What is the deal with Jay Z Signing a 9-year-old to a record deal?
Yesterday, American Idol host and radio personality Ryan Seacrest, announced on his Twitter page that veteran industry mover & shaker, Jay Z signed 9-year-old Willow Smith to a recording contract with his Roc Nation Records. Willow, whose club flavored debut single “Whip My Hair” dropped on the same day as Rihanna’s “Only Girl in the World”, was a guest – along with her “rep” Jay Z — on Seacrest’s radio show today (click above to listen).
In a statement released yesterday, Jay Z said:
“We at Roc Nation are excited to work with Willow. She has an energy and enthusiasm about her music that is truly infectious. It’s rare to find an artist with such innate talent and creativity at such a young age. Willow is about to embark on an incredible journey and we look forward to joining her as she grows in all aspects of her career.” [link]
Willow’s mature, heavily studio-enhanced sound, drew ridiculous comparisons to Rihanna, which was obviously planned from the outset.
Everyone knows that Jay Z guided Rihanna’s career. And the fact that Jay Z is a close friend of the Smiths — and even produced the Broadway musical Fela! along with Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith — proves that this move is calculated to jump start the career of a 9-year-old who should be allowed to grow up normally.
The announcement that Willow Smith is signed to Jay Z’s Roc Nation Records came as no surprise. What is surprising is the level that narcissists Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith are willing go to pimp their precocious children to the world.
And even worse, Jay Z comes off looking like a pedophile pimping a small child for his own selfish purposes.
While “Whip My Hair” is cute, and the annoying hook is catchy, everyone is forgetting that Willow is a 9-year-old child singing a club track that is certainly not age-appropriate for kids her age.
Willow’s single is drawing praise from music critics everywhere. But the praise will come to a crashing halt once Willow attempts to perform her single live onstage.
That’s when everyone will see her for what she is — a semi-talented 9-year-old girl who should be playing with Barbie dolls.
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Don’t blame Jay Z her parents let her do it that’s on all of them smdh at this trainwreck waiting to happen
@Sandy….are you salty because Rihanna’s new single has no buzz??
I think its a cute lil song!!!
So let me get this straight… Jay Z is guiding an artist into stardom and he is considered a “pedofile”.
Chris Brown (as a yound adult) hit his girlfriend and is considered a “domestic abuser”.
Yet T.I (which I truly like, dont get me wrong) who is a convicted felon twice over, is simply a person who makes mistakes?????
Really?????
Sandra what are you smoking??? And can you please pass it this way?????
Doesn’t Will and Jada have enough money to fund their own childs talent?
I think Will and Jada have done a great job at parenting their kids to be well rounded children. I think the song is catchy! She isn’t trying to be an adult she is giving out “kids music”. Let the young lady explore what she wants to do artistically. Her record label will not make her be into the artist that her parents won’t allow her to be. I think Jada has a really good grip on how she wants her children to grow up. Give the Smith’s credit, they have done a wonderful job in their careers and with their family.
Sandra sit yo azz all the way down.
If this was the OMG aka future GED girls you would be singing a different tune…..
SMFH at you and your many faces….
Jay-Z created Rihanna’s sound, so of course Williow is going to sound like her.
I seriously think Willow has enough of a voice to say no is she does not want to continue making music.
The song is cute & catchy. Don’t blame Jay-Z, Jada said that Willow was pursuing music and she would be focusing on her *Willow’s* music career. If he hadn’t signed her, they would have found someone else!! She may be playing with dolls as we speak.
I’m not on that talking about somebody’s kids. That kindda stuff can make you face consequences.
The song is catchy, I have to admit I find myself singing along with this 9yr old.
If nothing else, Jay Z is a businessman and with the strong family backing that Willow has I am sure they will make certain she stays grounded while following her dream. Hey MJ started young, unfortuantely it didn’t end well but talent can be found in all ages.
That don’t sound like a 9-year old child. Blank stare.
maybe minus auto-tune she can sing, time will tell.
@ SR – While “Whip My Hair” is cute, and the annoying hook is catchy, everyone is forgetting that Willow is a 9-year-old child singing a club track that is certainly not age-appropriate for kids her age — I agree 100%. They can come up with a team to produce better content IMO. #thatisall
@Destinee your gravitar pic is beautiful/ no homo, I figure if the girl has talent why not, you dont see anyone trying to stop Diggy Simmons.
me don’t like that song at all…. yikes!!!
I love the song
My 8yr old godaughter loves the song as well. She is singing about hair for crying out loud and is fully clothed. She sounds and looks like a 9yr old to me
#teamWillow
#teamSmithFamily
#teamraiseyourownkids
One more thing .. I don’t wear weave, and def don’t whip my locs, but is there something ok, cute or funny about Ryan and that track?
