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FAITH EVANS’ BOOK ‘KEEP THE FAITH’ IN STORES IN AUGUST

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Faith Evans, multi-platinum selling singer and widow of the Notorious B.I.G., is set to release a “tell all” book, titled Keep the Faith: A Memoir, this August.

She revealed plans for the book earlier this year, which is said to detail the highs and lows of the singer’s life, but will also shed light on Evans’ controversial relationship with her late husband, the Notorious B.I.G.

Check out what she said about her upcoming book release via a press release:

It’s been over ten years since Big was killed. I grieved for him for a very long time. And then, as time passed, the icy wall of grief surrounding my heart began to thaw and I began to heal. I remarried, had more children, and continued to record and release more music. I continued to live my life. And while I can never discount the time I spent with Big, I’ve never felt the need to live in the past.

But sometimes, I still find myself thinking about Big being rushed the hospital, and I break down in tears.

It’s not just because we hung up on each other during what would be our last telephone conversation. And it’s not because I am raising our son, a young man who has never known his father.

It’s partly all of those things. But mainly it’s because he wasn’t ready to go. His debut album was called Ready to Die. But in the end, he wasn’t. Big never got a chance to tell his story. It’s been left to others to tell it for him. In making the decision to tell my own story, it means that I’ve become one of those who can give insight to who Big really was. But I can only speak on what he meant to me.

Yet I also want people to understand that although he was a large part of my life, my story doesn’t actually begin or end with Big’s death. My journey has been complicated on many levels. And since I am always linked to Big, there are a lot of misconceptions about who I really am.

I hope that in reading my words, there is inspiration to be found. Perhaps you can duplicate my success or achieve where I have failed. Maybe you can skip over the mistakes I’ve made. Use my life as an example-of what to do and in some cases, what not to do.

It’s not easy putting your life out there for the masses. But I’ve decided I’ll tell my own story. For Big. For my children. And for myself.

The book hits stores on August 29th…

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1.

BASS MAN

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I think that’s a good idea, because people want to know the truth behind what was going on.

It also lowers the rumorfest that was surrounding the jail thing.

Good luck to her.

2.

Keisha

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

.Idk how i feel about this!

3.

That's Wassup

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

People know they will use those tell all books to stay relevant! Not interested, but hopefully she comes out with some more bangers.

4.

Young Hollywood

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I love it…….and she is still gorgeous!

5.

Tamika

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I can’t read Faith’s book. I hope that she can clear up those rumors about her & Diddy (especially after Biggie died. I heard there were LOTS of DRAMA) and her & Pac of course. This will be a good read.

6.

Dame(Everything I am not made me everything I am)~Mr. West

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

******Should be an interesting read

7.

divaJonelle

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I agree with you # 3. It seems to be a trend know-a-days, fall out of the public’s eye for a few years, and to make some quick change, they release a tell-all. If Faith name’s one more thing “keep the Faith”, I’m going to scream.

8.

BASS MAN

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

LoL @ #7

9.

Quiche-A

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I see Faith and Diddy are going to ride that Biggy train for as long as they can! I guess that’s how they stay relevant.

10.

Miss E

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I’m so happy for her…she has come along way. I can’t wait to hear Lil’ Kim’s reaction about how she is portrayed in the book.

11.

bassackwards

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

………the book could be therapeutic for Faith, I’m looking forward to reading it.

12.

Greg_Arious

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

>>>>Shes so unoriginal. Shes had like 8 albums named Keep the Faith or >>>>something with the word faith in it.

13.

BEAUTY Q.T.

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

May have to check it out… I am a HUGE Biggie fan!

14.

thickems

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

Sounds like a good read!
There are so much a person that’s in or out of the lime light can do. Clothing line, purfume, jewelry, act, entertainment company, record label, write a book, etc ect. The checks have to come from somewhere. It’s not like they have a 9 to 5!

15.

thickems

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

Keep the Faith is here BRAND!

16.

HOTMOMMA001

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

Well, here’s another “spill my guts” because I need the $ and publicity book. OH well, after the way Diddy did her, I’m surprised she has stayed in the back drop as long as she has.

She has tried numerous times to bounce back to no avail. I think she is a pretty good singer and could’ve had a stellar career had she NOT hooked up with “KILLYA” career Diddy!

Good luck to Faith and her future endeavors!

17.

dukesman2000

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

What will she talk about? How she fucked on Biggie?

18.

Brittany

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I love me some Faith! I think the book thing is a good idea but she needs to release another album….seems like singers wanna do everything else except sing.

19.

GreatestLoveOfAll

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I AM A HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE FAITH EVANS FAN!!!!!!!!!! SHES SUCH AN INCREDIBLE SINGER AND HER ALBUMS ARE CLASSICS.

SHE DESERVES WAY MORE SUCCESS WITH HER MUSIC.

20.

YEAH, I SAID IT!

