Ron Daniel Cart before horse: Cooperative Economics is worthless when practiced by a people who see themselves as worthless. Our MAJOR Human dignity and sexism problem is Job 1.
+Ron Daniel It's not that simple. There are African American studios now, and there have been. The majority of them unfortunately end up closing, due to lack of support. The movies that are produced must be watched/paid for. Without incoming revenue, businesses die...and it costs a heck of a lot of money to keep a studio up and running. We're talking hundreds of millions and into the billions. The audience also has to be kept in mind. There are approximately 33 million African Americans, and that is not a large number when compared to the entire American population of almost 324 million people. However, we are also not one entity who all think alike and like the same thing. We are individuals who make up a group, and we each have different likes and dislikes. Just read a listing of the movies Mo'Nique has been in over the years. Look at the budgets for those films, as well as the profits for those films. Those movies have mostly been low-budget films with low profits. It's because not all, only some, African Americans wanted to see those films. It's just not that simple.
shon east If you're referring to me I am a REAL BOSS of a marketing company for the past 14 years AND a entertainment management company for the past 12yrs. As a BOSS, with staff, I can speak on black entrepreneurship and wear what I want without somebody overseeing me and telling me what to do. Now go look at yourself in the mirror and do better.
Sean Antoine I’m not boycotting shit, she wouldn’t stand with me if I ask my company for a raise. Instagram have free comedian way better than Monique whack ass
I agree with both of y’all. I love Mo’ but she ain’t popping like she used to. So it’d be tough for them to give her $15-$20m.... I DEFINITELY think $500k is too low....maybe $2 - $5m. Also, on top of Chappelle and Rock being legends....they both had major buzz from their tours, SNL and their presence on multiple major shows. Schumer is not funny to me either, but she made Hollywood a lot of money during a short period of time.
They did the same thing to Dave Chapelle when he wouldn't agree to the changes on his show! They tried to make us believe he was crazy and on crack! Y'all know she telling the truth!
She is telling the truth but business is business. Why didn't she counter offer . If 500k was not enough what did she counter with? Evidently Netflix was not to hot to have her do a special but they are not the only game in town. I have turned down a lot of jobs because they didn't pay what I thought I was worth and I think most people in the business world have. Sometimes I have taken jobs for less then I thought I was worth because nothing else was available at the time. It is just the nature of business. Nothing personal.
I love Mo. I think that she is highly entertaining. Her problem is that she's a real one. She says what she means and means what she says and she expects the exact same from others. Unfortunately, other ppl will say anything at any given time whether they mean it or not.
Streetslogic I'VE NEVER LAUGHED AT NOTHING SHE'S EVER SAID I JUST LIKE HER AS A PERSON PLUS WE'RE BOTH FROM N.Y THAT'S ALL, I DON'T THINK I'VE EVER SEEN A MOVIE SHE WAS IN WHY BOTHER!!
It's all about value market Monique has had some major success in her career but she has not gone to have the same success as Dave Chapel or chris Rock if she could sell out arenas she would have received a higher offer by Netflix
She definitely has opened my eyes to the politics that happens in the industry... what struck me is what she said about people telling her to "let it go"...the same people who say that want u to stay exactly where u are because their own brains can't phantom greatness. That type of mindset gets you nowhere. Her resume does indeed speak for itself and can't no one tell me she is not worth at least a million. 500 THOUSAND compared to Amy Schumer 11 million..that's ridiculous. She is the most prominent and active black female comedian we have. She knows her worth... and I'm here for it.
I been sayin the same thing since she 1st spoke out with Lee Daniel Oprah and Tyler and 4real i totally feel thats y Netflix felt they could too low ball her! If she was paid $50,000 for Precious which she won an Oscar and all those other awards we can give her $500,000 for a special and its also funny all they did was add a 0!!! So im 4 damn sure here 4 it!!!!!!
Monique ain't no damn active. She's only active when she's complaining. Hollywood pay scale has always been this way. Do you know chris Evans only got 65k for the first captain America? This isn't nothing new. Monique just thinks she's a bigger deal than she actually is
Besides everything please realize MoNique is one of extremely few who have ever told the truth about these things. If you dont respect anything, respect THAT.
kimibooc Stop that foolishness..."telling the truth" is just a buzzword. google that shit, all black twitter, black ig, black youtube. All it means is "gimme attention"
@Jupa F not to mention there is nothing more unfunny about complaining that you are not considered funny enough - she is also completely disingenuous by saying she is just rooting for the black woman coming behind her - this is someone who said Whoopi Goldberg accepting a big salary was a 'betrayal' - another black woman writer got a 100 million. If she got the number she wanted she would hardly still be calling for boycots
for all the people here saying she is making "too big of a deal" about this, just know and understand that she is the sacrifice for the upcoming, and a lot of you have no idea what it means to sacrifice for anything or anyone but yourselves.
I'm sure she makes a lot of people in the industry very uncomfortable. She speaks her raw truth. There is absolutely no question that she is being black balled in the industry.
I support you Monique!!💯💯💯Keep fighting my queen!! Netflix won’t get another dime of my money...I prefer to read than watch tv anyhow. I haven’t watched Netflix since September/2017.
Whoopi Goldberg... one of the few entertainers to have won an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. She was the second black woman in the history of the Academy Awards to win an acting Oscar. Your welcome.
+Clacci38 Now that's a great answer and their resumes are definitely comparable and a debate could be had. plus, whoopi supports her claim and her cause. SN: It's YOU'RE welcome. No need to thank me lol
As a business coach, I suggest that she create her own comedy specials along with her comedy legend friends then market and sell it. She can make way more than 500k on her own. Mo'Nique, God has given you the time, talent and treasure in order to gain access to unlimited sources of wealth!!!
and!!! that is EXACTLY WHAT SHE NEEDS TO DO!!! ...PUT ALL HER TALKING AND HONESTY AND ENERGY IN TO HER TALENT AND CONNECTIONS AND BUILD!!!!! HER OWN!! 2 words - BLACK WALL St.
Sandra Davis, your advice is sound but Monique owes the IRS three tax liens, and the interest on these liens cannot be condensed, hence if she does not pay these liens quickly the interests on each loan can accumulate to a higher amount than she owes on the principal which is around 600,000.00. These liens are attached to her personal as well as business assets and that includes all future assets as long as the tax liens and interests have not been paid. Or in other words, in terms of Hollywood, Monique is poor. I would have advised her take the gig because it would almost free her from the IRS. I would also advised her to stfu with her rouge business manners, and work her ass off and put a great show. Upon its success negotiate another deal with Netflix with the stipulation of more money. That could have been her gateway. Instead Monique thinks she can bend the knees of a billion dollar, global industry until they pay her 20 million dollars as she stated in this interview.
i think your bussiness savy and eloquent speech are sound and very convincing. although i disagree with your opinion on her "rouge business manners " statement. she is doing all that she can to clear her name and her brand by letting the people now that this treatment is not fair and it is solely based off netfllix's power and control. I applaud her bravado and her sheer backbone and willingness to expose the game to the public for what it is so other young black women can see what they are up against and they can make a decision themselves if they want to go down the road of no power if they don't have OWNERSHIP OF THEIR BRAND. she is a hero in my eyes and if she doesn't work in hollywood again so be it. i hope she starts her own company and gets her worth on her own with private investors.
The entertainment industry does not care about her talent, they care about her following. Do you think she has enough following to take all the financial risk? Netflix was willing to risk $60 million on Dave Chappelle's following.
no just be smart and know your worth create your own company hell you smart enough why you waiting on someone to write your paychecks when you could write someone else stay woke dummy 😂😭😂😂😂😂😂💰💰💰💨💨💨🚮
And what's crazy is that Wanda Sykes was offered $250,000. So it's like the black women get pennies, but the black men and the white woman get their just due.
Believe it or not that Oscar for 1 single role is nothing. She has went to do comedy shows ranting and tearing down other successful blacks and calling it material. She has NEVER had record breaking ticket sales at any of her comedy shows, and NEVER sold out any major venues. The fact is she barely has a following and can’t see she’s not worth the top dollar she wants. Check her IG and Facebook, no one is checking for her she has no major fan base. Even If Netflix gave her over a million and all of her IG fans watched, it’s only 222, 000 people. If all of her Facebook followers watched assuming they are all different from IG that adds only 269, 000 meaning less than 500,000 watching that special so you’re telling me she deserves more money? That would be a poor investment. If people rocked with her like she claim they do it would show
She's telling the truth. Eartha kit was blackballed bc she stood up for black rights at the white house. She's just telling the truth. People liked being lied to. I support Monique 100 %
I am get commenting late on this issue but Monique at some point you have to humble yourself why are you telling people to boycott Netflix when Netflix made you an offer?? sorry Monique but everybody can't be the enemy.
Monique has gotten a bad rep in the industry and it seems to still be following her. Looks like Nexflix is trying to take advantage of her based on that info. I'm happy that Monique knows her worth and won't let them discourage her!
Rodney Hawkins dawg you called it! I give her props for standing on her own two but when you do it you have to have the resources so they can’t faze you.. she mentioned how her family is hurting financially. They have 99% of all Blacl people financially castrated.
Rodney Hawkins precious was a small independent movie she knew what she was getting paid when she signed the contract. Terrence Howard the guy less than 20K when he did Hustle & Flow.
Let's be real, Netflix has people watching shit they would never watch. As soon as you log on, they place the shows they want you to watch right in front of you in a giant space. I had no interest in seeing the movie Bright, but I finally gave in cause it was always plastered in the forefront of the Netflix home screen. This is not about Mo’Nique's popularity or talent. Netflix low balled her because they knew she has few options due to her being black balled from the networks.
Londell Johnson Dave Chappell dis too. Im surprised he's still getting paid well. Im wondering not bc i dont think he's one of the best bc he is ... I just thought once when you go off the script and call them out you're truly on your own. But then again spike lee has been on his own from day 1 and look at him now. 😉
I agree with Monique 1000% I've always looked up to her and have been proud to follow her through her career And not one time have I ever look at her as being fake. I have always looked at her as being real authentic and one of a kind individual.
U caught that too?! Sounds as if they weren’t jumping to work with her! I respect her so much for standing up for what she believes I. But what do u expect from this whitewashed industry?!
Nobody wants that work, that is how we continue to be a permanent underclass citizen in all countries and in all walks of life, Like Jay said...still a n....