Love this song
well sandra what do you want her to sing about? i think the song is age appropriate and something the whole family can listen to. whats the harm in siging about whipping some hair? at least she not singing about popping it and dropping it low sweeping the floor wit it.
So because its a club song thats the issue/problem? The song can be played on Disney and Nick as well.
If this was the OMG aka future GED girls you would be singing a different tune…..
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lol @daisy – we jamming
She is singing about hair for crying out loud and is fully clothed. She sounds and looks like a 9yr old to me
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WHATS THE DEAL….THE DEAL IS THATS A GOOD AZZ LOOK!!!
I JUST HEARD THE TRACK TODAY AND ITS DEFINITELY A HIT…DONT BE MAD SANDRA CUS JAY RECOGNIZES WHATS HOT…..DONT GET ME STARTED ON HIS RESUME OF DROPPING TALENT
So because a child grows up in the industry, that’s not normal? So many child stars grew up just fine (Keisha Knight, Raven Symone, Lark Voorhies, Alyssa Milano, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tatyana M. Ali); I could go on but you get the point..You are killing me with all this mess..Her parents are big stars so her life was never normal anyway..they have the money where they can allow their kids things that most people making 6 figures or less will never be able to afford…(in my Chad voice)..Chile Please!!!!
The song can be played on Disney and Nick as well. –> Please name one song that they have in rotation that talked about ‘haters’
And even worse, Jay Z comes off looking like a pedophile pimping a small child for his own selfish purposes.
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How is he looking like a pedophile again? Kids have been getting signed since the beginning of time. Don’t be mad.. Thought you weren’t going to post on this song. Guess once you found out that Jay signed her you couldn’t stop your fingers from spewing your hate.
“And the fact that Jay Z is a close friend of the Smiths — and even produced the Broadway musical Fela! along with Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith — proves that this move is calculated to jump start the career of a 9-year-old who should be allowed to grow up normally.”
Yeah goodness forbid that people do each other favors in the industry.
How old are the OMG girls again?….. What does her mother look like trying to pull her out of school for that flop azz group. Yeah that really growing up normal.
While I do think the song is very catchy, I’m an advocate for allowing a child to be simply put- a child. The music industry, and all that takes place in it, can possiblity strip the innocence of any child. Heck, Hollywood in itself will rob all innocence from you. I’m sure Will and Jada will continue to look out for Willow and ensure she doesn’t succomb to the pressures. I wish her the best!
FloridaChick813 says:
She is singing about hair for crying out loud and is fully clothed. She sounds and looks like a 9yr old to me
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Her parents are big stars so her life was never normal anyway..they have the money where they can allow their kids things that most people making 6 figures or less will never be able to afford…( –> which is more of a reason why they collectively can come up with better material.
The song is cute and age-appropriate. When she starts singing about sex, drugs and bottle-popping then I’ll be concerned.
“How old are the OMG girls again?” I have only heard of them on this BLOG. I don’t think anyone is checking for the OMG girls. What was the group sound or songs about anyway? I never even gave it a listen, to much color distracted me from the previous post. Is it fair to compare the flop group to Willow? She was born into stardom.
The material is fine you just dont like the song Iyonah. What would you have her sing about? I bet there are 9 yr olds right now at school saying somebody is HATING on them cause they hear their parents say it every 5min. I dont even like the word hater as most on this blog know but I still like the song.
@Daisy Thank you!
I can see Victoria Justice or Icarly singing this song. #dontjudgeme (I have kids) She said her hair,long or short, not her azz. #chileplease You cant tell a girl of any age anything about her hair. My 2 yr old whips her lil braids all the time
hey Auntie!! Today is my BIRTHDAY and I FEEL SOOOOOOOO GOOD
prolly cuz everybody knows Virgo’s rule
BTW: Team Willow
I heard the song and thought is was good. I admit, I was pretty damn suprised.
I believe Will and Jada will have alot more guidence over Willow’s career and will have their hands all up in that mix. I think she’ll be aight…
@SRRR you better
Normal is relative and I am old school and believe in kids being kids and she is being a kid in her world.
@Val
but LEOS RULES 
@iyonah:
Her parents are big stars so her life was never normal anyway..they have the money where they can allow their kids things that most people making 6 figures or less will never be able to afford…( –> which is more of a reason why they collectively can come up with better material.( -> I don’t see anything wrong with the material..I think it’s catchy like some of the others have stated..now I will have to see what the next track will sould like, then I will be looking at them sideways if it’s too far to the left.
@DAISY – ” The material is fine you just dont like the song Iyonah” — I was wondering how long it would take you to direct a comment to me. Something with substance, do you want that laundry list, listed here? The song is actually OK as I said on my twitter, I just expected TALENT and a different TOPIC. We have enough HATER songs. But the charts will tell it. I wanted something brand new and fresh.
