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Todrick Hall Called Out by Former Dancer for Colorism and Outstanding Debts

Published
2 years agoon
“He is talented indeed, but that talent is squandered by coonery.” Twitter tea is piping hot with details about what it’s truly like to work with Todrick Hall. The multi-faceted YouTuber, best known for his original songs and parodies, has been accused by a former dancer for questionable payment practices and ‘off-color’ behavior.
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Dancer/choreographer Thom White shared some disappointing details about what goes on behind the scenes of a Todrick Hall production. Through a series of juicy tweets, he spilled tea about Todrick’s onset colorism and poor business management. Thom, who was featured in ‘Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels’ and Todrick’s recent release titled ‘F*G’, stated the singer frequently hires multitudes of dancers for unpaid gigs. Reminiscing over the first shoot, Thom says Todrick needed more than 60 performers for the job but lamented he did not have the budget to compensate everyone accordingly. Acknowledging he wasn’t prepared to bear the expense of his talent, Todrick still boasted how much he was spending on the production of the video, which was $60,000 at the time.
He reads virtually all comments about him online. 1 time He told us the entire Ballroom scene lit a fire up his ass (rightfully so) for using the whitewashed term ”SHABLAM” instead of what it actually is… A DIP. pic.twitter.com/HoPQBLZehw
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
“This is looking a little too chocolate”
Adding further insult to injury, Thom shared Todrick often made comments about the sheer number of Black dancers in his ensemble and went so far as to request “lighter people” to stand behind him. According to Thom, a tour dancer overheard the comments as well. During Thom’s second appearance, a paid opportunity, Todrick remarked it was weird that ‘F*G’ was his first time having an exclusively Black cast for his video. The ‘Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels’ video was subjected to harsh criticism for its outright whitewashing of ballroom culture. During a Ballroom scene, the infamous ‘Dip’ was renamed “shablam” and negatively received by viewers. However, Todrick was unmoved by Thom who attempted to explain the importance of maintaining the lingo of a heavily appropriated space.
A Scammer?!
When it comes to paying what is owed, Todrick allegedly has a history of underperforming. The entertainer has been accused of non-payment by numerous dancers including Thom White, RDPR alum Manila Luzon, and a production assistant. Claiming to have worked on Todrick’s Forbidden visual album, the crew member says “Team Todrick” wasn’t responding to invoices, leaving several teams to threaten a walk-out. Manila stepped into Todrick’s Twitter mentions to nudge him about non-payment for hosting his 2018 Halloween Ball. But the details of Thom’s attempts to collect payment take the cake. After failing to remit the funds, Todrick ghosted the dancer, ignoring his calls, texts, and Instagram direct messages. Even reaching out to agencies to collect the debt was unsuccessful. According to Thom, several agencies tried to help but BLOC came right out and said Todrick’s camp was “bad, in general”, implying they refrain from doing business with him because of his history.

