The VH1 Blog is lucky enough to welcome back Royce Reed to her weekly recapping gig where she’ll give us her perspective on all things Basketball Wives 3. Check in each week to hear Royce’s take on the drama that goes down. This week: Sippin’ on shallow.
OK HERE WE GO! AGAIN THIS IS MY BLOG AND I SAY WHAT I WANT WHEN I WANT AND HOW I WANT. IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT DON’T READ IT.
I decided to make this blog post a self-help guide…there will be 3 subjects. Here we go!
Chronicles of the Basketball Wives, err, Girlfriends, errr Exes and a Wife….ahem…
1. How to Start a Loving and Respectful Relationship
2. How to Make The Most of Your Overseas Trip
3. How To Build a Great and Long-lasting Friendship
Guide 1: How To Start a Loving and Respectful Relationship
Shade Factor: 6
As we have heard from Jennifer, you must consider EVERY man you go on a date with a boyfriend. Yes, EVERY. You must put yourself on stalker status and claim them as “Your Boo”. You also MUST sleep with them to keep them….hence her going through a divorce. Despite the fact, I’ve ONLY had 2 boyfriends not 3 in the past 3 not 1 years, I guess I’m doing something wrong by living up to my morals. BUT, since it comes from the mouth of Jen-God it must be true. I find it funny though that I seem to come up in conversation pertaining to my sex life when I’m such a Non-Muthaf***n Factor. Dammit! Contrary to popular belief it is assured that since Jennifer went on that blind date, he is now her boyfriend and I’m guessing she slept with him so that’s boyfriend #2, and I believe we see #3 somewhere down the line also…
What have we learned here? Not A Got Damn Thing! Which basically means you’re good! Screw your morals and upbringing, those beliefs went out in 1999. A man/woman will only respect your mind if you make the relationship physical right off and you claim then from date 1!
Guide 2: How to Make the Most of Your Overseas Trip
Shade Factor: 8
As I stated in the confessional, I saw this trip being full of drama. My trip to Rome consisted of Site Seeing, photo ops, a little souvenir shopping, and great dining. Basically I did it ALL wrong. When you go on an overseas trip you must take ALL your drama and issues with each other to that country and squash it there. Yes, like a Drama Retreat. You must confront your best friend, worst enemy, and call out those who cant hold water. Every time you sit down to eat, be angry. Every time you walk with someone, bring up the issues with someone else, ESPECIALLY if it pertains to your best friend. Lastly, when you are in your downtime you must PLOT on how you want to handle any and all ambushes you plan to have while Shaunie plays peace maker….yeah…This way, you will leave that country not remembering the culture but remembering your issues. AWESOME! Cant wait to go back. Shaunie, how bout next time you invite Gloria and Laura! I foresee Fun Times!!! To Tami, just as you thought I was an idiot for trying to build something with Meeka, I think you’re crazy for believing these chicks may have any sense of loyalty to you. If any, its because they are afraid to get on your bad side. We can argue it up and down face to face then go have drinks after-wards BUT it wont be in Rome.
What have we learned here? Overseas means throwing someone Overboard, Under the Bus, and Out in Traffic. Which basically means, no souvenirs…unless it’s Holy Water.
Guide 3: How To Build a Great and Longlasting Friendship
Shade Factor: 9
Under NO circumstances are you to EVER have a mind of your own. You must pick one person to be the Alpha female or male and everyone else has to play the “Yes Man”. You are never, I mean NEVER, under any circumstance allowed to go against the grain or the opinion of the Alpha even if its the truth. Also, you must talk about the issues you have with your friend/s with others before confronting them. Yes, you need backup. You must answer any and all questions dishonestly the way the Alpha THINKS you should answer it, and the way she/he saw you answering it in their head. Evelyn, I’m confused as to why you were crying. Now your friendship wont be the same? Because your friend, your BFF, finally spoke her mind? I believe she said everything she stated in that interview to your face. I smell SH!T and its coming from your way. You did say you could give a performance so here’s your award for the best Sh!tshow! I must say, as much as Jennifer and I aren’t friends, I’m extremely proud of her for not backing down from her opinion. I honestly jumped up and down and started swinging my arms like she just dunked on Kobe’ but I digressed when I saw the tears. I felt better when she had that “whatever, she’ll get over it” attitude. Listen, my friends and I can argue and debate any and all issues all day then have dinner at night and hug it out. I’m hoping these 2 can hug it out while still standing their ground on their opinions Then and only then will I say this friendship has stood ONE of the tests of time. Let’s see how this ends, I give it a few weeks as opposed to a few months, I mean this time you didn’t swear on your daughters life you would never be friends as you did with Suzie, so I’m sure it wont last as long. Suzie, you look scared to speak. I’m not mad you read my text message but now you see what happened to me. You kinda felt like you had to PROVE your innocence. I get it, now you see how I felt in Spain. Difference is now, I no longer give a sh!t. Hence the reason why I haven’t built that great and longlasting friendship with these chicks. Tami, run! Suzie, run, Meeka, sprint.
