She still using his platform drop his name and bulid your own platform and I'm from the westside of Chicago we stand on our own not off of some one else success 😢😢😢😢
Do you get paid to tell your story? Or are you constantly telling different stories abt what happened to you? I don’t know why you stayed but this woman did it for the money. I can see if she took that experience to teach other women & young ladies to better themselves, but no she didn’t!
The Lisa Raye interview was a womanhood lesson but this interview was womanhood 2.0. THIS is what it looks like when a woman takes full ownership of her story and chooses to rise above it. This was so good! And she looks stunning.
This was very emotional to watch, she definitely was battered.. and probably coerced and bribed. I admire that she left. Dont think she would be alive if she stayed, especially since we knew what he turned in to. I hope she keeps rising, repenting and healing in her journey and I wish her kids well. 😇🤲
She talked about her abuse and was just fine. She talked about her daughter’s abuse and broke down 🥺😢😔 the love of a mother, the guilt of a mother, I feel it alll 🥺🥺🥺🥺😢😢😢😢
I am watching her breakdown talking about her mother slapping her. Possibly, you missed that😮. Very sad story about not feeling pretty because of her mother’s. 😢 abuse.
@@mightyisis6620I'm sure she didn't miss it.😊 She was speaking on the difference in her emotions as to when she talked about Robert abusing her rather than when talking him abusing their child.
I could like sympathize with that because I too protected my mom from my abuse because I didn’t want people to automatically blame her even though the situation I was in was out of her control. It’s not my mom house when I happened 🥺😢
Drea Kelly is the epitome of taking your power back and walking boldly in your truth!!! I pray for a constant flow of blessings for Drea!!! This was such a beautiful and powerful interview
You are so Right! But I ask, WHY WOULD PPL NOT BELIEVE HER? It’s Her Story ! But you know What? , Women are the First to Disbelieve each other in situations like this! Which is very SaD!
HER breakdown of the reality of being with someone who is powerful like "THE MACHINE", & because there is SO MUCH MONEY ON THE TABLE BEING MADE, that they WILL move & bend you to keep it moving. He CANNOT get locked up while on tour, in the studio, etc. It's so very scary BUT VERY VERY TRUE.
I'm literally in tears 😢. I'm so sorry, sis. I was one of those women who remembered you on celebrities' wives. I said, "Why now?". I'm so proud of you, I love the GOD in you. I'm so happy you made it to you "promise land". May you continue to allow GOD to use you. We need you to survive ❤.
I am CHANGED by this interview. I did NOT expect weight of her words, statements, testimony. She has opened my mind to considerations that I have never ever considered.
Exactly but bc she’s black and seen as a strong black woman her story doesn’t matter to ppl. Like she said she was 19 ppl keep looking at her now thinking she was going through that bc they have no brain
Great interview Carlos!! And I must say I love how you actively allowed Drea’ Kelly to talk without interruption. She has a lot of pain she’s dealing with, and her being an advocate to help abused women/men is a way to keep fighting for her peace. We ❤you Drea’ Kelly may you continue to allow God to bless you & surround you with people who truly love you. Material things will never ultimately bring you joy, only clutter!
You're not one of her kids. So, it doesn't and shouldn't matter. Yet, Drea is stuck on pleasing other people rather than working on her relationship with her kids, who suffered.
Watching this made me cry. The truth was told from the handlers, the fear, the intimidation, the abuse, the narcissism, the pressure, the corrupt judicial system, etc. Drea Kelly is a woman of courage! She’s speaking up and speaking out! The black community is upset when you tell the truth. I hope she continues to tell her truth! Thank you Carlos. You allowed her to speak and be heard. Your kind words, and the hug…omg! You are so necessary!💞
@@Lovely-ff7uvit’s never too late to heal and get free abuse runs deep and hold you hostage until find courage to get it out. Some women never get to experience freedom from the guilt, the emotional brokenness the power they abuser has over them. Her finding the courage to tell her story is helping her become free whether it happened yesterday or 20 years ago. Just speaking from experience.
I'm guilty in saying, "Just leave" and not even thinking that the abuser has holds on EACH and EVERY aspect of the victims life. For that, I'm man enough to say I AM SORRY to all of those that are victims. From the outside looking in, "just leave" seems soooo simple to do. 😢😢😢
"I'm done being humble, being humble got my feelings hurt." I felt EVERYTHING she said in this interview. Drea is a strong and beautiful woman. There was such power and truth in her words. She dropped so many golden nuggets throughout this discussion. I pray for her continued healing & success in her journey. Great interview Carlos! ❤
As a #BlackMan , I’m saying to all #BlackWomen who’s reading this: “Please pay attention to this” , this is the #RealTalk that you all need to listen to & really take heed to. Love yourselves, stick together, & #DoBetter *ALL THE WAY AROUND* …, my heart goes out to #DreaKelly & I didn’t follow her, knew of her, been in her business, but *I STAND WITH HER NOW* …, ❤ You so Much
This is the most powerful interview of 2024. I felt her as a mother and I haven’t been abused. The hug Carlos gave her was something I felt in my soul. Standing ovation 👏🏾
This was gooooooodddddd! Drea I applaud your strength and tenacity to keep pressing through. That tree analogy and relationship analogy got me sending love 🫂
This interview was so deep. I love her stance, candor, transparency, and strength in spite of it ALL. It is sad to hear that she has gotten so much negative criticism from black women. Unfortunately, the ignorant is always louder. Mrs. Andrea Kelly, you have my support. Continued blessings especially when these old wounds start to ache. I love you. From a black woman that care.❤
As far as I’m concerned, it’s the lies for me. And, this woman has remarried. Her name should be different anyway! But she kept it to make herself relevant. My thing is to do things with good intentions, not out of bitterness or bcuz a person can keep the next person down & it makes them feel good doing it. That’s not Godly!
