low realy low no matter what kind of feud you had with janet that was still low. i have always pick u for you but now i am speechless i have nothing to say about you now. i am so dissapointed in you. and if you had so much of a up bringing then you would not be saying things like that. you no better than anyway the only thing you have is a few dollars so get real and look into yourself. i have never believe you were so low that was rude . and again i am really dissapointed in you. but i still like you but its gong totake a while for me to think of you as the same beyonce. tootles
On January 19th 2009, JazzySpectacularfrmAfka wrote:
Beyonce is better than Janet.
Who sings better? Beyonce.
Who flaunts their natural African American face and body? Beyonce.
Who rode their siblings’ fame? Janet.
Who sliced sliced diced their natural selves and can’t bare to live in the real them? Janet.
Who speaks with their black accent and stiiiiill rakes in dollars? Beyonce Knowles.
I love Janet, but YOU GOT HER, BEYONCE.
I would look around and tip Janet off of the edge of a cliff, before I pretend that she got rank over Beyonce.
On January 19th 2009, daboss wrote:
janet should punch bee in her s.h.t if it waz not 4 janet bee would not be where she is she is getting be side her slef i think her dad is pimp her hole dam family she aint s.h.t in my book every time i see her she is naked she aint saleing her voice she is slaeing as.a hell it is plenty bit.. in the hood with bodys and look better than her and the las album aint sh.t it is weak
On January 22nd 2009, Janet should shove one in her mouth wrote:
Beyonce don’t sell a¤¤! the last time I checked, Beyonce didn’t get scared after janet performed, and pop her breast out for attention! Beyonce has never treated her body as an investment by stabbing two lumps of plastic in her breasts!! Who’s more concerned with that bullsh¤t?
On January 27th 2009, MissKriss wrote:
Beyonce just let me know that my initial gut reaction about her was correct, and that is that she is your stereotypical bougie, elitest acting lite skinned chick. Kind of like her name meant to sound classy and dignified but to the classy and dignified it just sounds ghett fab. Dont get me wrong Beyonce entertains me and she had me fooled with her simple country charm, but not any more. Just because your dad had a Jaguar and you went to private school does not make you upper class if your private school was any good she would have known this. Let me make an assumption about Beyonces family and say that they had nice things but probably a lot of debt to go along with it. Oh and my father loves me too much to exploit me like Matthew Knowles who is not a good man in my opinion. One last thing… JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE RIPPED THE FABRIC OFF OF JANETS OUTFIT Janet did not expose her own boob! TEAM JACKSON!
On January 29th 2009, rendonwashere! wrote:
OHHH PLEASE,,, gosh someone like Janet should be the one whu needs to shut up. HONEY YOUR OLD AND YOUR NOT AS GOOD AS BEYONCE , never, ok, THIS NEWS PISSES ME OFF! BEYONCE IS JUST STATING THE FUCKING TRUTH, LIKE MICHEAL AND THEM DIDN’T DO ANYTHING BAD WHERE THEIR PARENTS AHVE TO BACK THEM AWAY,,, SO PLEASE, BEY IS STATING THE TRUTH, PEOPLE DON’T BE FUCKING AHTIN OK, FUCKING HATERS, YOU JUST JEALOUS BEY IS MORE FAMOUS AND A MUCH MUCH MORE BETTER PERFORMER THAN YOUR UGLY “idol” so PLEASE, SOMETIMES, PEOPLE JUST NEEDS TO GROW UP AND EXEPT THE TRUTH,, AND TAKE IT FROM SOMEONE WHU HAS THE GUTS TO STATE IT… ILY BEYONCE!!!!!!!!!!
On February 7th 2009, Just Saying wrote:
There is enough room up there for both artists and I give Jan props for lasting so long in the industry, If the truth be told Beyonce would not be as popular as she is now if it had not been for Destiny’s Child Latoya , Michelle and even Kelly were good singers.. so why didn,t they make it? Aliyah in my own opinion had legend written all over her she could act, dance and sing … Beyonce can sing but let’s get real she is no way in Janet’s league when it comes to overall entertainment i.e. dancing, acting and singing Janet may not have a powerful voice but she has managed to shift over 100 million albums during her career and she has made memorable cutting edge videos which are still being copied to date.. You Tube Pleasure Principle, Alright, and If… Janet has set the standard for females in the music industry and deserves nothing but respect… And finally money does not buy class…
On February 12th 2009, Tie. Cardashian wrote:
I love Beyonce, but at the same time I will admit that she was wrong for stating wehat she stated. No one needed to know that. She’s so good at keeping things to herself, that just should have been something she could have barried lol. I’m a huge fan of Beyonce, but this is going to hunt her for the rest of her life. I was reading a lot of the comments that you all had to say about this situation. I’m sure she learned her lesson. At the same time we all don’t know what was said when she was being Interviewed—- I don’t even know. It could have been some words that could have been switched around. If it’s true, Beyonce need to talk to Jant and their family and apologize. That’s wrong I shall say. For her to be a big fan of Michael Jackson, and stated what she said I shook my head. If this rumor isn’t true, Beyonce need to clear her name and get on with her life. Beyonce is a inspiring artist. She have some great songs and I lpove her for her. But I will not defend her. She’s on her own.
