RUMOR CONTROL TWITTER BEEF: Solange VS. LaTavia?

Jul 24 | by Natasha

So as you all know by now, Solange popped off on all the gossip folks via Twitter who were going hard on her about her newly shaved head. She posted this lengthy "statement" and followed it with a link to her song "F**k The Industry":

listen. if. i. wanted. to. make. a. statement. i. would. have. twitpic'd. photo shoot. ect. i. was. simply. taking. my. son. to. school.stupid. paps. took. pic. ive. had. my. hair. cut. like. this. for. two. weeks. i. was. NOT. inspired. by anyone. but. my. self. i. have. done. this. twice. in. my. life. i. was 16. i was 18. did. not care about your opinion. then. dont. care. now.dont. need. your. attention. or. your. co-sign. i am #3. trending topic. before. IRAN. &. some of you cant even locate it on a map. its sad.dont. want. a. edge. up. or a perm. because. im not trying. to make this "a style" or a statement. i. just. wanted. to. be. free. from. the. bondage. that. black. women sometimes. put. on. themselves. with. hair.this. phase. of. my. life. i. want to spend . the time. the energy. and the money. on something else. not in the hair salon.im. not. mad. at . all of you. that have made your opinions known. and have sent negative. energy. my way. i expected this of you.you. have. the right to have. an opinion.so. do. i.ONLY reason i responded to this i have is because i was disappointed to see my name more talked about then #iranelection we. gotta. do. better. people.happy. happy. joy. joy "im no soul girl quipped with no afro, im just my god given name. giggles at the word "rant"... im about to eat roscoes chicken and waffles with julezy and my buddies. not a rant in sight. http://bit.ly/gFSxo sighs.

But Destiny's Child Rumors points out that former Destiny's Child member LaTavia Roberson was possibly going at Solange and posted these little Tweet nuggets after Solo' "speech":

i dont get the whole shave my head thing. its not edgy its attention seeking. believe me i know. some people look like halle and others look straight up tranny. its a big commitment twitterbugs. personally i keep it cut and clean. dont bring no razors near my crown

LaTavia later said she didn't mean it toward anyone in particular and she posted it without even seeing a "certain news release today." Meaning Solange's rant. She said this is why she likes to stay out the limelight. Hmm. I do believe her. The coincidence is uncanny though.

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Leah: i couldn’t read that.

Leah: i couldn’t read that. it’s unacceptable to write with a period after every word for a whole page.sorry. LOL!!!!!!

by MissThang
6:32 pm - Jul 24, '09

n_satiable: You like who

n_satiable: You like who you like, but I don’t understand the hardcore Solange fans who argue (along with her Twitter post) that she doesn’t care what other people think about her.Liar.If you don’t care, why did you feel the need to give a Gettysburg Address about how much you don’t care?People who don’t care about stuff don’t talk about it.Gossip is what keeps her relevant.This fake nonchalance is so unconvincing.She doesn’t have bad features, but this look ( + Rocky Horror Picture Show-inspired ) is extremely unflattering on her.Short hair is not for everyone. My sentiments exactly!

by VTChick
10:48 pm - Jul 24, '09

She has done it before.

She has done it before. Except before we didnt have all these gossip sites and she wasnt so known I guess. On Jay-z FADE TO BLACK movie she was toasting with a short fro. Never cute on her. She act like one of those women who will never have a man so they do and act like it

by Creamypeach
3:28 am - Jul 25, '09

Leah: i couldn’t read that.

Leah: i couldn’t read that. it’s unacceptable to write with a period after every word for a whole page.sorry. LOL!!!! I was wondering what that was all about also!!! Leah: i couldn’t read that. it’s unacceptable to write with a period after every word for a whole page.sorry. LOL!!!!!!

by MissThang
6:34 pm - Jul 24, '09

I FIND IT SO AMAZING HOW

I FIND IT SO AMAZING HOW SOLANGE'S REBEL IS SO ANTI-BEYONCE...EVERYTHING THAT SHE'S NOT TRYING TO BE IS A TOTAL REPLICA OF HER SISTER...CAUSE WE ALL KNOW THAT B IS IN BONDAGE OVER THOSE LACE FRONT WIGS...

by Midwestchica
3:50 am - Jul 25, '09

Solange is delusional and so

Solange is delusional and so are her supporters. She don't care about what people think but she stay defending herself. Ho sit down. I don't blame LaTavia. You can't say ish w/o it becoming some drama when it's not. If she don't get the bold head, she don't get it.

