July 23, 2022
DaniLeigh has issued a scathing response to comments made by a choreographer she previously worked with while directing a video for late music icon Prince.
On Friday (July 22), hours after explaining how she forged a relationship with the “Purple Rain” vocalist during an interview with The Breakfast Club, the “Lil Bebe” singer responded to disparaging statements made by choreographer Nicole Kirkland about her involvement with the production of Prince’s “Breakfast Can Wait” music video.
In a series of comments on a viral post, DaniLeigh addressed an Instagram story Kirkland created alleging she and another professional choreography coach were directly hired by Prince in addition to accusing the 27-year-old Def Jam artist of taking credit for the work she did.
“Prince ain’t hire shit!!! He hired ME ! I hired y’all!” DaniLeigh wrote. “I picked YALL and gave u the opportunity , you guys were jus selfish and wanted all the credit when u always got ur credit for choreography. I always say I directed it … never claim choreography, it’s on the credits of the video… prince hand picked me , FOUND ME !!! Wanted to give ME the opportunity , wanted to continue to help ME in my career.”
She continued: “He didn’t continue to use u for future projects because he saw how y’all did ME!” “That was your first biggest job….but y’all both wanted to be weird and act like I didn’t give you an opportunity of a lifetime, But it’s all good… not really tripping… don’t need a thank u… just next time u see me in person don’t say fake hi to me.. it’s just weird… get ur 15mins u been longing for since 10 years ago.”
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