Xavier “Two” Lewis – the husband of former 3LW singer/”Power” actress, Naturi Naughton –  recently shared a heartfelt update on his health via Instagram. Lewis, a talent manager, revealed that his health took a turn for the worse after being prescribed steroids for bronchitis. This resulted in months of struggling with his health, including multiple hospital visits.

In Lewis’s own words, he described his journey, saying:

“These past three months have been very challenging. I came down with bronchitis on December 13. My cough never went away, which led me to go to the doctor for something more substantial to knock it out.”

Little did he know that the medication he was taking to treat his bronchitis would have life-altering consequences. Lewis continued:

“I started taking the medicine in January. On January 9, I started experiencing back and chest pains. By January 10th, I thought I was having a heart attack.”

His pain was so severe that he found himself in and out of the hospital, undergoing numerous tests:

“I was in so much pain I felt I was dying, and that would be my last day,” he added. “I went to the hospital and doctors about six times in January. They gave me blood pressure pills and things for cholesterol. They ran test after test. Everything came up great. But I felt worse & worse. I felt weak, slow, unbalanced when I walked, tired, I couldn’t hold down any food, and my acid reflux was like fire in my body at all times. I tried IVs and all kinds of vitamins. I couldn’t get my body to act right.”

After many medical consultations, Lewis and his doctors finally discovered the root cause of his health issues. It was revealed that the steroids and medication he had been taking for bronchitis had filled his body with glucose, leading to a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Lewis described this moment as mind-blowing and shared his fears, having witnessed the devastating effects of diabetes on loved ones in the past:

“They ran test after test, and the next day, the doctor came in and said I was now Diagnosed as type two Diabetic,” Lewis revealed. “What a mind-blowing moment. I stayed calm, but my internal thoughts were all over. I’ve seen people I love die & get amputated because of this. My A1C level was so high the hospital couldn’t even chart it. I thought that was unbelievable because my a1c was just 4.7 in November, so how is this even possible? I wasn’t even pre-diabetic.”

“They explained to me that the steroids & medicine I was taking filled my body with glucose, and my body couldn’t make enough insulin to get it out. So this is my new life,” he shared. “They woke me up every Two hours like clockwork to draw blood & test me. I even had to watch the Superbowl in the hospital.”

With his blood sugar levels through the roof, Lewis was admitted to the hospital for further observation and treatment. Throughout his ordeal, he expressed immense gratitude for his wife, Naturi Naughton, who has been a pillar of support during this challenging time. Lewis credited Naughton for being there for him and providing the strength to overcome his health struggles.

In a heartfelt message to Naughton, Lewis expressed his deep love and appreciation for her unwavering support, acknowledging that she truly is the real MVP in his life:

“After what has seemed like the entire last three months, I’m not sick! I’m out of the hospital and feeling stronger. They always say to watch who you marry, and that’s so true. My wife has been heaven-sent,” he wrote, sharing videos of her combing his hair and lying next to him. “@naturi4real you are the real MVP! Love You. I promise I’ll be here.”

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Naturi responded to her hubby’s words of gratitude with this comment on his Instagram post:

“You know I got you Papa ❤💪🏾 To Infinity and Beyond… ♾️4/2/22 I will always be here for you and do whatever it takes! I’m grateful for your Mom @rosalewis0809 for being led to check your sugar! Praise God! And for all the family & friends who came & called & surrounded us with so much love & support during this time! ITS ONLY UP now babyyyyy!🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾 #myforeverlove ❤”

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the body’s ability to transform food into energy. Unfortunately, it disproportionately affects Black people, who are more likely to be diagnosed with and suffer from diabetes-related complications.

Lewis’s story serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant about our health. It highlights the potential side effects and complications that can arise from seemingly routine medical treatments. It also showcases the power of love and support in overcoming life’s challenges.

As Lewis continues his journey with type 2 diabetes, he remains grateful for the love and support he has received and looks forward to a healthier future. His story serves as an inspiration to others facing similar health challenges, reminding them to seek proper medical care and lean on their loved ones for support.

