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Even after a week it aired, the TLC story is still ringing bells throughout the media world.

 

After stating her peace via Twitter the day before (and after) the movie aired, Pebbles has now released an official statement.  The statement summarizes how she ultimately felt about her portrayal in the film. Pebbles claims that none of the character traits shown in the TLC story were true. Therefore, she’s in the process of filing a lawsuit against Chilli, T-Boz and VH1 on the basis of defamation.

 

First I want to thank all of you for the well wishes and prayers. I apologize for the delay in responding to the movie, but I wanted to gather my thoughts. I have always been a private person and this unprovoked attack has been extremely upsetting to me and my family. I have needed time to spend with my family and for personal reflection.

 

The movie contains many false and defamatory statements and scenes about me. Please know that I have never cheated or mislead anyone. I will defend my reputation, accomplishments, and character. My attorney is in the process of demanding a retraction of the false and defamatory statements and scenes about me from VH1.

 

My silence has empowered individuals looking for a payday at my expense. I have held my peace for 20 years and it’s time the truth comes out. I will be sharing my story in the appropriate venue at the appropriate time. With all my heart I thank you for your faithful support.

 

I am extremely proud of the success and massive accomplishments of TLC—the group I discovered, managed, and mentored. I helped push open doors for TLC and other women in this male dominated industry. My sacrifices ultimately opened the door for not only a new wave of female performers in this industry but also a new generation of female executives. That backdrop makes the movie extremely personally upsetting to me.

 

Many speculate that Pebbles real encourgement for filing a lawsuit is due to money.  After being portrayed as a selfish, mean, and greedy b–ch on the movie, a lawsuit continues to shine a poor light on her character.  Also to add fuel to the fire, she has also been quoted to have said she’s suing Left-Eye too.  SMH.  Even if she’s owed money from Left-Eye’s estate, the fact that she’s suing a deceased person is plain old foul.

 

Could T-Boz and Chilli’s portrayal of Pebbles be a lie?  None of us really know the truth because we were not there.  But the girls accusations against Pebbles and L.A. Reid isn’t nothing we haven’t heard already. TLC has been talking about their unfair dealings for years. So, it is strange how Pebbles chose this moment to sue them?  And let’s not forget poor Toni Braxton.  She got screwed over for millions while being a top-selling female R&B artist signed to LaFace Records.  We can’t possibly forget that!

 

So who’s lying here?  Or who simply just can’t fathom having their image destroyed by a single movie?