I anticipated backlash when I wrote the blog about Shay Johnson's arrest warrant. I would now like to address it . I do want to point out that I haven't really received much negative feedback but none the less I would still like to address it so that there can be some clarity. The reason I said I was a singer was to explain that writing is not my strong suit. I guess I was worried that people would attack my writing style and blog that isn't really a blog so that is why I said I was a singer....
1. I am no longer an aspiring singer because the truth is I am well known as a singer already especially in my great home state of Iowa. I am also known on the internet for my insane youtube videos so this whole she did it for fame response is really redundant please my friends let it go... Let's just pretend I am not a singer. ok.. thanks
2. I am black , I am a woman , I am a mother . I am a human . All of these things are valid aren't they ? Great so Let us please focus on that. I wanted people to know it was me because of the first part of #2
I felt like standing up as a black woman who is also a mother would say to the community and to whoever else happens to come across the story that not all Black women and even single mothers as I am also a single mother too are like Shay or women like her. There needs to be a face , Would you want a white woman telling you she reported the incident .. because we all know how that would go, She would be labeled a racist faster than you can blink and that's just the truth.
3. I have a son a black and white son. As our sons grow into men society begins to change the way they treat them. My son is already going to have assumptions about him because he will most likely stand taller than 6 ft .. I don't want that for my child. I don't want people to be afraid of him , He is amazing and kind and sweet and patient.
4. I also wanted people to know it was me so that the people involved with the show including shay would realize that I do have credentials. I have always used my platform for uplifting people, telling people they are worth so much more than they think they are. This is something I have done my entire life really. I am a professional person whose accolades are notable. Listen you can't keep acting this way. Once you go off tv trust me it will be hard to maintain because you will be known for very unfavorable behavior. I urge all the reality tv stars to think about that. Look at Nene Leakes. she is a great example of success thru a reality tv show but as you see she is type-cast often , what I mean by that is she solely works on other reality tv shows or plays an intimidating black woman on tv. The money she makes from Real housewives of atlanta is so great that unless another job offer comes with the same pay what will she replace it with?
Kudos to her by the way for following her dreams.
5. If I was doing this to get famous why would that be such an awful horrible thing? I think it's really positive to take a stand for something you believe in and people don't really go hard for causes anymore like they used to back in the 60's and 70s. I think its awesome when people believe in themselves enough to take risk.
Not everyone wants to be Beyonce famous trust me... I do not think I could handle that.
Believe what you want.
What is fame ? a bunch of people knowing who you are for what you have done ? well if that is the case then I have been famous for the last 5yrs of my life because that was when I started my youtube channel and one of my videos went viral over night ..........I also in that same year started my band Ladysoal look it up if your heart desires but then don't accuse me of trying to become famous .. lol
What I am really trying to get at here is stop re-directing from the REAL ISSUE. You would be so enraged had Shay hit you in head and VH1 and every single person around you made you feel like you were crazy and deserved it and didn't even care about getting you justice. Yep that is the truth. So I am a black Woman who is saying stop the violence on tv . Let's just pretend I work at Mcdonalds.
6. If you still aren't convinced then please google the words ladysoal along with the words Youtube america's got talent, justin timberlake , Mtv's made , interscope records, Jurassic 5 , Curve magazine , DSM magazine , City View magazine , Iowa State Daily, Juice Magazine , LA fashion week , The Des Moines Register , The Ames Tribune , Afro-punk.com , not to mention all the venues I have played at from Iowa to LA california including The Viper Room ...... ok, It would be insane to think that I am Aspiring to be a singer when in fact I already am and have been doing so successfully for quite sometime. Thank you Meditate it is good for the soul.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Why I "Snitched" On Shay Johnson of Love and HIp Hop Atlanta
Well as some of you may or may not know Shay Johnson aka BUCKEEY of Love and Hip Hip Atlanta and Flavor of love was issued a warrant by the Atlanta Police Department on May 19th 2014.
You May or may not be familiar with the show and that's fine because it's besides the point. but if you need a refresher click here.
I want to say that I am not a blogger but seeing as how so many bloggers relish in the coonish antics that are displayed I decided to just write it myself so forgive me in advance for the layout. I am a singer not a blogger.
Anyway May 18th while surfing the web as usual I saw a video of Shay holding a ciroc bottle ( yes the vodka bottle ) in her hand, she tapped a woman on the shoulder and proceeded to hit the woman in the head with the bottle as hard as she could you can view the video below . warning it is graphic and blood is everywhere .
