Stacy Lattisaw Jackson on Why She Broke Up with Johnny Gill, the BET New Edition Story 

Stacy is classy. She could have told his truth and she didn’t.

Stacy Lattisaw was my Whitney Houston before Whitney!! Loved her voice and songs!!! Miss you Stacy!! I still listen to your old songs!!!

I have not seem Stacy Lattisaw in years. I enjoyed this interview. I am happy she found happiness in her life.

She knew his truth, and did what she was supposed to do. Leave him to his true self.

She is a beautiful person and an awesome singer. And she doesn't owe any an explanation.

It's none of our business why they broke up. These people need to get their own lives and focus on that.

This is how things get distorted. Johnny Gill never said Stacy or her Mom was racist. He stated in interviews that management personnel told him that her mother didn’t like the fact that he was dark skin. Now she may not have said or thought that but the point is Johnny never accused Stacy of anything and on this interview the host continued to push the false narrative.

Thank you for this interview. She said ALOT without verbally revealing why she left him alone. I think most of us can put 2 and 2 together. I hope she's doing well and that Johnny is more careful with what he "chooses" to reveal bout folks.

I love 💕 Stacey, always kept her reputation and character upright.

2023 i still listen to Stacy Lattisaw ❤ her

She’s a woman of class.!

5:42 - "Hurt people hurt people." So true!

It was refreshing to see a decent Lady address this issue and take the high road doing it.

Stacy is lying. I remember years ago Stacy did an interview, Where "she" said (Her Mother) was a colorist and hated being around dark skin people (Even though Stacy's mother is black herself). Her mother didn't want Jonny singing with Stacy because she felt (Jonny) being very dark skin would hurt Stacy's career. Look up the interview... That's what Stacy said. Now, years later Stacy is changing the story. Colorism and Racism are two totally different things.

She is a classy lady. Listening to her and "reading between the lines" u can deduce why She broke up with Him.

I am just getting to watch this. Stacy, you are the best and you have reinforced my respect for you. "Hurt people, hurt people". What a statement! How true! Thank you for not talking about what led to the breakup. You go girl and stay true to the faith. Best wishes always.

A great person ❤......she didn't want to say that he goes both ways or that he was trying to hide that he was gay.

My family grew up in the same neighborhood as Stacy and her family did and they all said that all of the kids in the hood would be hanging around them cause they would have mad fun in front of their house, the back yard and even in their basement, which is where they used to have talent shows and everybody was treated the same, regardless of their shade. They even said that these allegations about Stacy and her mom being colorist is bull and that mean a lot cause my family are brutally honest people.

Yet, another black woman protecting a black man who does not share that same protection for her. Black women it's ok to defend yourselves by telling the truth. Silence is violence. Suffering in silence means that person will do this again. He recently spoke about the same thing and implied the same thing. Stacy, you need to tell people what really happened and set the record straight

I really like the way she handled this. Stacey you don't owe anyone anything, this is your story. Love, a sista-girl

Great interview. Stacy was raised right. I have always admired her. She is also very talented. It is nice to see she her all grown up and that she still has traces of the sweet girl that was introduced to the world many years ago! I hope she has moved on. Her fans don't care about Johnny Gill's accusations.

Now that's a woman with integrity.

Don’t think they would have dated to begin with if skin color was an issue 🤷🏽‍♀️

I met New Edition twice, both times Bobby and Ralph were the most down to Earth guys and literally talked with my buddies and me for half an hour. Ron shucked my hand and greeted people whereas Mike, Johnny and Ricky appeared a bit hierarchical; now I’m not saying they owed us anything, especially after a show, however, if my band mates are greeting and meeting I think I would do so as well. Nevertheless, they put on the best performance ever.

A true woman of God he will bless you and defend you. I understand sometimes the movies will embellish the truth but sometimes you have to say at what cost. Stacey you're right forgive and let God handle your press release.

Is she Stacy Lattissaw herself? Woooow, she's beautiful (with respect)!!!

