You Need More People Dawn & Diddy

Sep 08 | by Natasha

A couple weeks ago TheYBF.com broke the exclusive news that Diddy is secretly setting Dawn Richard up to go solo which has been causing a rift amongst the Danity Kane chicks. And it took no time for Atlantic Records to respond to my story (after Bad Boy passed the buck and didn't even want to give a statement about it) saying that Dawn isn't going solo and Diddy hasn't flown her anywhere with him. Or really? Well why in these pics and video, taken on September 5th, did Diddy bring Dawn all the way to Toronto to perform with him. And just Dawn. None of the other DK chicks were there:

{Thanks Hip Hossip}

Not edging toward a solo career my ass. We don't believe them and they both need more people. I can't recall him bringing with him one particular DK chick to another country just to perform a track. Especially not one they weren't even originally on. I'm just sayin'. Funny how folks like slick ass Diddy are always lying to cover some mess up. But I'll hold my tongue until Bad Boy themselves are ready to make this solo deal official to the public. *side eye* As usual, I stick by my story. This is just the beginning, but rest assured a Dawn Richard solo album will be hitting shelves sooner than you think...

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I'm surprised he chose the

I'm surprised he chose the one with "balls" to bank his money on. Good luck Diddy!

by Ako
9:05 pm - Sep 8, '08

My question is, why the heck

My question is, why the heck are they singing Donnie's song? And why is Diddy singing when he can't sing? I don't know about Dawn being a solo artist. She has as much star power as Kelly Rolland. Less probably. Maybe her and Q can have a duo like Peaches and Herb or Rene and Angela.

by Bird
10:43 pm - Sep 8, '08

Dawn needs some Remy Velvet

Dawn needs some Remy Velvet hair!!!!

by gokeke
7:15 am - Sep 9, '08

i think dawn is the best. and

i think dawn is the best. and i think its jus toomany people haten on her. she does have the most talent then the other girls. hell im still tryna figure out if d. woods even like wood? she alittle ify for me. anyway dawn may not look like the adverage chick but she unique. and beautiful. and i would personaly get her album

by yahnie
7:54 am - Sep 9, '08

[quote

[quote comment="197004"]Mmmkay. And? Does Diddy really think Dawn will sell more records than DK as a group? Pleeeease. Just because your nasally @ss voice overpowers everyone else's on every record does NOT mean you're solo material. I hope Bad Boy plans on upgrading the budget so she can get a better make-up artist, lotion applier, wig crypt provider and voice coach if they have any hopes for the chick to even sell a few hundred discs.[/quote] DEAD@ lotion applier. LOL!!!

by Focused1
10:53 pm - Sep 8, '08

I think D. Woods voice would

I think D. Woods voice would have been better to sing this song thank Dawn's, from what I've seen by this video

by Angelyc_Aries
9:14 am - Sep 9, '08

she may not be the "pretty"

she may not be the "pretty" one but she's the one with the talent. i'd buy her album.

by black_ice
9:20 pm - Sep 8, '08

That video was funny! Why the

That video was funny! Why the hell was Dawn stomping around the WHOLE time?!? LMAO. And am I the only one that finds her very hard to look at? She has an unfortunate face. Im just sayin...I thought the music industry was based on looks not talent! lol.

by Elle
10:59 pm - Sep 8, '08

[quote comment="197232"]Yall

[quote comment="197232"]Yall are sleeping on Dawn period. That girl's voice sounds like an instrument acapella. Then she is good at writing and producing. Even if she trys her hand at solo stardom and doesnt do well, trust me she will still excel in writing and producing as a career. You have to be smart in this game otherwise youll turn around and have to go back to that regular 9-5 job quick! As much as I like them as a unique blend of group, The group is not doing well. Thus, they all better be making a plan A, B, and C. Cause Diddy loves em and leaves em. YOU GET IT DAWN![/quote] Agreed. This chick is doing all she can to make it in the industry, and i definitely respect her for that.

by D
11:04 pm - Sep 8, '08

I can't believe people

I can't believe people believe everything they read on the internet. Nobody knows what is going on but the people involved. Folks read something on the internet and start calling the chic all types of names and making assumptions. Just like when Aubrey did hairspray and everybody said she was leaving the group. Furthermore how do you know that the other girls were not aware that Dawn was going to do this show with diddy? Every other week there is a rumor about this group on a gossip blog who heard something from a "credible source " about this group yet none of the shit comes to past. Sounds like trumped up publicity to me and everybody seems to be buying into it:|

by nowwht
11:07 pm - Sep 8, '08

I didnt read through the

I didnt read through the comments but why is her ring from "Q" on the wrong finger ? Maybe Danity Knae needs a change, people are growing old of them.

by The Truth
2:11 pm - Sep 9, '08

At least she has more talent

At least she has more talent than Cassie.... I bet Cassie still outsells her cause she's cuter. I think Dawn has a nice voice...but I dont think she's that marketable...