Sorry you had to see that but what I am about to say is very relevant to this video.
I was so enraged by the video of shay attacking the woman with a bottle and then continue the assault with her hands I decided right then and there enough was enough. I immediately contacted The Atlanta Police Department via email and expressed my anger and frustration you can see that message below as well.
Again some of you might be wondering what would possibly make me this upset to "Snitch" on Shay, Well if the video itself isn't convincing enough maybe what I have to say next will be .
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The story of her assaulting this woman went viral thus bringing more attention and celebrity status to shay and her horrible acts and that horrible tv show called Love and Hip Hop Atlanta . Can you imagine being the victim and watching your attacker get praised for maybe almost killing you , Can you imagine for 2 months sitting at home with a huge wound on your head while your attacker flies around the country collecting checks for lets face it not a single ounce of talent other than having sexual relationships with rappers and embarrassing herself on national tv. Yah I'm mad for her and I'm mad for any young woman who looks up to Shay and women like her.
What are we saying to young girls ? Well I think we are saying " Don't worry about going to school or getting an education or applying yourself towards anything that can sustain you for the rest of your life, Just go on tv have sex with a rapper or basketball player and then punch the first person you see in the face while filming it for the world to see" Yah How sad and pathetic our community has become . Why are we putting up with this Bull crap?? Why is VH1 filming crimes and then not doing the right thing by letting the authorities know that a crime has been committed? What is next ?? Omg I don't even want to know.... I am sorry but it's one thing to slap and cuss someone out but to hit someone in the face with a glass bottle causing blood to spill out of someones head is just reaching an all time low.
In case you were wondering YES Vh1 was filming that day (2 months ago) , they were filming for an upcoming episode which features Stevie J and Benzino's new club opening. The production company and producers did everything in their power to protect Shay from being arrested and charged with the crime for the sake of not having the future episode ruined. Had that been you or I , the police would of been knocking at our doors before we even got home....
If you are Mad at me for writing this you have to ask yourself why are you okay with it? I am not okay with it and I refuse to be told that this is acceptable behavior and maybe that's because I might be one of very few who actually have a soul left for other human beings. I am doing this to protect my son's generation and I am doing it because the victim deserves better. Period
-Sharika Soal aka Ladysoal
You May or may not be familiar with the show and that's fine because it's besides the point. but if you need a refresher click here.
I want to say that I am not a blogger but seeing as how so many bloggers relish in the coonish antics that are displayed I decided to just write it myself so forgive me in advance for the layout. I am a singer not a blogger.
Anyway May 18th while surfing the web as usual I saw a video of Shay holding a ciroc bottle ( yes the vodka bottle ) in her hand, she tapped a woman on the shoulder and proceeded to hit the woman in the head with the bottle as hard as she could you can view the video below . warning it is graphic and blood is everywhere .
Sorry you had to see that but what I am about to say is very relevant to this video.
I was so enraged by the video of shay attacking the woman with a bottle and then continue the assault with her hands I decided right then and there enough was enough. I immediately contacted The Atlanta Police Department via email and expressed my anger and frustration you can see that message below as well.
Again some of you might be wondering what would possibly make me this upset to "Snitch" on Shay, Well if the video itself isn't convincing enough maybe what I have to say next will be .
What are we saying to young girls ? Well I think we are saying " Don't worry about going to school or getting an education or applying yourself towards anything that can sustain you for the rest of your life, Just go on tv have sex with a rapper or basketball player and then punch the first person you see in the face while filming it for the world to see" Yah How sad and pathetic our community has become . Why are we putting up with this Bull crap?? Why is VH1 filming crimes and then not doing the right thing by letting the authorities know that a crime has been committed? What is next ?? Omg I don't even want to know.... I am sorry but it's one thing to slap and cuss someone out but to hit someone in the face with a glass bottle causing blood to spill out of someones head is just reaching an all time low.
In case you were wondering YES Vh1 was filming that day (2 months ago) , they were filming for an upcoming episode which features Stevie J and Benzino's new club opening. The production company and producers did everything in their power to protect Shay from being arrested and charged with the crime for the sake of not having the future episode ruined. Had that been you or I , the police would of been knocking at our doors before we even got home....
If you are Mad at me for writing this you have to ask yourself why are you okay with it? I am not okay with it and I refuse to be told that this is acceptable behavior and maybe that's because I might be one of very few who actually have a soul left for other human beings. I am doing this to protect my son's generation and I am doing it because the victim deserves better. Period
-Sharika Soal aka Ladysoal
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