The irony is Malibu is doing the same thing. If you believe in Monique so much, would you as a business person give her 20 million expecting a good return on your investment? You would make that huge gamble? But when it's other people's money, you feel so generous to say she should get a huge amount.
NFlorida73 me too they should not treat her that way and o also think it’s bogus of them every body want to act like she is wrong when she is totally right!!
MONIQUE was on the right track but asking people to boycott Netflix was Stupid...it was self-serving...... Netflix is the home to black writers and directors and Actors who been shunned by Hollywood and they now have a platform to showcase their work........ it was never ever going to work........ DAVE Chris and Amy were selling out ARENAS SOLO for a while before they got their Netflix deals...they been consistent and are commercially relevant and viable..... Monique does small clubs and she and Wanda don't have the same pull numbers at all..... Netflix was never going to offer her the same money they gave to those other 3...its not realistic..... Yes she deserves more than 500k because she's paid her dues but she went about the wrong way...... she knows her worth but they still don't owe her anything..........
Yes. I agree. She also needed to take into consideration that the offer was made after everything with the Presious situation and how she handled it. No one wants to deal with a problem.
I cannot get behind Mo'Nique in this instance I feel like people conflate all of Monique's other issues with the simple fact of the Netflix issue. Show business is a popularity contest, that is what it is. Either you're hot or you're not. either people want to spend a lot of money on you, or they don't If it was purely based on talent and time in the business Paul Mooney would be selling out a hell of a lot more shows then Chris Rock and making way more money than him but that's not the case.
Plus about her "awards": her Oscar isn't even for comedy, so how is she using that as justification to get millions for a comedy gig??? Whoopi Goldberg is the most decorated comedian who has an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony. And most of those awards are for comedy, not throwing a tv and portraying an abusive mother on camera like Monique did.
The most realistic reality check video of ALL TIME! I wish you can interview Monique🙏🏾 no one will muzzle her let her stand her truth! Thanks babe for this highly informative video!! And that pension check after 20 years that some real shit. Basically she is NOT given the respect ✊🏽 that she is entitled to.
I went to a Monique show last year and got to talk to some of the staff after the show and they said out of all the comedians that come through Monique is the nicest! Idk why people are so upset with her for wanting equality...it baffles me..
Not one damn lie was told. Im guilty of falling for the popular opinion but when I really listened to what she was saying I really started to feel for her. From a personal perspective, Ive been bustin my a$$ working and sometimes it seems like my salary doesn't match my worth. For any one to say :well just find another deal" completely misses the point.
I would really like to know where this idea that sh'es difficult to work with came from and why everyone is so quick to believe. I personally feel her, why should I have to take less when Ive been hustlin 30+ years. He made a good point when he said Monique been in the business for a minute, hell since I was in junior high.
Wigs2WaistLength Like Malibu Dollfqce said in the video and I’ve been thinking for awhile now, it’s funny how she JUST became “difficult to work with” after almost 20+ years in the game. The woman has hosted award shows, been on two successful syndicated shows, had her own late night show, done comedy tours AND hosted awards shows (one of BET’s best award shows to date too) and out the blue she’s labeled as “difficult to work with” thanks to not promoting for free on a Lee daniels’ Film? It makes no sense! Likewise, the fact everyone believed her was odd. How can you all have let her work for so lo if she’s THAT difficult? Smh It seems like someone would’ve snatched her down years before Daniels and Oprah and Tyler Oerry came along and sat her down, but no one ever did so what’s the real tea there. 🧐
Wigs2WaistLength I had to watch it too.... then I understood why she felt this way. Thank you for saying this. When you don't play by the rules, you are a threat and difficult. I've experienced this a lot, because I don't take shit.
Good God Almighty, you had better PREACH! I swear this feels like a message that has been sent down from heaven, like 4 REAL.. you were ordained to deliver this message. P.S- Amy Schumer doesn't have a damn Oscar so Monique and Amy should not be making the same $$ And Rosa? She was the Amy Schumer of the Civil Rights Movement..Claudette Colvin was the Monique.. even learning that they played that shit in the Civil Rights Movement as well still pisses me off till this day because everybody and their momma know who Rosa parks's and nobody knows who Claudette is even though she was truly the first woman to not give up her seat!
I agree with u a thousand percent. Unfortunately the black woman is most disrespected person in America. The most unprotected woman in America and the neglected woman in America. Thank u for this video and telling the truth!
Viola Davis , Angela Bassett , Gabrielle Union , & Jada Pinkett Smith - All Black Women. All experienced the same thing. Mo’Nique isn’t wrong for saying what she’s saying and wanting support. There’s a lot of WOC in the entertainment industry who aren’t getting paid what their worth. Angela Bassett doesn’t even have an Oscar ! That alone should show the real tea. But y’all know I minds my business 🤷♀️
I think that in Mo’Nique’s case things are different because the success in her comedy show will depend solely on her and any company that wants to back her financially will only pay her an amount that they are confident she alone will be able to bring in. Comedians like Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle will be paid millions by Netflix because there is a high chance that Netflix will make a profit in excess of the millions those comedians are paid. Mo’Nique hasn’t put out material in years and never truly crossed over into being more mainstream, so her chances of bringing in a large profit are significantly lower and so she was going to be paid accordingly.
xxmaryk Both Dave Chapelle and Chris Rock have both been off the scene for nearly ten years far as standup comedy goes yet was still offered $20million. Can she bring in their numbers? NO; however, proportionally of what she is worth today, she is a legendary comedian that is worth being paid $5million. Monique's recent movie turned a higher profit then Amy Shumer's, and her venues are on average about a 1/4th the size of Amy Shumer's Arenas. Monique's jokes are orginal while Amy Shumer has been caught stealing other comedians jokes. Amy is the female comedian version of Elvis Presely.
A thirty-one year old has more sense than the ones that’s been on this earth longer...smh. It just goes to show you that age does not always mean wisdom...well said!👏🏾👏🏾
I’ve tried to remain neutral and see everything from a business perspective. Here’s the thing, I 100% agree that Mo’Nique deserves more than what she was offered because of her resume and all that she’s done. She is a legend. Now here’s the other point, Chris, Dave, and Amy have been continuously putting out material over the recent years and profiting big time. Mo’Nique has not put out material in years!! I know she used the This Christmas movie as a reference but that was a large celebrity ensemble cast. In corporate America, If you apply for a job and you have a constant 5yr work history and you’ve produced at a high level you are compensated for those things. On the other hand, if you apply for a job and you have 10yrs of experience and a 3yr gap in your employment and you performed at a high level before the gap, you may not be compensated as the person who has had a continuous work history. Why? Because processes have changed. Same with hollywood. Companies have to know that you can keep up with industry changes and perform at a high level. Again, I see it from both sides. Mo’Nique should have gotten offered more than what she was offered and her team should have countered that offer from Netflix. See when companies know that people don’t fuck with you they can low ball you. Something I was curious about though, when I watched her Breakfast Club interview, she said there were offers that came in lower than Netflix. I wondered why she chose to call the boycott against Netflix if they were higher than everyone else? I wished that was a question they asked.
ShanishaMonae totally agree I think it's more revelance vs her resume. Except Dave Chapelle. But ppl wanted to see him so bad because he takes his "breaks" so that makes his revelance higher because he might get ghost again. I get both sides. I think it could have played out differently though.
Lord I'm soooooo glad I am not the only one who thought all this. Big ups to you Doll! Your hit on so many good points. People are missing Monique's message because they don't like her delivery. #Istandwithmonique
Hollywood is a popularity contest in general. Kevin Hart is not funny, but he's popular and that's why he gets the roles. Monique is wonderful by all means, but in this newer generation she's just not as popular as she was. We can take every living talented has been and put them up against any current person in their perspective field (music, sports, etc.) and I guarantee the new generation (which is paying to go see the shows, movies, etc) will pick the new school over the old. Credit where credit is due, but Hollywood doesn't care about what you DID in the past, it's about what you're DOING now.
I stumbled across your video and all I have to say is THANK YOU for telling it like it is. Every F-bomb you dropped was totally merited. I don’t think anyone could’ve articulated it better. AND....you cracked me up in the process. Right on.
I’m with Monique. At first I felt like the whole boycotting Netflix thing was comical but once I saw her breakfast club interview, she undeniably had my support and empathy! I feel for Monique bcus the industry has completely blackballed her.
StarringShameka Monique looked a damn fool on the Breakfast Club. She is taking her cause and tying it to a valid cause. She once again never answered any questions and deflected. Once again she did an interview and was unable to to do so alone. Netflix signed a deal with Shonda Rimes for over $100 million so saying Netflix is racist and sexist. Monique hasn’t done anything to be relevant in years. Her counterparts are still relevant and have crossed over. David Chappelle for example was on tour 3-4 years before his Netflix deal.
