I, Whitney!
Whack on crack?
Whitney Houston is losing her battle with drugs. A year ago, almost to this day, I published a despairing post to this effect. She manifested the tell-tale ravages of drug abuse on her face and in her voice. I lamented her cracked-out look. I also derided her fatuous denials about using drugs.
Of course, there was that interview with Diane Sawyer. It was for ABC’s Primetime and aired on December 4, 2002. It featured the most infamous denial in US history:
First of all, let’s get one thing straight. Crack is cheap. I make too much money to ever smoke crack. Let’s get that straight. Okay? We don’t do crack. We don’t do that. Crack is whack.
Sister-in-law Tina tells all
Now comes the publication of a “Less-Than-Zero” eyewitness account of Whitney’s relapse into crack hell. The eyewitness is no less a person than her sister-in-law, husband Bobby’s sister Tina. And it speaks volumes that Tina herself is a recovering crack addict.
Late last year, Whitney seemed on the path to recovery. Her mentor, Clive Davis, had fans cheering her on in February. That’s because he announced that Whitney would release a new album by “years end.” Moreover, she looked beautiful again at BET’s 25th Anniversary Show in October.
Unfortunately, she never released that album. And, given the way Whitney looks today, it’s easy to understand why. No family intervention or stint in drug rehab was sufficient to keep her away from drugs. Now I fear Whitney’s living hell will get much worse before it gets better. That’s if it ever does.
Tina’s motive might seem obvious. But bear in mind that it takes a crackhead to know one. So don’t be too quick to dismiss her account. Besides, Whitney and Bobby aired much of the dirty laundry Tina is airing on their self-destructive reality TV show.
I’m an attorney. I know to libelous gossip when I read it. However, I also know the truth is an absolute defense against defamation.
That’s why, as libelous as Tina’s account is, I have no doubt Whitney will not sue.
Kathy says
Poor Whitney. I think all we can do is pray. She’s gone. Boy you sure are right because I always thought Bobby was dragging her down.
Anonymous says
I would not be so quick to lay this on Bobby Brown. The two of them are more alike that the public ever wanted to realize. This is due in part to the different type of music that they produced. But the battle with drug abuse, particularly crack, is devastating. God grant her strength…
Rage….
Lisa says
“Poor Whitney”? Puhleeeze!
That girl had the world in the palm of her hands. Little did we know she was just a street ho. Hell, Bobby Brown was too good fo her.
Anonymous says
This is devastating news. Whitney Houston is at the top of my list of favourite singers. I look at the pictures you posted and it’s still almost inconceivable what she has become. She has such amazing talent and it’s just hearbreaking that she is doing this to herself. I believe that while there is life there is still hope. I hope she can get off this destructive path that she has taken.
Im Rick James Bench says
I have to admit the scaring the kids without the teefusses had me in knots…but I stopped laughing. It is amazing to me how someone so gifted, and that once meant so much to so many people, (and still does) could continue on in such a downward spiral! Lisa, I can understand your disbelief, but not your anger. How many of us, or our loved ones, do things that we know we shouldn’t be doin’ everyday? I agree the scale to which she has let herself go… it’s friggin’ outta control!!! (if true) and it appears to be. Bless You Whitney, I hope you can save yourself (or someone who loves you steps in and takes some much needed action) before it is too late! I will always remember you at your BEST, “One Moment In Time” was about the only song playing on the radio around the time of my highschool graduation. When at your best, you’re a megastar, very few could even hope to get close. Forget American Idol, okay?
Lay that -ish down girl, a lot of people still love you. You ain’t doing it JUST TO YOU, YOU ARE DOING IT TO THE KIDS, & YOUR FAMILY, & US… all of your fans.
God Bless Ya. –IRJB
dalchia kim booysen says
i love whitney she made an awsum cum back