Official: Gospel Singer Le’andria Johnson Denies Calling Matthew Knowles A “Crook”

Grammy winning gospel songstress Le’andria Johnson set the net ablaze hours ago when messages were lifted to her Twitter slamming Music World Gospel label head/famed manager Matthew Knowles (father of pop superstar Beyonce) for being a “crook”.

The original message (which has now been removed) was accompanied with a phone number soliciting media requests for interviews.  As word quickly spread across the Web and courted the attention of secular and gospel outlets alike, it appears the ‘Sunday Best’ champion’s team is trying to shut down the story.

Official statement inside…

Official Statement from Le’andria Johnson:

“A recent posting has appeared on Ms. Johnson’s Twitter account which alleged that Mr. Knowles of Music World is a “crook”.  Ms. Johnson did not post the message on her Twitter account. A disgruntled associate has admitted to the posting and will be disciplined.”  – rep for Leandria Johnson

“The problem has been handled.  The posting should never have appeared and I regret that this has occurred.” – Leandria Johnson