I said the exact same thing literally 10mins into the interview and when it was over I scrolled thru the comments I almost fell out reading this because that's what it ALL boils down to and it's fucking sad.. you only successful if you go along to get along let them do you however tf they want to do you smfh 💯😔
She has a point. Dave Chapelle was blacked balled for years prior to his Comedy Central tenure. He said fuck Comedy Central and Hollywood and when he came back, Netflix gave him a reported $60,000,000 deal. Chris Tucker reportedly got a huge payday as well from Netflix. MoNique is funny and is one of the original queens of comedy. I’ve been to several of her shows and they have all been sold out. Even if Netflix didn’t offer her twenty million she’s worth some millions (in my humble opinion.) 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
Everyone knows Dave and Chris, I had to google Monique and then I saw her and said " oh, this chick isn't relevant or funny, what big work has she done recently?" 500k wasn't a bad deal for her, after a year if the show goes well gets a fan base then renegotiate. TF is wrong with everyone.
Kayla T .. Being honest Dave was never blackballed he never gave them a chance to do him. He went on a 12/13 yr. hiatus and came back as if he never left.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 OMG I can’t with Monique ! She said Tyler Perry touched TD Jakes on the head and TD Jakes did the Electric Boogaloo 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I love Monique so much !!!
CJ The Music Man I observed that from a Spiritual Perspective...this reminds me of the only time Jesus Christ displayed ANGER. Walking in the Temple Mount..he saw individuals using the Housing of a God as a House of Merchandise. I will not sit under any “Fake Spiritual Authority” that’s For Sale. 🤔🙏🙇🏻♀️🔑🔥🕊 🤭⚠️🤮
at this point in her career, she's supposed to be paying herself. If she spent as much time on her grind as she spends complaining, she might be on Chappelle's level by now.
Such a cop out comment. She's done nothing in comedy for a long time. She calls herself the most decorated however I think she needs to speak to Eddie Murphy, Whoopy Goldberg, Chris Rock and Dave Chapelle on that front. She's called a legend off the basis of her age, not her catalogue. It's a term that's thrown out there. When was she ever hot in the public eye? She's not done anything in years. Kevin Hart got back on top by grinding on RUclips. He essentially has done more work than Monique has since her Oscar win. People don't even know who she is unless they're American. You're meant to capitalise on your win by getting more top movies and getting yourself out there and she didn't. Your Oscar means something for a year and then it's just history. 500k is low but she needs to come back to reality because people don't know her enough to care about her boycott
Who's here from Monique`s Club Shay Shay interview? Monique has be consistent in telling her truth all these years. I'm truly inspired to stand on my truth and vocalize it in my areas of influence.....even if I stand alone most times, I've got to tell the truth!
whether she is relevant or not now she is not only funny af (check out her old stand up) but she is also an oscar winner which means she deserves to be paid a lot more than they offered maybe not 13 Mill but 500K is disrespectful
1. the oscar like all award have no FACTUAL meaning, they (like all opinions) change from person to person. 2. do some research cause the big stars making 20 mill a movie have ZERO oscars (tom crusie, johnny depp, etc etc). thats great you put a monetary value in it but the reality is no body else does lol hence why the films that win are usually indie films aka cost less than a mill to make so................. 3. the people she mentioned on netflix DONT have oscars and have bigger deals 4. its all about NOW, to quote ms. jackson "what have you done for me lately". in the grand scheme of things she's not popping right now plain and simple. if she was the new it girl like amy, like issae rae, like lupita, she would be offered more
CatACor many people are funny and they can't fill up a small church. So what. This is BUSUNESS. Can we make each other money. That's it. Take your feelings out of this. No one owes you shit. How is it racial when Chris Rock and Dave Cjappelle cashed out?
I’m definitely supporting Mo’Nique on this one. She is so professional and intellectually broke this down. I respect Mo so much for this. I pray for her and this issue being resolved ✊🏽
+Tiffany Lashonta You have an interesting definition of "professional". In my world if someone makes you an offer and you don't like it, you smile and say, "Ok. I appreciate your interest." and you shop the offer. That's how you keep the doors of communication open and be a professional. Mo'Niques way was to hold a press conference, cry racism, sexism, drop names of executives, and get attorneys involved all because she didn't like the offer! I wasn't quite sure why Mo'Nique was black balled from the industry before, but it's crystal clear to me now.
Robbie Davies You sound like an idiot who knows nothing at all about Jesus so you should be very careful what you say fr...and I'm an African American/ black, who prays to Jesus everyday and he has never failed me, so don't know what you talking about and apparently neither do you... and he's not a white Jesus nor a black Jesus, Jesus is a jew...So unless you've seen him personally and he told you he was white Jesus black or blue Jesus, yellow, brown, green, purple Jesus, and it wouldn't matter anyways cause he loves us all ....even you Lol... then you should keep your lack of intelligence and racist remarks to yourself dude... you'll get a glance at him when he returns, then you can ask him yourself coo coo.
+Armando Sandoval Mo'Nique has already stated that she wants someone else to invest their money in her work. She doesn't want to do it herself, because of the expense and the risk of losses. Beggars can't be bosses...and they can't make someone else invest more money than they are willing.
Buck's Thoughts I do too but she/her team shoulda negotiated a higher number without mentioning right off the bat what other comedians were getting. Or she coulda took that low offer from Netflix and used it as leverage to have a special on another network. She didn't play this right at all.
I don’t know why this interview got me so emotional 😩. Im glad that I watched this interview because now I have a better understanding of her situation. I do luv Monique and I hope everything works out for the best.
I stand with Monique! I also understand when you actually stand for something that's worth standing for most black people won't support you, so don't be discouraged it's always like this.
What's crazy is Tyler Perry has a full fledge Hollywood in ATL, from equipment to studios etc why are all these movies from the culture not going through him? Instead of a bunch of movies betraying men in a bad light or big mama?
you do realize even every movie he release still goes thur loinsgate...& i doubt he owns that whole studio has investor's ..that have a say as well...He's the name we see but trust me there are many ppl involved that probably he answers too.everyone signs a contract in hollywired..
I agree Amy is not funny, I consider her vastly overpaid for her lack of talent. I think Netflix looked at what she'd done recently (at the time of the contract being made), saw she'd sold out Madison Square Garden, they wanted a strong, well known female in their list of comedy specials and chose Miss "My smelly vagina" Schumer and she just rehashed her tired routine. She will never get a pay check like that of Netflix again (unless they need her uncle's vote for something sometime). Monique would have been a better choice (she could hardly be worse after all) but she is not well known as a stand-up outside the US of A and has never sold out Madison Square Garden or had any comedic film hits in recent memory.The fact is she has been a good, not great "local " talent. If she wants the big comedy money she has to up her comedic profile, simple as that. Oh and ditch the husband as a financial negotiator, he's crap.
I don't think she will win but I'm glad she knows that she is worth more (maybe not 13 Mill but you are supposed to aim high) at least she is not settling
She should negotiate to get a little more to build up A CURRENT resume to be able to get a second comedy special with Netflix and THEN she is entitled to get a certain amount. She already said she has been black balled from Hollywood so you know your not getting deals from there and Netflix is looking at CURRENT status which she DOESN'T have. So build it through the ONLY network that is willing to give you SOMETHING and go from there. It may suck, and unfair but you have to start from scratch unfortunately to get the money you want and deserve. point blank. But NOW she's pissed off Netflix now she has NOWHERE to go now. Smh. Her mouth is getting herself in trouble.
Lakeisha Smith I think what ever the outcome netflix will be not trying to hustle the most talented black entertainers we have and pay them more because one more situation like this won't help them. She should be paid 3 to 4 million standard she's not some new Comer from off the. Street she has pulling power...
Kenneth Williams Did you not watch the video? She litteraly said the Netflix executives were at one of her shows. Again how much did Dave Chappell get paid as she said in the video its about anticipation. Dave Chappells big into back into comedy was his Netflix stand up special. Was he paid 500k or the 20M. Just because he was a star doesn't mean that he was going to take in the numbers and like they said the dont go by peoples past resume.
Fast forward to 2023 and we have the writers strike, more people yelling about paying them their worth, and Monique got that special! I always backed her. She was brave enough to stand alone on her principles and integrity and I’ve always respected that about Mo❤️🙏🏾
Logical Atheist aren't you supposed to be logical going by your moniker? Then how come you can't sum up enough intelligence to advance a logical discussion instead of lazily resorting to cheap insults? My opinion is that 500K is too low for a comedian of her level of accomplishment and experience. If you disagree, it's okay- that's your opinion but you don't have to be disrespectful. Grow up, you and the rest of your trollmates. Jeez, so much unnecessary anger on these interwebs 😒
The problem is that business look at your resume CURRENTLY, not what's in the past. The other is what the people wanted hence why she tried to compare to dave capelle. If a comedian went away for a long time and the people still want to see him and if she couldn't pull that off, that says a lot of how much money you can get on a special alone also by that said person. What the other comments is not trolling or insulting, it's more of the people isn't following the bandwagon of how the person feel so let boycott while ruining other people's businesses and/or lives in the process cause that was the whole interview was. She better be lucky that someone will pick her to do business after this cause you do not want to call ppl out in a public forum because of money....don't do it. The end of the day, no one wants to see her special. We know it, netflix knows it. They aren't going to invest in it knowing that they won't make that money back.
Susan Munywoki I think very few people would sign up or reopen their netflix account just to watch monique... just my opinion. The people who defend her too won't do it.
Thank you for treating Monique with the respect she deserves for so many reasons. We as "Black" American women should be crazy as hell but we been holdin it down.
I've watched many comedy specials on netflix of comics who reportedly got millions for their stand-up specials that were flat out just OK... there is no doubt that she should at least get what Amy Schumer got, her relevance is not what it once was but lets not get it confused Mo'Nique is a beast on that mic
I don't care about celebrity...to me it comes down to top to bottome Amy Schumer's netflix special was trash and I wouldn't waste my time on another one, I love her in moovies tho
Mo'Nique is such an intelligent woman. And she makes me proud because she is an intelligent BLACK woman. I stood with her then; I stand with her now. God will return to her what she lost 100-fold. That is my prayer! Watch and see!!!
