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A few years back, Kandi Burruss of The Real Housewives of Atlanta took Atlanta hairstylist Lawrence Washington under her musical wing.
If you recall, the song, entitled “Closet Freak” was featured during Season 3 of the show and the flaming hairstylist “reinvented” himself as “MISS” Lawrence. He even performed the song live during a special event that included all the housewives.
[FLASHBACK: "Miss" Lawrence Performs "Closet Freak" LIVE (PHOTOS + VIDEO)]
The song was released on iTunes January 29, 2011 and Lawrence recently revealed during that special “hairstylist” episode of RHOA that he was not properly compensated for the song.
Kandi didn’t waste anytime commenting on the situation.
While I’ve heard that Kandi pulled her support of the song after Lawrence refused to sign a contractual agreement for her management services, Lawrence stated on the show that there was actually a “split sheet” in place and that “no split came about.”
Lawrence also stated that he wasn’t a fan of doing business with friends because of his prior dealings with the Grammy award winning songwriter.
Kandi hit the tweets to explain that it was all business and had nothing to do with friendship, stating:
I guess that sounds plausible.
Kandi goes on to explain to several fans who questioned the situation via twitter:
Did Kandi Cheat Lawrence Out of His “Closet Freak” Royalties?
Who do you believe? Kandi or Lawrence?
FRIENDS OR NOT PEOPLE FORGET THAT THINGS COST. KANDI DOESN’T WORK FOR FREE AND IF SHE DID AS A FAVOR HER PRODUCERS DON’T AND NEITHER DOES GEORGIA POWER FOR THE ENERGY IT TOOK TO OPERATE HER STUDIO & EQUIPMENT. SHE’D BE BROKE IF SHE NEVER CHARGED SO-CALL FRIENDS. I’M SURE SHE DIDN’T TAX HIM LIKE A REGULAR PERSON AND HE’S STILL TRYING TO THROW HER UNDER THE BUS. I’M SURE SHE LEARNED HER LESSON WITH KIM AND MADE SURE SHE ATLEAST RECOUPED HER MONEY THIS TIME. LET’S SEE WHO GIVES HIM A CHANCE NOW…….JENNY JONES!!!
Closet Freak sold no money because:
1. Lawrence is ugly and looks like a bathroom freak instead of a closet freak
2. The song sucked like a 2 dollar ho
3. Nobody wanted to hear a man sing about being another man’s closet freak.
4. It wasn’t properly promoted e.g. no tour like what was done with Kim
and
5. Kandi’s heart probably wasn’t in it. I think she was still hot from her experience with Kim.
Weeping!
right…in the age of downlow brothas….just no.
lawrence can sing very well but the world ain’t ready yet. i believe kandi. she is all about her business and money, lawrence doesn’t know anything about the music business.
Number 4 is where it’s at.
That song sucked like a 2 dollar ho so no surprise that it didn’t sell any units. Did Lawrence the clown really think that song was hot? A joint about a man being sore over another man using him sexually? Lawrence needs to stick to weaving, bumping and curling Broke By Sheree’s 1B/30 Remi.
KOOOOOOreckt!!
She did work for FREE with Kim, but, she cleared this up and I hope sh and Lawrence can remain friends.
It probably didn’t sell that many copies. But isn’t he supposed to get royalties from the few that did sell? I believe artists make most of their money going on tour, shows, etc.
NOOOOOOOsir! Girl didn’t you see them describing ‘word definitions’? "SHADE"…an important word. He threw Kandi "SHADE" then shut it down. Another word that WE know is "READ". We "READ" his "SHADE". In my point of veiw,Kandi "READ" his azz and knew he was trying to "GAG" her with the "SHADE" he couldn’t back up on this show.
I sounds like he didnt make anything according to him but he never mentioned having to pay anything either! People dont work for free, the sound, studio time, produers all have to be paid BEFORE a profit can be made in most cases. Sounds like he was spending money that he didnt have to begin with therefore any money that came in would not have gone to him. Also wasnt it just a single…
Typing and talking at the same time…
Sounds like he didnt make anything according to him but he never mentioned having to pay anything either! People dont work for free, the music,studio time and produers all have to be paid BEFORE a profit can be made in most cases. He was spending money that he didnt have to begin with therefore any money that came in would not have gone to him. Also wasnt it just a single…
I only heard that song 1 time…money was made off of it?
She didn’t cheat him out of anything. He tried to act like the song made millions when in fact, she cleared it up on twitter and said the song DID NOT sell worth anything and by the time she finished doing producer fees for the song, no money was made off the song.
royalties? he ain’t write it. haha artist make like no money unless they go on tour and stuff… he better stick to putting weaves in heads!
Miss Lawrence is doing the most for ratings…stop that, gurl.
Royalties? Im sorry, but I never heard this on ANY radio station or music video channel. So what royalties? From what? When wad this a hit????
RIGHT! Robert!!! He should just stick to doing hair because he evidently don’t know how the music side of business work. He thought he was going to come for Kandi and she just sit back and watch it quietly. WRONG!!!!!!!!! Kandi cleared his behind REAL quick about it!!! Now I wonder what he has to say> LMAO! SMH
He did recorded a song with Kandi label, but I have to agree, I didn’t hear on the radio, but I didn’t hear tardy for the party that Kim song, and Let keep it real Kim got paid, but Lawerence didn’t!
In my "Madea Voice" Mr./Miss Lawrence, Will you please go somewhere and Sat Down….Halllleeeuuuuuhhhhhaaaaaa.
HallelooYERRR!