What have we learned here? Blood is thicker than water and none of us are related. Therefore, only Yes men are allowed in fake, err I mean Real Friendships!
All and all, even though I wasnt seen in this episode I was definitely in more scenes than I thought! Till next week, notice the sarcasm, & shade… I’m outtie!!!
Also, my book College Girls is NOW available on Kindle!!! Click here to get book one of the series instantly here, and purchase the paperback on Amazon here.
76 responses to to Royce Reed Recaps Basketball Wives Episode 7
← Previous Comments
ROYCEEEEE !!!! My Fav. love you girl :) You always keep it 100
I love it Royce you are so right. I don’t think Shaunie is as innocent as she pretends to be. I really thinks she likes the drama. The trip now she knew it was going to be drama and she brought the new girl anyway. Whom decided to hide out or ditch the trip on the last episode. I do not care for Meeka at all. Watch your back girl. As my grandma would say something in the milk ain’t clean. Love you girl stay true to who you are. Keep it real.
Okay let me first say I love Royce on this blog. These women hate you because you keep it real and you won’t kiss they butt and let them do you any kind of way. Evelyn, Jennifer, and Shaunie come off as some of the fakest ladies I have ever seen. Why they all seem to want to be in so good with Evelyn I will never know because in my opinion she would never last around “REAL ” women. I see her as a groupie for athletes and an easy screw. If only Jennifer would realize she is a grown woman and stand on her own with an opinion of all things (not just Royce related)she would be alright, but for some reason she seems to need her “BEST FRIEND” approval to move along. Suzie you are the worst because last season none of them would talk to you at all because Evelyn didn’t like you(which that had nothing to do with the other ladies) and Royce had your back. She told them all when they were together She would still hang with you regardless and yet you show no kind of loyalty just kiss Ev and the rest of them chics behind. Girl get a backbone and learn how to say on to the next if you can’t be you and talk to Royce without getting questioned. Royce keep doing you because any “REAL ” woman can see through these ladies a mile away.
Royce you are so right about everyone! Hoevlyn with her “keep it real” fakelopsy is the first one to break down in tears when Jen kept it real to her about Chad. Shaunie is exactly what you said, an instigator who likes to act like she is Mother Goose, but constantly fanning the flames. I love you Royce for not letting these overgrown girls come to Florida and walk all over you. I lived in Orlando from 2006-2011 and we all know the real reason Shaunie does not like you or other Orlando people because her man was running out the door hanging out with real women and she couldn’t keep him indoors with her.
I hate that Jen cried, that was either a sign of defeat of bowing down (Jen is my Fav) but girl never let Shaunie play you like she played Tami ans Ev the episode where she told her she slept with Kenny. and wth did Tami play the concerned roll when 2episodes back she wanted to knock Ev’s (who convientlly fell out with everybody or had something bold to say about them since season 1 except shaunie)..i can go on but……
ROYCE VERY WELL SAID AND WRITTEN ! i LOVE THIS BLOG , I do love the show also! love you on screen, great luck with your book , I will be sure to buy !
throw*
royce, grow up, and be a mother to your child. you all knew when you signed up for “reality” tv, that the only thing that sells is “drama”. Peaceable, intelligent, whole relationships are not good for ratings. IT IS ALL FAKE – YOU INCLUDED! But you’re right about quite a bit you said, but include yourself in the fakery, ’cause you signed on for your 5 min of fame as well. STOP judging them, and trying to paint yourself as someone with more values. you have messed up – on more than one occasion yourself – so please refrain from too much criticism. evelyn of course, overreacts, which is nothing new – always out of order, and can’t handle what she dishes out. she’s complained about every other person’s man, and the only reason she’s so defensive is because she knows it’s true, but she wants to be married soooo bad, she’s willing to go back down the slum road for money, again.
but as for you, just watch the judgmental attitude. you seem childish, and knowing that you are a mother, it just doesn’t look good.