So when does the African American Comedic community step up to say this is some BS.. If Mo only gets 500k, and Wanda only 250K, and no one says anything, then there is no one standing up for Tiffany Haddish and Leslie Jones.. She's right.. This is age old problem.. Issa discussed it on Insecure with Molly and Tracee Ellis Ross is dealing with it with Black-ish team.. It has to be addressed
Isidro salas so what besides Dave & Chris Amy with funny either. Any Net Worth Is 16 million & Mo’nique Is 13million now u tell me should she be getting paid 500k or at least 1million or 2 million?
im white and what the fuck is she talking about it being about her being black when every name she's saying is getting a shit ton of money is a black person except Amy. i think its bullshit shes making it about race, comedy is the antithesis of racism when all the top performers and earners are black. its stuff like this when white people are like god damn shut up with "its cause im black" talk, when black people been on top of the game since Richard Pryor. white people fucking love black comedians even when they are making fun of us like a mother fucker on stage.
mark robertson I'm black and agree she's overstepping bringing race into this particular situation. I wouldn't watch Amy if you paid me but she obviously got millions of fans who think different giving the fact she was able to get more money. I just hate when millionaires complain about another company not paying them what they feel there worth on that said companies platform. You want more then invest your own and get the full pie. If not shut up and settle for the slice you were given.
exactly, and Netflix are kicking themselves in the ass for paying amy that much for her special, but theyre glad they paid rock and chappelle. jay z was saying the same thing you're saying on that OJ song, own your own shit.
mark robertson right. Amy already pimped them and they know it which was smart on her end. Monique is funny but I wouldn't say $20m. I like Dave but I thought his was a little dry as well.
Thank you Monique for clarifying everything. You definitely deserve 20 million dollars plus. I have truly enjoyed listening to you. Hang in there. I know You will soon get the money you deserve and the recognition. You are most definitely real. Look forward to seeing you again at The Improv in Ontario California.
Where I take issue with Netflix is by not allowing Monique to negotiate off of Amy’s contract. Amy was allowed to negotiate off Dave and Chris and she does not compare to them at all. She never said she deserves the same amount but she suggested that she should be near it. For Monique it appears to be take this 500k or leave it. Does Monique deserve 11mil? I don’t believe so, but as I said before 500k is like spitting in the woman’s face. They could do better with that number. They called the woman a legend to her face but gave her a contract offer of 500k. That’s absolutely asinine. How can you negotiate and not look at her resume. Also Amy’s body of work is okay at best. Garbage if you ask me. Plus her tour was rated average with 3 of 5 stars with many complaints about how boring and disorganized her show was. What’s even more egregious if you think about it is Amy received 9 mil less than Dave and Chris and she isn’t even a MF legend. Her body of work is nowhere near theirs. So in essence Netflix overpaid Amy and underpaid Chris and Dave and offered Jelly beans to a person they deemed a legend. 🤷🏾♀️
Who said she couldn't negotiate off Amy's contract? Mo'Nique is looking bad for this from every angle... She doesn't understand her CURRENT market value as a comedian/entertainer, she has made this a race thing, *(which makes zero sense with NETFLIX who literally just dropped a Katt Williams special, NOT Dave Chappelle who EVERYBODY loves, but Katt Williams who is the "most urban" comedian i've seen), and a sexism thing which also makes zero sense. So now, if she thinks she deserves more, thats fine, talk to netflix about it... Instead she makes a very out of place video accusing Netflix/media sexism/race when her case has 0 to do with either. Hollywood is a POPULARITY CONTEST and always will be... If you're not the cool kid at the moment it is what it is... THIS is why people don't take us seriously and say we use the race card for everything...
Celly I’m not saying she should get Dave and Chris money but they could have thrown her a couple million. Now based upon her actions she probably would have still said no cause it sounds like she’s going for Dave money, but 500k???? That’s wild.
I don't think she was allowed to negotiate off of Amy's contract, because they weren't going to able to increase the offer to the point of it being close to $11 million or $13 million. They probably would've been fine with raising the offer to $2 or $3 million, but would that have been enough if Monique's comparing her anticipated ROI to Amy Schumer, Dave Chappelle, and Chris Rock's? I, by no means, think that she deserves the initial offer of $500K. But, do you really think that Monique would be able to pull in $20 million or more in revenue for Netflix? The company is running a business, at the end of the day. It isn't just passing out $20 million checks with zero expectation of being able to make the money back. Plus, I think Monique's reputation has more to do with Netflix feeling they could low ball her than her color or gender. Not saying that's right, but they probably view her as a bit of a risk, because of how she handles her dealings with Hollywood types in the public.
It’s all about bringing in people and drawing numbers. Yes she may be the one of the funniest woman alive, but no one is out here seeking for a new Monique special. The money offered should match the drawing power. It seems fair to me. She’s trying to bring racism but yet points out that Chris and Dave (BLACK comedians) made $20 million. And she tried to bring in sexism but points out Amy (WHITE) was offered $11 million. The three of them are money attraction...something Monique sadly is not right now.
Hate this is happening to Monique. She deserves so much better thtan this. I would LOVE a Monique Netflix special. She should be paid $5 Million at least for her special
This is very selfish of Monique. She not fighting for but black women, she’s fighting for herself. Which is ok but don’t tell me to not watch Netflix because they are ‘bad’ when you’re trying to do business with them. If they are bad, sell your special to HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, BET, Amazon, sell it on your own website like Louis CK, sell on RUclips or iTunes or literally ANYWHERE else. It’s 2018 and you are complaining about not having a platform? I’m embarrassed for Monique. And FYI I will not give up my Netflix account so you can get more money.
I think that's a more fair estimate. The execs said she was a legend... and she spun that into her and Chris should b paid the same. Ridiculous. She isn't a cross-over comedian as much as she believes she is. Nobody Checking for her because she wants ppl to go down in flames for HER benefit. Including the very ppl here interviewing her. Like her, they are ALL employees of "the man" so why should they or anyone take coins out their pocket in order to further fill hers? Makes zero sense to me. Even tho I agree with alot of what she says. She going about it all wrong. And comes off as entitled. Ppl can offer you wtv they want for wtv really. U reserve the right to accept,reject, or negotiate what comes your way. She sounds like she just complaining. Always. Which is fine. But be an activist then, don't b a performer.
500k is definitely disrespectful for monique but lets be real the last big thing she's know for is going at oprah, lee and tyler perry You get paid based on star power and monique star power is dull atm, same way people say kevin Hart is not funny but guess what he has alot of star power to demand a certain price
Polite Hammer! Jah rule, was once the biggest thing in HipHop but today noone gives a flying fu*k about him, even Jay-Z shows got cancelled for poor turn out today's market is not driven by resume its driven by the person with the biggest buzz atm, im a sell out for understanding this is the social media era, check your stupidity at the door and argue with some facts👀
Akm Da Dream I agree. Netflix wants to make money off this. We might not think that Amy Schumer is funny, but we live in a nation that is mostly white so more white people will watch her special than Monique's special. It is a supply and demand business, and more people will watch Amy Schumer's special, than they would watch Monique's special on Netflix.
500k is not disrespectful.. Netflix have advanced algorithms that calculate a comedians worth.... Mo'Nique is playing the black card... fuck aaaaf bish
Monique is pure goddess. She is strong and her husband is her support system. We are an emotional ppl yet we have to use our emotions properly. This system is evil and it will never support black ppl properly.
AllthingsNataJean She may have some points about the blsck ball thing but Netflix is paying her based on her market value to them. I agree she should get more but if she thinks she deserves the same as Dave Chappelle is not realistic? It makes her arguement look bad. I have no problem with what she's saying but she is wrong about Netflix. That's a market value situation. Monique is not hot right now. Tiffany Haddish would get paid more because right now because she's hot. LeBron will get paid more than Derrick Rose because he's a better player and has a higher market value. I bet the caller J will still watch Netflix
AllthingsNataJean you agree that somebody that can't sell shows nearly as well, doesn't have as much hype, and doesn't appeal to anyone under 40 deserves the money legendary performers like Chappelle and Rock, who are hailed as 2 of the all time greats, get? She called herself the most decorated comedian lmao. How many people can even name one of her stand ups or her jokes? She got an offer based on her market value right now, no other network is paying 500,000 for her special.
Breakfast club was too busy teaming up against Monique to avoid being sued for Charlemagne calling her a "jackass of the day" by giving her the donkey of the day.
Thank you Monique. It is not by accident your situation (for years running) has been what it is. This is far beyond you...it’s about those coming up behind you. Thank you. As a viewer and fan of your work and those mentioned, I’m hurt at the indecent amount offered for your craft, gift and talent. Your reaping is coming. Please believe that. This has not fallen on deaf ears. Sway, thank you for allowing personal truths to be shared on your platform. God bless. #DoMoniqueRight
Dunstan Mcintyre True but she was hot at the time with her Movie and Tv appearances and she sold out Madison Square Garden twice so thats why Netflix offered her 13 Mill and Mo'Nique been missing for like 10 yrs and there's no recent Comedy or known movie on her resume and the only time she appears is on RUclips talking shit about Hollywood and now Netflix
I appreciate every word and every challenge that has been said by everyone in this session! It gives me hope to know that there are people of moral and people of Truth and that there are more out there who stands for Pure Justice no matter the color or race! This alone just brought healing to my heart.
+erica williams...fair enough. Yet, that's an opinion. We aren't dealing in opinions. We are dealing in quantifiable facts. It is a fact that Whoopi still has a large fanbase and can still pull in lots of money. In that case - Monique is nowhere near the status of Whoopi.
Real talk: Monique is not funny and will not command those numbers. Her comedy is just nasty and raunchy and not funny at all. Adele Givens is waaay funnier! She's nasty too, but she's funny with hers! Tiffany Haddish will make that money because she's more marketable than Monique.
If its a slap in the face, then that's a Monique problem. She should have negotiated something better like if I do a certain number of views I get this amount. There was no need for her to go public with HER complaints against Netflix. Nobody is checking for Monique comedy specials. She couldn't sell out a venue of 350 people in New York recently. Amy Schumer sold out Madison Square Garden a 20,000 person stadium. She should have used that 500k as a springboard to get her name hot again. She has no business sense and too many yes men telling her she's relevant in COMEDY for an award she won for DRAMA.
+realitybites771 It's not a slap in the face. Mo'Nique is not even selling out her comedy club shows at this time. Netflix wants to make a profit if they invest $500,000 in Mo'Nique. How many people will tune in, let alone subscribe to Netflix, just to see a Mo'Nique comedy show. She has never been a household name in comedy. She has never sold out even one arena, on the strength of just her name, ever. She has never become a huge draw, and she has been doing comedy for 30 years at this point. Mo'Nique just doesn't have a large fan base. She never has. $500,000 was a generous offer from Netflix.