Wishing Xavier the best on this new chapter in his life.

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When Power star and former 3LW singer, Naturi Naughton, celebrated the birth of her first child with her longtime fiance,’ Ben, in 2017, they seemed head over heels in love. Welp, according to Naturi, that was then, and this is now- and in the words of Brian McKnight, “after the love is gone…life must go on.” That’s exactly where the “Tasha” actress’ head is at right now, regarding the engagement she’s recently called off.

In a new interview with Essence, she let it all out, revealing why she no longer wants to be with the father of her child, as well as struggles she’s had with being a beautiful dark skinned woman…and she held nothing back.

“Not The Right Person”…
Naturi’s parents have been married for 47 years, so she has a pretty good model to compare the type of union she wants with a lifelong partner, and apparently Ben didn’t make that final cut:

“I don’t want to be married if it’s not the right marriage and the right person,” the 35-year-old actress told ESSENCE. “Pressure is really induced by living up to other people’s expectations, and instead of trying to live up to somebody else’s expectations for me, I just need to be happy.”

Naturi Further Explained What Led To Her leaving Her Fiance’>>>

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In the early 2000’s girl group 3LW had amassed a huge following and a string of hits beginning with the classic tune “No More (Baby I’ma Do Right)”. Unfortunately infighting and drama caused original band member Naturi Naughton to leave the group and for years there was speculation that it was because of a huge blowup with fellow members Adrienne Bailon and Kiely Williams. Though they’ve avoided addressing the drama directly Naturi is now ready to speak and tell everyone exactly what went down between them so many years ago.

Two Sides Of A Story

Naturi has since grown into a formidable actress with roles in the Biggie Smalls biopic Notorious as well as portraying high maintenance hood chick Tasha St. Patrick on STARZ’s hit show Power, However, there still must be a few unresolved feelings from her time with the group. Even as recently as a few years ago when Adrienne apologized to her during an appearance on The Real, where Adrienne serves as one of the hosts.

Adrienne’s apology aside, Naturi still wants everyone to know exactly what went down so there’s no confusion as to why she left. BET reports that during an episode of TV One’s hit show Uncensored Naturi discussed an alleged infamous incident that lead to her ultimate departure in the parking lot of a KFC.

“[In our Suburban] Kiely and Adrienne were in the middle aisle and I was in the back by myself,” she remembered. “I said, ‘I’m not the one that’s trying to kick me out the group. Don’t be mad that the news is out, ’cause it’s true!’ There were some names called, some profanity thrown. Kiely turned around and threw a plate of food — mashed potatoes, chicken, whatever else was in there — in my face.”

Check out the full story below.

Of course, it didn’t take long for one of Naturi’s former band mates to speak out. Kiely Williams, who has since left the music business entirely, immediately took to social media to tell her side of the story.

Next Page: Kiely Accuses Naturi Of ‘New Lies’ >>>

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Then, slowly but surely Naturi started clawing her way back into the forefront of the game and now she’s a fan favorite on 50 Cent’s hit STARZ series, “Power.” However, her greatest accomplishment has been the birth of the precious lil’ girl she shares with her longtime boyfriend, Ben.

When Naturi isn’t playing “Ghost’s” (Omari Hardwick) ride-or-die wife, “Tasha,” she’s full -time mommy mode with her daughter, Zuri who will be turning 1 year old on July 19th. The 34 year old actress took to Instagram to share the most adorable photo ever of her mini-me cheesin’ it up for the ‘Gram. Peep them gettin’ their mommy-daughter swag on below (swipe left)…

My biggest blessing… #BabyZuri #Christening 🙌🏾 I’m overflowing with gratitude & love!Dedicating her back to God in the church that I grew up in brought me to tears! 😢#NewHopeBaptistChurch #eastorange #NJ #GodSentAnAngel #happySunday #family ❤️

A post shared by Naturi Naughton (@naturi4real) on Jul 15, 2018 at 6:13pm PDT

Meet The Papi

As far as we know, Naturi’s boyfriend, Ben, has yet to put a ring on it, but that most definitely is not a declaration of a lack of love between them. They’ve happily been dating for many years and he’s oftentimes right there by Naturi’s side at public events. Ben is apparently a private dude, so there are very few pics of him circulating for all the world to see. However, Naturi did share photo of them together at their prior baby shower, so here he is…

No Pain, No Gain- Her 3LW Heartbreak

Although Naturi’s talent is shining bright like a diamond these days, as we all know, no great gain in life, comes without some great level of pain. For Naturi, that pain came when she was forced out of 3LW, for what she says was due to issues surrounding her image and her chocolate skin.