I cried throughout this entire interview. I didn’t have children in my DV marriage but it was one of the darkest times of my life. I was also 19 and ignorant of the underlying abuse that was occurring. She explained all of this with PRECISION. Everything that she said was truth and my fellow black women need to give grace, love and an open heart to DV victims and survivors. That was 17 years ago and I am in such a beautiful place. Sending my fellow beautiful women so much love. If your reading this and still in the thick of it, I love you and the grass IS GREENER on the other side ❤
@@niyah_jordan3147she explained why she wouldn’t change her name and it was never about her. Her children will have that name forever and she is supporting them.
What a powerful podcast! This story needed to be told. I had no idea what abused women go through. She is a survivor. I have compassion and admiration for her and the women in her situation.
Okay, I'm going to be completely honest here. I owe Drea a huge apology. I have not bashed her on social media because that is just something I don't do. I have had actual conversations that were not complimentary about her. And one of those were why is she trying to "come up" off his name? I felt that if she was so "traumatized" why is she using his name as her "stage" name. I always felt that she kept his legal name because of her kids which she confirmed during this interview. This was a very informative interview and I'm glad that I took the time to actual listen to her story. I am so sorry for what she went through and I'm so happy that he has been able to heal from her trauma. God Bless you Drea and keep smiling.
Omg I felt every word she said. I was that woman with 4 kids being put out of my house by my then husband, 2 weeks after having major back surgery, him taking my car keys, me and my 4 babies standing in front of our house next to my mailbox waiting on one of my neighbors to give us a ride to my moms house while I’m can barely walk or stand up straight due to my back surgery. I had all the material things in the world but I was absolutely powerless. This interview brought out so many things for me and I applaud you Drea Kelly ❤
@@BigTymeKing really I got a real sad one for you!! dry your eyes that was 22 years ago. The woman said she has been gone since her son was one and a half and he’s 22 so why the boo-hoo’s now?
I loved this interview. I started watching it on 12/10/2024, paused, took care of business and finished on 12/11/2024 at 12:51 a.m. I am truly going through it right now. And this made me smile, cry, laugh, etc Drea 🙂Much love from Central Florida.
This is one of those interviews that needs to go completely viral. One of the best interviews Ive seen to date. Drea is a force. She dropped so many truths and broke it allllll the way down. I love her. I never really questioned why she kept her last name and not that she owed us an explanation but Im so glad she explained it. Especially from the standpoint of being a mother that doesn't want her children to walk in that last name alone. Additionally, yes. Let me take this name and the legacy Ive help create and add some positivity to it. I totally get it and it could be because she's my Aquarius sister. But I get it! Well Done Carlos and Drea!
Ms. Drea, I don’t even have the words right now to say what I’m really feeling bc my heart is so heavy but bless you. The spirit was so present and it’s clear God has his hands around you. Whew. This video needs over a million views. Her story should be heard and felt far and wide the way she broke that thing down deeply and CLEARLY. May God continue to cover you.
EVEN SO YOU DONT KNOW HER PERSONALLY, THE STORY WAS THE HIGHLIGHT FOR ME, MY QUESTION IS HOW MANY MEN ARE IN THESE KINDS OF SPACE, ARE YOU WILLING TO BELIEVE HIM?
I have always believed Drea about her experience. I wish people would fall back. I'm a DV survivor and it's not as easy as "just walking away". Not everyone is as mentally strong as these people with so much to say. Just be kind or sashay away.
Phenomenal, this is one of the best interviews I've seen from the Interviewer and the Interviewee. Ms. Drea was allowed to speak her truth! Mr. King asked the question with minimal to no interruptions. 👏🏾 Bravo to everyone involved with interview.❤
THIS WOMAN IS SPEAKING TRUTH WE AS BLACK FOLKS WE NEED TO GIVE OUR TESTIMONY SPEAK SPEAKS WHEN YOUR GENERATION PUSH YOU INTO MARRIAGE THEY DO NOT TELL YOU THE STUFF THAT COMES WITH MARRIAGE
Drea , I want to say thank you for protecting your daughter and believing her. I didn't say anything about being molested until I was in my 30s, and my parents didn't really act like they cared. Thats heartbreaking .
@@yolandabain8405for me the one and ONLY thing that could have ever moved me was when I saw my younger cousins around my abuser. Nothing else would have done it. What I've seen though with some others is something I DIDN'T have. An aunt like you who established a very trusting, open and communicative relationship where they were safe to always express themselves. Thanks for being there for your nieces❤ you're awesome!
This gave me chills and tears in my eyes… lord we are thankful for all your many blessings 🙏🏾❤️ thank you lord for allowing drea to escape that nightmare and have some peace now..
This was the only sit down interview Drea should have done about her experience. After so many years of being questioned about the abuse she received, Carlos’s ability to open a space for Drea to speak her truth free of judgment shows that there is no question about what she went through. None. Thank you so much Carlos for allowing Drea to express her voice through your platform. This interview is a blessing to all victims of DV. Thank you 🙏🏾
Wow!! This interview was amazing. Drea spoke with so much conviction and confidence and unapologetically to her core. The ladies heard you and we thank you for the gems 💎 🙏🏽👏🏽
For the first time, I understand. I was one of those who would say, just leave. I would never stay. And a whole bunch of other ignorant statements. But for the first time, EVER, I understand the odds they were up against, and how complicated getting away could be. Thank you. Drea for your powerful statements and for enlightening me. My eyes have been opened, and I am ashamed. 🥺 God bless all those who have gone through and continue to go through such abuse. May God deliver you all.
Carlos! This was the BEST interview I’ve seen this year! Katt Williams opened the portal in January, Kendrick bombed it in June and Drea is healing the survivors in December 🙌🏾
❤ I love respect and value you, Ms Kelly, your interview has inspired me. I wish nothing but more success and happiness for you...keep on smiling and crying when necessary
As a survivor who married my abuser at age "19", and left my abuser after 7 years when I was 9 months pregnant. I still remember how good it felt to finally leave. I felt like I was released from serving a 7 year sentence. That was over 30 years ago, and this interview still triggered me... 🙏🏿❤️
I too was 19, pregnant and felt he was my savior😢. He protected me from everyone, but I needed protection from him. Thankfully I’m 30+ years past that and glad to be free.
