{"id":21435,"date":"2026-07-29T23:42:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T18:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=21435"},"modified":"2026-07-29T23:42:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T18:42:44","slug":"letoya-lucketts-former-manager-alleges-someone-tried-to-ban-her-solo-debut-song-torn-from-radio-20-years-ago-destinys-childs-former-manager-mathew-knowles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=21435","title":{"rendered":"Letoya Luckett\u2019s Former Manager Alleges Someone Tried To Ban Her Solo Debut Song \u201cTorn\u201d From Radio 20 Years Ago; Destiny\u2019s Child\u2019s Former Manager Mathew Knowles Seemingly Reacts With Video Of DC5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:default1=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodunlocked.com\/tag\/destinys-child\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Destiny\u2019s Child<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s former manager <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodunlocked.com\/tag\/mathew-knowles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mathew Knowles<\/a><\/strong> is seemingly reacting with a video of DC5 after <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodunlocked.com\/tag\/letoya-luckett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letoya Luckett<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s former manager claimed someone tried to ban her solo debut song, \u201cTorn,\u201d from radio 20 years ago. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodunlocked.com\/jordin-sparks-letoya-luckett-erica-campbell-davido-and-more-fight-back-against-dei-criticism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jordin Sparks, LeToya Luckett, Erica Campbell, Davido, And More Fight Back Against DEI Criticism<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Saturday (July 25), Luckett <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DbOo27UFNCk\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">celebrated<\/a> the 20th anniversary of her self-titled debut album. After dropping on July 25, 2006, the album hit #1 on the Billboard 200 as of August 12, 2006.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While celebrating 20 years of \u2018<em>Letoya<\/em>,\u2019 the 45-year-old singer went live with fans on her Instagram. During the live, she ended up bringing on <strong>Dave Young<\/strong>, whom she described as her \u201csilent partner who had the biggest voice\u201d on her debut album. She said, \u201cHe was my coach, friend, and confidant who helped me find my sound and my voice for my debut album. He\u2019s the voice on \u2018Torn.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shortly after, Luckett welcomed on <strong>Terry Ross<\/strong>, who helped develop her sound\u00a0 and brought her to Capitol Records. He ended up becoming her road manager.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodunlocked.com\/destinys-child-releasing-new-music-for-30th-anniversary-in-next-30-days-mathew-knowles-teases-2-potential-albums-missy-elliott-feature-and-beyonces-new-album\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Destiny\u2019s Child Releasing New Music For 30th Anniversary \u2018In Next 30 Days,\u2019 Mathew Knowles Teases 2 Potential Albums, Missy Elliott Feature, And Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s New Album<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-letoya-luckett-s-former-road-manager-alleges-someone-tried-to-ban-her-solo-breakout-song-torn-from-radio-20-years-ago\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">LeToya Luckett\u2019s Former Road Manager Alleges Someone Tried To Ban Her Solo Breakout Song \u201cTorn\u201d From Radio 20 Years Ago<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the three reminisced and celebrated 20 years since Luckett\u2019s solo debut, Ross recalled how difficult it was to break her. Despite Luckett having success with Destiny\u2019s Child, Ross alleged they \u201cfought through a lot of f**king hate.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He repeatedly said, \u201cIt was a lot.\u201d Luckett agreed and quickly disclaimed, \u201cI can\u2019t really speak on it.\u201d Ross recalled, \u201cWhen your record went to radio, there was a call put in that [said,] \u2018If you play that record, you won\u2019t get no more records from this group.\u2019\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luckett said, \u201cI was not privy to that information. But you know? To God be the glory.\u201d Ross continued, \u201cThat record fought through that. There was hate. There was a mandate called up to the radio stations: \u2018Do not play that record.