Our Generations Diana Ross, Beyonce Knowles!

I remember the first time I heard Beyonce sing. It was several years ago and at that time she was in the group we all know "Destiny's Child." I must say that although the song was catchy and the girls were fly, I wasn't a fan. Later on the group wen on to create smash hits topping the charts and winning award after award. As their music grew, I felt like I was growing with them.

I've been privileged and I mean that, PRIVILEGED to have met Beyonce several times. I remember once when I was in Hawaii with my family and friend on vacation and while at the pool I got a call from my good friend Choreographer/Dancer Tyrell Washington. He asked me if I wanted to see the show (The Beyonce Experience) in Nashville the next day! Since it was late notice and poor timing, I PACKED MY MOTHERFUCKING BAGS AND HIT IT TO NASHVILLE, TENNESEE!

My family was immediately shocked that I was flying all 4 of us out there, but hell, wouldn't you?! I stopped at the airport in Honolulu and bought her a lay (those flowers you put around your neck). They were real pretty too like a purplish and white. Anyhow, we got drunk on the plane and arrived that morning. After a shopping spree we went to the show and afterwards, there she was! Although I didn't get to talk to her this time, she allowed only my little brother who wasn't a Beyonce believer to go and she her. When he came back he was mezmorized by her natural beauty.

There are many more Beyonce stories that I have but I'll save those for later. All I can say is that if the saying "you are defined by who you surround yourself with" is true, BEYONCE is the best. Her staff, dancers, and band members that are my friends Ty Hunter, Kim Burse, Tyrell Washington, Divinity, Nikki, Bibi, etc are all amazing people. I mean A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

I can't wait to see the show this year and if I get backstage again (which I'm hoping I will) I'll try to bring as much exclusive footage as possible. Until then recognize, this is our Diana Ross and we should revel in this experience for as long as we can because when our kids are older they'll be talking about her too!