History
It is a displeasure to see history repeat itself. We are blessed with enough universal constants and yet we do not learn well the lessons the universe teaches. She is the glorious expanse, the ever-prevailing darkness only pierced by the light of the Highest. She is wisdom. And that’s what separates her divine state of justice from our clouded judgments. Shame can only be tolerated for so long. The one who is ashamed will try to hide it through material means and yet it still lays bare in time. Time is the verdict for humanity. Time is our judgement. Everyone will one day give an account of what they have done with their time, from the least of deeds to the greatest of deeds and must also remember, if their hearts and minds still hold to the true command, give a testimony of their faithfulness. This article is for those who gave testimony here on earth and were condemned, shunned, and made a mockery of. How late it always is when ears finally hear, and eyes finally see. I ask you, the reader to keep this in mind as you journey with me down another dark road into another dark place.
“Let me ask you this, what is happening in Hollywood that a guy that tough would be on the street waving a gun, screaming, ‘They’re trying to kill me.’ What’s going on?”
-Dave Chappelle-
Holly wood
The glitz and glamour of Hollywood often obscure the darker aspects of the entertainment industry. Behind the red carpets and flashing cameras there are stories of exploitation, abuse, and corruption. Through in-depth investigations and brave whistleblowers, the veil is lifted to expose the sinister underbelly of an industry built on illusion. These revelations shed light on the systemic issues that have long been kept hidden from the public eye, forcing us to confront uncomfortable truths about the price of fame.
The prospect of being rich and famous has been the hopes and dream of millions. Out of those millions of hopes and dreams, the ones that are fulfilled will most often tell you that it comes with a heavy price. That price maybe the loss of friends, life changing events you can’t be around for, maybe even losing a family. That price could be the soul. I know this one thing about the entertainment industry as fact. It will change you. Think about it. How many people got into the music or film business and remained the same person they were before. I’m not saying that everyone goes from good to bad or just plain bad to worst. That’s not always the case. Some go from bad to good or even good to better. All I’m saying is that fame and fortune will change you, and if you’re not in control of those changes you will not recognize yourself. It’s like somebody waves a holly stick at these folks and cast a spell on them. But the truth of it is that the environment and atmosphere is shifted and altogether modified to fit the lifestyle and financial status of these stars. So, then the mind is changed and so is the heart. Old worries are replaced with new ones.
That girl came to work and maybe that’s all she knows how to do, but she’s still a human being and she didn’t come to work to get assaulted, … You watch all of this stuff on TV and some people don’t see the difference between fantasy and reality.
-Jaguar Wright-
Casting Couch
In 1988 one of the greatest noir tales ever to grace to silver screen played in every theater across America. The movie was Who Framed Roger Rabbit. It was the first time I had ever seen live characters and animated characters in the same movie. It was such a great effect that it stands as cult classic and a blueprint for future movies in this style. It was also the first time I had seen the casting couch in context though at the time I didn’t know it. Stands to reason, when this movie came out, I was only four years old. I definitely had to watch again when I got older to get a better understanding. For those who saw that movie, do you remember the patty cake scene. Well, that was it. That was a reference to the casting couch. Jessica Rabbit was messing around on Roger with Marvin Acme, who was a movie producer. Thinking about it now, it’s a bit cringe. The whole point of that is that Jessica Rabbits career depended on the favor of Marvin Acme. The whole thing was presented as a gag and they were literally playing patty cake, but the reality is that this was really going and is still going on today. The casting couch has been around since the golden age of film. Back in the 1920’s, Sam Goldwyn and Louis Mayer, and Marcus Lowe created the cinema powerhouse, MGM studios. The success of these founders is recorded in the history books, and so are their appetites. Joan Crawford was made a star under the MGM brand, but she had to sleep with every male actor to get her start. Louis Mayer groped Judy Garland when she was 16 years old. Shirley Temple was abused at 11 years old by her handlers. This is just naming a few and I’ve only talked about actresses between the 1920’s and the 1950’s. What about the actors? Let me count the ways. Will Smith played a gay swindler in 6 degrees of separation. Ving Rhames played a drag queen in Holiday Heart. Robin Williams played Mrs. Doubtfire. Arnold Schwarzenegger was pregnant in Junior. Both Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence have been turned into old ladies and this list goes on for days. And yes, I would imagine that the casting couch was more prevalent back then rather than now, but there are those who still pays this price for fame and will defend these predators willingly. The point I’m making here is that male actors have their masculinity deconstructed and all of a sudden, they’re mega stars. Yes, the price is heavy for most and defended by its victims, so much so that the victims turn others into victims. It takes guts to talk about things like this because of the power dynamic and the influence that these predators have.