On February 15th 2009, ¤knock knock wrote:
Kelly, Michelle, Letoya, and everyone else is fukkin ugly, and should be shouting thank you to the heavens that Beyonce’ cared and liked them enough to put them on. Beyonce’ made them acceptable to the world. She upgraded those booger nosed whores too! Beyonce’ is so relevant, that anything that she says and does flies.
On February 18th 2009, tshayeja wrote:
after reading these comments and growing up listening to Janet and relating to bee music and enjoying her work, i have to say i am very sadden by the remark and find it hard to believe after Kelly stated that they always wanted to know what Janet was doing, what hair style she had on the latest video and trying to copy the latest dance move, hell we all did. every talent show, you had two or three acts doing Janet control,or if and just maybe cab calloway and don’t say rhythm nation, so yes Janet paved the way, and we don’t have to be the crabs they expect us to be, we passed that, we are one, if not then we should be, we are the easiest group of people to divide, to concur to make fools of. my daughter loves you be, she’s only 4 she has great talent i hope you will keep it together for yourself and others that look up to you. nothing wrong with being out spoken, but we have to be considered of others. Janet is a find woman, she’s not over the hill, she’s beautiful, and i hope she reach down and say what’s on her mind, but it should have started with Justin and the media, you shouldn’t have let them get inside your head, because they caused your mishaps, so sisters lets please keep it together we need both of you to be the strong woman you are. god bless both of you, much love
On February 18th 2009, tshayeja wrote:
Janet i hope you use this as a tool, to build yourself up as a artis, i miss your talent, and i just don’t won’t them to win, don’t let them win, Justin career took off ofter selling you out, to all the black art is that supported him, i know you have a job, but i wish you had left him on his own for a while and reached out to Janet instead of snowballing her it should have been more support, so Janet i said that to say this, just one more i know you still have it. you and be, this should have never happen squash it
On February 20th 2009, Syncir wrote:
I can understand why some people would feel that she is dogging the up bringing of Janet Jackson. I agree that it seems a little shady but its not that serious. The media always tries to single someone out and compare them to another but I think she fired back and gave them something to think about. Beyonce can actually sing not to mention dance while singing and still sound good. On the other hand, Janet lip sings and can dance her butt off. So if you are labeled as a singer and can do both, then I’ll pay my money to come see you perform. What happens if the DJ accidentally hits pause,,,,lol If you are low, middle or high class represent for you and don’t let someone compare you to someone that doesn’t relate to you. I Love Bey
On March 16th 2009, vernon b gospelshorty wrote:
JANET IS THE BEST THAT EVER DID IT, JANET HAS NOTHING TO PROVE , BEYONCE NEEDS TO RETRACK HER START AND FOCUS ON BEING A DIVA! JANET JACKSON IS AN “ICON” SHE MANY YEARS TO EVEN COME CLOSE BUT BEYONCE KEEP IMMULATING JANET AND TINA TURNER AND YOU’LL B AIGHT BECAUSE JANET IS THE BADDEST BYCH IN DA GAME WEARING ANYTHANG
On April 16th 2009, future star wrote:
beyonce was wrong,i drive a nice car so what.she need to take lessons from janet.beyonce let janet jackson educate you on a lot of things.
On April 16th 2009, future star wrote:
beyonce is like this big tall person with a brain that doesn’t work. SAD SAD SAD.
