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Title: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Lazarus on March 09, 2026, 12:24:01 PM
https://x.com/Essence/status/2031032972959223880?s=20
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Zans on March 09, 2026, 12:25:13 PM
Get money girls
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on March 09, 2026, 12:28:04 PM
This package deal!  :plzstop:  :kii:  :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on March 09, 2026, 12:32:28 PM
Ughhh we ain't ever getting a damn album with all these one off shows coming up singing the same songs

Get money chile
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: The definition on March 09, 2026, 12:35:21 PM
Brandy & Monica....they're now a duo
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on March 09, 2026, 12:41:05 PM
I know that check is NICE and they'll be headliners I'm sure but enough with this group shit
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on March 09, 2026, 12:47:55 PM
At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if there ended up being a joint album in the works.

Why the hell not??
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RedOctober on March 09, 2026, 01:05:20 PM
We already know that they're going to reuse the same pre-recorded vocals from the tour.

Otherwise I would've gone to support.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on March 09, 2026, 01:24:51 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on March 09, 2026, 12:47:55 PMAt this point, I wouldn't be surprised if there ended up being a joint album in the works.

Why the hell not??
Cause Monigga can't sing
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on March 09, 2026, 03:22:28 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVrNUUoj2n6/?img_index=2&igsh=MXBkMTFtZXB4ajY2bA==
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 09, 2026, 03:24:00 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on March 09, 2026, 03:22:28 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVrNUUoj2n6/?img_index=2&igsh=MXBkMTFtZXB4ajY2bA==
kwee is so stunning :stressed:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on March 09, 2026, 03:39:13 PM
She served
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: The definition on March 09, 2026, 03:39:47 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on March 09, 2026, 03:22:28 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVrNUUoj2n6/?img_index=2&igsh=MXBkMTFtZXB4ajY2bA==
Brandy  :plzstop:  :plzstop:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 09, 2026, 03:42:49 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on March 09, 2026, 03:22:28 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVrNUUoj2n6/?img_index=2&igsh=MXBkMTFtZXB4ajY2bA==
:gorlonfire:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Gilgamesh. on March 09, 2026, 04:15:16 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 09, 2026, 03:24:00 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on March 09, 2026, 03:22:28 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVrNUUoj2n6/?img_index=2&igsh=MXBkMTFtZXB4ajY2bA==
kwee is so stunning :stressed:

Yes Queen. Korean self.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on March 09, 2026, 04:18:35 PM
They look beautiful
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on March 09, 2026, 04:19:01 PM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 09, 2026, 03:42:49 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on March 09, 2026, 03:22:28 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVrNUUoj2n6/?img_index=2&igsh=MXBkMTFtZXB4ajY2bA==
:gorlonfire:

Sis .. I'm stanning omg .. now all she has to do is stop releasing these lackluster songs and we will be good
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 09, 2026, 07:34:38 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on March 09, 2026, 04:19:01 PM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 09, 2026, 03:42:49 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on March 09, 2026, 03:22:28 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVrNUUoj2n6/?img_index=2&igsh=MXBkMTFtZXB4ajY2bA==
:gorlonfire:

Sis .. I'm stanning omg .. now all she has to do is stop releasing these lackluster songs and we will be good
ndcmnccnncnncncncnncccn

ummwhat:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 09, 2026, 07:39:06 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on March 09, 2026, 04:15:16 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 09, 2026, 03:24:00 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on March 09, 2026, 03:22:28 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DVrNUUoj2n6/?img_index=2&igsh=MXBkMTFtZXB4ajY2bA==
kwee is so stunning :stressed:

Yes Queen. Korean self.
fdimibibnifnfnbbfjbfjdnjdnbbdfbfbd bfdkb k

kwee of Blasia keeps those chopsticks PLANTED on necks  :feelinmyself:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on March 09, 2026, 07:57:44 PM
They both look great
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 09, 2026, 08:00:38 PM
yes
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 09, 2026, 08:56:17 PM
Love this! I kinda gagged when I got on IG earlier...
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on March 09, 2026, 10:28:49 PM
New Changing Faces, Zhane selves  :stressed:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: DrewBabyLove on March 09, 2026, 10:30:16 PM
Live vocals please!
I know they're gonna put on a great show. Hopefully at least somewhat different from the tour. Put the live band on stage, and Adam Blackstone. That's his name?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Zans on March 09, 2026, 10:33:05 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 09, 2026, 07:57:44 PMThey both look great
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Rxxf on March 10, 2026, 03:32:04 AM
They look amazing.
Brandy blasian self.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on March 10, 2026, 11:58:38 AM
The song is still being referenced to this day and if they woulda did this when they were young and HOT they wouldn't be having this moment but im lowkey over it :overit:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVrftAwkVA7/
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on March 10, 2026, 12:04:11 PM
 :plzstop:  :kii:  :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 10, 2026, 12:04:21 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 10, 2026, 11:58:38 AMThe song is still being referenced to this day and if they woulda did this when they were young and HOT they wouldn't be having this moment but im lowkey over it :overit:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVrftAwkVA7/

What are you even saying
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on March 10, 2026, 12:06:38 PM
Apparently something that's too much for your pea brain to process so just stop trying
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on March 10, 2026, 12:43:16 PM
Bcfggvbhbvvbnnbbnnnbb
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 10, 2026, 12:48:24 PM
 :ummwhat:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Scott. on March 10, 2026, 01:39:56 PM
Get money biiiiiiitch
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 10, 2026, 02:00:41 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 10, 2026, 12:06:38 PMApparently something that's too much for your pea brain to process so just stop trying
You don't know what you're saying unless there's a dick lodged in your throat.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: #Mu7 on March 10, 2026, 04:07:57 PM
I hope they elevate their shows because their concert was well attended and an actual cultural moment. I think they could actually use this to launch a second leg and then also do another show just call it the boy is mine and beyond because they basically each only performed one or two songs that were not from their sophomore projects TBH.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 10, 2026, 04:44:46 PM
Y'all think they'll do a few new songs together? I wouldn't be completely mad at an EP with the right people.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Gilgamesh. on March 10, 2026, 05:19:34 PM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 10, 2026, 04:44:46 PMY'all think they'll do a few new songs together? I wouldn't be completely mad at an EP with the right people.

That would be cute but I don't trust either of them or their go-to producers.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on March 10, 2026, 06:16:29 PM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 10, 2026, 04:44:46 PMY'all think they'll do a few new songs together? I wouldn't be completely mad at an EP with the right people.

I hope not  :ummwhat:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on March 10, 2026, 06:35:19 PM
Quote from: bby ddy on March 10, 2026, 06:16:29 PM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 10, 2026, 04:44:46 PMY'all think they'll do a few new songs together? I wouldn't be completely mad at an EP with the right people.

I hope not  :ummwhat:
yea...   
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 10, 2026, 06:40:55 PM
If Kanye wasn't cancelled and killed his reputation over the last decade, he would've been perfect to get them together for an EP, sonically and visually
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justaway_ on March 10, 2026, 06:57:10 PM
Quote from: Harlem on March 10, 2026, 06:40:55 PMIf Kanye wasn't cancelled and killed his reputation over the last decade, he would've been perfect to get them together for an EP, sonically and visually

wwwwwww

maybe back in 2006 sweetheart
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 10, 2026, 07:14:55 PM
Quote from: Harlem on March 10, 2026, 06:40:55 PMIf Kanye wasn't cancelled and killed his reputation over the last decade, he would've been perfect to get them together for an EP, sonically and visually
Not King giving Branica an anti 'metic anthem

 :young:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: klappa. on March 10, 2026, 07:40:59 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on March 10, 2026, 05:19:34 PM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 10, 2026, 04:44:46 PMY'all think they'll do a few new songs together? I wouldn't be completely mad at an EP with the right people.

That would be cute but I don't trust either of them or their go-to producers.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Jon on March 10, 2026, 08:09:16 PM
glad to see brandy more active
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on March 10, 2026, 08:28:25 PM
I was just watching the interview with the songwriter Adonis and Dominique
I think he would give Bran and Monica something where they would shine vocally. He STANS for Bran
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 09:36:39 PM
Quote from: Harlem on March 10, 2026, 06:40:55 PMIf Kanye wasn't cancelled and killed his reputation over the last decade, he would've been perfect to get them together for an EP, sonically and visually
unpopular opinion.... Ye shouldve produced the ENTIRE Afro project 
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on March 10, 2026, 09:47:22 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 09:36:39 PM
Quote from: Harlem on March 10, 2026, 06:40:55 PMIf Kanye wasn't cancelled and killed his reputation over the last decade, he would've been perfect to get them together for an EP, sonically and visually
unpopular opinion.... Ye shouldve produced the ENTIRE Afro project 
Not the ENTIRE, but more tracks
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 10:33:38 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on March 10, 2026, 09:47:22 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 09:36:39 PM
Quote from: Harlem on March 10, 2026, 06:40:55 PMIf Kanye wasn't cancelled and killed his reputation over the last decade, he would've been perfect to get them together for an EP, sonically and visually
unpopular opinion.... Ye shouldve produced the ENTIRE Afro project 
Not the ENTIRE, but more tracks
and Tim should've had THREE or FOUR.

WIS2U
Nodding Off
Sirens
Drum Life
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 10:34:25 PM
Afrodisiac sounds so CHEAP to me. I don't get the hype.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: JCJ on March 10, 2026, 10:35:44 PM
n
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 10, 2026, 10:37:19 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 10:34:25 PMAfrodisiac sounds so CHEAP to me. I don't get the hype.
:ummwhat:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 10, 2026, 10:39:38 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 10:34:25 PMAfrodisiac sounds so CHEAP to me. I don't get the hype.
This deaf ass fag
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 10, 2026, 10:40:08 PM
Anymotherfuckinway. When do the tickets go on sale?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on March 10, 2026, 11:33:15 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 10:33:38 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on March 10, 2026, 09:47:22 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 09:36:39 PM
Quote from: Harlem on March 10, 2026, 06:40:55 PMIf Kanye wasn't cancelled and killed his reputation over the last decade, he would've been perfect to get them together for an EP, sonically and visually
unpopular opinion.... Ye shouldve produced the ENTIRE Afro project 
Not the ENTIRE, but more tracks
and Tim should've had THREE or FOUR or FIVE

WIS2U
Focus
Should I Go
Nodding Off
Sirens
Drum Life

Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 10, 2026, 11:57:17 PM
I agree that Ye should've produced more on Afro but that album does not sound cheap... far from it actually lol :plzstop:

Also, "Where You Wanna Be" should've been a single
 :ohwow:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 11, 2026, 12:06:43 AM
Quote from: Harlem on March 10, 2026, 11:57:17 PMI agree that Ye should've produced more on Afro but that album does not sound cheap... far from it actually lol :plzstop:

Also, "Where You Wanna Be" should've been a single
 :ohwow:
>><<

Where GOD Wanna Be >> the album
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on March 11, 2026, 02:32:20 AM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 10:34:25 PMAfrodisiac sounds so CHEAP to me. I don't get the hype.

CHEAP is a bit much, but it has always given me MIXTAPE vibes.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: The definition on March 11, 2026, 03:12:12 AM
Afro sounds like they rushed making it, like they had no time and were trying to beat a deadline
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on March 11, 2026, 03:33:50 AM
Afro doesn't sound cheap at all but it dips in corny with tracks like Sadiddy and Turn It Up when there were much better tracks that could've taken Afro to God Tier like "Adios", "Like it was Yesterday", "Nodding Off", "It's On", "Sirens"

Full Moon would've had to take her rightful second place
:justabit:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Lazarus on March 11, 2026, 04:42:47 AM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 10:34:25 PMAfrodisiac sounds so CHEAP to me. I don't get the hype.

n
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on March 11, 2026, 08:40:48 AM
Afro is her best album. Calm down now
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: KingOfHearts on March 11, 2026, 09:02:54 AM
Quote from: Harlem on March 10, 2026, 11:57:17 PMI agree that Ye should've produced more on Afro but that album does not sound cheap... far from it actually lol :plzstop:

Also, "Where You Wanna Be" should've been a single
 :ohwow:
:gorlonfire:
My favorite song from Brandy.
Where You Wanna Be should've been the second single TI was on fire with his Urban Legend at that time it would've done well on the R&B charts

1. Talk About Our Love
2. Where You Wanna Be
3. Afrodisiac
4. Say You Will or I Tried.

I think those should've been the singles for Afrodisiac.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justaway_ on March 11, 2026, 09:15:56 AM
j
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Zans on March 11, 2026, 10:15:05 AM
Quote from: Lazarus on March 11, 2026, 04:42:47 AM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 10:34:25 PMAfrodisiac sounds so CHEAP to me. I don't get the hype.

n

Shsjshdhd

He's out of his fucking mind
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: klappa. on March 11, 2026, 10:57:10 AM
never say never, self-titled, full moon >>>

and in that ordah
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on March 11, 2026, 11:03:01 AM
Quote from: klappa. on March 11, 2026, 10:57:10 AMnever say never, self-titled, full moon >>>

and in that ordah
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Lazarus on March 11, 2026, 12:43:39 PM
Quote from: I. Hate. Monica. on March 11, 2026, 10:15:05 AM
Quote from: Lazarus on March 11, 2026, 04:42:47 AM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 10, 2026, 10:34:25 PMAfrodisiac sounds so CHEAP to me. I don't get the hype.

n

Shsjshdhd

He's out of his fucking mind
!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on March 11, 2026, 01:07:27 PM
Yea afro doesn't sound CHEAP but I kinda get what he means a lil bit.  Although it grew on me,  turn it up sounds like some demo fresh off a mix tape mess
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justice Jackson on March 11, 2026, 01:22:39 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 11, 2026, 01:07:27 PMYea afro doesn't sound CHEAP but I kinda get what he means a lil bit.  Although it grew on me,  turn it up sounds like some demo fresh off a mix tape mess
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on March 11, 2026, 01:29:40 PM
compared to all of her other cohesive albums...
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 11, 2026, 01:30:26 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 11, 2026, 01:07:27 PMYea afro doesn't sound CHEAP but I kinda get what he means a lil bit.  Although it grew on me,  turn it up sounds like some demo fresh off a mix tape mess
It's not cohesive, it always felt so THROWN together and rushed to me, compared to masterpieces like NSN and Fullmoon. Turn It Up is so fucking random...
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 11, 2026, 01:31:10 PM
Quote from: ReVonIsMine on March 11, 2026, 01:29:40 PMcompared to all of her other cohesive albums...
>><<

You get it
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 11, 2026, 01:31:58 PM
Yea, the album's overhyped and I ain't taking back what I said.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 11, 2026, 01:53:01 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 11, 2026, 01:30:26 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 11, 2026, 01:07:27 PMYea afro doesn't sound CHEAP but I kinda get what he means a lil bit.  Although it grew on me,  turn it up sounds like some demo fresh off a mix tape mess
It's not cohesive, it always felt so THROWN together and rushed to me, compared to masterpieces like NSN and Fullmoon. Turn It Up is so fucking random...
Turn It Up was kind of a "buzz track" that they ended up including

it was released ahead of the first official single/album to kinda announce GHan was on her way back with new music. something for the DJs/radios to play to kinda warm the gorls up. back when buzz tracks were actually a thing.

(like an actual real thing, before "buzz track" became another way of saying "my official first single flopped so we just gon call it that". u can tell by the lyrics/vibe it was actually supposed to create buzz)

which explains why it sounds outta place. and even of lower quality compared to the other tracks.

i agree it shouldnt have been included

but any of the gorls basing a lot of their mess off of "Turn It Up" should prob reconsider

aside from that track the alber was extremely cohesive and had a purpose and a very clear message
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 11, 2026, 01:53:38 PM
everyone agree?

(https://media.tenor.com/WXgXHvt4BG0AAAAM/cat-gun.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Gilgamesh. on March 11, 2026, 03:32:37 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 11, 2026, 01:07:27 PMYea afro doesn't sound CHEAP but I kinda get what he means a lil bit.  Although it grew on me,  turn it up sounds like some demo fresh off a mix tape mess

It was a demo from the mixtape lol. I remember hearing it on the R&B Central mixtape like 6 months before Afro came out.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on March 11, 2026, 03:55:59 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 11, 2026, 01:53:01 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 11, 2026, 01:30:26 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 11, 2026, 01:07:27 PMYea afro doesn't sound CHEAP but I kinda get what he means a lil bit.  Although it grew on me,  turn it up sounds like some demo fresh off a mix tape mess
It's not cohesive, it always felt so THROWN together and rushed to me, compared to masterpieces like NSN and Fullmoon. Turn It Up is so fucking random...
Turn It Up was kind of a "buzz track" that they ended up including

it was released ahead of the first official single/album to kinda announce GHan was on her way back with new music. something for the DJs/radios to play to kinda warm the gorls up. back when buzz tracks were actually a thing.

(like an actual real thing, before "buzz track" became another way of saying "my official first single flopped so we just gon call it that". u can tell by the lyrics/vibe it was actually supposed to create buzz)

which explains why it sounds outta place. and even of lower quality compared to the other tracks.

i agree it shouldnt have been included

but any of the gorls basing a lot of their mess off of "Turn It Up" should prob reconsider

aside from that track the alber was extremely cohesive and had a purpose and a very clear message

What is your excuse for SADIDDY and even FINALLY? I love Finally to infinity, but those three songs in particular
are so mixtap-ish.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on March 11, 2026, 03:57:13 PM
Great records on that album, but the song flow was all over the place.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 11, 2026, 03:59:05 PM
Quote from: ReVonIsMine on March 11, 2026, 03:55:59 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 11, 2026, 01:53:01 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 11, 2026, 01:30:26 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 11, 2026, 01:07:27 PMYea afro doesn't sound CHEAP but I kinda get what he means a lil bit.  Although it grew on me,  turn it up sounds like some demo fresh off a mix tape mess
It's not cohesive, it always felt so THROWN together and rushed to me, compared to masterpieces like NSN and Fullmoon. Turn It Up is so fucking random...
Turn It Up was kind of a "buzz track" that they ended up including

it was released ahead of the first official single/album to kinda announce GHan was on her way back with new music. something for the DJs/radios to play to kinda warm the gorls up. back when buzz tracks were actually a thing.

(like an actual real thing, before "buzz track" became another way of saying "my official first single flopped so we just gon call it that". u can tell by the lyrics/vibe it was actually supposed to create buzz)

which explains why it sounds outta place. and even of lower quality compared to the other tracks.

i agree it shouldnt have been included

but any of the gorls basing a lot of their mess off of "Turn It Up" should prob reconsider

aside from that track the alber was extremely cohesive and had a purpose and a very clear message

What is your excuse for SADIDDY and even FINALLY? I love Finally to infinity, but those three songs in particular
are so mixtap-ish.
Sadiddy is one of the best tracks

And Finally made perfect sense considering what the alber was about. its an anthem :uhh:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 11, 2026, 04:00:37 PM
is it cuz someone said "yo! yo!" at the beginning that made it a mixtape tea?

Finally is raw af and real :uhh: 

and the theme is giving "Who I Am" part 2.

it fit perfectly
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 11, 2026, 04:03:37 PM
and the playfulness and sassiness of Sadiddy

mdkvkvmskmvskmdvkmdkskmkmdvkmdkmkm

another tea where she was OWNING her womanhood and her personal story

BITCH the first time i felt kwee rollin her neck at the gorls and i LIVED :plzstop:  :plzstop:  :plzstop:






Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 11, 2026, 04:08:20 PM
issa shame how u spend ur day  :unsure:
u swear that am always in ya way
cuz i BALL owt all in ya FACE.

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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on March 11, 2026, 04:14:50 PM
I never liked Turn it Up.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Lazarus on March 11, 2026, 04:37:43 PM
Yeah Afro>>>

Period.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 11, 2026, 04:42:17 PM
 :plea:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on March 11, 2026, 04:44:50 PM
I always skip SADDIDY and TURN IT UP to this day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I even made a playlist including all the songs on the album except those two songs, and
it's so much more cohesive that way.

 :plzstop:  :kii:  :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on March 11, 2026, 04:47:19 PM
I like Turn It Up.

It's Finally that I still don't use to til this very day :uhh: that and Ms. Freedom Rings and "High Heels" are disgusting Brandy records.

Afrodisiac doesn't should cheap, but I can understand how the girls didn't initially use.

Timbaland did a decent job but I don't think he understood Brandy's "sound" and "voice" like Darkchild did
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 11, 2026, 04:48:26 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on March 11, 2026, 04:37:43 PMYeah Afro>>>

Period.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 11, 2026, 04:48:55 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on March 11, 2026, 04:14:50 PMI never liked Turn it Up.
I used to love it. It's still cute but should've been an interlude
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on March 11, 2026, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: Dee on March 11, 2026, 04:47:19 PMI like Turn It Up.

It's Finally that I still don't use to til this very day :uhh: that and Ms. Freedom Rings and "High Heels" are disgusting Brandy records.

Afrodisiac doesn't should cheap, but I can understand how the girls didn't initially use.

Timbaland did a decent job but I don't think he understood Brandy's "sound" and "voice" like Darkchild did

I think with the AFRODISIAC album is when they started letting Brandy have creative control.
That sums it up actually.

 :shannonsmissing:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 11, 2026, 05:01:55 PM
 :ummwhat:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 11, 2026, 05:05:55 PM
Quote from: ReVonIsMine on March 11, 2026, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: Dee on March 11, 2026, 04:47:19 PMI like Turn It Up.

It's Finally that I still don't use to til this very day :uhh: that and Ms. Freedom Rings and "High Heels" are disgusting Brandy records.