I'm not saying she isn't telling the truth but come on yall, we can't totally dismiss what either are saying. It's not like colorism isn't real in our community especially in the 80s and 90s.

The truth is she broke off the relationship because Johnny Gill was going in through the out door! Good move baby girl; it’s dangerous out here! But dude’s lifestyle choices will come to the light of day. Just like Dwight Howard…

Why does Stacy Lattisaw have to explain and defend the reason why she broke up with Johnny Gill was NOT because he was dark-skinned. When Johnny Gill so clearly demonstrates his “preference” for only dating light-skinned women. Double standards.

Stacy thank you so much for all the memories of your beautiful songs.

Stacy is such a class act but I think we all KNOW what she was hinting at 😏🌈🏳️‍🌈

Love me some Stacy, Her mother may have said what she felt considering she's from that generation of lighter old school folks who were cursed with that color struck disease and Stacy wasn't aware of it.

This is so discouraging. Why do people feel entitled to every aspect of people's personal lives. This really is none of anyone's business. They were young and in love at one point in their lives let it be what it was leave people alone.

Mrs Stacy Lattissaw you don't need to explain yourself to no one about what on between you and boogie and your past is your past God bless 🙏 🙌 ❤

If people are smart we know why Stacy lattisaw broke off the relationship with Johnny Gill. she made a decision in her career not to sell her soul for fortune and fame and he did.

The fact she has to explain this is crazy

Johnny Gill recently revealed in an interview to say it was Henry Allen (president of Cotillion Records), who imposed the colorism rumor thing in his ears. If so, yes, it's a "defamation of character" for sure. Johnny Gill himself admitted feeling hurt and angry after hearing rumors of being "gay." He added to say if someone were to say to his face it would be a serious issue for them. Bless Stacy for her humble reaction against what was put out there against her and her mother. "Humility comes before honor."

Stacy - one of my all-time favorite artists!!

They were younger than, and she need not to explain herself about her younger years. I remember Mrs. Stacey Lattisaw at the age of 14, I believe... when she came to Baltimore for a show. I kinda enjoyed her music back then... "Love on a two way street" one of my favorite songs! That's when I thought I was in love 💕😘 😭 😊

Colorism is not the same as racism.

Stacy!!!! Girl!!! I needed to hear that! Vengeance is mine said the Lord! Hallelujah!!! Thank you father god!!! ❤️

Stacy is a class act. I can tell you because I saw her perform at Tomorrowland in Disneyland back in the 80s and I think she had appendicitis at the time because she was holding her side the entire time. She finished her show anyway. Being mixed race I can tell you that racism is also prevalent within your own race depending on your shade of color. It's just a fact. I stumbled across this video and I'm so happy to see Stacy after so long. Bless you Sweetheart.

After all these years… she’s married to someone else and had a whole life. They were kids then so who cares why they broke up now??? Geez

She sure did break dance around the reason she broke up with him 😂

I was thee BIGGEST Stacy fan I still am. She is beautiful elegant pretty and that smile is absolutely mesmerizing. She is still my favorite female singer of all time.

Hurt people hurt people -

From what I can remember they were very young. Who really cares why they broke up? If Johnny felt it was colorism, that's what he felt. It's not like like doesn't happen.

I didn’t watch the Biopic for New Edition and Stacy doesn’t owe anything or anyone an explanation for breaking off a relationship

In Johnny's recent Vlad interview, he is saying the record company execs implied that her mother felt he was too dark skinned and she didn't want to risk getting her daughter pregnant during the height of her career. He never said that Stacy or her mother told him this directly. He was just saying what he heard from the execs.

Her husband of 25 years is as dark as Johnny Gill. What a jerk for accusing her. Stacy is a class act and always will be!

Colorism was very prevalent in the DC/MD area, even up until the 80s and 90s. There's a few families here that were famously all light skinned and shunned and even disowned members who brought home, much less married anyone below a certain shade. You generally didnt meet any dark skinned or even brown Proctors, Swanns, Queens etc until the mid 80s or 90s.

