REMEMBER HER: Monifah REVEALS 7-Year Cocaine Addiction, Dishes On New "R&B Divas" REALITY Show!

Jun 21 | by _YBF

"Touch It" singer Monifah sat for a revealing interview recently dishing on her cocaine addiction, her upcoming reality show and her friendship with Heavy D. Deets inside......

Who knew singer Monifah was addicted to cocaine for 7 years?

The singer, pictured above on far right with fellow "R&B Divas" Faith Evans, Monifah, Syleena Johnson and Keke Wyatt at fellow castmember Nicci Gilbert's fashion show, chatted it up with JustTheFab recently. She reflected on Heavy D, her struggles in the industry, her drug addiction and her new reality show.

After being discovered by Heavy D in the 90s, Monifah says she went on a roller coaster ride in the industry that left her emotionally scarred. Though her first album was a success (remember "I Miss You"?), she says her professional relationship with Heavy D became strained during her second project. The pair's friendship soon fell apart and she said she regrets that she didn't speak to him before he died.

After losing her record deal, 41-year-old Monifah said she was forced to deal with her abandonment and rejection issues...and it didn't go so well. While still struggling with the deaths of several family members (including her father), she turned to cocaine for seven years to numb the pain. But now she says she's been sober for over a year and is ready for the next chapter.

This next chapter will actually be a new TVOne reality show called "R&B Divas." She'll star alongside Faith Evans, Syleena Johnson, Keke Wyatt and Nicci Gilbert. Monifah promised that the show will have its drama, but the real intent is to focus on positive resolutions. I'll be watching...

Watch the interview here:

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I'm soooo over these bum

I'm soooo over these bum bitches. They all coke heads and so are they momas. Just what we need...another reality show with, coke heads, unsung lesbians with felonies. really. All these ladies got something in common besides singing. Clowns

by Anonymous
2:30 am - Jun 23, '12

Ha Ha anybody as mad as you

Ha Ha anybody as mad as you must have been in love and gotten dumped by her !! ha ha ha why you really mad son ? Monifah said she STOPPED using coke. Cant your hear dummy ? RIP BIG AND HEV D ! 90'S WAS A FEEL GOOD TIME. Your the biggest clown of all to take time to spread your hate. you must secretly want her. that must be it. lesbo or not chick still is hot and a class act !and why are you anonymous with your hate. probably ugly too, nevermind.

by DeeBrown
12:39 am - Jun 24, '12

Any body that takes the time

Any body that takes the time to write nasty comments about people they don't know is a complete jealous, hating loser and needs help. Who hates on somebody that is open enough to share their life and bless us with good music. I don't care who or what she is sleeping with. What I pay for she delivers.. Feel good music. You need therapy and God cause it's clear the devil lives in you. Poor soul. All these women are Queens but u probably can't relate to that cause you aren't one or wasn't raised by one. Sorry for you !

by Kev C
12:25 am - Jun 24, '12

Any body that takes the time

by Kev C
12:24 am - Jun 24, '12

Any body that takes the time

by Kev C
12:23 am - Jun 24, '12

Any body that takes the time

by Kev C
12:22 am - Jun 24, '12

Any body that takes the time

by Kev C
12:20 am - Jun 24, '12

SHES STILL HOT AND I KNOW FOR

SHES STILL HOT AND I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT HEV ( RIP) LOVED THIS CHICK ! SHE WAS LIKE HIS LITTLE SISTER SO BACK OFF HATING ASS LOSERS ! DO YOU MONIFAH AINT NOBODY PAYING YOUR BILLS AND LIVING YOUR LIFE ANYWAY. JUST KEEP SINGING THATS WHAT WE WANT ANYWAY ! PEACE AND LOVE TO THE HATERS....GET SOME HELP!

by BIG jOHN
1:51 pm - Jun 22, '12

wooooow how did yall get

wooooow how did yall get Monifah to open up for this great interview ! I love her even more now. i was wondering what happened to her. although it doesnt appear to be cocaine cause she said that happened after she left the industry, im glad she is back. we need to stop actin like this hasnt been a coping method of many of our celebs. at least she is brave enough to speak on it and stop using. SHE LOOKS FABULOUS! time sure did stand still for her. some people are just too full of low self esteem and the devil to do anything but hate. I choose to celebrate our successes and will be watching the show ! CONGRATS LADIES !

by loretta F
1:49 pm - Jun 22, '12

yayyyy monifah looks so nice

yayyyy monifah looks so nice and pretty! she hasn't aged a day. so happy to hear she's overcome her addiction. what a shero!

