Earning respect in the industry is always a difficult task but as a female, it is even more difficult.

R&B singer Monica recently had a sit-down with Uptown Magazine where she explained how she has been able to maintain the constant respect from both her fans and other celebrities in the industry. She said not being messy is a major key *DJ Khaled voice*.

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“People call me mama, even when some of them are older than me,” she said. “I know it’s because I show and give love and I never speak with malice towards anyone. I’ve learned the power of the tongue and I know how impactful words can be.”

However, she also went into detail about how she is not one play with. “Please don’t get me wrong, I will get someone together, quickly,” she said. “You will not come at me wrong without repercussions.”

Yessssss, Mo! You tell ’em.

Source: Uptown Magazine