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Karli me enjoying Kellys first album has nothing to do with the sales. My 2 degrgees back up my ability to express what I like and not what everyone else likes. Yet another person who would rather argue and talk about someone then use comprehensive reading skills and respond accordingly. Both of Kelly's albums have flopped but that has nothing to do with the music being great. There are plenty of singers who have real talent and get overlooked for someone more popular. That doesnt mean the music isn't great! Pay more attenti

-Ananda

I really feel that whether Solonge married becasue she was in love or if it was just because of the baby she really seems to have a good head on her shoulders. She talks better than alot of women older than her black or white. I say, leave her alone and let her raise her child. Everyone has things that they've done,past or present.. Let her do her.. Stop criticizing everything a celeb does and remember if they didn't have all the money and fame they probaly would be YOU!!

-Bianca

Solange and Beyonce are human and they have feelings. They are just living their lives. No one should have to read the awful things people comment. The energy spent tearing someone down could be used building someone up. Think about if these people were your family and treat them as such. At some point you will have to acknowledge this family knows what to do and has what it takes. They are extremely blessed and highly favored.

-Lei--Houston, TX

It is so sad to see how we tear each other down!! We do not stand by or congratulate our own people. God gives us our own talents and we prosper in our season. Look around the Knowles family, regardless of how much you snare and ridicule, are making great names for themselves in every area of the industry. You may not like the people but be proud of the accomplishments. Someday it could be you and you will want the same respect.

-Lei-Houston, TX

Karli- please stop tearing down others...I beleive that you must project the kind of life you want to have. I have known of the Knowles family since the children were little girls and I beleive that the parentS did an excellent job suopporting what their children loved to do. Do not be bitter, your break though will come when you stop hating on others. If someone marries to bring their child into a Holy Union, who are you to question it? We learn from mistakes and make the best of our lives. TRY IT.

-Devola

Guarantee that TINA knowles child rearing, or lack thereof, is going to show up in Beyonce'. If not already. Tina has always tried to act as if she was other than BLACK, had more than what she had, before Beyonce's made the MONEY. Ananda, Kelly's album that was written by her FLOPPED. TWO degrees, yet still confused, WOW!

-kARLI

Shows how BASIC the Knowles family really are. Solange, as EVERYONE either know or suspect, only married (if true, BECAUSE she was PREGNANT. Momma Tina did not want that to affect her Prized daughter BEYONCE' career, nor the KNOWLES family gaining the PUBLIC appearance of a sexual underaged daughter. Stupid. Beyonce' has made a name for herself and she and Solange are two seperate individuals. Secondly, I would NOT have allowed my child to marry anyone, because of the insecurity of what others may say. Just wait, I'll guaran

-Karli

Londoner I think you misunderstood the marriage part. She did not say that she was never married, she said they were no longer married. She did not pull a Brandy and fake the whole thing. Maybe you should read more carefully before you speak so passionately about something that is not in the article. I think its awesome that in spite of her age she is a mother and has been a great writter for a while. Her writting is one reason I like Kelly's first album so much. As a 22 year old with two degrees workingat a fortune 500 I g

-Ananda

She was not married, it's obvious. Brandy pulled the same stunt. Why lie? The truth always comes out in the end...

-Londoner

We complain(ed) we don't get high up in companies but when we do it's questioned, we complain(ed) we don't get to own our own business as easily but when we do it's questioned. I've never heard any whites saying Donna K., Tommy H., Ralph L. etc... needs to stop branching out.

-2cute2breal

and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls and walk together as sisters and brothers; should have included "little black boys and girls will be able to join hands with little black boys and little black girls and walk together as brothers and sisters".

-2cute2breal

Oh get real, how do we know the morals of anyone that has ever graced the cover of Essence or any other magazine that we don't interact with on a daily basis? I will not call out names but, will say some of the greatest contributors for equality amongstblacks and whites, were shady when it came to morality. I honestly think it was a toss up for our black civil right movers to demand equality amongst blacks and whites; when we are our worst enemies. Maybe MLK's words of having a dream that <b>"little black boys and

-2cute2breal

Funny how she refers to Daniel/Julez's father as my child's father and never my ex-husband. It makes me question whether the marriage was even real or just staged. I'm tired of this whole family and their so called businesses. From the overpriced, cheaplooking clothing line to the hip-hop toys, it's just too much for me. I can't knock the hustle, but I just feel they are "staged" and everything is done with an angle and nothing is as it really seems..

-Keesha, Charlotte NC

To bgirl808 I'm sorry but I can't just get with the term "Executive" at her dad's company. Naturally, she wouldn't get a position as an intern ( Angela Simmons) and work her way her up. So, let's not get carried away. An executive has the background, education and worked in the "trenches" to earn that title. . So, while she gets a few points for trying to have some type of career, I still don't believe she would have any success if it wasn't for her family's business..

