The show is decent 4 what is is but there is absolutely no REASON 4 this 2 be on TV. It's exploitation 101.
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Graycap23 said:

What makes it expolitation?


I'm really asking a question and not being argumentative.

Rhondab said:

Someone is making big $$ off of what is clearly a disfunctional situation. Why not handle this without the TV camaras? There is no reason 4 this 2 be a TV. In addition, Ms. Coles so called talent is very LIMITED.
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Harlepolis said:

I can't help but agree and maybe it is old fashioned, but I would rather be old fashioned than look like some uneducated no-talent person. It's too bad more people don't think this way, but I guess the majority these days want to see people looking like losers and assholes.

Graycap23 said:

Thats what I've been saying all along. This shit has more losses than gains.

And I didn't know that Mario has another show with the same ol' theme

To me this show is about 3 women trying to break destructive cycles, and improve their lives. I think the way that Keysha is using her success as way way to bring her family up with her is actually inspiring.

This season the show isnt so much about her music. Its about her trying to heal her family. I like it.

Its the one 'reality' show that doesnt feel scripted.

Harlepolis said:

Mario does not have a show... he was featured on an episode of Intervention because his mother is addicted to heroin...it was very informative

unkemptpueblo said:

That's how i feel

Rhondab said:

Do what you wanna do!

I cannot support the expolitation of our people in the media. I simply think that there're waaay MORE effective methods than having the camera rolling in the middle of your living room while the whole network cashes in from your personal issues.

But people nowadays love to put a fancy production on things that should be resolved within close ones instead.

Harlepolis said:

Mario had one show in partnership with MTV documenting him trying to get his mother into treatment.

As far as this show is concerned, Keyshia is the executive producer of the show.

It is CLEARLY a dysfunctional situation. i would definitely agree but I just see a difference in watching a process of HEALING vs just glorifying continued abuse.


I think both Mario's show and this show is about the process of trying to heal a family, ghetto or not, out of the pits of addiction.

I'm not some super fan of Keyshias but I'm sympathic to her situation. I think some are so caught up in her being from the hood that they can't see a young woman trying NOT to be caught up in the drugs and some of the lifestyles that kept her family in destructive behaviors. This at the heart of what the show is about.


Lastly, to Empress,



This is really a bit much.

Hell I'm one of the very few that probably wrote Bravo about "Being Bobby Brown". Now that was about making money off of addictive, destructive people for entertainment.


At the end of the day, we all have our own stories and pasts. Some find it therupatic to expose their lives and find some relief in believing that even if one person is helped....its a good thing.

Harlepolis said:

Mario had one show in partnership with MTV documenting him trying to get his mother into treatment.

As far as this show is concerned, Keyshia is the executive producer of the show.

It is CLEARLY a dysfunctional situation. i would definitely agree but I just see a difference in watching a process of HEALING vs just glorifying continued abuse.


I think both Mario's show and this show is about the process of trying to heal a family, ghetto or not, out of the pits of addiction.

I'm not some super fan of Keyshias but I'm sympathic to her situation. I think some are so caught up in her being from the hood that they can't see a young woman trying NOT to be caught up in the drugs and some of the lifestyles that kept her family in destructive behaviors. This at the heart of what the show is about.


Lastly, to Empress,



This is really a bit much.

Hell I'm one of the very few that probably wrote Bravo about "Being Bobby Brown". Now that was about making money off of addictive, destructive people for entertainment.


At the end of the day, we all have our own stories and pasts. Some find it therupatic to expose their lives and find some relief in believing that even if one person is helped....its a good thing.

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Harlepolis said:

Gimme a break Rhonda. The truth is painful at times I know, but it's clear that this is what people want and it's clear that many people are watching this shit are totally entertained by it. They should be reading a book or something instead of wasting their time on shit like this. It reflects the mindset of many people these days and it's sad.
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I understand where you coming from, Rhonda. But I see a different aspect of this.