Hey Royce … WONDERFUL, WELL EXPLAINED, PUT TOGETHER, “Tell me something good,” blog. Love it!! Just love it!!
I hope all the ladies enjoyed their trip to Rome because the way they were acting, they could’ve stayed in the states AT HOME for all that foolery!! Yea, yea Meeka and Tami got off on the wrong foot but Tami does need to understand that Evelyn is NOT the only one that is, will, and can stand up to her. Yes, Meeka came at her wrong at the Polo Match, but it seemed to me that she was actually playing with Tami. Once Tami came out the mouth sideways, because she was in her feelings, then the tone of the conversation changed and got CRAZY!! However, this mess that was going on with Tami on the way to Rome and in Rome, was just utterly ridiculous. I know she’s your girl Royce but, c’mon … WHY?! She had already made up her mind before landing in Rome that she wasn’t going to be socialize with Meeka. YET … Tami started instigating in the van on the way to the hotel. Sooo, why you didn’t think Eric the Model was her type and you knew that. Tami just met Jennifer LAST SEASON, yet she wants to make it appear as if she REALLY knows Jennifer. It was just last season she was wanting to beat Jen’s butt over some stupid food stamp remark … and she wonders why her daughters went with someone else for their manager. I’m not hating on Tami, I’m just pointing out some things obviously she doesn’t see and think are okay. People need to stop thinking that they can say and do what they want to any/everybody but it is suppose to be all out war when the shoe is on the other foot.
Rome would have been so much relax and better had they planned their day/time wisely and stopped being so self-centered and selfish. It just irritating to see a bunch of women always concerned about THEIR feelings at the wrong time and at the expense of other people. SIX women went to Rome and outside of seeing them arrive, get situated at the hotel, have dinner, breakfast, go shopping, and to the wine tasting, ALL they have done is worried about what the other is saying about them, focused on he said/she said crap, having others defending themselves, and sat around with attitudes, spoiling the mood and atmosphere for everyone else. Shaunie needs to just take a trip by herself next season. Or pay for everyone to go on a nice trip with their special someone because it is just too crazy.
Meeka just got there and probably have a mouth full to tell her husband everyday or the mess she is tangled up in. However, Meeka … sorry, you are at fault. Just take the same word of advice they gave Suzie last season … SHUT UP!! As for me, Royce, as Meeka’s acquaintance, just let her know she is trying too hard.
As for Shaunie, I would not say she is an instigator. They come to her to talk about situations because hey, she is friends with them (Evelyn, Jennifer, and Tami), and it is her show. As for the others, I think Suzie came to her only once and Meeka is the new girl on the block, and who you think brought her in to the group? However, I will say that Shaunie appears to be one – between the four – to speak like she has some sense. Even though there is a lot more she can add to her advice category but I think she tries to be neutral, appear to be mature, and lady-like, while working real hard to NOT say what she probably would have wanted to say (but it’s all on camera and she knows she is being watched.)
I really do enjoy watching the show. Next weeks there is going to be a fight?! Really?! LOL, the preview was crazy. It looked like it was Tami’s tattoo but then the same body was getting her hair pulled and the neck was looking like Suzie’s. These finales HAVE to be for ratings as well as someone making poor choices as to who should be on the show, and WHY are they chosen. I mean, really, when do WOMEN actually grow up in their antics???? The pulling hair, scratching, taking off shoes, pulling off earrings, jumping in someone’s face … what does it all really say outside of the person THINKS they are getting ready to kick butt (and just might get their own butt kicked). I have never understood it. Fist will always get the job done. HOWEVER, it is one thing to protect thyself as oppose to be the one that is ALWAYS throwing the first swing.
I am glad that Jennifer stood up to Evelyn in how she felt. However, they should have had that conversation just between the two of them. I didn’t mind that Jennifer cried either. She felt she was right, Evelyn felt she was wrong. I think if Shaunie had not have mentioned that Evelyn was “really” hurt, Jennifer would have allowed her to cool off. But, that is her best friend, she loves her, and at times we may do or say something not knowing that our friend is going to react the way they do. So Jennifer crying – to me – was understandable. She was on the radio speaking smack about her best friend’s fiance and it was not like and created hurt. It is natural to hurt for your friend that you have hurt. So Royce, don’t be too hard on Jennifer for that. Everyone’s friendships are different because you have different characteristics and behaviors meshing … so Royce, lady, don’t compare your friendshsips with how Jennifer and Evelyn’s friendship is. lol, it’s all good.