On April 23rd 2009, jeffdachef wrote:
You all really know how to put $100 on a $10. You all know damn well that Janet Jacskon isn’t “planning to confront Beyonce…”
On May 24th 2009, Jerzfinest88 wrote:
I think that everybody should look at it from both point of views. I am so sick and tired of hearing about this comparison of Beyonce and Janet Jackson because really there is no comparison. Personally I am more of a Janet Jackson fan rather than Beyonce because Janet makes songs you can rock to. She has countless classics that your parents grooved to and even you can groove to up to this day even though you all probably weren’t even born or were very young when Janet came out. Shit like Let’s Wait Awhile-” THERE’S SOMETHING I WANT TO TELL YOU, THERE’S SOMETHING I THINK THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW, ITS NOT THAT I DONT REALLY LOVE YOU LETS TAKE IT SLOW……DUMDUMDUMDUMDUM..LOL..LET’S WAIT AWHILE BEFORE ITS TOO LATE LETS WAIT AWHILE”..ETC. Even now with Janet’s latest songs, for example, Feedback- “LIGHT SKIN, DARK SKIN, MY ASIAN PERSUASION, I GOT THIS OFF THATS WHY THOSE GIRLS THEY BE HATING CUZ IM SEXY, DO YOU LIKE MY STYLE ? YEA THATS SEXY SEXY SEXY, I CAN WORK IT OUT YEA THATS SEXY SEXY SEXY, I COULD SHOW YOU HOW YEA THATS SEXY SEXY SEXY”,etc…Exactly she can show you how and thats exactly what Janet did. Beyonce was not even born when Janet came out so that is disrespectful on everyone’s part to even compare little 27 yr. old (if she even 27 or old looks just run in her family) Beyonce to a 40 something yr old grown ass woman that has been there and done that. And this is coming from a 20 yr old girl but I actually listen to all types of music and that is how I can defrentiate between whats good and whats acceptable or pleasing at the moment which is Beyonce, she represents at the moment music, not one hit wonders but at the moment. Meaning ,years from now her songs wont do it to you the way they do now–you cant play a beyonce song as your romantic wedding love song…and maybe half her fans are close minded especially with music to consider her the best out of all the people who came before her, you guys act like she is the 1st whoever done it when all of her videos and style is based or inspired off someone or something else—never original. Go to you tube and type in Beyonce copycats, just something I ran across while on Youtube trying to figure out what the keri hilson and beyonce beef was about. I can still rock with some of Beyonce shit but not all, just like Janet shit aren’t all up to par. But Beyonce’s “Get Me Bodied, Crazy In Love(mostly because I am a #1 all day Jay-Z fan, brooklyn go hard, and im married to a brooklyn boy too) Irreplaceable- who could forget that anthem because every chick had that ringer, and countless other songs as well but just not as many as Janet and not in the same content. Janet makes all types of music (Just like when people compare Mary and Keyshia Cole- there is no comparison because Mary was there before and after Keyshia and thats what makes a real artist is longlasting hits..Keyshia was listening to Mary before anybody even knew who Keyshia Cole was, Keyshia probably was rocking to “Real Love” in high school,so lets not get it twisted aiight) from Janet’s classics from the 80’s all the way up to her hits even if they weren’t number 1 in the new millenium. Now thats some serious talent to carry on a career for 30 years and still not be a forgotten one like SWV, MC Hammer, or Whitney Houston. Think about it Janet was out back when those three I just mentioned were out, but was Beyonce? No right because she’s been out for about 10 years but she’s still a newcomer. Just like people think Keri Hilson has no right to say anything about Beyonce cuz they feel she cant compare, then how the hell can ya’ll say Beyonce could compare to legendary Janet Jackson? That is just bizarre. Beyonce will take awhile to accomplish all that Janet has regardless what the fuck ya’ll talking about..but im sure Keri Hilson wouldn’t take long to catch up with Beyonce because Beyonce has not made it that far where she is untouchable. But to sum it all up all the Beyonce fans need to stop acting like she’s the Mattel Black Barbie when she is just another artist. She is out now but just like Diana Ross, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stephanie Mills, even Chaka Khan who was the shit back in the day she will only last this era. When 10 to 20 years from now Beyonce will not be the it girl, it will be somebody else so please you guys stop trying to put an estimate on somebody’s career stating that Beyonce is and will always be the best because if that was the case then all of the Diana Ross and the Supremes fans back in the day probably thought the same about them but unfortunately like Janet, Beyonce will only get older. And to all the over protective Janet Jackson fans: it is true Beyonce is the shit right now and Janet had her time, and Janet’s career isn’t over because she’s apparently still making records but she just is not as irrelevant as Beyonce..as pissed off as it might make you thats JUST THE WAY LOVE GOES..lol….So at the end of the day eventually its gonna be a wrap for all of they asses and none of these two ladies are giving anyone of us any financial or mental and emotional support in our lives so therefore we all need to get a grip on it. And if you asked me R.I.P Aaliyah but Beyonce should be grateful that Aaliyah didn’t make it to this day because she would be the damn best for everybody’s damn information. Dont forget shit like that ya’ll, dont make Beyonce out to be Superwoman when there are woman like Alicia Keys who look better and sing better than Beyonce. Talk about naturalness, Alicia has the