Todrick’s money woes can be tracked all the way to 2010 when the American Idol contestant accepted money from the families of children who aspired to perform in a failed “Oz, The Musical” production. Still, he isn’t taking this recent exposé to heart. Choosing to dignify Thom’s comments with a single tweet response, Todrick only had this to say in his defense.
Check out the entire exchange below.
Which is sad bc, he is talented indeed, but that talent is squandered by coonery. Baby is whitewashed to hell. And miserably unprofessional. **also does not pay!**
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
Ive done 2 videos for him now.. The 1st one (Nails, Hair Hips Heels) was unpaid because he needed over 60+ dancers & says he didn't have the budget to pay us (then don't use dancers, tf!)
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
The coon jumped OUT on set.. A lot of Black gays were standing behind him in a shot & he turned to us to say ''this is looking a little too chocolate… Can I get some lighter people behind me''.. Chile me & 1 of his tour dancers (?) locked eyes & made the same face…. over it pic.twitter.com/SufKIGwBNN
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
He hit me up few months later to be part of that disastrous WIG video… I politely declined, knowing there would be no pay. Then he said he absolutely needed me for another video bc he only wanted 2 dancers, like Single ladies & it *WILL BE PAID*
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
1st of all when we got on set for this vid.. Me & the other dancer were the only Black folk.. Red flag. Then Todrick mentioned it being weird that it's the 1st time he's had only Black ppl in his video. I just kept my mouth shut. (He doesn't seem to take criticism well.)
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
I was the only one who tried to explain that this is a culture that u know little of. It's been heavily appropriated by ur main fan base, WHITE GAYS/GAZE. Black folx just trying to protect history. But he felt attacked, & everyone around him pacifies him so… He didn't care
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
Back to ''F*G'', after shooting, I left the set not knowing the amount I was to be paid or who even handles payment. No contracts were involved just Todricks word, which I trusted like a dumbass. pic.twitter.com/RV6jaxrcOO
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
I texted his assistant/dance capt. Who's basically his personal Muppet. (Ive seen him literally order her to be silent & she shut that mouth).. She ignored me. Ok cool so i hit up Toddy himself. He responds all fake Lol ''hey boo! Omg yes. Do you know who to contact?'' pic.twitter.com/tvdrkaQmbt
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
So I messaged the other dancer from the video (who's now on tour with Todrick) He told me he BEEN got paid honey. Lol but didn't wanna really talk about it bc he didn't wanna be in the middle… Then he apologized that this was happening to me.
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
MSA couldn't help but advised me to threaten his ass with a lawsuit Lol. But there was no paperwork ;
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
Go2Talent really tried to find a way to help bc theyve seen this happen before. They also said Todrick typically avoids going through agencies for dancers. Tuh. I wonder why
So it's been pushing a month now.. No contact. No pay. I've been burned. But hey at least I got a cute shoutout right? THAT will pay the bills! pic.twitter.com/2Tj74qr7pG
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
A few takeaways here… trust your gut. Don't support coons. know your worth, be vocal, do not complete jobs without proper paperwork!
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
He's maybe the 4th ''big'' artist to try me with this bullshit… And Definitely the 1st to succeed. Never again though, I tell you that pic.twitter.com/BIvyOtBUjB
Lemme just add, my intentions here aren't to be messy, even though I knew mess would ensue.. I have no reason to fabricate this shit.. I *DO* however feel responsible, with the little platform I have, to inform ppl of my experience so they know exactly who/what to be wary of
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
All of this is alleged. My word. My experience. Take and do with it what you will. I appreciate the immense support ? protect yourself, young artists!
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 15, 2019
UPDATE! Todrick Hall has reached out to the dancer to reconcile.