"That's fine honey because if I wanted tittes they would look better than yours!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 That had me weak😇♥️♥️♥️ I totally agree with this video. I think people are becoming less empathetic towards one another.
The only time a natural born woman points out a natural born man “wanting” to be a woman makes sense is if the guy says he’s more woman than a woman without having a uterus & Fallopian tubes, even then that’s strange to proclaim because everyone wants to rid the world of concrete things and just be whatever they feel like being, so in essence all that matters is if your a good person (especially if you have duties to take care of a child or an elder) so it’s becoming difficult for no reason at all. It is sky high obvious that people of color do not stand together either.
I dont get how after the breakfast club interview & all the commentary that came out since then black women are still hating & talking shit its extremely sad & upsetting that even when her points are proven she still has to be the villian.
LM because Viola Davis doesn't only speak out about inequality in the black community & women's issues when it's just HER being mistreated, she speaks out all the time. Mo'Nique only speaks on these issues is when it's about her. I have never ever heard or seen her speak up for other black women any other time. I agree with her stance & her cause, but to hell with her boycott. She's the slave that Harriet Tubman would've shot on the way to freedom because she wants to go back to "massah" & stay on the plantation. In the words of Martin to Cole "GET OUT & GET YOUR OWN PLACE." She should go invest in herself & stop waiting for "the man" to give her a big payout. That way, she can truly earn the money she's worth🎤
Malibu Dollface you've touched my heart. I simply can't agree with you more! I am a plus size woman of color who's had my "Becky" boss look me right in my face and tell me that women don't ask for raises. That if I want more, I should show up 30 minutes early to turn on the lights for massa and windex the windows... Mind you I was working in corporate America in finance at the time. Finance! I was not a janitor. Meanwhile she was slicing necks to ENSURE that her coin$ were correct. And at her behest, her friends and family were benefiting from rampant nepoti$m. So when "radio guys" is purposely ignorant that's one inexcusable thing, but when people that look like me or share similar experiences decry Monique's stance it's so troubling. You don't have to boycott Netflix or work in Hollywood to empathize with this situation. Where is everyone's humanity?
EvolvewithMonette everyone in Hollywood is overpaid. So no their struggle does not compare to that of the working class in America. 500k still can cover her basic needs at the end of the day versus that .25 cent raise and still living paycheck to paycheck. Monique can monetize off of 500k where’s as people who truly experience inequality of pay cannot monetize off of a .25 or even 1.00 raise.
Charmaine Hurst I do agree that everyone in Hollywood is overpaid. I just wonder if a working class Americans .25 to $1.00 doesn't somehow equivocate to Moniques 500k? We are in different tax brackets, but is it not a similar struggle?
EvolvewithMonette it’s not a similar struggle. Especially when inflation happens every time a state raises minimum wage making it harder for people to overcome struggles. Even a household that makes 60k is still struggling. 500k in 2 years that’s 250k profit each of those years... it’s not the same.
Charmaine Hurst you are correct in your estimation. I understand your point, I do wonder if you really understood mine...That being empathy for a minority woman who is told she deserve less than for some nebulous reason. When someone is constantly moving the goal post it's hard to meet a standard of expectation. Monique described just that with her resume comparison. I feel like she was saying "What do I have to do to be paid like this. Does my resume not count for anything?" I surmise that you are very pragmatic and linear in your think in regards to how you've broken down the dollar$ and cent$. But do you for a moment think what she was offered was fair? My intention is to truly understand a perspective that differs from mine. This has been a hot button issue in the community and I'm just trying to figure if it was the boycott that turned everybody off? Are folks just sick of Monique or do they genuinely not relate? I appreciate your introspective energy no matter your response. :)
Would you have had an issue if Becky was bringing in 100 times the business you brought in? What about if her work directly added 100 times more money to the company than your work did? That’s Monique’s argument.
Monique should’ve taken the deal and proven her worth. Netflix doesn’t owe her shit. She hasn’t done standup in damn near a decade, but is trying to finess them for Dave Chapelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Chris Tucker, Martin Laurence, and Amy Schumer money. These comedians can go anywhere in the world and completely sell out an arena. Monique at this point may sell out a hole in the wall joint and I’m being generous. She should’ve used that as motivation to build her brand, and show everyone her worth and why she is here to stay, but instead she keeps throwing herself deeper into a hole. I have zero sympathy for her.
That is the truth!!! That is iiiiittt! You put words to my feelings about Monique and the people that judge her. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 self hate is real... we are the first ones to throw our kind under the bus. It’s sad.
I said it once and I SAY it AGAIN! Exactly, where have you seen Mo for BLM or any of our melanin people?? So, she expects us to cosign her mess, when she was never there for US!! I'm sorry, mo, but.... The door🚪 Also, she need to let that foolish husband of her, GO, because he's making a donkey out of her. Saying he's my daddy, because he's teach me. Like😑
You can apply that to many black entertainers and athletes. They don't support anything that has to do with their own people and a lot of black still support anyway.
Hell you could apply this to beyonce when she went and wrote a whole song about it and booted Ledisi off her spot on the Oscars to sing, Precious lord, just because she said her dad was Black and she felt his pain as of Ledisi isn’t a dark-skinned woman who’s felt racism too and has a black Dad. Smh Celebrities stay speaking out and becoming “faces” of movements when the initial affront didn’t happen to them. The thing is people very rarely speak up until they are caught in the crossfire’s be it Beyoncé aboutto have a son of her own or Mo’Nique looking at her 20+ career being stripped from her. 🤷🏿♀️No one comes out the womb readying to riot and picket for every cause.
HEAR ME OUT.... People keep saying "Mo'nique..just go somewhere else" If netflix is giving out checks....Millions dollar checks to people with the same resume or less why should she go somewhere else? Or not fight for what she IS WORTH or speak on this inequality
Because Netflix can give their million dollar checks to anyone they want to. So can you. She can stay and fight if she wants, but it doesn't appear to be working.
keishawnlight u can't fight people who don't owe u anything....they don't owe her a thing..... if other people are getting more then it is what it is....there isn't much she can do about it but Speak out....but THEY DON'T OWE her anything.....
My friend asked me this the other day and it changed my whole opinion on the situation. "What do you or the culture have to gain from going against Monique?" Monique is just a black woman asking for what she believes she is worth. Whether or not she is right or wrong in this situation, we should stand with Monique in her stand against the inequality that black women experience in the industry. Going against her does more harm than good. Idk... Just a thought.
The culture is harmed when we blindly back any and every claim of racism and inequality without logical evaluation. If the police shoot an Black man that ACTUALLY DID pose a threat, we shouldn’t be marching. If an entertainer who draws 200 fans a night wants to be paid on the same level as people that have a draw of 30,000 a night we can’t march on Netflix demanding that artist be paid the same. That ain’t racial. I stand with my people but not when they are wrong. You don’t get my blind loyalty just because you are Black. That would be crazy. Should we back Omarosa when she claims racism? Should Diana Ross be able to claim age discrimination against a concert promotion company because her offers don’t compare to Rihanna or Beyoncé?
ToniWz you're missing the point... yaw are sitting at home still watching Netflix and still bothered... but why though u picked a side... u don't have to review why u picked said side... 👁
With respect I think Netflix simply wanted to test market her because she hadn't worked in a while. Will Smith has been working consistently for instance and they filmed Bright and because of the positive feedback there will be another part to Bright. I 'm a business person and entrepreneur for 20 years.I'm merely bringing it from a business aspect. I will not be boycotting Netflix because it is a business. I love Netflix and your channel!
It's My Life what about dave chapelle though ? He was out of the industry for 10 years and still got offered more . I think Netflix was just going off of what everyone else said about her being difficult to work with just because she didn’t promote a movie which shouldn’t even matter at this point because the movie was a big hit and Monique won an Oscar. And this also brings another point at the fact that people wanted to watch precious because they knew Monique was in it and she didn’t even have to promote the movie lol
Crow Moon, good point beautiful! Not sure, but I know it's best to be humble in everything you do. The right attitude can take you along ways. She said some mean things about Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey and they have not bitten back. I'm not famous by no means. However when I'm approached by rude people I distance myself from them. You can get your point across much better to people who are more approachable . For example NeNe Leaks from housewives of Atlanta is known for being rude to people. Therefore, when I saw her on the airplane, I didn't say one word to her. She had a look on her face, that would have killed my dog.