Here’s what she said in an interview with Kontrol, as she reflected on her 3LW hardships, which ultimately help land her on “Power” years later:

Naturi Naughton- “During 3LW I was told so many things, a lot of them weren’t always positive, but you know I’m a brown skin black woman. At the time there were certain fads. I use to sometimes feel inadequate or feel like I wasn’t enough. The group had a lot to do with that by telling me; my voice was too soulful, [since] I was a darker skin girl I wasn’t as popular. It was a certain image I had to dress and be a certain way in order to be acceptable.”

In a 2002 MTV interview, Naturi said her final straw was when her group members, Adrienne Bailey and Kiely Williams threw food at her: “Kiely throws her plate of food all in my face — mashed potatoes, macaroni all in my hair, down my clothes, messing up my [hair]do!, said Naturi, who refused to be “physically abused” by them.

How her pain strengthened her:

NN: “When I came out of 3LW I had been rocked to my core. I had never been so shaken up by life. … I had no money. I was broke. I was starting from the ground up. I didn’t have a deal. I had to go back to school and find myself. It was a blessing actually. It was hard, but it was the best thing that could ever happen to me.” -via Kontrol

They say success is the sweetest revenge…keep doing your thang Naturi!

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If you haven’t been keeping up with the Starz series, Power, you probably have missed the opportunity to see Debbi Morgan in action these days. She plays “Estelle,” the mother-in-law of the lead character, “James ‘Ghost’ St. Patrick” (Omari Hardwick) and the mother of “Ghost’s” wife, “Tasha St. Patrick” (played by former 3LW singer, Naturi Naughton. Speaking of Power, it was a few photos with Debbi’s Power co-stars that reminded us of just how much she’s making her 61 years look like the new 30!

Debbi At 28 Years Old In 1989

Debbi Morgan Now At 61

Below are a few shots Debbi posted with her co-stars, Naturi Naughton and Lala Anthony. Just so y’all know, the beauty you’re witnessing has about almost a 30 year age gap between Debbi and the ladies, but they all damn near look like peers. Check ’em out below…

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Debbi is 28 years older than Naturi (33) and 23 years older than Lala (39). Good LAWD! Where is that fountain of youth Ms. Morgan has clearly stumbled upon?!! We’re going there ASAP.

As y’all can see, there’s no need for us to break down why we’re saying Debbi is making her 60’s look thirty years younger, because the proof is in the pics. What we will do though, is break down a few ways we fellow, Old Schoolers, can also shave some years off of ourselves. You see, there are two main factors that contribute to an aging appearance- our skin and our teeth. That’s why we oftentimes see so many celebrities with flawless skin and whitened teeth, like Debbi’s, because they understand those areas are where they need to give extra attention to in order to stay youthful and camera ready.

In this age of social media, many of us, regular folks, also have to stay camera ready for the countless photos we post online with our family and friends. Gone are the days where pics are exclusive to the family photo albums we have tucked away in our closets somewhere, naaaah, our precious moments are for the word to see these days. So we, here at ILOSM, are sharing what we’ve learned, through research, about how to say camera ready like these celebs do. Check out a few products that will help us do just that: To whiten your teeth like the pro’s, the charcoal teeth whitening products that are highly rated by many are Dental Duty Organic Activated Teeth Whitening Charcoal and Pro Teeth Whitening Co. Activated Charcoal. To perfect facial skin and give it a glow that some of us, Old Schoolers, lost years ago, the KSKINFacial Steamer Superfine Hot Mist is killin’ the game right now.