And YES … I was quite surprised to see that Evelyn is living the way she is – based off of 10+ year relationship with the basketball player, and how SHE is content with her mom living in that neighborhood. I don’t know, does that say MORE that Evelyn is selfish and self-centered? Or her mother is content staying where she is? Hmmm, maybe Chad will be the HUSBAND that allows her to bring her mother and sister to her neck of the woods. Also, with her marrying a FOOTBALL player, she might have to start her own show and just visit Shaunie ‘n nem sometimes.
All right Royce … ’til next time.
@ Tracey: WOW!! That post was a bit harsh and even though you are referring to Chad and Evelyn, you do realize that they aren’t the only ones that fit the mold. I’m sure there are plenty of other PARENTS that were in the category long before the two of them and probably would have found that post quite insulting – to say the least.
Everything is not meant to be posted. “HOE”? BASTARD children … watch yourself!!
Royce, skip what the other ladies(girls) on the show said about you, their all hating because you are the youngest and act more maturely than them. I mean, how old are the (girls) with all the he say /she say bull. You are right on a lot of things you said about the others. Do you and let their significant others do them.
Royce i dnt understand you say that you are more mature than all these women then y r u on the show? if you dnt care and cant stand all the fakery then y r u on the show?? i think i have an idea….u want the attention just like everyone else. You cant make a blog about these women wen u were in the same cirlceas them. U talk about having morals but morals is more than waiting 6 months to have sex (which is a comendable thing) Morals are abiding by contracts, morals are not shaking you ass in front of ppl with no clothes. You said in the second seaon that the reason dancers still dated the players is becuase you all just didnt care. That doesnt sound very moral to me. See the other womenmany have thier flaws but you are def not without fault. YOUR ON THE SAME SHOW AS THEM! So at the end of the day Royce if and when people look at the show and say that Jen Ev Shaunie and everyone else are gold digging hoes…gues what? you are going to be called the same thing no one is forcing you to be on this show and they are def not going to seperate you from them just because you think your real and you wait six months to haev sex…u still shake you ass in front of millionares for money…….
prsmit, i agree with you totally. Royce, as the kids say, Gurl Bye, you continue to try to create this image that you are so real and nothing like the other ladies, you are just as phony and fake as the rest of them… The one thing I can say about Evelyn, she is a B**** but she totally admits to it… Jen you finally have a voice. Hold on to it. Nothing you said was wrong or untrue and I do not believe you were speaking in a vendictive or jealous tone during the interview. Chad, though sexy as he**, is a Hot Mess and now he has Mrs. Hot Mess to roll with him… Meeka hon, you are trying WAAAAYYY to hard which causes you to look like a fool… Tami, please, we get it, your not to be f’d with but you are taking the whole BAD A** CHICK too far… Shaunie, though I think you are an instigator, I still like you, so far… Suzie, get a backbone, I don’t believe any of the ladies, includng Royce, really like you, throw a drink!
Royce please….you get a check also for being fake…….lets not get it twisted Shaunie by no means is evil….ill repeat by no means is she evil she is a business women who solicited this idea around til she sold it and she is the Director of the show so everytime another tv stops on vh1 to watch bball wives she is PAID that is why we are now about to end her third season and move into four….they are also starting bball wives of L.A. which Ms Shaunie will make money from because all of this was her idea……..Drama was expected that is why we all watch…..but you are beyond Drama…your daddy has even told you to SLOW DOWN take your time ……maybe you can have Eric as your man since you follow him on twitter…..he is into making Porn now and you would fit right in…..
girl I know you were laughing your ass of when u watch that trip to Italy and thanking God Shaunie left you out….FAKE FRIENDS—u have always said that
And Suzie—she is just glad someone likes her period–She is stupid
Royce, you are right about a lot of what you said. Although your not squeaky clean yourself, you made some good points. Evelyn is/ made out to be the villian of the show, kind of like New York for the Flavor of Love. I don’t know why you think/care so much about what Evelyn says/does. Like you said before, you work with teenage girls, and they look at her and think she has it all. I seriously doubt that, who in their right mind would want to be like Evelyn. She has naked pictures all on the internet.She slept with a married man, and got beat up for it on National tv, she slept with her current bf on the first date with everyone watching, that doesn’t sound like the life anyone would want to have. But I don’t think she’s a bad person because I don’t know her, I just know what I and the rest of America sees. If she has any respect for herself she will make some personal changes and watch how she is portrayed on National tv, in front of her family, friends, and potential business partners, cause you can’t put Basketball Wives on a resume.