#chileplease You cant tell a girl of any age anything about her hair. My 2 yr old whips her lil braids all the time
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You can say that again! My twin god daughters will be 2 in November and they stay slinging that head around when its done. LOL
That’s when everyone will see her for what she is — a semi-talented 9-year-old girl who should be playing with Barbie dolls.
HOW DO YOU KNOW SHE IS NOT PLAYING WITH BARBIES
SANDRA…..YOU ARE THE SAME ONE THAT SAID KIDS WERE OFF LIMIT
By the way…her personality, her laugh, her look, her intelligence, her honesty = Well Rounded, Loved, respectful and Adorable……FOR A NINE YEAR OLD!!!!
#Iapproveofherformy8yearolddaughter
@Anna
GREAT Comment and I AGREE Totally !!!
@VIBABY
And the TRANSLATION of that statement is ACTUALLY…
We can’t get her music out there FAST ENOUGH so we can REAP ALL THE BENEFITS of HER Efforts-n-Talents & HER Fan-Base along with HER Legions of Future FANS !!!
VIBABY says:
If this was the OMG aka future GED girls you would be singing a different tune…..
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Happy Birthday!!!!!!
Happy b’day!
@ Daisy…I totally agree..
@ Val, Happy Birthday
Whoa Auntie!!!! Pedophile is a strong word…let’s not go there
Dont go mad cause the girl sounds better than RiRi and without the help of autotune…lol. Man the Smith’s are taking OVA!!! On the real, like who did they make a deal with to be blessed with so much talent? Redeemed u wanna chime in on that?
Happy Birthday Val!
Okay…so I just ready Sandra’s entire commentary on this topic
Sandra, you know you be actn up! “Pimping”? “Pedophile”? Again I 
She did sound like Rhianna. Better, but similar.
*read
@ Val
Lmao at the ged girls. Willow has more talent then those 3 combined. Your just mad Sandy
Is it fair to compare the flop group to Willow? She was born into stardom.
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T.I just had a #1 movie out. Tiny was in a huge female group and also co wrote a lot of songs for artist. White they may not be Will and Jada they sure aren’t Katherine and Joe Pre the Jackson’s blowing up.
And their music is no better then this talking about people hating on them. I didn’t really like this whip yo head song but I don’t see why you are complaining about the context of the lyrics.
most young artist sing about silly stuff or young love. Lil mama sung about her lipgloss popping, New Edition sung about being Lost in Love, ABC sung about love at the Playground, Tracey Spencer sung about Tender Kisses Heck Young Michael sung about sung about “sitting around with his head hanging down” wondering who’s loving his old love
Now what’s wrong with what’s she’s singing about again?
cheeks8683 says:
Whoa Auntie!!!! Pedophile is a strong word…let’s not go there
Dont go mad cause the girl sounds better than RiRi and without the help of autotune…lol. Man the Smith’s are taking OVA!!! On the real, like who did they make a deal with to be blessed with so much talent? Redeemed u wanna chime in on that?
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Please DO NOT get her started
Wait a min..Wasn’t Auntie not that long ago talking about this girl like she was the best thing smoking. Now that she has a song/record deal, she is on the “hit list”. Heck, I forgot Auntie was her BFF when it came to fashion just last week..SMDH..
that should be while not white…..
@ vibaby no child left behind girls
is that willow in the 1st pic 
….Funny you mentioned Tender Kisses though.. Its playing on my IPOD as we speak…
Please DO NOT get her started
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Her???? Wait, Redeemed is a her??????
Wait a min..Wasn’t Auntie not that long ago talking about this girl like she was the best thing smoking. Now that she has a song/record deal, she is on the “hit list”. Heck, I forgot Auntie was her BFF when it came to fashion just last week..SMDH..
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The minute she signed wit Roc/Jay and nem she got put on the hit list…
SRR71 says:
Wait a min..Wasn’t Auntie not that long ago talking about this girl like she was the best thing smoking. Now that she has a song/record deal, she is on the “hit list”.
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If Grand Hustle signed her she would have a tacked up post with banners hanging from the ceiling……
#teamrocnation
THANKS SR FAMILY – I LOVE YOU ALL
LOL @ mirsmommy……. if you say so..
jk! THANKS LADY!
The minute she signed wit Roc/Jay and nem she got put on the hit list…
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If Grand Hustle signed her she would have a tacked up post with banners hanging from the ceiling……
@iscream Thank you very well said
@iyonah she is 9 you act like u wanted her to come out w/something deep when u still have older artist who shall remain nameless singing nursery rhyme type songs
I am waiting on them to evolve and grow.
@iscream Its not a complaint, its an opinion. I am fine with being the only person who finds the song just ok, and the only person who doesn’t care for the lyrics. You can mute or unfollow on twitter or bypass my comment here, if my POV is bothering you or you don’t want to read it. Nothing is wrong with yet another hater and club song, you can add it to the many more already out there, if that the music you chose for you and yours. My POV on good children content and the path she is to go on, will prove it self in time. First song about haters & hair, we will see what the follow up single to that will be.
