For many, the heights reached made by R&B icons Brandy and Monica in Pop culture makes them two of the world’s more endearing stars.
What isn’t so endearing however is the reheating of their two decade long beef.
Why fans of ‘Miss Thang’ have good reason to believe Brandy has a bone to pick with her?
Find out below…
Brandy took to Instagram to publish the message below after the clip above surfaced online.
Everybody wanted we had.
Interesting.
Monica, unlike her supporters, is yet to respond to Norward’s supposed digital slight.
#NowPlaying: Eternal – ‘Stay.’
Poor Brandy! She seems to be losing it.
Chile, I’m REALLY just here for Eternal’s Stay lol…yaaaaaas…but I will say this…Miss Whitney had one daughter, not three! Anyone else was just EXTRA lol
Can someone explain to me where this subliminal message is? To me, all Brandy is doing is saying that she misses her idol and wishes Whitney was here for this moment. This has NOTHING to do with Monica. And has EVERYTHING to do with disillusioned fans. Brandy does NOT have this “beef” with Monica like people think. Their “beef” only started because of fans talking in their ears…. How about WE all stop trying to reach for a story that’s not their and just appreciate good artists and good music.
This weekend Monica was featured on an episode of Where are they now? (On Oprah’s OWN) and during the segment she mentioned her relationship with Whitney, how Whitney was/is her angel, and how Whitney came to the hood one day just to seek her out. She painted a picture of a close relationship with Whitney. I think Brandy is calling that into doubt.
Where were her fairy god daughter’s when she was in the bathtub?
Well Brandy’s brother was the one who left her in the tub but we will not go there
Brandy is just as dumb as ray j. Sorry, but she proved over the years that she’s a bitter b****. Too bad, as she is mad talented and puts out good music, but her antics made her unlikeable to me
why does brandy keep throwing these subliminals at monica like folks won’t catch it? and mo has been nothing but cordial to her publicly (can’t speak on how she acts privately)
Well she was Brandy’s God mother and mentor and they actually did have a physical connection so what she said was True… Period point blank. Brandy was Whitney’s kid almost
She was to both.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B33ce_mgXdE
I wouldn’t count that as really something valid at all. Whitney was cool with a lot of female singers, and sang with wither quite a few on stage sooo I think that video was a reach..
Brandy is aiming for a slot as a full time cast member of love and Hip Hop Hollywood.
I will never believe anything Brandy ever says, she’s corny as hell. Back in the 90s there was a music show in the UK on B** 2 call the ozone. One week Brandy was on there and then asked her about Aaliyah. Brandy was saying how close they were and they were like best friends.
Funnily enough the next week Aaliyah was on there and they asked her about Brandy and told her what Brandy said. Aaliyah basically said she knows Brandy but are NOT close and don’t really speak to each other. There was no problem between them, just they have never been close.
Brandy stays trying to make herself look more relevant than she is. She is corny as f***
I wish you had the video/audio of this.
I love Aaliyah and maybe something like this did happen, but I’m sure it wasn’t shade. Back then, Brandy more than likely just wanted to avoid a diva rivalry starting up. It was only 3 major “mini divas” and for some reason crabs prefer this kind of entertainment over seeing women united!
Brandy did say something about her mother would never let her dress the way Aaliyah did. Aaliyah responded like a lady and told her good luck.
… But we all know Brandy’s mom was strict on her! Still reaching?