Wow! And WOW!!! This was a wonderful interview. This beautiful soul is just “REAL” And that’s why people have an issue with her because “Real” is often not excepted.
When I tell you this interview was phenomenal!!! She was so transparent, detailed, gave such passion behind her story!! Wow, she’s instantly became an inspiration…my heart goes out to her but not to give sympathy but for her courage and strength…stories like this shine a light on the true power in the relationship..the wife, the mother, the protector, the strength ❤
I can admit I wasn’t here for Drea initially. But this interview has changed my whole perspective. She is happy and amazing. You can tell she is healed and confident. I love it❤️
I cried listening to her talk about her daughters experience. She has a very beautiful soul given the circumstances she lived through. I am very happy she’s sharing her life unapologetically!!
I truly appreciate this interview on so many levels. As a black woman, a survivor, a former wife, a mother, I deeply resonate with everything shared. I have to give immense credit to Andrea Kelly. I’ve always respected her for standing strong and doing her thing, but after this interview, my admiration for her has grown even more. As a survivor sister, I feel a profound connection to her. This conversation enlightened me, awakened something powerful within, and flipped on a light switch I didn’t realize needed illuminating. Andrea dropped some serious gems of knowledge-speaking to those who may have been unaware, those who chose to stay uninformed, and even those of us who know but sometimes need a reminder. I have endless respect for this woman. As a domestic violence survivor advocate myself, I applaud her courage and commitment. Queen, I see you. I applaud you for walking alongside me in this mission to help women recognize their worth, find their voices, and reclaim their power. Let’s continue doing this critical work, reaching and empowering women everywhere to know they are capable, worthy, and powerful. I applaud you, Queen. Keep shining and inspiring. 💜💜
This interview was very moving and impactful. Drea’s candidacy and passion touched me. Admittedly, I was a naysayer. My perspective on domestic violence has totally changed. I will encourage all women to watch this interview. Thank you
I’m so happy Drea found her voice and was able to share her story and she’s helping women in abusive relationships. May God continue to protect this sista.
I always liked her but the way she connected the dots on how power and money kept her prisoner was mind blowing. We all have seen a show or movie where this stuff occurs but to correlate this with a real person is eye opening. Super scary. God bless her and those kids.
Glad I watched this , never knew she was so young when she met him ! That alone tells you what we need to know ! This interview was needed, she spilled so much tea about not only abuse, but abuse with these men in high powers….prayers to her 💕💕
I hope this goes viral cause there are a lot of people that have an issue with her, especially on social media. This interview was mind-blowing, things I didn't even know she went thru. The amount is rumors and lies told about her. You really don't know what people are going thru until they tell you that or experienced it yourself. God bless her.
Girl those people won’t be moved by this genuine interview , they are evil and miserable uneducated individuals that can’t use data and evidence to form an opinion. It won’t even matter , those of us with brains know she is telling the truth and never judged her .
Ladies we have to stop blaming women for abuse.. this is exact why it has become normalized.. also get your own money and career and lastly ARM YOURSELVES
I was in a terrible relationship but I had money to leave and support my two children. I was young as well but Mama said make your own money baby. I feel for her and happy she could tell her story. She has a second chance at life.
My GOD! Carlos, Thank you for this interview because I am sitting here in full shock ! Listening to Andrea speak is moving and captivating ‼️ The pain she had to endure all while the world ridiculed her and attacked her… we don’t deserve her😢🙏🏽❤️ This is what resilience looks like. Such beauty and strength in her words, it’s so crazy because as she spoke I just could envision different colors and it was like happiness flowing all around her and vibrant colors 🙏🏽❤️ THAT LADY MADE IT OVER AND WE AS A COMMUNITY AND PEOPLE HAVE THE DUTY TO PROTECT HER AT ALL COST❤️. CARLOS, YOU HAVE BEEN OUTDOING YOURSELF WE NEEDED THIS🙏🏽❤️
I’m so glad Drea Kelly finally is able to sit down and tell her story! I met her in person and she’s definitely a light and very empowering! So glad she escaped ❤ This is your best interview to date Carlos👏🏾 Well Done.
@@trayc3600💯 Real talk Man and she's only The way she is now Cuz she know kellz locked up And can't defend himself or tell his side Cuz im sure she wasn't All that innocent Either
“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.”-Malcolm X Whew! Great interview! 👏🏾 🙏🏾🫶🏾
We love Drea. Team Drea. Drea also did a great job giving real life examples for women. Use your voice and your power! This was amazing. She is so empowering through dance and living her truth.
This interview was on point. She spoke the truth and did it so well. She had me crying just listening to her speak. No one knows what goes on behind closed doors.
This was an excellent interview.👏👏 I am seeing Drea in a different light because you gave her an opportunity to speak her truth. She had me crying my eye balls out at one point.💕
The first time I saw Drea Kelly was around 2001 (?) at the RKelly concert. It was right after the album Fiesta dropped and the concert was electric. The dancers were phenomenal and the place was so alive!!! I was so impressed by the show and asked one of the DJs who does RKelly use to produce his shows because they are always electric. He said, “That lady right over there. That’s his wife and she is very talented…”. I was in awe of her. That body!?!?! Chile!!! Ms Drea Kelly was well known in Chi Town for her gift of dance!!! I’m so proud of her. Say what you want about ChiTown but baby we make’em strong and determined in these windy city streets. LisaRaye, DreaKelly, ChakaKhan… the list goes on.
Carlos you did your big one! Ms Drea deserved this moment to tell her side!
Yes he did this and it’s soooo important to know her side. God bless both of them.
