Who knew Kim Burrell had some type of auntie beef with Fantasia?
While speaking in church recently (Yes, shade in church), the 46-year-old singer decided to throw some unwarranted shade at the American Idol winner in an attempt to praise singer Le’Andria Johnson, who is currently in rehab for alcoholism.
“Girl, you got this. You are anointed, you are a chosen of the Lord,” she said of Leandria. “The hand of the Lord is upon your life and you’re such a warrior. I was watching her sing tonight and I was just shaking my head. If they’re going to make a movie about Aretha [Franklin], if they know a real singer they’ll call you. If they want to do Aretha any kind of justice. Now I like Fantasia, but she ain’t no Le’Andria.”
When Burrell said that, the audience chimed in seeming to agree and some groaning disagreeing.
“Why y’all don’t like to tell the truth?” she responded. “Ain’t no way in the world.”
Fantasia hasn’t said anything directed toward Burrell in response. Instead, she posted about a new music video she’s producing alongside photographer and director Derek Blanks. Knowing Fantasia’s usually remains pretty classy, probably won’t say anything about the gospel singer’s comments.
Now let’s talk about the elephant in the room, While Fantasia did sing at Franklin’s funeral and was part of the tribute for her at the Grammys, she wasn’t and isn’t attached to the biopic in the works on the music legend. That role is being filled by Jennifer Hudson… which has been confirmed several times.
Secondly, Burrell’s decision to stand in church and criticize the talents of Fantasia to uplift Le’Andria says more about her than about anyone else that she brought up. What do you guys think about this?
