At the end of 2012, K. Michelle snubbed Lyfe Jennings when she refused to perform before the R&B crooner during a show in Tampa, FL. The sore subject was reignited by K. Michelle on a recent radio interview with New York's Power 105.1, which she admitted to making a mistake and vowed to put her fans first rather than clash with fellow artists.
Although K. Michelle tried taking the high road, Lyfe wasn't too happy with her comments, which earmarked him as irrelevant during the time of the concert. "Doesn’t K Michelle realize that every time she talks bad about Lyfe her fan base goes down," he writes on Twitter.
The "Statistics" singer made it clear that he will never share any stage with the Love & Hip Hop star. Jennings attempted to stay positive and firm in his stance insisting, "And to any promoter: stop calling me [.] I will not do a show with K. Michelle on the bill. If she’s involved I won’t be. Don’t need the drama."
He closed with:
Lyfe is currently working on a follow-up album to his 2010 effort 'I Still Believe.' He plans on releasing the first single from the forthcoming project in March.
It may come as a surprise to Lyfe Jennings and K. Michelle fans, but the two have been in an ongoing feud for years now. Recently, Lyfe Jennings made it clear that he won’t be sharing the stage with K. Michelle ever again. The details surrounding their rift remain unclear, so let’s take a look at what we know about this complicated relationship between two of R&B’s biggest stars.
The war of words between these two began when they were both nominated for Best Male/Female Soul R&B Performance at the 2007 Grammy Awards. During his acceptance speech after winning, Lyfe thanked everyone who had helped him get there – except K. Michelle whose name was notably absent from his list of acknowledgments. This quickly set off rumors of a rivalry between them, which only intensified over the next few months as each artist released songs taking jabs at one another on record.
Finally, after almost eight years since their initial beef started, Lyfe has officially declared that he wants nothing more to do with K.Michelle, vowing never to share the stage with her ever again and dismissing any attempts by other people to broker peace between them as “futile”. So far neither party has commented further on why exactly their long-standing grudge exists or how they plan to move forward without crossing paths musically – until now…
Lyfe Jennings’ Public Statement
Recently, Lyfe Jennings has released a statement regarding his decision to no longer share the stage with fellow R&B singer K. Michelle. In an interview with Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning show, he was asked about their past collaborations and his current feelings on working together. His response made it clear that he was not interested in doing any more work with her: “I will never perform or do anything else publicly with K. Michelle ever again”.
Jennings went on to explain why he felt so strongly about this issue. He stated that while they had been friends at one point, he now believes she is not someone who respects him as an artist or friend. He further elaborated by saying that when artists come into contact with each other, there should be respect for one another regardless of personal issues. This lack of mutual respect led him to make the difficult decision to no longer collaborate musically with K. Michelle.
The announcement sparked debate among fans and industry professionals alike, some praising Jennings’ stance and others claiming it was uncalled for given their prior professional relationship. Regardless of how people feel about the situation, it seems that Lyfe Jennings will remain steadfast in his commitment to refuse sharing the stage with K. Michelle going forward.
Reasons Behind The Decision
It’s clear that Lyfe Jennings’ decision not to share the stage with K. Michelle again is a deeply personal one, stemming from a lack of mutual respect he feels towards her. His comments have shed light on an often unspoken issue in the music industry: the importance of respecting each other regardless of any issues between artists. This goes beyond just professional working relationships; even when two people are friends and collaborate musically, there should be a certain level of respect present.
Jennings has made his stance very clear, stating he will never perform or do anything else publicly with K. Michelle ever again. It’s obvious that this was not an easy decision for him to make as they had been close at one point before things went south. Though some may disagree with his choice, it seems like he won’t be swayed by public opinion and is determined to stick to his guns on this matter.
At the end of the day, all anyone can do is show their support for whatever decisions Jennings makes concerning his own career and life choices. Whether fans agree or disagree with his stance regarding K.Michelle, it’s important to remember that everyone deserves respect no matter what disagreements arise between them in the future.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it appears that Lyfe Jennings won’t be sharing a stage with K. Michelle anytime soon. His public statement made it clear that he has no intention of performing alongside her again. This decision seems to have been motivated by a combination of personal experience and professional pride; after all, there would inevitably be comparisons between the two vocalists if they performed together on the same bill.
It’s unfortunate that this situation had to arise in the first place, but it’s ultimately up to each artist how they choose to conduct their career and collaborate with other musicians. I’m sure many fans were hoping for some kind of reconciliation between these two powerful voices, but as things stand now, such an outcome looks unlikely.
Whatever happens in the future, one thing is certain: Lyfe Jennings’ music will continue to move people around the world through its emotive power and thoughtful lyricism. He may never share a stage with K. Michelle again, but his timeless songs are more than enough to make up for any perceived loss felt by devoted listeners everywhere.
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