by Erica (original)
6:43 pm - Jul 24, '09

To all you that's saying

To all you that's saying Solange is "keeping it real", she was just at an event with a wig on. So you can kill all that noise. Cutting your hair or going "natural" is not a measuring stick of what real is.

by Erica (original)
6:46 pm - Jul 24, '09

Bow Wow is who made the

Bow Wow is who made the comment about her needing a line up and his barber would do it..he said ppl need to stop trying to be like Amber Rose... That's why she said that about the line up... Bow Wow is such a b*tch. I sooo unfollowed his classless ass.

by MsPlusSizeFashionista
6:48 pm - Jul 24, '09

I cosign...maybe she got

I cosign...maybe she got tired of burning, weaving, and just fighting with what God gave her. Black Peoples hair ain't meant to be silky or flowing..quite the opposite...and it can equally as beautiful in its natural state..her head..her crown..her prerogative.. Shon: I COMPLETELY agree with Solange! I think too many of us, black women, define beauty in the form of hair (how long it is and the grade). It is important that we make sure that we define beauty from the inside (first) , THEN out. You go Solange. I have a new respect for you! I HEART your strength and boldness!Namaste

by Southerngul
4:34 am - Jul 25, '09

Bump all the haters! Like

Bump all the haters! Like she said, she don't give a damn what yall think. She cut it the way SHE wanted it cut and I think it looks great! FREEDOM from spending money on weaves and hairstyles that you could use for something else. Solange is a very beautiful, self-confident, intelligent and attractive young woman no matter what. Keep doing you Solanage. :) You rock baby!

by 3:16
6:58 pm - Jul 24, '09

FIrst!!!!!

by Stonecold
4:50 pm - Jul 24, '09

Solange ,cant wait for your

Solange ,cant wait for your reaction :D

by Mamma mia-The GAY-ME and Nia Long need to STFU
4:51 pm - Jul 24, '09

cestmoijoley: I personally

cestmoijoley: I personally dont like the way the current cut looks on solange.I have however seen the old cut when she was pregnant and had a bit more hair, and i think she looked nice.Now, why does a weave or long/short permed hair have to be viewed as “bondage that black women put on themselves”…hair is hair, long short cut off permed dyed…thats someones personal preference, just like solanges is wigs weaves and short cuts. Like come on, you claim to not care about what people think then go off on ppl on twitter…WHY twitter then? does she talk to her fans as much as she addresses the “haters” on twitter?? Because people get on your fuckin nerves, that's why. I'd do the same.

by 3:16
7:01 pm - Jul 24, '09

She knows that comment was

She knows that comment was meant for Solo. Everyone else who recently shaved their head look decent.

by TonTeezy
4:53 pm - Jul 24, '09

whatEVER Solange. If it was

whatEVER Solange. If it was about not caring you wouldnt have responded A. B) Dont Bullshit NOBODY about saving money and dont try to deflect about IRAN because SHAPE'UPS cost $5 max. If you wanted you could do it yourself,a nd no nobody is going to take thier attention from you and focus on Iran because you are an ENTERTAINER. you job is to keep peoples attention. shut up

by WTF
9:04 pm - Jul 24, '09

Don't care about her cut,

Don't care about her cut, check out my music :-) myspace.com/aldecosey

by Al DeCosey
4:53 pm - Jul 24, '09

Whatever Solange! Accept it,

Whatever Solange! Accept it, its ugly and you wish your fans would have been more receptive.

by Ingrid
4:53 pm - Jul 24, '09

Solange is upset it took

Solange is upset it took everyone two weeks to notice her hair was gone. Wow, this chick actually reads this ish and then takes the time and thought to respond to it? She needs to stop confirming that she doesn't have a life and let that twitter shit go...since she wants to mention Iran she should go over there and regale them with her deep thoughts on hair and lace fronts *blank stare*

by JYGALO
6:29 am - Jul 25, '09

She looks a hot mess with

She looks a hot mess with that bald head, especially form the profile. I'm glad she doesn't care what people think.

by Stonecold
4:53 pm - Jul 24, '09

I consign with Latavia! It's

I consign with Latavia! It's NOT an "trendy & exceptional" look at all...its AVERAGE and is starting to appear that the ones are doing it ARE wanna-be rebels & trying TOO HARD to stand out. I could name a FEW but won't.