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I’m definitly going to read this book.I’ve always wanted to get her perspectiv e during that very turbulent time in hip hop. I disagree about Faith doing this for publicity. BIG has been gone for over 10 years. If she was going to cash in, that ship would have already sailed.

21.

Fran Gadson

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

——–i hope in this book she clear of alot of things- i believe faith need some more time away from the media because she stated she grieve for a very time over biggie but what was she grieving for because she met her current hubby when she
—-was legally marry to biggie and marry him less than a year after biggie death and
h—had his baby

22.

let's not lie

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

@Greg_Arious lmao

i couldn’t care less and i don’t know anyone who wants to know. her life is not interesting and R.I.P. to biggie but i don’t want to hear about their relationship.

23.

tiffyma

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

i hope the book is better than Ms. Wallaces book….that bored me to death! i will read faiths. i can see her telling her point of view but for Puff to still be riding it is rediculous! i hope Faith follows the book with a hot CD because there arent many good Cd’s to rock to these days!

24.

SH on the job

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I just want to read about her and Pac.

25.

61

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I can not wait to get the book. I love me some faith i miss her voice she need to come out with a album. For the person saying she riding the biggie train she got money and his money what about that. Anything that have to do with biggie she getting so let her do her. GO FAITH

26.

lady

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I will get this

27.

shauny

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

>>I am a Faith fan since day 1 and know that she doesn’t need to write a damn tell all book for money. She is a writer (she did write some of Mary’s hit’s before Mary cracked out on her and started hanging with Kim) and she is a hell of a singer.

>>This is the point people miss about Faith even though she clearly states that her book isn’t a Biggie (RIP!!! GOAT) memoir but a story about her life. Him being a in her life would naturally mean he would be a part of her book.

>>Where on her book cover does it say “My Life as Mrs. B.I.G”, or Me and Biggie? Faith still has fans and more importantly a lovely voice and writing skills.

>>Haters just amaze me.

28.

angelita

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I’ve been a huge fan of Faith Evans for years. I look forward to purchasing a copy of her book. Jersey Stand Up!

29.

UNIQUE

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

bump the book when is she going to come out with a CD

30.

she she

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

cant wait!!!

31.

remyjones

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

When is her new album coming out????

32.

Shyandkillingit

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

….Yeah….uhmmmm….ima have to pass on this one…Volita Wallace is not going to
….have Mrs. Evans digging too deep on her and biggie’s relationship. She was the
….woman that had the ring…what more can this book tell us then we already know?
….Oh yeah….what really happened with her and Tupac….that’s all i want to read
about.

33.

HOTMOMMA001

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

For all the people who are die hard Faith fans….GREAT! You have a right to your views and opinions just like the rest of us, therefore, FALL BACK!

I fyou plan to purchase the book, cool, help a sistah out to make the New York Times Best Seller list. However, don’t get mad at all the other folx who won’t!

Lights dim, curtains close!

34.

HOTMOMMA001

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

For all the people who are die hard Faith fans….GREAT! You have a right to your views and opinions just like the rest of us, therefore, FALL BACK!

I fyou plan to purchase the book, cool, help a sistah out to make the New York Times Best Seller list. However, don’t get mad at all the other folx who won’t!

Lights dim, curtains close!

35.

NOD YA HEAD

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

Do we really need a tell all book? I guess this is in response to the Biggie movie that is set to come out.

36.

angels222288

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

this will be interesting, since we are speaking about books angel can u do something about sister sojahs new book the secound sequel too the coldest winter ever, if you know the book Diana

37.

pat

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

i wanna read her book…SHE’S BEEN THE ONLY ONE OUT OF BADBOY CAMP in those days to NOT BE SHOUTIN OUT BIGGIE NAME ON EVERYTHING…so i feel like she knows him in a different way

38.

EMOKiiD11234

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I JUS MiGHT READ iT

39.

*CALI BABY*

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I WONDER IF SHE MENTIONED 2PAC IN HER BOOK BECAUSE SHE CLAIMS THEY WERE JUST FRIENDS BUT IT SEEMS LIKE SHE BEEN HIDING THE REAL TRUTH FOR YEARS.

40.

KISS, KISS

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

Why is this being a “tell all” instead of a Biography?

I love Faith and I think her story can be inspriring.

41.

boombox

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

i know im all hung up on details, but um……how do yall “hang up on each other”. one of yall hung up on the other, and since she didn’t wanna say..he must have hung up on her lol

42.

MzCynical

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

Good for her….. Ive always liked her.

*shaking my head*…I think what she meant by we both hung up on each other is that they were both not feeling the convo and ended it…it doesnt necessarily meant that (he) hung up on her or she on him…just means they (both) chose to end the convo. …”geesh”…..lol!

43.

Raskel

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

Faith is a great woman, lovely voice, and great personality

44.

Theworldwillendin2012

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I love Faith, she always stays beautiful.

45.

C_Lo

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

Naw Faith we don’t want a book, we want an album!!