She had the moment for how many years. Her story is always changing and her perspective is too.
Are you kidding!? She’s been telling HER story for years. When is he gonna tell his!? Smh
And DID!
She still using his platform drop his name and bulid your own platform and I'm from the westside of Chicago we stand on our own not off of some one else success 😢😢😢😢
I was in an abusive relationship for 7 long years man when I tell you the proudest moment was me walking away ALIVE.
Same here
Hallelujah!!
Same. Praise God and prayers for your Perpetual healing and happiness ❤
So glad you did.
Do you get paid to tell your story? Or are you constantly telling different stories abt what happened to you? I don’t know why you stayed but this woman did it for the money. I can see if she took that experience to teach other women & young ladies to better themselves, but no she didn’t!
The Lisa Raye interview was a womanhood lesson but this interview was womanhood 2.0. THIS is what it looks like when a woman takes full ownership of her story and chooses to rise above it. This was so good! And she looks stunning.
Yesssss she deserves her flowersa while she's alive 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
This is so sad and heartbreaking. This is a lot to process
I agree 100%.
This was very emotional to watch, she definitely was battered.. and probably coerced and bribed. I admire that she left. Dont think she would be alive if she stayed, especially since we knew what he turned in to. I hope she keeps rising, repenting and healing in her journey and I wish her kids well. 😇🤲
She is so vibrant, talented, well spoken! I am so glad she was able to rise above the madness. I can't wait to read her book.
She talked about her abuse and was just fine. She talked about her daughter’s abuse and broke down 🥺😢😔 the love of a mother, the guilt of a mother, I feel it alll 🥺🥺🥺🥺😢😢😢😢
Thank you, yet you have people still attacking her in the comments
I am watching her breakdown talking about her mother slapping her. Possibly, you missed that😮. Very sad story about not feeling pretty because of her mother’s. 😢 abuse.
@@mightyisis6620I'm sure she didn't miss it.😊 She was speaking on the difference in her emotions as to when she talked about Robert abusing her rather than when talking him abusing their child.
I could like sympathize with that because I too protected my mom from my abuse because I didn’t want people to automatically blame her even though the situation I was in was out of her control. It’s not my mom house when I happened 🥺😢
Girl, she went to acting classes!! Y'all just fall for anything!! Smh
I will not under any circumstances bring a black woman down....We don't have any friends anywhere...WE GOTTA PROTECT EACH OTHER!
Exactly because some of the women in these comments are absolutely disgusting.
Same! I will never take a Black woman to task in public or for public consumption. I hold us accountable in private in the safety of our community.
Well said ❤
Yes...be each other's keeper
Amen
Drea Kelly is the epitome of taking your power back and walking boldly in your truth!!! I pray for a constant flow of blessings for Drea!!! This was such a beautiful and powerful interview
Facts 🎯🎯🎯🎯
What after Kelly was sentenced, she laughed at victims. She took her power and gave it to a member of the creep squad!
Y’all people need to stop this! Smh
Amen.
Like her or not, believe her or not….she dropped some gems 💎
You are so Right! But I ask, WHY WOULD PPL NOT BELIEVE HER? It’s Her Story ! But you know What? , Women are the First to Disbelieve each other in situations like this! Which is very SaD!
HER breakdown of the reality of being with someone who is powerful like "THE MACHINE", & because there is SO MUCH MONEY ON THE TABLE BEING MADE, that they WILL move & bend you to keep it moving.
He CANNOT get locked up while on tour, in the studio, etc. It's so very scary BUT VERY VERY TRUE.
I'm literally in tears 😢. I'm so sorry, sis. I was one of those women who remembered you on celebrities' wives. I said, "Why now?". I'm so proud of you, I love the GOD in you. I'm so happy you made it to you "promise land". May you continue to allow GOD to use you. We need you to survive ❤.
I am CHANGED by this interview. I did NOT expect weight of her words, statements, testimony. She has opened my mind to considerations that I have never ever considered.
The re-living of key moments made me so angry at all those who she told, BODLY "F U"
Me too. Details is what she gave. The interviews prior to this one was questionable but this one showed HER
Me three….I love her story and she is a survivor!! 🥰🎯🙌🏾🙏🏾
Me too!!
This is lying through her teeth
I want to give Drea a standing ovation...thank you for helping other women with your story
The same way Cassie has gotten love and comfort is the same way Andrea should be loved and comforted.
Exactly but bc she’s black and seen as a strong black woman her story doesn’t matter to ppl. Like she said she was 19 ppl keep looking at her now thinking she was going through that bc they have no brain
Cassie is not online acting like she who ass on site either
And still have the last name !!I wouldn't want no parts of that monster so why she holding on to,and I'm not refuting her claims
Say it again 👏🏾 🙌🏾
@bayareableachbright14She 31
Great interview Carlos!! And I must say I love how you actively allowed Drea’ Kelly to talk without interruption. She has a lot of pain she’s dealing with, and her being an advocate to help abused women/men is a way to keep fighting for her peace. We ❤you Drea’ Kelly may you continue to allow God to bless you & surround you with people who truly love you. Material things will never ultimately bring you joy, only clutter!
you can't make me HATE her. She's the epitome of strength.
I just don’t understand the hate for her. I’ve liked her since the show
@ humans
@@kydukes14she's a liar
I agree
You're not one of her kids. So, it doesn't and shouldn't matter. Yet, Drea is stuck on pleasing other people rather than working on her relationship with her kids, who suffered.
His genuine attentiveness when she spoke, and not interrupting 👍
He is a great interviewer. I’m going to follow and support his career.
Carlos King is always like that. He wants ALL the tea!
He’s a wonderful interviewer. I LOVE that he allows his guests to SPEAK without interrupting. Manny cannot do this.
He is the most professional interviewer
I believe that Beyoncé has created that herself.