If this happened to many of us (which it does), we would look for a new job after getting the professional shaft. We wouldn’t burn our bridges unless we didn’t want to work in that industry anymore. Netflix originally turned down Jerry Seinfeld for his show, I believe. I don’t think Monique is wrong, but I do think her approach is whack.
do you think Monique would do all this boycotting and interviews if Netflix would payed her 20 million dollars?? I don’t think so... if Netflix would had offered her 20 million dollars none of this would had happened she would be quite and enjoying her money and not giving two fucks about the other black actresses who get under paid...another thing ok if we do boycott Netflix wtf she gonna do for us black women who get judged everyday and get under paid because the color of our skin ??? Everyone has their own opinions but I’m do not agree how Monique is only caring about her self
that's like saying "do you think Montgomery bus boycotters would have boycotted if blacks were allowed to sit wherever they wanted." OF COURSE NOT, b/c there wouldn't be anything to boycott! Also, it's not out of the ordinary for ppl to not pay attention to and take action against injustices until the second it hits close to home for them. For example, let's say Sarah doesn't pay any attention to the marijuana legalization movement b/c she doesn't smoke marijuana. But one day she gets cancer and finds out that marijuana has certain properties that help her through chemo. Now she's really gotten behind the movement. Would you say, "she never said anything about marijuana before she got cancer so f her?"
I’m talking about Monique not the Montgomery boycott ...this boycott that Monique is doing it only benefits for her ...Montgomery was for ALL black folks why do I have to boycott a network who is not racist or or gender biased my main question for Monique is wtf are you going to do with that 20 million... is she going to help the black women who are judged by the color of their skin??? NOPE that money is gonna go for her and her husband
No she wouldn’t be boycotting if she got paid her worth, that’s the whole fucking point... how is that misconstrued ??? It didn’t start as a ALL black woman thing it started as a Monique under paid thing so yea now she speaking her mind and it’s a problem.. to ppl who look like her??? Tf.
I think most of us agree with the fact SHE DESERVES WAY MORE I just think that our community is in a very vulnerable state & Monique has a exploiting way about herself
I understand Monique’s frustrations and view points and I know a lot of people are questioning her, and they have the right to but I feel like they’ve been constantly disrespectful towards her. I ain’t boycotting Netflix either but I really hate how they are treating her. Do I agree with how she has presented her case not necessarily but I know there is some truth to it.
Thank you so much!!!! People are out to attack every black woman that speaks facts. What's even more said is that it's black woman who do that. Thanks for sharing. Am tired of people making it seem like what Monique is going through is unique. We black women face this every freaken day!!!!
What arena did Monique on her own Sell out? She was labeled the funny fat black lady? She screamed about her weight every stand up. She labeled herself. This was all over the place Malibu. She definitely deserves more than 500,000 but what exactly does she think she should be getting is the question. She didn’t even counter offer and that makes a big difference. Y’all act like she supposed to book a comedy show based on her award for acting which had nothing to do a comedy. This has nothing to do with Becky, this has everything to do with her bad reputation her bad attitude and her even the worst delivery. Boy gone on hell. Christian Bale definitely has a bad reputation but did you look at the numbers for the dark Knight highest selling Batman movie of course is going to still have work are you kidding me. Steve Harvey? That letter said not to come up to him because he was being bombarded which would make him late for certain things which is understandable he also has family feud going on still and his ongoing TV show and his radio show that hasn’t stopped. Come on now you got to do better with these examples Monique has not been working and staying busy over the past few years we cant keep saying she was a queen of comedy 🤦🏾♀️
exactly in the interview she refused to answer how many arenas she has sold out as of recent... only to reveal the Netflix audition was a NIGHT CLUB =/ ... nooo competition at all
Steve Harvey was getting nothing but bit roles in movies after his sitcom ended until he humbled himself and went to radio. He grew that from one station to syndication. He BUILT a following and stayed grinding. Radio, TV, books... I don’t find him to be that funny but he works hard as hell and his team is nothing but hard workers. You best believe had he been up for an Oscar, he’d be doing free press and going to Cannes.
lalakittyluv well Beyoncé has invested in herself and has her own Label and isn't a puppet to the system..u have to be smart.... what Monique is Doing is self serving and is tarnishing her reputation even further because no one owes her anything...u have to invest in yourself....Will Smith did, Oprah did, Beyoncé did, Prince did and many others
You made good points but her oscar was for dramatic acting; has nothing to do with comedy shows. She hasnt been popping on that front for years, thats like saying because you won a grammy you should get 5 mill for an acting part
Yessss, you really enlightened me on the situation .. at first I looked at it as she was jus complaining but I understand that she is a legend and she should get the money she deserves despite how consistent she’s been .. it’s about the road she took to even get here and she deserves to be treated as so
No one wants to discuss Monique’s draw and how much she’ll actually profit with a special. It’s great she has an Oscar but what has she done as far as numbers for stand up aside from Queens of Comedy. Stand up for what you deserve but stop trying to place blame for your lack of success on Netflix. One thing I know is that what God has for you is for you and no one can stop you from achieving whatever you set your mind on. We definitely struggle as black women and it’s important to work to change the inequality. Monique however need to stop trying to make everyone believe what she is saying and take a step forward, pave your own way. Complaining will NOT make anyone throw more money your way. Actions speak louder than words. And in my opinion nothing Monique has done this far in her career has made me ever think of her as a legend. Her biggest claim to fame was Precious and in my opinion that was mediocre. Loved The Parker’s but that’s about it.
exactly its all about the numbers she will bring to Netflix damn how do ppl not see this in terms of stand up her numbers do not compare to the ppl she kept bringing up
Her last stand up special was in 2007 or 08 and was a benefit at a women's penitentiary and it was hilarious. Lots of successful comedians take long hiatuses and come back with fresh material (and get paid well for their return engagements- ehem Chris Rock & Dave Chapelle). She's still funny and was seriously low-balled because she doesn't have a lot of options currently.
I wish there was more people like you with common sense and their own mind. Our society is so easy to persuade without facts we just go along and believe everything they throw at us without finding out more for ourselves first. It's sad.
Everyone doesn’t play victim .. sorry. When your hard work is overlooked, you move on to a company who can appreciate your worth. It should also motivate you to start your OWN.
this is why i love watching your videos so much , bluntly putting the finger on the forehead of all these common people who have so much "insight" on other peoples lives and things happening around them in these industries that and yet they are so blind to so much & dont realize some of these same situations subconsciously has an effect on them..that kind of thinking is just not a way to live. thank you for this!
If you boss or manager wanted any one of you to work an extra 8 hours with no pay, would you do it? Hell naw. If you were promoted to manager and suppose to get what managers get, but they kept your pay at minimum wage, would that be ok? Hell naw, bitch 👏🏽pay 👏🏽 me👏🏽
Mack People that get paid on a salary based compensation (and not hourly) do that ALL THE TIME. That’s business 101. When a teacher has to stay late for conferences or detention or to stay with a child who missed their ride, they don’t get paid more money.
ToniWz yeah they would IF they were getting the pay. If they weren’t some would say, “fuck them kids and their grades & detention”, or “hey bob, I’m sorry I can’t make the meeting I had something else come up(family emergency).” See someone like me would tell them hoes, if I died today or tomorrow this job still gonna be here, bye.👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾
Mack You are EXACTLY right and Monique had the same option to say bye too but she decided to whine and throw a tantrum. Monique went to Netflix asking for a special so they really could offer to pay her whatever they wanted and she could say no and go on about her business. If you(Monique) went to (filled out a job application asking for a job)an employer(Netflix) and they said to you(Monique) we (Netflix) pay $7 per hour, it's up to you to decide whether you took the job or not if the pay is too low. Just because it's well known names doesn't change the situation. Monique was a potential employer asking for a job no more no less.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 PREACH people these days are so close minded and don't consider to look at the bigger picture. It's sad that money and popularity is what people care about though high school was over with.
The real tea is I know one of Tyler Perry’s former employees he is so bad that he has bodyguards surround him and escort him down the hallways of his own studios. He will not talk to those under him. I been saying this about Monique but you really explained is flawlessly!
The last big thing Mo did as comedy was that prison special. I haven't heard of anything she's done since then. What has she done lately 2 show that she can hold it down as a comedian? She has an Oscar from a serious acting role, it would have been different if she got that award for a comedic role. Ppl have literally been looking for Chapelle, but who is asking for Monique?
I was thinking the same thing. It’s about profit. Monique hasn’t sold out arenas ever. Netflix has to know that she can bring in profit. Honestly I don’t know if her doing comedy since Queens of Comedy. She does deserve more than 500k but no more than 5 million of that.
Um that prison special is old as shit. and it was filmed before she won her Oscar so how was that the last big thing she did? LMAO you people are weird.
You are one of my favorite people on RUclips you are so amazing your channel is uplifting may God richly bless you and also I love your honesty and you are real
I'm all for fighting for your worth but you cannot tell someone or a company how to spend their money. Yes gender bias, racial inequalities exist however the situation with Mo is more so on an individual level. She won an Oscar for being a stereotypical ratchet mother that threw a tv at her daughter, not for being funny. Mo's problems are: she needs to stop letting her husband aka daddy be her manager, learn the art of negotiation or hire a professional, and also the biggest problem is she's not versatile like Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Katt Williams, Tiffany Hadish, etc. Mo is a legend to mainly blacks unfortunately and I want her to win so bad but I cannot stand behind her because to me it's coming off as self-serving. I do agree 500k is definetly a slap in the face, I woulda gave her 2-4 million just to see her flip numbers.