+A CHOSEN VESSEL No, it just wasn't a smart deal that was made by Mo'Nique's husband/manager. Independent movies are never a sure thing, as far as commercial success. A true business manager would have negotiated Mo'Nique's contract with a stipulation to receive a percentage of profits on the back-end, in case the movie turned out to be a commercial success, as well as certain possible perks that their client may want. He did none of this. Then, when Precious became a commercial success, he tried afterward, to get more out of it. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way most of the time. Now, they're both mad. Mo'Nique should have never let her former management go, to replace them with her husband, who is grossly inexperienced as a talent manager. Mo'Nique is currently on a comedy tour, at various comedy clubs, but many of her shows are not selling out. Her social media platform should be put to use to constantly promote her upcoming comedy club dates. She's doing all of these interviews and not taking advantage of the free publicity to promote her comedy tour and the next clubs she is appearing at. All of these issues are part of inept management. I should be hearing more about her current comedy tour than I am hearing about her frustration at not being offered a dollar amount that she wants, or at the least, Mo'Nique and her manager need to take advantage of the free publicity she is getting to promote, promote, promote!
Go head Monique push for black ppl even when we’re too blind and conditioned to see what she’s talking about. Your story won’t be told the correct way until 50 years from now that’s how it always goes. #Progression !!!
I need to start watching Sway more often. Their guests always have a different vibe and energy vs when they are on the Breakfast Club. They always seem so relaxed with their guards down on Sway
Exactly. She could be well on to $8-10M per film now has she rolled with Precious campaigns. Then, after she bagged several big paydays, then step up her activism. Everyone knows that.
Exactly. Actors need a good agent, especially after a major breakthrough like her role in Precious. She needs to stop giving interviews talking about how "unfair" she has been treated, even if there is truth in it
I don't think anyone can forgot her incredible performance in Precious but if she is seen as being difficult to work with, which I think she still is to an extent she wont get better roles/paid more. but seriously get a proper agent
What I do know is hasn't not worked that much in the past 10 years. Since Precious she has only 5 screen credits. Her performance in Precious is incredible, anyone who sees it would agree, as did the Academy cause the won the Oscar, so why cant her agent/husband get her more work
Ralph and since she knows she's worth more - and it's never someone else's place to buy you at their price, she rejected that sorry "offer" - and kept it pushin
Ralph not true she gets more from her stand up as it is - that's why she knew not to take that deal - plus what kinda sense does it make to knowingly do the same job as someone who's getting 40 to 26 times what you're getting??? that's just not an intelligent move - unless it's your first time out, and you don't already have the kind of credits she has I know some ppl believe talent is just a commodity like any other product - but ppl are worth more than things - and what it takes to perform is why the payout should be worth the time and prep
G GFleur I support my sister Monique she speaking the truth and I believe her and I love her for her truth if it was u I will support u only if u speaking the truth and it will reveal it self soon watch
Itscool2beu So then your opinion dont matter for the boycott. Im about to buy two memberships for my family just to mess with this stupid boycott madness. Wow, look at that....my few dollars matters more than your dumb comment.
After this interview, I now #standwithMonique. Thank you Sway. Monique, I will pay for a comedy special produced by you (and maybe some other moguls like you). I have been praying for a new standup routine from you. You are the best.
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This is why Black people need to create our own industry and products. It's nothing against other people but Black people need our own everything!!!
Ron Daniel
Cart before horse: Cooperative Economics is worthless when practiced by a people who see themselves as worthless.
Our MAJOR Human dignity and sexism problem is Job 1.
+Ron Daniel It's not that simple. There are African American studios now, and there have been. The majority of them unfortunately end up closing, due to lack of support. The movies that are produced must be watched/paid for. Without incoming revenue, businesses die...and it costs a heck of a lot of money to keep a studio up and running. We're talking hundreds of millions and into the billions.
The audience also has to be kept in mind. There are approximately 33 million African Americans, and that is not a large number when compared to the entire American population of almost 324 million people. However, we are also not one entity who all think alike and like the same thing. We are individuals who make up a group, and we each have different likes and dislikes.
Just read a listing of the movies Mo'Nique has been in over the years. Look at the budgets for those films, as well as the profits for those films. Those movies have mostly been low-budget films with low profits. It's because not all, only some, African Americans wanted to see those films. It's just not that simple.
Ron Daniel it was black people with their own shit that black balled her...
B'rit B'rit DiCliff I know that but we still need to have our own things.
shon east If you're referring to me I am a REAL BOSS of a marketing company for the past 14 years AND a entertainment management company for the past 12yrs. As a BOSS, with staff, I can speak on black entrepreneurship and wear what I want without somebody overseeing me and telling me what to do. Now go look at yourself in the mirror and do better.
This is the best interview with Monique i seen. Im so glad Sway did one of the first interviews with her! Picture is clear
Our people are so lost and confused....we stand for everybody but us BLACK PEOPLE
Some of us are smart enough to stand on merit, not just similar color. Monique is WRONG.
tmroadrunner
wrong about what exactly?
You are so 🖤 black people Stand of for everybody but black people
she speaking that TRUTH... ya'll just don't want to hear it
Naw, We Just Don't Give A FUCK.
Well said.
Call her crazy if you want but Mo was spitting some real gems.
Sean Antoine I’m not boycotting shit, she wouldn’t stand with me if I ask my company for a raise. Instagram have free comedian way better than Monique whack ass
RealTalkNY360 You have the right to your opinion family.
Crazy ass hell
I love Monique GOD bless her ❤❤❤❤ Monique if ain't nobody got your back l do Monique forreal love you girl ❤❤❤
She is saying some 💯 shit. Ain't nothing wrong with having principles and standing on them.
People don’t understand if you keep taking the low ball you’ll set further generations up for the low ball.
But you have to prove your current worth? What you've done in the past is great, but will that pay off today?
I agree with both of y’all. I love Mo’ but she ain’t popping like she used to.
So it’d be tough for them to give her $15-$20m....
I DEFINITELY think $500k is too low....maybe $2 - $5m.
Also, on top of Chappelle and Rock being legends....they both had major buzz from their tours, SNL and their presence on multiple major shows.
Schumer is not funny to me either, but she made Hollywood a lot of money during a short period of time.
Exactly. Don't let them get rich off your talent.
That's because most people aren't concerned about future generations in their own family let alone career field.
Hiphop ANALYST right !!
They did the same thing to Dave Chapelle when he wouldn't agree to the changes on his show! They tried to make us believe he was crazy and on crack! Y'all know she telling the truth!
GodsWoman757 On a more popular level Dave Chappelle remains in higher demand. He wrote his own ticket.
She is telling the truth but business is business. Why didn't she counter offer . If 500k was not enough what did she counter with? Evidently Netflix was not to hot to have her do a special but they are not the only game in town. I have turned down a lot of jobs because they didn't pay what I thought I was worth and I think most people in the business world have. Sometimes I have taken jobs for less then I thought I was worth because nothing else was available at the time. It is just the nature of business. Nothing personal.
Dave Chappell is dead my queen. When he went to Africa somebody else came back. Please believe that THEY have a Cloning Facility in Africa as well.
@@Stonecypha1663 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I just choked on my blunt
Then THEY got his ass in Africa in that cloning facility killed him and cloned him. ENTER BIG HUSKY CLONE DAVE! DAMN!
I love Mo. I think that she is highly entertaining. Her problem is that she's a real one. She says what she means and means what she says and she expects the exact same from others. Unfortunately, other ppl will say anything at any given time whether they mean it or not.
She’s toxicity
@@timlynch6271 you’re a black man failing back women…. That’s more toxic then the change she embodies! You’re a clown. Get your bag up and Morality
I'm I the only 1 who never found Amy Schumer funny... The most forced comedian I've ever watched
Streetslogic Nah I don't really find her funny either
Streetslogic I concur!!!!!!
Trainwreck was decent at best
Trust me you ain't the only one
Streetslogic I'VE NEVER LAUGHED AT NOTHING SHE'S EVER SAID I JUST LIKE HER AS A PERSON PLUS WE'RE BOTH FROM N.Y THAT'S ALL, I DON'T THINK I'VE EVER SEEN A MOVIE SHE WAS IN WHY BOTHER!!
Here straight from the Breakfast Club interview. Love to hear her speak/command respect.
Monique has spoken eloquently & truthfully about all existing anomalies. She is a true sister with a golden soul.
Absolutely agree 👏🏾
And she still ain’t worth 20 million
SWAY GOT THAT 'I DON'T HAVE THE ANSWERS MONIQUE!' LOOK 😂😂😂😂😂
Lost respect for him a lil
Lmao! He shole does!!
ASMR and satisfaction why at least he let her come on his show and run it. You know nobody up there thinks she deserves 20mil
It's all about value market Monique has had some major success in her career but she has not gone to have the same success as Dave Chapel or chris Rock if she could sell out arenas she would have received a higher offer by Netflix
SWAY AIN'T GOT THE ANSWERS, MONIQUE!!!!!
Geraldo-- Sway has never come off super strong.
Geraldo S, 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Geraldo S 😂😂😂😂😂
Danny Boy he comes off neutral... like a journalist is supposed to
SHYT SWAY aint had the answer for a lot of folks, good entertainment and discussions though,
She definitely has opened my eyes to the politics that happens in the industry... what struck me is what she said about people telling her to "let it go"...the same people who say that want u to stay exactly where u are because their own brains can't phantom greatness. That type of mindset gets you nowhere. Her resume does indeed speak for itself and can't no one tell me she is not worth at least a million. 500 THOUSAND compared to Amy Schumer 11 million..that's ridiculous. She is the most prominent and active black female comedian we have. She knows her worth... and I'm here for it.
Ponderosa EXACTLY
i am 100% here for it #boycottnetflix
I been sayin the same thing since she 1st spoke out with Lee Daniel Oprah and Tyler and 4real i totally feel thats y Netflix felt they could too low ball her! If she was paid $50,000 for Precious which she won an Oscar and all those other awards we can give her $500,000 for a special and its also funny all they did was add a 0!!! So im 4 damn sure here 4 it!!!!!!
Monique ain't no damn active. She's only active when she's complaining. Hollywood pay scale has always been this way. Do you know chris Evans only got 65k for the first captain America? This isn't nothing new. Monique just thinks she's a bigger deal than she actually is
Amy is bigger lol
Besides everything please realize MoNique is one of extremely few who have ever told the truth about these things. If you dont respect anything, respect THAT.
kimibooc Stop that foolishness..."telling the truth" is just a buzzword. google that shit, all black twitter, black ig, black youtube. All it means is "gimme attention"
@Jupa F not to mention there is nothing more unfunny about complaining that you are not considered funny enough - she is also completely disingenuous by saying she is just rooting for the black woman coming behind her - this is someone who said Whoopi Goldberg accepting a big salary was a 'betrayal' - another black woman writer got a 100 million. If she got the number she wanted she would hardly still be calling for boycots
Same ole bullshit Monique but glad you are telling us again we gotta keep hope ALIVE. Praying for justice 🙏❤️
@@marabiaclark33 thank you bc these weirdos in the comment are comfortable with the oppression I suppose
for all the people here saying she is making "too big of a deal" about this, just know and understand that she is the sacrifice for the upcoming, and a lot of you have no idea what it means to sacrifice for anything or anyone but yourselves.
it's so much more deeper than that, but it's ok if you missed that
I better get a box of tissues ready.
gale monifah you idiot
Exactly
Leave our queen of comedy alone only the wise can see the blind cannot see💋
I LOVE THIS LADY!! It's hard to stand up for something. I hope she can move forward in a grand way.
