**Olivia Longott Breaks Her Silence After 25 Years: The Truth About Clive Davis and the Music Industry**

After 25 years, Olivia Longott, the talented singer and former “First Lady of G-Unit,” has finally opened up about her tumultuous journey in the music industry.

From being signed by the legendary Clive Davis to her struggles with G-Unit and industry politics, Olivia’s story is one of resilience, betrayal, and ultimately, self-discovery.

Olivia was just 19 years old when she was signed by Clive Davis to his label, J Records. Known for launching the careers of icons like Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys, Clive was considered a powerhouse in the music industry.

For Olivia, however, being chosen by Clive wasn’t the dream it seemed—it was the beginning of a nightmare. She revealed that her career was tightly controlled from the start.

She wasn’t allowed to be herself; instead, she was molded into a marketable persona. While Alicia Keys was positioned as the soulful, piano-playing “good girl,” Olivia was cast as the “bad girl” of R&B—loud, edgy, and rebellious. This image wasn’t who she truly was, but the label demanded it, forcing her to act out a role she didn’t agree with.

Her debut single, *Bizounce*, gained attention and charted on Billboard, but the label had no long-term plan for her success. Olivia was treated as a placeholder, a pawn in a larger marketing strategy.

Within a year, her debut album came and went with little promotion, and her career at J Records fizzled out. She was left feeling abandoned, confused, and burdened with an image she never wanted.

After leaving J Records, Olivia transitioned to Interscope Records, but the move wasn’t a fresh start. It was driven by label politics and power struggles behind the scenes. Eventually, she was introduced to Chris Lighty, a prominent figure in hip-hop, who brought her into G-Unit under 50 Cent’s leadership.

As the first female artist signed to G-Unit, Olivia was expected to compete with Murder Inc.’s Ashanti, helping 50 Cent expand his empire into R&B. Her feature on 50 Cent’s hit *Candy Shop* brought her voice to the forefront, but once again, she was sidelined. Instead of being marketed as a solo artist, Olivia was used to soften G-Unit’s image and attract a broader audience.

Behind the scenes, Olivia faced constant challenges. She struggled to find her place in a male-dominated label that didn’t understand or support her artistry.

Her album *Behind Closed Doors* was shelved indefinitely, and tensions with 50 Cent grew as he sought to control her career. Eventually, Olivia parted ways with G-Unit, but the damage to her reputation lingered. Public feuds, rumors, and betrayals—such as false claims by The Game and 50 Cent—further tarnished her career.

Despite these setbacks, Olivia refused to give up. She began releasing music independently, focusing on the soulful ballads she always wanted to create. She also explored acting, appeared on *Love & Hip Hop*, and even released a memoir, *Release Me: My Life, My Words*.

Through it all, Olivia has reclaimed her narrative, proving that her voice and talent are stronger than any industry manipulation. Today, she continues to build her legacy on her own terms.