“The true unknown dynamic of The Illuminati is that, for those of us who hunt the Illuminati and do battle against them, we know they’re real,”
-Katt Williams-
Plants
Insider interviews offer a unique glimpse into the inner workings of an industry that thrives on image and perception. Whistleblowers risk their careers and reputations to shine a light on the culture of silence and complicity that has allowed misconduct to flourish unchecked. Their testimonies provide a first-hand account of the toxic environment that pervades Hollywood and the music industry, revealing the ways in which power dynamics and exploitation have been perpetuated for decades. And we keep ignoring them. I think one of the biggest problems in our human experience is discernment. It’s hard to tell what’s truth and what’s lie. As much as people have been victimized and abused, the level of scrutiny and cancellation that people who speak up receive is just as equally damning. The entertainment industry is full of cover ups and hidden hands. Right in the middle is the plants, the willing agents who carries out the deeds of their superiors. They’re the most popular actress or actor, or the most popular singer or rapper. They’re the ones who are given that extra boost in their careers, the ones who fast tracked. They’re the content creators for the big news companies or the little-known tabloids. They’re the guys in the office who negotiates your contract and threatens to black ball you if you don’t do what they want you to do. Take a look at Dave Chappelle and his departure from Comedy Central and later on their reconciliation. The short of it is, the writers of the Dave Chappelle Show had an idea of a sketch where Dave Chappelle is a black pixie. Whenever someone felt the pains of racism he would appear. This role would require Dave to wear a dress which he refused to do. Not feeling quite right about the direction the show was taking he quit, walking away from a fourth season and fifty million dollars. To punish him they took his intellectual property, black balled him, and tried to destroy his character, smearing him as a drug addict. They called him crazy. He would later address this coming back ten years later appearing on Netflix in his own series of comedy shows. Yes, the issue was resolved, Dave got millions of dollars his license and apologies were given him but just look at what he had to go through to get it. The man literally went to Africa to get away from the press. But he’s not the only one who’s been called crazy nor defamed. Katt Williams was another whistleblower who was not afraid of what he referred to as, the illuminati. In 2012 after a show in Seattle, Katt was in his dressing room and a random fan broke in. The fan told police, who were called during all this, that Katt had attacked him for trying to take a picture with him. Katt denies ever assaulting the fan. From there it seemed like everybody was trying to fight Katt and Katt was the one taking the blame for it. To me it was if he was constantly being setup to go to jail. They called him crazy. What about the time Martin Lawrence was seen running down the street naked screaming that someone was trying to kill him. Did he just have a crazy moment? Or how about Monique who was misrepresented by her peers and later black balled because she spoke up for herself in regard to the pay. She was labeled as a crazy angry black woman. Then Taraji P Henson spoke up about the same issue. Now she’s not so crazy. People get attacked for standing up for themselves in this industry. The powers that be exert that power over those in their stable and commits them to whatever agenda they desire and when they can’t control something they try to get rid of it. The news outlets and tabloids and all other forms of such media are utilized to give credibility to their claims. They can make you look like a hero or a villain. Allegations and defamation become headlines. They’ll use social media to get regular folks like you and I to give our thoughts on the matter as if we haven’t been steered to their narrative. Yet whistleblowers ae always there to fact check those reports making it harder to keep those narratives going. It is because of whistleblowers inside and out of the industry that we are given the information to research on our own and find the truth for ourselves. We could use our discernment to impact a change in the entertainment industry so that those who are new to don’t have to be expose to this darkness. But people wake up only to fall back to sleep.
I am definitely scary to a lot of people. I talk about realities that some folks just don’t want to hear.
-Eddie Griffin-
Blow Your Whistle
The motivations behind industry exposés are varied yet rooted in a common desire for accountability and change. Whistleblowers often come forward not for personal gain but out of a sense of moral obligation and a commitment to justice. Their courage in speaking out against powerful figures and exposing dark truths reflects a deep-seated belief in the power of truth-telling to effect positive change. By shedding light on the injustices they have witnessed, whistleblowers pave the way for a more transparent and ethical industry, one that values integrity and humanity above all else. The drive to uncover the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry stems from a collective effort to dismantle systems of oppression and exploitation. Whistleblowers act as catalysts for much-needed reform, challenging the entrenched power structures that have perpetuated abuse and misconduct for far too long. Their motivations are fueled by a desire to protect future generations from the same harm and exploitation they have endured, creating a safer and more equitable environment for all who aspire to work in the entertainment industry. As we reflect on the courage of these whistleblowers, we are reminded of the power of speaking truth to power and the importance of holding those in positions of influence accountable for their actions.
“I have more history with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association than I have respect for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association… No, I will not participate… It’s because of the history that I have with them… And my mother didn’t raise a hypocrite. You can call me a lot of things, but not that.”
-Brendan Fraser-
Visit MrComPleXeD for more insightful articles and discussions on the hidden truths of the entertainment industry.