Not bad looking for 56!

She doesn't need to say way they broke up, but she should concretely say the words "It was not due to colorism." I think she missed a great opportunity here.

Johnny's alright. He's very happy in his arrangement with Eddie Murphy.

The kept it classy and moving on… I respect her and still love her music.. it gave the 80s teens vibe and memories that will last forever

Stacy is my God mother very very honest person and her mother nursed me by the way my father is blacker than black and loved us deeply don’t believe the hype ….❤

It had nothing to do with his color, she pretty much just told everybody without telling everybody, do the math ppl 1+1=2

Reggie Wright jr just said in a interview last week that johnny gill and eddie Murphy were a secret gay couple and that jg is on the downlow.

I have much respect for Stacey & Johnny , I grew up in the South in those days light skinned parents didn’t want their children to mix with dark skinned children but when their children grew up to make decisions for themselves most of them chose a dark skin person, that’s how it was; yes it was plenty of racism between black people , Not speaking of Stacey or Johnny they were very young too young to be in a serious relationship anyway ( my opinion )❤❤

I heard Johnny may be gay. I’m wondering if that centers around the reason why Stacy broke it off.

Why would she even be expected to explain why she left him who gives a shit? People always secretly try to find the "uh oh? in order to gossip and destroy Black Men. Kudo's for keeping her mouth shut about it. They want to hear that he is gay, or a cheater and so on. At the end of the day, she is not racist and that is all you need to know about it.

It sounds like she's protecting his true sexual orientation. Rumor has it that he's gay.

We love you always Stacy! BIG FAN

Stacy seem to be kind hearted person . There are many colorist in all families . For example my grandmother is light skinned and she has her good ways . But you go to her house , you never see pictures of dark skin people on her living room wall . It's all light or fair skinned people on her wall . The dark skinned people pictures either be in her bedroom or in guest room . I know from experience , I visit her now & then but also keep my distance . Many people see that about her .

The answer is in her answer!

Perhaps she just wasn't in love with him in that way...That is very possible..They had been good friends for so long and they really know alot about each other....Maybe She just wanted to have the great friendship they share and not a romance.. People just thought that colorism must have played a part in their breakup..Because she was very light and he was dark skinned. It's good that she had her say on the matter.. She has been happily married for a long time..

I grew up with Stacy, and still got her first 2;and third albums.

Staci lattisaw is a class act... but I don't have anything but love for Johnny, he didn't sell his soul.... Stacie does not discriminate based on color... she's a real one (70% of other folks are not... including black folks).... I do believe Johnny qas pitching for the other team though

Growing up in Public School , later years, you did not mess with Stacy or Tooty❤❤❤

Being COLOR STRUCK isn’t racism!!! You can be color struck as a teenager & change as you mature!!! She’s in her feelings. It’s ok. It’s NOT racism cuz black ppl can’t be racist!! You don’t control where ppl can go or do! That’s racism. Having a preference for mates isn’t racist!

Most Black redbone females light dark Skin Brother's that goes both ways

Stacy made some classic slow jams!!!!!! Sweep this drama under the rug!!!!!!!!

Peace be still, Sis❤

This WOMAN is a true woman of GOD this alone speaks volumes of her LOVE of GOD. Enjoy your NOW HUSBAND and family and keep being YOU .

Stacey it's nothing personally toward you because I don't even know you to have anything against you . You also don't owe any one anything .

I love Stacy. She was Johnny's beard though.

Truly, neither one of them, owe us, anything. Yes, colorism, existed/exists. Bobby Brown stated the same about Janet and her father. We all see/know, Janet was with Jermaine, almost a decade. Was willing/waiting, to marry and bare his children. I am a proud, chocolate woman and I experience colorism, more, than racism, EVERYday. It's a taboo subject within our communities because we have no 'reason'/'season', for it, we simply, quiet as kept, loathe, ourselves.

