![]() ![]() I got lucky, I still have all my teeth and most of my hair. One day I found something that temporarily made it go away and I just got lost for a while. I was in a lot of pain, like my whole life, and I never really learned how to process what I feel. To stop that would be to stop living.ĮJ:Like many teens you experimented with drugs and alcohol and it had a real affect on your life, can you share some of that with us?īriana Isaacs:I wouldn’t call it experimenting so much as jumping off the deep end. I don’t know what the future holds and I don’t like to pretend to, but I can guarantee that I will not stop creating. I was completely uncomfortable the whole time and it probably shows in many of the scenes.ĮJ: You are an amazing artist! How did that talent develop and what do you see for the future with your work?īriana Isaacs:I’ve been creating since I could talk. I’m getting used to the cameras, but it’s not easy. I don’t ever want work to feel like work. We shall see, I guess.ĮJ: Are you used to the cameras following you yet and how does it feel being the star that you set out to be?īriana Isaacs:I actually never set out to be a star! I just wanted passive income. While filming though, my whole world kinda fell apart, piece by piece so it probably makes for good entertainment. I was actually supposed to be on a different show, don’t know how much I can say about it as it’s still in the works, but I felt comfortable with the producers so I agreed. As I favor to my friend I agreed to go on the interview and while there, they sold me a dream. I had previously turned down several offers from various realities shows, because that was never something I cared to do. ![]() ![]() But again, I never understood society.ĮJ: Switching gears, talk to us about the process how did you first hear that you would be on the show Growing Up Hip-Hop and what was your response?īriana Isaacs:Honestly, a good friend of mine called me one day and asked me to interview. Or even better: report on how to fix these problems. Kendu Isaacs Asking For $130K A Month In Spousal SupportĮJ: What is the one thing you want everybody to know about your family that they should be reporting on?īriana Isaacs:I think everyone should be reporting on things that matter: that plastic pit in the ocean, the alarming rate of children with cancers, air and water pollution. They were together for 17 years, he managed her career, I don’t understand why everyone is acting like he’s not entitled to normal alimony or maintenance. (Laughs) Like he’s begging for money out of nowhere. I think that it’s interesting to me how people talk about my father like he never did anything. It used to really bother me that I wasn’t receiving the support I felt I should from my father with my own endeavors but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and hopefully smarter.ĮJ: Your dad and step mom are really heavy in media right now, do you think that the media is blowing it up and treating your family unfairly?īriana Isaacs:Maybe this is some grand life lesson from the Universe… for the both of them. I never really know what it is that people expect of me before they interact with me, but I always get a surprised reaction. Blige, is it hard to live up to the expectations the industry must have for you?īriana Isaacs:Absolutely. Make sure to check out the exclusive sneak peek below and tune in tomorrow to see how this will all play out.EJ:Being the daughter of record industry executive, Kendu Isaacs, and step-daughter of Mary J. Will this dinner party end with a happy ending or a scream fest? Referring to the drink in Briana’s hand during her speech, he continued, “So people could be like, yeah I understand and respect that you said that sober because people say anything drunk.”īoogie and Briana have definitely had their issues this season, more recently with him not standing up for her when Sam and Egypt dragged her name through the mud. “When people know you drink a lot, you should articulate how you feel sober,” Boogie tells producers in a confessional. ![]() As someone who has gone to rehab and struggled with substance abuse, he’s recognizing those same traits in Briana. Laughing, Briana responds, “Boogie, I’ll throw this f*****g drink at you right now.” Boogie’s concern continues to grow for Brianaīoogie’s concerns are only continuing to grow for his friend. “We love you Bree, don’t worry,” Boogie tells her sarcastically from the audience. It’s clear this part of the speech wasn’t received well. While Briana was vulnerable with her explanation, to the group’s surprise, she ended the speech making sure everyone knew exactly how she felt, “I want to set the record straight, kiss my m***********g a**, I’m working on my s**t but I’m not gon change.” ![]()
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