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodunlocked.com\/letoya-luckett-reveals-she-was-homeless-after-being-released-from-destinys-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letoya Luckett Reveals She Was Homeless After Being Released From Destiny\u2019s Child<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-letoya-luckett-s-former-road-manager-alleges-sean-garrett-refused-to-work-with-former-destiny-s-child-singer-after-paying-him-20k\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">LeToya Luckett\u2019s Former Road Manager Alleges Sean Garrett Refused To Work With Former Destiny\u2019s Child Singer After Paying Him $20K<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Luckett visibly appeared uncomfortable with the conversation and wanting to dead the topic, Ross continued to share another instance of \u201chate\u201d and obstacles faced trying to break her solo debut.  Ross recalled an alleged incident with songwriter <strong>Sean Garrett<\/strong>. Ross said, \u201cAnd you knew this one too, Toya.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With an uncomfortable smile on her face, she blurted, \u201cI don\u2019t know if I want to know anything else. No, don\u2019t tell me. It\u2019s [been] 20 years. Everybody\u2019s healed.\u201d Ross persisted, \u201cRemember when songwriters were getting paid? We sent a certain writer $20,000 to do a record. Remember?\u201d Luckett\u2019s eyes got wide as if to signal to Ross to stop talking and move on. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodunlocked.com\/destinys-child-releasing-new-music-for-30th-anniversary-in-next-30-days-mathew-knowles-teases-2-potential-albums-missy-elliott-feature-and-beyonces-new-album\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Destiny\u2019s Child Releasing New Music For 30th Anniversary \u2018In Next 30 Days,\u2019 Mathew Knowles Teases 2 Potential Albums, Missy Elliott Feature, And Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s New Album<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He still continued, \u201cYou don\u2019t remember? I\u2019ll say the n***a name. Sean Garrett.\u201d Luckett shouted, \u201cOk! We\u2019re saying names.\u201d She directed a message to Young, \u201cDave! How do we get him off?!\u201d They all start laughing and Young said, \u201cIt\u2019s supposed to be a celebration.\u201d Ross continued to said, \u201cNo. I\u2019m just saying how dope you had to be and how dope these records had to be to break through.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He continued to share this alleged story about Garrett claiming he \u201ccouldn\u2019t do the record\u201d despite being paid $20K. As Ross continued to share the story, Luckett chimed in and praised Garrett for being an incredible writer and friend. She continued to recall having her own meeting with Garrett and him telling her the reason why he declined to work with. She said they talked through things and 20 years later everyone is good.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodunlocked.com\/destinys-child-reunites-for-beyonces-final-cowboy-carter-show-in-las-vegas-jay-z-and-blue-ivy-also-tear-down-the-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Destiny\u2019s Child Reunites For Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s Final \u2018Cowboy Carter\u2019 Show In Las Vegas, JAY-Z And Blue Ivy Also Tear Down The House<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-mathew-knowles-seemingly-reacts-to-letoya-luckett-s-former-manager-alleging-someone-tried-to-ban-torn-from-radio-20-years-ago\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mathew Knowles Seemingly Reacts To LeToya Luckett\u2019s Former Manager Alleging Someone Tried To Ban \u201cTorn\u201d From Radio 20 Years Ago<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Days after Letoya Luckett\u2019s IG Live, her former manager, Mathew Knowles, seemingly reacted. While taking to his Instagram feed on Tuesday (July 28), he shared a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DbVr-YaxZsU\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video<\/a> of all members of Destiny\u2019s Child, including the founding members (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodunlocked.com\/tag\/beyonce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beyonc\u00e9 Knowles<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodunlocked.com\/tag\/kelly-rowland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kelly Rowland<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodunlocked.com\/tag\/latavia-roberson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LaTavia Roberson<\/a><\/strong>, Letoya Luckett) plus latecomer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodunlocked.com\/tag\/michelle-williams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michelle Williams<\/a><\/strong>. All five women united for the first time at Bey\u2019s Renaissance Tour in Houston, Texas on September 23, 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#Socialites, be sure to check out the post below, then leave us your thoughts in a comment after! <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DbWoYOQEdRt\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Destiny\u2019s Child\u2019s former manager Mathew Knowles is seemingly reacting with a video of DC5 after Letoya Luckett\u2019s former manager claimed someone tried to ban her solo debut song, \u201cTorn,\u201d from radio 20 years ago. 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