Afrodisiac doesn't should cheap, but I can understand how the girls didn't initially use.

Timbaland did a decent job but I don't think he understood Brandy's "sound" and "voice" like Darkchild did

I think with the AFRODISIAC album is when they started letting Brandy have creative control.
That sums it up actually.

 :shannonsmissing:
You tryna get fucked up?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on March 11, 2026, 05:14:43 PM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 11, 2026, 05:05:55 PM
Quote from: ReVonIsMine on March 11, 2026, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: Dee on March 11, 2026, 04:47:19 PMI like Turn It Up.

It's Finally that I still don't use to til this very day :uhh: that and Ms. Freedom Rings and "High Heels" are disgusting Brandy records.

Afrodisiac doesn't should cheap, but I can understand how the girls didn't initially use.

Timbaland did a decent job but I don't think he understood Brandy's "sound" and "voice" like Darkchild did

I think with the AFRODISIAC album is when they started letting Brandy have creative control.
That sums it up actually.

 :shannonsmissing:
You tryna get fucked up?

 :plzstop:  :kii:  :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on March 11, 2026, 07:27:50 PM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 11, 2026, 05:05:55 PM
Quote from: ReVonIsMine on March 11, 2026, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: Dee on March 11, 2026, 04:47:19 PMI like Turn It Up.

It's Finally that I still don't use to til this very day :uhh: that and Ms. Freedom Rings and "High Heels" are disgusting Brandy records.

Afrodisiac doesn't should cheap, but I can understand how the girls didn't initially use.

Timbaland did a decent job but I don't think he understood Brandy's "sound" and "voice" like Darkchild did

I think with the AFRODISIAC album is when they started letting Brandy have creative control.
That sums it up actually.

 :shannonsmissing:
You tryna get fucked?
:giveittomeddy:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 11, 2026, 11:16:58 PM
Hold up not too much on the album b/c it is (or one of) Brandy's best adult albums.

I do agree Turn It Up could've been left off and subbed for Nodding Off or Sirens. And the video version of TAOL with the extra violins should've made it instead of the album version but Finally is one of them ones! A deep cut, a champion song 😤
 :stressed:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on March 11, 2026, 11:19:04 PM
Yea i like sadiddy and turn it up but I get it
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 11, 2026, 11:31:49 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 11, 2026, 11:19:04 PMYea i like sadiddy and turn it up but I get it

Same! And I would not have been mad if Nodding Off, Sirens, or Like It Was Yesterday made it as subs instead
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Killaxmt on March 11, 2026, 11:51:55 PM
Afrodisiac was a FANTASTIC album and really showcased Brandy for what she was really knows for with her lower register and harmonies. It was chill, melodic and sexy, perfect album for the summer.

She was 24 and a brand new woman after having a baby. The album is def 9/10. My mama was just crying in the car listening to this album cuz it brought back memories. Definitely Janet "Control" type album. Hell even Rihanna referenced it.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 12, 2026, 12:07:35 AM
Afrodisiac produced one of my favorite Brandy tracks "Focus". The lyrics/theme, the beat, the breathing on the track

Even "I Tried", Brandy saying bitch on a song still gives me chills
 :gorlonfire:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on March 12, 2026, 01:07:36 AM
Nodding Off >>>>>>>>>
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 12, 2026, 01:25:05 AM
sdddfdfddddddfdsdsfdddddd

When that loud ass beat KICKS in after Cum As U R and Tim starts hyping Ghan like she bout to spit bars on Finally.

 :omf:

JDJDJFJDKDDKDJFFJFJFFJJFFFFNDNC

This TOSSED together ass album. LOCK this fucking thread
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 12, 2026, 01:25:18 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on March 12, 2026, 01:07:36 AMNodding Off >>>>>>>>>
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 12, 2026, 01:25:54 AM
Nodding Off literally should've been the lead single....
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on March 12, 2026, 03:40:22 AM
I LOOOOOOOVE Finally
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on March 12, 2026, 03:41:14 AM
Afrodisiac is clearly just not ur vibe.  It's easily Brandy's most artistic album imo.  It's what she thinks she was giving with B7
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: klappa. on March 12, 2026, 04:47:02 AM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 12, 2026, 01:25:18 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on March 12, 2026, 01:07:36 AMNodding Off >>>>>>>>>
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Gilgamesh. on March 12, 2026, 07:12:02 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 12, 2026, 03:41:14 AMAfrodisiac is clearly just not ur vibe.  It's easily Brandy's most artistic album imo.  It's what she thinks she was giving with B7

!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Lazarus on March 12, 2026, 08:00:40 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on March 12, 2026, 07:12:02 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 12, 2026, 03:41:14 AMAfrodisiac is clearly just not ur vibe.  It's easily Brandy's most artistic album imo.  It's what she thinks she was giving with B7

!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 12, 2026, 08:25:25 AM
Quote from: Lazarus on March 12, 2026, 08:00:40 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on March 12, 2026, 07:12:02 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 12, 2026, 03:41:14 AMAfrodisiac is clearly just not ur vibe.  It's easily Brandy's most artistic album imo.  It's what she thinks she was giving with B7

!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Zans on March 12, 2026, 09:01:58 AM
Focus and I tried alone are >>>
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Zans on March 12, 2026, 09:10:51 AM
The first verse of WIS2U is fckin POETRY!!

DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT CALLING ME CRAZY
YOU KNOW YOU PEEPED THAT LADY
:uhh:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 12, 2026, 09:23:17 AM
Quote from: I. Hate. Monica. on March 12, 2026, 09:10:51 AMThe first verse of WIS2U is fckin POETRY!!

DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT CALLING ME CRAZY
YOU KNOW YOU PEEPED THAT LADY
:uhh:
c

I really hate to disagree with a fag I despise but yea.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 12, 2026, 09:25:29 AM
The songs I didn't use as much have seemed to really age the best.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on March 12, 2026, 11:16:57 AM
Quote from: I. Hate. Monica. on March 12, 2026, 09:10:51 AMThe first verse of WIS2U is fckin POETRY!!

DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT CALLING ME CRAZY
YOU KNOW YOU PEEPED THAT LADY
:uhh:
I LOVE THE WAY SHE SINGS THAT ENTIRE DAMN SONG :gorlonfire:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 12, 2026, 11:47:26 AM
am tryna come and see ya
u actin like u cant make no time fah me so....
am puttin down this receivah

cuz if u dont know by now how just much i need ya...

(https://media.tenor.com/YGWxkk8hm7UAAAAM/cat-telephone-cat.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 12, 2026, 11:48:22 AM
the RAWNESS of the fucking lyrics :gorlonfire:

Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 12, 2026, 02:27:13 PM
Word!!! Like are y'all crazy?! How I Feel into Should I Go is still ELITE!!! Both songs EAT
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on March 12, 2026, 02:45:42 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 12, 2026, 11:47:26 AMam tryna come and see ya
u actin like u cant make no time fah me so....
am puttin down this receivah

cuz if u dont know by now how just much i need ya...

(https://media.tenor.com/YGWxkk8hm7UAAAAM/cat-telephone-cat.gif)

I'm forever baffled by how she made a song telling this nga off, but making it sound like an
intimate sex song at the same time.

It took me about a year to really listen to the words. After that, I was blown away.  :flamebroiled:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on March 12, 2026, 02:50:13 PM
Glad Afrodisiac is getting praised in here. It is 95% great album and just a couple tracks to skip
I Tried is one of her greatest songs ever
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 12, 2026, 02:56:54 PM
Quote from: ReVonIsMine on March 12, 2026, 02:45:42 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 12, 2026, 11:47:26 AMam tryna come and see ya
u actin like u cant make no time fah me so....
am puttin down this receivah

cuz if u dont know by now how just much i need ya...

(https://media.tenor.com/YGWxkk8hm7UAAAAM/cat-telephone-cat.gif)

I'm forever baffled by how she made a song telling this nga off, but making it sound like an
intimate sex song at the same time.

It took me about a year to really listen to the words. After that, I was blown away.  :flamebroiled:
:oof:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on March 12, 2026, 03:04:49 PM
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tnZ61msNL._SL1449_.jpg)

(https://media.tenor.com/OVAag6fOlCIAAAAM/city-girls-period.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on March 12, 2026, 03:28:14 PM
MEH!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on March 12, 2026, 03:50:02 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on March 12, 2026, 03:04:49 PM(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tnZ61msNL._SL1449_.jpg)

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well, yea
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 12, 2026, 06:39:51 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on March 12, 2026, 03:28:14 PMMEH!

!!!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on March 12, 2026, 07:49:57 PM
Quote from: klappa. on March 12, 2026, 04:47:02 AM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 12, 2026, 01:25:18 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on March 12, 2026, 01:07:36 AMNodding Off >>>>>>>>>
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on March 12, 2026, 07:51:41 PM
This is the real gem that needs to be released .. still ..It's crazy how much this relates to what's going on in the world right now too.


Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 12, 2026, 10:22:00 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on March 12, 2026, 03:04:49 PM(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tnZ61msNL._SL1449_.jpg)

(https://media.tenor.com/OVAag6fOlCIAAAAM/city-girls-period.gif)

the way this cover just stops you in ur tracks

u cant help but to PAUSE and look at it for at least a minute or two each time

the beauvy....
the TILT of her head....the story it effortlessly tells

(https://media1.tenor.com/m/bO1mdcYTQu8AAAAC/crying-tear.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 12, 2026, 10:22:51 PM
kwee u are LOVED :'(  :'(
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Cartierline on March 13, 2026, 03:28:58 AM
Coming off of FM, I can understand why people may think Afro sounds 'cheap'.

FM was an exquisitely produced album, Afro sounds a lil more raw production-wise. And I think that may have even been intentional tbh.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on March 13, 2026, 08:52:47 AM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on March 12, 2026, 07:49:57 PM
Quote from: klappa. on March 12, 2026, 04:47:02 AM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 12, 2026, 01:25:18 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on March 12, 2026, 01:07:36 AMNodding Off >>>>>>>>>
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 13, 2026, 09:02:17 AM
listen to ha gossipin mouth-AH
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 13, 2026, 09:03:08 AM
ascdnoonsaconscanosnacjnocsaoncaanoncoasnsoacnscansca

GREASy >>>>>>>>>>>

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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 13, 2026, 09:04:13 AM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 13, 2026, 09:02:17 AMlisten to ha gossipin mouth-AH
mmxmxcnmccmcnncncn


My favorite line
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 13, 2026, 09:04:23 AM
Quote from: M-Rocka on March 13, 2026, 08:52:47 AM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on March 12, 2026, 07:49:57 PM
Quote from: klappa. on March 12, 2026, 04:47:02 AM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 12, 2026, 01:25:18 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on March 12, 2026, 01:07:36 AMNodding Off >>>>>>>>>

Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 13, 2026, 09:04:40 AM
What are we even talking about in here tho?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 13, 2026, 09:39:55 AM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 13, 2026, 09:04:13 AM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 13, 2026, 09:02:17 AMlisten to ha gossipin mouth-AH
mmxmxcnmccmcnncncn


My favorite line
ding ding ding ding ding ding ling ling ding da da da da ding ding da ding ding ding

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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Gilgamesh. on March 13, 2026, 10:30:50 AM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 13, 2026, 09:04:23 AM
Quote from: M-Rocka on March 13, 2026, 08:52:47 AM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on March 12, 2026, 07:49:57 PM
Quote from: klappa. on March 12, 2026, 04:47:02 AM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 12, 2026, 01:25:18 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on March 12, 2026, 01:07:36 AMNodding Off >>>>>>>>>

Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 13, 2026, 11:04:30 AM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 13, 2026, 09:39:55 AM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 13, 2026, 09:04:13 AM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 13, 2026, 09:02:17 AMlisten to ha gossipin mouth-AH
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My favorite line
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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 13, 2026, 11:05:11 AM
How is the best song from the era not even on the album, let alone not first damn single?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 13, 2026, 11:07:03 AM
It's the perfect follow up and continuation to What About Us and the Fullmoom album.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on March 13, 2026, 11:09:16 AM
Critics didn't like Full Moon  :unsure:

True music gals know Afro is the superior album
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 13, 2026, 12:05:03 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on March 13, 2026, 10:30:50 AM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 13, 2026, 09:04:23 AM
Quote from: M-Rocka on March 13, 2026, 08:52:47 AM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on March 12, 2026, 07:49:57 PM
Quote from: klappa. on March 12, 2026, 04:47:02 AM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on March 12, 2026, 01:25:18 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on March 12, 2026, 01:07:36 AMNodding Off >>>>>>>>>

Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 13, 2026, 12:11:55 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on March 13, 2026, 11:09:16 AMCritics didn't like Full Moon  :unsure:

True music gals know Afro is the superior album

That part!!!! When you have The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Solange stannin for this album publicly you know what time it is! Even Beyonce used to praise "Focus"
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on March 13, 2026, 01:26:43 PM
 :plzstop:  :kii:  :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 13, 2026, 02:00:02 PM
how can someone be so perfect  :stressed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ms-Y99bAi0
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: klappa. on March 13, 2026, 02:23:29 PM
glad we all agree nodding off is superior in here
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 13, 2026, 02:37:41 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 13, 2026, 02:00:02 PMhow can someone be so perfect  :stressed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ms-Y99bAi0
This song came on at the gym this past Saturday, I was living

 :plzstop:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: JCJ on March 13, 2026, 02:55:15 PM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 13, 2026, 02:37:41 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 13, 2026, 02:00:02 PMhow can someone be so perfect  :stressed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ms-Y99bAi0
This song came on at the gym this past Saturday, I was living

 :plzstop:

Not you getting your life while mopping the locker rooms
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on March 13, 2026, 02:55:47 PM
Quote from: klappa. on March 13, 2026, 02:23:29 PMglad we all agree nodding off is superior in here
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on March 13, 2026, 03:12:24 PM
I LOVE starting now
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Scott. on March 13, 2026, 03:15:03 PM
Afrodisiac is my FAVORITE Brandy album
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FAMÈ on March 13, 2026, 03:38:19 PM
Afro and FM are her worst albums imo but still good. I just don't like as many songs as the other albums.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on March 13, 2026, 04:04:56 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 13, 2026, 02:00:02 PMhow can someone be so perfect  :stressed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ms-Y99bAi0

I ask myself that every day

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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on March 13, 2026, 04:05:39 PM
Quote from: JCJ on March 13, 2026, 02:55:15 PM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 13, 2026, 02:37:41 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 13, 2026, 02:00:02 PMhow can someone be so perfect  :stressed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ms-Y99bAi0
This song came on at the gym this past Saturday, I was living

 :plzstop:

Not you getting your life while mopping the locker rooms

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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 13, 2026, 04:09:02 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on March 13, 2026, 04:04:56 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 13, 2026, 02:00:02 PMhow can someone be so perfect  :stressed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ms-Y99bAi0

I ask myself that every day

(https://media.tenor.com/P8IUj5qUln4AAAAM/barbeylvr-dr-phil.gif)
why
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 13, 2026, 04:09:45 PM
(https://media.tenor.com/P8IUj5qUln4AAAAM/barbeylvr-dr-phil.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 13, 2026, 04:14:38 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on March 13, 2026, 04:05:39 PM
Quote from: JCJ on March 13, 2026, 02:55:15 PM
Quote from: United Nations Barbie 🇺🇳 on March 13, 2026, 02:37:41 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 13, 2026, 02:00:02 PMhow can someone be so perfect  :stressed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ms-Y99bAi0
This song came on at the gym this past Saturday, I was living

 :plzstop:

Not you getting your life while mopping the locker rooms

fbfbmbbgbbbbbbbbbgbgjgjgbjbnbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbgg
:ummwhat:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: penny. on March 13, 2026, 04:14:56 PM
Some of us take our jobs seriously.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 13, 2026, 05:16:02 PM
Two Eleven is under appreciated
 :sobusyjetsetter:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on March 14, 2026, 12:12:33 PM
we cant revisit GODfrodisiac without mentioning the genius of Should I Go

the way she had the gorls on the EDGE of our fuckin seats for the entire 4 minutes :stressed:



Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on March 14, 2026, 12:15:16 PM
Quote from: I'm Every (Wo)Man on March 14, 2026, 12:12:33 PMwe cant revisit GODfrodisiac without mentioning the genius of Should I Go

the way she had the gorls on the EDGE of our fuckin seats for the entire 4 minutes :stressed:





!!!!!!

What a perfect outro song!!! Queen questioning her position in the industry, the mention of Liy & Monica, the haunting backgrounds... this song is the perfect balance of all the extra "Brandyisms" I want
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: sayvion on March 14, 2026, 07:57:43 PM
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: The definition on April 20, 2026, 01:15:00 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXVsuxDDf3K/?igsh=dHBqZTd3MTBrMHU4
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Cartierline on April 20, 2026, 04:33:20 AM
Quote from: FAMÈ on March 13, 2026, 03:38:19 PMAfro and FM are her worst albums imo but still good. I just don't like as many songs as the other albums.

Now this is a fckin take.

:ummwhat:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: rosone1 on April 20, 2026, 11:33:08 AM
 :plzstop:
NGL it took me about 8-9 years to get into Full Moon.Loved Full Moon, WAU, He Is, Like This and WYTM but the rest, nope.Now it's one of my favorite albums.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: The definition on July 05, 2026, 04:16:35 AM
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaZ0dZWPLYL/?igsh=ZHJzY3VpNDR6ZGpw
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on July 05, 2026, 07:52:54 AM
I'm shook. Come on Bran you're almost back to you, just take that auto tune off the mic and it would be PERFECT
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 05, 2026, 10:09:43 AM
Not When You Touch Me 😭
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 05, 2026, 11:07:04 AM
Oop bbvvvcvbxnnxnxncbxvccccxxn :dead:  this girl plays too much. Randomly tossing WYTM on the setlist FINALLY :uhh:    :flamebroiled:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Gilgamesh. on July 05, 2026, 11:08:22 AM
She looks great and she sounds nice but vocally it gave if Janet in her prime sang WYTM lol.

I don't wanna hear all that whimpering and cute shit on WYTM but i'm glad she put it in her set. I know she'll kill it by the 2nd or 3rd time she sings it all the way through :stressed:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 05, 2026, 11:48:14 AM
 :-D
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 05, 2026, 11:53:39 AM
These long platinum blonde braids are kinda cunt
 :ohwow:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 05, 2026, 12:07:12 PM
An autotuned mic...

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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 05, 2026, 12:11:48 PM
This red and white looks eats but I know Queen was hot af
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Lazarus on July 05, 2026, 12:32:16 PM

Their full set.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 05, 2026, 12:40:13 PM
that edgy snow white look had me SHIVERING
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 05, 2026, 12:48:01 PM
I HATE Brandy's hair.  Looking like a lord of the rings character.  I LOVE this set up of 2 queens on a chess board! Monica is ROCKING on like this and like that :gorlonfire:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: NEW MOON on July 05, 2026, 04:19:41 PM
I don't understand Brandy's commitment to doing more than needed.

The weird effects on the mic, the dramatic gestures (which Frank calls his signature "gestureography")

Just stand there and sing the song. :melmel:

Can't even feel the emotion of it because it's so overproduced.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 05, 2026, 04:44:38 PM
Quote from: NEW MOON on July 05, 2026, 04:19:41 PMI don't understand Brandy's commitment to doing more than needed.

The weird effects on the mic, the dramatic gestures (which Frank calls his signature "gestureography")

Just stand there and sing the song. :melmel:

Can't even feel the emotion of it because it's so overproduced.

I agree. The one and only time she performed it in London was perfect.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 05, 2026, 05:09:54 PM
Quote from: NEW MOON on July 05, 2026, 04:19:41 PMI don't understand Brandy's commitment to doing more than needed.

The weird effects on the mic, the dramatic gestures (which Frank calls his signature "gestureography")

Just stand there and sing the song. :melmel:

Can't even feel the emotion of it because it's so overproduced.

I agree with this... the over dramatics to some of her movements and vocals are a lot
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Summertime on July 05, 2026, 05:28:14 PM
Quote from: NEW MOON on July 05, 2026, 04:19:41 PMI don't understand Brandy's commitment to doing more than needed.

The weird effects on the mic, the dramatic gestures (which Frank calls his signature "gestureography")

Just stand there and sing the song. :melmel:

Can't even feel the emotion of it because it's so overproduced.

Brandy took u through the story with her vocals. She legit takes u there in the recorded version. But it didn't come across the same last night as u stated bc it was overproduced.
When she did it like 10 years ago overseas it was better bc the emotion was there. U felt the lyrics.
Brandy hits as a vocalists bc of the nuances she does and the feeling she gives. She will take u through the story/lyrics off her vocals alone. But with all these overproduced vocal performances she takes that away.
I would like her to add necessary to her set list but know she would ruin it and make it sound robotic.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 05, 2026, 06:16:22 PM
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DabLlU-OYbo/?igsh=MWszbGRzMTZ6ZDhxdA==

Ghan :gorlonfire:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 05, 2026, 06:18:17 PM
Loved it. Both Bran & Mons

Frank Gatson is improving a bit with the creative direction.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 05, 2026, 07:22:58 PM
Why can't Brandy find a medium between thin and thick?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 05, 2026, 07:45:35 PM
I love the Angel In Disguise look the most!!!!

I love the new vocal arrangements for the Whitney tribute songs.
The full voice singing is everything and actually sounds live!!!!

Why does it sound like Monica is singing most of her songs offbeat?