Thanks Lady!
I see a cease and desist letter with that pedophile comment. You know the “Illuminati” don’t play.
Lol @ Daisy – #dontcomeforBey if that’s who you talking bout
Not deep, just something that can COMPETE – I don’t think the song will do so well, but the charts will tell it.
FloridaChick813 says:
Please DO NOT get her started
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Her???? Wait, Redeemed is a her??????
I’m assuming so. I just can’t imagine a dude carrying on the way that he/she/it does…….
@lovezoe, I bypassed the pedophile comment, SR play to much. She KNOWS Hov is not into that at all.
VIBABY says:
Sandra sit yo azz all the way down.
If this was the OMG aka future GED girls you would be singing a different tune…..
SMFH at you and your many faces….
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Well, Jada has already stated that she wants her children to grow up and be who they want to be and she doesn’t believe in trying to strip a child of their individuality just because other people don’t like or agree with it.
This record deal with Willow shouldn’t surprise anyone. Will and Jada want to leave a legacy. Jaden and Willow are the next Smith’s to shine. It is what it is.
But the praise will come to a crashing halt once Willow attempts to perform her single live onstage
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The same can be said about your girl Rihanna.
I have never commented on a blog before but I feel someone needs to reach out to you. Stop being bitter Sandra..”pedophile?” really, Im not impressed with Jay Z either but clearly this is the workings of Jada and Will..and what’s wrong with this song? It’s catchy, hook is nice and the lyrics aren’t offensive.
You have double standards- T.I and Tiny, the hoodrats of Atlanta, getting arrested-sure you reported it, you had to, but that was all haven’t heard one iota how you really feel about it…Oh well I guess you have to keep some celebs in your pocket…
Lay off Willow, like you said she is nine, you’re a grown woman act like it.
Drink some water. Drink lots of water. It’ll drown that bitter demon you have lurking inside.
@ iscream sorry
@iyonah
very good point in comment 71
iyonah says:
@DAISY – ” The material is fine you just dont like the song Iyonah” — I was wondering how long it would take you to direct a comment to me. Something with substance, do you want that laundry list, listed here?
No shade Iyonah….but Ima need that list…… HELL Im skeptical about half the shyt my children listen to on Nickelodeon..all the songs being played on that channel is really for preteens and teenagers and not about 8 year old and 10 year old topics.
HAPPY B DAY VAL CHICA…LETS GET IT
AND AT WHAT AGE SHOULD SHE START????65 SANDRA HATE MUCH???? I SWEAR IF ITS NOT ABOUT RHI RHI IT JUS AINT IT SMH
After reading over the comments here is my last 2 cents: Time will tell.
We will see how this all plays out and if or when the industry will turn Willow sour; and if her music lyrics start to go down the wrong path. She is only 9. There aren’t too many things she can sing about that will be mainstream. Not with these extra advanced children nowadays. If Willow wants to stay relevant in the music industry she will have to sing or rap about what’s relevant.
how does signing a child make him a pedophile? what the hell are you talking about?
@iscream #teamgrandhustle
I like the ROC as well though
T.Y’z Cha Cha says:
HAPPY B DAY VAL CHICA…LETS GET IT
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yes maam!
iyonah says:
@iscream Its not a complaint, its an opinion. I am fine with being the only person who finds the song just ok, and the only person who doesn’t care for the lyrics. You can mute or unfollow on twitter or bypass my comment here, if my POV is bothering you or you don’t want to read it.
Sensitive much? I was responding to the comment you made about MY OPINION! I never said I liked the song but I don’t see why you think the content of it is so outrageous.
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“if that the music you chose for you and yours. My POV on good children content and the path she is to go on, will prove it self in time. First song about haters & hair, we will see what the follow up single to that will be.”
Lets not make this personal okay MINES AINT GOT SHAT TO DO WITH THIS POST…. And the only thing your point of view will prove is that nobody gave a damn about it because like it or not the girl will likely have a successful career?
hopefully the follow up single is about Haters and will they can stick their point of views…
I’m not gna dignify this nonsense….all I’m saying is let Willow be great…thx =) *whipping my hurr*
Wouldn’t it be cute if she does a duet with Diggy Simmons!
Well if Sandra has a problem with Willow then she should have a problem with Michael Jackson, Lil’ Wayne, and Bow Wow –who were all making a way in the music industry at young ages. Lil’ Wayne signed to Cash money at 9, Bow Wow started at age 6. Let’s top bashing the kids…on to the next one
correction **** Let’s stop
Nobody cares about my opinion, yet they all watching & waiting for a response and some can’t help but comment, like you. I’m done on this END that’s not personal. You take it how you want. Call me a
if you must, the song is still just OK and they can still do better.
Last message @ isc but yall already all knew that much.