HELL YEAH!!!! 👏👏👏👏 🙋♀️🙋♀️ I DON'T get why people find this situation difficult to understand!!!! I'm so glad FINALLY someone who understands and sees the bigger picture!!! 💣
Yea absolutely, I get that. But it's a phenomenon that actually happens on an often occurrence, hence the reason I posted the comment. A neutral response not meant to be in favor or against. I did indeed watch the whole video, why would I pull up the video fast forward to a random statement and stop watching.....? 😐🤔 #Loveyouforreal.
I just watched this video and I just wanted to say, Thank you so much for giving your perspective about this situation. I totally agree with what you're saying and I don't like the attacks that she's getting from speaking her truth. I definitely stand with Mo'nique because we need more people to stand up instead of sitting down.
This was hilarious... and I feel you... my only qualm is that Monique often makes mention of her livelihood being affected by being blackballed and also how had she taken the Netflix deal she’d make less in that two year contract than if she did her regular standup in that time. That said, my question is, how much money is she making off this “boycott Netflix” tour? Is this not affecting her livelihood?
Damn you laid it out. You’re absolutely right. I never would’ve thought so many adults would be followers. I’m glad you weren’t scared to mention Beyoncé, and people agreeing with every move she makes. Bravo!
I didn't agree with Monique, but when you put it that way I get it. Still not deleting my Netflix, but I get it! My grind was never Monique getting paid less than what she's worth (i don't know anything about the entertainment industry to judge), my grind was why should we boycott nextflix when it has given a platform and launched the careers of so many black males, female, and LGBTQ people. I Thought Monique's lack of consideration of that was very selfish and inconsiderate. And because of that I ignored her entire argument but the way you put it makes sense
She should’ve did what Jo Koy did! Tape your own special and sell it to Netflix ...or take the money they offered and rack up on the career boost! Sales for her old stuff would have sent her revenues THROUGH THE ROOF!!!!💡💯
why does a woman who has a oscar have to do the work of a newcomer when she's literally has put in WORK and payed her due? why isn't viloa davis being payed the same as nicole kidman ? if your resume reads like the who is who I'm not about to do a freshman work.
Malibu Dollface ...Or go to HBO! PLENTY of GREAT name in the business have garnered a A list careers and STILL take on projects for little to no money Matthew McConaughey made $200,000 off of Dallas Buyers Club, George Clooney took Home $120,000 for Good Night And Good Luck, BILL MURRY made SCALE (9,000) for Rushmore, so did Ethan Hawke for the purge. It’s not always about MONEY (just like you stated in the beginning of your video). Sometimes not taking the smaller ticket is the equivalent to cutting off your nose to spite your face! BTW, Netflix agree to cover 100% of the production cost and crew cost!
Malibu Dollface That boost may have been just what her career needed. She would’ve reignited her older work & set the stage for new generation to appreciate her comedic genius! Like I stated before she should I just type something ahead of time and so the footage to Netflix. That way she would’ve still had creative control over that particular body of work and she would’ve repped all the benefits from the new body of work.💡
Matthew mcoughnay was a producer and fought to get that movie made out of his own pocket he got back money from ticket sales. Everyone you named has probably if you did research a producer or an executive producer credit which means that the little money they made wasnt all they were going to get back.
Mila P and Like I SAID; she should have filmed (as in product) her own special and sold it to Netflix! Furthermore, Unless you “do your research” and cite actual figures or contacts pertaining to what their take home was, you can keep your “probably”. LASTLY, if they did make more, It was on the BACK END; and as I said Mo’nique would have made BANK off of royalties from the boost her older specials received from this revival. 💡I’m thinking in CHESS not checkers ✌🏾
Doll you better keep preaching...say it like you mean it! I'm here for it...even the ads! You got people scratching their heads because they struggling to comprehend, that's the problem with social media, people rather sway to the popular opinion instead of taking the time to think for themselves. But that's why we have you.👏
Patti Labelle is a legend, but that doesn't mean she's going to earn more than someone like Rihanna who is popular TODAY! Diana Ross is a legend, but that doesn't mean she's going to earn as much as someone like a Beyoncé TODAY! Monique should consider a Gofundme. Clearly there are people who support her and thinks she's worth X amount of money. Let them pay her.
I doubt that lol. I think People are too caught up in that Oscar. Shonda Rhimes is a black woman like Monique, and she just scored a $100Million deal with Netflix. She says its gender/color bias, but why did that not affect Shonda, a black woman? Because Shonda is popping today, and her shows bring in massive dough and and acclaim.
Cam C she isnt an actress or a comedia. Shes a creator and producer of one of the most popular shows that when a I heatd of greys anatomy I thought a white person created it.
Comedian or not, the argument is that Netflix displays color/gender bias, but Shonda Rhimes is both black and woman. Where is the bias? You're telling me they just have it out for black female comedians,but everyone else is fine?
OPRAH IS NOT A GOD!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 FINALLY!!!!
"They like Becky..she brings snacks" yes okay, tell it
“Broke people with rich mouths.” Yup.
Asireyah Shumpert they offer her 3 million dollars first she not funny at all
Use some punctuation because I don't understand what you're trying to say.
The irony is Malibu is doing the same thing. If you believe in Monique so much, would you as a business person give her 20 million expecting a good return on your investment? You would make that huge gamble? But when it's other people's money, you feel so generous to say she should get a huge amount.
Just like Chance the Rapper said “Black women deserve more”✨
@J M And Monique HAS earned it.
Everrrrrr body love Becky 😂😂😂 #tanyabeenherefor12years
He told the truth and shamed the devil. I'm the Monique at my job #facts
Lmaooo he told the straight truth 💯😂
Nothin but the truth 😩 I’m Tanya
Lmao she brings snacks
Nah, I don't feel sorry for Tonya. Snacks and candy cost like $5. She should've invested in her future once she saw how the game was played.
Im sorry but "hear comes Becky with the mfk'n donuts bihh" i died🤣🤣🤣
Malibu you hit the nail on the head! I’m not giving up my Netflix but I can understand we’re Monique is coming from and can sympathize with here.
NFlorida73 me too they should not treat her that way and o also think it’s bogus of them every body want to act like she is wrong when she is totally right!!
MONIQUE was on the right track but asking people to boycott Netflix was Stupid...it was self-serving...... Netflix is the home to black writers and directors and Actors who been shunned by Hollywood and they now have a platform to showcase their work........ it was never ever going to work........
DAVE Chris and Amy were selling out ARENAS SOLO for a while before they got their Netflix deals...they been consistent and are commercially relevant and viable..... Monique does small clubs and she and Wanda don't have the same pull numbers at all..... Netflix was never going to offer her the same money they gave to those other 3...its not realistic.....
Yes she deserves more than 500k because she's paid her dues but she went about the wrong way...... she knows her worth but they still don't owe her anything..........
You so right
Yes. I agree. She also needed to take into consideration that the offer was made after everything with the Presious situation and how she handled it. No one wants to deal with a problem.
I’m glad you did this breakdown. People love to talk so much without doing their own research and using some logic for once. Loud AF AND wrong smh
Haneef Davenport most of us are nothing but followers unable to think for themselves!!!!!!!
I cannot get behind Mo'Nique in this instance I feel like people conflate all of Monique's other issues with the simple fact of the Netflix issue. Show business is a popularity contest, that is what it is. Either you're hot or you're not. either people want to spend a lot of money on you, or they don't
If it was purely based on talent and time in the business Paul Mooney would be selling out a hell of a lot more shows then Chris Rock and making way more money than him but that's not the case.
Plus about her "awards": her Oscar isn't even for comedy, so how is she using that as justification to get millions for a comedy gig??? Whoopi Goldberg is the most decorated comedian who has an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony. And most of those awards are for comedy, not throwing a tv and portraying an abusive mother on camera like Monique did.
Haneef Davenport 👏🏾THANK👏🏾YOU!
The most realistic reality check video of ALL TIME! I wish you can interview Monique🙏🏾 no one will muzzle her let her stand her truth! Thanks babe for this highly informative video!! And that pension check after 20 years that some real shit. Basically she is NOT given the respect ✊🏽 that she is entitled to.
I went to a Monique show last year and got to talk to some of the staff after the show and they said out of all the comedians that come through Monique is the nicest! Idk why people are so upset with her for wanting equality...it baffles me..
I've met her in passing a few times and have ALWAYS been sweet!
beyondcharme Girl no mam. Lmfao!!! That's her first personality.
I wish I could like this a 1000 times. Blackplanet 😂 that's that tb
Not one damn lie was told. Im guilty of falling for the popular opinion but when I really listened to what she was saying I really started to feel for her. From a personal perspective, Ive been bustin my a$$ working and sometimes it seems like my salary doesn't match my worth. For any one to say :well just find another deal" completely misses the point.