This is the best Monica has sounded in years!!!! I love this for her.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 05, 2026, 07:50:00 PM
What if Brans  next album is actually a duet album with Mo? Looking that way. They are having more success together than apart ....the success of their tour is all over the place.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on July 05, 2026, 07:56:32 PM
Bran is too skinny
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 05, 2026, 07:57:56 PM
Way too skinny. Even for me.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: L0NZ. on July 05, 2026, 08:08:49 PM
I saw it at Roots picnic. Didnt wanna say nothing.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 05, 2026, 08:13:31 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 05, 2026, 08:08:49 PMI saw it at Roots picnic. Didnt wanna say nothing.
It took u that long?  That Hollywood walk of fame sent my antenna up but I really be tryna be cool. I couldn't hold it anymore
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: yearofbrandy on July 05, 2026, 08:25:39 PM
I think Brandy is easy to drop weight when she is working hard! She been in your, boxing, preparing for this show and doing whatever else we don't know about.

I just hope and pray she is healthy! I don't want her passing out or being dehydrated in the hospital
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: L0NZ. on July 05, 2026, 08:30:43 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 05, 2026, 08:13:31 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 05, 2026, 08:08:49 PMI saw it at Roots picnic. Didnt wanna say nothing.
It took u that long?  That Hollywood walk of fame sent my antenna up but I really be tryna be cool. I couldn't hold it anymore

see I didnt notice, she was covered up a bit
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 05, 2026, 08:36:09 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 05, 2026, 08:30:43 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 05, 2026, 08:13:31 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 05, 2026, 08:08:49 PMI saw it at Roots picnic. Didnt wanna say nothing.
It took u that long?  That Hollywood walk of fame sent my antenna up but I really be tryna be cool. I couldn't hold it anymore

see I didnt notice, she was covered up a bit
she waa right at the tipping point.  Still OK but her face and head was starting to have that LOOK when Brandy is starting to lose too much weight. The Brandy fans know what look I'm talmbout too. Brandy needs that puffiness in her cheeks and when that starts to leave, I know we on a path to destruction
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Rxxf on July 05, 2026, 08:46:17 PM
Brandy was at a beautiful weight during The Boy Is Mine tour.

I noticed her weight shift during the Hollywood Star... but it just at the borderline.

Now she took it beyond the border. Lol.

Anyone that knows sis —— tell her NO. Lol.

She looks youthful and softer with more weight.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Rxxf on July 05, 2026, 08:48:24 PM
Full-Face-Andy >>

Baby Bran face.

I am grateful she had that look during the tour.

I want her to bring it back before they do the Vegas show -- which I'm putting out there in existence. Lol. Hehe.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Rxxf on July 05, 2026, 08:49:31 PM
A part of me was wondering if the release of the book was starting to stress her out. And people talking, etc.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Porcelain Rose on July 05, 2026, 09:23:10 PM
Im confused about the ending with the crowns & some of the pre-recorded moments etc BUT what a show these two are putting on is amazing!

Brandy is serving LOOKS, confidence, new versions of the songs, fan favorites...I love that she sang the Whitney tribute live.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: yearofbrandy on July 05, 2026, 09:37:29 PM
Brandy talking voice is different. She talking faster and higher. That's kinda weird. She reminding me of Whitney Houston for some reason
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 05, 2026, 09:57:14 PM
Quote from: yearofbrandy on July 05, 2026, 09:37:29 PMBrandy talking voice is different. She talking faster and higher. That's kinda weird. She reminding me of Whitney Houston for some reason
:damselindistress:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: NEW MOON on July 05, 2026, 11:04:08 PM
 :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 05, 2026, 11:09:57 PM
Yeah I usually never speak on Bran's appearance but this weight is concerning :uhh:

Gorl, just fucking stay THIS size! An even balance between slim and thick

https://www.instagram.com/p/DQum00-CYqG/?igsh=MWp0MXByOWlsbGUxdg== (https://www.instagram.com/p/DQum00-CYqG/?igsh=MWp0MXByOWlsbGUxdg==)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNniU98RNIm/?igsh=MWRpZTF4MnhvNGlmdg== (https://www.instagram.com/p/DNniU98RNIm/?igsh=MWRpZTF4MnhvNGlmdg==)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 05, 2026, 11:22:01 PM
she's been very active recently

so between the actual activity and im assuming a naturally suppressed appetite from just being engaged in everything going on

sometimes when people get very busy, stuffing their mouths is the last thing on their mind and weight just naturally falls off . im sure she's eating but obviously not enough to retain/gain weight - especially considering the massive, relatively sudden increase in activity.

but at least it makes sense. i'd be more concerned if she were at home doing absolutely nothing and just randomly losing a ton of weight.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: The definition on July 06, 2026, 12:54:31 AM
I think she's trying too hard by losing all that weight, she doesn't need to stress herself so much to impress.....she definitely looks much better with a little weight on her
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: NEW MOON on July 06, 2026, 01:57:31 AM
 :uhh:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: NEW MOON on July 06, 2026, 02:00:48 AM
I will say Brandy seems much more confident at this weight then when she was thicker. 

But she seemed like she found a good balance in 2021-2022 during the QUEENS/Starting Now era. She looked really good.

 
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justice Jackson on July 06, 2026, 05:34:31 AM
Lord, not my sis giving Ariana teas.. I hope she not doing a vegan mess

Somebody stuff some new Orleans food into ha expeditiously
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 06, 2026, 05:51:13 AM
This really makes my eyes water. Bran gorl... :uhh:

The 4th slide. I just-

https://www.instagram.com/p/DabqtC6jKMb/?img_index=4&igsh=MW82anVkdHU0Z281MA== (https://www.instagram.com/p/DabqtC6jKMb/?img_index=4&igsh=MW82anVkdHU0Z281MA==)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 06, 2026, 09:03:46 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 05, 2026, 08:36:09 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 05, 2026, 08:30:43 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 05, 2026, 08:13:31 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 05, 2026, 08:08:49 PMI saw it at Roots picnic. Didnt wanna say nothing.
It took u that long?  That Hollywood walk of fame sent my antenna up but I really be tryna be cool. I couldn't hold it anymore

see I didnt notice, she was covered up a bit
she waa right at the tipping point.  Still OK but her face and head was starting to have that LOOK when Brandy is starting to lose too much weight. The Brandy fans know what look I'm talmbout too. Brandy needs that puffiness in her cheeks and when that starts to leave, I know we on a path to destruction

Yep.. that look.. the one that terrifies me and brings back terrible memories
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 06, 2026, 09:25:12 AM
Quote from: Rxxf on July 05, 2026, 08:49:31 PMA part of me was wondering if the release of the book was starting to stress her out. And people talking, etc.

For sure .. I think also the concert drama with Beyoncé and Kelly, etc.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RedOctober on July 06, 2026, 09:54:45 AM
When I initially seen the pic of Brandy in the red dress, I thought it was Lala Milan. That's a lot of hair for her now tiny frame.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Rxxf on July 06, 2026, 10:53:47 AM
I know THICKandy will return.
That's the only thing that's keeping me chill.
She'll return. :wub:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 11:17:11 AM
Im starting to like Monica more and more. That's a real ass bitch  :kii:  :plzstop:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dac4QOMO0Yr/

And Kandi too mf nice. The way she should've
(https://www.lipstickalley.com/attachments/dd66e3e8-1e53-4139-af19-3e79be154032-gif.3887716/)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on July 06, 2026, 11:28:07 AM
Tamar:  :ohhey:


Ghan, Mona, and Sherri:  :caramelapple: :heythere: :popeyes:


Mon:  :udontlookok:


Kandi:   :overit:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 06, 2026, 11:28:42 AM
Ddfggbnnbssdd

What in the world did Tamar do to Monica?  :kii:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 11:35:29 AM
I knew Monica didnt like her when they was on that great xscape tour and we never got anything from them.  Regardless of how I feel about Monica's singing, I always thought she was a real ass bitch and I just KNOW tamar aint her type of bitch. She'll fuck around and slap her or sumn so it's best u kinda just move around me
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on July 06, 2026, 11:35:37 AM
I'm surprised Tamar tried that
I would expect her to be all over Bran and ignoring Mo and especially Kandi
I'm thinking she wanted a viral moment
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 11:42:14 AM
Quote from: RAY7 on July 06, 2026, 11:35:37 AMI'm surprised Tamar tried that
I would expect her to be all over Bran and ignoring Mo and especially Kandi
I'm thinking she wanted a viral moment
And Kandi better than me because I woulda gave it to her. U sat yo ass online talmbout me, my husband,  my voice, etc.  Now I'm here being celebrated and u wanna run over like the subordinate u are. Foh! The audacity of this bitch to even come over there posing in a picture.  Get yo goofy ass on
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 06, 2026, 01:33:57 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 06, 2026, 11:28:42 AMDdfggbnnbssdd

What in the world did Tamar do to Monica?  :kii:

IIRC correctly it all stemmed from Tamar's beef with Tiny & Toya. Monica was/is friends with both.

I recently read that Tamar's issues started when Monica appeared on The Real after she was fired.

I dunno but it's a kii either way.  :plzstop:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 06, 2026, 01:37:10 PM
Well actually, according to AI:

"Paperback Toya" refers to an infamous 2017 feud between reality stars Tamar Braxton and Toya Johnson (formerly Wright). Tamar publicly dismissed Toya as "paperback" after Toya made claims in her book that Tamar tried to block her from promoting projects on The Real.The tension boiled over when Tamar attempted to end a separate dispute with Tiny Harris on Instagram. In her message, Tamar blamed "paperback Toya" for spreading lies. Toya swiftly fired back on social media, calling Tamar the "fakest b***h I know". Toya's daughter, Reginae Carter, also chimed in to defend her mother, slamming Tamar's comments.For a look back at the origins of this heated reality TV feud:

 :kii:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on July 06, 2026, 01:49:14 PM
Them Atlanta women are very cliquey and territorial and they're mostly all the baby mothers of TI, Wayne or some other down south rapper. It's funny
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 02:14:14 PM
This is why idgaf what nobody says, Tamar will forever be the problem.  People want so bad for Towanda to be this devil and I just dont think we know wtf happens behind those scenes.  No one is an angel and maybe Towanda has done some bad shit atp but I feel like the energy is probably fuck her and imma treat u accordingly.  It cant always be everybody else. It's one thing to have beef with bitches on the outside, when yo FAMILY  dont like u, yea its probably you
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Scott. on July 06, 2026, 02:15:15 PM
Quote from: RAY7 on July 06, 2026, 01:49:14 PMThem Atlanta women are very cliquey and territorial and they're mostly all the baby mothers of TI, Wayne or some other down south rapper. It's funny
But it's not about cliques here though. Tamar literally damaged those relationships with those women.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 06, 2026, 02:18:19 PM
Tamar has fallen out with every female friend/associate (and some gay men) that she's had. I mean........
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 06, 2026, 02:44:12 PM
Not y'all missing thickandy. She's been this skinny since the book tour but y'all was praising it and calling it editorial/body tea so please don't switch up now
:kii:  :kii:  :kii:
Loving the vocals on the Whitney tribute and her award speech was awesome
Sannggg Skinddddyyyyy
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justaway_ on July 06, 2026, 02:50:18 PM
Aww Mons crying during her speech was so sad
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 02:55:09 PM
Where's Monica's speech?  I couldn't even watch brandy talk because it's depressing tbh. Lemme see what goon had to say
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 06, 2026, 03:08:56 PM
Quote from: bby ddy on July 06, 2026, 01:33:57 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 06, 2026, 11:28:42 AMDdfggbnnbssdd

What in the world did Tamar do to Monica?  :kii:

IIRC correctly it all stemmed from Tamar's beef with Tiny & Toya. Monica was/is friends with both.

I recently read that Tamar's issues started when Monica appeared on The Real after she was fired.

I dunno but it's a kii either way.  :plzstop:


Bbvgggggggddgghhhhhgssss
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on July 06, 2026, 03:44:57 PM
Quote from: Scott. on July 06, 2026, 02:15:15 PM
Quote from: RAY7 on July 06, 2026, 01:49:14 PMThem Atlanta women are very cliquey and territorial and they're mostly all the baby mothers of TI, Wayne or some other down south rapper. It's funny
But it's not about cliques here though. Tamar literally damaged those relationships with those women.
yep. I agree about Tamar
It's just something I noticed
Tiny, Toya, Kandi, Rasheeda, sometimes Nivea and Lauren London, Monica and Ciara
Whenever something happens with one of them they all defend each other no matter what

and I'm noticing K Michelle and Tamar beefed with the same group but beefed with each other too
 :omf:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 06, 2026, 04:10:15 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 06, 2026, 05:51:13 AMThis really makes my eyes water. Bran gorl... :uhh:

The 4th slide. I just-

https://www.instagram.com/p/DabqtC6jKMb/?img_index=4&igsh=MW82anVkdHU0Z281MA== (https://www.instagram.com/p/DabqtC6jKMb/?img_index=4&igsh=MW82anVkdHU0Z281MA==)
Not Brandy shoutin' out the family/friends she loves one by one but refuses to mention Ray J!  :dead:

He has torn his drawls with her  :plzstop:  :kii:  :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on July 06, 2026, 04:16:05 PM
I noticed that she interpolates Ray J's Wait A Minute when she sings Bestfriend now. So there is some positive feelings there
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 06, 2026, 04:42:26 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dado4pCG9yR/?igsh=aDJoNXJyYWo3N3Yz (https://www.instagram.com/p/Dado4pCG9yR/?igsh=aDJoNXJyYWo3N3Yz)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: klappa. on July 06, 2026, 04:46:27 PM
bran looks stunning, i don't like this hair color on her tho
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 06:10:16 PM
I'm watching their performance finally.... Monica sounds like she's on an autotuned walkie talkie on Like This Like That??
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 06:11:23 PM
Big ups to Bran for remembering all this choreography
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 06:17:18 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 06:10:16 PMI'm watching their performance finally.... Monica sounds like she's on an autotuned walkie talkie on Like This Like That??
yea I liked it tho.  I assume she was tryna give that effect for some reason
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Porcelain Rose on July 06, 2026, 06:18:07 PM
I liked the white braids on brandy
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 06, 2026, 06:38:02 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 11:42:14 AM
Quote from: RAY7 on July 06, 2026, 11:35:37 AMI'm surprised Tamar tried that
I would expect her to be all over Bran and ignoring Mo and especially Kandi
I'm thinking she wanted a viral moment
And Kandi better than me because I woulda gave it to her. U sat yo ass online talmbout me, my husband,  my voice, etc.  Now I'm here being celebrated and u wanna run over like the subordinate u are. Foh! The audacity of this bitch to even come over there posing in a picture.  Get yo goofy ass on

I was gonna say, why would Tamar even bring her ass over there. Wait for them to get their pic then go chat with the other girls.

Even through the mess, Tamar wants to be liked by these girls so badly.

Either that or she was looking for a moment.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 07:12:12 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 06, 2026, 06:38:02 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 11:42:14 AM
Quote from: RAY7 on July 06, 2026, 11:35:37 AMI'm surprised Tamar tried that
I would expect her to be all over Bran and ignoring Mo and especially Kandi
I'm thinking she wanted a viral moment
And Kandi better than me because I woulda gave it to her. U sat yo ass online talmbout me, my husband,  my voice, etc.  Now I'm here being celebrated and u wanna run over like the subordinate u are. Foh! The audacity of this bitch to even come over there posing in a picture.  Get yo goofy ass on

I was gonna say, why would Tamar even bring her ass over there. Wait for them to get their pic then go chat with the other girls.

Even through the mess, Tamar wants to be liked by these girls so badly.

Either that or she was looking for a moment.
I honestly think that she wants to be liked but she can't help herself and her terrible personality. Her only constant friend is her mama :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 07:14:40 PM
I'm HOLLERING at the fact that she knew to not even pull the fake shit with Goon :plzstop:
Going over there TOUCHING Kandi :-/
Monica face the whole time was :hmph:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 07:15:54 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 06:17:18 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 06:10:16 PMI'm watching their performance finally.... Monica sounds like she's on an autotuned walkie talkie on Like This Like That??
yea I liked it tho.  I assume she was tryna give that effect for some reason

lawd Brandy rubbing off on her
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 06, 2026, 07:58:29 PM
Why is Brandy reading her speech like that?!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 08:00:55 PM
Brandy is very performative these days. These exaggerated ass movements on stage take me out.  Thats another reason I want her to sing LIVE because if she did we would get some actual authenticity
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 06, 2026, 08:02:56 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 08:00:55 PMBrandy is very performative these days. These exaggerated ass movements on stage take me out.  Thats another reason I want her to sing LIVE because if she did we would get some actual authenticity

It's like I want to tell her to break out of character... just flow and be effortless... everything does have to give "and scene..."
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 08:08:23 PM
Quote from: Harlem on July 06, 2026, 08:02:56 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 08:00:55 PMBrandy is very performative these days. These exaggerated ass movements on stage take me out.  Thats another reason I want her to sing LIVE because if she did we would get some actual authenticity

It's like I want to tell her to break out of character... just flow and be effortless... everything does have to give "and scene..."
yea...... smh
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 06, 2026, 08:27:44 PM
 :ummwhat:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 08:39:37 PM
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DabXkIoIq7v/
Awwwww yes this was beautiful
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Porcelain Rose on July 06, 2026, 08:47:31 PM
Quote from: Harlem on July 06, 2026, 07:58:29 PMWhy is Brandy reading her speech like that?!

It's kinda cute. She did the same for her walk of fame thingy and for versus I think
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Porcelain Rose on July 06, 2026, 08:49:02 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 07:15:54 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 06:17:18 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 06:10:16 PMI'm watching their performance finally.... Monica sounds like she's on an autotuned walkie talkie on Like This Like That??
yea I liked it tho.  I assume she was tryna give that effect for some reason

lawd Brandy rubbing off on her
:kii:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Summertime on July 06, 2026, 08:54:16 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 07:15:54 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 06:17:18 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 06:10:16 PMI'm watching their performance finally.... Monica sounds like she's on an autotuned walkie talkie on Like This Like That??
yea I liked it tho.  I assume she was tryna give that effect for some reason

Lksslghs

I was just reading some fans essentially say enough on twitter over these robotic vocals Brandy insist on pumping out.
Silent, tell her to stop pls bc it sounds so processes to our ears.

lawd Brandy rubbing off on her
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 08:57:30 PM
https://youtu.be/gCooXqXayJE
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 06, 2026, 10:43:26 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 08:39:37 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DabXkIoIq7v/
Awwwww yes this was beautiful
so happy GHan and her dad are there for her

they have really developed a genuine friendship
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 06, 2026, 10:44:15 PM
lemme go stream After The Storm :woohoo:

goddess of atlanta self
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 06, 2026, 11:11:25 PM
Y'all seen Brandy's video of her in Mississippi? SMH  :uhh:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 11:11:46 PM
Ok I'm starting to get pissed offbecause what tf is this?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaeLBDDREzF/

 Lemme just go
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 11:12:45 PM
Quote from: Harlem on July 06, 2026, 11:11:25 PMY'all seen Brandy's video of her in Mississippi? SMH  :uhh:
Omg!!!!!! We saw this and were disgusted in UNISON :plzstop:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Camo on July 06, 2026, 11:16:58 PM
Lmaoooooo .. I was gonna say y'all are always dragging her, but... it's deserved here :kii:  :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 06, 2026, 11:17:45 PM
 :ummwhat:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Summertime on July 06, 2026, 11:21:11 PM
Bring in a new team please kween. Now she is about to go viral for the wig. There should be checks and balances aka some one keeping it real with her on her team. Autotune mic for performances and the wig should have been vetoed
Congrats on her honor though. I would like to hear a blues album from her especially since the Sip created it
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: yearofbrandy on July 06, 2026, 11:36:17 PM
So Brandy hasn't been working on a new album at all. She said in an interview that she thinks she wants to do a new one.

I don't understand! Brandy should had been working on an album with everything that's been going on! Brandy name is out there right now smh. I guess we will get an album next year 🙄
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: yearofbrandy on July 06, 2026, 11:37:23 PM
Why even tease them damn snippets if it's not new music for the new album. Brandy can be annoying af sometimes
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 06, 2026, 11:44:02 PM
N
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 06, 2026, 11:55:53 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 11:11:46 PMOk I'm starting to get pissed offbecause what tf is this?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaeLBDDREzF/

 Lemme just go

These Karen Huger braids. Queen no. :plzstop:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 06, 2026, 11:58:11 PM
Something doesn't feel right. All I'm gonna say.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 07, 2026, 12:15:58 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 11:11:46 PMOk I'm starting to get pissed offbecause what tf is this?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaeLBDDREzF/

 Lemme just go
OMG what is that
 :mmyulost:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 07, 2026, 12:18:31 AM
They eating my girl up all across social media about these fashions, lip sync, awkward performance style etc....

Ughhh I cnt even defend mama cause it's we been complaining about the same shit for yeeeaarrsss
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 07, 2026, 12:19:51 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 11:12:45 PM
Quote from: Harlem on July 06, 2026, 11:11:25 PMY'all seen Brandy's video of her in Mississippi? SMH  :uhh:
Omg!!!!!! We saw this and were disgusted in UNISON :plzstop:

!!!!!