Watching this made me cry. The truth was told from the handlers, the fear, the intimidation, the abuse, the narcissism, the pressure, the corrupt judicial system, etc. Drea Kelly is a woman of courage! She’s speaking up and speaking out! The black community is upset when you tell the truth. I hope she continues to tell her truth! Thank you Carlos. You allowed her to speak and be heard. Your kind words, and the hug…omg! You are so necessary!💞
Too little too late
Me too gurl...you can feel her pain!!!
When Drea was talking about how many people make money in the trickle down effect...and why everybody JUST WANTED HER TO SHUT ...so many tears😢😢
@@Lovely-ff7uvit’s never too late to heal and get free abuse runs deep and hold you hostage until find courage to get it out. Some women never get to experience freedom from the guilt, the emotional brokenness the power they abuser has over them. Her finding the courage to tell her story is helping her become free whether it happened yesterday or 20 years ago. Just speaking from experience.
She lying who cares FREE R KELLY
I'm guilty in saying, "Just leave" and not even thinking that the abuser has holds on EACH and EVERY aspect of the victims life. For that, I'm man enough to say I AM SORRY to all of those that are victims. From the outside looking in, "just leave" seems soooo simple to do. 😢😢😢
And it's sooooooooo NOT
Your apology is appreciated. As a DV survivor, it really is not easy to "just leave". One wrong move during that process can cost you your life.
"I'm done being humble, being humble got my feelings hurt." I felt EVERYTHING she said in this interview. Drea is a strong and beautiful woman. There was such power and truth in her words. She dropped so many golden nuggets throughout this discussion.
I pray for her continued healing & success in her journey. Great interview Carlos! ❤
Gurl she said a mouthful just in that one statement!!!
@zetar193081 Big facts💯
Umm.. I’m the most trained untrained dancer, where is the humbleness?
@@poisonivyheart6621That's what you took from this whole interview?
As a #BlackMan , I’m saying to all #BlackWomen who’s reading this: “Please pay attention to this” , this is the #RealTalk that you all need to listen to & really take heed to. Love yourselves, stick together, & #DoBetter *ALL THE WAY AROUND* …, my heart goes out to #DreaKelly & I didn’t follow her, knew of her, been in her business, but *I STAND WITH HER NOW* …, ❤ You so Much
Stick together most importantly!
Thank you Brother for giving women this advice
I think it’s important for black men to speak to black men about patriarchy and abuse.
@@houstonfoodie713 Absolutely
@@sandraaustin5711 you’re welcome. It’s the lease that I can do.
This is the most powerful interview of 2024. I felt her as a mother and I haven’t been abused. The hug Carlos gave her was something I felt in my soul. Standing ovation 👏🏾
This was gooooooodddddd! Drea I applaud your strength and tenacity to keep pressing through. That tree analogy and relationship analogy got me sending love 🫂
This interview was so deep. I love her stance, candor, transparency, and strength in spite of it ALL. It is sad to hear that she has gotten so much negative criticism from black women. Unfortunately, the ignorant is always louder. Mrs. Andrea Kelly, you have my support. Continued blessings especially when these old wounds start to ache. I love you. From a black woman that care.❤
This was deep.
As far as I’m concerned, it’s the lies for me. And, this woman has remarried. Her name should be different anyway! But she kept it to make herself relevant. My thing is to do things with good intentions, not out of bitterness or bcuz a person can keep the next person down & it makes them feel good doing it. That’s not Godly!
That hug tore me up. Thank you Carlos for being comforter in that moment
It seems like Carlos cares about his guests whether they're real life friends or not
Knocked me over❤
@@IceHarvest929
I said the same thing. I'm not even focused on him. Drea took over this interview and I'm glad. Carlos is biased.
… I’m better ❤🎉😂
CleanHands… words for 2025
Healthy Relationship = Good Days w/ Bad Moments
Toxic Relationship = Bad Days w/ Good Moments
That’s a lesson !
🔥 🔥 🔥
She ATE DOWN with this one!! Because this is the T R U T H-
I will bite this statement...I like this
PROFOUND!!!
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You will NEVER fully know a narcissit. Only experience could speak this💯💯
I cried throughout this entire interview. I didn’t have children in my DV marriage but it was one of the darkest times of my life. I was also 19 and ignorant of the underlying abuse that was occurring. She explained all of this with PRECISION. Everything that she said was truth and my fellow black women need to give grace, love and an open heart to DV victims and survivors. That was 17 years ago and I am in such a beautiful place. Sending my fellow beautiful women so much love.
If your reading this and still in the thick of it, I love you and the grass IS GREENER on the other side ❤
This interview allowed us to get to know her! Praying for you and your children Drea ❤️
Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
This interview has definitely changed my perception of Ms.Kelly. I will extend her grace. Blessings to her 🫶🏾✨
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Mines too. I just can’t wait til she gets the strength to change that last name and rid him for good. She will eventually, it’s coming
@@niyah_jordan3147she just told you why shes keeping it. Lol!
Mine as well. I want expecting this and I'm glad I watched it @@niyah_jordan3147
@@niyah_jordan3147she explained why she wouldn’t change her name and it was never about her. Her children will have that name forever and she is supporting them.
What a powerful podcast! This story needed to be told. I had no idea what abused women go through. She is a survivor. I have compassion and admiration for her and the women in her situation.
I love that she said the book is about her and her life - not Him.
True but unfortunately a lot of people don't wanna hear that. They want her to be honest about everything she knew.
Okay, I'm going to be completely honest here. I owe Drea a huge apology. I have not bashed her on social media because that is just something I don't do. I have had actual conversations that were not complimentary about her. And one of those were why is she trying to "come up" off his name? I felt that if she was so "traumatized" why is she using his name as her "stage" name. I always felt that she kept his legal name because of her kids which she confirmed during this interview. This was a very informative interview and I'm glad that I took the time to actual listen to her story. I am so sorry for what she went through and I'm so happy that he has been able to heal from her trauma. God Bless you Drea and keep smiling.