natural skin tone, curves, and the natural big curly hair..hahaha..let me guess Beyonce doesn’t where weave either right..lol..cuz she’s perfect–she’s on the same level as Jesus if you let everybody else tell it..God sent her down to give us all inspiration.lollolol..lmfao..Alicia sangs her ass off and all of her albums are miraculous and real life situations. Beyonce just makes clubbing music which doesn’t lead me to understand that she is real because she wants to paint this picture like she has never made a mistake in life. Could I listen to Beyonce besides going to the club or breaking up with my boyfriend?? How about if Im feeling alone like I dont know what my next step is, i feel like i dont have nobody, i need some inspiration..does she have music to fit those criterias???if the answer is no then she is not real music and i am not talking about one song im talking about an album worth..she is just what’s hot..Whereas, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, etc have all came out about shit that has happen in their lives and they just want their fans to know that they understand everything that we go through because like Mary said “I knew what you was going through because I was going through it too”. And thats why I can go to a mary j.blige and jay-z concert in madison square and shed a tear because thats how they made me feel, like they understood when nobody else did, and they remind me of why i fucks with them and why i buy there music and support them. I have actually grown to appreciate Beyonce because as real as Jigga is, if he can have love for her like that then it must be something right about her. Thats one thing about me I dont judge based on others I form my own opinion. And I can respect that hot shit right there because thats real when you can be like hey I was this and now Im this and I have never forgot where I came from and I never will and who I was made me who I am today. Not “My life was so perfect I was fed with a silver spoon and I lived next door to Madonna and Run DMC ” when in actuallity you lived in the average suburbs just like me and your father had a jaguar but your mother didn’t have a range rover and you didn’t have a benz and bmw sitting in your 4 car garage(all of this is for example) with a 7 bedroom 61/2 bathroom house in a gated community with 4 pitts and 5 bodyguards sitting outside your house to protect you with a nanny because your parents made that much, because you lived middle class not high and nobody gave a fuck that you were beyonce knowles and matthew was your father, and nobody gave a fuck about your dreams because you was just a regular little girl with a father trying to get a buck..oh oh oh just like the Jacksons right?????You know some real rich ass girls that really grew up on some rich shit and not some we can afford to go to red lobster so we are high class, is THE hiltons and nicole richie. Those are some real rich bitches if you really wanna know. And I dont even see how ya’ll can sit there and support Beyonce so much and she just is stuck up but we all turn into dust when we die so she is not a GOD unfortunately. Realize it cuz she aint doing shit for you and like she said in her interview, which is real and if you wanna look this up so that you dont say “OH THEY SWITCHED HER WORDS AROUND”..She had a live interview with Sway from MTV and he told her that some people, preferrably her younger fans, found her video “Deja Vu” provocative when she knealt down by Jay-Z’s buckle and you know what she said? “REALLY? WELL IM AN ADULT AND I CAN ONLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN ACTIONS”..so basically all in a nutshell–I DONT GIVE A FUCK WHAT NOBODY SAY CUZ THATS WHAT I WANTED TO DO AND THATS JUST TOUGH LUCK FOR WHOEVER FEELS THAT WAY ABOUT MY VIDEO. tHINK about that guys..PSYCHO-ANALYZE THAT PLEASE.. and i was only fair in this comment or essay..lol..i spoke about both artists with the pro’s and the con’s so dont try to say im beyonce bashing because if what she said about the jackson’s family was keeping it real, then I guess this little segment I wrote is “WHEN KEEPING IT REAL GOES WRONG”—jERSEY ALL DAY, YOU KNOW HOW WE DO..STRAIGHT RECKLESS DONT CARE
On July 3rd 2009, Beverly wrote:
I cannot believe that Beonce made this comment, just heard it, now I now why I can’t stand the B, you went to private schools, I can’t tell, why didn’t you learn how to speak English if that is the case, I can’t tell that you went to private school, did you play hooky all the time, hell my children went to private school, your dad drove a jaguar, can you even pronounce the word and he stole so much I am not surprised with his crooked A, your African American, really, you think because you are married to JZ and you talk Ebonics, the only reason why you stand out from Destiny’s Child is that you skin is lighter than Kelly who has more talent in her left thumb than you, because the white media loves that, and didn’t your parents pimp you out wearing whore like outfits to show most of your skin to get you noticed, look B please don’t get big headed, you are studio born and if the plug came out of the socket you could not sing one note, your family worked very hard to get you out there yes they did, but so did the Jackson parents, but the difference is they have real talent, yes you are an entertainer, but you can’t sing or act a lick, and their parents didn’t push them to get them out of a bad situation, they were working class family and they are Royalty, something you will never be, bow your head to Janet Jackson, she is someone you will never be, and do you think that your record sales would be as high if you performed with clothes on, PLEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAASSS.