-Leila, NC

I think Solange is an indiviual who isn't afraid to just be "herself". She knows who she is and were she is going in life. May she continue to prosper and be blessed.

-Tonya A-Houston, TX

Go So So girl, you and your sister rock keep doing the dang thang!!! I'm so proud of you young talented, witty, skillfull bw. Go girl!!

-Tam (Chicago, IL)

I think that solange will be proud of herself at the end of the day. She is different from her sister and that is very impressive. Her sister is my worst artist.

-Lilian

WHO YOU WANT ME TO BE--No I am not Solange. I am however a Houstonian and an Essence subsciber and I feel it is just sad that because you have personal information regarding Solange's personal life (whether true or untrue) you would exploit it in a negative manner. You should be ashamed and yes you should get a life or improve your own.

-Houston, TX

I wish Solange many blessings! I applaud her for being private regarding her divorce, it was very mature and smart of her to not devulge details of who shot John and why. There is no doubt that she loves her family and will do all it takes to protect them. I look forward to hearing more from her. God speed Solange!

-Beautie_cutie

A lot of people don't know that Salonge is a very smart girl. She is already an Exec at her father's company...and she is only 21. She is an inspiration.

-bgirl808

One thing i respect about Solange is the fact that she doesn't or atleast isn't trying to be like her sister, which is probably tempting seeing that she's a superstar. I'm 17 and had my daughter young and just like solange i'm not letting that hold me back. I look forward to her new album and only wish her success.

-Shayla Brown

I agree with the last commentator, Zion. Just becuase last name is Knowles, should not be the reason why this article would be featured this month. However, I do applaud Solange on "bouncing back" from divorce and teenage pregnacy, resulting to the birthof her(i am sure)beautiful son. You have your life ahead of you.

-Anonymous

I hope Solange finds success in whatever she does, but there was no reason to interview this young woman outside of the fact that her last name is Knowles. Why do I have to support someone simply because they're African American? Why do we assume that the presence of perceived success somehow means that morals are present? Why do we feel that people we do not even know personally are good role models? Shouldn't we just try raising our own children? This sort of thinking needs to be rejected.

-Zion

Solange I am happy that Essence granted you an interview, I think you are moving in the right direction, although there are so many negative people hating on you and your family, do not let that affect your success.It amazes me how we as African Americancan lynch one another with harsh words and criticism. That is why we will never unite as a race of people because of the jealousy and envy.

-british4840@yahoo.com

I am happy that Essence interview Solange Knowles, in fact I am happy when Essence interview any celebrity of a positive status, it really sadden me when I read the various blogs about African American celebrities, how come we cannot be happy for one another, why is it that we have to degrade each other. So Essence keep up the good work with interviewing African Americans celebrities from a positive standpoint.Happy People create Positive energy!!!

-British Dancy

To "Houston, TX" you must be Solange because you took my comment too personal. And apparently Essence was interested in her personal life since they wrote half an article on it. You're right about one thing though nobody besides you and Essence cares. Get you some business

-Who you want me to be

That interview was a waste of time, it's good that she is coming out with a new album, the whole interview should have been about her album.

-Brook

correction! I never get tierd of reading good news about good people!!!! Those of you who are tierd of reading about the Knowles, "turn the page" don't punish those of us who really enjoy this awesome family!!!! deewalter

-Anonymous

I'm so proud of the Knowles Family. They are a true testiment to how hard work and preservance can make a difference in your life. They never gave up on their dreams, even when the going got tough!!!! Keep it up! I'm never get tierd of reading good newsabout good people. Sincerely, dee3624@hotmail.com

-deewalter

Here's what I think: Please please please top talking about the Knowles family! You would think that there isn't anyone else in the music industry to talk to. Essence CONSTANTLY keeps going back to the same people. How about finding out what Indie.Arie is doing, or maybe some of the better artists that are less exposed like Ledisi, and Meshell? I wish Ms. Solange well, but please close the Knowles book and interview some other folk!

-kimabe

Their parents taught them well and if the Knowles girls were out drinkging, partying and drugging then the haters would be happy. You are going in a very positive direction and don't let others stop you, there are many that admire you and or very proud of you!