I'm APPALLED! Not even a hat to cover it up smh
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on July 07, 2026, 12:49:19 AM
Quote from: Purple Moon on July 06, 2026, 06:18:07 PMI liked the white braids on brandy
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on July 07, 2026, 12:49:38 AM
Yall HATE this woman.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: The definition on July 07, 2026, 12:51:28 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 08:39:37 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DabXkIoIq7v/
Awwwww yes this was beautiful
Monica's always been a sweetheart underneath all that tough exterior
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Gilgamesh. on July 07, 2026, 08:27:55 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 06, 2026, 11:55:53 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 11:11:46 PMOk I'm starting to get pissed offbecause what tf is this?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaeLBDDREzF/

 Lemme just go

These Karen Huger braids. Queen no. :plzstop:

This look is giving me "pyjamas but make it fashion"  :kii:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 09:09:44 AM
Quote from: yearofbrandy on July 06, 2026, 11:36:17 PMSo Brandy hasn't been working on a new album at all. She said in an interview that she thinks she wants to do a new one.

I don't understand! Brandy should had been working on an album with everything that's been going on! Brandy name is out there right now smh. I guess we will get an album next year 🙄

I feel like she's always working on music, releasing an album is another thing
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 09:10:09 AM
Quote from: yearofbrandy on July 06, 2026, 11:37:23 PMWhy even tease them damn snippets if it's not new music for the new album. Brandy can be annoying af sometimes

All the time.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Porcelain Rose on July 07, 2026, 09:15:38 AM
Those banana pants :flamebroiled:

She might be starting a fashion trend
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: The definition on July 07, 2026, 09:44:17 AM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 09:09:44 AM
Quote from: yearofbrandy on July 06, 2026, 11:36:17 PMSo Brandy hasn't been working on a new album at all. She said in an interview that she thinks she wants to do a new one.

I don't understand! Brandy should had been working on an album with everything that's been going on! Brandy name is out there right now smh. I guess we will get an album next year 🙄

I feel like she's always working on music, releasing an album is another thing
I feel like she's scared to release a new album because B7 was such a flop and yet she had high hopes for it
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 07, 2026, 09:47:38 AM
https://x.com/writtenbytruth/status/2074344975974699450?s=46&t=PxIjLlam3pQ-3jTmLV8M8g

:dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: L0NZ. on July 07, 2026, 09:53:22 AM
Bitch so messy. She coulda said that without including a picture with Brandy
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 10:11:55 AM
Not the Brandy picture that was so shady she served
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 10:14:40 AM
She really can outsing them both though if we're being honest  :mmyulost:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 10:17:57 AM
I don't see it on her page anymore. I think she deleted it. Oh my God this is mess. :plzstop:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 07, 2026, 10:18:23 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 06, 2026, 11:58:11 PMSomething doesn't feel right.
thats just my foot on that neck bvy dont worry
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 07, 2026, 10:28:03 AM
Quote from: ATLien on July 07, 2026, 10:18:23 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 06, 2026, 11:58:11 PMSomething doesn't feel right.
thats just my foot on that neck bvy dont worry
Size 13, extra wide?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 07, 2026, 10:34:39 AM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 07, 2026, 10:28:03 AM
Quote from: ATLien on July 07, 2026, 10:18:23 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 06, 2026, 11:58:11 PMSomething doesn't feel right.
thats just my foot on that neck bvy dont worry
Size 13, extra wide?
sd ssssdsdsds

and in a BEWT 🥾



































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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justice Jackson on July 07, 2026, 10:35:57 AM
The edges on this braid wig....
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: DrewBabyLove on July 07, 2026, 11:11:16 AM
It's cr
Quote from: Summertime on July 06, 2026, 08:54:16 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 07:15:54 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 06:17:18 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 06:10:16 PMI'm watching their performance finally.... Monica sounds like she's on an autotuned walkie talkie on Like This Like That??
yea I liked it tho.  I assume she was tryna give that effect for some reason

Lksslghs

I was just reading some fans essentially say enough on twitter over these robotic vocals Brandy insist on pumping out.
Silent, tell her to stop pls bc it sounds so processes to our ears.

lawd Brandy rubbing off on her

It's crazy to me that she would do this, considering it's altering so much of what she's known for, her VOICE! The TONE! We all hear the difference. Take the autotune off and just sing baby.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 07, 2026, 11:47:41 AM
That braid wig on Brandy legit looks like a hat  :dead:  I'm sure she will redeem herself in the future.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on July 07, 2026, 11:52:15 AM
Not too damn much on Ghan, you guys. :uhh:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on July 07, 2026, 11:55:30 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/DafdSggDnfC/?igsh=MW05MjJrdzR6dDhveg==

Tamar is getting dragged
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 07, 2026, 12:00:06 PM
GODni right now:

Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on July 07, 2026, 12:08:49 PM
Tamar is definitely getting the moment she wanted now
I wonder how Monica is going to respond. I already know how Kandi is going to act but let's see if Monica is gonna cuss her out, give a sermon or ignore it
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 07, 2026, 12:37:13 PM
I think Mon will ignore it. Especially with what she's dealing with right now.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 12:46:28 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dadoff2kWrZ/?img_index=3&igsh=MTFzemoyMTBiNWVxNw==

Now these white braids are eating she looks stunning. Get into the 4th slide. OK Ghan Targaryen is she gonna be in house of the Dragon? :howfestive:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on July 07, 2026, 01:04:14 PM
Wait a minute, STORMdy 🌪�⚡️  :ohwow:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 07, 2026, 01:12:04 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 12:46:28 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Dadoff2kWrZ/?img_index=3&igsh=MTFzemoyMTBiNWVxNw==

Now these white braids are eating she looks stunning. Get into the 4th slide. OK Ghan Targaryen is she gonna be in house of the Dragon? :howfestive:
Girl no. The fact that Brandy,wardrobe stylist, the hairstylist and make-up artist really think them looks ate...I just can't take it anymore
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 07, 2026, 01:29:42 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 07, 2026, 01:12:04 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 12:46:28 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Dadoff2kWrZ/?img_index=3&igsh=MTFzemoyMTBiNWVxNw==

Now these white braids are eating she looks stunning. Get into the 4th slide. OK Ghan Targaryen is she gonna be in house of the Dragon? :howfestive:
I just can't take
:jackiessales:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 07, 2026, 01:30:17 PM
her in that cross colours getup has me shivering
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 07, 2026, 01:38:00 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 07, 2026, 01:29:42 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 07, 2026, 01:12:04 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 12:46:28 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Dadoff2kWrZ/?img_index=3&igsh=MTFzemoyMTBiNWVxNw==

Now these white braids are eating she looks stunning. Get into the 4th slide. OK Ghan Targaryen is she gonna be in house of the Dragon? :howfestive:
I just can't take
:jackiessales:
:lopsided:
Stan for Mother
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 01:39:19 PM
Quote from: M-Rocka on July 07, 2026, 01:04:14 PMWait a minute, STORMdy 🌪�⚡️  :ohwow:

Ccccvvgggggs hhjjjjnnhawefgghhbnnnnnnnn
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 07, 2026, 01:42:17 PM
Quote(https://thisisrnb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text.png)

wtf Bran should be giving these days. :uhh: this was just in 2023

:melmel:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: NEW MOON on July 07, 2026, 01:48:14 PM
Quote from: yearofbrandy on July 06, 2026, 11:37:23 PMWhy even tease them damn snippets if it's not new music for the new album. Brandy can be annoying af sometimes

That was dumb. and it's not cute to keep doing that to your fans. She has enough material sitting on someone's hard drive to turn into a mixtape or something. She irritates me.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 04:36:06 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dadm9xOESmT/?igsh=MWN2YXU0eHY0eHp1NA==
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 07, 2026, 05:07:05 PM
Platinum blonde*
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 05:08:37 PM
Thanks for correcting me revon  :kii:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Lazarus on July 07, 2026, 06:29:26 PM
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaeX_DHhLY4/
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Summertime on July 07, 2026, 06:42:25 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 12:46:28 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Dadoff2kWrZ/?img_index=3&igsh=MTFzemoyMTBiNWVxNw==

Now these white braids are eating she looks stunning. Get into the 4th slide. OK Ghan Targaryen is she gonna be in house of the Dragon? :howfestive:

Wow he has been doing the wigs lately. I wonder what is up with his technique or wigs now bc the tour wigs looked nice
It is like the wigs are lifted or something.
I think Brandy should link with whoever does Queen Latifah's makeup and hair in the future.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 07, 2026, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on July 07, 2026, 06:29:26 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DaeX_DHhLY4/

(https://i.ibb.co/yXRZbnn/1NP2jQc.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 07, 2026, 07:08:38 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 07, 2026, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on July 07, 2026, 06:29:26 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DaeX_DHhLY4/

(https://i.ibb.co/yXRZbnn/1NP2jQc.gif)

I just .....
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Summertime on July 07, 2026, 07:19:38 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 07, 2026, 11:11:16 AMIt's cr
Quote from: Summertime on July 06, 2026, 08:54:16 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 07:15:54 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 06:17:18 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 06:10:16 PMI'm watching their performance finally.... Monica sounds like she's on an autotuned walkie talkie on Like This Like That??
yea I liked it tho.  I assume she was tryna give that effect for some reason

Lksslghs

I was just reading some fans essentially say enough on twitter over these robotic vocals Brandy insist on pumping out.
Silent, tell her to stop pls bc it sounds so processes to our ears.

lawd Brandy rubbing off on her

It's crazy to me that she would do this, considering it's altering so much of what she's known for, her VOICE! The TONE! We all hear the difference. Take the autotune off and just sing baby.

This!! We buy in because of the tone. Drenching it in autotune is wild. It would be akin to Nippy or Retha while they were here hiding their trademark tones.
The tone, placements, and her being an interpretive singer is why she is who she is. How can u take us for a ride by bring the lyrics and production to life and we hear autotune. She used to sculpt vocal pictures with her voice. Inflections tone changes on one song.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Porcelain Rose on July 07, 2026, 07:41:39 PM
Quote from: Summertime on July 07, 2026, 07:19:38 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 07, 2026, 11:11:16 AMIt's cr
Quote from: Summertime on July 06, 2026, 08:54:16 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 07:15:54 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 06:17:18 PM
Quote from: L0NZ. on July 06, 2026, 06:10:16 PMI'm watching their performance finally.... Monica sounds like she's on an autotuned walkie talkie on Like This Like That??
yea I liked it tho.  I assume she was tryna give that effect for some reason

Lksslghs

I was just reading some fans essentially say enough on twitter over these robotic vocals Brandy insist on pumping out.
Silent, tell her to stop pls bc it sounds so processes to our ears.

lawd Brandy rubbing off on her

It's crazy to me that she would do this, considering it's altering so much of what she's known for, her VOICE! The TONE! We all hear the difference. Take the autotune off and just sing baby.

This!! We buy in because of the tone. Drenching it in autotune is wild. It would be akin to Nippy or Retha while they were here hiding their trademark tones.
The tone, placements, and her being an interpretive singer is why she is who she is. How can u take us for a ride by bring the lyrics and production to life and we hear autotune. She used to sculpt vocal pictures with her voice. Inflections tone changes on one song.
it's the perfectionism
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 07, 2026, 08:27:01 PM
Not the Shaderoom/Tasha K posting it and you know they posted it to be shady
 :plzstop:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Rxxf on July 07, 2026, 09:16:00 PM
I think the looks would slay if Brandy had more weight on her — like she did during The Boy Is Mine tour.

Someone please tell her to gain her weight back — whoever knows sis — where is Frank Silent? lol.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 08, 2026, 12:44:06 AM
I hate that this Mississippi video of them honoring her is making rounds for the wrong reasons... I can't believe none of the women around her that day didn't fix her up or look out for her
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 12:56:00 AM
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Q7vsPCwJi/?mibextid=wwXIfr



The internet is an evil place.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 08, 2026, 01:01:57 AM
SMFH
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Cartierline on July 08, 2026, 03:37:17 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 06, 2026, 08:39:37 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DabXkIoIq7v/
Awwwww yes this was beautiful
Awwww Mons

:stressed: 

She's really growing on me these days.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 08, 2026, 06:32:23 AM
Quote from: Harlem on July 08, 2026, 12:44:06 AMI hate that this Mississippi video of them honoring her is making rounds for the wrong reasons... I can't believe none of the women around her that day didn't fix her up or look out for her

I agree, but Brandy is a grown ass woman.

She didn't look in the mirror and realize that she looked a mess before getting on that stage? :uhh:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 06:40:21 AM
 :ummwhat:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Rxxf on July 08, 2026, 07:26:41 AM
Quote from: Dee on July 08, 2026, 06:32:23 AM
Quote from: Harlem on July 08, 2026, 12:44:06 AMI hate that this Mississippi video of them honoring her is making rounds for the wrong reasons... I can't believe none of the women around her that day didn't fix her up or look out for her

I agree, but Brandy is a grown ass woman.

She didn't look in the mirror and realize that she looked a mess before getting on that stage? :uhh:

This.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 08, 2026, 07:28:22 AM
Quote from: Rxxf on July 08, 2026, 07:26:41 AM
Quote from: Dee on July 08, 2026, 06:32:23 AM
Quote from: Harlem on July 08, 2026, 12:44:06 AMI hate that this Mississippi video of them honoring her is making rounds for the wrong reasons... I can't believe none of the women around her that day didn't fix her up or look out for her

I agree, but Brandy is a grown ass woman.

She didn't look in the mirror and realize that she looked a mess before getting on that stage? :uhh:

This.

!!!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 08:00:14 AM
find me a celeb or even a human being in general who hasn't had a "damn hindsight is 20/20 😬 " moment in regard to their fashion/hair choices , and I promise u a prize

Considering this...I'd say looking at the team (as in, people who are paid to strategically and objectively ensure visuals are in order) is far more reasonable than just blaming GHan.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 08:33:27 AM
and anyone with questions can meet me outside.

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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 08:45:37 AM
Syrai should be telling her too .. I'm brutally honest with my mom
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 08:46:52 AM
Quote from: Harlem on July 08, 2026, 12:44:06 AMI hate that this Mississippi video of them honoring her is making rounds for the wrong reasons... I can't believe none of the women around her that day didn't fix her up or look out for her

Syrai should've told her too I know she was embarrassed!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justice Jackson on July 08, 2026, 11:00:10 AM
Brandy definitely wanted it to look like that

Take from that what you will lol
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 11:15:37 AM
Quote from: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 08:00:14 AMfind me a celeb or even a human being in general who hasn't had a "damn hindsight is 20/20 😬 " moment in regard to their fashion/hair choices , and I promise u a prize

Considering this...I'd say looking at the team (as in, people who are paid to strategically and objectively ensure visuals are in order) is far more reasonable than just blaming GHan.
Bran is grown and in control of her own body and looks.....she's ALWAYS looks like this when she isn't performing and it looks bad....maybe ppl have told her and she just doesn't care, it's like she goes out of her way to not look sexy or like a hotep idk

If she sees nothing wrong with how she looks then the videos shouldn't be an issue (I'm sure the comments aren't encouraging though). I'm just happy those pics that Al Sharpton posted didn't go viral cause those were even worse.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 11:16:12 AM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 08:45:37 AMSyrai should be telling her too .. I'm brutally honest with my mom
Did you see what Sy'rai had on? Chile
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 11:41:30 AM
I've been hearing some things I won't repeat here. Y'all just pray for Queen. Seriously.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 11:47:02 AM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 11:15:37 AM
Quote from: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 08:00:14 AMfind me a celeb or even a human being in general who hasn't had a "damn hindsight is 20/20 😬 " moment in regard to their fashion/hair choices , and I promise u a prize

Considering this...I'd say looking at the team (as in, people who are paid to strategically and objectively ensure visuals are in order) is far more reasonable than just blaming GHan.
Bran is grown and in control of her own body and looks.....she's ALWAYS looks like this when she isn't performing and it looks bad....maybe ppl have told her and she just doesn't care, it's like she goes out of her way to not look sexy or like a hotep idk

If she sees nothing wrong with how she looks then the videos shouldn't be an issue (I'm sure the comments aren't encouraging though). I'm just happy those pics that Al Sharpton posted didn't go viral cause those were even worse.
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNHJybmJwM3UxMGdwaDR2NXh3ejVsNXNldnc0ZDc0OXVvcnAxc2VyZyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/kTBjwh6IWbLPy/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Summertime on July 08, 2026, 11:59:11 AM
Quote from: Harlem on July 08, 2026, 12:44:06 AMI hate that this Mississippi video of them honoring her is making rounds for the wrong reasons... I can't believe none of the women around her that day didn't fix her up or look out for her

I don't get why she didn't just wear her real hair and put it into a ponytail, wear it natural, or get it blown out. Sis really said yep this helmet wig is the tea instead.

Brandy don't take pride in her appearance. That is her choice but I don't get why. Throw some jeans and a nice top on or summer dress. She is being meme'd and I hate that for her. Bc we know she is sensitive. Then syrai posted the pics they did together in the look when Vaughn should be trying to get pics with that outfit as much as possible scrubbed from the internet. Some celeb teams be on their A game and will get stuff unflattering to their client yanked off the internet fast.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 12:04:03 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 11:41:30 AMI've been hearing some things I won't repeat here. Y'all just pray for Queen. Seriously.
!!!!!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:06:00 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 11:41:30 AMI've been hearing some things I won't repeat here. Y'all just pray for Queen. Seriously.
Babe, no offense, but how and why would you be hearing anything health related when it comes to the Queens personal business? I hope you are not listening to these ppl on the internet assuming things when half of them dnt have good intentions.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:07:39 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:06:00 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 11:41:30 AMI've been hearing some things I won't repeat here. Y'all just pray for Queen. Seriously.
Babe, no offense, but how and why would you be hearing anything health related when it comes to the Queens personal business? I hope you are not listening to these ppl on the internet assuming things when half of them dnt have good intentions.

When did I say it was health related?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 12:10:10 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:07:39 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:06:00 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 11:41:30 AMI've been hearing some things I won't repeat here. Y'all just pray for Queen. Seriously.
Babe, no offense, but how and why would you be hearing anything health related when it comes to the Queens personal business? I hope you are not listening to these ppl on the internet assuming things when half of them dnt have good intentions.

When did I say it was health related?
And u don't know who tf people know.  I have friends who work in the industry and I also have a friend who has friends that work closely with brandy. It's not impossible to be in close quarters with these people, especially when she got regular degular ass mfs on the team like vaughn, silent, etc.  Give me a fckn break :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 12:10:22 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/DagHApvlBgA/
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 12:11:49 PM
speaking of people on the internet

the gorls taking this hair mess and running with it all over social media probably don't really like GHan to begin with

this'll be a topic for a day or two and the gorls will move on

luckily for GHan her anchor has always been her talent first. not how good her weave is.
so she will be OK

and the people taking enjoyment laughing at her probably look a bald, bird nest headed mess themselves, with ends that are in dying need of a snip


Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:20:18 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 12:10:10 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:07:39 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:06:00 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 11:41:30 AMI've been hearing some things I won't repeat here. Y'all just pray for Queen. Seriously.
Babe, no offense, but how and why would you be hearing anything health related when it comes to the Queens personal business? I hope you are not listening to these ppl on the internet assuming things when half of them dnt have good intentions.

When did I say it was health related?
And u don't know who tf people know.  I have friends who work in the industry and I also have a friend who has friends that work closely with brandy. It's not impossible to be in close quarters with these people, especially when she got regular degular ass mfs on the team like vaughn, silent, etc.  Give me a fckn break :dead:

!!!!
I have friends that know her directly and are in the industry heavy. Brandy is very accessible by industry standards.

This is the same girl who has literally hired fans and gave them her phone number :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:21:20 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 12:10:22 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DagHApvlBgA/

Sy'rai looks like she didn't want to take these pics.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 12:32:53 PM
i can believe people know people

but honestly.... saying "ooooh i heard something, pray for her yall"

just isn't very helpful or productive

usually all that will create is a breeding ground for toxic speculation. and if im wrong in saying that let me know but i feel what im saying is reasonable.

and i know that is not the intention but it's just my POV
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:46:44 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:20:18 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 12:10:10 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:07:39 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:06:00 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 11:41:30 AMI've been hearing some things I won't repeat here. Y'all just pray for Queen. Seriously.
Babe, no offense, but how and why would you be hearing anything health related when it comes to the Queens personal business? I hope you are not listening to these ppl on the internet assuming things when half of them dnt have good intentions.

When did I say it was health related?
And u don't know who tf people know.  I have friends who work in the industry and I also have a friend who has friends that work closely with brandy. It's not impossible to be in close quarters with these people, especially when she got regular degular ass mfs on the team like vaughn, silent, etc.  Give me a fckn break :dead:

!!!!
I have friends that know her directly and are in the industry heavy. Brandy is very accessible by industry standards.

This is the same girl who has literally hired fans and gave them her phone number :dead:
I literally just asked a question and said no offense b/c why would anyone working with Brandy be mouthing off to anyone else what is going on in her camp..friend or not...that's a problem to me. You said you heard things and to seriously pray for her which implies it is health related whether it was a physical or mental illness...why else would you write that? Don't play in my face like I'm dumb.

And dnt nobody on this forum have access to her like that besides Silent b/c if you did I highly doubt you would be writing ur thoughts and opinions on a blog that Brandy can give two fucks about.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 08, 2026, 12:49:33 PM
I'm proud of Brandy for getting out there and doing what she loves on her terms. Do I like all of her choices? Absolutely notttt but I'm still proud. She could be cooped  up in her mansion down in Calabasas not being active at all. I give her a break considering everything she's been through personally and professionally. I can only imagine how that has affected her mental state..... :watchit:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 12:49:59 PM
f
 :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:58:08 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:46:44 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:20:18 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 12:10:10 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:07:39 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:06:00 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 11:41:30 AMI've been hearing some things I won't repeat here. Y'all just pray for Queen. Seriously.
Babe, no offense, but how and why would you be hearing anything health related when it comes to the Queens personal business? I hope you are not listening to these ppl on the internet assuming things when half of them dnt have good intentions.

