Rashona Landfair a.k.a “Jane Doe” Reclaiming Life

When Dreams Meet Danger - Who Protects the Dream Chaser?

When we’re young, we’re told to dream boldly. Adults encourage adolescents to believe they can become anything they set their minds to. Teenagers are urged to chase opportunity with passion and fearlessness. But rarely do we talk about the darker side of ambition—the moments when the very people meant to guide and mentor young dreamers instead manipulate their innocence and exploit their trust.

Twenty‑seven years ago, the infamous R. Kelly “urination tape” was filmed, featuring a fourteen‑year‑old girl known publicly as “Jane Doe.” Today, that young girl—Rashona Landfair—is forty‑one and finally speaking in her own voice. Although she did not testify in the 2008 case, she courageously took the stand in the 2022 trial that resulted in R. Kelly’s thirty‑year conviction. The tape, which had long circulated as a source of mockery and denial, became key evidence. Rashona testified about the shame, secrecy, manipulation, and abuse that kept her silent for so many years.

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, I watched Rashona’s interview on YouTube, and it instantly transported me back to conversations in the beauty shop where I worked in 2002. I remember the uneasy laughter, the dismissive jokes, and the way people minimized what was happening on that tape. I remember asking why so many were willing to overlook the fact that a child was being abused—and why anyone thought it was acceptable.

Watching Rashona speak now, with strength and clarity, filled me with pride. Her courage to reclaim her story after decades of shame is powerful. That journey inspired her book, Who’s Watching Shorty, available on Amazon, Audiobooks, Barnes & Noble, and ThriftBooks.

Her story also forces us to confront a painful truth: In our African American community, we often sweep abuse under the rug. We tell victims to “get over it,” to keep moving, to stay silent for the sake of family, reputation, or survival. But silence doesn’t heal. Shame doesn’t protect. And ignoring trauma only deepens the wound.

Speaking up should never bring embarrassment—it should bring support, understanding, and a path toward healing. Rashona’s voice is a reminder that breaking the silence is not just an act of bravery; it’s an act of liberation.

-Aunty Char

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Scarface Woods Calling Out Sister GloRilla for No Financial Help

The phrase “When one of us comes up, we all come up” is often used to celebrate unity, shared progress, and the hope that success for one can uplift many. But what happens when that philosophy is tested in real life—especially under the spotlight of fame, family dynamics, and public opinion?

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Victoria “Scar Face” Woods—sister of three‑time 2026 Grammy nominee Gloria “GloRilla” Woods—took to Facebook and Instagram Live with allegations that the rapper has not provided financial support to their family. Her livestream quickly gained traction, sparking debate across social media about responsibility, loyalty, and the pressures placed on successful public figures.

Scar Face claimed that despite GloRilla’s rising wealth, she has not supported their mother, who is still working, nor the other nine siblings. The following day, during a TMZ interview, she doubled down on her statements, suggesting that GloRilla should at least give each family member $2,500.

The situation grew even more complicated when, shortly after the interview, Scar Face posted on social media holding a stack of cash allegedly sent by recording artist Tory Lanez—who is currently incarcerated for the shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion. The post added another layer of controversy, raising questions about motives, credibility, and the broader conversation around entitlement and support.

This unfolding story forces us to confront a deeper question:

Does success automatically create obligation? And more importantly, does “coming up” truly mean everyone rises together—or is that ideal more complicated than it sounds?

-Aunty Char

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Why So Much Booty & Sex From Black Female Rappers?

 

Recently, I've noticed the amount of "black" female singers and rappers performing nearly naked. Now, don't get me wrong, I love to see God's most beautiful piece of art just as much as the next man does. But when I look at the amount of naked females on stage and in music videos, I begin to notice the unparalleled differences as it pertains to different cultural experiences.

When we think about country music, rock music, even some non-urban pop music, one would be hard pressed to find a female singer with her ass out and literally turning her back to the crowd and then bend over to show all of her assets for all to see. For the most part, the aforementioned genre's are somewhat protected from that type of behavior thus making those that partake in the music to come off as more civilized and less savage.

The situation has gotten so bad that even older "black" female performers are even getting into the act. That's right, female singers and rappers that were somewhat successful in the late to early 2000s are now performing with their asses out in front of thousands. The sad part about the situation is I don't believe that the older performer have to subject themselves to such deplorable actions to sell concert tickets. At this point, their core audience are more mature and in all honesty never really had to see their stars in this manner anyway.

The reason that we are seeing more and more young "would be stars" on stage "damn near naked" is simple. They believe and have been told that to have success in the music business you have to shake it and show it often. With all due respect to the Megan Thee Stallions, Cardi Bs, and The Ice Spices of the world, originality is not the order of the day. In-short, the music industry is about profits over everything. When it comes to God's most prettiest piece of art (the black woman) the music game could care less regarding how she's being portrayed.

One of the things that I'm really trying to understand is the amount of female concert goers paying large amounts of money just to be subjugated by these artist's adult entertainment style of performances. I 've noticed (via a social media post) a lady wrote "I feel disrespected having to pay all of this money just to see something that I could've seen on porn hub for free". Another person wrote "this performer should've been told that she has no male fans because all I saw was women being forced to see all of this performer's private goodies".

In-closing, We can't expect the starving artist not to do what they think is going to help them get their big break. As a result, we are seeing more and more of these types of rappers and singers everyday. The record labels (in most part) are only interested in what's selling. And as long as we support these artists in any way, we will continue to see this type of behavior. Also, when we hear a song over and over via the radio and other musical outlets a form of (subliminal) brainwashing occurs to the listener. The real trick is in the views one gets from you watching. I believe that just about any man will stop swiping their social media tread when they see a half naked booty shaking video. As a result, the music industry can then say that the people want this style of music. Until next time, have some fun and get something done.

-Hiram Akeem