Jill Scott's Aretha Tale: Hustle & Growth

0:00It's April 1st. I'm Cori with the story and this is entertainment and celebrity news today AI powered and star driven Jill Scott just dropped a wild story about her first run-in with Aretha Franklin the queen of soul Back when Scott had the top album in the country Aretha straight up told her to grab two hot dogs loaded with cooked onions and mustard from the Corner spot Scott didn't hesitate she went brought them back and waited like it was no big deal even though Aretha might not have touched them That moment stuck with Scott teaching her about earning your place in the game She figured Aretha was testing her hustle seeing if she'd waste time or step up now that Scott's a boss in her own right She gets it. It's like anti-tough love pushing you to prove yourself without handouts Fans had mixed takes on the tail especially after a blew up online Some folks like comedian Tony Baker called it out as unnecessary meanness saying music and a sorority pledge and you should just be kind

1:01Others back to earn your strives five but it sparked real debate on how legends treat newcomers Scott's been reflecting on her path to ignoring early career jabs about her weight or hair that tried to dim her shine She stepped back from music to handle two divorces raise her kid and navigate menopause keeping her energy right for the comeback Her new album to whom this may concern drop soon showing she's thriving on her terms real growth from those old school lessons into something Stronger for the culture