When did I say it was health related?
And u don't know who tf people know.  I have friends who work in the industry and I also have a friend who has friends that work closely with brandy. It's not impossible to be in close quarters with these people, especially when she got regular degular ass mfs on the team like vaughn, silent, etc.  Give me a fckn break :dead:

!!!!
I have friends that know her directly and are in the industry heavy. Brandy is very accessible by industry standards.

This is the same girl who has literally hired fans and gave them her phone number :dead:
I literally just asked a question and said no offense b/c why would anyone working with Brandy be mouthing off to anyone else what is going on in her camp..friend or not...that's a problem to me. You said you heard things and to seriously pray for her which implies it is health related whether it was a physical or mental illness...why else would you write that? Don't play in my face like I'm dumb.

And dnt nobody on this forum have access to her like that besides Silent b/c if you did I highly doubt you would be writing ur thoughts and opinions on a blog that Brandy can give two fucks about.

I said I heard things and to pray. None of us know what is going on for sure. What's wrong with saying to pray for her just in case?

That doesn't imply anything specific. It COULD be health related, or she could be going through a tough time. Do we only pray for people regarding health reasons?

You ASSUMED it was about health. Nothing in my post implied that.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 01:01:33 PM
he had room to assume a lot, and that honestly isn't his fault. thats kinda what im talking about

and i mean she had a bad hair day. big fuckin deal

i promise the people most invested in this nonsense on instagram have the least room to talk

Nicki teas. spending hours yapping about perminators and whose kitchen is good and whose isnt
just to reveal a got damn RAT TAIL with damaged ends in a shower pic

gorls need to just drink their water, tend to their own scalps and mind their business. it'll prob work out a lot better for them in the long run

kwee had a bit of a misstep on her way to McComb. we will all live
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 01:10:38 PM
That's nice. Pray for Brandy guys.

(https://i.postimg.cc/zBZDsG1z/CED90-B40-9-F3-E-42-F9-8-ED7-21104-B249645.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 01:15:13 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 01:10:38 PMThat's nice. Pray for Brandy guys.

(https://i.postimg.cc/zBZDsG1z/CED90-B40-9-F3-E-42-F9-8-ED7-21104-B249645.gif)
sdddddffggggh
Exactly! People do shit on here all the time and I dont agree with the way that everyone goes about everything they do but it is what it is.  I'll be dammned if I sit on here and justify and explain away some shit I said. Either pray or DONT! tf :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 01:22:08 PM
im not saying explain it or take it back
im just trying to figure out how useful it is

honestly i was just gonna keep scrolling and not say anything til i saw yall going in more about it. that's when i put my two cents in.

i dont think the world is ending because yall said that just like i dont think the world is ending cuz GHan had a bad hair day.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 01:24:50 PM
Afro hates Jesus

(https://i.postimg.cc/zBZDsG1z/CED90-B40-9-F3-E-42-F9-8-ED7-21104-B249645.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 01:26:20 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 01:22:08 PMim not saying explain it or take it back
im just trying to figure out how useful it is

Because everything that comes from ur keyboard is super useful, impactful, and appreciated by everyone.  Afro sit back :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 01:26:59 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 01:24:50 PMAfro hates Jesus

(https://i.postimg.cc/zBZDsG1z/CED90-B40-9-F3-E-42-F9-8-ED7-21104-B249645.gif)
csjnncsjncsjjnjncsjncjcsjsjjcjj

do i hate mystical unicorns too? :uhh:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 01:28:42 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 01:26:20 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 01:22:08 PMim not saying explain it or take it back
im just trying to figure out how useful it is

everything that comes from ur keyboard is super useful, impactful, and appreciated by everyone.
njdnsnjjndjnsjnjnsjnjsjsjnsjjjsjsjjj

well i'd like to think that me adding "v" to conversations has changed lives.

and glad to see u admit it has





























but still. watch ur step in these GHan threads :watchit:

Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 01:37:07 PM
adding that quote to my sig btw :blessed:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 01:41:17 PM
This could be drug related who knows we all have our demons to contend with. She literally looked like a crackhead during that Mississippi tribute. I'm sorry to say that, but she did.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 08, 2026, 01:41:24 PM
insider tea! Brandy! Prayers!

Either y'all gon spill it on keep it on the playground

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6b/0b/92/6b0b92eb288f0369f3eb6ff92c129d50.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 01:42:06 PM
Quote from: Harlem on July 08, 2026, 07:28:22 AM
Quote from: Rxxf on July 08, 2026, 07:26:41 AM
Quote from: Dee on July 08, 2026, 06:32:23 AM
Quote from: Harlem on July 08, 2026, 12:44:06 AMI hate that this Mississippi video of them honoring her is making rounds for the wrong reasons... I can't believe none of the women around her that day didn't fix her up or look out for her

I agree, but Brandy is a grown ass woman.

She didn't look in the mirror and realize that she looked a mess before getting on that stage? :uhh:

This.

!!!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 01:44:07 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:58:08 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:46:44 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:20:18 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 12:10:10 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:07:39 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:06:00 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 11:41:30 AMI've been hearing some things I won't repeat here. Y'all just pray for Queen. Seriously.
Babe, no offense, but how and why would you be hearing anything health related when it comes to the Queens personal business? I hope you are not listening to these ppl on the internet assuming things when half of them dnt have good intentions.

When did I say it was health related?
And u don't know who tf people know.  I have friends who work in the industry and I also have a friend who has friends that work closely with brandy. It's not impossible to be in close quarters with these people, especially when she got regular degular ass mfs on the team like vaughn, silent, etc.  Give me a fckn break :dead:

!!!!
I have friends that know her directly and are in the industry heavy. Brandy is very accessible by industry standards.

This is the same girl who has literally hired fans and gave them her phone number :dead:
I literally just asked a question and said no offense b/c why would anyone working with Brandy be mouthing off to anyone else what is going on in her camp..friend or not...that's a problem to me. You said you heard things and to seriously pray for her which implies it is health related whether it was a physical or mental illness...why else would you write that? Don't play in my face like I'm dumb.

And dnt nobody on this forum have access to her like that besides Silent b/c if you did I highly doubt you would be writing ur thoughts and opinions on a blog that Brandy can give two fucks about.

I said I heard things and to pray. None of us know what is going on for sure. What's wrong with saying to pray for her just in case?

That doesn't imply anything specific. It COULD be health related, or she could be going through a tough time. Do we only pray for people regarding health reasons?

You ASSUMED it was about health. Nothing in my post implied that.
I pray for her all the time baby so I don't need instructions. You did imply that something was wrong (b/c everyone is speaking on her weight) and that you had "inside scoop" when we all know you don't know nathan. What tough time would she be going through when she just finished a successful tour, released her memoir, headlined Essence Fest/Roots Picnic/Malta and has been honored with multiple awards??

Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 01:44:40 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 01:41:17 PMThis could be drug related who knows we all have our demons to contend with. She literally looked like a crackhead during that Mississippi tribute. I'm sorry to say that, but she did.
she absolutely did look drugged out.  I said that to my friend the other day, like she looks absolutely crazy.  Maybe she's on oxempic.  She lost alot of weight in such a short period of time
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 01:45:38 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 08, 2026, 01:41:24 PMinsider tea! Brandy! Prayers!

Either y'all gon spill it on keep it on the playground

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6b/0b/92/6b0b92eb288f0369f3eb6ff92c129d50.gif)
:plzstop:
We all know Brandy is a ment kween and goes through all these fvckn stages...she tryna act like she had some inside source, girl gone!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 01:47:06 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 01:01:33 PMhe had room to assume a lot, and that honestly isn't his fault. thats kinda what im talking about

and i mean she had a bad hair day. big fuckin deal

i promise the people most invested in this nonsense on instagram have the least room to talk

Nicki teas. spending hours yapping about perminators and whose kitchen is good and whose isnt
just to reveal a got damn RAT TAIL with damaged ends in a shower pic

gorls need to just drink their water, tend to their own scalps and mind their business. it'll prob work out a lot better for them in the long run

kwee had a bit of a misstep on her way to McComb. we will all live
Thannnggyaaa Queen of India
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 01:47:49 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 01:15:13 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 01:10:38 PMThat's nice. Pray for Brandy guys.

(https://i.postimg.cc/zBZDsG1z/CED90-B40-9-F3-E-42-F9-8-ED7-21104-B249645.gif)
sdddddffggggh
Exactly! People do shit on here all the time and I dont agree with the way that everyone goes about everything they do but it is what it is.  I'll be dammned if I sit on here and justify and explain away some shit I said. Either pray or DONT! tf :dead:
Didn't you choke somebody?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 01:49:14 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 01:45:38 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 08, 2026, 01:41:24 PMinsider tea! Brandy! Prayers!

Either y'all gon spill it on keep it on the playground

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6b/0b/92/6b0b92eb288f0369f3eb6ff92c129d50.gif)
:plzstop:
We all know Brandy is a ment kween and goes through all these fvckn stages...she tryna act like she had some inside source, girl gone!
Very true
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 08, 2026, 01:52:54 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 01:45:38 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 08, 2026, 01:41:24 PMinsider tea! Brandy! Prayers!

Either y'all gon spill it on keep it on the playground

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6b/0b/92/6b0b92eb288f0369f3eb6ff92c129d50.gif)
:plzstop:
We all know Brandy is a ment kween and goes through all these fvckn stages...she tryna act like she had some inside source, girl gone!

Nnnnhvs her mental is definitely fragile that's why I give her so much grace.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 01:57:46 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 01:44:07 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:58:08 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:46:44 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:20:18 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 12:10:10 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:07:39 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:06:00 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 11:41:30 AMI've been hearing some things I won't repeat here. Y'all just pray for Queen. Seriously.
Babe, no offense, but how and why would you be hearing anything health related when it comes to the Queens personal business? I hope you are not listening to these ppl on the internet assuming things when half of them dnt have good intentions.

When did I say it was health related?
And u don't know who tf people know.  I have friends who work in the industry and I also have a friend who has friends that work closely with brandy. It's not impossible to be in close quarters with these people, especially when she got regular degular ass mfs on the team like vaughn, silent, etc.  Give me a fckn break :dead:

!!!!
I have friends that know her directly and are in the industry heavy. Brandy is very accessible by industry standards.

This is the same girl who has literally hired fans and gave them her phone number :dead:
I literally just asked a question and said no offense b/c why would anyone working with Brandy be mouthing off to anyone else what is going on in her camp..friend or not...that's a problem to me. You said you heard things and to seriously pray for her which implies it is health related whether it was a physical or mental illness...why else would you write that? Don't play in my face like I'm dumb.

And dnt nobody on this forum have access to her like that besides Silent b/c if you did I highly doubt you would be writing ur thoughts and opinions on a blog that Brandy can give two fucks about.

I said I heard things and to pray. None of us know what is going on for sure. What's wrong with saying to pray for her just in case?

That doesn't imply anything specific. It COULD be health related, or she could be going through a tough time. Do we only pray for people regarding health reasons?

You ASSUMED it was about health. Nothing in my post implied that.
I pray for her all the time baby so I don't need instructions. You did imply that something was wrong (b/c everyone is speaking on her weight) and that you had "inside scoop" when we all know you don't know nathan. What tough time would she be going through when she just finished a successful tour, released her memoir, headlined Essence Fest/Roots Picnic/Malta and has been honored with multiple awards??



Implying something could be going on doesn't automatically mean it's about her health. That's where your mind went with it.

Also, do people not go through good and bad things simultaneously? :uhh:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 02:04:33 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 01:57:46 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 01:44:07 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:58:08 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:46:44 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:20:18 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 12:10:10 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:07:39 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:06:00 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 11:41:30 AMI've been hearing some things I won't repeat here. Y'all just pray for Queen. Seriously.
Babe, no offense, but how and why would you be hearing anything health related when it comes to the Queens personal business? I hope you are not listening to these ppl on the internet assuming things when half of them dnt have good intentions.

When did I say it was health related?
And u don't know who tf people know.  I have friends who work in the industry and I also have a friend who has friends that work closely with brandy. It's not impossible to be in close quarters with these people, especially when she got regular degular ass mfs on the team like vaughn, silent, etc.  Give me a fckn break :dead:

!!!!
I have friends that know her directly and are in the industry heavy. Brandy is very accessible by industry standards.

This is the same girl who has literally hired fans and gave them her phone number :dead:
I literally just asked a question and said no offense b/c why would anyone working with Brandy be mouthing off to anyone else what is going on in her camp..friend or not...that's a problem to me. You said you heard things and to seriously pray for her which implies it is health related whether it was a physical or mental illness...why else would you write that? Don't play in my face like I'm dumb.

And dnt nobody on this forum have access to her like that besides Silent b/c if you did I highly doubt you would be writing ur thoughts and opinions on a blog that Brandy can give two fucks about.

I said I heard things and to pray. None of us know what is going on for sure. What's wrong with saying to pray for her just in case?

That doesn't imply anything specific. It COULD be health related, or she could be going through a tough time. Do we only pray for people regarding health reasons?

You ASSUMED it was about health. Nothing in my post implied that.
I pray for her all the time baby so I don't need instructions. You did imply that something was wrong (b/c everyone is speaking on her weight) and that you had "inside scoop" when we all know you don't know nathan. What tough time would she be going through when she just finished a successful tour, released her memoir, headlined Essence Fest/Roots Picnic/Malta and has been honored with multiple awards??



Implying something could be going on doesn't automatically mean it's about her health. That's where your mind went with it.

Also, do people not go through good and bad things simultaneously? :uhh:
Yes bby but that comment just came out of let field to me, that's all. I listen to Bran's powerful words in her speeches and she seems to be doing well, her parents and daughter are in good health, she's booked and busy. Hopefully she rest for a bit, get some carbs,get some good dick and focus on a new album now that them shows are done.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 02:07:34 PM
Outside of the AI, fashions and processed vocals, her vocal choices and musical remixes have been EATINNGG. I love these dramatic performances, just chill on the dancing Queen and let them fine ass niccas behind you do the majority of the work
:blessed:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Quest on July 08, 2026, 02:11:31 PM
I know Queen seems to love dancing these days, but I do miss the era when she'd mostly just stroll across the stage, completely locked into the vocals, and then every so often jump in with the backup dancers for a quick 8-count.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: klappa. on July 08, 2026, 02:16:58 PM
okay i haven't been locked into this thread and i just saw a post showing concern about brandy's health due to her weight loss and I was coming here to inquire. that genuinely never crossed my mind because her weight loss doesn't seem drastic or extreme to me, but to see it being discussed on here as well, i'm kinda like wth. i genuinely hope she isn't dealing with any health related issues. she's already dealing with enough.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 02:17:45 PM
This is all so funny to me.  :plzstop:

Investing this much into other people's lives is crazy.

A lot of you negros are half dead behind your phone/computer screens with a life expiration date
related to your health right now, but want to focus on another person's health/drug use/etc.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 02:32:51 PM
It not just us Revon... She's being dragged all over social media. Do you expect us to sit back and say nothing? It hurts to see someone that you love experience that kind of ridicule and no one trying to help her that particular day.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 02:50:40 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 02:32:51 PMIt not just us Revon... She's being dragged all over social media. Do you expect us to sit back and say nothing? It hurts to see someone that you love experience that kind of ridicule and no one trying to help her that particular day.
Investing is crazy.  She posted CRAZY looking pics online and people are discussing as people do.  When u sign up for this celebrity life,  u sign up for the good and the bad. Brandy looks sickly and crazy and I'm not mincing words on the matter.  The same way I'm not invested when Kelly Osborne pics were posted and I said she looks crazy and near death. Some of yall need to grow up :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 02:56:37 PM
And yea this aint some BSOURCE thing.  Brandy looks TF crazy in not mincing words on the matter. and it got shit to do with just some "bad hair day" The people are talking and rightfully so imo

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DahLZtMx_rW/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dah00WSkhNX/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DagvBTqth6c/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DaiCGbcNLj-/
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 02:58:27 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 02:04:33 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 01:57:46 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 01:44:07 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:58:08 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:46:44 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:20:18 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 12:10:10 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 12:07:39 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 12:06:00 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 11:41:30 AMI've been hearing some things I won't repeat here. Y'all just pray for Queen. Seriously.
Babe, no offense, but how and why would you be hearing anything health related when it comes to the Queens personal business? I hope you are not listening to these ppl on the internet assuming things when half of them dnt have good intentions.

When did I say it was health related?
And u don't know who tf people know.  I have friends who work in the industry and I also have a friend who has friends that work closely with brandy. It's not impossible to be in close quarters with these people, especially when she got regular degular ass mfs on the team like vaughn, silent, etc.  Give me a fckn break :dead:

!!!!
I have friends that know her directly and are in the industry heavy. Brandy is very accessible by industry standards.

This is the same girl who has literally hired fans and gave them her phone number :dead:
I literally just asked a question and said no offense b/c why would anyone working with Brandy be mouthing off to anyone else what is going on in her camp..friend or not...that's a problem to me. You said you heard things and to seriously pray for her which implies it is health related whether it was a physical or mental illness...why else would you write that? Don't play in my face like I'm dumb.

And dnt nobody on this forum have access to her like that besides Silent b/c if you did I highly doubt you would be writing ur thoughts and opinions on a blog that Brandy can give two fucks about.

I said I heard things and to pray. None of us know what is going on for sure. What's wrong with saying to pray for her just in case?

That doesn't imply anything specific. It COULD be health related, or she could be going through a tough time. Do we only pray for people regarding health reasons?

You ASSUMED it was about health. Nothing in my post implied that.
I pray for her all the time baby so I don't need instructions. You did imply that something was wrong (b/c everyone is speaking on her weight) and that you had "inside scoop" when we all know you don't know nathan. What tough time would she be going through when she just finished a successful tour, released her memoir, headlined Essence Fest/Roots Picnic/Malta and has been honored with multiple awards??



Implying something could be going on doesn't automatically mean it's about her health. That's where your mind went with it.

Also, do people not go through good and bad things simultaneously? :uhh:
Yes bby but that comment just came out of let field to me, that's all. I listen to Bran's powerful words in her speeches and she seems to be doing well, her parents and daughter are in good health, she's booked and busy. Hopefully she rest for a bit, get some carbs,get some good dick and focus on a new album now that them shows are done.

I get it. I hope all is good with her too, but something clearly doesn't feel right.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 03:00:35 PM
Quote from: ReVonIsMine on July 08, 2026, 02:17:45 PMInvesting this much into other people's lives is crazy.

We're all literally on a Brandy board... :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 03:01:57 PM
https://www.brandysource.net/index.php?topic=115508.msg3088248#msg3088248

Why you so invested in Ray J's life?

(https://i.ibb.co/CWp5GQs/9SWyZQT.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on July 08, 2026, 03:15:06 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 03:01:57 PMhttps://www.brandysource.net/index.php?topic=115508.msg3088248#msg3088248

Why you so invested in Ray J's life?

(https://i.ibb.co/CWp5GQs/9SWyZQT.gif)
:omf:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 03:20:05 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 03:01:57 PMhttps://www.brandysource.net/index.php?topic=115508.msg3088248#msg3088248

Why you so invested in Ray J's life?

(https://i.ibb.co/CWp5GQs/9SWyZQT.gif)


You had fun finding that and TRYING to prove a point. This is not the same. At all. But thanks for the investment!


You kinda gagged me with:

Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 03:00:35 PMWe're all literally on a Brandy board... :dead:

You could have left it there and won.  :dead: 
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on July 08, 2026, 03:25:22 PM
Can somebody lock this thread?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 03:25:32 PM
Quote from: ReVonIsMine on July 08, 2026, 03:20:05 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 03:01:57 PMhttps://www.brandysource.net/index.php?topic=115508.msg3088248#msg3088248

Why you so invested in Ray J's life?

(https://i.ibb.co/CWp5GQs/9SWyZQT.gif)


You had fun finding that and TRYING to prove a point. This is not the same. At all.


You kinda gagged me with:

Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 03:00:35 PMWe're all literally on a Brandy board... :dead:

You could have left it there and won.  :dead:

It took less than 30 seconds to find that. How's it different?

(https://i.ibb.co/CWp5GQs/9SWyZQT.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 03:26:01 PM
And yes, I know I won and you're gagged.

(https://i.ibb.co/CWp5GQs/9SWyZQT.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 03:28:39 PM
I don't do too many back and fourth exchanges on here. You got it Kali.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 03:32:05 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 03:01:57 PMhttps://www.brandysource.net/index.php?topic=115508.msg3088248#msg3088248

Why you so invested in Ray J's life?

(https://i.ibb.co/CWp5GQs/9SWyZQT.gif)


Gccccfsrhnnnmm that gif
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 03:44:12 PM
makin some finger sandwiches guys
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 03:48:06 PM
im dominican today so they're spicy :woohoo:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 03:49:15 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on July 08, 2026, 03:25:22 PMCan somebody lock Nicki fat ass up
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 03:51:51 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 03:26:01 PMAnd yes, I know I won and you're gagged.

(https://i.ibb.co/CWp5GQs/9SWyZQT.gif)
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 03:32:05 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 03:01:57 PMhttps://www.brandysource.net/index.php?topic=115508.msg3088248#msg3088248

Why you so invested in Ray J's life?

