Chaka Khan was candid in her interview with Piers Morgan for CNN.  Not only is Chaka a friend to Whitney but many of Whitney’s earlier sessions as a singer was done on Chaka’s albums. Friendships are often ‘thin lined’ but their friendship was genuine, sisterly, spiritually connected. Chaka Khan referred throughout the interview to the ‘sensitive’ moments of entertainers, sensitive in the aspect of  ’temptations’  all around  at a heightened pace more than those not in the industry of entertainment could understand. Unless you are not in the know, celebrities who have been candid for decades give accounts of how easy it is to become  a part of the world of drugs.  Your very entourage is often times the prime ones to ‘put you on’.  Entertainers have spoken about how the drug of choice most times cocaine keeps them going with a high demand schedule.  Whether you choose to do drugs or not, when you are on the scene in the industry, you will encounter drugs all around you and/or people high on drugs around you. Choice… we all have choices in these matters and more.

CHAKA ON THE GRAMMY’S  2012

Chaka did contact the powers that be of the Grammy’s after hearing reports she would be doing a tribute with Jennifer Hudson for Whitney Houston. Chaka was informed they were bouncing off ideas but decided to go with Jennifer Hudson. Chaka went on to elaborate with Piers to perform for her, would have been inappropriate.  Chaka… candid and I love it.

CHAKA CANDID ON ADDICTIONS

Chaka spoke without hesitation on her addiction in the world of drugs. One drug in particular she spoke on was cocaine. In the entertainment industry, especially for performers, cocaine most times is the go to drug of choice. Chaka has been sober for seven years but she did speak upon the ‘sensitive’ nature again the ‘temptations’ that doesn’t go away.  The business of the industry does entail enabler’s.  It is their goal to keep you as a client.  Many people are drawn in by those who claim they care. Once drawn in unless one turns it around death is around the corner as the ultimate outcome.

Chaka  became more candid speaking about moments  of getting high with both Whitney and Bobby Brown.  In no way was Chaka glamorizing the moment.  It is her very candid nature that is respected by myself.  If you followed the backstory of this legend Chaka Khan you knew of her addictions.  Addictions are real.  Being once addicted to drugs and becoming clean Chaka did try to reach out to Whitney many times to turn it around as did others close to Whitney.

WHITNEY TO CHAKA AND OTHERS 

Chaka told Piers Morgan Whitney would often say “I’m a Grown Ass Woman”.  Chaka said Whitney would listen to what you would have to say and from there she would do it her way.  Again, this goes back to choice and the addictive personalities of  loved ones who feel their ‘drugging’ is not that serious when it is.  The ‘it won’t happen to me’ is what they feel. Addictions are real.

CHAKA’S REACTION ON THE DEATH OF WHITNEY

“She ( Whitney ) was so close to the wire, if she was spared, she would have been a greater human being.” says Chaka Khan. Chaka found out about the death of her friend after touching down in Los Angeles.  Chaka went on to say she could not do anything, she was mourning. Basically devastated like many others at the death of Whitney Houston. Chaka referred to Whitney as her little sister.

CHAKA’S REACTION TO THE CLIVE DAVIS PARTY

Chaka  stated to Piers Morgan she thought it was complete insanity to continue on with the Pre-Grammy party hosted by Clive Davis.  ”Knowing Whitney she would NOT have said the show would have gone on… she would have said STOP EVERYTHING if I’m not going to be there.”  Khan went on to say what many people have been saying,  ”I don’t know what would motivate a person, whose life you influenced… don’t know how that party went on.  Piers Morgan interjected carefully how Clive Davis was mourning, expressing the party would be a tribute. Chaka interjected back and trailed off on the sincerity of Clive Davis and others.  Chaka says nothing less than others are saying, even what I said in my post before this interview.  Chaka Khan continued on regarding the Grammy Party/Tribute happening as Whitney’s dead body was a whisper away from all attending, some smiling taking photo ops, dancing and more.  ”If it was a true tribute… say a prayer and go home.”

“I think we all, as artists, because we’re highly sensitive people, and this machine around us, this so-called ‘music industry,’ is such a demonic thing. It’s sacrifices people’s lives and their essences at the drop of a dime. I had a manager once say to me, ‘ You know you’re worth more money dead than alive.’

This very statement won’t quell the conspiracy theories but it is a statement that has been said before in many cases long before Houston’s death. People have their thoughts on the death of  Whitney Houston.  In time for the family I hope there will be closure with exactness of what happened. If not, if we never find out, if there was a conspiracy, may the Winds of Change bring swift justice to those it applies to.  I do not think anyone will be forgetting how that party went down with Houston’s body upstairs and a child, her child upstairs distraught. Like the words of Chaka, say a prayer and GO HOME.
CHAKA’S RESPONSE ON BOBBY BROWN BY PIERS

Piers Morgan asked Chaka candidly if she felt Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston’s ex-husband was a factor in the addictions Whitney faced privately, publicly. Chaka stated with a sensitive flair mostly out of respect in my opinion for Bobbi Kristina daughter of  both Whitney and Bobby, “If it weren’t Bobby it would be someone else”.  After the interview with Chaka Khan, Piers brought on guest Jennifer Holliday who confirmed Whitney was using drugs way before Bobby came on the scene. This news is shocking for some but for me it was not. People love to seek out a villain but many times those addicted mask their issues early on giving those on the outside looking in an Oscar Worthy performance.  I cannot confirm if  Whitney was exposed to the drugs before Bobby Brown according to Holliday but talk about a revelation for those who didn’t know. I am sure more revelations will be happening as time goes on.

That is the Ki Ki for the Ha Ha.  - Queen Queer Dear ( moi )

CHAKA ON THE FAMILY DEALING WITH THIS DEATH

Whitney Houston’s mother the great Cissy Houston is coping.  Too many times Cissy Houston feared for her daughter’s life.  Chaka says Bobbi Kristina is coping as well as expected. Bobbi Kristina’s father Bobby Brown who cancelled the rest of his tour engagements will be flying to LA to be with Bobbi Kris during this difficult time.  The concern is for everyone to be there for Bobbi Kris, making sure she doesn’t go down the wrong path. Chaka says she is very close to the family, it is really a difficult time.  Truly I do not feel anyone with compassion does not understands this.

Pier’s Morgan interviews for Tuesday February 13, 2012 in regards to Whitney Houston has been quite the interview.  Look for more coverage as Sharon Osbourne will appear on his program to discuss Whitney Houston. We do know respectfully she is no stranger to addictions as it comes close to home in her own family.  May we all who feel sincere keep this family in prayer.

As more facts are presenting themselves surrounding the death of  Whitney Houston, it is possible there is more than meets the eye. As the elder’s say, “We are in a boat of wait and see.”   Chaka… candid, good interview.

you’ve been deja vu’d,

BEBE