Wigs2WaistLength that’s cause they don’t care nor give a damn about what u are saying or just missing the point smh I feel u
I would really like to know where this idea that sh'es difficult to work with came from and why everyone is so quick to believe. I personally feel her, why should I have to take less when Ive been hustlin 30+ years. He made a good point when he said Monique been in the business for a minute, hell since I was in junior high.
Wigs2WaistLength Like Malibu Dollfqce said in the video and I’ve been thinking for awhile now, it’s funny how she JUST became “difficult to work with” after almost 20+ years in the game. The woman has hosted award shows, been on two successful syndicated shows, had her own late night show, done comedy tours AND hosted awards shows (one of BET’s best award shows to date too) and out the blue she’s labeled as “difficult to work with” thanks to not promoting for free on a Lee daniels’ Film? It makes no sense! Likewise, the fact everyone believed her was odd. How can you all have let her work for so lo if she’s THAT difficult? Smh It seems like someone would’ve snatched her down years before Daniels and Oprah and Tyler Oerry came along and sat her down, but no one ever did so what’s the real tea there. 🧐
Wigs2WaistLength I had to watch it too.... then I understood why she felt this way. Thank you for saying this. When you don't play by the rules, you are a threat and difficult. I've experienced this a lot, because I don't take shit.
she's difficult to work with, but these companies are down to work with whole ass rapists. and are AWARE. No thanks.
SPEECHLESS. Not a single lie told. Round of applause!
Whether Malibu's opinion is the most popular opinion or not at least he's keeping it real
LowKay he identifies himself as a he lol
Yea ik but since my mistake bothered you so much to where you had to comment...there I fixed it
LowKay sis nothing about you bothers me I was helping you .
Gorgeousnisee
obviously not cause you feel the need to hold a convo and sis if ya help was needed I woulda asked
Speaking FACTS!
Army Barbie .....how?
Good God Almighty, you had better PREACH! I swear this feels like a message that has been sent down from heaven, like 4 REAL.. you were ordained to deliver this message.
P.S- Amy Schumer doesn't have a damn Oscar so Monique and Amy should not be making the same $$
And Rosa? She was the Amy Schumer of the Civil Rights Movement..Claudette Colvin was the Monique.. even learning that they played that shit in the Civil Rights Movement as well still pisses me off till this day because everybody and their momma know who Rosa parks's and nobody knows who Claudette is even though she was truly the first woman to not give up her seat!
“y’all would sell y’all first born” 😂😂
Faye Sparks granny head on a platter lmfaooooo
Faye Sparks all for beyonce and he IS NOT LYING! Lol
I agree with u a thousand percent. Unfortunately the black woman is most disrespected person in America. The most unprotected woman in America and the neglected woman in America. Thank u for this video and telling the truth!
Viola Davis , Angela Bassett , Gabrielle Union , & Jada Pinkett Smith - All Black Women. All experienced the same thing. Mo’Nique isn’t wrong for saying what she’s saying and wanting support. There’s a lot of WOC in the entertainment industry who aren’t getting paid what their worth. Angela Bassett doesn’t even have an Oscar ! That alone should show the real tea.
But y’all know I minds my business 🤷♀️
Lord Loring Angela should have gotten one for her portrayal as Tina Turner 😒
Bible tho ! She lost to Holly Hunter that year but , have done soooo much other work since then that was Oscar worthy.
I think that in Mo’Nique’s case things are different because the success in her comedy show will depend solely on her and any company that wants to back her financially will only pay her an amount that they are confident she alone will be able to bring in. Comedians like Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle will be paid millions by Netflix because there is a high chance that Netflix will make a profit in excess of the millions those comedians are paid. Mo’Nique hasn’t put out material in years and never truly crossed over into being more mainstream, so her chances of bringing in a large profit are significantly lower and so she was going to be paid accordingly.
I agree black women get the most it’s sad Viola Davis just posted something like this on IG Hollywood is racist period so sad I feel for Monique
xxmaryk Both Dave Chapelle and Chris Rock have both been off the scene for nearly ten years far as standup comedy goes yet was still offered $20million. Can she bring in their numbers? NO; however, proportionally of what she is worth today, she is a legendary comedian that is worth being paid $5million. Monique's recent movie turned a higher profit then Amy Shumer's, and her venues are on average about a 1/4th the size of Amy Shumer's Arenas. Monique's jokes are orginal while Amy Shumer has been caught stealing other comedians jokes. Amy is the female comedian version of Elvis Presely.
Say it! 🙌🏾 Monique is just telling the truth! It’s unfiltered and brash but it’s the TRUTH
Standing Ovation......
You took the words right out of my predictive text HONEY! YES!
“Most of y’all don’t even wanna stay after work to help clean up”-Bih if that’s not the fucking truth at my damn job.
Which job does someone have to stay to clean up?
TruthB Known 🙋🏽♂️high school junior working in fast food...
Oh, then that would be expected of a teenager.
TruthB Known At the end of the day Every work place has to be cleanse....
A thirty-one year old has more sense than the ones that’s been on this earth longer...smh. It just goes to show you that age does not always mean wisdom...well said!👏🏾👏🏾
Mo'Nique has a PR issue.
I’ve tried to remain neutral and see everything from a business perspective. Here’s the thing, I 100% agree that Mo’Nique deserves more than what she was offered because of her resume and all that she’s done. She is a legend. Now here’s the other point, Chris, Dave, and Amy have been continuously putting out material over the recent years and profiting big time. Mo’Nique has not put out material in years!! I know she used the This Christmas movie as a reference but that was a large celebrity ensemble cast.
In corporate America, If you apply for a job and you have a constant 5yr work history and you’ve produced at a high level you are compensated for those things. On the other hand, if you apply for a job and you have 10yrs of experience and a 3yr gap in your employment and you performed at a high level before the gap, you may not be compensated as the person who has had a continuous work history. Why? Because processes have changed. Same with hollywood. Companies have to know that you can keep up with industry changes and perform at a high level.
Again, I see it from both sides. Mo’Nique should have gotten offered more than what she was offered and her team should have countered that offer from Netflix. See when companies know that people don’t fuck with you they can low ball you. Something I was curious about though, when I watched her Breakfast Club interview, she said there were offers that came in lower than Netflix. I wondered why she chose to call the boycott against Netflix if they were higher than everyone else? I wished that was a question they asked.
ShanishaMonae agreed
ShanishaMonae I totally agree with your post and I love your example of corporate America!
Ok!!! I thought I was the only that heard her say there were other offers. I wish I could thumbs up this a thousand times.
ShanishaMonae thank you
ShanishaMonae totally agree I think it's more revelance vs her resume. Except Dave Chapelle. But ppl wanted to see him so bad because he takes his "breaks" so that makes his revelance higher because he might get ghost again. I get both sides. I think it could have played out differently though.
The FIRST LOGICAL response I've heard 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
You better read! Dollface!
amey perry yes on point he was
“She sold out arenas- I mean she sold out clubs”..😂💀
Lord I'm soooooo glad I am not the only one who thought all this. Big ups to you Doll! Your hit on so many good points. People are missing Monique's message because they don't like her delivery. #Istandwithmonique
Hollywood is a popularity contest in general. Kevin Hart is not funny, but he's popular and that's why he gets the roles. Monique is wonderful by all means, but in this newer generation she's just not as popular as she was. We can take every living talented has been and put them up against any current person in their perspective field (music, sports, etc.) and I guarantee the new generation (which is paying to go see the shows, movies, etc) will pick the new school over the old. Credit where credit is due, but Hollywood doesn't care about what you DID in the past, it's about what you're DOING now.
I agree. Kevin Hart hasn't been funny since "Laughing at my Pain."
This is why I watch your videos.... omg... speak knowledge to these simple minded individuals
Sherrita Bailey 🙏🏽
I stumbled across your video and all I have to say is THANK YOU for telling it like it is. Every F-bomb you dropped was totally merited. I don’t think anyone could’ve articulated it better. AND....you cracked me up in the process. Right on.
yess malibu👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 selective outrage! i'm so over it!
I literally spit out my water when he said "the juice bringin bitch". I. FELL. OUT! I'm still dyin laughin.
“Thank you my baby” 👏🏾 (Monique voice)
"The juice givin bi*ch got yo job" lol!!!
I’m with Monique. At first I felt like the whole boycotting Netflix thing was comical but once I saw her breakfast club interview, she undeniably had my support and empathy! I feel for Monique bcus the industry has completely blackballed her.
StarringShameka ndeed
StarringShameka Monique looked a damn fool on the Breakfast Club. She is taking her cause and tying it to a valid cause. She once again never answered any questions and deflected. Once again she did an interview and was unable to to do so alone. Netflix signed a deal with Shonda Rimes for over $100 million so saying Netflix is racist and sexist. Monique hasn’t done anything to be relevant in years. Her counterparts are still relevant and have crossed over. David Chappelle for example was on tour 3-4 years before his Netflix deal.
dymeny23, I say this respectfully with zero shade. Exactly what questions did she not answer directly on The Breakfast Club?