(https://i.ibb.co/CWp5GQs/9SWyZQT.gif)


Gccccfsrhnnnmm that gif
:plzstop: givin Mary Cosby tease
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 08, 2026, 04:00:06 PM
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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 04:10:08 PM
 :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on July 08, 2026, 04:10:25 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/DaiyisIkvcD/?igsh=MXd2ZDJtanN1b2poeQ==
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 04:24:48 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 03:49:15 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on July 08, 2026, 03:25:22 PMCan somebody lock Nicki fat ass up


 :kii:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 04:26:35 PM
 :ummwhat:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 04:27:45 PM
Quote from: bby ddy on July 08, 2026, 04:00:06 PM(https://i.postimg.cc/38xLkLGB/87C51E1F-A534-4632-A9C9-4D18ED27AADA.png)
:dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 08, 2026, 04:30:17 PM
Quote from: bby ddy on July 08, 2026, 04:00:06 PM(https://i.postimg.cc/38xLkLGB/87C51E1F-A534-4632-A9C9-4D18ED27AADA.png)
:kii:  :kii:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Gilgamesh. on July 08, 2026, 04:31:10 PM
Guys this is A LOT for a bad wig/outfit  :plzstop:

Brandy was fat and wearing Da Brat's hands me downs for nearly 2 years and wasn't getting dragged as much as she is in the last two days? wtf  :uhh:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 04:33:11 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on July 08, 2026, 04:31:10 PMGuys this is A LOT for a bad wig/outfit  :plzstop:

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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 08, 2026, 04:35:13 PM
It ain't just the wig and outfit.

It's the weight also. Brandy's back to the size she used to be where you could see the bones in her chest :uhh:

No ma'am
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: L0NZ. on July 08, 2026, 04:40:47 PM
Whoa. Unless those pics are edited, this is alarming. She looks like that boy just picked her up from the hospital.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: L0NZ. on July 08, 2026, 04:41:37 PM
Hopefully she's healthy overall and just overdid it on some GLP mess or whatever
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 08, 2026, 04:46:15 PM
Guys, I think Brandy has BDD.

Body Dysmorphia Disorder.

Wouldn't be too surprising since she's struggled with her weight since she was young.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 04:52:47 PM
 :plzstop:  :kii:  :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Summertime on July 08, 2026, 04:56:34 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on July 08, 2026, 04:31:10 PMGuys this is A LOT for a bad wig/outfit  :plzstop:

Brandy was fat and wearing Da Brat's hands me downs for nearly 2 years and wasn't getting dragged as much as she is in the last two days? wtf  :uhh:

It is the weight and the wigs and clothing making it extra noticeable. It is a lot of ppl on social media concerned and think she might be seriously ill.
She got herself in convos like Ariana.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 04:58:58 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on July 08, 2026, 04:31:10 PMGuys this is A LOT for a bad wig/outfit  :plzstop:

Brandy was fat and wearing Da Brat's hands me downs for nearly 2 years and wasn't getting dragged as much as she is in the last two days? wtf  :uhh:
The clothing choices have always been bad but she was never fat baby! Mama had titties, thighs and ass
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 05:01:46 PM
Quote from: M-Rocka on July 08, 2026, 04:10:25 PMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DaiyisIkvcD/?igsh=MXd2ZDJtanN1b2poeQ==
Y'all got the kween editing her pics tf down, leading with a cover photo from the other day and playing Saving All My Love
:hmph:
My poor baby
Can we let her live
Can weeeee let her livvvee
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: L0NZ. on July 08, 2026, 05:03:18 PM
Whatever was causing her to look pregnant and caused "futbaw" keeps weight on her, so maybe she GLP's it, but being so active and busy accelerates the weight loss to this point. There was a pic I saw in the thread, in one of the insta slides, you can see the bones in her ARMS

JUST a theory. Don't kill me
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 05:07:29 PM
Well, I personally like the homage to Nightmare Before Christmas look, as some commenters are calling it!

 :scrumptious:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 08, 2026, 05:08:41 PM
teeth are about to decorate the floor
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Marilyn on July 08, 2026, 05:10:36 PM
It's the busy schedule. She also filmed a movie right before the tour kicked off, and she will do press for her new Disney movie next week. We love you Bran.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 05:16:00 PM
Seeing the pics from that event makes me really sad. Like, almost tearing up kind of sad...  :'(

I've loved this girl for most of my life and want nothing but good for her.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 05:16:18 PM
And a new album

(https://i.ibb.co/CWp5GQs/9SWyZQT.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 05:30:35 PM
I hope she takes her sweet time like she always does with any future album projects.
Hopefully a 2030 release. Make sure it's perfect.

Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on July 08, 2026, 05:35:43 PM
Quote from: Summertime on July 06, 2026, 11:21:11 PMBring in a new team please kween. Now she is about to go viral for the wig. There should be checks and balances aka some one keeping it real with her on her team. Autotune mic for performances and the wig should have been vetoed
Congrats on her honor though. I would like to hear a blues album from her especially since the Sip created it
Here we go. Blame the "team"

If anything, the STARS are to blame..:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on July 08, 2026, 05:39:25 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on July 08, 2026, 04:31:10 PMGuys this is A LOT for a bad wig/outfit  :plzstop:

Brandy was fat and wearing Da Brat's hands me downs for nearly 2 years and wasn't getting dragged as much as she is in the last two days? wtf  :uhh:
!!!!!!!!!!  :uhh:  :uhh:

It's ALOT. And I'm rarely ever against a good lashing.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 05:40:47 PM
Quote from: ReVonIsMine on July 08, 2026, 05:30:35 PMI hope she takes her sweet time like she always does with any future album projects.
Hopefully a 2030 release. Make sure it's perfect.


Girl for what?? The album to sale 2 copies and be heavily auto-tuned? She needs a new album by the top of next year and it doesn't need to sound like full moon but the quality needs to be that of a Full Moon...we need a modern classic
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 05:42:49 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on July 08, 2026, 05:35:43 PM
Quote from: Summertime on July 06, 2026, 11:21:11 PMBring in a new team please kween. Now she is about to go viral for the wig. There should be checks and balances aka some one keeping it real with her on her team. Autotune mic for performances and the wig should have been vetoed
Congrats on her honor though. I would like to hear a blues album from her especially since the Sip created it
Here we go. Blame the "team"

If anything, the STARS are to blame..:
I'm always gonna blame the team baby
That hair stylist had some wyt boy making them ice blonde braids...had my girl up there in that kanekalon party city wig
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Porcelain Rose on July 08, 2026, 05:52:12 PM
Quote from: ReVonIsMine on July 08, 2026, 05:30:35 PMI hope she takes her sweet time like she always does with any future album projects.
Hopefully a 2030 release. Make sure it's perfect.


is this a joke?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Porcelain Rose on July 08, 2026, 05:57:26 PM
People are doing too much.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 06:14:10 PM
Keep em fuming Bran!!! Let's push the album to 2032 for the extra critical fans who like to dissect you to a pulp!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 06:40:43 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 05:16:00 PMSeeing the pics from that event makes me really sad. Like, almost tearing up kind of sad...  :'(


!!!!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on July 08, 2026, 06:43:19 PM
Brandy has a history of whenever she's feeling "VERY" inspired, productive, and confident, she takes it to an EXTREME. She's probably not eating, resting, and taking care of herself cuz she's on a high. And then as usual, eventually falls into a state of silence (depression) and disappears for months.

Is she having a manic episode?... we don't know. But we do know history... and know that she has a pattern... I'm learning to be a LOT more patient and tender with Brandy. I've been really impressed and PROUD of Brandy lately and know that's she's super sensitive... I just don't want her to shut down right now. People are so cruel..
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on July 08, 2026, 06:44:44 PM
!!!! I'm literally tearing up. Not cuz of the pics but cuz of how mean people are to her...
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on July 08, 2026, 06:52:49 PM
ALLL this criticism and nitpicking on everything... Bey can FART on a track and release an old ass song off her iPod SHUFFLE, and yall will sit n act like it's the best thing since Charlie Kirk got gunned down.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 06:54:17 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 08, 2026, 06:40:43 PM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 08, 2026, 05:16:00 PMSeeing the pics from that event makes me really sad. Like, almost tearing up kind of sad...  :'(


!!!!

I read her, but Brandy is legit MY FAVE. Something happening to her would break my heart. I sincerely hope she's good.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on July 08, 2026, 06:54:29 PM
Fuck it. I wanna FIGHT.

 :nowgorl:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on July 08, 2026, 07:46:36 PM
Quote from: ReVonIsMine on July 08, 2026, 06:14:10 PMKeep em fuming Bran!!! Let's push the album to 2032 for the extra critical fans who like to dissect you to a pulp!
Stop being a fag
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on July 08, 2026, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 05:42:49 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on July 08, 2026, 05:35:43 PM
Quote from: Summertime on July 06, 2026, 11:21:11 PMBring in a new team please kween. Now she is about to go viral for the wig. There should be checks and balances aka some one keeping it real with her on her team. Autotune mic for performances and the wig should have been vetoed
Congrats on her honor though. I would like to hear a blues album from her especially since the Sip created it
Here we go. Blame the "team"

If anything, the STARS are to blame..:
I'm always gonna blame the team baby
That hair stylist had some wyt boy making them ice blonde braids...had my girl up there in that kanekalon party city wig
Can't believe they held her down by her hands and feet to do it
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 08, 2026, 08:19:44 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on July 08, 2026, 06:43:19 PMBrandy has a history of whenever she's feeling "VERY" inspired, productive, and confident, she takes it to an EXTREME. She's probably not eating, resting, and taking care of herself cuz she's on a high. And then as usual, eventually falls into a state of silence (depression) and disappears for months.

Is she having a manic episode?... we don't know. But we do know history... and know that she has a pattern... I'm learning to be a LOT more patient and tender with Brandy. I've been really impressed and PROUD of Brandy lately and know that's she's super sensitive... I just don't want her to shut down right now. People are so cruel..

This.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 10:47:01 PM
 :plzstop:  :kii:  :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 10:53:21 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 08, 2026, 05:40:47 PM
Quote from: ReVonIsMine on July 08, 2026, 05:30:35 PMI hope she takes her sweet time like she always does with any future album projects.
Hopefully a 2030 release. Make sure it's perfect.


Girl for what?? The album to sale 2 copies and be heavily auto-tuned? She needs a new album by the top of next year and it doesn't need to sound like full moon but the quality needs to be that of a Full Moon...we need a modern classic
Good luck to ya with that!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Rxxf on July 09, 2026, 12:38:39 AM
I'm hoping Brandy is good — health wise. And there is nothing serious going on for real.

But if this is just her trying to slim and fit — I know someone tells her she's at her most healthiest and beautiful with WEIGHT. I noticed that she shows more skin now — since the weight loss. VS showing none when she had more weight.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: NEW MOON on July 09, 2026, 02:09:28 AM
I hope Brandy is good.

As someone else suggested, it does seem she struggles with overstimulation and then eventual burnout and it becomes a cycle.

And then add the obsession with perfection, overstocking, overproducing..

I think if she stripped everything down and just gave an album with more songs like "Here Me"...it may actually calm a lot of that excess creative energy.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 09, 2026, 12:41:27 PM
I think Brandy is good, just a case of stress and being overworked and it reflects in her weight. I'm tired of babying her, we seen this before and honestly, she knows better. This is a case of a bad hair/wardrobe day that went public and gone left

What she needs is a well deserved vacation to relax, celebrate her latest accomplishments, and tbh some romance. Sis needs a Stella Got Her Groove Back or hoe phase b/c she's too beautiful and successful to still be stuck in her head and insecure about shit.

Get dicked down, feel beautiful, and just put some fly shit on...
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: KingOfHearts on July 09, 2026, 01:20:21 PM
Quote from: Harlem on July 09, 2026, 12:41:27 PMI think Brandy is good, just a case of stress and being overworked and it reflects in her weight. I'm tired of babying her, we seen this before and honestly, she knows better. This is a case of a bad hair/wardrobe day that went public and gone left

What she needs is a well deserved vacation to relax, celebrate her latest accomplishments, and tbh some romance. Sis needs a Stella Got Her Groove Back or hoe phase b/c she's too beautiful and successful to still be stuck in her head and insecure about shit.

Get dicked down, feel beautiful, and just put some fly shit on...

Facts!!
I just want her to look healthy her being this thin ages her drastically, and the hippie style of dressing needs to go.  :melmel:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 09, 2026, 02:22:43 PM
Quote from: Harlem on July 09, 2026, 12:41:27 PMI think Brandy is good, just a case of stress and being overworked and it reflects in her weight. I'm tired of babying her, we seen this before and honestly, she knows better. This is a case of a bad hair/wardrobe day that went public and gone left

What she needs is a well deserved vacation to relax, celebrate her latest accomplishments, and tbh some romance. Sis needs a Stella Got Her Groove Back or hoe phase b/c she's too beautiful and successful to still be stuck in her head and insecure about shit.

Get dicked down, feel beautiful, and just put some fly shit on...

This ain't never gonna happen. Brandy seems to have given up on love smh

Thank God Monica is around to convince her otherwise.

I've seen a couple interviews Mons saying she should date. Even on the tour that was a topic while they were on stage
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 09, 2026, 02:38:51 PM
No issues with this. The mug is tea, but still... Bran gain a lil bit of damn weight back.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DalJhFdidDb/?igsh=NndyamttcDdraThx (https://www.instagram.com/p/DalJhFdidDb/?igsh=NndyamttcDdraThx)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 09, 2026, 02:43:00 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 09, 2026, 02:22:43 PM
Quote from: Harlem on July 09, 2026, 12:41:27 PMI think Brandy is good, just a case of stress and being overworked and it reflects in her weight. I'm tired of babying her, we seen this before and honestly, she knows better. This is a case of a bad hair/wardrobe day that went public and gone left

What she needs is a well deserved vacation to relax, celebrate her latest accomplishments, and tbh some romance. Sis needs a Stella Got Her Groove Back or hoe phase b/c she's too beautiful and successful to still be stuck in her head and insecure about shit.

Get dicked down, feel beautiful, and just put some fly shit on...

This ain't never gonna happen. Brandy seems to have given up on love smh

Thank God Monica is around to convince her otherwise.

I've seen a couple interviews Mons saying she should date. Even on the tour that was a topic while they were on stage

Nah it's possible. I want her to find love, Brandy has always been a relationships girl, maybe for the wrong reasons and lessons needed to be learned on her end but she's still worthy of it and receiving love from someone who she deserves. If anything I want more Monica's in Brandy's corner, she needs a good group of girlfriends who can uplift her and make her feel safe & seen.

She's been giving lone wolf for a while
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 09, 2026, 03:20:42 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 09, 2026, 02:38:51 PMNo issues with this. The mug is tea, but still... Bran gain a lil bit of damn weight back.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DalJhFdidDb/?igsh=NndyamttcDdraThx (https://www.instagram.com/p/DalJhFdidDb/?igsh=NndyamttcDdraThx)
This whole long ass caption for this basic first Sunday outfit??? And then talking about "live" performance and a dream that lived in my head for so many years?? Girl you could've been performing this song in a fvckn couture gown and called it a day. Yeah I can't, Bran is the issue.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 09, 2026, 08:49:37 PM
Quote from: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 05:30:35 PMI hope she takes her sweet time like she always does with any future album projects.
Hopefully a 2030 release. Make sure it's perfect.


Quote from: ReVon on July 08, 2026, 06:14:10 PMKeep em fuming Bran!!! Let's push the album to 2032 for the extra critical fans who like to dissect you to a pulp!

IN THE NAME OF JESUS I PRAY! Amen.  :scrumptious:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 10, 2026, 12:08:11 AM
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dal-FrfOl6N/
This girl is WEIRD!  :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 10, 2026, 12:13:05 AM
She looks like her feelings are hurt. This is what she gets. She needs more of these kind of moments to humble her.
Love her but yeah!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 10, 2026, 11:19:06 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 10, 2026, 12:08:11 AMhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/Dal-FrfOl6N/
This girl is WEIRD!  :dead:

She is really dragging this. Looking for a moment.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 10, 2026, 11:23:55 AM
I didn't know Tamar was that pathetic tbh
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on July 10, 2026, 11:29:56 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Danf95MlIRM/?img_index=16&igsh=ZDdhMTRwcDh5bjIx

:ohwow:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 10, 2026, 11:44:49 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 10, 2026, 11:19:06 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 10, 2026, 12:08:11 AMhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/Dal-FrfOl6N/
This girl is WEIRD!  :dead:

She is really dragging this. Looking for a moment.
!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 10, 2026, 12:24:17 PM
Ray J left a comment under a instagram blog yesterday regarding this Brandy chatter.

He said she's 1000% good health wise and don't need no damn prayers. :plzstop:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D1g9mmynF/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justice Jackson on July 10, 2026, 12:31:50 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 10, 2026, 12:24:17 PMRay J made a post today or yesterday regarding this Brandy chatter.

He said she's 1000% good health wise and don't need no damn prayers. :plzstop:

I wish we could listen to him but he claims he himself is going to die every week
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 10, 2026, 12:33:10 PM
Oh RAY J!!!! OK WHEW! Cause he's normal and credible.  Are they even speaking this week? I really think dumb is spreading like an epidemic Stfu :omf:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Gilgamesh. on July 10, 2026, 04:31:11 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 10, 2026, 12:24:17 PMRay J left a comment under a instagram blog yesterday regarding this Brandy chatter.

He said she's 1000% good health wise and don't need no damn prayers. :plzstop:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D1g9mmynF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I'm so happy to be reading this. You guys had me genuinely worried  :uhh:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Jon on July 10, 2026, 07:15:22 PM
Surprised by the negative reactions to essence honestly on social media. 

I think its her movements and dancing are so over exaggerated. There is no need to do all that movement during when you touch me lol
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 10, 2026, 08:17:04 PM
Quote from: M-Rocka on July 10, 2026, 11:29:56 AMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Danf95MlIRM/?img_index=16&igsh=ZDdhMTRwcDh5bjIx

:ohwow:

A perfect example of her at her new weight but looks well put together! No one would've dragged her if she didn't come out in that cornrow wig that wasn't properly installed and her Whole Foods run fit
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 10, 2026, 08:21:01 PM
Now this shit right here is out fkn rageous!

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1M6516J4iT/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 10, 2026, 08:47:34 PM
I saw that but I didn't wanna post that here
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: klappa. on July 10, 2026, 08:57:46 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 10, 2026, 08:47:34 PMI saw that but I didn't wanna post that here
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Porcelain Rose on July 10, 2026, 08:59:56 PM
Jesus
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 10, 2026, 09:19:57 PM
They are only going so hard cause they know Brandy is not the type to pop off.
I know it's pissing me tf off at this point. It's not even that serious to be doing all of this.
Being a celebrity is hell for real.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 10, 2026, 10:03:40 PM
Quote from: klappa. on July 10, 2026, 08:57:46 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 10, 2026, 08:47:34 PMI saw that but I didn't wanna post that here
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: The definition on July 11, 2026, 01:18:16 AM
Quote from: ReVon on July 10, 2026, 08:21:01 PMNow this shit right here is out fkn rageous!

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1M6516J4iT/?mibextid=wwXIfr
whoever did this needs to go to the hottest place in hell.....alot  of Brandy haters seem to be upset by the recent good press she's been getting, especially from since the successful tour last year. Society has some miserable people
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 05:58:16 AM
Such a difference
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ88omLFzbC/
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 11, 2026, 08:10:04 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 05:58:16 AMSuch a difference
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ88omLFzbC/

This is the quality I expect from her just all around
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: BetterAngels on July 11, 2026, 09:01:30 AM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 11, 2026, 08:10:04 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 05:58:16 AMSuch a difference
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ88omLFzbC/

This is the quality I expect from her just all around

How many years ago is this?  Ya'll are just miserable  :plzstop: 
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Rxxf on July 11, 2026, 09:42:39 AM
This too shall pass.

Brandy has dealt with more heavier things.

She will gain the weight back — and resemble the healthier looking version of herself.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 11, 2026, 10:19:50 AM
Quote from: Rxxf on July 11, 2026, 09:42:39 AMThis too shall pass.

Brandy has dealt with more heavier things.

She will gain the weight back — and resemble the healthier looking version of herself.

This size on Bran >

https://x.com/homme_daffaires/status/2011955928946323769?s=46 (https://x.com/homme_daffaires/status/2011955928946323769?s=46)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on July 11, 2026, 10:31:16 AM
Quote from: Jon on July 10, 2026, 07:15:22 PMSurprised by the negative reactions to essence honestly on social media.

I think its her movements and dancing are so over exaggerated. There is no need to do all that movement during when you touch me lol

It really showcases the lipping. It's not convincing and it doesn't connect. Love my Queen, but maybe this shit will help STOP the mess
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 10:39:21 AM
 :ummwhat:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 11, 2026, 12:09:14 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 11, 2026, 08:10:04 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 05:58:16 AMSuch a difference
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ88omLFzbC/

This is the quality I expect from her just all around

!!!!

Agreed! This was a perfect balance of everything
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 12:24:03 PM
Brandy said ok yall called me ugly ENOUGH!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DaqKrUplBaL/

She had to do a PR photoshoot :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 12:30:50 PM
oh my fucking god
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 12:34:03 PM
im fuckin SHAKING

givin me GODfrodisiac mixed with a sprinkle of HUMAN


Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 12:35:06 PM
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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 12:41:55 PM
and BITCH a DASH of Full Moon teas!