-NMM

I applaud Solange for stepping out and stepping up to make a name for herself and not just being B's little sister and not only focusing on R&B/JAZZ, etc.. but to focus on the ones that also really count and you can make a difference, and thats with our children. There is an abundance of talent in your family and an abundance of hatred in the world. But turn your faith to God and continue to do whats positive. Their parents taught them well and if the Knowles girls were out drinkging, partying and drugging then the

-NMM

I am really sorry of Solange, it is a good thing her parents are rich. She might pretend, but I know she is heartbroken. Why did the marriage end so fast, what about councelling and reconciliation and forgiveness. The baby is not even 3 yet and you haveparted ways, my gosh! What about the vows you guys made for better or worse. Maybe she did not want the baby born out of wedlock - shotgun? A nuh suh it go - Unu mus give it a nodda try - fi reel

-stuck it out for 18 years and left

All I can say is that we can find inspiration through people from all walks of life irrespective of economic status. We are all human and if someone can be moved to aspire for more in their life by hearing about someone's experience then that's a blessing. The world is a big enough place for everyone to cut a slice of happiness for themselves...no need for the hate.

-Taylor

Don't you guys realize this is all spin control for the family. She is a 21 year old child. Let's talk about her in another 20 years. It is really ashame that we admire people we don't know. But they give us a snippet of their lives and we are patting them on the back. The people who are deserving of your admiration are the young girls in the hood who do not have millions of dollars. Who struggle day to day for affordable childcare, child support and minimum wage jobs.

-Jamaican Girl

Sorry Ms.Solange but if it wasn't for Beyonce you would never have this interview. What about the 3 young African American doctors from Newark can we get an interview about them. We need to focus on education in our community as opposed to just musical artists.

-nina

I'm not a big fan of Solange, but I respect a young sister trying to do it big. I'm not buying not wanting to be in the limelight nor wanting that for her son. I'm also not buying the baby daddy issue. But it was a well written article and it was nice of the magazine to let her express her point of view.

-Essence

Seriously come on now, who cares. All she cares about is the limelight. Get a life. We do not need to hear about your biography. Also even though you are not married stop referring to him as your baby daddy he is till your ex-husband. Why did you get married in the 1st place? Solange your son is till too young to be in the spotlight. Concentrate more on your family. Essence: what was the point in posting this about this crap. Who gives a crap.

-Kizzy

I am a big fan of Solonge.She is great i wish her much success and happiness.Keep up the good work.

-Nicole

Solange, you've accomplished more in your lifetime than most people twice your age. Keep your head up and do your thing. The only shoes you need to fill are your own. Walk gracefully and with dignity. Peace.

-Evelyn H.

I think Solange is a respectable woman and I commend her for keeping her personal life private. Envy is an illness, and I know she will not allow people and their stupidity to affect her. Continue to be a great, strong woman. I hop you have much success in life. Go Girl!!

--Annette

I think she is facing a giant just by being b's sister, so anything she does will always be critized by others, that's just life and what she will deal with for the rest of her life. Girl be you and much success in what ever you choose to do. Your son ishandsome!!!!

-Erica

WOW--seems as though the last entry (Who You Want To Be)is a bit envious and maybe wished she was in Solange's shoes. We are not interested in Solange's private life or why she married her husband. That is personal--Get a life!!!

-Houston, TX

Whatever benefits she has through her father is no different from what most white people have received for years. At least she is being productive and positive for her son, whatever age she was when she conceived him. It doesn't matter. Live your life tothe fullest Solange! Answer to God and not man.

-God's chosen

Lies, Lies, Lies. I hope Solange reads this because she'll know exactly who it is coming from. She and her husband were not high school sweethearts and she had only dated him for a year before she wound up pregnant and the both of them were forced by herfather to marry as a form of punishment. It doesn't matter anymore since they are divorced which just goes to show the feelings weren't mutual (which she knew the entire time they dated and the day of the wedding when another name slipped out. )Anywhoo...her music is wack an

-Who you want me to be

Suit? Executive? Come on it takes more. Try landing an account On your own w/o Daddy K. I believe everyone deserves chance but ESSENCE has given Solange her platform to speak and we got it already. I mean who is she trying to convince US or HERSELF she is star worthy, a good mother, sister etc? I mean do we women that are TRUE HUSTLERS need to hear about hustling from someone who has it already set up for her????

-Franki, Texas

Solange met her son's father while he was in HS and she in Middle school. What the hell she doing dating someone in HS any damn way. Whatever you do with your life Solange please don't keep bring men in and out of your childs life.

-ANN

I am a huge beyonce' fan and dont really care for Solange. I think that she needs to quit playin. The only reason she got married in the first place is because her daddy told her to because she got pregnant. He probably knew that the public would think negative thoughts about her because she is young and should not be having a babby's daddy. Anyway her son is cute. I just hope she is taking good care of him. And I do think she messed with Wayne. They probably did have a fling!