Very honorable and mature of u! I love this!
This 🔥🔥
Beautifully put! Spread the word, people need to wake up.
There's a lot to a name. Remember Tina Turner kept hers despite her trauma
I appreciate your honesty ❤️
Jesus wrap your arms around her and her family. Carlos thank you for giving her a chance to tell her story.
This interview broke my heart.
Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
One of the best podcasts I've EVER watched. Drea made me feel seen & heard. Like my story matters. Thank you ❤️🩹
Omg I felt every word she said. I was that woman with 4 kids being put out of my house by my then husband, 2 weeks after having major back surgery, him taking my car keys, me and my 4 babies standing in front of our house next to my mailbox waiting on one of my neighbors to give us a ride to my moms house while I’m can barely walk or stand up straight due to my back surgery. I had all the material things in the world but I was absolutely powerless. This interview brought out so many things for me and I applaud you Drea Kelly ❤
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My God. I hope you’re thriving now.
I am so sorry you had to go through that with children. I really hope you and your kids have been blessed immensely
Praying for your strength❤
Wow so sorry sis! Praying you are doing well now ❤
Drea was a victim similar to Cassie...but black women have to be "accountable" and shamed
@@inog3633 she's mentioned why she celebrates his artistry in this interview...she doesn't gaf how you feel either way
No victim
This is a Grammy award performance
@@inog3633 I've been through EMDR therapy twice. You are entitled to your own viewpoint.
ikr…. 🤷🏾♀️
She’s HEALED SECURE and ANOINTED! God Bless you Drea 🫶🏾
Yall call anybody ANOINTED
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@RenayAdams-y1k in this moment at this time she is. You are/ can be too. When it's your time you will be.
@@RenayAdams-y1k It’s clear you don’t know the meaning and that’s okay. 🫶🏾
@@RenayAdams-y1k shes not Anointed she straight out LYing
I did not expect to cry but I did! This was so powerful, God bless you Drea🙏🏽
I am a grown old ass man- and this lady has me in tears….😢😢😢😢
@@BigTymeKing really I got a real sad one for you!! dry your eyes that was 22 years ago. The woman said she has been gone since her son was one and a half and he’s 22 so why the boo-hoo’s now?
@@Vegasvloggy Exactly .. at this point she needs a new story and go back to your birth name
@@Vegasvloggyyour soul needs healing. Praying for you🙏🏾
@@ksinkfieldI’m sure your soul needs it more! Pray for yourself!! 😊
@@VegasvloggySATAN, BECUZ TRAUMA CAN LAST!! JUST LIKE A LOVE ONE DIES A TRAUMA CAN BE REVIVED!! Stfu
I loved this interview. I started watching it on 12/10/2024, paused, took care of business and finished on 12/11/2024 at 12:51 a.m. I am truly going through it right now. And this made me smile, cry, laugh, etc Drea 🙂Much love from Central Florida.
This is one of those interviews that needs to go completely viral. One of the best interviews Ive seen to date. Drea is a force. She dropped so many truths and broke it allllll the way down. I love her. I never really questioned why she kept her last name and not that she owed us an explanation but Im so glad she explained it. Especially from the standpoint of being a mother that doesn't want her children to walk in that last name alone. Additionally, yes. Let me take this name and the legacy Ive help create and add some positivity to it. I totally get it and it could be because she's my Aquarius sister. But I get it! Well Done Carlos and Drea!
Ms. Drea, I don’t even have the words right now to say what I’m really feeling bc my heart is so heavy but bless you. The spirit was so present and it’s clear God has his hands around you. Whew. This video needs over a million views. Her story should be heard and felt far and wide the way she broke that thing down deeply and CLEARLY. May God continue to cover you.
This was absolutely needed. Great interview. Thank you, Carlos & Drea.
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Hands down, I believe every single word that came out of this woman’s mouth!!! Thank you sis 🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
EVEN SO YOU DONT KNOW HER PERSONALLY, THE STORY WAS THE HIGHLIGHT FOR ME, MY QUESTION IS HOW MANY MEN ARE IN THESE KINDS OF SPACE, ARE YOU WILLING TO BELIEVE HIM?
Me too
Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
Whether you love or hate the messenger, there were a lot of good nuggets given in this interview.
Finally!
I totally agree
RESPECT, SOME DON'T KNOW OR BELIVE MEN ARE BEING ABUSED DAILY ALSO
A lot of nuggets and i bet ppl missed it
Humble got my feeling hurt!!!!!! Now I’m arrogant with my greatness. This should be on a tee shirt
This was extremely raw and real life domestic violence survivor experience 😢
I have always believed Drea about her experience. I wish people would fall back. I'm a DV survivor and it's not as easy as "just walking away". Not everyone is as mentally strong as these people with so much to say. Just be kind or sashay away.
@yolanda you can't tell me to fall back when I know the truth
@ACTORDANAJAY I'm sorry, who are you?
Ikr…. whn u don’t have money, family support….. it’s not easy to leave…. 😢
NO. SHE SAID NOTHING.
I always believed her too. My heart is warmed that she got out 😢
Phenomenal, this is one of the best interviews I've seen from the Interviewer and the Interviewee. Ms. Drea was allowed to speak her truth! Mr. King asked the question with minimal to no interruptions. 👏🏾 Bravo to everyone involved with interview.❤
She is so articulate. So well-versed and does an awesome job at getting her point across and making analogies. ❤️❤️❤️Thanks for this
I must say this is one of the realest interviews I have seen Carlos do. This gave me chills. I pray for you and your children's healing and peace.
Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
THIS WOMAN IS SPEAKING TRUTH WE AS BLACK FOLKS WE NEED TO GIVE OUR TESTIMONY SPEAK SPEAKS WHEN YOUR GENERATION PUSH YOU INTO MARRIAGE THEY DO NOT TELL YOU THE STUFF THAT COMES WITH MARRIAGE
Drea , I want to say thank you for protecting your daughter and believing her. I didn't say anything about being molested until I was in my 30s, and my parents didn't really act like they cared. Thats heartbreaking .