“While “Whip My Hair” is cute, and the annoying hook is catchy, everyone is forgetting that Willow is a 9-year-old child singing a club track that is certainly not age-appropriate for kids her age”
She’s talking about her dam.n hair! How is that not age appropriate???? GTFOH…it’s not like she talking about shooting people, sexing someone up or taking drugs!
She is a child BUT HER PRENTS ARE WILL AND JADA SMITH, she will NEVER have a normal life regardless! They’re lettting her live out her dreams and allowing her to be creative and explore. I see nothing wrong with that
Willow is 9 years old. Perhaps as grown folks, some of us aren’t going to get it or feel it. Grown folks aren’t her target audience
I personally like it…
nothing wrong with this song im pretty sure at 9 Willow Smith in her world genuinely has haters. kids are haters u hate the next lil kid because they got jordans and nintendo wii and you still got regular nintendo at home. hate cause billy got a daddy and you dont. but its nothing really mind blowing coming out of the industry these days everything cant be serious and she is 9 so she gonna make fun music and i think its a fun song. will it help your kids solve the patagium theorem? no, but i think the content there is pretty safe because its saying hey if somebody talking about you keep it moving kinda like a kiddie version of dirt off your shoulder.
I liked the song I just hope the industry doesn’t turn her into someone she’s not.
I totally agree with M3z…We are not in the daily workings of how Will and Jada are raising THEIR kids and to sit on the sideline only with a glimpse into their lives is RECKLESS and STUPID. Will and Jada has the resources and connections to allow THEIR child(ren) to live there DREAM @ an early….WHO DA HELL CARES *as I whip my hair back and forth**
First time listening 2 the song and I must say wow…is that really Willow singing that song
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Damn well go head on Ms. Smith…catchy hook and crazy lyrics…sounds like the music of 2day!!!
BET this song shoots up I-Tunes like a wildfire in LA!!
#testytesty
*whips hair (straightened, au natural)*
iyonah says:
Nobody cares about my opinion, yet they all watching & waiting for a response and some can’t help but comment, like you.
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Reading is fundamental. Why don’t you read back and see who responded to who. Fluck I need to sit around waiting for you to respond for. My original comment was to Sandra not you. You are the one who wanted to jump bad now you mad because I jumped back. Being done will be your best bet
Heeeyyyyy His!!!!
OTTTBBBBBB
Hey lady!!!!!!
VIBABY says:
Sandra sit yo azz all the way down.
If this was the OMG aka future GED girls you would be singing a different tune…..
SMFH at you and your many faces….
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you took the owrds right outta my mouth!
I’m just glad she don’t sound like a billygoat in heat like RhiRhi…
Hey Flo!
You fewls have lost it on this board!
Thats why youv’e abandoned us huh??
Hahaha, Sandra you need to dry the herb before you smoke it love. Smoking it wet messes up you thinking.
How Will and Jada raise their kids is THEIR BUSINESS.
As for JayZ being a pedophile, jeez Sandra………..such harsh words. So was Usher a Pedophile for introducing Justin Beiber…………what about the person who brought out Britney Spears and all those kids stars Jonas Brothers etc
Better than that Ms Rose
lol @ Floridachick813 ………..
I like the song, its catchy and will do well.
And she sounds better than Riri (my opinion)………….
everybody wants to be a star….
Sandra I’m going to have to put you on my “SIT YO BLACK AZZ DOWN” list for this one. Bow Wow said he has been rapping since 5…and wasn’t he very young when J.D. signed him? Does that make him a pedophile also? You are really reaching with this one.
Hey OTB:bye: …. YOU DONT LOVE US NO MO’
Whips my au natural hair back atcha… miss ya much
@ChaCha, u change the gravie again????
Thats cute!!!!
I’m no Jay-Z fan but that’s going too far. I like the song and she actually sounds better than Rihanna and she’s only 9. Willow doesn’t have the “grown woman trapped in a little girl” voice but it is very good for her age. I like Will and Jada but it’s a little surprising that they are letting their kids become famous at such young ages. Most entertainers discourage their kids from becoming famous until they are 18+.
I like the song, get it Willow!
We should all be so lucky to be able follow our dreams at such a young age. The Pedo comment was totally out of order. 
FloridaChick813 says:
@iscream
….Funny you mentioned Tender Kisses though.. Its playing on my IPOD as we speak…
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Love that song! And “This House” by her too. I thought she would stay famous because she had a great voice (which is probably why she isn’t famous).
Some of you are thinking about the subject of the song and ignoring the fact that the song is targeted toward adults, not kids. She sings “When they see me pull up I whip it real hard.” How is that targeted to kids? “Whip My Hair” is a club song targeted at the gay community. Willow’s mom is a rocker. She was in a rock group. She stood onstage and whipped her hair back and forth. Willow’s parents should grow up and raise their children and stop giving in to their every demand. Clearly Will and Jada don’t set limits with their kids. They will have serious problems with Willow later.
yvonne79 says:
“I’m an advocate for allowing a child to be simply put- a child. The music industry, and all that takes place in it, can possiblity strip the innocence of any child. Heck, Hollywood in itself will rob all innocence from you”
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The song doesn’t do anything for me tho!