I love her❤️ Stay true to yourself Stacey. I listened to perfect combination all day today. No relationship is "perfect" and people should respect your decision and your answers to their nosey a$$ questions.

Stacy was accused of being the worst kind of racist, against her own race. She took the high road and decided to remain silent about the reason for the break up. It's not something that I would do because that racist allegation is serious so I would have revealed the real reason for the break up. Maybe she is saving it to include in a possible tell all book deal.

Those two know truth and both have their sides so who’s to say who’s right

He was not considerate of her feelings, when he added that in the script. She should have just told the world why they broke up. It was a break-up, we all have gone through them. Well, obviously it must be serious, so I will speculate. Shame on you Johnny!

Nobody is perfect Johnny is a good man he will make it right pray for him

Over everything, the biopic didnt have to mention it at all, they were looking to create a storyline of Johnny Gill in the New Edition group, but they should have given us a different story, NOT HIM AND HIS CONNECTION WITH STACY LATTISAW. Writers could have completely and undeniably avoided, and they could have mentioned more about why Johnny Gill even became a candidate for New Edition as far as his prior music career, and they could have even focused on his welcoming to MCA records, that would have been a better storyline and it would have avoided ALL OF THIS REGARDING STACY LATTISAW. In other words, they really, honestly should have kept Stacy Lattisaw name out their mouth. She does deserve for that to be legally amended with recourse.

Couples breakup for all manner of reasons all the time. Even if they stayed together surely they wouldn’t be together after all these years anyway.

We appreciate it to tell you're why you broke up with him.....

She is married to a black man and don't want to tear down her community.......

I would have told why we broke up he lied on her and didn’t care how it made her look.

I hope Staci is not implying that Johnny is gay. She’s saying a lot without saying anything.

I hate "Click Bait"!!!! She did not disclose why she broke up with Johnny Gill so why put that as a title...that's the TRUE disrespect! Wishing Stacy the best😊.

God bless u Stacy…..god got u …….keep taking the high road….u are a woman of substance and character 🙏🏾❤️🌹

He was not giving off straight .... I work with him on love on the elevator ..i was his stand in the music video

Interesting …. In his interview on DJ Vlad I just watched but it just came out around 10-8-2023, he claims that he has taken the position that her and her family never made any such comments or issues but the other folks like I guess industry executives, Henry Allen, etc were making comments… to paraphrase “” one thing I’ve said, that I stand on, even to this day, that she never, her family or mom never said or ….had any indication that he was too dark etc etc “ So maybe he’s trying damage control …

She prolly caught him with a boy lol

Johnny said in an interview that Stacy's folks did not say that directly. He said that head people at the record label said they felt that way.

Big fan of Stacey!!! Im here bec I grew up listening to her music! ohh wiht Johnny Gill too.

I don’t feel like it’s a defamation of character because Johnny never said that neither her nor her mother were racist. What was implied were his feelings. He felt that due to his complexion he believed her mother felt like he was bad for her career. At the end of the day you will aways do what you think is best for your kids in that moment and that doesn’t make her racist it does appear to be a form of colorism. All in all that could’ve just not been what really happened but it doesn’t negate how he felt. His feelings are his. He never flat out called you guy’s racist. Definitely not defamatory in anyway.

This is really sad that in this day and time that Johnny cant be himself and that Stacey thinks that her current husband is dark skin. Her husband is brown. She has a fair complexion, so she may think that.

He didn’t accuse you of anything. The world we live in is crazy… someone can speak their experiences and it’ll always be from their POV. It shouldn’t be a tit for tat. Speak your POV or don’t… but defamation of character?!? Reach

If you read between the lines you can tell why she broke up with him and it did not have nothing to do with his shade of black just like blondes like brunettes, we lighter women really are attracted to darker men and dark men are more attracted to light women and vice versa it's opposites attract SMH the internet really shows how ignorant people really are I believe Stacey I don't believe johnny I also believe she found out he was bi- sexual

Thanks for this.