Essentially, it seems like the sentiment is that black representation in country music is crucial, and it’s great to see talented individuals getting the recognition they deserve. However, there’s a disagreement between Tamar and K Michelle, with K Michelle asserting that she won’t tolerate being disrespected. The feud between them seems far from over.
Tamar made comments on the “We Sound Crazy” podcast about Beyonce’s influence in opening doors for black artists in country music. She praised several black country artists but expressed concern about some others, including K Michelle, whose music she found lacking in quality. Tamar emphasized the importance of representing well when venturing into new musical genres.
It appears that Tamar’s long-standing rivalry in the country music scene involves none other than K Michelle, spanning over a decade. When Tamar made remarks about certain black artists delving into country music, it’s understandable how some might interpret it as a dig at K, especially considering their tumultuous history. This feud traces back to K Michelle’s public revelations about her tumultuous relationship with Memphis, a record executive, showcased on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Initially, Tamar, who was friends with Toya, Memphis’s wife at the time, cast doubt on K Michelle’s claims, hinting on Twitter that her storyline was more fiction than truth. Tamar’s not-so-subtle tweet read: “Oh, have fun and let this girl sell her fairy tale.” Since then, there have been sporadic jabs exchanged between them, culminating in an escalation of their feud in 2020.
During an interview with TS Madison, Tamar was asked about the possibility of a versus battle with K Michelle. Instead of directly answering, she opted for silence and rang a bell, perhaps to sidestep a potentially contentious situation. However, Michelle perceived this as shade and retaliated by alleging that Tamar had been involved with Jermaine’s father. According to Michelle, this led to Tamar receiving a reprimand from Jermaine’s mother in an elevator altercation after the affair was discovered. Michelle exclaimed, “You can’t go around talking about nobody when you’re sleeping with a married man. You were sleeping with Jermaine Dupri’s daddy… How you sleep with Jermaine Dupri’s daddy and get beat by Jermaine Dupri’s mama in the elevator? But you want to talk to me. You want to talk about me. I don’t marry me. H, but you so holy.”
The Brat confirmed the incident of the elevator altercation referenced by Kay, asserting her presence during the event. “Oh Lord, I’m staying out of this, no comments. You were already in the elevator, and there I was. You spoke up, I was right there with you, honey. But who initiated it? Tell us, who sparked the drama? It was just a tense moment, and well, Michael Mauldin’s ex-wife had reached her limit, and things escalated in the elevator.” Despite this confirmation, Tamar responded to K Michelle with more of a deflection when she appeared in a video with her fiancé David Adefeso, expressing that she’s moved past it. “Um, I don’t really have much to say, you know. Every time I speak, it seems to get twisted, or if I try to avoid something, it still gets complicated. Even when I try to lighten the mood, it gets misunderstood. So, I’d rather not dwell on anything specific, except to say, guys, I’ve moved on to a better place in my life. I don’t want to entertain any negativity.”
Tamar and David’s video conveyed significant points, yet K Michelle’s attention fixated solely on David’s Nigerian accent. Disregarding the substance of their discussion, she opted to ridicule his manner of speaking using Twitter’s voice note feature. “My brother, it also made me sad when I saw her, no edges.” Subsequent events further underscored the ongoing tension between Kay and Tamar. When Tamar made remarks about black country singers, it’s understandable how individuals, including K Michelle, might perceive them as directed towards her.
“In response to Tamar’s interview, K Michelle tweeted, “Are you throwing shade at black country singers? Picture this: you keep poking someone who’s just minding their own business, and suddenly they’ve had enough. One tweet, one screenshot, and it’s game over for you.” She then added, “I don’t play games, and I don’t bluff.” But apparently, that wasn’t the end of it. K Michelle went on to tweet, “Loud as a Catalan hyena,” before posting a photo of a Muppet, a nickname she frequently used for Tamar during their intense feud in the mid-20s, along with the caption, “How many times do you have to call for something you can’t handle when it arrives, huh, Janice?”
After expressing her thoughts, K Michelle tweeted again, stating, “Now, I’m retreating to my haven of tranquility and optimism. I’ve got ambitions to pursue, and I’m thankful for every opportunity. I could engage, but I’m choosing to refocus on my craft and share my music.” In a subsequent tweet, she added, “I’ve evolved, I’ve found healing, yet I’m far from frail. Respect my space, and I’ll choose forgiveness, but don’t mistake kindness for weakness. Well, maybe not quite how Jesus imagined it, but here we are.”
After fans started tagging both ladies on social media, Tamar responded to a follower who defended her, clarifying that her remarks were not aimed at K Michelle. She stated, “Absolutely not. I mentioned a few artists. I showed respect to Beyonce before shifting focus to country music in a positive light. There are individuals I choose not to address or mention, employing shade to avoid unnecessary drama. Where was all this discussion when my song topped the charts? I focus on my work and stay out of drama.” Tamar then directly addressed K Michelle, stating, “I wasn’t referring to you. If I were, I’d have mentioned your name. I was talking about my experience with certain black country music that didn’t resonate with me. I wish you success in your future endeavors. I only engage in conflict with negativity. End of story.”
While some argued that Tamar’s remarks weren’t aimed at K Michelle since she wasn’t mentioned directly, Phil Thornton, one of the “We Sound Crazy” podcast hosts, stepped in to defend Tamar, suggesting that the media was fostering unnecessary rivalry between artists. However, others contend that Tamar’s comments were inappropriate regardless of the target, as shading any black country artist was deemed tactless and uncalled for. Critics pointed out Tamar’s tendency to throw shade unnecessarily and noted that the interviewer didn’t prompt her to critique specific artists within the genre. Many felt that the interview could have been a platform to promote positivity within the country music realm, but Tamar chose to inject negativity, despite her denial of targeting K Michelle.
“I can’t confirm if Tamar was referring to K Michelle, but Michelle swiftly challenged Tamar’s response, asserting her stance firmly. Michelle implied that Tamar’s intentions were transparent—to cast aspersions while avoiding accountability. In her response to Tamar’s denial of targeting her, Michelle wrote, ‘I won’t dignify this with a response. Tamar knows exactly what she’s doing. This has been going on for months, even years. It’s time to put an end to it. She repeatedly drags me into her drama, throws shade, then plays the victim. I refuse to engage any longer. It’s tiresome, but it ends now. While I can endure negativity, incessant provocation, especially during public appearances, is unacceptable.’ Additionally, Michelle hinted at possessing undisclosed information about Tamar, cautioning her against persisting with indirect insults and provocations. ‘There’s no justification for your continued passive-aggressive behavior. It seems you thrive on attention, even if it’s through negativity and shade. Focus on your talents, not on drama. It’s a lesson I’ve learned and benefitted from. I have every right to defend myself and to grow weary of your antics. I now publicly declare, ‘Leave me alone or face consequences.’ I stand by that, and perhaps you should consider it too. You’re nine years my senior; lead by example. Stop playing the victim. Enough.’”
Tamar has remained silent in response to K Michelle’s claim that she was targeting her, but let’s delve into this. Do you think Tamar’s comment about “bad black country singers” was a subtle dig at K Michelle, or is K Michelle perhaps reading too much into it? Now, Kay’s threat to end Tamar with a screenshot has piqued curiosity. What exactly does she have in mind to expose? Come on, K Michelle, give us a clue! Share your thoughts in the comments below. Oh, the suspense!
