A couple of days ago I received an e-mail from somebody claiming to be close to the Knowles camp, telling me that Matthew has been making threats to BET, saying that if Letoya performs at the BET awards then Beyonce won't. I thought about posting it but because I didn't have any proof I decided not to, and instead I sent it over to the Destiny's Child Rumours blog who post a lot more rumour posts than I do. Well since I did that not one but TWO sources (one that works at BET) have confirmed to me that this is true, and now other websites have started running the story so I thought I'd publish the original e-mail for you all to see. I promised the person I wouldn't reveal certain things so forgive the censoring of the e-mail.

"I work for XXXXX. I just want to share something with you because maybe you can help by spreading the word. So even though XXXX XXXX XXXXX... I love LeToya Luckett. Now Matthew made XXXXX threaten BET to remove Beyonce from the BET Awards line-up if LeToya were to perform on that same stage that same night. It is sad to say but I think XXXXX will win over LeToya's management because Beyonce is a guarantee to bring the ratings up for the show. In business we have to deal with shady politics but this is going too far. All I want is both girls to perform. Between me and you the thing is that I'm sure of is that even if BET wouldn't bend over (which I doubt) he would get Beyonce out there at the last minute. He's just trying to intimidate BET. Anyway now you know, deal with this info the best way you can."

SMH. This doesn't surprise me one bit and I'm almost wishing I had run this as soon as I got it, but I only told a few people because I was waiting to get some more reliable sources to confirm it. Obviously we still don't know if this is 100% true, but I think it's for real. Matthew really is the sneakiest snake in the business and I'm so glad that Kelly finally woke up to herself and escaped his clutches. Matthew exploited his own daughter Beyonce at the expense of the other DC girls, and in my opinion he turned Bey into a soulless work-a-holic. This is really bad for Letoya and I hope now that this news is out that BET don't give in to his demands because Letoya is an amazing talent who deserves a chance to shine.

UPDATE

This rumour is 100% true. I just had direct contact with a 100% airtight source that confirmed it and much more. The stans will say I'm making this up but I'm putting my stamp on this, it's completely accurate.

http://www.sohh.com

musicjunky318 said:

Im 100% not shocked, he has done many things with getting people "kicked off" labels, shows and having certain albums shelved till his daughter was out.

Ooooh, I can't wait this year's gonna be good.

I heard LeToya was like "ain't nobody gonna tell me what to do!"

This could be rich!

Well if he is able to pull this off than shame on BET not that i respect them anymore anyway, but something like this is a nail in the coffin for them. And trust me you didnt need a CONFIRMED source because everyone has been dropping hints to this for years now and slowly but surely peeps have been coming around. BUT sorry to say this isnt anything new, the likes of Berry Gordy and other moguls at labels have done this

Timmy84 said:

God willing I'll be at the rehearsals with a bucket o' popcorn.

lastdecember said:

Matthew definitely is a modern day Gordy or Joe Jackson type. I wonder if this will bring backlash upon Beyonce.

Matthew needs to sit somewhere! Hopefully LeToya don't back down but i have a strong feeling since BET loves to kiss Beyonce ass, LeToya won't be able to peform.

but then why did Kelly and Beyonce perform together at the 2007 awards? That was an awesome performance

I hope they boo Beyonce just for Mathew's sake, dirty crook.

Timmy84 said:

They are not gully enough.

tamewar said:

But one can only wish!

No one will boo Beyonce, she is a threat now cause she performed for Obama. The only thing that can bring her down is a sex scandal.

alphastreet said:

Threat to who?

tamewar said:

Herself?

I just mean that maybe she's seen as a powerful celeb just cause she sang for Obama, although I don't think she's special or unique personally.

alphastreet said:

ARETHA sung at the actual inauguration for Obama, Beyonce did it at the ball, that's a downside, lol.

true but Beyonce got more headlines cause she's younger and not a big banana-face

I was so wrong for that

alphastreet said:

Yes you are. Respect the queen or she'll slap you with her tit.

Timmy84 said:

Everyone perform From Alicia to Jamie foxx it wasn't even a big deal.

This just makes me wonder who else we WEREN'T seeing every time we saw Beyonce perform (or release an album).

Cinnie said:

The other two aka The Back-up

tamewar said:

Exactly, Mary J. even performed on that shit. She performed in the pre-inaugural, lol.

It just so happens that the moment Beyonce had that "big" moment that she would still ruffle feathers with you-know-who.

tamewar said:

AKA the millennium FAKE Supremes.
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tamewar said:

Kelly has the MOST gorgeous skin EVAH my lord.

Harlepolis said:

She was always the prettiest member of the group to me. I never get the big idea about Beyonce anyways in the looks department. I'm glad Kelly finally left Mathew though. That dude had a fucking stranglehold on her. Kinda reminds you of Berry & Mary Wilson, doesn't it?
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Timmy84 said:

We need to have a "What is Aretha Franklin and Patti Labelle hiding in their bras?" thread

Timmy84 said:

I think LeToya was the finest of them all

Timmy84 said:

Yep she is but too bad she is such a push-over ala Mary Wilson to know this. Mary also was the prettiest.