-Jarren Curtis

I like Solange's attitude about her life and future. Being a mother is first and the most important adventure a woman can take. Good for her and I hope to hear more about her in the future. Do your thing young lady. Grace and Peace jaemarie_bush@yahoo.com

-Jaemarie, Delaware

I canot believe that you would interview her. I can't believe that you would not interview Kelly Rowland and help her pub her album, since, she clearly was not getting it from her management team. I have heard her sing and it was a reason she was not in the group. You should have had Kelly on your cover and interviewed her. She is a star. And it is bad enough she can't get any pub, and I believe it is because she is dark. It can't be because she's not pretty enough. It can't be because she is not talent enough. So for what

-bridgette, Illinois

I really am trying to understand why Solange Knowles is news worthy outside of being related to Beyonce.Solange has no more talent than the average person, what makes it worse is that she has not paid any dues or produced anything that shows she has talent at all-Solange needs to concentrate on taking care of her son and keeping her legs together until she is really married.

-C Hunter

Miss Solange sounds good, confident, and wise. I pray she do her thing and bring as much as beyonce brought but in her proclaimed way. The industry needed B they have B. Now the industry need you as you are to take it to higher heights of unadulterated entertainment. If we can't get it from nowhere else I know it can come up out of the Knowles resident. Go Girls and keep shaking the haters off! Love Ya! Don't forget to keep it real so Jesus will be pleased also!

-mimi, Texas

I will save my final opinion when I hear her new cd and see other projects that she's done. I'm pretty much tired of seeing and hearing about the Knowles right now..

-Keisha, Charlotte NC

I thought the interview was great. Solange and her sister are good role models for todays young woman. Ladies

-Anonymous

Solange impressed me. I've heard her music recently and I must say I'm very impressed and impatient to hear what the record sounds like. Working with people like Bilal or Marsha? Goodness, not only does she have taste but she also has a true musical identity. I'll be watching her evolve as an artist. Oh and I forgot to say, she sounds very down to earth and smart. Thanks for this interview ESSENCE.

-Go 'Head

Solo Star! I met Solange back during her first promo tour... maybe'02. She's always been in a difficult spot with critics putting her in Bey's shadow, but I met a 15, 16 yr. old strong, confident and mature woman back then! And sooo talented/underrated! I manage the Producer that did her first single "Feelin' You" - Mark Penn aka KINGPENN. We hope to work with her again, someone at her label sent me a track she recently recorded that blew me away!!!! She's really gonna shock the world with her newdirection! Go on So

--Zeek HOTLANTA!

I enjoyed this interview as well. She seems very down to earth and I wish her and her family the best.

-Jennifer

I enjoyed this interview. Solange is a mature young woman who evidently knows what she wants and who she is. She and her sister are apples and oranges, and I don't think of her comments about doing her own thing as B.S. because she doesn't have the "it won't happen to me" mentality about fame. I look forward to her album. I'm excited about thought of listening to music and not just a product.

--Vyne

This was a great interview. I think she handled her self very well and is very mature. She has one of the greatest roles life will offer (Motherhood) and from what I see she is a wonderful mother. At the end of the day that will always be her greatestaccomplishment. Solange you are beautiful. Keep up the good work!!

-Houston, TX

O' my goodness (OMG) such negativity where does it all come from. And folk wonder why the world is the way it is today. Solange girl Do ya Thang.. Shake them haters off. Rather your success is your own or droppin off ya sista you getting paid and they wishn it was dem. haha too funny unbeweavable! <-- well u know what I mean Kelly (girl) sorry but u do need to get some distance in there but I love ya music Have both albums and Solanges first will continue to support YOU ALL of DC (old & new)

-Gurl

My cousin Red played the party... http://www.soulrebelsbrassband.com ... They have a great pic on someone's blog w/ all of the band in top hats and Solange... I used to hate on B when peeps said I looked like her, and I thought she was the queen of drama w/ Destiny's Child.. yet the Knowles family has staying power...

-dellBelle

My cousin Red played the party... http://www.soulrebelsbrassband.com ... They have a great pic on someone's blog w/ all of the band in top hats and Solange... I used to hate on B when peeps said I looked like her, and I thought she was the queen of drama w/ Destiny's Child.. yet the Knowles family has staying power... Congrats to Solange for daring to be different! -missE

-dellBelle

Funny..because most those projects she's working with like L'Oreal and Walmart are due to her sister's success and not Solange. And while I applaud her for trying to create a career and her "drive" to be different, I still think it's BS.. Hip=hop toys!? Get real.. It's funny how their projects always seem to coincide with Kelly's.. its a pathetic thing.. Even Michelle had the good sense to distant herself from them to launch her solo career and projects Oh, to be a fly on the wall within that family..

-Renea, NC

Solange needs to hang it up and stay at home with her son.

-L.D., New York