@Sandra “She sings “When they see me pull up I whip it real hard.””
Uhhhhh don’t kids ride in cars with their parents? She could be pulling up at school, church, a PLAY GROUND!
How does “pulling up in a whip” = Club???? It doesn’t!
So only gay people can whip their hair now
Dang, I missed that memo!
First of all I LOVE Willow’s song. But I am shocked to hear that Jay Z is behind it. She is a Lil Rihanna. Since he already has a Rihanna does that mean he plans to have two people sounding exactly the same?
Sandra Rose says:
Some of you are thinking about the subject of the song and ignoring the fact that the song is targeted toward adults, not kids. She sings “When they see me pull up I whip it real hard.” How is that targeted to kids? “Whip My Hair” is a club song targeted at the gay community. Willow’s mom is a rocker. She was in a rock group. She stood onstage and whipped her hair back and forth. Willow’s parents should grow up and raise their children and stop giving in to their every demand. Clearly Will and Jada don’t set limits with their kids. They will have serious problems with Willow later.
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First time but I actually agree with Sandra
“Whip My Hair” is a club song targeted at the gay community.
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This must have totally went over my head, because I don’t see how this song is targeted at the gay community. Even if it is
“When they see me pull up I whip it real hard.” How is that targeted to kids? Clearly Will and Jada don’t set limits with their kids.
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I don’t see why it cannot be targeted to kids…and really, How do you know what limits they have set with their kids. She is not the first CHILD that enters showbiz. Like someone stated earlier there have been plenty successful child stars that do not get out of control, or that do not give their parents what you call serious problems. Shoot I know people kids that are not in showbiz that will give their parents “serious problems”. It all falls back on the parents. I don’t see them being bad parents. But hey what do I know (Oh yea the same thing that you know, nothing)
Have any of you listened to the interview with Ryan Seacrest? She said all the kids are ahead of her in class because she’s always working. She says her tutor comes but they don’t do any work. She says she doesn’t understand her time tables!!!! How does a 9-year-old not know her time tables?
Ryan Seacrest sounds like an idiot telling a kid that she doesn’t have to know her time tables. 
Some people ride so hard for celebs you would think they were on their payroll
I thought everyone was entitled to a opinion but maybe I’m wrong
I can’t wait to see the video
So because she has a contract to sing she is not being a normal child? What is actually normal for a child that has Hollywood stars for parents?
So would we be having this same conversation if you had a child prodigy? Would you all still complain that their parents are not allowing the**** be normal children. Everyone has different levels and different routes to success. Why not support them if they want to do it. I think as long as her family is watching out for her she will be fine. If she happens to fall off, guess what…That is a lesson learned. Just like we make mistakes she can too. The only difference is she is in the soptlight with all of us dissecting everything.
Subliminal shots much Sandra. Are you trying to call Willows mom a lesbun….
By comparing Willow to adults like Rihanna and Keri Hilson, they are setting Willow up for failure. A 9-year-old can’t accept failure. It’s Michael Jackson all over again. Except that Michael’s music was age appropriate. It’s really sad. :/
I don’t think it is about people riding hard for celebrities….I just think it is more of looking at things with an open mind. Although it may be some that do ride hard for them becuase of different reasons. I just know there have been many mistakes that I have made and learned lessons from. I have a daughter and if she wants to try something I am not going to discourage her but I will make sure that she is not taken advantage of and that she still gets her education.
Now Sandra, I do agree with you and her getting her education and not becoming an adult too soon. Her parents should make sure that educations comes first, because if everything else falls down she will at least have that to support her.
“When I had you I treated you baddddd and wrong my dear but since, since you’ve been gone don’t you know I sit around with head hanging down and I wonder whose loving you.”. Yep that’s age appropriate for a 9 year old. Considering it was written for Smokie a grown azz man.
There are kids with no fame or money who have learning disabilities. Not that I’m making excuses for her not knowing her times tables but that may have nothing to do with her “job”
Michael Jackson was a straight A student some say genius when it came to learning and school work. And I’m sure he worked twice as hard as Willow works.