She’s still not worth 20 million
I'm sure she makes a lot of people in the industry very uncomfortable. She speaks her raw truth. There is absolutely no question that she is being black balled in the industry.
There's no question that she's telling the truth babygirl
I support you Monique!!💯💯💯Keep fighting my queen!! Netflix won’t get another dime of my money...I prefer to read than watch tv anyhow. I haven’t watched Netflix since September/2017.
Me to, I've been on a quest for all things true, I've been reading also and aint seen no tv..one love.
Good for you, do you feel better? 🤔
In this interview Sway truly ain't got the answers.
Lol right
MsLadyK716 looool
MsLadyK716 😩😭😂
Not too often you find ppl with integrity .. good for her.
Malachi Ben Yisrael what? She isn’t the most decorated comedian, that’s a lie not integrity.
+Natas Nico Name a more decorated comedienne....please try it
Whoopi Goldberg... one of the few entertainers to have won an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. She was the second black woman in the history of the Academy Awards to win an acting Oscar. Your welcome.
+Clacci38 Now that's a great answer and their resumes are definitely comparable and a debate could be had.
plus, whoopi supports her claim and her cause.
SN: It's YOU'RE welcome.
No need to thank me lol
eddie muphy, kevin hart
As a business coach, I suggest that she create her own comedy specials along with her comedy legend friends then market and sell it. She can make way more than 500k on her own. Mo'Nique, God has given you the time, talent and treasure in order to gain access to unlimited sources of wealth!!!
and!!! that is EXACTLY WHAT SHE NEEDS TO DO!!! ...PUT ALL HER TALKING AND HONESTY AND ENERGY IN TO HER TALENT AND CONNECTIONS AND BUILD!!!!! HER OWN!! 2 words - BLACK WALL St.
Sandra Davis, your advice is sound but Monique owes the IRS three tax liens, and the interest on these liens cannot be condensed, hence if she does not pay these liens quickly the interests on each loan can accumulate to a higher amount than she owes on the principal which is around 600,000.00. These liens are attached to her personal as well as business assets and that includes all future assets as long as the tax liens and interests have not been paid. Or in other words, in terms of Hollywood, Monique is poor. I would have advised her take the gig because it would almost free her from the IRS. I would also advised her to stfu with her rouge business manners, and work her ass off and put a great show. Upon its success negotiate another deal with Netflix with the stipulation of more money. That could have been her gateway. Instead Monique thinks she can bend the knees of a billion dollar, global industry until they pay her 20 million dollars as she stated in this interview.
i think your bussiness savy and eloquent speech are sound and very convincing. although i disagree with your opinion on her "rouge business manners " statement. she is doing all that she can to clear her name and her brand by letting the people now that this treatment is not fair and it is solely based off netfllix's power and control. I applaud her bravado and her sheer backbone and willingness to expose the game to the public for what it is so other young black women can see what they are up against and they can make a decision themselves if they want to go down the road of no power if they don't have OWNERSHIP OF THEIR BRAND. she is a hero in my eyes and if she doesn't work in hollywood again so be it. i hope she starts her own company and gets her worth on her own with private investors.
got to go through these same people to market her stuff and they will try to block
The entertainment industry does not care about her talent, they care about her following. Do you think she has enough following to take all the financial risk? Netflix was willing to risk $60 million on Dave Chappelle's following.
Im boycotting all the companies offering me less than $80k a year, I have three degrees, i know my worth!! Who with me?
JonDi Design 😅😅
no just be smart and know your worth create your own company hell you smart enough why you waiting on someone to write your paychecks when you could write someone else stay woke dummy 😂😭😂😂😂😂😂💰💰💰💨💨💨🚮
Whitney Taylor I agree entrepreneurship is the way to go 🙌🏽👊🏾💪🏾💯
JonDi Design please realise there are thousands if not 100's of thousands who are vying for your position.
Aaron Garnett lol
Very impressed by Mo. she was speaking facts. 500k was disrespectful!
Yea it was they wrong l love Monique ❤❤❤
And what's crazy is that Wanda Sykes was offered $250,000. So it's like the black women get pennies, but the black men and the white woman get their just due.
She won a Oscar and getting payed like she just started. Shit is sad watching what they are doing to her.
+Nesly Leonvil Monique won that Oscar 8 years ago. In the entertainment industry, you have to stay current and she has not done this.
DCT Lovely True ,but I thought it holds weight despite when you got it. since they don’t hand it out to just anyone.
Cuba Gooding Jr. won an Oscar too and I don't think he's even in the industry anymore. Hollywood is all about what have you done for me lately.
Ahh You're right! It was still a minute before we saw him in anything before those roles haha. But you're right! And he killed both of those roles.
Believe it or not that Oscar for 1 single role is nothing. She has went to do comedy shows ranting and tearing down other successful blacks and calling it material. She has NEVER had record breaking ticket sales at any of her comedy shows, and NEVER sold out any major venues. The fact is she barely has a following and can’t see she’s not worth the top dollar she wants. Check her IG and Facebook, no one is checking for her she has no major fan base. Even If Netflix gave her over a million and all of her IG fans watched, it’s only 222, 000 people. If all of her Facebook followers watched assuming they are all different from IG that adds only 269, 000 meaning less than 500,000 watching that special so you’re telling me she deserves more money? That would be a poor investment. If people rocked with her like she claim they do it would show
She's telling the truth. Eartha kit was blackballed bc she stood up for black rights at the white house. She's just telling the truth. People liked being lied to. I support Monique 100 %
aisha harris Me too!
aisha harris you’re a dumbass
Black people's basic human and civil rights are far more important than a show business deal, please no logical person boycotting for this nonsense
Where the fuck was she for BLM? Where was all of this anger?! FOH, stan
I am get commenting late on this issue but Monique at some point you have to humble yourself why are you telling people to boycott Netflix when Netflix made you an offer?? sorry Monique but everybody can't be the enemy.
Monique has gotten a bad rep in the industry and it seems to still be following her. Looks like Nexflix is trying to take advantage of her based on that info. I'm happy that Monique knows her worth and won't let them discourage her!
Rodney Hawkins I agree. I said the same thing....they are taking advantage of her.
Rodney Hawkins dawg you called it! I give her props for standing on her own two but when you do it you have to have the resources so they can’t faze you.. she mentioned how her family is hurting financially. They have 99% of all Blacl people financially castrated.
Thanks woodswal!
I could't believe she only made $50 grand on the movie "Precious"
Rodney Hawkins precious was a small independent movie she knew what she was getting paid when she signed the contract. Terrence Howard the guy less than 20K when he did Hustle & Flow.
Our lost people will never understand this talk that Monique is talking
Tiffany Wright so true
You funny lmao
This a Mo'nique issue not an "Our People" issue
Kanserus69 this is definitely an our people issue.
Let's be real, Netflix has people watching shit they would never watch. As soon as you log on, they place the shows they want you to watch right in front of you in a giant space. I had no interest in seeing the movie Bright, but I finally gave in cause it was always plastered in the forefront of the Netflix home screen. This is not about Mo’Nique's popularity or talent. Netflix low balled her because they knew she has few options due to her being black balled from the networks.
LIVEFRMNYC this!! 💯💯💯
Dunno about th us but have you noticed how shittily they advertised the get down? It had like the worst trailer ever.
There it is! 💯
Ace Carter
A huge portion of white America can't stand Amy. Especially the conservatives. Which is one of the reasons her stand up show did so poorly.
Truth!
Monique is right.
Andre Bellfield about buttered biscuits
Why the hell do some of y'all keep bring up her Oscar like it has anything to do with comedy? What do you expect her to do, stand-up drama?
Hotobu "stand-up drama" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
hahahhhahaha...Im WEEEAK!!!!!
Thank you!!!!!!
Ah, starting some new might be worth the extra paper... but nah
Oscar implies drawing power. Should be good leverage when negotiating her salary
I feel like I'm 34 years old and this woman is alleging to me she's been around since I was a little girl yes she is worth millions she's a legend
If she’s worth millions why doesn’t anyone else agree?
She has I’m 42
dame dash said the same stuff and got called crazy..
Londell Johnson 💯
Londell Johnson Dave Chappell dis too. Im surprised he's still getting paid well. Im wondering not bc i dont think he's one of the best bc he is ... I just thought once when you go off the script and call them out you're truly on your own. But then again spike lee has been on his own from day 1 and look at him now. 😉
It's his delivery.
Chappelle's audience is mostly white anyway
@Londell Johnson FACTS
I agree with Monique 1000% I've always looked up to her and have been proud to follow her through her career And not one time have I ever look at her as being fake. I have always looked at her as being real authentic and one of a kind individual.
Monique tried to corner Sway but he know he ain't finish Ozark yet... he sweating like shit 😂
lmaoooo you know what..
She was asking them questions and they were like dont drag us into this..
U caught that too?! Sounds as if they weren’t jumping to work with her! I respect her so much for standing up for what she believes I. But what do u expect from this whitewashed industry?!
This is why blacks don't get ahead...Too scared!
Ha smh facts....we all saw that
Nobody wants that work, that is how we continue to be a permanent underclass citizen in all countries and in all walks of life, Like Jay said...still a n....
Castiel Black, great👍 minds think alike..✌️
The buzz is..... She's Too Woke!
Anitra Carpenter you said a mouth full!!! That's the root of all her problems in the industry
PREACH
Some ppl use that term too loosely... That and "for the culture"... I'm over it bc those that are woke for real get shitted on
I said the exact same thing literally 10mins into the interview and when it was over I scrolled thru the comments I almost fell out reading this because that's what it ALL boils down to and it's fucking sad.. you only successful if you go along to get along let them do you however tf they want to do you smfh 💯😔
She isn’t more woke than DL Hughley, Dave Chappelle or Chris Rock. Her comedy barely inspires or educates. She is just difficult to work with
I wasnt feeling her at first but now i understand
FULLY.
