17 Comments
User's avatar
Brendon Holder's avatar

this story is so intense, i had to force myself to remember that this actually happened to a real person. wow i didn't know he brought out candace owens... and you brought out baz luhrmann?

Expand full comment
Gabriella Karefa-Johnson's avatar

Likeeeee... I wish I could explain how the fuck this crew assembled but that's between us and, I guess, satan.

Expand full comment
LEVi LOPEZ's avatar

insaneeee post, I was hooked all the way through

Expand full comment
Rachel Richardson's avatar

this cast list is WILD

Expand full comment
Tor Rose's avatar

Get her on Call Her Daddy stat

Expand full comment
Raffela Mancuso's avatar

Brilliant writing by GKJ

Expand full comment
Geraldine Chung's avatar

Wait… Baz Lurhmann??? Sorry that is not my only take away. Was sorry then and sorry now that you became the sole object of his childish retribution. So impressed by how you held up against that intense scrutiny and admire how you inspire so many. You are fab, you look fab. I hope you know it cuz we all do. 💝💝💝

Expand full comment
robyndw's avatar

I paused the movie, and cleaned my glasses to read this. It was everything I needed to hear. I remember when all of this happened, and I kept thinking, I wonder how she feels and what is she thinking thru all of this. Then I thought, I will watch from far, and root and holler and be in her corner. keep smiling and shining!!

Expand full comment
Natalie Guevara's avatar

the way i was picturing "the warriors" reading the posse descriptions

Expand full comment
Alex's avatar

this is fly as hell, got my heart racing

Expand full comment
Sophia Mallam's avatar

Can’t wait for the book

Expand full comment
EM's avatar

My jaw was agape for most of this. The backlash against Kanye was how I started following GKJ, simply because I hated the thought of a bigot ending some young woman’s career because he knew he did some bigoted fucked up thing. Stayed because she’s so talented and I’ve appreciated her insight

Expand full comment
Kay's avatar

This was absolutely breathtaking, and such an important piece of writing that touches on incredibly important subjects in the industry and the world right now. Thank you for sharing, for being yourself, for showing up. Your voice is a balm.

Expand full comment
meemz's avatar

“No live juice - wack as hell” is the only acceptable way to describe Candace Owens from now on.

Expand full comment
Khanya Pama's avatar

GKJ you’ve done it again

Expand full comment
Brianna Mannion's avatar

Incredible writing and what a story!! F those fries!

Expand full comment
Billy Daley's avatar

I still cannot fathom how rancid that day/week/month must have felt for you. He is a sick man who refuses to address his illness and the pathetic souls who live off his illness are evil. OH and the Costes sucks hard. always has - and i have a scar on my shin to prove it - turn the lights on

Expand full comment