A Gospel Voice in Pain
Le’Andria Johnson, the gospel singer who shot to fame after winning Sunday Best, has never shied away from honesty. In a recent interview on Kandi Burruss’ podcast “Speak On It,” she talked openly about her ongoing struggles with alcoholism and the emotional lows she has experienced.
Support From Unexpected Places
Among those who reached out to her during her darkest times, Johnson specifically named Beyoncé, along with Donald Lawrence, Jamie Foxx, Tyrese, Muni Long, and Kandi Burruss. She emphasized that many in the gospel world stayed silent, making the support from these figures even more impactful.
Johnson has personal ties to the Knowles family as well—earlier in her life she was briefly managed by Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles, and has performed at funerals and book tour events associated with the family. Those connections likely played a role in the outreach she’s received.
- Visibility for Recovery: Le’Andria sharing her struggles adds to the ongoing conversation about addiction in religious and entertainment communities, where shame often silences people.
- Breaking Stigma: Her story shows that even people who seem spiritually strong or publicly successful can deal with very personal battles.
- Power of Support: Beyoncé’s outreach underscores how small acts—checking in, offering love—can mean a lot when someone feels isolated.
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