I think the way she went about it was wrong, but look it got the issue where it needed to be. hate seeing black men degrade her for asking for more.
"That's fine honey because if I wanted tittes they would look better than yours!"
🤣🤣🤣🤣
That had me weak😇♥️♥️♥️ I totally agree with this video. I think people are becoming less empathetic towards one another.
😅gotta love Malibu 😅
The only time a natural born woman points out a natural born man “wanting” to be a woman makes sense is if the guy says he’s more woman than a woman without having a uterus & Fallopian tubes, even then that’s strange to proclaim because everyone wants to rid the world of concrete things and just be whatever they feel like being, so in essence all that matters is if your a good person (especially if you have duties to take care of a child or an elder) so it’s becoming difficult for no reason at all. It is sky high obvious that people of color do not stand together either.
When I say this video is everything, this just lifted my whole life 🙏🏽
The Best point ever made!! Thank you thank you!!!👏🏽👏🏽
I dont get how after the breakfast club interview & all the commentary that came out since then black women are still hating & talking shit its extremely sad & upsetting that even when her points are proven she still has to be the villian.
all people are doing is proving her right!
Meanwhile Viola Davis is saying the exact same things Monique is saying and they defend her tooth and nail. I don't get it either
Exaaaactly!!!
LM because Viola Davis doesn't only speak out about inequality in the black community & women's issues when it's just HER being mistreated, she speaks out all the time. Mo'Nique only speaks on these issues is when it's about her. I have never ever heard or seen her speak up for other black women any other time. I agree with her stance & her cause, but to hell with her boycott. She's the slave that Harriet Tubman would've shot on the way to freedom because she wants to go back to "massah" & stay on the plantation. In the words of Martin to Cole "GET OUT & GET YOUR OWN PLACE." She should go invest in herself & stop waiting for "the man" to give her a big payout. That way, she can truly earn the money she's worth🎤
You know what, I didn’t understand her point until I watched this. This makes sooo much sense. 👌🏾
Malibu Dollface you've touched my heart. I simply can't agree with you more! I am a plus size woman of color who's had my "Becky" boss look me right in my face and tell me that women don't ask for raises. That if I want more, I should show up 30 minutes early to turn on the lights for massa and windex the windows... Mind you I was working in corporate America in finance at the time. Finance! I was not a janitor. Meanwhile she was slicing necks to ENSURE that her coin$ were correct. And at her behest, her friends and family were benefiting from rampant nepoti$m. So when "radio guys" is purposely ignorant that's one inexcusable thing, but when people that look like me or share similar experiences decry Monique's stance it's so troubling. You don't have to boycott Netflix or work in Hollywood to empathize with this situation. Where is everyone's humanity?
EvolvewithMonette everyone in Hollywood is overpaid. So no their struggle does not compare to that of the working class in America. 500k still can cover her basic needs at the end of the day versus that .25 cent raise and still living paycheck to paycheck. Monique can monetize off of 500k where’s as people who truly experience inequality of pay cannot monetize off of a .25 or even 1.00 raise.
Charmaine Hurst I do agree that everyone in Hollywood is overpaid. I just wonder if a working class Americans .25 to $1.00 doesn't somehow equivocate to Moniques 500k? We are in different tax brackets, but is it not a similar struggle?
EvolvewithMonette it’s not a similar struggle. Especially when inflation happens every time a state raises minimum wage making it harder for people to overcome struggles. Even a household that makes 60k is still struggling. 500k in 2 years that’s 250k profit each of those years... it’s not the same.
Charmaine Hurst you are correct in your estimation. I understand your point, I do wonder if you really understood mine...That being empathy for a minority woman who is told she deserve less than for some nebulous reason. When someone is constantly moving the goal post it's hard to meet a standard of expectation. Monique described just that with her resume comparison. I feel like she was saying "What do I have to do to be paid like this. Does my resume not count for anything?" I surmise that you are very pragmatic and linear in your think in regards to how you've broken down the dollar$ and cent$. But do you for a moment think what she was offered was fair? My intention is to truly understand a perspective that differs from mine. This has been a hot button issue in the community and I'm just trying to figure if it was the boycott that turned everybody off? Are folks just sick of Monique or do they genuinely not relate? I appreciate your introspective energy no matter your response. :)
Would you have had an issue if Becky was bringing in 100 times the business you brought in? What about if her work directly added 100 times more money to the company than your work did? That’s Monique’s argument.
I’ve been watching these closet talks all day. Love them👏🏽💯❤️ and you stay speaking facts
I wish I could give this video a standing ovation!!!!!
Monique should’ve taken the deal and proven her worth. Netflix doesn’t owe her shit. She hasn’t done standup in damn near a decade, but is trying to finess them for Dave Chapelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Chris Tucker, Martin Laurence, and Amy Schumer money. These comedians can go anywhere in the world and completely sell out an arena. Monique at this point may sell out a hole in the wall joint and I’m being generous. She should’ve used that as motivation to build her brand, and show everyone her worth and why she is here to stay, but instead she keeps throwing herself deeper into a hole. I have zero sympathy for her.
That Oscar has everybody blinded.
That is the truth!!! That is iiiiittt! You put words to my feelings about Monique and the people that judge her. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 self hate is real... we are the first ones to throw our kind under the bus. It’s sad.
I said it once and I SAY it AGAIN! Exactly, where have you seen Mo for BLM or any of our melanin people?? So, she expects us to cosign her mess, when she was never there for US!! I'm sorry, mo, but.... The door🚪 Also, she need to let that foolish husband of her, GO, because he's making a donkey out of her. Saying he's my daddy, because he's teach me. Like😑
You can apply that to many black entertainers and athletes. They don't support anything that has to do with their own people and a lot of black still support anyway.
Hell you could apply this to beyonce when she went and wrote a whole song about it and booted Ledisi off her spot on the Oscars to sing, Precious lord, just because she said her dad was Black and she felt his pain as of Ledisi isn’t a dark-skinned woman who’s felt racism too and has a black Dad.
Smh Celebrities stay speaking out and becoming “faces” of movements when the initial affront didn’t happen to them. The thing is people very rarely speak up until they are caught in the crossfire’s be it Beyoncé aboutto have a son of her own or Mo’Nique looking at her 20+ career being stripped from her. 🤷🏿♀️No one comes out the womb readying to riot and picket for every cause.
"Becky popular...she bring snacks." lol lol lol im dead
HEAR ME OUT.... People keep saying "Mo'nique..just go somewhere else" If netflix is giving out checks....Millions dollar checks to people with the same resume or less why should she go somewhere else? Or not fight for what she IS WORTH or speak on this inequality
Because Netflix can give their million dollar checks to anyone they want to. So can you. She can stay and fight if she wants, but it doesn't appear to be working.
keishawnlight u can't fight people who don't owe u anything....they don't owe her a thing..... if other people are getting more then it is what it is....there isn't much she can do about it but Speak out....but THEY DON'T OWE her anything.....
Yea, these things go on in the regular jobs as well. Y R ABSOLUTE ON POINT
My friend asked me this the other day and it changed my whole opinion on the situation.
"What do you or the culture have to gain from going against Monique?"
Monique is just a black woman asking for what she believes she is worth. Whether or not she is right or wrong in this situation, we should stand with Monique in her stand against the inequality that black women experience in the industry. Going against her does more harm than good.
Idk... Just a thought.
Agree 100%
The culture is harmed when we blindly back any and every claim of racism and inequality without logical evaluation. If the police shoot an Black man that ACTUALLY DID pose a threat, we shouldn’t be marching. If an entertainer who draws 200 fans a night wants to be paid on the same level as people that have a draw of 30,000 a night we can’t march on Netflix demanding that artist be paid the same. That ain’t racial.
I stand with my people but not when they are wrong. You don’t get my blind loyalty just because you are Black. That would be crazy. Should we back Omarosa when she claims racism?
Should Diana Ross be able to claim age discrimination against a concert promotion company because her offers don’t compare to Rihanna or Beyoncé?
ToniWz you're missing the point... yaw are sitting at home still watching Netflix and still bothered... but why though u picked a side... u don't have to review why u picked said side... 👁
When you said "Broke people with rich mouths need to STFU !' I felt that on a spiritual level
I'm with Monique and Malibu I feel you 💯 all the way
Monique deserves better than she was given! Thank you for always speaking your truth. I think everyone is so freaking judgemental!
i just read the title in her voice lmao
L M F A O . me too 😂
With respect I think Netflix simply wanted to test market her because she hadn't worked in a while. Will Smith has been working consistently for instance and they filmed Bright and because of the positive feedback there will be another part to Bright. I 'm a business person and entrepreneur for 20 years.I'm merely bringing it from a business aspect. I will not be boycotting Netflix because it is a business. I love Netflix and your channel!