by Kelly Clear
4:55 pm - Jul 24, '09

You like who you like, but I

You like who you like, but I don't understand the hardcore Solange fans who argue (along with her Twitter post) that she doesn't care what other people think about her. Liar. If you don't care, why did you feel the need to give a Gettysburg Address about how much you don't care? People who don't care about stuff don't talk about it. Gossip is what keeps her relevant. This fake nonchalance is so unconvincing. She doesn't have bad features, but this look (short hair + Rocky Horror Picture Show-inspired shades) is extremely unflattering on her. Short hair is not for everyone.

by n_satiable
4:57 pm - Jul 24, '09

I really doubt this was

I really doubt this was postworthy but anywhoo..LaTavia still looks good.. I just don't get why its such a big darn deal when a black woman cuts her hair off! Solange do what you want..it only affects you and only you. Its like when I cut my hair for the first time every darn body was like OMG WHY DID YOU DO THAT?!? YOU HAD SUCH BEAUTIFUL HAIR!! Its like I was doomed or something because I didn't have long hair..sheesh people get over it..she doesn't want tracks or lacefronts anymore so let her breathe.. But Solange..ummmm...you might want to consider a slight shape up around the edges though, just a suggestion baby girl, lol...

by Foley.
4:57 pm - Jul 24, '09

I Love Solo. Did yall hear

I Love Solo. Did yall hear what Bow Wow and Soulja boy said?

by MUAH
4:57 pm - Jul 24, '09

MUAH: I Love Solo. Did yall

MUAH: I Love Solo. Did yall hear what Bow Wow and Soulja boy said? yea heard,it was halirious and I understaand where they're coming from.

by Melessa
7:12 pm - Jul 24, '09

I believe latavia. I've

I believe latavia. I've always her liked her.

by serene
5:01 pm - Jul 24, '09

I, Understand

**I, Understand**

by Melessa
7:13 pm - Jul 24, '09

I know Papa Knowls is going

I know Papa Knowls is going to release a statement cause everybody is picking on Beyonce, you think he will do the same for Solonge?

by MUAH
5:03 pm - Jul 24, '09

I think it was a coincidence.

I think it was a coincidence. lots of celebs have gone half baldy and she was talking abt people taking razors to their heads (cassie, ri-ri- scary spice). no biggie. btw, i really want solange to calm down.

by S. Kot
5:03 pm - Jul 24, '09

I COMPLETELY agree with

I COMPLETELY agree with Solange! I think too many of us, black women, define beauty in the form of hair (how long it is and the grade). It is important that we make sure that we define beauty from the inside (first) , THEN out. You go Solange. I have a new respect for you! I HEART your strength and boldness! Namaste

by Shon
5:06 pm - Jul 24, '09

Ok Solange, you need more

Ok Solange, you need more people. If you didn't care why even address it? A person who really didnt care would have saw the trend topic on twitter, laughed it off, and kept it moving. I mean really. Obviously the bloggers have hit a nerve because you took your precious time out to state how much YOU DONT CARE. So laughable! Lets all hope she slaps on a wig whenever she goes out in public again because her hair cut is not flattering at ALL. I didnt like it back in 06 and I sure as hell dont like it now.

by Chocolate Hershey Kisses
5:06 pm - Jul 24, '09

At the end of the day, its

At the end of the day, its her hair. And if she wants to cut it. She cuts it. I personally don't like the way it looks because of her facial features, but who cares. I wish i could be as brave as solo and do that to my hair. I would cut it that low though. Just growing out enough to cut off the perm. I wish i had it in me to do it.

by serene
5:07 pm - Jul 24, '09

Instead of this petty

Instead of this petty bullshit..how about we get a post about Black in America 2! I liked it this time around..Soledad O' Brien did a good job so kudos to her, she showed the negatives and showed the positives and for that she gets an A from me!

by Foley.
5:07 pm - Jul 24, '09

Don't nobody give a damn

Don't nobody give a damn about golpher tooth Latavia. her sole claim to fame is being a Destiny's Child reject and the spokesperson for 'Just For Me' relaxer line. LOL if she wants to stay irrelevant, instead of posting on twitter, she should log on to these gossip sites and post her opinions in the comments like the rest of us.

by Poked in the Morning...
5:07 pm - Jul 24, '09

I guess it's all about the

I guess it's all about the Knowles clan and Destiny Child this morning!

by Buckshot
5:07 pm - Jul 24, '09

My thing is that we never

My thing is that we never know how much hair these celebs had in the first place. Solo always wore a wig or a weave. She just needs enough to braid or to throw on a wig to look like her old self. If I had a few inches of hair I might not think anything of getting my amber rose on too. So not a big deal! I doubt she cut off much.