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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 12:43:16 PM
bitch im CRUMBLING

how fucking DAR E you
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on July 11, 2026, 12:44:20 PM
Ghan is a vampire  :ohwow:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 12:46:01 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 12:24:03 PMBrandy said ok yall called me ugly ENOUGH!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DaqKrUplBaL/

She had to do a PR photoshoot :dead:
Come of Afrodisiac tease!!
I hope she's okay, you know those words and videos got to her if she had to do a whole photoshoot. Ppl were being extremely mean and I don't agree with the videos, narratives and conspiracies being posted. Only thing I want is for Bran to get her weight up and take pride in her appearance...Bran comes out the house looking any type of way and it's crazy to me.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: DrewBabyLove on July 11, 2026, 12:46:47 PM
Yes BRANDY
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: DrewBabyLove on July 11, 2026, 12:47:42 PM
Be strong. The noise is just that. Noise.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 12:48:55 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 11, 2026, 08:10:04 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 05:58:16 AMSuch a difference
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ88omLFzbC/

This is the quality I expect from her just all around
She definitively gave quality and bigger budget for 2026 Essence Fest...the show overall was good y'all. It's just the lipping and dramatic movements that are annoying but the vocals, arrangements and parts of the creative direction are better to me than this performance...Bran had her whole kewchie out, kewchie juice just flying all over the stage
:omgwatshappening:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 12:53:00 PM
Yea, she was definitely hurt.  That caption said it all but the photoshoot to show yall BUT WAIT! Im not ugly yall! SEE! :omf:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 12:54:13 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 12:48:55 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 11, 2026, 08:10:04 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 05:58:16 AMSuch a difference
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ88omLFzbC/

This is the quality I expect from her just all around
She definitively gave quality and bigger budget for 2026 Essence Fest...the show overall was good y'all. It's just the lipping and dramatic movements that are annoying but the vocals, arrangements and parts of the creative direction are better to me than this performance...Bran had her whole kewchie out, kewchie juice just flying all over the stage
:omgwatshappening:
Idgaf about the budget if she lippin a whole show and if she aint IN IT! her stage presence was MUCH better here
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 11, 2026, 12:59:13 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 12:24:03 PMBrandy said ok yall called me ugly ENOUGH!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DaqKrUplBaL/

She had to do a PR photoshoot :dead:

Stunning I'm glad she did this
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on July 11, 2026, 01:00:41 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 12:24:03 PMBrandy said ok yall called me ugly ENOUGH!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DaqKrUplBaL/

She had to do a PR photoshoot :dead:
Beautiful Queen!

But this also doesn't prove she is well.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 01:06:06 PM
she doesn't owe instagram her medical records or any other extremely personal teas that should remain just that

but she does have the right to speak on the fact that everyone is speaking on HER

in whichever fashion she chooses to. emphasis on FASHION baby

FAH SHAWNNN!!!

(https://media1.tenor.com/m/nkYd4rVq0L4AAAAd/andre-leon-talley-laughing.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 01:08:18 PM
if anything this was an EXTREMELY classy, elegant way to respond

not crashing out on LIVE cursing people out or hopping into comments dragging the gorls

pose, camera go flick and post a nice lil meaningful, thoughtful caption that can be taken a number of different ways.

BITCH i am PROUD
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 01:08:40 PM
and im fucking CRUMBLING
do u SEE her
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 11, 2026, 01:14:46 PM
GORGEOUS :sobusyjetsetter:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on July 11, 2026, 01:18:10 PM
No one said she has to show her medical records, but she also doesn't have to lie to us...
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 11, 2026, 01:35:29 PM
Fro, don't respond :plzstop:

Please... pay IT dust sffsdgfssfddffgg;

Bran looks TF gewd. She's really giving Afrodisiac era
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justice Jackson on July 11, 2026, 01:36:47 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 12:24:03 PMBrandy said ok yall called me ugly ENOUGH!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DaqKrUplBaL/

She had to do a PR photoshoot :dead:
Beautiful
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: The definition on July 11, 2026, 01:40:22 PM
Brandy should stop trying to prove her haters wrong, they'll still hate anyways
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Summertime on July 11, 2026, 02:06:30 PM
The internet lashings got to her. The lesson she needs to finally learn is take pride in her appearance. You are a MF legend and icon.  Singers heard NSN and went into the booth to emulate her down and the copying will never stop.
So always step out looking good even if you just toss your hair into a ponytail and throw on jeans and a white top.
Now maybe this will spark her to reevaluate who is on her team and her mindset of being resistant to change. 

Anyway she looks stunning. If she is going to keep doing wigs they need to not be big and like the one she has on in these pics.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 11, 2026, 02:06:49 PM
Quote from: The definition on July 11, 2026, 01:40:22 PMBrandy should stop trying to prove her haters wrong, they'll still hate anyways

This is true as well
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Gilgamesh. on July 11, 2026, 02:15:34 PM
She looks amazing but I hate that she felt she needed to prove anything.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:21:44 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 12:54:13 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 12:48:55 PM
Quote from: Hatsumomo on July 11, 2026, 08:10:04 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 05:58:16 AMSuch a difference
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ88omLFzbC/

This is the quality I expect from her just all around
She definitively gave quality and bigger budget for 2026 Essence Fest...the show overall was good y'all. It's just the lipping and dramatic movements that are annoying but the vocals, arrangements and parts of the creative direction are better to me than this performance...Bran had her whole kewchie out, kewchie juice just flying all over the stage
:omgwatshappening:
Idgaf about the budget if she lippin a whole show and if she aint IN IT! her stage presence was MUCH better here
Okay, I'm sorry  :blink:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:21:55 PM
tbh we cant say "GHan needs to be out here looking good for cameras" in one breath

and then "why is she worried about what people think? wat is there to prove?" in the next

it's a bit of a condradiction.

if there's nothing to prove then let's just say "girl walk out ur house in flip flops and a shake n go wig. don't step up your wardrobe/hair choices. don't reconsider ur team. cuz u have nothing to prove."

the reality is that it's easy for us to say she should do this and that when we're not on the receiving end of the entire got damn Black internet talking about us.
considering the IMMENSE response and commentary that has been going on for days now about her, how she's handling it is beautiful and commendable, and MATURE.

and Dee am sorry i wanna shut up but i will kill a faggot in here

s
nfisnnisfisinsnfinsfnisfifsnisfnisf :letsmessfag:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:22:29 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 11, 2026, 01:35:29 PMFro, don't respond :plzstop:

Please... pay IT dust sffsdgfssfddffgg;

Bran looks TF gewd. She's really giving Afrodisiac era
Not y'all gagging over an edited photoshoot tease
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:26:11 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:22:29 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 11, 2026, 01:35:29 PMFro, don't respond :plzstop:

Please... pay IT dust sffsdgfssfddffgg;

Bran looks TF gewd. She's really giving Afrodisiac era
Not y'all gagging over an edited photoshoot tease
these pics look like GHan , glammed up.

current weight and all. its giving GODfrodisiac because of her weight + the hair color.

and overall the shoot is giving exactly what she thinks it's giving

not her touched up and filtered downe beyond the point of being able to recognize its her
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: Summertime on July 11, 2026, 02:06:30 PMThe internet lashings got to her. The lesson she needs to finally learn is take pride in her appearance. You are a MF legend and icon.  Singers heard NSN and went into the booth to emulate her down and the copying will never stop.
So always step out looking good even if you just toss your hair into a ponytail and throw on jeans and a white top.
Now maybe this will spark her to reevaluate who is on her team and her mindset of being resistant to change. 

Anyway she looks stunning. If she is going to keep doing wigs they need to not be big and like the one she has on in these pics.
I fully agree with this, Brandy does not take pride in her appearance at all...she dresses any kind of way on and off stage...it's like a false confidence, none of it is believable. I just don't understand why you would be receiving a key to the city and come to the ceremony like that but whatever chile it ain't gone change
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:31:42 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:26:11 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:22:29 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 11, 2026, 01:35:29 PMFro, don't respond :plzstop:

Please... pay IT dust sffsdgfssfddffgg;

Bran looks TF gewd. She's really giving Afrodisiac era
Not y'all gagging over an edited photoshoot tease
these pics look like GHan , glammed up.

current weight and all. its giving GODfrodisiac because of her weight + the hair color.

and overall the shoot is giving exactly what she thinks it's giving

not her touched up and filtered downe beyond the point of being able to recognize its her
It is touched up and filtered down though baby...I would've been more gagged at the message if she took a photoshoot barefaced and dressed how she usually dresses...at least it would've been authentic.

We've seen the unedited stage pics at Essence and even all of these tagged pics that she is in and it's not giving this at all...the main thing is that she's healthy though cause the style ain't gonna change
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Summertime on July 11, 2026, 02:35:04 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: Summertime on July 11, 2026, 02:06:30 PMThe internet lashings got to her. The lesson she needs to finally learn is take pride in her appearance. You are a MF legend and icon.  Singers heard NSN and went into the booth to emulate her down and the copying will never stop.
So always step out looking good even if you just toss your hair into a ponytail and throw on jeans and a white top.
Now maybe this will spark her to reevaluate who is on her team and her mindset of being resistant to change. 

Anyway she looks stunning. If she is going to keep doing wigs they need to not be big and like the one she has on in these pics.
I fully agree with this, Brandy does not take pride in her appearance at all...she dresses any kind of way on and off stage...it's like a false confidence, none of it is believable. I just don't understand why you would be receiving a key to the city and come to the ceremony like that but whatever chile it ain't gone change

I was reading some Mississippians have issues with her rolling up like that bc it was an honor. Some of the comments I read said they felt Brandy didn't take the ceremony seriously bc of her outfit. That video went viral so it was many "I am from McComb" "I'm from the Sip" and "she ___" on pages that posted it. I saw ppl say she looked like she was rolling up to Walmart instead of a beautiful honor.

Brandy operates like she is some regular. Like no you literally are on these executives and singers vision boards since NSN. So you are thee most vital to the game . Why would you roll out the house for years any ol way. Especially when you are doing "Brandy" official events..
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:37:30 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:31:42 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:26:11 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:22:29 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 11, 2026, 01:35:29 PMFro, don't respond :plzstop:

Please... pay IT dust sffsdgfssfddffgg;

Bran looks TF gewd. She's really giving Afrodisiac era
Not y'all gagging over an edited photoshoot tease
these pics look like GHan , glammed up.

current weight and all. its giving GODfrodisiac because of her weight + the hair color.

and overall the shoot is giving exactly what she thinks it's giving

not her touched up and filtered downe beyond the point of being able to recognize its her
It is touched up and filtered down though baby...I would've been more gagged at the message if she took a photoshoot barefaced and dressed how she usually dresses...at least it would've been authentic.

We've seen the unedited stage pics at Essence and even all of these tagged pics that she is in and it's not giving this at all...the main thing is that she's healthy though cause the style ain't gonna change
its a photoshoot. it's supposed to look glossy and finished

not you talking like her recent shoots this year have looked worlds different than the one she just posted

sfnsjsjfjsnfnjsfnjfssjnf

a couple slip ups with a bad wig and the gorls get amnesia. she's BEEN giving us MODEL hun

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYM3CqqDq_E/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2puAJkiBL/
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 02:41:37 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:22:29 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 11, 2026, 01:35:29 PMFro, don't respond :plzstop:

Please... pay IT dust sffsdgfssfddffgg;

Bran looks TF gewd. She's really giving Afrodisiac era
Not y'all gagging over an edited photoshoot tease
now I wasnt gonna say nun but :dead:
Brandy IS beautiful tho so whatever.  I dont harp on her TOO much about her style and shit but that was a lil crazy.  Brandy don't just go outside ANY ol way either
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 02:44:03 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:31:42 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:26:11 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:22:29 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 11, 2026, 01:35:29 PMFro, don't respond :plzstop:

Please... pay IT dust sffsdgfssfddffgg;

Bran looks TF gewd. She's really giving Afrodisiac era
Not y'all gagging over an edited photoshoot tease
these pics look like GHan , glammed up.

current weight and all. its giving GODfrodisiac because of her weight + the hair color.

and overall the shoot is giving exactly what she thinks it's giving

not her touched up and filtered downe beyond the point of being able to recognize its her
It is touched up and filtered down though baby...I would've been more gagged at the message if she took a photoshoot barefaced and dressed how she usually dresses...at least it would've been authentic.

 
THIS TBH!!! That whole script under these glammed up photos  :dead:
If u really ok then take a NATURAL ass photoshoot. Whatever tho,  because I'm glad she heard the criticism.  I want them lip sync lashings to penetrate next
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:45:51 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfZiMqEUKFA
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:50:47 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:45:51 PMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfZiMqEUKFA
:kii:  :kii:  I know ur ass is on muvas payroll. Go bake us a new album bby
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:51:35 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:50:47 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:45:51 PMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfZiMqEUKFA
:kii:  :kii:  I know ur ass is on muvas payroll. Go bake us a new album bby
she pays me in LASHINGS to my fuckin BACK :scrumptious:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:53:22 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 02:44:03 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:31:42 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:26:11 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:22:29 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 11, 2026, 01:35:29 PMFro, don't respond :plzstop:

Please... pay IT dust sffsdgfssfddffgg;

Bran looks TF gewd. She's really giving Afrodisiac era
Not y'all gagging over an edited photoshoot tease
these pics look like GHan , glammed up.

current weight and all. its giving GODfrodisiac because of her weight + the hair color.

and overall the shoot is giving exactly what she thinks it's giving

not her touched up and filtered downe beyond the point of being able to recognize its her
It is touched up and filtered down though baby...I would've been more gagged at the message if she took a photoshoot barefaced and dressed how she usually dresses...at least it would've been authentic.

 
THIS TBH!!! That whole script under these glammed up photos  :dead:
If u really ok then take a NATURAL ass photoshoot. Whatever tho,  because I'm glad she heard the criticism.  I want them lip sync lashings to penetrate next
:plzstop:
I really wonder why she refuses to sing live or give us a band.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Dee on July 11, 2026, 02:54:31 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:45:51 PMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfZiMqEUKFA

!!!
:plzstop:

It's always the gorls on here that's perched and sitting pretty on your IGNORE list.

🪑
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Summertime on July 11, 2026, 03:29:46 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:53:22 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 02:44:03 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:31:42 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 11, 2026, 02:26:11 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:22:29 PM
Quote from: Dee on July 11, 2026, 01:35:29 PMFro, don't respond :plzstop:

Please... pay IT dust sffsdgfssfddffgg;

Bran looks TF gewd. She's really giving Afrodisiac era
Not y'all gagging over an edited photoshoot tease
these pics look like GHan , glammed up.

current weight and all. its giving GODfrodisiac because of her weight + the hair color.

and overall the shoot is giving exactly what she thinks it's giving

not her touched up and filtered downe beyond the point of being able to recognize its her
It is touched up and filtered down though baby...I would've been more gagged at the message if she took a photoshoot barefaced and dressed how she usually dresses...at least it would've been authentic.

 
THIS TBH!!! That whole script under these glammed up photos  :dead:
If u really ok then take a NATURAL ass photoshoot. Whatever tho,  because I'm glad she heard the criticism.  I want them lip sync lashings to penetrate next
:plzstop:
I really wonder why she refuses to sing live or give us a band.

& why she likes giving robotic vocals. WYTM is a universal song so one we love and non fans love.
Social media was disgusted she messed that up with AI vocals.
As she combs through the lashings I really hope them robotic vocal lashings make her rethink things.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: JCJ on July 11, 2026, 03:52:35 PM
Y'all ok
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: NEW MOON on July 11, 2026, 04:15:58 PM
Brandy can't win for losing. Sheesh.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on July 11, 2026, 05:47:09 PM
What the fuck, guys...  :disgusted:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: GYNandTONIC on July 11, 2026, 06:07:54 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 05:58:16 AMSuch a difference
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ88omLFzbC/

It's interesting when people post her old performances (not you in particular) because I recall the fans dragging her for those too. Whether it's Beggin & Pleading, BET Honors, or old show clips.

Many performances I can go back and see they were live, but at the time she was accused of lipping. There were complaints about her image. But these things are resurfacing as examples of what she should get back to.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on July 11, 2026, 06:20:05 PM
Quote from: GYNandTONIC on July 11, 2026, 06:07:54 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 05:58:16 AMSuch a difference
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ88omLFzbC/

It's interesting when people post her old performances (not you in particular) because I recall the fans dragging her for those too. Whether it's Beggin & Pleading, BET Honors, or old show clips.

Many performances I can go back and see they were live, but at the time she was accused of lipping. There were complaints about her image. But these things are resurfacing as examples of what she should get back to.
Her "B&P" and BET honors performance were both lipped
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 06:23:19 PM
Quote from: GYNandTONIC on July 11, 2026, 06:07:54 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 05:58:16 AMSuch a difference
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ88omLFzbC/

It's interesting when people post her old performances (not you in particular) because I recall the fans dragging her for those too. Whether it's Beggin & Pleading, BET Honors, or old show clips.

Many performances I can go back and see they were live, but at the time she was accused of lipping. There were complaints about her image. But these things are resurfacing as examples of what she should get back to.
Yea she was lipping here too but it wasn't ALL lipping like it pretty much is now
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 06:24:12 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on July 11, 2026, 06:20:05 PM
Quote from: GYNandTONIC on July 11, 2026, 06:07:54 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 05:58:16 AMSuch a difference
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ88omLFzbC/

It's interesting when people post her old performances (not you in particular) because I recall the fans dragging her for those too. Whether it's Beggin & Pleading, BET Honors, or old show clips.

Many performances I can go back and see they were live, but at the time she was accused of lipping. There were complaints about her image. But these things are resurfacing as examples of what she should get back to.
Her "B&P" and BET honors performance were both lipped
I hate to have to agree but they were but idgaf because they were OUTSTANDING! Specifically B&P
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 06:26:27 PM
I know Brandy's voice isn't built for a BUNCH of rough singing but I'd love a full performance of THIS kinda singing
https://youtube.com/shorts/tJsZ6DROejI
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 06:30:34 PM
Why she don't do these anymore?  :'(

https://youtu.be/i-wLo_2wvP8

1:22 will we ever get THAT again?  :ermm:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 08:05:41 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on July 11, 2026, 06:20:05 PM
Quote from: GYNandTONIC on July 11, 2026, 06:07:54 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 11, 2026, 05:58:16 AMSuch a difference
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ88omLFzbC/

It's interesting when people post her old performances (not you in particular) because I recall the fans dragging her for those too. Whether it's Beggin & Pleading, BET Honors, or old show clips.

Many performances I can go back and see they were live, but at the time she was accused of lipping. There were complaints about her image. But these things are resurfacing as examples of what she should get back to.
Her "B&P" and BET honors performance were both lipped
The BET honors might've been but what makes you say the B&P one was?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 08:07:43 PM
Wasn't she trying to lip the DC Orchestra performance but was apparently under the weather and wanted backgrounds and they clocked her tea....chile don't make me mad again.

Frank been here for all the shenanigans
 :justabit: 
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justaway_ on July 11, 2026, 08:11:10 PM
jjjjjj y'all do too much.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justice Jackson on July 11, 2026, 08:55:15 PM
Quote from: Summertime on July 11, 2026, 02:35:04 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 11, 2026, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: Summertime on July 11, 2026, 02:06:30 PMThe internet lashings got to her. The lesson she needs to finally learn is take pride in her appearance. You are a MF legend and icon.  Singers heard NSN and went into the booth to emulate her down and the copying will never stop.
So always step out looking good even if you just toss your hair into a ponytail and throw on jeans and a white top.
Now maybe this will spark her to reevaluate who is on her team and her mindset of being resistant to change. 

Anyway she looks stunning. If she is going to keep doing wigs they need to not be big and like the one she has on in these pics.
I fully agree with this, Brandy does not take pride in her appearance at all...she dresses any kind of way on and off stage...it's like a false confidence, none of it is believable. I just don't understand why you would be receiving a key to the city and come to the ceremony like that but whatever chile it ain't gone change

I was reading some Mississippians have issues with her rolling up like that bc it was an honor. Some of the comments I read said they felt Brandy didn't take the ceremony seriously bc of her outfit. That video went viral so it was many "I am from McComb" "I'm from the Sip" and "she ___" on pages that posted it. I saw ppl say she looked like she was rolling up to Walmart instead of a beautiful honor.

Brandy operates like she is some regular. Like no you literally are on these executives and singers vision boards since NSN. So you are thee most vital to the game . Why would you roll out the house for years any ol way. Especially when you are doing "Brandy" official events..

I was surprised and annoyed that she showed up looking like that because she had just done essence. Mccomb is not far from new Orleans at all and she had access to any stylists and glam she could have wanted. Her make up was not even done right..and like.. Syrai can even do make up better than that. The weight thing would have been a non factor with some attention to detail

So while people may be doing too much, this was a senseless misstep (as usual) that even she felt the need to do pr behind
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Marilyn on July 11, 2026, 10:01:39 PM
I knew she was going to pop out with a SICKENING photoshoot after all of this. Love the gold ensemble and brownish-orange hair. Let's go Bran!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justaway_ on July 11, 2026, 11:26:19 PM
yeah shut the purple mooners down, Bran!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 12, 2026, 03:56:01 AM
Quote from: Justaway_ on July 11, 2026, 08:11:10 PMjjjjjj y'all do too much.
and after all that

(https://media1.tenor.com/m/HdUXJgs4oxYAAAAC/lhhny-pretty.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 12, 2026, 02:07:08 PM
Now is thetime for her to release an album if she was smart. bad publicity is still publicity and she's all over the place not for good reasons but still....
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: NEW MOON on July 12, 2026, 03:01:26 PM
but if the album is terribly mixed and engineered and with overproduced vocals she'll be dragged again.