When I first heard the song I must say that I was surprised by the sound. It definitely wasn’t what I expected and she surely doesn’t sound like a 9year old. The lyrics don’t seem suggestive to any type of negative behavior so that is a plus. It is actually a catchy song and I found myself kinda rocking to the beat and thinking is this really a 9year old girl. She sounds a bit older. With that said, I don’t see a problem with what she is signing and I do think that this is a song that kids and adults can listen to a sing along with. At the end of the day she could be signing about sex, love, drugs, etc. and we all know that there are plenty of songs out there like that now which kids happen to sing to. I won’t comment on her parents because how they decide to raise their children is their business. But I would say that just by hearing this song it doesn’t lead me to believe that her parents aren’t doing their job. Now if she was singing about making or being in love, of popping that booty then I would definitely see that as a problem.
bama_n_jersey says:
So would we be having this same conversation if you had a child prodigy? Would you all still complain that their parents are not allowing the**** be normal children.
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First of all, I am uncomfortable around children who act like adults. I don’t like brats at all. My mom raised us to stay in our lanes as kids. If I had talented kids, I would never subject my children to the pressures of the music industry. I’m sorry but 9 is too young! Haven’t we learned anything from Michael Jackson’s life? Just because Willow wants a record deal at age 9 doesn’t mean it’s OK. As adults her parents’ job is to decide what’s appropriate for her and to set limits on her. If you listen to the interview, she says she doesn’t have time for school. she said her tutor comes but they don’t do any work. Unbelievable!
I don’t have a problem with her singing. Noone complained about Justin Bieber and when she says ” I pull up in my whip” She could be talking about school riding with her parents. It’s age appropriate and shes good for kids to look up to.
I did hear the part in the interview she was saying she didn’t know her work and she had a tutor but they hardly did any work and she was saying how overwhelming it was for a 9 year old. Does she really want to do this?
I
this song. #teamWillow
Have any of you listened to the interview with Ryan Seacrest? She said all the kids are ahead of her in class because she’s always working. She says her tutor comes but they don’t do any work. She says she doesn’t understand her time tables!!!! How does a 9-year-old not know her time tables? Ryan Seacrest sounds like an idiot telling a kid that she doesn’t have to know her time tables.
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Sandra, I just got finished listening to that interview just now and was actually quite bothered by it. While Willow seems like a sweet talented young girl I do think it is a problem that her education is being placed on the backburner for her career. She is only nine and has not yet mastered the basic skills that are imperative for her to have. I understand that she might not be able to really attend school because of the fame, but I don’t understand why she has a tutor but they aren’t really working, or that she doesn’t get to complete her homework and lastly doesn’t know her times-tables. As a parent if I see my child is lacking education wise everything else needs to come to a halt. Education comes first and that needs to be stressed. There should be certain hours set aside during the week that is dedicated to learning to ensure that she is on her grade level or above.
Oh and I do agree that Seacrest made himself sound stupid. I wonder if it were his child would his responses be the same.
Sandra says….My mom raised us to stay in our lanes as kids. If I had talented kids, I would never subject my children to the pressures of the music industry.
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Not to say I know completely, but I don’t see how her singing is an example of her not staying in her lane? My grandma raised me the same way but I am sure if there was something I wanted to do she would have checked it out and if it was ok, supported it and ensured I stayed on the straight and narrow.
With the way some of us are thinking my two year old is not going to have anything to watch on TV (When she does watch it) because we think children cannot be successful child stars.
Can you explain to me the difference between the music industry and child actors/actresses? (Besides the time on the road, which the parents can control in contract negotiations I am sure)
There should be certain hours set aside during the week that is dedicated to learning to ensure that she is on her grade level or above.
Oh and I do agree that Seacrest made himself sound stupid. I wonder if it were his child would his responses be the same.
NOOOOOO!!!!!!
I love the song. (Rihanna you may be in trouble).
Parents have to guide their children in whatever they are doing. I wouldn’t hold my daughter back from doing something she was interested in, whether it be singing, ballet, drama, sports. Why would I want to?
It’s hard to say what you would or wouldn’t do if you don’t have kids.
As much as I loved Michael Jackson he was a weirdo and I don’t think he can be compared to anyone.
my girls love this song. I think it is cute and age appropriate. Go Willow
Oh my goodness. I listened to the interview! This child admits she’s way behind other kids her age. She doesn’t know her time tables and she’s tutored “sometimes”. This little girl needs to be in school. C’mon Will and Jada. I thought the 2 of you were smarter that this!
First of all, I am uncomfortable around children who act like adults. I don’t like brats at all. My mom raised us to stay in our lanes as kids. If I had talented kids, I would never subject my children to the pressures of the music industry. I’m sorry but 9 is too young! Haven’t we learned anything from Michael Jackson’s life? Just because Willow wants a record deal at age 9 doesn’t mean it’s OK. As adults her parents’ job is to decide what’s appropriate for her and to set limits on her. If you listen to the interview, she says she doesn’t have time for school. she said her tutor comes but they don’t do any work. Unbelievable!
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Children nowadays need to have the opportunity to be just that, children. Too many parents indulge their children in every little whim, that makes me wonder, what does a person have to look forward to in life if they experience just about everything before adulthood? One day Willow will learn algebra (if she can ever get her times tables together) and have sex one day, should her parents allow her to do both now seeing as how she wants to be in on everything?