100 percent
In the beginning I didn't like her at all but I fully ride with her totally and wholeheartedly.. peace and BLACK POWER ✊🏿💪🏿✊🏿
She has a point. Dave Chapelle was blacked balled for years prior to his Comedy Central tenure. He said fuck Comedy Central and Hollywood and when he came back, Netflix gave him a reported $60,000,000 deal. Chris Tucker reportedly got a huge payday as well from Netflix. MoNique is funny and is one of the original queens of comedy. I’ve been to several of her shows and they have all been sold out. Even if Netflix didn’t offer her twenty million she’s worth some millions (in my humble opinion.) 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
Even though Dave was gone....people all over kept asking for him...looking for him and willing to pay anything to get him. Monique...not so much.
That was after he started touring again and selling out stadiums. He did what he was supposed to do to.
Everyone knows Dave and Chris, I had to google Monique and then I saw her and said " oh, this chick isn't relevant or funny, what big work has she done recently?" 500k wasn't a bad deal for her, after a year if the show goes well gets a fan base then renegotiate. TF is wrong with everyone.
Dave was never blackballed, he left in his own terms and did the same in his return. She is not nor has ever been on the level of Dave or Chris.
Kayla T .. Being honest Dave was never blackballed he never gave them a chance to do him. He went on a 12/13 yr. hiatus and came back as if he never left.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 OMG I can’t with Monique ! She said Tyler Perry touched TD Jakes on the head and TD Jakes did the Electric Boogaloo 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I love Monique so much !!!
CJ The Music Man I observed that from a Spiritual Perspective...this reminds me of the only time Jesus Christ displayed ANGER. Walking in the Temple Mount..he saw individuals using the Housing of a God as a House of Merchandise. I will not sit under any “Fake Spiritual Authority” that’s For Sale. 🤔🙏🙇🏻♀️🔑🔥🕊 🤭⚠️🤮
people expect black women to work hard but accept erasure and devaluation
Camille Greffe I agree with everything you said, BUT I’m wondering why you included Meghan in you use of examples?... it threw me off a bit
Camille Greffe Lena Waithe could have been used instead 🙂
Black men deal with the same shit
at this point in her career, she's supposed to be paying herself. If she spent as much time on her grind as she spends complaining, she might be on Chappelle's level by now.
Such a cop out comment. She's done nothing in comedy for a long time. She calls herself the most decorated however I think she needs to speak to Eddie Murphy, Whoopy Goldberg, Chris Rock and Dave Chapelle on that front. She's called a legend off the basis of her age, not her catalogue. It's a term that's thrown out there. When was she ever hot in the public eye?
She's not done anything in years. Kevin Hart got back on top by grinding on RUclips. He essentially has done more work than Monique has since her Oscar win. People don't even know who she is unless they're American. You're meant to capitalise on your win by getting more top movies and getting yourself out there and she didn't. Your Oscar means something for a year and then it's just history. 500k is low but she needs to come back to reality because people don't know her enough to care about her boycott
Who's here from Monique`s Club Shay Shay interview? Monique has be consistent in telling her truth all these years. I'm truly inspired to stand on my truth and vocalize it in my areas of influence.....even if I stand alone most times, I've got to tell the truth!
whether she is relevant or not now she is not only funny af (check out her old stand up) but she is also an oscar winner which means she deserves to be paid a lot more than they offered maybe not 13 Mill but 500K is disrespectful
Obey Amma
Exactly!!!!
Obey Amma well go to her fucking show and they'll pay her. The object of business is to make money, not lose it.
KingCetshwayo
You think people won’t see her on Netflix? She’s funny as hell!
1. the oscar like all award have no FACTUAL meaning, they (like all opinions) change from person to person. 2. do some research cause the big stars making 20 mill a movie have ZERO oscars (tom crusie, johnny depp, etc etc). thats great you put a monetary value in it but the reality is no body else does lol hence why the films that win are usually indie films aka cost less than a mill to make so................. 3. the people she mentioned on netflix DONT have oscars and have bigger deals 4. its all about NOW, to quote ms. jackson "what have you done for me lately". in the grand scheme of things she's not popping right now plain and simple. if she was the new it girl like amy, like issae rae, like lupita, she would be offered more
CatACor many people are funny and they can't fill up a small church. So what. This is BUSUNESS. Can we make each other money. That's it. Take your feelings out of this. No one owes you shit. How is it racial when Chris Rock and Dave Cjappelle cashed out?
"he did the electric bugaloo because he got a million dollars" IM DONE!!!!! LOL
I’m definitely supporting Mo’Nique on this one. She is so professional and intellectually broke this down. I respect Mo so much for this. I pray for her and this issue being resolved ✊🏽
+Tiffany Lashonta You have an interesting definition of "professional". In my world if someone makes you an offer and you don't like it, you smile and say, "Ok. I appreciate your interest." and you shop the offer. That's how you keep the doors of communication open and be a professional. Mo'Niques way was to hold a press conference, cry racism, sexism, drop names of executives, and get attorneys involved all because she didn't like the offer! I wasn't quite sure why Mo'Nique was black balled from the industry before, but it's crystal clear to me now.
Robbie Davies You sound like an idiot who knows nothing at all about Jesus so you should be very careful what you say fr...and I'm an African American/ black, who prays to Jesus everyday and he has never failed me, so don't know what you talking about and apparently neither do you... and he's not a white Jesus nor a black Jesus, Jesus is a jew...So unless you've seen him personally and he told you he was white Jesus black or blue Jesus, yellow, brown, green, purple Jesus, and it wouldn't matter anyways cause he loves us all ....even you Lol... then you should keep your lack of intelligence and racist remarks to yourself dude...
you'll get a glance at him when he returns, then you can ask him yourself coo coo.
Hollering!! She took over the interview . they like "Don't put me in this" .😂😂
Becoming your own boss is the only way to survive this world.
+Armando Sandoval Mo'Nique has already stated that she wants someone else to invest their money in her work. She doesn't want to do it herself, because of the expense and the risk of losses. Beggars can't be bosses...and they can't make someone else invest more money than they are willing.
Armando Sandoval selling drugs doesn't count.
Monique has them shook honey! They looking like 😳!
Real conversations will do that to you!
I do agree she deserves more than 500k
Buck's Thoughts I do too but she/her team shoulda negotiated a higher number without mentioning right off the bat what other comedians were getting. Or she coulda took that low offer from Netflix and used it as leverage to have a special on another network. She didn't play this right at all.
Buck's Thoughts at least 3 to 5 million
stryfetc1 accept what deal?
stryfetc1 that's what negotiations are for. You never accept the first offer.
Buck's Thoughts hell yeah
I don’t know why this interview got me so emotional 😩. Im glad that I watched this interview because now I have a better understanding of her situation. I do luv Monique and I hope everything works out for the best.
I stand with Monique! I also understand when you actually stand for something that's worth standing for most black people won't support you, so don't be discouraged it's always like this.
I love you Monique....thank you for never being afraid to speak the truth....I support you black sister....#NOMORENETFLIX
Qu33nLioness28 you got a boyfriend
Qu33nLioness28 Where is the cause unless its just about. the money? Wouldnt every point that you want to make be about that
What's crazy is Tyler Perry has a full fledge Hollywood in ATL, from equipment to studios etc why are all these movies from the culture not going through him? Instead of a bunch of movies betraying men in a bad light or big mama?
DocHicksTv why is he the only.
Exactly
DocHicksTv exactly
you do realize even every movie he release still goes thur loinsgate...& i doubt he owns that whole studio has investor's ..that have a say as well...He's the name we see but trust me there are many ppl involved that probably he answers too.everyone signs a contract in hollywired..
Um what movies have you been watching? Movies that have been coming out as of late haven't been the stereotypical "black" movie
“Let’s open up the lines I wanna see what the people feel.” MONIQUE THIS IS NOT YOUR SHOW LMAO
amy schumer is not funny at all.
+Fadi Qasim Unfortunately for Mo'Nique, more people find Amy funny than they do Mo'Nique.
No, but she is a white woman. A "jew"......
I DONT GET IT!!! I swear her shows are on a laugh track, Amy not funny at all.
I agree Amy is not funny, I consider her vastly overpaid for her lack of talent. I think Netflix looked at what she'd done recently (at the time of the contract being made), saw she'd sold out Madison Square Garden, they wanted a strong, well known female in their list of comedy specials and chose Miss "My smelly vagina" Schumer and she just rehashed her tired routine. She will never get a pay check like that of Netflix again (unless they need her uncle's vote for something sometime).
Monique would have been a better choice (she could hardly be worse after all) but she is not well known as a stand-up outside the US of A and has never sold out Madison Square Garden or had any comedic film hits in recent memory.The fact is she has been a good, not great "local " talent. If she wants the big comedy money she has to up her comedic profile, simple as that. Oh and ditch the husband as a financial negotiator, he's crap.
Fadi Qasim but Amy Schumer is highly visible and active on the scene. Monique isn’t
I don't think she will win but I'm glad she knows that she is worth more (maybe not 13 Mill but you are supposed to aim high) at least she is not settling
Obey Amma Thank you. People always think someone should settle or downgrade their worth.
She should negotiate to get a little more to build up A CURRENT resume to be able to get a second comedy special with Netflix and THEN she is entitled to get a certain amount. She already said she has been black balled from Hollywood so you know your not getting deals from there and Netflix is looking at CURRENT status which she DOESN'T have. So build it through the ONLY network that is willing to give you SOMETHING and go from there. It may suck, and unfair but you have to start from scratch unfortunately to get the money you want and deserve. point blank. But NOW she's pissed off Netflix now she has NOWHERE to go now. Smh. Her mouth is getting herself in trouble.
Lakeisha Smith I think what ever the outcome netflix will be not trying to hustle the most talented black entertainers we have and pay them more because one more situation like this won't help them.
She should be paid 3 to 4 million standard she's not some new Comer from off the. Street she has pulling power...
Lakeisha Smith How much did Dave Chappell get when he didn't have a current Resume?
Kenneth Williams Did you not watch the video? She litteraly said the Netflix executives were at one of her shows. Again how much did Dave Chappell get paid as she said in the video its about anticipation. Dave Chappells big into back into comedy was his Netflix stand up special. Was he paid 500k or the 20M. Just because he was a star doesn't mean that he was going to take in the numbers and like they said the dont go by peoples past resume.