On my way to the re-union show in Los Angeles, I can’t wait to see everyone in person.
MsRita
Royce……you are a misfit! You are just like the rest of them. You always taking about them with drama……so are you! Personally I think you are jealous of them? You have your own insecurities. You are no saint yourself! Your mouth is filthy just like the rest. Grow up!
I continue to see that Royce wasn’t the childish one after all. I just don’t get… Suzie’s big ass mouth; and yes Royce.. the others are SCARED of being on Tammi’s bad side.
Tammi – keeping it real is being a lady at all times! These are childish games; but it makes money! (I guess) But on the real…………….all of you have talked about one another… Hell… they all agreed that you couldn’t dress.. OMG
Ladies….really?
It is my opinion that each of the ladies all have some serious issues. For them to have and still live the life most of us dream about, they are very immature. The whole show is like watching a bunch of High school girls . I am finding it hard to believe that any of them were married as long as they were. This explains alot of why they are single now. Evelyn (Chad will never marry you. Have your babies if you want and get the child support because it won’t last) Susie (Stop playing both sides of the fence and choose.) Shaunie (It may be your show but you are POISON, sooner or later your trifling ways will catch up with you) and Tami (If you are so real, why are you so insecure about everything?) All of you are much too intelligent to put yourselves out like this on National Television. All of the cursing backbiting, figthing, and two-facedness does not show black women at their best. This show only depicts what other cultures has stereotyped blacks as being. Why not stop the drama and start uplifting each other, because all eyes are on you. Remember, those who are not laughing with you are laughing at you.
Tami is so ghetto to attack Meeka. I get it she don’t like her and Susie have diarrhea mouth, she tried too hard to fit in. Shaunie is the ring leader and all the girls are afraid to tell her the truth. All she wants is drama to happen.
Royce you may get paid to be on this show but your strength is in blogging for this show.You are a great blogger because you tell it like it really is. I believe you are a better friend than these ladies are to each other. At least if we hung out together I know you would tell me the truth to my face not behind my back. Shaunie wants the public to see strong black women. So why aren’t you on the show more often? Oh I know, Shaunie wants women to be portrayed as groupies that can’t be strong woman who can’t have a different opinions than the group.Tami needs to go to the gym and do some boxing to get her fight on, not on the show.Meeka you can’t say or do anything to get Tami to like you so just be yourself and don’t talk so much.
Royce, you should have filed a suit against Evelyns a** when she threw that glass of wine @ you. Evelyn is such a bully and one day someone will kick her a** for assulting them. As for your friend Suzie; you need to drop that zero because she certainly does not have your back. The only person that has kept it “real talk” with you and had your back is Tami!
Tami is a real sista too, either you’re going to like her or dislike her, there is know in-between. True friendship between females mean; you except the person for who they are “unconditionally.”
Keep it pushing Royce and contine to make your “Bank.”
Peace and Luv
Royce I loved this! Absolutely hilarious and truthful. It may not be popular opinion but it’s definitely the truth! Keep doing your thang and being honest with you.
Royce, why all the foul language? @ the end of the day, you all have done your dirt and got hooked up w/the wrong guy! it would be so nice if you all could display a bit more class and stop dogging each other like it’s your job…it aint fun to be on the outside looking in and you are trying to hold on to this circle of girls! put more energy into your son and stop worrying about these women that you say you want not nothing to do with!
You have been my favorite from the start. You were the underdog and now the overdog. You have upstaged these backstabbing money hungry women. They wanted to put you down because you are a dancer…but you do work! I know it is hard for them to believe that there are women out there that actually have jobs standing up. I guess it is hard when they are always in bed on their backs trying to figure whom their next victim will be. You are classy and respectful..your parents raised you well..they should be proud. Love your blog! It is tastefully written.
← Previous Comments