Lord knows I'm not trying to judge Keyshia or Mario becoz I've seen that mess in a personal close-up,,,,and I've also seen how it got resolved for good.

But hey, I do however believe that different folks with different strokes, what might work for me might not work for the next person.
[Edited 11/29/07 10:46am]

I got a question for those who think the show is pure shit: if you grew up as a foster kid, your mom was in jail for drugs/prostitution/the whole 9, you have a rocky relationship w/ your sister who's been through plenty of madness her damn self - how would you come out of all that?

I can't just dismiss this chick as ghetto & unworthy & leave it @ that. She found a way to make it past obstacles many may have crumbled under. She's trying to stay on the path & get her family healthy - I can't help but respect that despite how I feel about her music. What interests me about the show is not her being an "artist" but her trying to become a better human being...

henree said:

tel me about it. This show is as raw as it gets but i can understand why people find it almost too ghetto to watch. it doesn't show us in a good light if you know what i mean.

CalhounSq said:

Fortunately for me, I didn't grow up this way. I had/have two very responsible, loving parents who did their best for us and sacrificed their own wants and needs for those of their children. They had very little, but we were brought up with morals and a sense of responsibility and self-worth. We were all taught the value of a good education and the importance of staying in school. Today, my siblings and I all have good jobs and decent homes. We are very fortunate, but it started with responsible parenting.

I still believe these kind of shows are nothing but entertainment and exploitation and are there for our amusement only. It's no different that shit like Maury P and Jerry Springer

Empress said:

Basically. The only thing that the show is good for is that it's not insanely crazy as Bobby Brown's show. And yeah Mario's going for similar drama in his show.

Empress said:

Yeah I get why some of you feel that show is "positive" but this shit is something people laugh at. There's not too many people (that I've seen) that are really that sympathetic. They also go "how ignorant that they put this shit on TV". It definitely isn't different from "Maury" and we know some of the people that come on THAT show.

Timmy84 said:

Why you guys keep comparing Mario to Keyshia... Keyshia is a weekly series... Mario had an 1 hour special about him seeking treatment for his mother's addiction and Even with his mother being addicted to Smack... She's nothing like Keyshia's mother and sister
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theAudience said:

you know what? i was thinking about that just last night? why are they gloryfiying gangsters? this is not something that anyone should aspire to be. great, show impressionable children that this is the way to go!

CalhounSq said:

exactly how I feel. instead of looking down on her and being judgmental, why not give her props for trying to change her situation? this girl has been through a lot. how would we deal with her past??

Timmy84 said:

I'm not even sure people are saying it's "positive", but for what it is - slice of life reality show - at least she's doing SOMETHING positive in her life despite the ultra ghetto upbringing. And while I don't necessarily recommend it for everyone I can appreciate some aspects of what she's trying to do.

Graycap23 said:

i hear what you are saying but if she didn't put it out there herself and tried to hide her personal problems someone in the tabloids would have probably found out and printed it in some trashy tabloid and maybe made seem even worse, if possible. i know people don't agree with her putting this out there but at least she has some control by putting it out there herself.

I personally know people that have been through a LOT with their parents, and its having a big impact on them as adults. The way that Keyshia and her family are documenting their struggle/journey(even the counseling piece) may nudge someone else into working through their own mess.

I also think its good for parents to see what can happen to your kid if you're not handeling your biz.

unkemptpueblo said:

But does it need 2 be on TV?

she has a show?

BET is straight up bullshit...I gave up on that channel a long, long time ago...

I've never seen the show.
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that show is a hot ghetto mess america is 2 much in2 sensationalism sum things should b private ur career shouldnt b built on ur private life i always respected prince cuz he kept people out of his life the way it should b .these young wanna bees 2day will do anything 2 b known exposin ya crackhead momma or ya deadbeat dad just 2 get 2 the top

Love the show.


Not even really about Keysha but more her family.