Many of us, old schoolers, remember actress, Rain Pryor, from her tenure on the ’80s/’90s sitcom, Head of the Class. She’s also Richard Pryor’s daughter and loved her pops unconditionally. Her dad headlines all over the internet, after Quincy Jones claimed, in his prior interview, that Pryor had sex with the late actor, Marlon Brando. Soon after Jones’ reveal, Pryor’s widow, Jennifer Pryor, also publicly confirmed Quincy’s claim; stating she knew her husband and Brando had hooked up, but it didn’t bother her, because she sees it as a non-factor.

However, the way Rain Pryor sees it…it’s a major factor. Once that social media firestorm occurred for many people who never knew Richard Pryor was openly bisexual, Rain stepped up to slam damn near everyone. Without naming names, she took to social media to go off – indirectly – on Quincy Jones; her stepmother, Jennifer Pryor; and all media outlets that reported on Quincy’s and Jennifer’s interviews (we’re assuming that included us).

**FYI: As we have previously reported, Richard Pryor was never ashamed of his bisexuality. In fact, he’s written about it and discussed it publicly. He also never hid the transgender woman he was dating back in the day.**

Rain Pryor’s Statement About Dad’s Bisexual Revelations

Rain – who was a child at the time – admitted that she knew the transgender woman her dad dated, but she believes that Quincy and her stepmom are lying about Marlon Brando. Read her statement below:

“My dad was very open with his life, so much so that news of his relationship with a trans women in the early 70s and 80s wasn’t really newsworthy nor notable. As a child I knew her, not as the trans person in our home, but the lady whom everyone accepted. So much acceptance I did not know she was Trans until recently.

There were no murmurs, nor was it tabloid news or execution by public opinion. It was just another day in our lives. It was just another identity I can assess our father was trying to navigate and process. It’s funny how during a time of huge inequality, it would have seem to matter more, and , now it’s sensationalized news, but the characters are wrong, and it’s all done to elevate the egos of sad empty people who’s money is proving it doesn’t buy happiness. However, Daddy did NOT have relations with Brando. There were no trips to his South Pacific Oasis, no flowers or love notes between. Not even a film role.

Why this sudden need to drag Daddy through the Hollywood mud? I find it tasteless and infuriating. At least get the details right, but of course we live in the age of faux news is real unless we disagree for our own agendas, and people need to stay relevant by dishing dirt.

As one of his children, I should not have to defend my brilliant and bruised father to anyone. I should be commenting on his genius comedy and the fact that he not only wrote, directed and produced … he had an office at Columbia Pictures and was once one of the Richest men. I should be sharing prolific anecdotes because he was an activist and so brutally honest. But instead I am sharing much vulnerability with some mean spirited gossip rag readers who believe anyone with money and fame. Bottom line. This man Richard Pryor, is not your Hollyweird scandal performance. He is our Daddy. He is our perfect imperfection. He is our legacy and we are most certainly his. So get a life and focus back on what’s really going on in the world. -Rain Pryor

Questions & The Obvious

Listen, we get it. Although Richard Pryor proudly spoke publicly about his bisexuality, it’s understandable why Rain would want to protect her father. However, if Rain just admitted she did not know that her father’s girlfriend was a man at that time, isn’t it a possibility that Quincy Jones and Pryor’s wife knew more about that part of his sex life than she would have back then? Not saying it’s true, but it’s highly possible, given that adults don’t typically discuss their sex lives with their minor children…but rather, with their peers.

It seems that Richard Pryor had a non-apologetic, self-assured awareness about himself that allowed him to fully embrace who he is,  regardless of what the external world thought of him. That type of vulnerable authenticity is something that we, here at ILOSM, respect about him. Rain Pryor has a lot to be proud of in her iconic daddy.

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In Denial?:

When TMZ caught up with Pryor’s widow, Jennifer Lee Pryor, in West Hollywood, she was once again asked about the whole debacle surrounding her late husband’s sexuality. She had no reservations reiterating what she’d previously said. Her husband was bisexual and despite his daughter, Rain, denying the allegations, Jennifer insists she was a child who wasn’t there or had any knowledge of her father’s sexual life behind closed doors. “I think Rain has trouble with the truth herself,” Jennifer says in the video below. “She doesn’t wanna, I mean, she was not there…she wasn’t there. It’s kind of sad wishful thinking and I don’t know why she’s ashamed. She shouldn’t be, she should be proud of her father’s truth.”

