Beyoncé and her former Destiny’s Child members have been showing a lot of love, forgiveness, and genuine sisterhood in the past few weeks. First, Bey’ and LeToya Luckett had fans big uppin’ them on their backstage reunion at Beyoncé and Jay Z’s “On The Run II Tour.” Now, just days later, Bey’ has reunited with the former member who took the split from the group the hardest throughout the years- that is, LaTavia Roberson.

It’s Been 18 YEARS!

It was approximately 22 years ago when Bey’s pops, Mathew Knowles, fired LaTavia and LeToya from Destiny’s Child. After giving the two ladies the boot, seemingly so did their DC sisters -Kelly and Beyoncé- because it’s been 18 YEARS since they’ve seen each other! Can you believe that?!! They were like sisters and had been bangin’ it out together in the music gams since they were tweens. However, things happen…but what Latavia just shared about her reunion with Bey, overshadows any bitterness that ever existed between them.

In a series of Instagram posts early Thursday (September 20, 2018), LaTavia revealed that she and her lovely Moms, Cheryl, went to see Beyoncé backstage at the “On The Run II Tour” the other night. LaTavia also admitted it was her first time in 18 years, seeing the woman she refers to as her ‘FRIEND of 30 years.’

In one post LaTavia wrote:

“It was so wonderful sharing a laugh and spending time with my FRIEND of 30 yrs…..hadn’t seen Bey in 18 yrs. My mother @cheryl_lastrap is clearly tickled. The children are amazing ‘Everything IS Love’💕💜💕”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8YJUNBmuP/

In another, she simply stated:

“Everything is LOVE 💋@beyonce”

Her other post was a photo of herself, her mother, and Bey,’ with a caption that included a kissy face emoji and a heart.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8wT5oB7Zb/

LaTavia and her moms, Cheryl, also ran into another person who played a crucial role in the initial success of Destiny’s Child- their former Columbia Records’ A&R, Teresa LaBarbera. LaTavia described her as “family”:

“It felt like a family reunion ran into our A&R @tlabarbe last night 💋💋 and look mama slaying the scene @cheryl_lastrap 💕💕💕”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn2JB96H-E1/

Their reunion was beautiful and the pictures are worth a thousand words. It’s a good thing they’re no longer in a space of sadness and bitterness, because it was different back in the day. Scroll down to see what LaTavia detailed about that time…

They’ve Come A LONG Way

As we previously reported, LaTavia has been very vocal about her bouts with severe depression, alcoholism, etc. after getting outed from Destiny’s Child. In a 2016 interview with People, she revealed how bad things had gotten for her.

“I never left Destiny’s Child,” [LaTavia] Roberson explained. “That is something that people say. But who would leave Destiny’s Child? That’s crazy! I was dismissed from the group. It was very difficult because of the way that I found out about it. I hate even talking about it, and it’s been 20 years — but it is what it is. We saw the ‘Say My Name’ video on TV, and that’s how I found out I was no longer in the group.

“It was very difficult,” she continued. “I’m pretty sure that it was difficult for all of us — because we were young. My issue was always with the management; it was never with the girls.”

LeToya and LaTavia sued and won lawsuits against Mathew Knowles, ultimately receiving royalties for the records they recorded while in the group. However, that was nothing in comparison to the severe pain that came afterward:

“It was almost like a bad divorce — you’re no longer with your friends, people that you love so much, ” Roberson said. “So that was hard in itself, and then being by myself at that time, when other aspects starting taking ahold of me. It lead me into a depression. And it wasn’t pretty, like at all.”

The post 1st Time In 18 Years: Ex Destiny’s Child Member & Mom Emotionally Reunite With Bey appeared first on I Love Old School Music.

As many of us continue to root for former “Cosby Show” actor, Geoffrey Owens, following the foul job-shaming he was recently subjected to for working at Trader Joe’s, a former Destiny’s Child has a revelation. LaTavia Roberson is saluting Geoffrey for handling his business by any means and she’s also simultaneously confessed to going through a similar situation.

After Mathew Knowles (Beyonce’s Dad) kicked LaTavia out of Destiny’s Child years ago, she fell on some extremely tough times. In efforts to make ends meet, like Geoffrey Owens, she did what she had to do to earn an honest living. In a recent Twitter post, LaTavia voiced her opinion about Owens’ Trader Joe’s cashier job and revealed that she understood his plight. Why? Because after having sold millions of records and won Grammys in one of the largest female groups of that era, she ended up working behind the counter of a local record shop. She expressed her initial embarrassment every time fans would flock to the store to make sure it was really her . She also expressed her strength of withstanding that part of her life. Here’s what she wrote:

@IAmLatavia: “I understand #GeoffreyOwens after I was removed from the group I ended up working at a Lil record shop I think in Acres Homes. People used to come in just to see if it was really me 😔. However; I still had to feed my family and survive. So 👏🏽👏🏽 to him for not giving up!!!!!”

https://twitter.com/IamLaTavia/status/1037138618077331457

Soon after her confession, LaTavia was getting trolled by people we, here at ILOSM, refer to as ‘keyboard gangstas’- people who talk foul online, but wouldn’t dare say it in person. That’s when LaTavia got fed up though and went off on her haters:

@IAmLatavia: “On that note IM SO OVER BITTER ASS PEOPLE who find joy in attacking and spreading negative energy in the name of someone YALL WILL NEVER MEET!!!!! … When your used to being the underdog and riding for yourself then what a hater say won’t hurt you ✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽 … Thanks guys but I think I’m done with social media for a minute!!!!

Jackee Harry Makes Her Own Confession While Supporting LaTavia’s Admission

Shortly after getting word of LaTavia’s prior record store employment revelation, former “227” and “Sister, Sister” actress, Jackee Harry replied to LaTavia and what she revealed was equally humbling and real. In her post, Jackee stated that, like many entertainers, she’d fallen on tough times, following the decline of her acting gigs. According to Jackee, if it were not for the help of fellow actress, Loretta Devine, she would have had to take backwards steps in her career, just to stay afloat:

@JackeeHarry: “Once I considered joining a “celebrity” circus until Loretta Devine gave me a loan & some encouragement. We have to stick together, keep our priorities straight & never lose our drive in order to turn things around. That applies to ALL careers in which we hope to find success.”

LaTavia was truly grateful to Jackee for taking a minute to show her love:

@IamLaTavia: “Wow thank you this is what is needed more encouragement and wisdom!!!!!”
She followed it up with a throwback pic of Jackee and a caption that read, “The best to ever do it! Thank You @JackeeHarry for just being YOU 💋💋💋💋.”

https://twitter.com/IamLaTavia/status/1037841540683575296

Moral of the story is, celebrities go through ups and tough times, just like us regular folks. What matters is how we get up from the down times and how we maneuver during the up’s. That is what makes the character of a human being, nothing more and nothing less. We salute actor, Geoffrey Owens, LaTavia Roberson, Jackee Harry, (and any other hustling entertainer out there doing what they’ve gotta do) for being a true definition of great determination, will, and strong character.

The post After Ex Destiny’s Child Confessed Working Minimum Wage Job, Jackee Harry Uplifts Her appeared first on I Love Old School Music.

In case y’all didn’t catch the plethora of birthday wishes online, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter turned 37 years old on Tuesday (Sept. 4th). Her loyal ‘Bey-hive’ was damn near celebrating like it was a holiday. However, for outed Destiny’s Child singer, LaTavia Roberson, it was quite a nostalgic moment, filled with memories of the woman who was once her closest friend.

LaTavia’s Touching Birthday Shout Out To Bey’

In an online post, LaTavia shared a throwback video of herself and Beyoncé singing together during their tween years, along with a sentimental caption. She praised Bey’ for reaching for the stars and now standing on top of them. She also expressed the unwavering love she will always have for her former group member, whom she still refers to as her “best friend.” Peep what she had to say in th b-day video shared by The Shade Room:

“Happy birthday to my 4ever sister Beyoncé. Starting this journey with your best friend & now watching her achieve everything she said she would accomplish is amazing! No matter what the past might have given us, the one thing it couldn’t do was take away the love and admiration we have for each other. So celebrate LIVE-LOVE-LAUGH everyone deserves those 3 simple things!”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUlbq4Fcls/

They’ve Come A Long Way From This…

For the longest, fans heard about LaTavia Roberson and fellow original DC member, LeToya Luckett getting kicked outta the group, but never knew the details. In a 2016 interview with People Magazine, LaTavia finally revealed the massive amount of tension, heartache, lawsuits, and suicidal depression she endured after her departure. She also wanted to clear up the misconception that she left Destiny’s Child on her own free will. According to LaTavia, Beyoncé’s dad/DC’s manager, Mathew Knowles, kicked her to the curb:

Embed from Getty Images

“I never left Destiny’s Child,” [LaTavia] Roberson explained. “That is something that people say. But who would leave Destiny’s Child? That’s crazy! I was dismissed from the group. It was very difficult because of the way that I found out about it. I hate even talking about it, and it’s been 20 years — but it is what it is. We saw the ‘Say My Name’ video on TV, and that’s how I found out I was no longer in the group.

“It was very difficult,” she continued. “I’m pretty sure that it was difficult for all of us — because we were young. My issue was always with the management; it was never with the girls.”