On July 3rd 2009, Beverly wrote:
This is for all of those Beyonce lover’s she lies about writing songs too, well read and weap, Janet does write her songs.
Vanity Fair finally puts a solo African-American on its cover, and doesn’t do any fact checking.
Beyonce Knowles, who’s full of sass and has a striking voice, actually thinks she’s a songwriter. She says so in the new Vanity Fair.
In fact, Beyonce did not write her big hit “Crazy in Love,” or even conceive of it. “Crazy in Love”—its horns, percussion, chief melody and overall “feel”—was written by the late and very great Eugene Record of The Chi-Lites. (He died this summer.) The group recorded and released it in 1969 as “Are You My Woman (Tell Me So).”
Indeed, the person who sought out the track was hip-hop producer Rich Harrison. He’s the go-to guy when you need to sample something obscure because you can’t write your own music. He told MTV.com in February 2004 that he’d had the sample for some time, long before Beyonce knew about it. “Yeah, I had it in the chamber,” he told the Web site. “I hadn’t really shopped it much, because sometimes you don’t want to come out of the bag before it’s right.”
Harrison then brought Jay-Z in to add a rap. The result was such a success that Harrison would later adapt the horn section from the Chi-Lites’ record for similar records he produced for pop singers Amerie and Jennifer Lopez.
The Vanity Fair article, however, makes it seem like Beyonce is a genius songwriter who came up with all this stuff. Knowles says, without her veracity being questioned: “‘Crazy in Love’ was really hard to write because there was so much going on… I mean, I had written –what?—seven, eight number one songs with Destiny’s Child, in a row.” Of Jay-Z’s added rap: “I knew the song wasn’t complete because the horns were so old school…”
There, she is correct. The horns were old school. They were charted 36 years ago by Record, who also wrote “Have You Seen Her?,” “Oh Girl,” “Am I The Same Girl?” and many other classic R&B hits. Unfortunately he’s no longer here to defend himself.
In the Vanity Fair article, Beyonce also claims to have “written” seven number one songs. Again, not exactly. Her name is on them all. But “Independent Woman, Pt. 1” was authored by Samuel J. Barnes and Jean Claude Olivier, tweaked by producer Cory Rooney, and added to by…Beyonce. Olivier and Barnes also worked on constructing Jennifer Lopez’s “Jenny from the Block.”
“Say My Name,” a big Destiny’s Child hit, was written by Rodney Jerkins, his brother Freddie, and Rodney’s writing partner LeShawn Daniels. The names of the four girls from the group were added again, so they could share in the collection of royalties.
There’s more: “Baby Boy” was based on a hit by reggae star Ini Kamoze called “Here Comes the Hot Stepper.” “Naughty Girl” is merely a hefty sample of Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder’s “Love to Love You Baby.” “Bills Bills Bills” was written by singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss and producer Kevin Briggs. “Nasty Girl” and “Survivor” were the work of composer/producer Anthony Dent, who had to share credit with not only Beyonce but also her father, Matthew Knowles. “Bootylicious” is simply Stevie Nicks’s “Edge of Seventeen.” Nicks, following Sting’s lead from years ago with Puff Daddy/Diddy’s sample of “Every Breath You Take,” did not allow Destiny’s Child or Beyonce to get any royalties at all. Rock on, Stevie!
In fact, not one of the songs listed under Beyonce’s name on the BMI website is written solely by her. They are usually credited to a list of songwriters. The list comprises the actual writers, and then a few people who’ve “tweaked” the song with a rap or by adding samples. But this is the way it’s done in hip-hop and rap. “Writing” a song has new meaning. It means “licensing” the song from another writer. The word “composer” is not in the hip-hop dictionary.
This can make for a peculiar situation at the Grammy Awards. In 2000, Jerkins and his writing team had to share the Grammy for Best R&B Song for “Say My Name” with the members of Destiny’s Child because their names were on the credits.
In 2003, Beyonce, Harrison, and Jay-Z won a couple of Grammy’s including Best R&B Song for “Crazy in Love.” Record’s name isn’t even listed on the Grammy website and he was the writer. (Hopefully his widow is getting checks.)