Check out the video:

Jennifer’s latest comments follow her prior response to the allegations. After Quincy Jones made headlines with his statements about Pryor’s sexuality, of course, his widow was asked about the statements. Surprisingly, she admitted Jones was telling the truth. She also explained how drugs may have played a part in Pryor’s sexual escapades, but she confirmed there definitely were a few escapades. “It was the ’70s! Drugs were still good, especially quaaludes. If you did enough cocaine, you’d f*** a radiator and send it flowers in the morning.”

Quincy Tells All:

For those who haven’t read Jones’ Vulture magazine interview, he definitely had a lot to say and didn’t cut any corners. “[Marlon] Brando used to go cha-cha dancing with us. He could dance his [expletive] off. He was the most charming [expletive] you ever met. He’d [expletive] anything,” Jones told Vulture. “Anything! He’d [expletive] a mailbox. James Baldwin. Richard Pryor. Marvin Gaye.”

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Jones had so much to say, even his daughters told him he needed to slow his roll. Although Quincy Jones was apparently telling the truth, obviously his daughters weren’t the only ones with problems with the interview. Pryor’s daughter definitely wasn’t pleased and she boldly called Jones out. Despite the details Jones provided, Rain Pryor adamantly denied the claims. The late comedian/actor’s daughter took to Facebook to respond to Jones’ allegations. In her Facebook post, she discussed her childhood and relationship with her father. “My dad was very open with his life, so much so that news of his relationship with a trans woman in the early 70s and 80s wasn’t really newsworthy nor notable. As a child I knew her, not as the trans person in our home, but the lady whom everyone accepted. So much acceptance I did not know she was trans until recently.”

She went on to discuss Quincy Jones. “Q was once a brilliant music producer who is losing his mind – and decided to garner publicity for himself with a sensationalized interview,” Rain Pryor said. “Then on top of it all, my dad’s so-called widow validated it, because she needs to keep legitimizing herself and tarnish our dad even after he’s dead. She hated Q and Daddy.”

Thoughts ILOSM fam?’

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In Denial?:

When TMZ caught up with Pryor’s widow, Jennifer Lee Pryor in West Hollywood, she was once again asked about the whole debacle surrounding her late husband’s sexuality. She had no reservations reiterating what she’d previously said. Her husband was bisexual and despite his daughter, Rain, denying the allegations, Jennifer insists she was a child who wasn’t there or had any knowledge of her father’s sexual life behind closed doors. “I think Rain has trouble with the truth herself,” Jennifer says in the video below. “She doesn’t wanna, I mean, she was not there…she wasn’t there. It’s kind of sad wishful thinking and I don’t know why she’s ashamed. She shouldn’t be, she should be proud of her father’s truth.”

Check out the video:

Jennifer’s latest comments follow her prior response to the allegations. After Quincy Jones made headlines with his statements about Pryor’s sexuality, of course, his widow was asked about the statements. Surprisingly, she admitted Jones was telling the truth. She also explained how drugs may have played a part in Pryor’s sexual escapades, but she confirmed there definitely were a few escapades. “It was the ’70s! Drugs were still good, especially quaaludes. If you did enough cocaine, you’d f*** a radiator and send it flowers in the morning.”

Quincy Tells All:

For those who haven’t read Jones’ Vulture magazine interview, he definitely had a lot to say and didn’t cut any corners. “[Marlon] Brando used to go cha-cha dancing with us. He could dance his [expletive] off. He was the most charming [expletive] you ever met. He’d [expletive] anything,” Jones told Vulture. “Anything! He’d [expletive] a mailbox. James Baldwin. Richard Pryor. Marvin Gaye.”

Jones had so much to say, even his daughters told him he needed to slow his roll. Although Quincy Jones was apparently telling the truth, obviously his daughters weren’t the only ones with problems with the interview. Pryor’s daughter definitely wasn’t pleased and she boldly called Jones out. Despite the details Jones provided, Rain Pryor adamantly denied the claims. The late comedian/actor’s daughter took to Facebook to respond to Jones’ allegations. In her Facebook post, she discussed her childhood and relationship with her father. “My dad was very open with his life, so much so that news of his relationship with a trans woman in the early 70s and 80s wasn’t really newsworthy nor notable. As a child I knew her, not as the trans person in our home, but the lady whom everyone accepted. So much acceptance I did not know she was trans until recently.”