Kandi stop trying to help friends
Forget Lawrence’s comment, what about Derek J statement that "Kandi could not keep a story straight to save her life."
Very well. BUT, story told…dude ran all off the road with that one. I must say though…Miss Lawrence is my #1 Diva. Shade or no, he is something else. I could see him having his own show. I don’t think he would have too much ratchetness. He’s magnetic.
What? I missed that comment. Do tell!!
Sorry this was a reply to Keya’s comment on "Kandi could not keep a story straight to save her life"
@JB tardy for the party was picked up by Itunes and people bout it by downloading it, that’s how Kim got paid. #factcheck
bought
I don’t blame Kandi for charging studio time, etc. However, she should have done the same with Kim! She even invited Kim to tour with her, which was not smart, being that Kim had not handed over a dime for Kandi tweaking the song, producing & promoting it. Like NeNe said, Kandi wanted a friend & Kim wanted a hit song…..
I think Kim was a much needed learning experience on how NOT to do business. Kandi painfully exposed the consequences. But there was a plus in that loss. After seeing what Kandi Factory did with Kim’s no note azz,everyone got to see Kandi’s skills.Chic is phenomenal.
But Kandi did Tardy for The Party… FOR FREE. I’m sorry I don’t believe her because in all honesty Kandi can’t keep a story straight and we’ve seen that repeatedly on the show.
Ok, so the song made no money- not unheard of. What bothers me is Kandi decided to use precautions in her dealings with Ms. Lawrence, but went all the way out for Kim. Yes, ITunes helped Kim, but so did Kandi- by tweaking Don’t be Tardy for the Party, producing it, providing studio time for yet another song -”The Ring Didn’t Mean a Thing”, taking her on tour with her. Kandi thought Kim was her buddy, but was sore when Kim consulted with a lawyer who advised her not to pay Kandi for her producer fee, etc. Then to add insult to injury, Kim used the song as the theme to her spin-off show, but changed the word “party” to the word “wedding”.
My question is: Why did Kandi not help Lawrence promote his song?
I don’t think promotion from Kandi would have made a bit of difference… Frank Ocean is one thing; "Miss" Lawrence’s flaming behind singing about being a closet freak for some man is another. baby steps ppl lol
You know good and well you aint’ got OR know a single Frank Obie song. No I DIDN’T buy "Closet Freak" but I loved the sound.Now the words,that’s another thang. Miss L can sing AND perform her azz off. He might consider not being so descript in gender lyrics. We know he’s gay and wouldn’t have him any other way."Closet Freak" is probably STILL house music in gay clubs. But can’t as yet make it on air. Those were not Kandi’s lyrics but she encouraged his creativity. He’s quite good. Next time, don’t be selfish with lyrics. That time will come.
You a lie… I sing that Channel Orange in the car lol
Problem wit Kandi is she does not help the right people and honestly is not good at choosing talented people to work wit
Kim got paid because she basically stole the royalties, lets keep that real! Kandi should have been the highest paid off that song, she wrote the song, produced it, etc… that was clear when it was bought up on the reunion show. Kim did her wrong with that song! Lesson learned for Kandi for sure. Kandi is a boss, she is making money regardless!
Kim’s song was at the top of the iTunes chart and also in alot of club mix tapes….that’s how she made money. I agree with others…. Kandi should stop bringing these random folks into the music biz…
Totally believe Kandi, the song and theme were garbage. Nobody wants to pay hard earned money to hear Lawrence’s big nose tail complaining about being "closeted." But I have to say, those boots he wore last night were so freaking sick, it was ridiculous!
Lmfao! I can’t
She doesn’t have to cheat him out of anything! What for?
I agree with Kandi, no one works for free. But, she should sue Kim Z to make it even between friends.
Yes she should (sue Kim)! That’s is what I would call redemption for Kandi and it is much needed! I was so disappointed Kim was able to use her that way and had nerve enough to discuss it on more than one occassion!
Lawrence said he did’nt get any money from the sond and Kandi agreed. What’s the problem?
…song
…on another note, Derek J had no reason to throw Kandi under the bus. he said exactly what she said, in her face and she was mad that Nene found out. She always talking about people, Marlo criminal record. Marlo money game. Pheadra being full term.. Nene, looking at 10 million dollar houses in Miami. Kandi need to set her emotional, gossipping, low self esteem, friend buying, sugar mamma behind down somewhere.Let that boy quit his job, move in with her and drive her car around Atlanta 30 days after meeting him. She need to be a better example and protector of her daughter. FYI, this comment has nothing to do with how much money or awards she got.
Well damn..go IN then..lol!
Well, Miss Kasey Stewart just sent me an ole nasty emotional message in reference to this post. Sir.Madam get out of your feelings. Is kandi sponsoring you too. It is not that serious. Exhale. LMAO!
hahahahahaha
when will these successuful women leave these queens alone..them hoes just lookin for a quick comeup
Well, Kandi just confirmed my first thought after reading the title of this article. My first thought was, "Did the song sell anything to actually have royalties"?
Lawrence should have tracked his own ITunes sales. That way he could have determined whether he was owed compensation or not. Also, if he didn’t write or produce the song, he’s likely not due anything, even if it sold 100,000 copies. He would have to tour with the song in order to make any real money.
Right, that’s what I said. Kim had her stuff on iTunes and was pumping it up everyday. I believe that’s how she sold so many copies and made her money.
@Florida: LMAO TRUEEEEEEE
Miss Lawrence says he said all that for the drama when he was on KKN with Kandi. SMH. http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/26588479