@mark. It was true. My mother wouldn’t allow me to dress like Aaliyah also, it was no shade but those crop tops were not allowed back in the day Aaliyah or no Aaliyah
It stills falls under Brandy saying something about someone and being petty while the other takes the high road. 5:20 mark
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebb8qyrhUC4
Like I said, Bran wasn’t here for the beef people wanted to stir up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PknmxAIotcM
Have y’all ever seen that video of brandy and Britney Spears on TRL and brandy answered the question then they asked BS a question and brandy was behind her giving the BIGGEST stank face maybe brandy always been like a diva and kinda bitchy and karma has came around and hurt and now she is almost like a laughable legend like a grown keke palmer but she still has a better voice and music than Monica imo
They are really reaching for what idk, but yes Brandy suppose to be this all American Idol type girl back then in which she hated we found out later on with a few secrets sshe had to look and stay squeaky clean.. but whatever lol. The reach is real… smh…
That’s not shade
If you’re 16 wearing half shirts and u say to ur girl ” dang girl my mom wld never buy me that”
U gotta imagine being 16 she wasn’t and adult she didn’t know what shade was
Her mom in a concert special give brandi a major side eye when she tried to buy a crop top
Y’all are forgetting her family was very religious her dad is a minister
Gave * brandy *
Brandy is soooo jealous of Monica. She has everything Brandy WANTS: Relevance, beauty, a LOVING family and beauty. Continue to seethe in those high school locker rooms you perform in MEANGIRLdy
Umm err Monica is having babies and has virtually retired so i wouldnt say Brandy wants what Monica has because Brandy is much more successful financially and musically then Monica the southern bell.. Monica is in school
Billboard disagrees, which is why Monica is ranked at 25 for the top R&B artist, while Brandy is ranked 45. Monica has made musical history numerous times, just recently becoming the only artist with a it’s in three decades, when has Brandy?
How embarrassing, Brandy needs to grow up, with her ugly murdering ass ?
check the net worths monica has her by a few million
Lord people love to make something out of nothing. Brandy just got honored and I’m sure ain’t thinkin about no damn Monica lol. I’m
Sure Monica ain’t thinking about Brandy either. Sis is laid up making babies..
Does anybody else prefer Brandy’s 90s voice over her present voice? I mean technically speaking she’s grown and become a vocal powerhouse, but as for sonically and tone wise, her pre Full Moon voice just does things to my ear. It’s so edgy and soft at the same time.
Wasn’t full moon 2002
Yes
When did Monica become EVERYBODY, Stop reaching and starting trouble Thatgrapejuice..
It’s not a coincidence that Brandy ‘ s post came right after Monica ‘ s interview on OWN (“Where are they now ?”) which aired this weekend with her describing her close relationship with her angel Whitney Houston.
I use to be a real Brandy Stan. HAve followed her from day one but after finally getting to see er in concert this year in the UK I was disgusted at er attitude! she made us wait 4 hours before SHE deemed it fit that we go inside the venue. aparently she was sound checking. SHE hen made us wait another hour before sge came on stage. NO apology and then she didn’t even bother singing full songs. just I’d a good medley of some of her main hits nd a few full songs. She was arrogant and acted mental with her weird dance moves
I doubt you’re was ever fan but thanks for taking out the time to type your essay dedicated to my girl.
Right! Lol. These haters live in Brandy’s posts. You rarely ever see me in a Rihanna post or Gaga post cuz I’m not really into their music. But as soon as they see Brandy’s name, they fill up the comments. #Obsessed
Lake Erie – YO MAMA!
You have no idea what kind of a fan i am, i have ALL her unreleased songs – including Adios and the original version of Lately( no rap) SO DONT TEST ME YOU STUPID F@~’#’!
Brandy sold out in the UK.. shes in high demand..Voices Like that will always be in demand.. and brandy is not to blamed for defending herself against any haters- celebrity, CEO, or Instagram ‘ish stirrers.
**just a short medley
Wtf? So weird. Did something happen behind the scenes? Brandy didn’t seem too fond of Monica back when they released that flop song “It Belongs To Me” a few years ago either
Last night I seen Brandy trending and the next hour Monica was. Both artist and their fans are so busy battling each other, while other R&B acts just pass them by. It’s to the point that they shouldn’t have even done that song. Petty, Whitney was a mentor to BOTH of them. I read many reads of Mo saying Whit was her prayer partner and we know Whit & Brandy was close as well. My thing is, why is Brandy being so petty? It seems whatever Monica does, Brandy has something to say right after. I’m like Nicki, where is your music?
While they spent two decade fighting each other and holding each other back (Brandy, Mo & the fans) other artist like Alicia Keys, Ashaunti, Beyonce, Ciara, Rihanna, Kesha Cole, and the others just passed them up.
Now Ciara surpassed them? You don’t know if you want to make Cici out to be a flop or a mega-star! I guess it depends on your angle and the point your trying to prove on any given day!
No shade to Cici but she fell off big time after The Evolution. ALL of Brandy and Monica’s albums outsold her last four.