Which I believe, however I had to be clear that I could not empathize, bc all communication w/ me stopped, yet I would see them interact via social media everyday. He assured me that i was prioritized after tour stuff, but will amend shortly.
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 16, 2019
To end, he admitted to sometimes biting off more than he can chew & having to bear every thing himself (to which I lent my 2 cents), if shit happens, let ppl that are owed know what's going on… even if it's been less than 2wks. No one should have chase u down for work completed
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 16, 2019
He wished I would've found another way to contact him… & gave me advice to avoid using social media this way, bc ppl in this industry will see & not wanna work with me… Which is what my mama said too..
— Selina Kyle (@thomeography) October 16, 2019
But honestly.. That olllld Solange song comes to mind…
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Rolling Ray Undergoes Surgery After Wig Catches On Fire
Published
3 months agoon
January 19, 2021
Social media star Rolling Ray underwent surgery Tuesday morning to help treat the burns on his body after his terrible wig accident last week.
In a series of IG stories, he let his audience follow along as hot prepped for surgery.
Last week Rolling Ray announced he was hospitalized after his wig caught on fire! During a January 13 Instagram Live session from inside a hospital room, he showed his severely burnt and damaged face telling viewers he burnt his “whole skin, legs, arms, feet, and everything.”
Prayers for Rolling Ray 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/d6PwlLbrlI
— TheShadeRoom (@TheShadeRoom) January 14, 2021
y’all @DMVMOSTFAMOUS rolling ray is in the hospital because he was in a fire. send him prayer omg it looks so bad.🙏🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/fm4oGyrzqM
— willow☯️🌙 (@IAMABLACKCHILD) January 14, 2021
In a more recent Live, Rolling Ray explained what happened that led to his whole wig catching on fire. Apparently, it was just an unfortunate smoking accident. “It just, like, lit on fire when I tried to light the cigarette,” he recounted. “So I get to trying to snatch the wig off. B***h, the fire goes to my f*****g shirt, to my feet, to my legs, to my back. It’s a fire everywhere, it’s a fire in the whole room.”
#RollingRay made headlines last week after it was revealed that he accidentally let himself on #fire. Now he says that the incident occurred while he was trying to light a #cigarette. pic.twitter.com/AlkoI8IjGy
— talksandthought (@Talksandthought) January 19, 2021
Of course the internet trolled him in a disgusting display of ableism and heartlessness. Comments like “Rolling Ray should have stopped, dropped, and rolled”and “karma’s a b***h” had social media split about his accident. His social media sensation comes from his harsh and, often, below-the-belt reads (just last month he told Yung Miami to “dig (sic) up” her dead baby father). However, the criticism didn’t stop him from responding on Twitter.
I miss y’all 🥺! See y’all soon, if this what Karma feels like she should’ve came harder because I’m alive while others still dead. God loves me 😍! Imma bounce back
— RollingRay!!! (@DMVMOSTFAMOUS) January 17, 2021
Rolling Ray might be problematic as all get-out, but we do not tolerate ableism here. We wish him well as he heals.
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On Tuesday singer-songwriter and “American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino took to social media to reveal that she is having a baby girl, her first child with husband Kendall Taylor.
In a series of Instagram stories, Fantasia showed pink fireworks being shot off during a gender reveal party, to her and the hubby’s excitement! She continued by sharing what her daughter-to-be’s name will be, Keziah London Taylor.
The news comes after the couple revealed they struggled to conceive since their marriage in 2015. During a November episode of her IG Live show “Taylor Talks,” she described continuously praying for a child with her husband. Fantasia, a deeply devout Christian, was obviously elated when she shared the news.
BIG announcement 💜🎉 pic.twitter.com/z8zJAZNZUU
— Fantasia • #SketchbookOutNow (@TasiasWord) November 25, 2020
“God I Want To Thank You!” she said in an Instagram caption. “You Gave Us A Seed even when the Doctor said that one of my Tubes [was] Closed you said Different. @salute1st I Love You King and I can’t wait to see who He or She acts Like.”
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Are Getting Divorced, Report Says
Published
4 months agoon
January 6, 2021
In a story published Tuesday evening, Page Six is reporting that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are getting divorced, with the two already in settlement talks. The news comes after the couple spent the holiday season separately – Kanye at his ranch outside Cody, Wyoming, Kim and the kids with her famous family in southern California.
A source close to Kardashian was quoted saying, “Kim got Kanye to go up there so they could live separate lives and quietly get things sorted out to separate and divorce. She’s done.” Kardashian, 40, and West, 43, are said to be splitting because of marital problems directly related to Kanye’s very public mental health struggles.

For several years the rapper’s various antics have caused fans to worry. After coming out as a Trump supporter, West then announced his own 2020 presidential bid under a new political party: the Birthday Party. At a campaign rally in South Carolina, he was seen rambling, debating individual audience members, and at times, crying. In various interviews, he has rambled on almost incoherently, and his tweetstorms are now infamous.
For her part, Kim has always supported her husband and has openly discussed the difficulties of their marriage. Back in June, she shared on social media, “Anyone who has [bipolar disorder] or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand… People who are unaware or far removed from this experience can be judgmental and not understand that the individual [themself] have to engage in the process of getting help no matter how hard family and friends try.”

It appears she has finally reached her limit in the union with the unnamed source saying, “She is serious about taking the bar exam and becoming a lawyer, she is serious about her prison reform campaign. Meanwhile Kanye is talking about running for president and saying other crazy s**t, and she’s just had enough of it.”
Separately, a source close to Kanye alleges that the rapper is sick of his wife and her family, which might have some truth to it since he has tweeted some pretty nasty things in the past. “I been trying to get divorced since Kim met with Meek at the Warldolf [sic] for ‘prison reform,’” he said in a now-deleted July tweet. Recently, he hasn’t been featured on his wife’s Instagram and has largely remained out of the public eye.

With the news yet to be confirmed, the “divorce is imminent” reports are just rumors for now. We’ll be following the news as more information comes out.
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