Sending you my love ❤
@@cb18luv thank you so much! 💕
😲.....sorry to hear that ..
What made you get the strength to say it at 30 and not 21... Asking bcuz I have nieces and wanna no what to say to them
@@yolandabain8405for me the one and ONLY thing that could have ever moved me was when I saw my younger cousins around my abuser. Nothing else would have done it. What I've seen though with some others is something I DIDN'T have. An aunt like you who established a very trusting, open and communicative relationship where they were safe to always express themselves. Thanks for being there for your nieces❤ you're awesome!
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This gave me chills and tears in my eyes… lord we are thankful for all your many blessings 🙏🏾❤️ thank you lord for allowing drea to escape that nightmare and have some peace now..
30 minutes in and I’m already crying. This is the most powerful interview I’ve seen in a long time. No word was wasted. Wow
I cried so hard
I loved every minute
I cried too😢
This was the only sit down interview Drea should have done about her experience. After so many years of being questioned about the abuse she received, Carlos’s ability to open a space for Drea to speak her truth free of judgment shows that there is no question about what she went through. None.
Thank you so much Carlos for allowing Drea to express her voice through your platform. This interview is a blessing to all victims of DV.
Thank you 🙏🏾
She wasn’t able to speak because of the NDAs.
She had to get to a place of courage and be provided a safe space to share such a personal story and she had to always consider her children!
My Chicago sister REAL TEARS!!!!! This interview is necessary and RAW!!!! THANK YOU DREA❤
Chicago ❤
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Wow!! This interview was amazing. Drea spoke with so much conviction and confidence and unapologetically to her core. The ladies heard you and we thank you for the gems 💎 🙏🏽👏🏽
For the first time, I understand. I was one of those who would say, just leave. I would never stay. And a whole bunch of other ignorant statements. But for the first time, EVER, I understand the odds they were up against, and how complicated getting away could be. Thank you. Drea for your powerful statements and for enlightening me. My eyes have been opened, and I am ashamed. 🥺 God bless all those who have gone through and continue to go through such abuse. May God deliver you all.
Ty
Thank you for your sincere words.
This interview was profound triumphant and transparent!!!! Drea Kelly has spoken!!!! May God continue to bless and keep her. 😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Carlos! This was the BEST interview I’ve seen this year! Katt Williams opened the portal in January, Kendrick bombed it in June and Drea is healing the survivors in December 🙌🏾
❤ I love respect and value you, Ms Kelly, your interview has inspired me. I wish nothing but more success and happiness for you...keep on smiling and crying when necessary
If she’s not in peace , she needs to get over it . If she’s in peace it never happened. Drea baby. Well spoken & check mate 💙
Well said!❤
Sending you love, Drea. We gotchu, sis🥰
Sending love to you Andrea ❤️
As a survivor who married my abuser at age "19", and left my abuser after 7 years when I was 9 months pregnant. I still remember how good it felt to finally leave. I felt like I was released from serving a 7 year sentence. That was over 30 years ago, and this interview still triggered me... 🙏🏿❤️
I too was 19, pregnant and felt he was my savior😢. He protected me from everyone, but I needed protection from him. Thankfully I’m 30+ years past that and glad to be free.
Carlos is that friend we all wish we had to call and just talk……he has so much empathy and he’s a good listener. 😊
Wow! And WOW!!! This was a wonderful interview. This beautiful soul is just “REAL” And that’s why people have an issue with her because “Real” is often not excepted.
You never know another’s person pain. God bless you Drea.
Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
When I tell you this interview was phenomenal!!! She was so transparent, detailed, gave such passion behind her story!! Wow, she’s instantly became an inspiration…my heart goes out to her but not to give sympathy but for her courage and strength…stories like this shine a light on the true power in the relationship..the wife, the mother, the protector, the strength ❤
When she said “y’all have changed me”, that hit home like a ton of bricks! I feel for this Queen and we need to cover and comfort our black sister
Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
Wow, this interview was 🔥🔥. Thank you, Drea Kelly, for speaking your truth. Everything makes so much more sense now. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I can admit I wasn’t here for Drea initially. But this interview has changed my whole perspective. She is happy and amazing. You can tell she is healed and confident. I love it❤️
Yesssss. I said the same. We never heard her side. Literally i was judging her. I feel ashamed. She is amazing
Same. I have so much respect and admiration for her. She’s a strong woman.
Same for here!
She's not healed yet. The arrogance is a sign of that.
@ how the hell u gone say this woman not healed like you know her. Clearly u listened without hearing. Smh
I cried listening to her talk about her daughters experience. She has a very beautiful soul given the circumstances she lived through. I am very happy she’s sharing her life unapologetically!!
I cried watching her kids speak on the documentary… she raised beautiful,wonderful and talented kids ❤
I truly appreciate this interview on so many levels. As a black woman, a survivor, a former wife, a mother, I deeply resonate with everything shared. I have to give immense credit to Andrea Kelly. I’ve always respected her for standing strong and doing her thing, but after this interview, my admiration for her has grown even more.
As a survivor sister, I feel a profound connection to her. This conversation enlightened me, awakened something powerful within, and flipped on a light switch I didn’t realize needed illuminating. Andrea dropped some serious gems of knowledge-speaking to those who may have been unaware, those who chose to stay uninformed, and even those of us who know but sometimes need a reminder.
I have endless respect for this woman. As a domestic violence survivor advocate myself, I applaud her courage and commitment. Queen, I see you. I applaud you for walking alongside me in this mission to help women recognize their worth, find their voices, and reclaim their power.