^ And I wasn’t trying to start Ciara shade (Lord knows that don’t take much to get going)! I’m just laughing at his inconsistency with Ciara! … I am wondering how on God’s green earth Keyshia and Ashanti surpassed Bran & Mo tho! O_O
I said the pass two decades. 2000s and 2010s, Ciara had a 3X and a patinum album, a #1, countless top 10s. I named females that came out well after B & M and passed them with success while they stay fighting each other.
Yuou didn’t specify, I took what you stated to simply mean Bran and Mo’s been fighting for 2 decades! If you meant it the way you claim to, please explain how did Aaliyah surpass these ladies in the 00s/10s. She’s also lumped together with the names you’ve mentioned! I don’t get how you can only look at Brandy and Monica’s careers from 2000 – 2016 and compare that piece of it to “it” girls having their moment now! It’s a silly comparison! In that case, I can say Bruno > Usher, Ariana > Mariah or Adele > Celine … and it basically wouldn’t make sense! They’d all still have to play catch up to surpass them!
I said what I said, you can take it or leave it. But the facts are in the numbers. Monica did well here and there after the 90s, Brandy been a flop since the turn of the century. Aaliyah has nothing to do with these flops other than setting the trend.
Damn well just tell all the truths
Stop reaching!!!!!!!! Brandy can’t give Whitney praise without thinking about Monica?????????? The only one throwing shade and implying shade is this website.
Sad just let Brandy have her moment ALONE.
Brandy is soooooo damn pressed! And it’s soooo obvious EVERYTIME Mo does something here comes Brandy with her weak ass subliminal shots!!!! Like does she bother you that much?? If you’re going to take shots or if you have a legit issue be a woman & CALL HER UP & ADDRESS IT
Ok, so it’s becoming clear that s*** is starting to hit the fan! I was hoping that these two (Brandy and Monica) can learn to co-exist in an industry that they’re both considered R&B vets in! Unfortunately, things sometimes don’t always go the way that you’d like it to! Everyone’s opinions are divided and we do not all have to agree, but if we’re going to look at what’s behind this “rivalry” at least be fair-minded! Fact: the friction started when these girls were only teens! Fact: there was an incident at the MTV that lead to physical confrontation! After several years, there was an attempt to reunite musically and from what I’ve noticed, it appeared to have spark some kind of tension all over again!
This was apparent in the Breakfast Club interview! I just think both ladies rub each other the wrong way! I don’t know what’s at the root of all this, but it seems personal! People want to ignore certain actions and pass things off as Brandy only being jealous, but there just seems to be some chemistry that’s off! Someone stated in the older post that Monica’s taking the high road and Brandy’s no longer willing to be a punk! Tbh, I think that both of those ladies needed that attitude adjustment, just to have more balance. I’m not going into who’s wrong or right, but I think it’s great to see a more refined Monica and I’m personally glad that Bran have a little more grit to her these days!
Another thing I’ve noticed is that people are so partial to numbers link to certain artists these days! Brandy and Monica are more than 20 years deeps into their careers! One thing I refuse to do is have one set of rules for my fav, but another for all the other artists! I’m not going to celebrate my fav selling 60K, but call someone else a flop for producing the same numbers! I honestly think 100K is respectable and anything above it becomes more impressive! People are bashing Bran for “flopping”, but then praising her peers for having similar numbers! Well, 30k, 40K, 50k isn’t stellar in my book for anyone! In Bran and Mo’s case; however, there’s no pressure to sell big numbers anymore! They’ve made their mark! I’m not really disappointed by the low sales! It’s just people’s bias that i find laughable! I even noticed that kind of prejudice with the Bruno vs Weekend thing lately! Numbers simply can’t be manipulated for different artists! Those that have proven themselves, don’t have to keep scoring huge debut weeks with their new albums! I’ve said this about many people before (Usher, Alicia, etc)! That said, I truly wish Brandy and Monica continued success! I’m not a Monica fan, but her artistry is intertwined with my favs! There’s history there, that will forever be! I can only have some kind of appreciation for what they’ve done together!
I don’t mean to be long winded, but I just basically want to make a point that Brandy and Monica’s situation isn’t black and white! We think we can speak on what’s happening behind the scenes, but we have no clue! It’s been going on for to long for anyone to claim they have an inside scoop! I hope this whole thing blows over! Btw, I love that both adore my angel, Whitney… She’d spank ’em both for making it a competition tho!
