DAWN OF DANITY KANE SPEAKS

Surprise, surprise...Dawn speaks on Danity Kane


"We talked about it, and there's a fear we have of losing our fanbase. But at the end of the day, Diddy made his choice to let us decide, and we would like to continue with the name and the group," Dawn told Essence magazine. "This is our lives, and you can't just say no to your dreams. I love working with the group. However, it's so hard to say what will happen. I would prefer that the original group members remain. It's hard enough for fans to follow as is."

In the interview, Richard also addresses the rumors that with two of the members dropped from the group, Diddy has plans to have her go solo. "It's so interesting how the media chooses to interpret or report things. I have never said that I was pursuing a solo deal. I told someone that I have waited so long for my dream, and singing is my dream and has been for so long. I have done nothing on the side as far as solo projects. I'm not sidestepping."

Instead of asking her about solo projects, "Everyone should ask Puff if that's what he has in line for me," she suggested. "If he does, then I'm honored and I will work hard, as I've always done. Who knows what can happen, because Puff changes his mind every five seconds. I'm going to work hard. I'm going to be the same person I was in the beginning."

Although she said she's been supportive of everyone's approaches to the group, Richard couldn't help but notice that others — most notably O'Day — were acting as they pleased. "I have totally been supportive of the group — that's my priority," she said. "We had shows where Aubrey didn't show up, and we had her back and no one wrote about it or said anything.

"Some of the other girls have pursued their interests, and I have sat back and supported them in their individual pursuits," she continued. "It truly hurts my feelings, because I work so hard, and I've been so honest from the beginning. Again, my priority has always been Danity Kane. I've never missed a show or meeting, so it's just interesting how people perceive things. I can only put it in God's hands."

GV Says: I have to say...I think Dawn is sneaky. And you have to wonder why she wasn't up front in working with Diddy on the side. Obviously that was going to create friction. The fact that it wasn't necessarily on a solo project makes no difference. I also don't like the fact that she's trying to throw salt on people. The rest of the members should take note of who to watch. You're foul Dawn!!!