Teena Marie Trends On Twitter After Many Find Out She Was White
Teena Marie wasn’t called the Ivory Queen of Soul for nothing. However, many people just found out that the R&B singer was white, and now she’s currently trending on Twitter.
Known for her hits like “Square Biz”, “Fire & Desire” (with Rick James), “Lovergirl,” and “Ooo La La La,” Marie lent her soulful voice, songwriting, and production to many songs that make cookout and Saturday afternoon cleaning playlists.
Lady Tee was also a frequent collaborator with her friend Rick James, and Marie’s distinctive soprano vocals are what caused many fans of the “Still In Love” singer to believe that she was black.
Marie passed in December of 2010 from natural causes at the age of 54. A month prior, Marie suffered a seizure. Stevie Wonder, Deniece Williams, Smokey Robinson, Queen Latifah, LisaRaye, Sinbad, Tichina Arnold, Shanice Wilson, and Berry Gordy, Jr. attended Marie’s memorial service among others.
Below check out some of the tweets regarding Teena Marie.
I cannot believe Teena Marie is trending because a decade after her death people finding out she was white lol wow
— Miss Tee ♌ 🏁🏁🏁🏁💜💛💜💛 (@Missleo814) June 10, 2020
Whoever didn’t know Teena Marie was white OBVIOUSLY did NOT see her and Rick James iconic performance of Fire & Desire at the BET Awards
— Kvrl Lvgerfeld (@TaVon_Maleek) June 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/arbyannalaniece/status/1270783864789704705
https://twitter.com/sonnyonfilm/status/1270783485142237186
Don’t know what the intent is with @MsTeenaMarie trending but gives me a reason to crank up some Square Biz. https://t.co/pf8OmQW4w5
— Jon Katz (@chiswick_radio) June 10, 2020
I came for the greatness that is Teena Marie...
— IAmMrSid (@IAmMrSid) June 10, 2020
*looks at TL*
Wait, you are now finding out she’s white?!? 🤔
Does it matter?!? How about she could flat out sing! pic.twitter.com/iFELEsOr4n
https://twitter.com/urfavehaitian/status/1270783074440286209
Huh? It is 2020 and some people are just finding out that Teena Marie is white. pic.twitter.com/dDJG1Daxzz
— He who remains annoyed by all (@Blucollarmarvel) June 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/RAETHEGOON/status/1270779939181211648
Jon B was white. Who cares if teena Marie was white. They both are talented and can sang.
— 𝒥𝑒𝑒 𝑀𝑜𝓃𝑒𝓎 (@therealJeeMoney) June 10, 2020
Y’all Just Now Finding Out That Teena Marie Was White 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 She’s One of the White People We Claim like Sis a whole Bop RIP Teena
— Bianca #FindDanielRobinson (@baddie123bebe) June 10, 2020
I thought Teena Marie was black when I was younger for sure. I’m not even about to cap.
— T💕 (@TianaaWoah) June 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/mfwooten1/status/1270774038189801475
When you see Teena Marie trending and think it’s her birthday birthday but you find out she’s trending cuz folk didn’t know she was white. Folk= anyone under the age of 25 pic.twitter.com/BLsVZ2nmUv
— ChytownGirl (@ChytownGirl89) June 10, 2020
Teena Marie was our "blue eyed soul sister"...with a voice from the Gods!!! I don't think I've ever heard a white person sound as soulful, outside the man that sings with Patti Labelle "On my Own"...lolz
— Book of Life (@Thisizhowwedoit) June 10, 2020
People waited until teena Marie was dead and gone for years, before they found out fire and desire was half sung by a white lady. Hehehe I love her ❤️
— Just a thought (@cass_shah) June 10, 2020
The Ivory Queen of Soul