Stfu. Brandy needs to grow the fk up and act her age at 38. She’s acting like a jealous, bitter, pressed, and insecure high school little girl.
I’d really love to see this thing(^) make that happen! You’re making Brandy out to be all these things, but my little post got you acting very high school right about now! Simmer down troll!
“You’re making Brandy out to be all these thing”,..No, Brandy has that covered. She’s been going off the deep end for years now, twitter and instagram rants here and there, she needs help.
You could’ve simply came at me this way from the door! My last comment wasn’t an invitation for ongoing conversation tho! You can move right on out my reply section now love!
Boy bye! ✌
… and scene!
Lmao!!!! ROYAL KEV!!! (And he speaketh the TRUTH!!!) Damn, I don’t even know where to begin on this comment cuz BOY you touched on SO many levels. But YES! That Breakfast club interview was kind of a cringe to watch for me. I mean they low key disrespected Brandy in my opinion and they acted SHOOK around Monica because of how they said ” she gets down” FOH. Then Monica low key sat back and watched really, I mean left her for dead. I didn’t want her to take up for her but it just really looked awkward. Words can’t even explain. I’ve been watching them since I was too little to know what I knew lol. So its like I see things a little different. Not a big Monica Fa but lIke her music a lot. If I had to choose, of course Brandy hands down…. But anyways, there is a lot of bias stances on here. I mean , yeah I’m bias in a way but it’s with facts. Half of what I’m reading on this post is like? !?!?!?! Girl or boy, please check your facts..
@RoyalKev Very well said!
Kev, you’re far too bright for this nonsense. Never debate school children, they sink you to their level.
Gul you just rambled on about nothing didn’t you…Anyway love Brandy and RihRih, can’t stand Monica or her fake stank attitude!
Monica is from ATL, Probably ghetto af when the cameras are off and Brandy just isn’t here for the f#ckery anymore #ChileBye
Brandy is over it. Monica shaded her severly during IABTM promo. Im glad shes gettin her shine and confidence up.
Brandy’s post was a shot at Monica based on Monica’s recent where are they now interview with Oprah. It honestly makes Brandy look like she is stuck in 1998. On another note it makes Brandy look desperate for attention. Instead of still beefing over an old rivalry Brandy should focus on giving her fans a great album now that she is free from her supposedly s**** contract.
How embarrassing, Brandy needs to grow up, with her ugly murdering ass ?
As long as brandy continues to give remarkable vocals, like she did last night, and continue to grow with her tremendous talent, I could give 2 shits about her getting along with Monica or not. She’s a professional singer, that’s her job and she does spectacularly. That’s my, and any practical intelligent adults, only concern with her or any professional musician. She’s not in my personal frame of reference besides MUSIC.
I feel like Monica fans latch on to any Brandy moment and try to make it about her. Sis didn’t get honored, Maybe next year. Enough is enough!???
They’re obsessed w/ shading Brandy Norwood!
Even worse, they’ve now decided to make up lies to help further the alleged rivalry.
The absolute truth is Brandy is and has been the most successful artist of the 2.
*Facts
Brandy has sold 8.62 million ALBUMS in the US alone.
Monica sold 5.4 million
Brandy had a long running successful TV series that is on the air in syndication 20 years later.
I’m almost certain Brandy’s name and face is far more recognizable to middle America over Monica Arnold lol
Her artistry is generally more lauded as well.
According to Metacritic:
Full Moon- 60
Afrodisiac- 73
Human- 67
Two Eleven-77
Only Monica’s most recent two albums generated a score lol
Still Standing-65
New Life- 58
Brandy made *history becoming the first black Cinderella, first R&B singer turned into a Barbie.
In her heyday, she was the more the successful artist *SALESwise (not radio airplay, Monica has her beat there) and she remains the more successful artist OVERALL. Dont forget, Monica has a Grammy b/c of Brandy’s song, not the other way around. End of story.