Let’s continue doing this critical work, reaching and empowering women everywhere to know they are capable, worthy, and powerful. I applaud you, Queen. Keep shining and inspiring. 💜💜
The strength of the woman!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This interview was very moving and impactful. Drea’s candidacy and passion touched me. Admittedly, I was a naysayer. My perspective on domestic violence has totally changed. I will encourage all women to watch this interview. Thank you
So very true... "you can't understand it unless you've been in it..."#survivor
I’m so happy Drea found her voice and was able to share her story and she’s helping women in abusive relationships. May God continue to protect this sista.
I always liked her but the way she connected the dots on how power and money kept her prisoner was mind blowing. We all have seen a show or movie where this stuff occurs but to correlate this with a real person is eye opening. Super scary. God bless her and those kids.
Glad I watched this , never knew she was so young when she met him ! That alone tells you what we need to know ! This interview was needed, she spilled so much tea about not only abuse, but abuse with these men in high powers….prayers to her 💕💕
I hope this goes viral cause there are a lot of people that have an issue with her, especially on social media. This interview was mind-blowing, things I didn't even know she went thru. The amount is rumors and lies told about her. You really don't know what people are going thru until they tell you that or experienced it yourself. God bless her.
Girl those people won’t be moved by this genuine interview , they are evil and miserable uneducated individuals that can’t use data and evidence to form an opinion. It won’t even matter , those of us with brains know she is telling the truth and never judged her .
Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
Ladies we have to stop blaming women for abuse.. this is exact why it has become normalized.. also get your own money and career and lastly ARM YOURSELVES
I was in a terrible relationship but I had money to leave and support my two children. I was young as well but Mama said make your own money baby. I feel for her and happy she could tell her story. She has a second chance at life.
I’m speechless. All I can say is thank you two
Thank you for hugging her Carlos because i wanted too. Giving her love and grace in the time of need, us black women need that sometimes.
She needed that embrace. Heartbreaking
As a survivor of abuse a lot of what she said i could relate with. It's easy for people to tell you to leave.
And they have no clue how that hurts you. They are part of the problem.
Thanks!
My GOD! Carlos, Thank you for this interview because I am sitting here in full shock ! Listening to Andrea speak is moving and captivating ‼️ The pain she had to endure all while the world ridiculed her and attacked her… we don’t deserve her😢🙏🏽❤️ This is what resilience looks like. Such beauty and strength in her words, it’s so crazy because as she spoke I just could envision different colors and it was like happiness flowing all around her and vibrant colors 🙏🏽❤️ THAT LADY MADE IT OVER AND WE AS A COMMUNITY AND PEOPLE HAVE THE DUTY TO PROTECT HER AT ALL COST❤️. CARLOS, YOU HAVE BEEN OUTDOING YOURSELF WE NEEDED THIS🙏🏽❤️
Anyone blaming and/or shaming her should be ashamed. Have a seat, please.
Free R Kelly❤️
Ppl who were amongst them say she was complicit. She would sit there while Kells did what he do
@@yoshannEST1990 you have a seat.
Yes
So did Cassie but Diddy was canceled when that video came out @Lovely-ff7uv
I’m so glad Drea Kelly finally is able to sit down and tell her story! I met her in person and she’s definitely a light and very empowering! So glad she escaped ❤ This is your best interview to date Carlos👏🏾 Well Done.
Finally!? This woman has been speaking for yrs. She can zip it! I wanna hear R’s side of the story. Her’s has changed throughout the yrs!🤷🏽♀️
@@trayc3600💯 Real talk Man and she's only The way she is now Cuz she know kellz locked up And can't defend himself or tell his side Cuz im sure she wasn't All that innocent Either
Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.”-Malcolm X Whew! Great interview! 👏🏾 🙏🏾🫶🏾
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Forgot to tell Drea that her make up & hair style looks old school beautiful, classic, classy & dignified.
Yessss I loved this look ! Not Hollywood just a humble down around the way real black woman
I’m driving listening to this while working. I had to pull over and comment and like it. One of the best informative interviews I’ve seen thus far.
This interview is so good!!! I needed! To hear everything that she said! I am crying! God, I hear you loud and clear!
Sending you prayers and support! God will always have ur back just trust him! U got this queen!🙏🏾💪🏾🩷🩷
Sending you hugs!! Praying for all women!!
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Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
What a great interview. If this saves one person it’s well worth it. God bless you girl! ❤
We love Drea. Team Drea. Drea also did a great job giving real life examples for women. Use your voice and your power! This was amazing. She is so empowering through dance and living her truth.
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Lord this interview has changed me! MUCH RESPECT for Andrea!
This interview was on point. She spoke the truth and did it so well. She had me crying just listening to her speak. No one knows what goes on behind closed doors.
This was an excellent interview.👏👏 I am seeing Drea in a different light because you gave her an opportunity to speak her truth. She had me crying my eye balls out at one point.💕
Wow… just wow!! This interview is so so powerful.. GOD bless this lady’s soul and cover her always! 😢🙏🏽🙌🏽
So powerful fake
@@Sunrise26001Wow!
Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾 Amen 🙏🏾
I will never understand why BLACK WOMEN get ridiculed for domestic abuse? What kind of sh*t is that.
and by other black women is the biggest gag.
I love all your interviews but this by far was the best one yet. May God continue to bless you Drea 😢🤗
The first time I saw Drea Kelly was around 2001 (?) at the RKelly concert. It was right after the album Fiesta dropped and the concert was electric. The dancers were phenomenal and the place was so alive!!! I was so impressed by the show and asked one of the DJs who does RKelly use to produce his shows because they are always electric. He said, “That lady right over there. That’s his wife and she is very talented…”. I was in awe of her. That body!?!?! Chile!!! Ms Drea Kelly was well known in Chi Town for her gift of dance!!! I’m so proud of her. Say what you want about ChiTown but baby we make’em strong and determined in these windy city streets. LisaRaye, DreaKelly, ChakaKhan… the list goes on.
Drea looks amazing and yes her body is snatched and she is strong!