by Anonymous
10:07 am - Jun 22, '12

Yes Monifah ! Don't let black

Yes Monifah ! Don't let black people hate on u cause we don't know how to support wellness ! We love to stay sick, hiding and lying face down in tubs NOT U ! God bless and I will be watching

by Anonymous
2:04 am - Jun 22, '12

YEAH MONIFAH this chick is so

YEAH MONIFAH this chick is so brave. She don't give a ISH and y'all can't take it. I follow her on twitter and he always has positive things to say. Fuck the miserable haters. She got real talent. We all had her sings in our ears boppin back in the day. I miss 90's music. At least she won't die in a tub a liar like some people we know. She told the truth and is healing and using her gift again to make us feel good thru her music. Talentless people hate! I'll be watching to see cause all of them can sing.... Really sing !

by Shelli
1:58 am - Jun 22, '12

I'm going to need Faith not

I'm going to need Faith not to wear her hair like that again

by Natalie
10:38 pm - Jun 21, '12

You snatched the words right

You snatched the words right out of my mouth...she was looking like something out of Promethius with that 5 head!

by Anonymous
10:36 am - Jun 22, '12

Um ...So she stop using blow

Um ...So she stop using blow in 2011? So its a good chance she was on its during filming.....She got a hell of a crew....Faith was on coke her damn self and KeKe is fresh out the joint for stabbing her husband..... Don't these old azz broads got some PTA meetings or something to do versus being one a reality show? A

by Brinkley
9:48 pm - Jun 21, '12

I will watch these R&B Divas

I will watch these R&B Divas on TVOne, because of their age and experiences in the music Business,along with drama filled relationships with industry men I believe they all will be more true to themselves and real with the viewing audience.(Faith is questionable she's very guarded) Monifah wasn't the only one of these five women with serious drug addiction problems, but I do wonder if any of the others are willing to open up about those same topics on they're new reality television show. Them some SANGING chicks right thurrr,no way in the hell somebody like Ashanti should be working & doing shows and they not,no way!!!

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by MixedCenTer.COM
8:45 pm - Jun 21, '12

Drugs are so powerful, they

Drugs are so powerful, they have taken down some of the best...everyone has a family member, friend, or someone drugs have destroyed.

by Me
8:41 pm - Jun 21, '12

I WILL BE WATCHING!!! 90's

by Asia
8:32 pm - Jun 21, '12

NOPE! CAN'T DO IT! I'M TIRED

NOPE! CAN'T DO IT! I'M TIRED OF THE CAMERA IN ALL THE BUSINESS!

by JUST SAY NO TO THE IDIOT BOX!
7:16 pm - Jun 21, '12

Y'all complain so much about

Y'all complain so much about the industry then have the audacity to bash people for trying to show a different side of the game. Well guess what? Faith and Nicci have been working on this for over a year with Tv One. They're business women not some random slores out here for cheap entertainment. This is going to be an impeccable music collaboration as well. FYI: They were at Full Figured Fashion Week in New York debuting Nicci Gilbert's haute couture line.

by Bawse
5:44 pm - Jun 21, '12

i want patti labelle to have

i want patti labelle to have her own reality show. Aretha in a reality tv show would be good too!

by Anonymous
3:51 pm - Jun 21, '12

Lawd have Mercy... I don't

Lawd have Mercy... I don't want to get invested in another trashy show...but if Keke Wyatt is involved, I know there will be some juicy moments. She has MAJOR attitude.

by That Touch of Pink
2:25 pm - Jun 21, '12

She throwing up the sign of

She throwing up the sign of baphomet I'm sure she in illumanti she was queen latifah bitch too smh damn

by Mon
1:51 pm - Jun 21, '12

She throwing up the sign of

She throwing up the sign of baphomet I'm sure she in illumanti she was queen latifah bitch too smh damn

by Mon
1:50 pm - Jun 21, '12

She throwing up the sign of

She throwing up the sign of baphomet I'm sure she in illumanti she was queen latifah bitch too smh damn

by Mon
1:50 pm - Jun 21, '12

"Like DUH!.... Ya'll couldn't

"Like DUH!.... Ya'll couldn't tell???" - Monifah's nostrils

by Anonymous
1:38 pm - Jun 21, '12

STFU Stupid! She was born

STFU Stupid! She was born with those nostrils.

by Moody
6:36 pm - Jun 21, '12

is that Deelishus sitting

is that Deelishus sitting next to Faith? who is the big woman behind her? what fashion show are they watching? Lane Bryant or the Avenue?? there are some BIG women in that audience.