by southernBella AKA Sarah Palin is White Trailer Trash
8:38 pm - Sep 8, '08

Goodmorning everyone. No

Goodmorning everyone. No jokes Dawn sounded better than Keisha cole for real! I didn't think she could sing so well she even sound better live than that bird crowing, ear eching, busted vocal cord box Rihanna-not hatin' juz stating the facts! Makes me wonder how da hell Rihanna got a record deal? I hope Dawn does well on her solo album. I hope Diddy puts her in the studio with Ne-yo, T-Pain, Brian Micheal Cox and T.I if he's hoping to get atleast two hit singles out of this chick! Sonya from the T Dot (Toronto, Ontario)

by SWV-LLoydz wife
3:10 pm - Sep 9, '08

Dawn had a solo independent

Dawn had a solo independent album out before she was signed to Bad Boy with Danity Kane. This album was produced by a then unknown Ne-Yo. Due to her contract with Bad boy and with Diddy her former manager is not able to to market or release the album until she is released from her contract with Bad Boy or until Bad Boy buys out the album. Dawn has been making records and trying to get a break into the industry for years.I think that she and aundrea are the only real talents of the group.Dawn can sing and dance and she has a cute look. Go dawn

by lovey
11:19 pm - Sep 8, '08

She looks great though. I

She looks great though. I love her outfit.

by Mares
11:20 pm - Sep 8, '08

Well it don't matter which

Well it don't matter which girl he chose to sing the song. People would just make up another rumor about that girl.

by lisa B
11:25 pm - Sep 8, '08

So shady

by Fro-tastic
8:03 pm - Sep 8, '08

Good for her.

by Shuckin' and Jivin'
8:04 pm - Sep 8, '08

Dk needs to Die!

by captivating
8:05 pm - Sep 8, '08

we know diddy loves drama!!!!

by ACRES HOMES
8:05 pm - Sep 8, '08

Who cares??

by Tasjal02
8:06 pm - Sep 8, '08

5th i think, and i love

5th i think, and i love dawn......

by DIVA
8:06 pm - Sep 8, '08

Oh my! I mean damn. The

Oh my! I mean damn. The least he could do was inform the otha chicks. that's How drama Starts. Dawn must think she's DEENA JONES right now! That's probably why he told Aubry to tone herself down. As not to distract from Dawn. Not gonna lie. She does have the best voice. She ain the most Marketable though, with them Trannyish ways.

by ANCHA
8:07 pm - Sep 8, '08

I don't know why they LIE.

I don't know why they LIE. Just tell the truth. And, if I was in DK, I would be pissed off too b/c that is NOT right. That's just like a mother having a favorite child--It something that you DON'T DO. Diddy knows what he doing. He is probably doing it for ratings for Making the Band. Is he fu<king her too?!

by ThickLikeCornbread
8:07 pm - Sep 8, '08

Dawn is a borderline Tranny.

Dawn is a borderline Tranny. And honestly she cant even sing that well. He should try again...

by Gorgeous1
8:07 pm - Sep 8, '08

drum roll........let the

drum roll........let the games begin...

by Medic!
8:08 pm - Sep 8, '08

tsk-tsk-tsk..SMH whats done

tsk-tsk-tsk..SMH whats done in the dark shall always come to light..

by JHU Gal--"Im a Lady" ♥
8:08 pm - Sep 8, '08

She has her own single,

She has her own single, Strobe light, that i sho nuff downloaded

by Ms. Michelle
8:09 pm - Sep 8, '08

DK was cool and dawn has

DK was cool and dawn has always been my fav if she does go solo she will do good, she can make it and she has a unique voice that i love.

by team dawn
9:15 pm - Apr 13, '09

[quote comment="196962"]I

by JHU Gal--"Im a Lady" ♥
8:09 pm - Sep 8, '08

The industry is grimey, you

The industry is grimey, you gotta know what you are getting yourself into before you do anything. And c'mon this is Diddy? Do any of you think he plays fair? If you do you are sadly mistaken. That man is a criminal, a cheat and a lie.

by Shuckin' and Jivin'
8:10 pm - Sep 8, '08

Nice people finish last, so I

Nice people finish last, so I say, you go Dawn. She looked good and sounded well. Do your thing, hell they wouldn't FYI her they were going solo.

by Britt
3:37 am - Sep 9, '08

Hmmm..that's mad

Hmmm..that's mad suspect...Danity Kane haven't even reached that stardom and had that publicity for one them to be going solo. Diddy always trying to put s*** together and make a quick buck. He's cursed or something. REmember DREAM.Craig Mack. Mario. 112. Loon. Da Band.... I forgot the others anyone else remember?

by Nana
8:11 pm - Sep 8, '08

[quote comment="196963"]Dawn

[quote comment="196963"]Dawn is a borderline Tranny. And honestly she cant even sing that well. He should try again...[/quote] "If at first you dont suceeeeed, dust yourself off and try again..."

