Mo’Nique set the internet ablaze with her Club Shay Shay interview.
And while much of the discourse centered on her claims of being blacklisted and grudges against the likes of Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, and D.L. Hughley, it’s her brief mention of her oldest son Shalon Jackson that now looks set to become the latest headline grabber.
Speaking frankly with host Shannon Sharpe, the comedienne admitted that she and Shalon are estranged and do not speak. She said she hoped the universe would bring them back together.
However, breaking his silence, Shalon (who is also a stand-up comic) countered with a very different version of the story.
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In the nearly 10-minute address, Shalon branded Mo’Nique “self-centered” and unpacked what presented as years of pent-up frustration.
He claimed she wasn’t there for him in the way he would have wanted and branded her “assistant” as being “more of a mother” to him than the Oscar winner was during his formative years.
Opening up about their relationship at present, Shalon said it’s non-existent and he wants it to stay that way:
“My mother’s value had reached such a low point in my life that I no longer want to wait or relate to her.”
Shalon, who has a daughter that Mo’Nique does not have contact with, added:
“There is nothing we have to offer each other. Putting the work into being Mo’Nique was more important to her than being my mother.”
While calm during his video, which was originally shared to TikTok, Shalon made multiple unfavorable mentions of Mo’Nique’s husband – Sidney Hicks – who she publicly refers to as the “Daddy” who is “raising” her.
Watch Shalon’s emotional full address:
With that, what are…
Sam, please move on….slow news day is it?
headline grabber? where?
buffalo?
They are jealous of her because of the Oscar.
We know it.
That Oscar means nothing for her. She hasn’t done anything since nor will she ever again.
This is sad to hear x
His message seemed heartfelt and it’s sad he feels that way. But when a child feels neglected or unloved there’s usually two sides to the story with the exact truth being somewhere in between. I don’t doubt that he’s justified in feeling hurt but based on the limited info he gave, it sounds like he should consider making that step to mending the relationship or at least letting his mother know that he’s open to it. It sounds like she wants to but needs to know that he is ready to accept and forgive her despite her past shortcomings and her admittedly sacrificing family for her career. Unfortunately it happens sometimes, those with the biggest careers have regrets about missing out on nurturing relationships with their children. Hopefully for their sake they can overcome the hurt and pain that comes when humans fall short. Also I have to mention that I detected a bit of a condescending attitude when he would refer to Monique’s husband as “her Daddy” and when he mentioned her praying to the “universe” as opposed to God. I personally don’t see the problem with her calling her husband Daddy especially since they have children in the house and it just seems like she has a submissive type of relationship with him, the same type that “God” of the Bible teaches women to have, to each his own if it works for them. I also don’t see a problem with her praying to the universe as opposed to picking one of the various Gods that mankind worships. If he wants to open himself up to the possibility of forgiveness and a relationship with his mom he shouldn’t be dismissive of her way of life. Wish them the best.
Moni que. As I’m listening to your son speak of you I’m like omg all the advice you be giving us about bonnets on our heads going to the store in Pj ‘s and them fury slides etc Girlllll is really true what he saying about being Monique was more important to you then being a mother to your Son. I know people have been doing this for years but Mo all the Hell you be out here raising and damn it do be all about Monique oh yeah and Daddy that weird s***. And out of all the jokes you done put out here. I have never heard a mention of your son. Maybe I missed it when you did if you did. I have been on Monique side this whole time but my damn sistah not this time. 😒 So Monique raised hell about being blk balled attacked people not lady like either she attacked them superstars a little thuggish so personally I think 🤔 that you need to have a breaking news conference 😉 on national television first and foremost a big Apology to your Son ,and then to Tyler ,Oprah and who ever else you done dropped judgment on Periooood!!
His mother asks those who wrong her for an apology and financial-reparation as accountability. What does accountability from his biological mother mean to him, today, if it is not a full apology, financial-reparation, and mutually agreed upon time dedicated to mother-son bonding? He explains that he is not open to a mother-son relationship with her anymore. He also said no to the apology and financial-reparation. Is his chosen accountability for her a punishment, which is to deny access plus interest in dedicated time for mother-son bond time?
He has truly been a more upstanding person than her!!! Continue young man to move forward and enjoy your family
Much love ❤️