Whoopi is the most decorated ma'am
Fast forward to 2023 and we have the writers strike, more people yelling about paying them their worth, and Monique got that special! I always backed her. She was brave enough to stand alone on her principles and integrity and I’ve always respected that about Mo❤️🙏🏾
Integrity is more than everything. I side with HER
Interesting, missing the point like always. I’m with you Mo! #Payher
500K is an insult to be honest
Insults to whom nobody is looking for Monique
500k is better than what she has now. the fuck u thinking
Logical Atheist aren't you supposed to be logical going by your moniker? Then how come you can't sum up enough intelligence to advance a logical discussion instead of lazily resorting to cheap insults? My opinion is that 500K is too low for a comedian of her level of accomplishment and experience. If you disagree, it's okay- that's your opinion but you don't have to be disrespectful. Grow up, you and the rest of your trollmates. Jeez, so much unnecessary anger on these interwebs 😒
The problem is that business look at your resume CURRENTLY, not what's in the past. The other is what the people wanted hence why she tried to compare to dave capelle. If a comedian went away for a long time and the people still want to see him and if she couldn't pull that off, that says a lot of how much money you can get on a special alone also by that said person. What the other comments is not trolling or insulting, it's more of the people isn't following the bandwagon of how the person feel so let boycott while ruining other people's businesses and/or lives in the process cause that was the whole interview was. She better be lucky that someone will pick her to do business after this cause you do not want to call ppl out in a public forum because of money....don't do it. The end of the day, no one wants to see her special. We know it, netflix knows it. They aren't going to invest in it knowing that they won't make that money back.
Susan Munywoki
I think very few people would sign up or reopen their netflix account just to watch monique... just my opinion. The people who defend her too won't do it.
When she mentioned Eartha Kitt that was so deep and true!
Thank you for treating Monique with the respect she deserves for so many reasons. We as "Black" American women should be crazy as hell but we been holdin it down.
I love Mo'nique since I was 16
MoniQue is the Truth! I love her conviction. She will always be on the right side of history in my book!
JaMarr John Johnson yes
.. this is history in my book...
I've watched many comedy specials on netflix of comics who reportedly got millions for their stand-up specials that were flat out just OK... there is no doubt that she should at least get what Amy Schumer got, her relevance is not what it once was but lets not get it confused Mo'Nique is a beast on that mic
I don't care about celebrity...to me it comes down to top to bottome Amy Schumer's netflix special was trash and I wouldn't waste my time on another one, I love her in moovies tho
king kuffz PERIOD
Wonderful display of self-respect Monique!
I love Mo.. fight for whats right.. an the black comedian men.. or just comedians aren't on your side..
Keep fighting for whats right..
Mo is 100 i can't believe they playing her
I'm all for boycotts but Netflix is basically free for anyone with more than 2 friends
JunetynF MonsterShamanMusic I watch everything on streaming cuz I have no friends haha
Well then find 3 and Netflix is free.Lol
BeGood4Eva What's with all of the slavery vernacular? You sound like you just ate a bucket of chicken with biscuits and gravy😎
I live in Europe and Netflix is pretty shitty so many ppl dont have it
Mo'Nique is such an intelligent woman. And she makes me proud because she is an intelligent BLACK woman. I stood with her then; I stand with her now. God will return to her what she lost 100-fold. That is my prayer! Watch and see!!!
So when does the African American Comedic community step up to say this is some BS.. If Mo only gets 500k, and Wanda only 250K, and no one says anything, then there is no one standing up for Tiffany Haddish and Leslie Jones.. She's right.. This is age old problem.. Issa discussed it on Insecure with Molly and Tracee Ellis Ross is dealing with it with Black-ish team.. It has to be addressed
What is Tracee dealing with on Blackish??
dcole302 the blogs were saying she was beefing bcuz she made less than Anthony Anderson..
angela cherry She's not funny. She's just loud and obnoxious.
One could say the same about any comedian, we all dont have to like her style, but Netflix still gets the side eye for bad business ethics..
Isidro salas so what besides Dave & Chris Amy with funny either. Any Net Worth Is 16 million & Mo’nique Is 13million now u tell me should she be getting paid 500k or at least 1million or 2 million?
500,000 is disrespectful 🤷🏻♀️
Cursed by Beauty Disrespectful? Your salary isn't even $500,000 a year. STFU
4 black recognized women getting $1m total is worse.
Cursed by Beauty facts she want that money 😂😂😂
If she want more money do like Kevin Hart and fund your own show. Quit being a worker and become a boss
im white and what the fuck is she talking about it being about her being black when every name she's saying is getting a shit ton of money is a black person except Amy. i think its bullshit shes making it about race, comedy is the antithesis of racism when all the top performers and earners are black. its stuff like this when white people are like god damn shut up with "its cause im black" talk, when black people been on top of the game since Richard Pryor. white people fucking love black comedians even when they are making fun of us like a mother fucker on stage.
mark robertson I'm black and agree she's overstepping bringing race into this particular situation. I wouldn't watch Amy if you paid me but she obviously got millions of fans who think different giving the fact she was able to get more money. I just hate when millionaires complain about another company not paying them what they feel there worth on that said companies platform. You want more then invest your own and get the full pie. If not shut up and settle for the slice you were given.
exactly, and Netflix are kicking themselves in the ass for paying amy that much for her special, but theyre glad they paid rock and chappelle. jay z was saying the same thing you're saying on that OJ song, own your own shit.
mark robertson right. Amy already pimped them and they know it which was smart on her end. Monique is funny but I wouldn't say $20m. I like Dave but I thought his was a little dry as well.
howards1017 👍🏾
Thank you Monique for clarifying everything. You definitely deserve 20 million dollars plus. I have truly enjoyed listening to you. Hang in there. I know You will soon get the money you deserve and the recognition. You are most definitely real. Look forward to seeing you again at The Improv in Ontario California.
Where I take issue with Netflix is by not allowing Monique to negotiate off of Amy’s contract. Amy was allowed to negotiate off Dave and Chris and she does not compare to them at all. She never said she deserves the same amount but she suggested that she should be near it. For Monique it appears to be take this 500k or leave it. Does Monique deserve 11mil? I don’t believe so, but as I said before 500k is like spitting in the woman’s face. They could do better with that number. They called the woman a legend to her face but gave her a contract offer of 500k. That’s absolutely asinine. How can you negotiate and not look at her resume. Also Amy’s body of work is okay at best. Garbage if you ask me. Plus her tour was rated average with 3 of 5 stars with many complaints about how boring and disorganized her show was. What’s even more egregious if you think about it is Amy received 9 mil less than Dave and Chris and she isn’t even a MF legend. Her body of work is nowhere near theirs. So in essence Netflix overpaid Amy and underpaid Chris and Dave and offered Jelly beans to a person they deemed a legend. 🤷🏾♀️
Who said she couldn't negotiate off Amy's contract? Mo'Nique is looking bad for this from every angle... She doesn't understand her CURRENT market value as a comedian/entertainer, she has made this a race thing, *(which makes zero sense with NETFLIX who literally just dropped a Katt Williams special, NOT Dave Chappelle who EVERYBODY loves, but Katt Williams who is the "most urban" comedian i've seen), and a sexism thing which also makes zero sense. So now, if she thinks she deserves more, thats fine, talk to netflix about it... Instead she makes a very out of place video accusing Netflix/media sexism/race when her case has 0 to do with either. Hollywood is a POPULARITY CONTEST and always will be... If you're not the cool kid at the moment it is what it is... THIS is why people don't take us seriously and say we use the race card for everything...
Celly I’m not saying she should get Dave and Chris money but they could have thrown her a couple million. Now based upon her actions she probably would have still said no cause it sounds like she’s going for Dave money, but 500k???? That’s wild.
I don't think she was allowed to negotiate off of Amy's contract, because they weren't going to able to increase the offer to the point of it being close to $11 million or $13 million. They probably would've been fine with raising the offer to $2 or $3 million, but would that have been enough if Monique's comparing her anticipated ROI to Amy Schumer, Dave Chappelle, and Chris Rock's? I, by no means, think that she deserves the initial offer of $500K. But, do you really think that Monique would be able to pull in $20 million or more in revenue for Netflix? The company is running a business, at the end of the day. It isn't just passing out $20 million checks with zero expectation of being able to make the money back. Plus, I think Monique's reputation has more to do with Netflix feeling they could low ball her than her color or gender. Not saying that's right, but they probably view her as a bit of a risk, because of how she handles her dealings with Hollywood types in the public.
It’s all about bringing in people and drawing numbers. Yes she may be the one of the funniest woman alive, but no one is out here seeking for a new Monique special. The money offered should match the drawing power. It seems fair to me. She’s trying to bring racism but yet points out that Chris and Dave (BLACK comedians) made $20 million. And she tried to bring in sexism but points out Amy (WHITE) was offered $11 million. The three of them are money attraction...something Monique sadly is not right now.
are you going off how funny amy and mo are? or their ability to sell?
Hate this is happening to Monique. She deserves so much better thtan this. I would LOVE a Monique Netflix special. She should be paid $5 Million at least for her special
why shouldn't she get more than amy sumer?most people in the comments and probably the world don't even know who she is?is that you Oprah?
This is very selfish of Monique. She not fighting for but black women, she’s fighting for herself. Which is ok but don’t tell me to not watch Netflix because they are ‘bad’ when you’re trying to do business with them. If they are bad, sell your special to HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, BET, Amazon, sell it on your own website like Louis CK, sell on RUclips or iTunes or literally ANYWHERE else. It’s 2018 and you are complaining about not having a platform? I’m embarrassed for Monique. And FYI I will not give up my Netflix account so you can get more money.
I think that's a more fair estimate. The execs said she was a legend... and she spun that into her and Chris should b paid the same. Ridiculous. She isn't a cross-over comedian as much as she believes she is. Nobody Checking for her because she wants ppl to go down in flames for HER benefit. Including the very ppl here interviewing her. Like her, they are ALL employees of "the man" so why should they or anyone take coins out their pocket in order to further fill hers? Makes zero sense to me. Even tho I agree with alot of what she says. She going about it all wrong. And comes off as entitled. Ppl can offer you wtv they want for wtv really. U reserve the right to accept,reject, or negotiate what comes your way. She sounds like she just complaining. Always. Which is fine. But be an activist then, don't b a performer.
I feel for her, people are bashing her for speaking the truth, and she is suffering for it, so unfair, we as black people have to support one another.
Mo'Nique would gladly accept your offer
Amy is NOT FUNNY at all. Love you Monique do your thing. You are one of the best female comedians in the game fuck Netflix
Come on now. Amy is in block buster movies. and selling out the Garden. I mean I'm not a huge fan. I love Monique. But the numbers are what they are.
@Kedra Johnson - Amy's gotta be funny to someone because she's sold out her world tour and every place she came to.