by JHU Gal--"Im a Lady" ♥
8:11 pm - Sep 8, '08

THEY AINT EVEN RIGHT!!!! SO

THEY AINT EVEN RIGHT!!!! SO SO SHADY

by JAZZII {ima ashanti stan} so what
8:11 pm - Sep 8, '08

Come on guys. CLEARLY keisha

Come on guys. CLEARLY keisha cole was too busy touring so he HAD to use someone with nothing better to do. DAWN is just HELPING! ;) REALLY!

by Pleeeztop!
8:11 pm - Sep 8, '08

well they are definitely

well they are definitely going to get her a personal stylist cause she is ugly and looks a mess!

by savagegoddess
8:12 pm - Sep 8, '08

[quote comment="196974"]well

[quote comment="196974"]well they are definitely going to get her a personal stylist cause she is ugly and looks a mess![/quote] Actually its called a "tranny mess". LOL.

by Gorgeous1
8:13 pm - Sep 8, '08

Yall are sleeping on Dawn

Yall are sleeping on Dawn period. That girl's voice sounds like an instrument acapella. Then she is good at writing and producing. Even if she trys her hand at solo stardom and doesnt do well, trust me she will still excel in writing and producing as a career. You have to be smart in this game otherwise youll turn around and have to go back to that regular 9-5 job quick! As much as I like them as a unique blend of group, The group is not doing well. Thus, they all better be making a plan A, B, and C. Cause Diddy loves em and leaves em. YOU GET IT DAWN!

by edal
9:57 pm - Sep 8, '08

But why take dawn?? There's 5

But why take dawn?? There's 5 girls and he takes the one that we all suspect is gonna go solo soon...suspicious as hell LOL not a coincidence pleeeztop!

by Nana
8:14 pm - Sep 8, '08

I like Dawn, but she sounds A

I like Dawn, but she sounds A MESS in that youtube clip!!! Is he sure thats who he wants as a solo artist??

by JHU Gal--"Im a Lady" ♥
8:14 pm - Sep 8, '08

The song she wrote for their

The song she wrote for their album is my favorite.....Team Dawn!!

by Ms. Michelle
8:14 pm - Sep 8, '08

[quote comment="196969"]The

[quote comment="196969"]The industry is grimey, you gotta know what you are getting yourself into before you do anything. And c'mon this is Diddy? Do any of you think he plays fair? If you do you are sadly mistaken. That man is a criminal, a cheat and a lie.[/quote] He makes money off his one hit wonders

by Nana
8:15 pm - Sep 8, '08

Sooooo...that's the ring that

Sooooo...that's the ring that was chillin on that good ole left ring finger like last week...Diddy must not have approved of your wishes Que!

by BeautyMark
3:57 am - Sep 9, '08

[quote

[quote comment="196975"][quote comment="196974"]well they are definitely going to get her a personal stylist cause she is ugly and looks a mess![/quote] Actually its called a "tranny mess". LOL.[/quote] DIES***

by Nana
8:15 pm - Sep 8, '08

I hope that in some way that

I hope that in some way that this is a sick twisted rumor or publicity stunt but if it isn't it is dead wrong but then again, if I were the other girl in the group I would have to look at the bright side and be glad to terminate my contract with Bad Boy, take the lessons learned and go out an make some real money. D.Woods wrote the same amount of songs onthe album as Dawn did (take a look at the album booklet. She can damn just as good as Dawn and looks better. She is on her grind though so she will be ok cause she has hook-ups in the game already. Aundrea is a very good singer also, not so much a dancer though. Aubrey has fans for just being over the top. Many of her haters are her undercover fans. Shannon has a husband so she can continue working on her family life. So slthough this is dirty, I think once the dust settles, all the girl will be alright except for Dawn because she will still be under Diddy's control.

by dnc
3:59 am - Sep 9, '08

[quote comment="196979"]The

[quote comment="196979"]The song she wrote for their album is my favorite.....Team Dawn!![/quote] Mine too but this aint right!

by JHU Gal--"Im a Lady" ♥
8:16 pm - Sep 8, '08

[quote comment="196962"]I

[quote comment="196962"]I don't know why they LIE. Just tell the truth. And, if I was in DK, I would be pissed off too b/c that is NOT right. That's just like a mother having a favorite child--It something that you DON'T DO. Diddy knows what he doing. He is probably doing it for ratings for Making the Band. Is he fu<king her too?![/quote] Ok, i can understand lieing.....we all lie now & again but when i lie i don't have video tape & picture proof totally contradicting what the hell i'm lieing about? This isn't prehistoric days, we live in the age of internet/youtube/text/picture text/video text, etc. Did he think just because he was in Canada nobody in the States would find out or hear about this? I mean really! Now you are just looking stupid! And Dawn by herself ain't going nowhere either, DK is no Destiny's Child & Dawn is no Be-yawn-ce, so he needs to sit down. If he wants to revive the Badboy of the 90's then he'd better go dig up Biggie and try to clone him or something, he'd have a better chance than to rely on Dawn.