by shuga
1:42 pm - Jun 21, '12

That's what Im sayin'! LOL

That's what Im sayin'! LOL there are some thick girls in there

by Dee
3:10 pm - Jun 21, '12

I think Faith Evans had it

I think Faith Evans had it better then these ladies.. I do think Faith should have been as big, if not bigger than MJB right now. But Syleena and KeKe are truly unsung.. Wasnt Kelly Price supposed to be apart of this too? I wish them all success!! Rhianna has NOTHING on these girls, these women are true singers.

by Congressman
1:26 pm - Jun 21, '12

Bitch STFU, Y'all always have

Bitch STFU, Y'all always have to bring Rihanna into it.,. Lets be real here Rihanna has a lot on these ole fat , has been bitches....... She is young , current, rich , numerous projects and endorsements coming out of her ass and she has a ginormous fan base...... People like you say shit about her like its gonna change whas up...... The only people checking for these done heifers is you basic black bitches stuck in a time warp. The rest of America outside the hood dont give a fawk about these bitches. Really you gonna really try to compare Rihanna to a fuckin, coke head, a coke head baby-mama, a violent ex-con and a nobody. Whatever, bitch go somewhere.

by Anonymous
10:30 pm - Jun 21, '12

your wack ! and dont know

your wack ! and dont know real singers. these women can SING ! it dont matter how much u got RiRi is ALL studio boo SORRY ! i love her but the truth you set your hating ass free! say what u want about these chicks you cant touch their talent ! im a hater too but the truth is the truth so STFU ! GOTTA SAY THAT ISH TWICE !

by FRED G
12:55 am - Jun 24, '12

your wack ! and dont know

by prince B
12:57 am - Jun 24, '12

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by Anonymous
1:24 pm - Jun 21, '12

I liked me some Monifah back

I liked me some Monifah back in the day! Her first CD was hot.

by Anonymous
1:19 pm - Jun 21, '12

If a woman 'has' to sleep

If a woman 'has' to sleep with men for her professional progress, what is her true profession? If a woman 'had' to sleep with 5 men, then she was forced. That's rape. If it wasn't rape, then it was her choice to sleep with X amount of men to get ahead.

by Truth
12:59 pm - Jun 21, '12

I CAN'T with the reality

I CAN'T with the reality shows anymore. Like, seriously. PLEASE STOP. For real.

by Anonymous
12:52 pm - Jun 21, '12

Yes, HBO definitely saves the

Yes, HBO definitely saves the day....agree!

by talya
12:47 pm - Jun 21, '12

I thought she was a lesbian?

by 808
12:46 pm - Jun 21, '12

I like TVOne and trust them

I like TVOne and trust them to do a much better job than VH1 or Bravo would do, but I am completely over reality shows, can't think of one that I am currently interested in and won't be watching this one. If they wold bring back good scripted shows on network tv, I could stop spending a grip on my cable bill so I can watch them there. HBO saves the day but there are no shows centered on black characters. As a 90s girl, I loved these women's music, but this...no thanks.

by WholeLife
12:36 pm - Jun 21, '12

I feel for Monifah but think

I feel for Monifah but think she spoke too soon! 7 years on the powder and one year clean makes it a battle every day of your life..I would think twice about re-entering the industry at this point - she thinks it was bad back then - now would definitely be a challenge - perhaps she can approach entry in another way - keep singing but do it differently - change people, places and things....

by talya
12:14 pm - Jun 21, '12

She is NOT alone. There are

She is NOT alone. There are just as many women in the industy hooked on coke due to the fact many are subjected to the same levels of the casting coach as a video hoe. I read yesterday that a past A/B list R&B singer is shopping a manuscript that detail that she had to sleep with apprx 50 men (producers/label mates/writers/mogul) before her 1st CD was even released. The things that women are subjected to in this industry are horrible. On the other hand if u want stardom that bad something is wrong with U.

by Atl_Finest
12:00 pm - Jun 21, '12

casting couch ? what this got

casting couch ? what this got to do with Monifah ? she can have anybody she wants Men or women. she got real talent too not like these chicks singing today with a new man every week or fags thrown bottles in clubs over them. she can sing circles around most of them. harlem breeds bad broads ! Hev D found her she wasnt chasing nobody ! I remember her videos they were sick back in the day. black chicks stay hating and jealous thats why most black men dont want yall anyway !

by prince B
12:46 am - Jun 24, '12