It's My Life what about dave chapelle though ? He was out of the industry for 10 years and still got offered more . I think Netflix was just going off of what everyone else said about her being difficult to work with just because she didn’t promote a movie which shouldn’t even matter at this point because the movie was a big hit and Monique won an Oscar. And this also brings another point at the fact that people wanted to watch precious because they knew Monique was in it and she didn’t even have to promote the movie lol
Crow Moon, good point beautiful! Not sure, but I know it's best to be humble in everything you do. The right attitude can take you along ways. She said some mean things about Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey and they have not bitten back. I'm not famous by no means. However when I'm approached by rude people I distance myself from them. You can get your point across much better to people who are more approachable
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For example NeNe Leaks from housewives of Atlanta is known for being rude to people. Therefore, when I saw her on the airplane, I didn't say one word to her. She had a look on her face, that would have killed my dog.
Disagree. But believe what you want
It's My Life dave was selling stadium since 2014/15. That's the difference
If this happened to many of us (which it does), we would look for a new job after getting the professional shaft. We wouldn’t burn our bridges unless we didn’t want to work in that industry anymore. Netflix originally turned down Jerry Seinfeld for his show, I believe. I don’t think Monique is wrong, but I do think her approach is whack.
do you think Monique would do all this boycotting and interviews if Netflix would payed her 20 million dollars?? I don’t think so... if Netflix would had offered her 20 million dollars none of this would had happened she would be quite and enjoying her money and not giving two fucks about the other black actresses who get under paid...another thing ok if we do boycott Netflix wtf she gonna do for us black women who get judged everyday and get under paid because the color of our skin ??? Everyone has their own opinions but I’m do not agree how Monique is only caring about her self
that's like saying "do you think Montgomery bus boycotters would have boycotted if blacks were allowed to sit wherever they wanted." OF COURSE NOT, b/c there wouldn't be anything to boycott! Also, it's not out of the ordinary for ppl to not pay attention to and take action against injustices until the second it hits close to home for them. For example, let's say Sarah doesn't pay any attention to the marijuana legalization movement b/c she doesn't smoke marijuana. But one day she gets cancer and finds out that marijuana has certain properties that help her through chemo. Now she's really gotten behind the movement. Would you say, "she never said anything about marijuana before she got cancer so f her?"
I’m talking about Monique not the Montgomery boycott ...this boycott that Monique is doing it only benefits for her ...Montgomery was for ALL black folks why do I have to boycott a network who is not racist or or gender biased my main question for Monique is wtf are you going to do with that 20 million... is she going to help the black women who are judged by the color of their skin??? NOPE that money is gonna go for her and her husband
Hello kay Monique’s boycott is for ALL black women. Just like anything else in life you cannot do for others until you are able to do for yourself.
jamaicansweetheart We'll said.
No she wouldn’t be boycotting if she got paid her worth, that’s the whole fucking point... how is that misconstrued ??? It didn’t start as a ALL black woman thing it started as a Monique under paid thing so yea now she speaking her mind and it’s a problem.. to ppl who look like her??? Tf.
I can't get enough of you, you are one of the best.
I think most of us agree with the fact SHE DESERVES WAY MORE I just think that our community is in a very vulnerable state & Monique has a exploiting way about herself
tabatha ford OR, do she have an exploiting way about her, because soooo many people say she does?
Finally someone with my view on this. Everybody being so negative towards Monique. This is truth 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I understand Monique’s frustrations and view points and I know a lot of people are questioning her, and they have the right to but I feel like they’ve been constantly disrespectful towards her. I ain’t boycotting Netflix either but I really hate how they are treating her. Do I agree with how she has presented her case not necessarily but I know there is some truth to it.
people are mad because she's not being a show pony no more is all.
This NEEDS to go worldwide!!!! Well said. PERIOD!!!!!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you so much!!!! People are out to attack every black woman that speaks facts. What's even more said is that it's black woman who do that. Thanks for sharing. Am tired of people making it seem like what Monique is going through is unique. We black women face this every freaken day!!!!
I love this perspective! Also, Keep up the Closet talks! 👏🏾👏🏾
What arena did Monique on her own
Sell out? She was labeled the funny fat black
lady? She screamed about her weight every stand up. She labeled herself. This was all over the place Malibu. She definitely deserves more than 500,000 but what exactly does she think she should be getting is the question. She didn’t even counter offer and that makes a big difference. Y’all act like she supposed to book a comedy show based on her award for acting which had nothing to do a comedy. This has nothing to do with Becky, this has everything to do with her bad reputation her bad attitude and her even the worst delivery. Boy gone on hell.
Christian Bale definitely has a bad reputation but did you look at the numbers for the dark Knight highest selling Batman movie of course is going to still have work are you kidding me. Steve Harvey? That letter said not to come up to him because he was being bombarded which would make him late for certain things which is understandable he also has family feud going on still and his ongoing TV show and his radio show that hasn’t stopped. Come on now you got to do better with these examples Monique has not been working and staying busy over the past few years we cant keep saying she was a queen of comedy 🤦🏾♀️
exactly in the interview she refused to answer how many arenas she has sold out as of recent... only to reveal the Netflix audition was a NIGHT CLUB =/ ... nooo competition at all
Steve Harvey was getting nothing but bit roles in movies after his sitcom ended until he humbled himself and went to radio. He grew that from one station to syndication. He BUILT a following and stayed grinding. Radio, TV, books...
I don’t find him to be that funny but he works hard as hell and his team is nothing but hard workers. You best believe had he been up for an Oscar, he’d be doing free press and going to Cannes.
thank you!
Ppl would start a go fund me for Beyonce and have friends that are struggling
lalakittyluv well Beyoncé has invested in herself and has her own Label and isn't a puppet to the system..u have to be smart.... what Monique is Doing is self serving and is tarnishing her reputation even further because no one owes her anything...u have to invest in yourself....Will Smith did, Oprah did, Beyoncé did, Prince did and many others
You made good points but her oscar was for dramatic acting; has nothing to do with comedy shows. She hasnt been popping on that front for years, thats like saying because you won a grammy you should get 5 mill for an acting part
*I HOPE MONIQUE SEES THIS!!!! NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH!!!* ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐👐
Yessss, you really enlightened me on the situation .. at first I looked at it as she was jus complaining but I understand that she is a legend and she should get the money she deserves despite how consistent she’s been .. it’s about the road she took to even get here and she deserves to be treated as so
No one wants to discuss Monique’s draw and how much she’ll actually profit with a special. It’s great she has an Oscar but what has she done as far as numbers for stand up aside from Queens of Comedy. Stand up for what you deserve but stop trying to place blame for your lack of success on Netflix. One thing I know is that what God has for you is for you and no one can stop you from achieving whatever you set your mind on. We definitely struggle as black women and it’s important to work to change the inequality. Monique however need to stop trying to make everyone believe what she is saying and take a step forward, pave your own way. Complaining will NOT make anyone throw more money your way. Actions speak louder than words. And in my opinion nothing Monique has done this far in her career has made me ever think of her as a legend. Her biggest claim to fame was Precious and in my opinion that was mediocre. Loved The Parker’s but that’s about it.
exactly its all about the numbers she will bring to Netflix damn how do ppl not see this in terms of stand up her numbers do not compare to the ppl she kept bringing up
Her last stand up special was in 2007 or 08 and was a benefit at a women's penitentiary and it was hilarious. Lots of successful comedians take long hiatuses and come back with fresh material (and get paid well for their return engagements- ehem Chris Rock & Dave Chapelle). She's still funny and was seriously low-balled because she doesn't have a lot of options currently.
I wish there was more people like you with common sense and their own mind. Our society is so easy to persuade without facts we just go along and believe everything they throw at us without finding out more for ourselves first. It's sad.
Just gave me my life, love you and wishing the best for Monique.
Everyone doesn’t play victim .. sorry. When your hard work is overlooked, you move on to a company who can appreciate your worth. It should also motivate you to start your OWN.
Speaking out is not 'playing victim'. This and everyone else has a right to speak their piece. Guess what? They can do that and STILL BUILD THEIR OWN.
I love you Malibu💎
this is why i love watching your videos so much , bluntly putting the finger on the forehead of all these common people who have so much "insight" on other peoples lives and things happening around them in these industries that and yet they are so blind to so much & dont realize some of these same situations subconsciously has an effect on them..that kind of thinking is just not a way to live. thank you for this!
If you boss or manager wanted any one of you to work an extra 8 hours with no pay, would you do it? Hell naw. If you were promoted to manager and suppose to get what managers get, but they kept your pay at minimum wage, would that be ok? Hell naw, bitch 👏🏽pay 👏🏽 me👏🏽
Mack People that get paid on a salary based compensation (and not hourly) do that ALL THE TIME. That’s business 101. When a teacher has to stay late for conferences or detention or to stay with a child who missed their ride, they don’t get paid more money.