And of course Debbi likes to get her workout on with some Pilates every now and then…

Now that we’re all caught up on Debbi’s 30 years younger look and some examples of how to achieve it, reminisce with us ILOSM fam.’ Just for old times sake, we threw in this throwback video clip of Ms. Morgan, when she played “J.J.’s” girlfriend, Samantha, in 1976. Enjoy…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTob49hT74k

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Time Heals All Wounds:

On a new episode of The Real, co-host, Adrienne Bailon, displayed that she not only talks the talk, but she walks the walk. After blasting Oscar-Award winner, Mo’Nique, for how she chose to handle her beefs with Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels, and Oprah Winfrey, Bailon decided to show Mo’Nique how she thinks a woman should handle it. Bailon invited her former group member/Power actress,  Naturi Naughton, onto the show to apologize to her publicly.

In the past, Naturi has publicly stated that after her 3LW group members (Bailon included) unfairly kicked her to the curb, she felt that their manager blackballed her in the industry- the same thing Bailon slammed Mo’Nique for publicly revealing in a “loud and boisterous” manner.

So with Loni Love seated in the middle of their Real conversation, a very pregnant Naughton sat down on the couch to hear what Bailon had to say. Here’s how the apology went:

“It’s crazy because when I look at you I think about my teen years,” Bailon began, speaking to Naughton. “We literally grew up together in bunk beds in New Jersey and I thank God for the time that I got to actually talk to you. We had seen each other at an Us Weekly party, years ago, and we sat down and talked everything out, and I was able to apologize to you if I ever — you know — there was a lot that went on in that time that looking back was just like, we were so young and it was crazy, and that I genuinely from the bottom of my heart never meant any harm to you, and I think you’re talented and you’re beautiful.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejcriwbmDNA

Although Adrienne Bailon tap danced all around the cruel details Naturi said was done to her by Bailon and the others, her apology seemed genuine and Naturi seemed to receive it. In agreement with one another, both ladies admitted that they were “young and scared.” Naturi shared that when she was in 3LW, it was a very difficult time for her and that she didn’t think she would make it. In addition, she also mentioned the criticism that she received and that it’s important for women to love each other. Not going into great detail, Naturi implied that management caused problems for the girls.

What Really Happened? Skin Tone Bashing & Fights

Over the years, it was rumored that Bailon was allegedly incredibly rude to Naughton and was even responsible for getting the actress fired from the group. Naturi has also said in the past, that she believed colorism played a role in the way she was treated, admitting that they oftentimes made her feel as if she “wasn’t good enough” because of her beautiful darker skin tone. The group consisted of Naturi, Adrienne, and Kiely Williams. Michelle Williams- Kiely Williams mother- managed the ladies. At one point, the tension became so bad, that during an argument with Michelle, Kiely threw food on Naturi and destroyed her hair, along with her clothes.

“There was an argument between me and Michelle [Williams], and Kiely and Adrienne are cursing me out, and before I know it, Kiely throws her plate of food all in my face — mashed potatoes, macaroni all in my hair, down my clothes, messing up my [hair]do! Nobody has the right to hit me. That’s not what I’m here for, … to be physically abused. So I said, ‘Get me a flight back to Newark, New Jersey,’ and they wouldn’t even help me get a ticket,” Naughton shared with MTV News back in 2002 when the group split.

Ex- Manager Slams Naturi & Adrienne For Speaking Their Truths

Now their former 3LW manager, Michelle Williams, whose Twitter name is TSE Williams, had a lot to say about Bailon’s apology. Williams is very active on Twitter and she questioned why Bailon felt the need to apologize at all. In addition, she commented about the alleged criticism of Naturi’s skin color.

https://twitter.com/TseWilliams/status/867599224418029569

https://twitter.com/TseWilliams/status/867599748647309316

https://twitter.com/TseWilliams/status/867800935048908801

https://twitter.com/TseWilliams/status/867797878294552576

https://twitter.com/TseWilliams/status/867803937021100032

https://twitter.com/TseWilliams/status/867804824087277568

Ouch! I’m guessing that she will not be on The Real any time soon.

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