Also, I think the whole eugenics thing comes into play, notice how a lot of stars today are pushing their children into the limelight, something to think about…
Oh I forgot
with what I quoted from Ms. Sandra, some of these dang children are just too fast for their own good 
That little girl is jammin’ but that is no excuse for her parents to let her fall behind in school. That interview is very disturbing.
Sexylenalove says:
I love the song. (Rihanna you may be in trouble).
Parents have to guide their children in whatever they are doing. I wouldn’t hold my daughter back from doing something she was interested in, whether it be singing, ballet, drama, sports. Why would I want to?
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I agree with this statement to a certain extent. Both of my children, my son as well as my daughter, are athletic. While I encourage them to be successful in whatever extracirricular activity they see fit, their education will ALWAYS come first. You WILL finish your homework before you go to practice. If it’s time for practice and you haven’t finished everything you should be doing- tough! I will call the coach and tell him you can’t make it. Education will always be a priority no matter what! Everything else as far as I’m concerned is a hobby.
And will someone please tell Ryan as an adult you do use multiplication. Good grief! Lastly, I’ll be doggone if I’m paying someone to teach my child various subjects and she’s not learning anything. The tutor’s gotta go!!!
i don’t completely agree with you sandra BUT i do agree about the schooling. i didn’t listen to the interview but you said that she talks about how behind she is in school. will and jada forgot that she’s just 9 years old-she let her business slip out lol i bet the tutor will get fired now. but anyway, that’s not acceptable. her education should be the priority. so many child celebs stayed on top of their school work so she should be able to as well
Ive been reading the comments, but Ive just decided to listen to the song… THIS IS TOO GROWN..its not the words of the song(some of the words), its the beat, her voice is deep, her delivery. ITs all just too mature sounding for a 9 year old…Mabye if she was even 13…but 9??? ITs just to mature sounding. Not to be mean, but I dont think she is some music genuis like Mike was…so she needs to be in school.
If my daughter wanted to do acting and singing, I would 100% support her but that would however be a privilege. Education comes first!!!! I like that they support their children but not being able to at the least be on the same level of academic standards of a 9 going on 10 year old, I feel is completely unacceptable. I would have my daughter in a Sylvan Learning Center not the studio if her grades were not up to par. The tutor/homeschool teacher should definitely not let her not do homework, no matter who her parents are and how much she gets paid!!!
I agree with 100% aqtpie…well said
I’m sure Will and Jada will rectify her education now the truth is out about the lack she knows!!!
I love Willow and I like this song more than I expected to.
I’d prefer my daughter wanting to bump this at her party than Miley Cyrus or *shudder* Justin Bieber. Or Rhianna, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj; the list could go on forever.
I’m glad we have one of us headed towards teen music stardom. We rooted for Raven to make it and hopefully Willow will too. No Miley Cyrus over here.
I must say that now that I have read all the comments (really busy at work so I print them out and read them when I get a chance) I am severly traumatized about Willow’s comments about her education. It has put Will and Jada in a totally differant light for me. Not only that, but I’m worried about what being a star will do to Willow. If she doesn’t have bounderies she’s headed for disaster. Sure she’s rich, but is it a good idea to send you child out into the entertainment world with less than a 4th grade education? Do her parents plan to manage her finances for the rest of their lives? Do they plan to entrust that responsibility to outsiders who can take advantage of her? She hasn’t even reached her rebellious teenaged years yet so she has yet to put sport on their azzes yet and that is surely coming. I’m just really shocked by this. Now I actually feel guilty for loving the song and sharing it with my 6 year old.
Well it’s too late. My daughter just came over and asked me to play the song again for the millionth time. She said Willow is he idol.
Willow please go to school honey. The little black babies are already looking up to you. But thanks for giving my baby someone to look up to. She has never acted like this before toward an entertainer.
WILLOW IS 9 YEARS OLD, THEY ARE REALLY JUST TEACHING HER HER TIMETABLES. MY DAUGHTER IS 10 AND STILL STRUGGLING WITH HERS. IF YOU LIVE IN FLORIDA YOU ALREADY KNOW IF IT ISN’T FCAT IT REALLY ISN’T BEING TAUGHT. I LIKE THE SONG AND SEE NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. JAY SIGNED WILLOW AFTER HE HEARD THE SONG, NOT EVEN KNOWING WHILE LISTENING IT WAS HER OR IT WAS A 9 YR OLD.
they should of “prep her” b4 the interview becuz it wasnt a good look…..but i like the song
Pahahahahahahahaha I can’t comment for laffin at Ryan’s azz…I really cant stop laffin at him!
But I can say…really Sandra, I mean really?!?!?!
I think the song is cute, def suiting for a 9 yr old. GO AHEAD WILLOW!!!