LeToya and LaTavia sued and won lawsuits against Mathew Knowles, ultimately receiving royalties for the records they recorded while in the group. However, that was nothing in comparison to the severe pain that came afterward:

“It was almost like a bad divorce — you’re no longer with your friends, people that you love so much, ” Roberson said. “So that was hard in itself, and then being by myself at that time, when other aspects starting taking ahold of me. It lead me into a depression. And it wasn’t pretty, like at all.”

Those other “aspects” LaTavia mentioned included dealing with past “molestation,” as well as the “alcoholism and drugs” she became dependent on following her firing from DC. She also revealed, on a reality TV show appearance, that she felt like she ‘was going to die’ back then, from her pain.

Thankfully, LaTavia Roberson is far removed from her days of deep depression and it’s beautiful that she’s still showing support for her Destiny’s Child ‘sister.’

The post Many Surprised By What Ex Destiny Child Member LaTavia Told Beyoncé On Her Birthday appeared first on I Love Old School Music.

Recap of Michelle Williams’ Mental Health Facility Check-In

In case y’all missed the latest news about Michelle Williams, we reported that she bravely checked herself into a mental health facility on Tuesday. She’d previously revealed that she’s battled severe depression since her teen years. Now, Michelle has given an honest message, about her mental health check-in, to her fans:

M. Williams: “For years I have dedicated myself to increasing awareness of mental health and empowering people to recognize when it’s time to seek help, support and guidance from those that love and care for your well being.” She continued, “I recently listened to the same advice I have given to thousands around the world and sought help from a great team of healthcare professionals. Today I proudly, happily and healthily stand here as someone who will continue to always lead by example as I tirelessly advocate for betterment of those in need.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlWAAovl7JV/

Latavia Speaks Out About Michelle Williams’

https://www.instagram.com/p/BkDahSAjnDw/

As fans are continuing to send well wishes to Michelle online, Latavia Roberson, is proving that she’s a woman of character and sincerity. She, too, commented online, commending Michelle on her bravery:

Latavia: “It takes a strong & amazing woman to acknowledge that they need help. Michelle I’m proud of you & hope this starts a trend for others to seek help if needed. Keep striving and pushing Michele my belle.”

That was big of LaTavia, because as recently as 2016, she revealed that she was still distraught over being kicked out of Destiny’s Child. Beyonce’s dad/Destiny’s Child’s manager, Mathew Knowles, kicked LaTavia and Letoya out in 2000, over reported friction among them. Here’s what LaTavia said in 2016 to People Magazine:

Latavia: “I never left Destiny’s Child. That is something that people say. But who would leave Destiny’s Child? That’s crazy! I was dismissed from the group,” she says. “It was very difficult because of the way that I found out about it. I hate even talking about it, and it’s been 20 years — but it is what it is. We saw the ‘Say My Name’ video on TV, and that’s how I found out I was no longer in the group.”

So again, props to LaTavia for showing love to her replacement, Michelle Williams. There’s more…

Michelle Williams’ Fiancee, Beyonce’s Mom, & Missy Elliot React

In addition to LaTavia’s comment, Michelle Williams’ fiancee, Chad Johnson, and other celebs also left her touching comments:
Chad Johnson…

“I’m so proud of your courage and commitment in this!! WE are in it together and on an AMAZING journey of watching THE master artist paint a priceless work of art!”

Beyonce’s mom, Tina Lawson…

“Michelle My Belle, I’m soo proud of you! You have given unselfishly of your time and support to so many and I know that you will be the best example of self care which we all need.”

Missy Elliott…

“Sending up Prayers for u … you know that you are covered and your test will be a testimony. .. I’m inspired by your courage..May God give u a peace of mind/Strength/& Happiness we love u sis.”

We applaud Michelle Williams for revealing such a personal issue to the masses. By doing so, she’s helping to remove the stigma – especially among the African American community- that mental health issues should be kept secret and are taboo.

The post Ex Destiny’s Child, Latavia, Reacts After Her Replacement, Michelle, Checks Into Mental Facility appeared first on I Love Old School Music.

Our hearts go out to former Destiny’s Child singer, Latavia Roberson. During her scary medical emergency in the beginning of July (2016), she was 5 months pregnant and reportedly fighting for her life at that time. In late July, Latavia updated her fans on her health, stating she wasn’t necessarily “fighting for her life,” but did have a very serious medical emergency…although she never revealed she’d tragically lost her unborn baby. She kept that info quiet until Sunday (Aug. 29th) when she posted the below message on Instagram…

[kkgallery kid=”2337″ title=”Ex Destiny’sChild Latavia Sadly Reveals She Lost Her BABY See Her Message”]

-ILoveOldSchoolMusic, old school news with a new point of view. Come join our ILOSM fam’ on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @iloveoldschoolmusic

The post Ex DestinyChild LATAVIA Sadly Tells HEARTBREAKING Blow About UNBORN CHILD appeared first on I Love Old School Music.