by ItsmeMonique
8:04 am - Jul 25, '09

I wish YBF would have posted

I wish YBF would have posted Latavia's entire message, like she did Solo's. She said that she made the comment prior to seeing Solo's hair do. She also said that she loves her sisters and support them in whatever that do. Why do we always have to make beef with each other. I do not think she was going at Solo. As I have seen her tweet solange and ask how she was doing. You guys really should not believe the hype. All of the beefs blogs be hyping up and you go on twitter and these guys are talking to each other. It's really crazy and sad.

by DNH
5:07 pm - Jul 24, '09

MUAH: I Love Solo. Did yall

MUAH: I Love Solo. Did yall hear what Bow Wow and Soulja boy said? No, what did they say?

by Shon
5:09 pm - Jul 24, '09

MUAH: I know Papa Knowls is

MUAH: I know Papa Knowls is going to release a statement cause everybody is picking on Beyonce, you think he will do the same for Solonge? naw. Solange seems to be her own woman.

by Poked in the Morning...
5:09 pm - Jul 24, '09

I dont understand how she's

I dont understand how she's freeing herself from the bondage of perms and weaves and how she dont care what people think if she shaved it only to slap a european style wig on...but thatz just me.

by Tales from the wig Crypt
7:17 pm - Jul 24, '09

Poked in the Morning...:

Poked in the Morning...: naw.Solange seems to be her own woman. Thats y i did solo

by serene
5:10 pm - Jul 24, '09

Foley.: I really doubt this

Foley.: I really doubt this was postworthy but anywhoo..LaTavia still looks good..I just don’t get why its such a big darn when a black woman cuts her hair off! Solange do what you want..it only affects you and only you. Its like when I cut my hair for the first time every darn body was like OMG WHY DID YOU DO THAT?!? YOU HAD SUCH !! Its like I was doomed or something because I didn’t have long hair..sheesh people get over it..she doesn’t want tracks or lacefronts anymore so let her breathe..But Solange..ummmm…you might want to consider a slight shape up around the edges though, just a suggestion , lol… See, that's what I'm saying. I don't like the cut on her at all, but it might be cuter if it didn't look like the barber had to leave in the middle of her chair time!

by Summerbaby8....BLACKsummer'snight is my new "Bad Habit"
5:11 pm - Jul 24, '09

Shon: No, what did they

Shon: No, what did they say? Soulja Boy said stop trying to be like Amber Rose and Bow Wow said she looked retarted

by MUAH
5:12 pm - Jul 24, '09

LaTavias looks really nice in

LaTavias looks really nice in that picture uum yeah Solange F*UCK THE INDUSTRY YOUR SISTER, FATHER AN MOTHER TOO THE KNOWLES TIME HAS RUN OUT TIME TO GIVE SOME ONE ESLE SOME SHINE IN 09

by Michalea
7:18 pm - Jul 24, '09

If she hadn’t have put the

If she hadn’t have put the tranny comment in I would’ve believed that she wasn’t talking about Solange…but come on...Solo looks manish (I like the cut still).

by RIP Michael
5:13 pm - Jul 24, '09

Her hair looks great short,

Her hair looks great short, she has a sexy little head.

by KB
5:14 pm - Jul 24, '09

i dont understand how she's

i dont understand how she's freeing herself from the bondage of weaves/perms and how she doesnt care what people think if she shaved it only to slap on a european style wig later on...but that's just me. But I do like how she looked w/short hair at her baby shower....this time around it's killing me softly. I'm beginning to suspect she's always been bald/very short fro under the wigs...

by Tales from the wig Crypt
7:19 pm - Jul 24, '09

i couldn't read that. it's

i couldn't read that. it's unacceptable to write with a period after every word for a whole page. sorry.

by Leah
5:16 pm - Jul 24, '09

DEAD@Gettysburg Address. That

DEAD@Gettysburg Address. That was fun-nay! Anyhoo, I'm all for black women being natural and all, but this look on So-long-face is NOT good. She doesn't have the head or face shape for it. Uh uh. But I commend her for her bravery especially seeing that her sis is a slave to wigs. And people stop giving Amber Rose credits for baldies. If you wanna give someone credit look up the legendary GRACE JONES And all the other counless sista's who've been rocking fades before it was a "gay" thing or a fad. Please stop the madness!

by Whoa!
5:16 pm - Jul 24, '09

MUAH: Soulja Boy said stop

MUAH: Soulja Boy said stop trying to be like Amber Rose and Bow Wow said she looked retarted Wow, that is messed up. Soulja and Bow Wow need to stay out of adult business anyway.

by Shon
5:17 pm - Jul 24, '09