I have yet to meet a person who finds Amy funny, but SOMEBODY does. Apparently. She has sold out arenas.
I like what John Witherspoon said about white comedians and their audience..."white people will laugh at anything"
We love you Mo Nique. Thanks for taking a stand❤️❤️❤️❤️
500k is definitely disrespectful for monique but lets be real the last big thing she's know for is going at oprah, lee and tyler perry You get paid based on star power and monique star power is dull atm, same way people say kevin Hart is not funny but guess what he has alot of star power to demand a certain price
Polite Hammer! Jah rule, was once the biggest thing in HipHop but today noone gives a flying fu*k about him, even Jay-Z shows got cancelled for poor turn out today's market is not driven by resume its driven by the person with the biggest buzz atm, im a sell out for understanding this is the social media era, check your stupidity at the door and argue with some facts👀
Akm Da Dream who the fuck is you
Akm Da Dream I agree. Netflix wants to make money off this. We might not think that Amy Schumer is funny, but we live in a nation that is mostly white so more white people will watch her special than Monique's special. It is a supply and demand business, and more people will watch Amy Schumer's special, than they would watch Monique's special on Netflix.
500k is not disrespectful.. Netflix have advanced algorithms that calculate a comedians worth.... Mo'Nique is playing the black card... fuck aaaaf bish
You want to know why Kevin Hart got star power because he getting f***** in the ass
Monique is pure goddess. She is strong and her husband is her support system. We are an emotional ppl yet we have to use our emotions properly. This system is evil and it will never support black ppl properly.
She is right...I agree with her...
AllthingsNataJean She may have some points about the blsck ball thing but Netflix is paying her based on her market value to them. I agree she should get more but if she thinks she deserves the same as Dave Chappelle is not realistic? It makes her arguement look bad. I have no problem with what she's saying but she is wrong about Netflix. That's a market value situation. Monique is not hot right now. Tiffany Haddish would get paid more because right now because she's hot. LeBron will get paid more than Derrick Rose because he's a better player and has a higher market value. I bet the caller J will still watch Netflix
I found the idiot
AllthingsNataJean you agree that somebody that can't sell shows nearly as well, doesn't have as much hype, and doesn't appeal to anyone under 40 deserves the money legendary performers like Chappelle and Rock, who are hailed as 2 of the all time greats, get? She called herself the most decorated comedian lmao. How many people can even name one of her stand ups or her jokes?
She got an offer based on her market value right now, no other network is paying 500,000 for her special.
She's not sitting up there trying to to play Netflix as being this racist biased company all cause you got a deal you didn't like
This interview explained more than the breakfast club. I honestly believe everything Mo’nique is saying.. hope it gets better for her
Breakfast club was too busy teaming up against Monique to avoid being sued for Charlemagne calling her a "jackass of the day" by giving her the donkey of the day.
Be careful who you believe
Fast forward to today!!!!! You’re right! She got a settlement ! Millions!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU QUEEN. GREAT THINGS ARE AHEAD!!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖💖💖💖🙋🏾♂️🙋🏾♂️
Thank you Monique. It is not by accident your situation (for years running) has been what it is. This is far beyond you...it’s about those coming up behind you. Thank you. As a viewer and fan of your work and those mentioned, I’m hurt at the indecent amount offered for your craft, gift and talent. Your reaping is coming. Please believe that. This has not fallen on deaf ears. Sway, thank you for allowing personal truths to be shared on your platform. God bless. #DoMoniqueRight
That’s what’s she has always said she’s solely worried about the up and coming
In my opinion Amy is not even funny enough to get $5 mil
Dunstan Mcintyre True but she was hot at the time with her Movie and Tv appearances and she sold out Madison Square Garden twice so thats why Netflix offered her 13 Mill and Mo'Nique been missing for like 10 yrs and there's no recent Comedy or known movie on her resume and the only time she appears is on RUclips talking shit about Hollywood and now Netflix
Dunstan Mcintyre i agree she aint nowhere near funnie as Monique
Dunstan Mcintyre, agreed (with her joke thievery ass).
Dunstan Mcintyre agreed
Yeah but she draws in the money. Transformers is not better than the movie that won an Oscar for movie of the year, but it sure brought in more money.
I appreciate every word and every challenge that has been said by everyone in this session! It gives me hope to know that there are people of moral and people of Truth and that there are more out there who stands for Pure Justice no matter the color or race! This alone just brought healing to my heart.
Monique should go to Nigeria and develop the film industry
Rapafella urban poetry 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Whoopi Goldberg comes to mind as a Black female comedian who has seen mega commercial success and can command those numbers. 😁
Nikita Spencer hiding in plain sight.....facts....
Whoopi is not funny!
+erica williams...fair enough. Yet, that's an opinion. We aren't dealing in opinions. We are dealing in quantifiable facts. It is a fact that Whoopi still has a large fanbase and can still pull in lots of money. In that case - Monique is nowhere near the status of Whoopi.
Real talk: Monique is not funny and will not command those numbers. Her comedy is just nasty and raunchy and not funny at all. Adele Givens is waaay funnier! She's nasty too, but she's funny with hers! Tiffany Haddish will make that money because she's more marketable than Monique.
I see where she's coming from now hearing her explain it.
Tell your truth 👑Monique👑✊!!
$500,000 is a slap in the face for MoNique. I see that now. She is right.
I agree
If its a slap in the face, then that's a Monique problem. She should have negotiated something better like if I do a certain number of views I get this amount. There was no need for her to go public with HER complaints against Netflix. Nobody is checking for Monique comedy specials. She couldn't sell out a venue of 350 people in New York recently. Amy Schumer sold out Madison Square Garden a 20,000 person stadium. She should have used that 500k as a springboard to get her name hot again. She has no business sense and too many yes men telling her she's relevant in COMEDY for an award she won for DRAMA.
+realitybites771 It's not a slap in the face. Mo'Nique is not even selling out her comedy club shows at this time. Netflix wants to make a profit if they invest $500,000 in Mo'Nique. How many people will tune in, let alone subscribe to Netflix, just to see a Mo'Nique comedy show. She has never been a household name in comedy. She has never sold out even one arena, on the strength of just her name, ever. She has never become a huge draw, and she has been doing comedy for 30 years at this point. Mo'Nique just doesn't have a large fan base. She never has. $500,000 was a generous offer from Netflix.
Mike Woe: That was a dirty deal and she got played when you Google and see what that movie made in profits.
+A CHOSEN VESSEL No, it just wasn't a smart deal that was made by Mo'Nique's husband/manager. Independent movies are never a sure thing, as far as commercial success. A true business manager would have negotiated Mo'Nique's contract with a stipulation to receive a percentage of profits on the back-end, in case the movie turned out to be a commercial success, as well as certain possible perks that their client may want.
He did none of this. Then, when Precious became a commercial success, he tried afterward, to get more out of it. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way most of the time. Now, they're both mad. Mo'Nique should have never let her former management go, to replace them with her husband, who is grossly inexperienced as a talent manager.
Mo'Nique is currently on a comedy tour, at various comedy clubs, but many of her shows are not selling out. Her social media platform should be put to use to constantly promote her upcoming comedy club dates. She's doing all of these interviews and not taking advantage of the free publicity to promote her comedy tour and the next clubs she is appearing at. All of these issues are part of inept management. I should be hearing more about her current comedy tour than I am hearing about her frustration at not being offered a dollar amount that she wants, or at the least, Mo'Nique and her manager need to take advantage of the free publicity she is getting to promote, promote, promote!
The Truth. Like I said, I stand with Monique.
Go head Monique push for black ppl even when we’re too blind and conditioned to see what she’s talking about. Your story won’t be told the correct way until 50 years from now that’s how it always goes. #Progression !!!
she has a valid point
Dantana 60621 certified She does right,now cancel your Netflix 😂
Dantana 60621 certified does that mean ur not gona watch netflix?
She doesn’t you’re an idiot
she does not. not even close
TorqnGears you sound very stupid and very uneducated.
I need to start watching Sway more often. Their guests always have a different vibe and energy vs when they are on the Breakfast Club. They always seem so relaxed with their guards down on Sway
JamaykanGirl InTheCity I’m starting 2 Hate the breakfast club
Nothing to do with her husbands race, She needs a proper agent, one who truly understands the business. If she did she would be working
Exactly. She could be well on to $8-10M per film now has she rolled with Precious campaigns. Then, after she bagged several big paydays, then step up her activism. Everyone knows that.
Exactly. Actors need a good agent, especially after a major breakthrough like her role in Precious. She needs to stop giving interviews talking about how "unfair" she has been treated, even if there is truth in it
I don't think anyone can forgot her incredible performance in Precious but if she is seen as being difficult to work with, which I think she still is to an extent she wont get better roles/paid more. but seriously get a proper agent
What I do know is hasn't not worked that much in the past 10 years. Since Precious she has only 5 screen credits. Her performance in Precious is incredible, anyone who sees it would agree, as did the Academy cause the won the Oscar, so why cant her agent/husband get her more work
rightttttt
Mo’nique breaking the silence - this happens across the board in corporate America too
yes it happens everyday. are u going to boycott corporate America. No because with common sense have bills.
Janell Hihi sup. U got a boyfriend
She should get more straight up. That $500K would look good in my bank account though!!!!!!!!! 😎😎😎
Ralph
and since she knows she's worth more - and it's never someone else's place to buy you at their price, she rejected that sorry "offer" - and kept it pushin
Ralph
not true
she gets more from her stand up as it is - that's why she knew not to take that deal - plus what kinda sense does it make to knowingly do the same job as someone who's getting 40 to 26 times what you're getting???
that's just not an intelligent move - unless it's your first time out, and you don't already have the kind of credits she has
I know some ppl believe talent is just a commodity like any other product - but ppl are worth more than things - and what it takes to perform is why the payout should be worth the time and prep
I believe it's time for Mo to make her own shows and movies
I ❤️ Monique stay strong my baby
Itscool2beu ... did you cancel your Netflix? 🤔
G GFleur I don’t need to cancel something that I don’t have
G GFleur I support my sister Monique she speaking the truth and I believe her and I love her for her truth if it was u I will support u only if u speaking the truth and it will reveal it self soon watch
Itscool2beu So then your opinion dont matter for the boycott. Im about to buy two memberships for my family just to mess with this stupid boycott madness. Wow, look at that....my few dollars matters more than your dumb comment.
joao santos 👌🏾
After this interview, I now #standwithMonique. Thank you Sway. Monique, I will pay for a comedy special produced by you (and maybe some other moguls like you). I have been praying for a new standup routine from you. You are the best.