ToniWz yeah they would IF they were getting the pay. If they weren’t some would say, “fuck them kids and their grades & detention”, or “hey bob, I’m sorry I can’t make the meeting I had something else come up(family emergency).” See someone like me would tell them hoes, if I died today or tomorrow this job still gonna be here, bye.👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾
Mack You are EXACTLY right and Monique had the same option to say bye too but she decided to whine and throw a tantrum. Monique went to Netflix asking for a special so they really could offer to pay her whatever they wanted and she could say no and go on about her business. If you(Monique) went to (filled out a job application asking for a job)an employer(Netflix) and they said to you(Monique) we (Netflix) pay $7 per hour, it's up to you to decide whether you took the job or not if the pay is too low. Just because it's well known names doesn't change the situation. Monique was a potential employer asking for a job no more no less.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 PREACH people these days are so close minded and don't consider to look at the bigger picture. It's sad that money and popularity is what people care about though high school was over with.
I totally agree....still watching Netflix, but I agree.
right lmfao!
I died at “Christian Mingle, Black People Meet...” 😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 i love closet talks though
I was always with Monique on what she was standing for but I just started my Netflix subscription and I like it.☹
Macey Londan Lol.
hahaha
The real tea is I know one of Tyler Perry’s former employees he is so bad that he has bodyguards surround him and escort him down the hallways of his own studios. He will not talk to those under him. I been saying this about Monique but you really explained is flawlessly!
The last big thing Mo did as comedy was that prison special. I haven't heard of anything she's done since then. What has she done lately 2 show that she can hold it down as a comedian? She has an Oscar from a serious acting role, it would have been different if she got that award for a comedic role. Ppl have literally been looking for Chapelle, but who is asking for Monique?
I was thinking the same thing. It’s about profit. Monique hasn’t sold out arenas ever. Netflix has to know that she can bring in profit. Honestly I don’t know if her doing comedy since Queens of Comedy. She does deserve more than 500k but no more than 5 million of that.
PurplePuffs my ass sure wasn’t checking for her! I stand with Charlemagne
She been selling out clubs and she did almost Christmas
Um that prison special is old as shit. and it was filmed before she won her Oscar so how was that the last big thing she did? LMAO you people are weird.
You are one of my favorite people on RUclips you are so amazing your channel is uplifting may God richly bless you and also I love your honesty and you are real
I'm all for fighting for your worth but you cannot tell someone or a company how to spend their money. Yes gender bias, racial inequalities exist however the situation with Mo is more so on an individual level. She won an Oscar for being a stereotypical ratchet mother that threw a tv at her daughter, not for being funny. Mo's problems are: she needs to stop letting her husband aka daddy be her manager, learn the art of negotiation or hire a professional, and also the biggest problem is she's not versatile like Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Katt Williams, Tiffany Hadish, etc. Mo is a legend to mainly blacks unfortunately and I want her to win so bad but I cannot stand behind her because to me it's coming off as self-serving. I do agree 500k is definetly a slap in the face, I woulda gave her 2-4 million just to see her flip numbers.
So if the deal was foul what’s the argument here?
her trying to tell a company how to spend their money and also getting rid of her manager aka her husband.
HELL YEAH!!!! 👏👏👏👏 🙋♀️🙋♀️ I DON'T get why people find this situation difficult to understand!!!! I'm so glad FINALLY someone who understands and sees the bigger picture!!! 💣
"It's like telling someone with a Bachelors degree that your degree don't matter". That shit happens everyday it's called a liberal arts degree.
that comment was in the reference of someone who doesn't have what you have and LESS! watch the FULL video before you comment next time.
Yea absolutely, I get that. But it's a phenomenon that actually happens on an often occurrence, hence the reason I posted the comment. A neutral response not meant to be in favor or against. I did indeed watch the whole video, why would I pull up the video fast forward to a random statement and stop watching.....? 😐🤔 #Loveyouforreal.
bigjay10 happens all the time
Smh
I just watched this video and I just wanted to say, Thank you so much for giving your perspective about this situation. I totally agree with what you're saying and I don't like the attacks that she's getting from speaking her truth. I definitely stand with Mo'nique because we need more people to stand up instead of sitting down.
This was hilarious... and I feel you... my only qualm is that Monique often makes mention of her livelihood being affected by being blackballed and also how had she taken the Netflix deal she’d make less in that two year contract than if she did her regular standup in that time. That said, my question is, how much money is she making off this “boycott Netflix” tour? Is this not affecting her livelihood?
Damn you laid it out. You’re absolutely right. I never would’ve thought so many adults would be followers. I’m glad you weren’t scared to mention Beyoncé, and people agreeing with every move she makes. Bravo!
Today is my Birthday 🎂 I’m 32!!!
Mack
Happy Belated🎊🎂🎉
"Ok Monique I love you gurL, but my shit is like on autopay" Ha! I'm on the floor:)))
I didn't agree with Monique, but when you put it that way I get it. Still not deleting my Netflix, but I get it! My grind was never Monique getting paid less than what she's worth (i don't know anything about the entertainment industry to judge), my grind was why should we boycott nextflix when it has given a platform and launched the careers of so many black males, female, and LGBTQ people. I Thought Monique's lack of consideration of that was very selfish and inconsiderate. And because of that I ignored her entire argument but the way you put it makes sense
"Rosa probably was like bitch tomorrow I ain't getting up "😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
She should’ve did what Jo Koy did! Tape your own special and sell it to Netflix
...or take the money they offered and rack up on the career boost! Sales for her old stuff would have sent her revenues THROUGH THE ROOF!!!!💡💯
why does a woman who has a oscar have to do the work of a newcomer when she's literally has put in WORK and payed her due? why isn't viloa davis being payed the same as nicole kidman ? if your resume reads like the who is who I'm not about to do a freshman work.
Malibu Dollface ...Or go to HBO!
PLENTY of GREAT name in the business have garnered a A list careers and STILL take on projects for little to no money
Matthew McConaughey made $200,000 off of Dallas Buyers Club, George Clooney took Home $120,000 for Good Night And Good Luck, BILL MURRY made SCALE (9,000) for Rushmore, so did Ethan Hawke for the purge.
It’s not always about MONEY (just like you stated in the beginning of your video). Sometimes not taking the smaller ticket is the equivalent to cutting off your nose to spite your face! BTW, Netflix agree to cover 100% of the production cost and crew cost!
Malibu Dollface That boost may have been just what her career needed.
She would’ve reignited her older work & set the stage for new generation to appreciate her comedic genius! Like I stated before she should I just type something ahead of time and so the footage to Netflix. That way she would’ve still had creative control over that particular body of work and she would’ve repped all the benefits from the new body of work.💡
Matthew mcoughnay was a producer and fought to get that movie made out of his own pocket he got back money from ticket sales. Everyone you named has probably if you did research a producer or an executive producer credit which means that the little money they made wasnt all they were going to get back.
Mila P and Like I SAID; she should have filmed (as in product) her own special and sold it to Netflix! Furthermore, Unless you “do your research” and cite actual figures or contacts pertaining to what their take home was, you can keep your “probably”. LASTLY, if they did make more, It was on the BACK END; and as I said Mo’nique would have made BANK off of royalties from the boost her older specials received from this revival. 💡I’m thinking in CHESS not checkers ✌🏾
Its not about how long you been doing something it's about how GOOD YOU ARE AT IT.
Greetings, you are the first person with a large platform to state the truth! Thank you for telling the truth!
Doll you better keep preaching...say it like you mean it! I'm here for it...even the ads! You got people scratching their heads because they struggling to comprehend, that's the problem with social media, people rather sway to the popular opinion instead of taking the time to think for themselves. But that's why we have you.👏
Patti Labelle is a legend, but that doesn't mean she's going to earn more than someone like Rihanna who is popular TODAY! Diana Ross is a legend, but that doesn't mean she's going to earn as much as someone like a Beyoncé TODAY!
Monique should consider a Gofundme. Clearly there are people who support her and thinks she's worth X amount of money. Let them pay her.
Cam C she also wouldn’t take $500 a show and would feel disrespected if she did.
I doubt that lol. I think People are too caught up in that Oscar. Shonda Rhimes is a black woman like Monique, and she just scored a $100Million deal with Netflix. She says its gender/color bias, but why did that not affect Shonda, a black woman? Because Shonda is popping today, and her shows bring in massive dough and and acclaim.
Cam C she isnt an actress or a comedia. Shes a creator and producer of one of the most popular shows that when a I heatd of greys anatomy I thought a white person created it.
Comedian or not, the argument is that Netflix displays color/gender bias, but Shonda Rhimes is both black and woman. Where is the bias? You're telling me they just have it out for black female comedians,but everyone else is fine?
Patti made it to where there could be a Riri tho? 🤔🤔