Please read them lol, they don’t understand
When will this end?!!!! Brandy and Monica need to hash things out! But hey it’s up to them. I will always respect Monica because she’s holding it down as well to be another artist with longevity. I didn’t think Brandy’s post was directed towards Monica. I really need this to end because it’s annoying! #STARZ
Lol!! Exactly, I doubt this was related to Monica at all. … I’d go out on a lem and say it was a coincidence lol. I mean last night was HER night and Brandy CAME OUT THE GATE always saying Whitney is her inspiration and WHY she sings… so yea, she took some time out today to pay homage. .. that’s what I believe… But hey, Brandy will be coming out with an album, and I’m sure this question might come up. Which will be a first because they rarely ask Brandy about Monica… lol. No shade but it’s real..
Brandy is a MURDERER!
You’re an idiot
And Monica’s 30th child is due in the Spring????
Monica has 3 beautiful kids. Brandy wants more kids, but no one wants to wife her.
Y’all stay reaching,trying to connect dots. LET. IT. GO! Brandy anyways refers to and talks about Whitney like this. Why does Monica have anything to do with it? Jesus Christ, get a life
Brandy has discovered one of the quickest ways to lose fans. I was happy and excited about her Soul Train performance, but I can’t feel good about supporting her as long as she keeps up this habit of always needing to respond when Monica says or does something that is unrelated to Brandy. I think Whitney would be ashamed of Brandy’s behavior. Whitney’s song “Whatchulookinat” was made for Brandy, because the woman seems to always have her eye on Monica. Why is Brandy so concerned with Monica? It’s time to grow up and learn when to leave people alone.
I can clearly see why Brandy has no friends. A few months ago she even feel out with Kelly Rowland, Serena Williams, Niecy Nash and Keshia from total. Brandy needs help.
Fell.
@Stay
Exactly what I’m saying! Then she tries to play victim knowing her fans will fall for it! Niecy Nash knows all about Brandy! Niecy Nash shaded Brandy on instagram back in February. You know Kelly & Brandy shares the same bday… Neicy Nash hinted that Brandy is very jealous of Kelly Rowland honey that’s the real tea!
I heard that as well. Brandy has always been like this, but low key though.
To be fair, she fell out with Kelly years ago when she warned her not to trust Mathew because he was going to prioritise Bey. It’s not like she was wrong.
I like Brandy! But she needs to stop with the pettiness! She too grown for that
Smh Everytime Monica does some type of promotion, Brandy name is always brought up. She could easily say ” we good” and that’s old news but she elaborates on it EVERYTIME. Now with Brandy, it seems like they never or rarely ask her about that old ancient beef. But if I was Brandy, I’d wonder like why is she still talking about some century old beef? BRANDY NEVER responds though. So now she responds, everyone wants to say she should stop or she running her mouth. .. smh.
Smh lol. And these troll accounts are rampant just to prove some some opinionated point. Lol.
Brandy shits on Monica as a musician and that’s what they are. Forget all the other ish. Brandy slays!!. Her performance lastnight was???? and her award was well deserved. Monica fans will just have to deal with it!..lol
Exactly! When these other artist (Bey, Rih, etc) site Monica as an inspiration or even compliment her then we will talk. Where the competition between the two even came from, I will never know. Hell, Kelly Rowland and Ciara’s names hold more weight in the industry than Monica’s so bye!
@ Lea
I don’t see how you can insult Kelly or Ciara like that! The industry is more than just getting people to like your voice! You have to be diverse and play industry politics that’s why Kelly & Ciara is thriving! Both of these women have been in the industry for a while and is still doing their thing! Ciara sold millions of records early in her career and now is a model. Kelly Rowland is apart of one of the biggest girl bands in history she will go down as a icon! She has accomplished alot solo & as a group! In alot of ways she broke barriers for setting an example that you can come from a group that you weren’t the lead and still have success in the music industry! She’s doing better than Ciara, Monica, & Brandy and all the other r&b girls right now! I like Monica & Brandy’s music equally. I don’t prefer one voice over the other! They both are talented but what Brandy did was just taascckkyy as hell! This has been a pattern with her… not just with Mo but with other women as well & it’s a shame!
Wonderful of brandy and rip to Whitney Houston
Yes….why they both look like they blazed up before this photo shoot! LOL!
Ya’ll don’t get it. Brandy has something on Monica that’s why Monica isn’t responding because she’s worried that Brandy might spill the beans. Its no like Monica is unborthered she is but afraid that whatever Brandy have on her if comes out people will look at her different. Monica is not as innocent as she sound. Ciara, Keyshia Cole, Lala Hathaway they know who the real Monica is.