See Why Nina Simone’s Daughter Called Her An “Angry Alcoholic Monster!”

Posted On : April 25, 2015

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Singer, Nina Simone revealed the harsh truth that she was NOT too fond of her Mother. Here is what was reported by DailyMail regarding Nina’s daughter, Lisa, and the really strong accusations against her Mother:

She was known as the high priestess of soul, but the late American musician, adored for hits such as My Baby Just Cares For Me, was a hugely troubled figure, according to her daughter.

 

'My mother could be a monster,' said Lisa, talking for the first time about life with Nina Simone

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‘My mother could be a monster,’ said Lisa, talking for the first time about life with Nina Simone

She was known as the high priestess of soul, but the late American singer Nina Simone, adored for her hits of the Fifties and Sixties such as My Baby Just Cares For Me, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood and I Put a Spell on You, was a hugely troubled figure.

She battled depression and alcoholism, and had a tortured relationship with her only child, Lisa.

‘My mother could be a monster,’ says Lisa, talking for the first time about life with Nina.

‘I was not a happy child when I was alone with her.

‘My mom shot me down a lot, attacked me in…

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