She went on to discuss Quincy Jones. “Q was once a brilliant music producer who is losing his mind – and decided to garner publicity for himself with a sensationalized interview,” Rain Pryor said. “Then on top of it all, my dad’s so-called widow validated it, because she needs to keep legitimizing herself and tarnish our dad even after he’s dead. She hated Q and Daddy.”

Thoughts ILOSM fam?’

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However, the way Rain Pryor sees it, it’s a major factor. Now that a social media firestorm has occurred for many people who never knew Richard Pryor was openly bisexual, Rain has stepped up to slam everybody. Without naming names, she’s now taken to social media to go off -indirectly- on Quincy Jones; her stepmother, Jennifer Pryor; and all media outlets that have reported on Quincy’s and Jennifer’s interviews (we’re assuming that includes us).

**FYI: As we have previously reported, Richard Pryor was never ashamed of his bisexuality. In fact, he’s written about it and discussed it publicly. He also never hid the transgender woman he was dating back in the day.**

Rain Pryor’s Statement About Dad’s Bisexual Revelations

Rain -who was a child at the time- admitted that she knew the transgender woman her dad dated, but she believes that Quincy and her stepmom are lying about Marlon Brando. Read her statement below:

“My dad was very open with his life, so much so that news of his relationship with a trans women in the early 70s and 80s wasn’t really newsworthy nor notable. As a child I knew her, not as the trans person in our home, but the lady whom everyone accepted. So much acceptance I did not know she was Trans until recently.

There were no murmurs, nor was it tabloid news or execution by public opinion. It was just another day in our lives. It was just another identity I can assess our father was trying to navigate and process. It’s funny how during a time of huge inequality, it would have seem to matter more, and , now it’s sensationalized news, but the characters are wrong, and it’s all done to elevate the egos of sad empty people who’s money is proving it doesn’t buy happiness. However, Daddy did NOT have relations with Brando. There were no trips to his South Pacific Oasis, no flowers or love notes between. Not even a film role.

Why this sudden need to drag Daddy through the Hollywood mud? I find it tasteless and infuriating. At least get the details right, but of course we live in the age of faux news is real unless we disagree for our own agendas, and people need to stay relevant by dishing dirt.

As one of his children, I should not have to defend my brilliant and bruised father to anyone. I should be commenting on his genius comedy and the fact that he not only wrote, directed and produced … he had an office at Columbia Pictures and was once one of the Richest men. I should be sharing prolific anecdotes because he was an activist and so brutally honest. But instead I am sharing much vulnerability with some mean spirited gossip rag readers who believe anyone with money and fame. Bottom line. This man Richard Pryor, is not your Hollyweird scandal performance. He is our Daddy. He is our perfect imperfection. He is our legacy and we are most certainly his. So get a life and focus back on what’s really going on in the world. -Rain Pryor

Questions & The Obvious

Listen, we get it. Although Richard Pryor proudly spoke publicly about his bisexuality, it’s understandable why Rain would want to protect her father. However, if Rain just admitted she did not know that her father’s girlfriend was a man at that time, isn’t it a possibility that Quincy Jones and Pryor’s wife knew more about that part of his sex life than she would have at that time? Not saying it’s true, but it’s highly possible, given that adults don’t typically discuss their sex lives with their minor children, but rather with their peers.

It seems that Her dad had a nonapologetic self-assured awareness about him that allowed him to fully embrace himself regardless of what the external world thought about him. That type of vulnerable authenticity is something that we, here at ILOSM, respect about him. Rain Pryor has a lot to be proud of in her iconic daddy.

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We thought this story was worth sharing because we think there are lessons to be learned from it. This is from the perspective of Richard Pryor’s daughter, who had to witness some things that she shouldn’t have, while growing up with her Dad. Rain Pryor and her father were very close, but that doesn’t mean that she doesn’t have bittersweet memories of the man we know as a comedic genius and the man she knows simply as “Dad.”

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It’s now common knowledge that the late, legendary Richard Pryor was a wild dude back in the day and now his daughter, actress/comedian, Rain Pryor, has shared yet another wild incident that she witnessed as a child growing up with her Pops.

In her book, “The Jokes My Father Never Taught Me,” Rain revealed a situation that she said went down on a Thanksgiving Day at her family’s house…

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