In her debut blog on HoneyMag.com, singer Letoya Luckett kicked things off right by talking about her situation with Destiny’s Child, setting the record straight about her and Rihanna’s current boo Matt Kemp and a few other things. Check out the excerpts below:

On being axed out of Destiny Child’s:

“I wasn’t upset about losing a chance to go to the Grammy’s or any celebrity perks. It was the loss of the friendship that was difficult. That was the hardest part of the separation. These girls [Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson] were my friends from elementary school. We went to church together, we hung out together.”

On Matt Kemp rumors:

“The experience taught me about how things can be manipulated in the public. Like with the situation with Matt Kemp. I think the blogs kind of created the whole relationship. We were friends – there was nothing more to it. When we went out, a lot of times we had lots of other mutual friends there, but people would single us out. I definitely thought he was cute, but it was never anything like that. They had it on blogs that we were dating and this happened and that happened – but that’s not it.”

LeToya definitely could’ve went in on her ex-pals, but she’s better than that. It’s pretty sad that they all no longer speak ’cause they grew up together. It’s not like they were just random girls that were put in a group together. Hopefully, these ladies can look past the Destiny’s Child drama and work on their friendship. Wouldn’t a collabo with the original members of Destiny’s Child be dope?  While, I highly doubt that’s ever gonna happen…a girl can dream right?

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What was the inspiration for the “Tightrope” video?
“The song is about balance. I’m an artist and I think it’s important that we don’t think too high or too low about anything, whether it’s praise or critical advice. Everyone thinks they’re a critic. I wanted to empower individuals but in a fun and funky way. Not a preachy type of way. We had a lot of fun shooting the video. It takes place at the Palace of the Doges. I’ve heard great things about this place, Jimi Hendrix [and] Charlie Parker [performed] there. I got the opportunity to go there and really study the vibe. This was a time when dancing was forbidden, so I re-enacted a particular rebellious scene that happened. You will get more narratives of my experience at the Palace of Doges as we continue to finish the visuals. It’s an introduction to what it was like staying at this historical building.”

Describe the sound of the new album?
“I like to think of my music as very trans-formative. If you listen to the album from the beginning to the end, you will be transformed. It’s an album that deals with self-realization as well. You start to realize things about yourself you didn’t know. One big emotional picture for the mind.”

What does your closet look like? Is the tux really your daily uniform?
“Exactly like that. I bathe in it, I swim in it, and I could be buried in it. A tux is such a standard uniform, it’s so classy and it’s a lifestyle I enjoy. The tux keeps me balanced. I look at myself as a canvas. I don’t want to cloud myself with too many colors or I’ll go crazy. It’s an experiment I’m doing. I think I want to be in the Guinness Book of World Records.”

Do you find time to date?
“I do. I think that love is very beautiful and it’s an energy that I love having. I do date and I do have someone that I love. Someone that understands me very well and encourages me to be the best person and artist I can be. I couldn’t ask for a better android.”

Describe how you felt when Diddy approached you?
“Big Boi from OutKast called me and said that Diddy was trying to get in touch with me. He said that [Diddy] loved what I was doing online. During that time I was releasing my own material independently, so he flew down to my release party and saw my performance. He said “Whatever it is that you need me to do from a business standpoint to a promotions standpoint, I will do.” He said he loved the art that I was creating and he just wanted more people to know about it. And he was a man of his word. It’s a partnership. I already have a record label, my team. We are self-contained, so that was the one thing that worked with us to be able to creatively remain in control. I don’t have any horror stories; I think he is a wonderful guy, very supportive. He is a believer and I love him for that. He is an Archandroid.”

Were you surprised that Diddy took interest?
“There was a part of me that says why wasn’t he? I don’t think he is a stupid guy at all, very smart.”

Last Friday (September 25^th), HoneyMag.com celebrated the “Changing of the Guard” at Collective Hardware in NYC. The festive event commemorated the introduction of New York’s trendsetters and tastemakers to the new faces behind the new Honey. Fab guests included video director Va$htie, Donnie Klang, celebrity hair stylist Ursula Stephen, Mashonda, Dee Vasquez and many more. Honey definitely knows how to throw a party as the event featured custom studding, hair cut remixes, balloon animals as well as an abundance of bubbly.

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