Brandy needs to figure something out.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 12, 2026, 04:34:58 PM
Brandy is not releasing an album for a while.  :dead:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: bby ddy on July 12, 2026, 08:50:04 PM
#DivineTiming :stressed:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: yearofbrandy on July 12, 2026, 10:59:55 PM
Brandy don't support Bronica at all 😭.

Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 12, 2026, 11:39:36 PM
Is tyrese trolling
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DabQkeJhRDF/
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 12, 2026, 11:45:38 PM
lol is the video gone?
I'm gagged his crazy ass has 19 million followers. That Fast&Furious coin must've been nasty
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justaway_ on July 13, 2026, 12:01:26 AM
Quote from: yearofbrandy on July 12, 2026, 10:59:55 PMBrandy don't support Bronica at all 😭.



deddddkddkdkd

been clockin' that for a while. she'll never stop hating mons, sorry Young!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 13, 2026, 03:23:49 PM
I will say this...

It seems like this has all lit fire under Brandy. She has not been this active on social media in years.

Random post out and about with pops.

Singing about it being a beautiful morning.

Addressing the image stuff.

Maybe she needed a little bit of dirt to grow.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: FUCK Bey on July 13, 2026, 04:05:08 PM
Quote from: Justaway_ on July 11, 2026, 08:11:10 PMjjjjjj y'all do too much.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on July 13, 2026, 04:07:15 PM
Quote from: FUCK Bey on July 13, 2026, 04:05:08 PM
Quote from: Justaway_ on July 11, 2026, 08:11:10 PMjjjjjj y'all do too much.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 13, 2026, 04:34:31 PM
Hoping for the best
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Lazarus on July 13, 2026, 06:48:13 PM
https://x.com/Essence/status/2076758621556281723?s=20

https://x.com/Essence/status/2076751052355891623?s=20
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 13, 2026, 10:40:42 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on July 13, 2026, 06:48:13 PMhttps://x.com/Essence/status/2076758621556281723?s=20

:heyddy:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 13, 2026, 10:42:57 PM
im shivering

is it essence or VOGUE?

(https://media.essence.com/essence_pubp/styles/article-hero/2026/07/13/BWIM26_HonoreeAnnouncement_brandy.jpg.webp?t=025c3c13.webp)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Vonc2002 on July 14, 2026, 09:30:37 AM
Ok those lashings really did what they were supposed to
https://www.instagram.com/p/DaxjLNqFIjX/


Lemme see if I can't get "over the lip syncing " trending
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 14, 2026, 09:42:02 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 14, 2026, 09:30:37 AMOk those lashings really did what they were supposed to
https://www.instagram.com/p/DaxjLNqFIjX/


Lemme see if I can't get "over the lip syncing " trending

Beautiful
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 14, 2026, 09:53:54 AM
GHan has BEEN looking good

If u scroll thru her Insta with her most recent shoots/pics you're not gonna find her looking a mess all up and thru there, in dire need of correction.

She had a bad hair day and people did the most
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: yearofbrandy on July 14, 2026, 10:54:52 AM
Quote from: yearofbrandy on July 12, 2026, 10:59:55 PMBrandy don't support Bronica at all 😭.



She definitely don't 😭😭. They have the weirdest relationship but I think it's Brandy 😭
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on July 14, 2026, 11:04:16 AM
Ghan is breathtaking  :ohwow:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on July 14, 2026, 01:01:06 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/7tGMRQkX/IMG-0716.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5h5pnkK6)

:ohwow:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Buy The Stars✨ on July 14, 2026, 01:07:12 PM
Quote from: M-Rocka on July 14, 2026, 01:01:06 PM(https://i.ibb.co/7tGMRQkX/IMG-0716.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5h5pnkK6)

:ohwow:


I always loved this hair color on her. Keep it up bran she is slaying
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: M-Rocka on July 14, 2026, 01:13:37 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 14, 2026, 01:07:12 PM
Quote from: M-Rocka on July 14, 2026, 01:01:06 PM(https://i.ibb.co/7tGMRQkX/IMG-0716.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5h5pnkK6)

:ohwow:


I always loved this hair color on her. Keep it up bran she is slaying
!!!!!

I love this vampire bitch so much. Ageless self.😍
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 14, 2026, 01:33:34 PM
my heart

this woman is literally everything :stressed:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on July 14, 2026, 03:44:33 PM
She's always wearing gloves lately I wonder if that's just some type of fashion thing she's doing
Is it Rogue?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 14, 2026, 04:40:39 PM
With this new hair & color, this is the perfect time to get back in the studio with James Fauntleroy and Timbaland and give us Afrodisiac 2.0
 :ohwow:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PM
The girls are mute when she's looking amazing.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 14, 2026, 06:32:52 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.

People only like to see you do bad in this world.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on July 14, 2026, 07:05:55 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on July 14, 2026, 09:30:37 AMOk those lashings really did what they were supposed to
https://www.instagram.com/p/DaxjLNqFIjX/


Lemme see if I can't get "over the lip syncing " trending
Fuck, Queen is gorgeous!
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 14, 2026, 11:08:57 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.
We just not gagging sis...I dnt like none of the fashions, wigs, AI photos, etc so ima just shut up about it and continue reading Phases baby...but I'm glad the kween is gagging y'all
 :supluv:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 14, 2026, 11:27:18 PM
Quote from: Andthecategoryis... on July 14, 2026, 11:08:57 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.
ima just shut up and continue reading Phases
(https://media.tenor.com/mLAZPMCzmK4AAAAC/michael-jackson-i-love-this-song.gif)
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Harlem on July 15, 2026, 12:01:51 AM
https://x.com/enews/status/2077204333704474669/video/1?s=46
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 09:08:17 PM
Quote from: M-Rocka on July 14, 2026, 01:13:37 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 14, 2026, 01:07:12 PM
Quote from: M-Rocka on July 14, 2026, 01:01:06 PM(https://i.ibb.co/7tGMRQkX/IMG-0716.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5h5pnkK6)

:ohwow:


I always loved this hair color on her. Keep it up bran she is slaying
!!!!!

I love this vampire bitch so much. Ageless self.😍
!!!! 
she could def play like a mid 20s vampire on a reboot of trueblood.. let me call up HBO right quick
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 09:11:35 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.

!!!!!
imagine bran coming here to see what her starz thought of her new pics only to see comments like the ones in here
tbh i can see why bran didnt like coming to the board and dont claim bsource after all these years.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 09:18:39 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 09:11:35 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.

 bran didnt like coming to the board and dont claim bsource after all these years.
aht aht!

GHan def loved herself some BSource, and claimed it as her personal tea.

cannot speak for her in 2026, but back then she was tuned in.

visiting, posting periodically and all.

(https://i.ibb.co/JjfDy4dm/Screenshot-2026-07-15-at-9-17-31-PM.png)

i honestly dont know how she feels about newer eras of BSource but classic BSource def made it to that album booklet

:woohoo:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 15, 2026, 09:57:50 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 09:18:39 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 09:11:35 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.

 bran didnt like coming to the board and dont claim bsource after all these years.
aht aht!

GHan def loved herself some BSource, and claimed it as her personal tea.

cannot speak for her in 2026, but back then she was tuned in.

visiting, posting periodically and all.

(https://i.ibb.co/JjfDy4dm/Screenshot-2026-07-15-at-9-17-31-PM.png)

i honestly dont know how she feels about newer eras of BSource but classic BSource def made it to that album booklet

:woohoo:
Ugh, I remember listening to them snippets and being geeked out my mind that the kween was finally returning with an edgy tea
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 10:43:25 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 09:18:39 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 09:11:35 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.

 bran didnt like coming to the board and dont claim bsource after all these years.
aht aht!

GHan def loved herself some BSource, and claimed it as her personal tea.

cannot speak for her in 2026, but back then she was tuned in.

visiting, posting periodically and all.

(https://i.ibb.co/JjfDy4dm/Screenshot-2026-07-15-at-9-17-31-PM.png)

i honestly dont know how she feels about newer eras of BSource but classic BSource def made it to that album booklet

:woohoo:

AHT AHT!
Girl I know I was around then as well. That was Brandy horizons she was ok with it I think

One of her minions silent or that milk dud head ass Vaughn said in the last 10 years or so she didn't like coming here or didn't claim it.  :fuming:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 11:26:50 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 10:43:25 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 09:18:39 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 09:11:35 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.

 bran didnt like coming to the board and dont claim bsource after all these years.
aht aht!

GHan def loved herself some BSource, and claimed it as her personal tea.

cannot speak for her in 2026, but back then she was tuned in.

visiting, posting periodically and all.

(https://i.ibb.co/JjfDy4dm/Screenshot-2026-07-15-at-9-17-31-PM.png)

i honestly dont know how she feels about newer eras of BSource but classic BSource def made it to that album booklet

:woohoo:

AHT AHT!
Girl I know I was around then as well. That was Brandy horizons she was ok with it I think

One of her minions silent or that milk dud head ass Vaughn said in the last 10 years or so she didn't like coming here or didn't claim it.  :fuming:
i don't remember either one of them saying that

you're probably referring to stuff other/random people blurt out on here as if it's fact without being sure of it

sfsfjsfjjfsnf

tbh kinda like u just did by saying Silent/Vaughn were on here saying that on her behalf.

what u mentioned has def been said on here cuz ive seen it. but not from Silent or Vaughn.



Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Buy The Stars✨ on July 16, 2026, 12:05:18 AM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 11:26:50 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 10:43:25 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 09:18:39 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 09:11:35 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.

 bran didnt like coming to the board and dont claim bsource after all these years.
aht aht!

GHan def loved herself some BSource, and claimed it as her personal tea.

cannot speak for her in 2026, but back then she was tuned in.

visiting, posting periodically and all.

(https://i.ibb.co/JjfDy4dm/Screenshot-2026-07-15-at-9-17-31-PM.png)

i honestly dont know how she feels about newer eras of BSource but classic BSource def made it to that album booklet

:woohoo:

AHT AHT!
Girl I know I was around then as well. That was Brandy horizons she was ok with it I think

One of her minions silent or that milk dud head ass Vaughn said in the last 10 years or so she didn't like coming here or didn't claim it.  :fuming:
i don't remember either one of them saying that

you're probably referring to stuff other/random people blurt out on here as if it's fact without being sure of it

sfsfjsfjjfsnf

tbh kinda like u just did by saying Silent/Vaughn were on here saying that on her behalf.

what u mentioned has def been said on here cuz ive seen it. but not from Silent or Vaughn.




Nnnnnn

You may be right but im almost sure it was one of them. leaning toward vaughn. The reason i think it was one of them was cause i remember thinking like "damn bran hates us" cause it came from someone who we know is close to her buttttt so much has been said on here and I been here so long I could have def got stuff mixed up.

You are right about her loving b source(at that time) cause the first time I met her was during the during the 2/11 era in Dallas and I told her I was from b source she mentioned you by name and did say she loved us. Pretty sure I told you that before but it's still was a cool moment at the time  :raycharles2urmess:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 16, 2026, 12:24:23 AM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 16, 2026, 12:05:18 AM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 11:26:50 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 10:43:25 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 09:18:39 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 09:11:35 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.

 bran didnt like coming to the board and dont claim bsource after all these years.
aht aht!

GHan def loved herself some BSource, and claimed it as her personal tea.

cannot speak for her in 2026, but back then she was tuned in.

visiting, posting periodically and all.

(https://i.ibb.co/JjfDy4dm/Screenshot-2026-07-15-at-9-17-31-PM.png)

i honestly dont know how she feels about newer eras of BSource but classic BSource def made it to that album booklet

:woohoo:

AHT AHT!
Girl I know I was around then as well. That was Brandy horizons she was ok with it I think

One of her minions silent or that milk dud head ass Vaughn said in the last 10 years or so she didn't like coming here or didn't claim it.  :fuming:
i don't remember either one of them saying that

you're probably referring to stuff other/random people blurt out on here as if it's fact without being sure of it

sfsfjsfjjfsnf

tbh kinda like u just did by saying Silent/Vaughn were on here saying that on her behalf.

what u mentioned has def been said on here cuz ive seen it. but not from Silent or Vaughn.




Nnnnnn

You may be right but im almost sure it was one of them. leaning toward vaughn. The reason i think it was one of them was cause i remember thinking like "damn bran hates us" cause it came from someone who we know is close to her buttttt so much has been said on here and I been here so long I could have def got stuff mixed up.

You are right about her loving b source(at that time) cause the first time I met her was during the during the 2/11 era in Dallas and I told her I was from b source she mentioned you by name and did say she loved us. Pretty sure I told you that before but it's still was a cool moment at the time  :raycharles2urmess:
vaughn would honestly never say something like that. even if he knew it to be true i couldn't see it, it's just not his style.

he's not really a "oooh chile i got the tea, GHan dont like yall" kinda gorl.

whoever would be on here saying something like that would have to be a bit messy. Silent and Vaughn just aren't that

even when the gorls tug at Vaughn on here he manages to keep it cool...and relatively positive
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Boomz on July 16, 2026, 01:26:30 AM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 09:18:39 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 09:11:35 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.

 bran didnt like coming to the board and dont claim bsource after all these years.
aht aht!

GHan def loved herself some BSource, and claimed it as her personal tea.

cannot speak for her in 2026, but back then she was tuned in.

visiting, posting periodically and all.

(https://i.ibb.co/JjfDy4dm/Screenshot-2026-07-15-at-9-17-31-PM.png)

i honestly dont know how she feels about newer eras of BSource but classic BSource def made it to that album booklet

:woohoo:

"Idk about now but when I was running things..."

Gorl shut it
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Kalifornia. on July 16, 2026, 01:30:08 AM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 16, 2026, 12:05:18 AM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 11:26:50 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 10:43:25 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 09:18:39 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 09:11:35 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.

 bran didnt like coming to the board and dont claim bsource after all these years.
aht aht!

GHan def loved herself some BSource, and claimed it as her personal tea.

cannot speak for her in 2026, but back then she was tuned in.

visiting, posting periodically and all.

(https://i.ibb.co/JjfDy4dm/Screenshot-2026-07-15-at-9-17-31-PM.png)

i honestly dont know how she feels about newer eras of BSource but classic BSource def made it to that album booklet

:woohoo:

AHT AHT!
Girl I know I was around then as well. That was Brandy horizons she was ok with it I think

One of her minions silent or that milk dud head ass Vaughn said in the last 10 years or so she didn't like coming here or didn't claim it.  :fuming:
i don't remember either one of them saying that

you're probably referring to stuff other/random people blurt out on here as if it's fact without being sure of it

sfsfjsfjjfsnf

tbh kinda like u just did by saying Silent/Vaughn were on here saying that on her behalf.

what u mentioned has def been said on here cuz ive seen it. but not from Silent or Vaughn.




Nnnnnn

You may be right but im almost sure it was one of them. leaning toward vaughn. The reason i think it was one of them was cause i remember thinking like "damn bran hates us" cause it came from someone who we know is close to her buttttt so much has been said on here and I been here so long I could have def got stuff mixed up.

You are right about her loving b source(at that time) cause the first time I met her was during the during the 2/11 era in Dallas and I told her I was from b source she mentioned you by name and did say she loved us. Pretty sure I told you that before but it's still was a cool moment at the time  :raycharles2urmess:

Are you sure it wasn't Kip?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 16, 2026, 04:26:42 AM
Quote from: Boomz on July 16, 2026, 01:26:30 AM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 09:18:39 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 09:11:35 PM
Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.

 bran didnt like coming to the board and dont claim bsource after all these years.
aht aht!

GHan def loved herself some BSource, and claimed it as her personal tea.

cannot speak for her in 2026, but back then she was tuned in.

visiting, posting periodically and all.

(https://i.ibb.co/JjfDy4dm/Screenshot-2026-07-15-at-9-17-31-PM.png)

i honestly dont know how she feels about newer eras of BSource but classic BSource def made it to that album booklet

:woohoo:

"Idk about now but when I was running things..."

Gorl shut it
bfnfnfnfjfnfnfnfnfnfnfnnf

I love all versions/eras of bsource which is why I'm here

But I will def interject when I feel there may need to be a correction

GHan took a minute to "understand" the culture here, as we were vastly different from her other fan sites.

but once she got it, she GOT it.

:blessed:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justaway_ on July 16, 2026, 07:17:48 AM
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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Buy The Stars✨ on July 16, 2026, 08:39:51 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on July 16, 2026, 01:30:08 AM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 16, 2026, 12:05:18 AM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 11:26:50 PM
Quote from: Buy The Stars✨ on July 15, 2026, 10:43:25 PM
Quote from: ATLien on July 15, 2026, 09:18:39 PM
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Quote from: DrewBabyLove on July 14, 2026, 05:55:01 PMThe girls are mute when she's looking amazing.

 bran didnt like coming to the board and dont claim bsource after all these years.
aht aht!

GHan def loved herself some BSource, and claimed it as her personal tea.

cannot speak for her in 2026, but back then she was tuned in.

visiting, posting periodically and all.

(https://i.ibb.co/JjfDy4dm/Screenshot-2026-07-15-at-9-17-31-PM.png)

i honestly dont know how she feels about newer eras of BSource but classic BSource def made it to that album booklet

:woohoo:

AHT AHT!
Girl I know I was around then as well. That was Brandy horizons she was ok with it I think

One of her minions silent or that milk dud head ass Vaughn said in the last 10 years or so she didn't like coming here or didn't claim it.  :fuming:
i don't remember either one of them saying that

you're probably referring to stuff other/random people blurt out on here as if it's fact without being sure of it

sfsfjsfjjfsnf

tbh kinda like u just did by saying Silent/Vaughn were on here saying that on her behalf.

what u mentioned has def been said on here cuz ive seen it. but not from Silent or Vaughn.




Nnnnnn

You may be right but im almost sure it was one of them. leaning toward vaughn. The reason i think it was one of them was cause i remember thinking like "damn bran hates us" cause it came from someone who we know is close to her buttttt so much has been said on here and I been here so long I could have def got stuff mixed up.

You are right about her loving b source(at that time) cause the first time I met her was during the during the 2/11 era in Dallas and I told her I was from b source she mentioned you by name and did say she loved us. Pretty sure I told you that before but it's still was a cool moment at the time  :raycharles2urmess:

Are you sure it wasn't Kip?

Bitchhhhhh I forgot about him. Yeah it was prolly his ass  :plzstop: 

My bad Vaughn and silent.  :plzstop: 
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Ulysses on July 16, 2026, 12:38:45 PM
I wish Queen WOULD visit the board again. The "yes men" around her have been damaging and she would get a chance to see what the FANS and the folks who actually buy/stream her shit are actually feeling...
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: 𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖉 on July 16, 2026, 12:47:01 PM
Why is Bran besties with fckn Rita Ora now :wheresmylawyer:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: RAY7 on July 16, 2026, 01:35:17 PM
Why not? Rita has always shown her love even before they were acting together
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: klappa. on July 16, 2026, 01:44:24 PM
Quote from: 𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖉 on July 16, 2026, 12:47:01 PMWhy is Bran besties with fckn Rita Ora now :wheresmylawyer:

cczx
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Buy The Stars✨ on July 16, 2026, 04:30:25 PM
Quote from: Ulysses on July 16, 2026, 12:38:45 PMI wish Queen WOULD visit the board again. The "yes men" around her have been damaging and she would get a chance to see what the FANS and the folks who actually buy/stream her shit are actually feeling...


Do you feel like she would be ok with the things said here about her ? Or would we need to clean house a bit?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ReVon on July 16, 2026, 04:31:38 PM
Quote from: 𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖉 on July 16, 2026, 12:47:01 PMWhy is Bran besties with fckn Rita Ora now :wheresmylawyer:
:dead: Who are you these days?  :shannonsmissing:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: silentbx on July 17, 2026, 02:23:56 AM


One of her minions silent or
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I ain't NOBODY'S minion.
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Justice Jackson on July 17, 2026, 02:43:00 AM
 :guys:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: ATLien on July 17, 2026, 03:36:19 AM
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luv u Silent! i put in a good word for ya 

spicy Nuyorican self :woohoo:
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: 𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖉 on July 17, 2026, 06:52:17 AM
Quote from: ReVon on July 16, 2026, 04:31:38 PM
Quote from: 𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖉 on July 16, 2026, 12:47:01 PMWhy is Bran besties with fckn Rita Ora now :wheresmylawyer:
:dead: Who are you these days?  :shannonsmissing:
Cc
I just don't like Rita
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Buy The Stars✨ on July 17, 2026, 09:06:59 PM
Quote from: silentbx on July 17, 2026, 02:23:56 AMOne of her minions silent or

I ain't NOBODY'S minion.
[/quote]

Nnnn not you coming out the blue for this but when we need unreleased tracks you're no where to be found


But I already took it back.


Now can we get black pepper or white flag ?
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Andthecategoryis... on July 18, 2026, 02:20:36 AM
Quote from: silentbx on July 17, 2026, 02:23:56 AMOne of her minions silent or

I ain't NOBODY'S minion.


Daddy take it out, it's hurting
:takeallofme:
I'm feelin Puerto Ricccaannnn
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: JCJ on July 18, 2026, 03:09:20 AM
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Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: Hatsumomo on July 18, 2026, 06:48:48 PM

She's so beautiful
Title: Re: Brandy & Monica Announced For Essence Fest
Post by: yearofbrandy on July 18, 2026, 08:35:32 PM
Quote from: 𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖉 on July 16, 2026, 12:47:01 PMWhy is Bran besties with fckn Rita Ora now :wheresmylawyer:

It's call working. This won't last long and won't see them together after this 🤣