46.

Emma V's Great-Grandaughter

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

*********** I might read the book.

47.

Jarel25

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

@C_lo

Co-sign,I could give a flying hoot about this book,just bring on new music.

48.

cant wait until the book

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

FAITH I THINK IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO RELEASE THIS BOOK. YOUR GOING TO SELL ALOT OF BOOKS. CAN’T WAIT UNTIL AUGUST 29TH.

49.

Blkmarilyn

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I look forward to this read.

50.

keystar.

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I will be at the bookstore.

51.

iknowdasrite

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

yes! this book is long awaited. I know faith used to PISSED off all the time when Biggie was out there. she NEVER used to smile.

And Faiths life is still pretty interesting without BIG, her being biracial, raising all them kids, and at the same time being a key pioneer at the baddest record label of the 90’s.

But Faith, can you attach an CD to the book?? pleeeease. her voice is incredible!

52.

Have Not Thought of a New User Name

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

For some reason I think this book is going to be boring. I don’t care what nobody say if this was a Lil Kim “tell all” I would read it. To me Faith and Biggie were not together long enough for her to really have a lot to say and since she is partly using him to sell books…

On a good note can we get a new album Faith? lol

53.

Apples

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

WHO TF CARES? A wasted drug-headed-lost career bytch who tried to bring Kim down in the past NOW GONE BAD!!! Go back to housewife, chile. Yo career is OVA!!! I used to love you (as you once sang) but honey, baby, it is what it is!!!!

54.

SaraLeeCheeseCake

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

Faith isn’t doing this to get money or attention. She doesn’t need to. She’s been a song write for years. So she gets paid from that, But, most important, she’s not doing this just about BIG either. Ever since her into the game, people have always talked about her. Mainly because of the characters and events that surrounded her life. She’s never said one word about it. At least publically. I guess she figured, everybody’s talked about me to every extent. It’s time to tell my own story. So I go ahead Faith.

55.

kmniles

Friday, July 25, 2008 /

Why are people making an ass of themselves? I mean seriously…catching feelings because someone disagreed with your opinion while pointing fingers at others for the same offense is so schizophrenic, not to mention highly hypocritical.

Anyway, good for Faith. She’s a true artist and I wish her the best.

56.

Confucius

Friday, July 25, 2008 /

Faith is one of the few people who actually released a book to really explain something…not to stay relevant. Faith is happy with herself, she is not trying to dish dirt, she waited FOR YEARS to release this book. If she wanted to stay relevant, she would have wrote the book 10 years ago. Good Luck Faith, I hope you make the best sellers list.

57.

Kent

Friday, July 25, 2008 /

I’d like to share it with the hotties who also like sports I met at **R I C H L O V I N G.C O M***,where the hot affluent singles and sexy girls and models to hook up for Hot Love, Flirt and Sexy Dating!

58.

Original Truth (I don't care if ya get mad)

Friday, July 25, 2008 /

I think I will be purchasing this book. I’ve always liked Faith and it’s really just a curious read for me. I’m interested in what she might have to say.

59.

H-Town Chic***

Friday, July 25, 2008 /

—–I love love love Faith!!!! I look forward to the book but PLEASE drop an album.
—– She’s in my my top five as far as favorite female artist.

60.

BAM BANG

Friday, July 25, 2008 /

She wants to clear up f*cking her husbands biggest rival?????????
Faith gets no love and she knows it.
She fell off the map after all that mess.
She was wrong wrong wrong.
You dont get a playa back like that.
I didnt wan tto hear it then and I dont want to hear it now.
KICK ROCKS FAITH!!!!!

61.

FIRESTARTER1981

Friday, July 25, 2008 /

I am very curious as to what she has to say about her relationships personal and professional. I doubt that I’ll buy the book. I’ll wait until the library has copies to be checked out. These tell-all books really serve no purpose at all. I’m currently reading “Hiding in Hip Hop” and it’s just something to do when nothing is good on television. I just want to know is Tupac good in bed? So, I will be reading that book. I think that Faith could have had a better music career had she not been on the label with Diddy. He doesn’t have any really good artists anymore. He’s only interesed in reality television shows. I remember when there were groups signed to his label like Jodeci, 112, Carl Thomas, to name a few. There is no more raw talent under his label anymore.

62.

joneblaze

Friday, July 25, 2008 /

Im still in love with this lady Look at those lips !!!!!!!!!

63.

2Cent

Friday, July 25, 2008 /

Faith is one of my absolute favorite singers. ALL of her albums have been bangers! I’d buy any album she puts out even without hearing a single song first; she deserves SO much more credit than she gets!

64.

jscene

Friday, July 25, 2008 /

I’M DEFINITELY GOING TO BUY THIS BOOK, MAINLY BECAUSE I WANT TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE TRULY TALENTED AND IN A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE MAKE #1 BESTSELLERS TELL-ALL BOOKS OF THE WOMEN WITH SULLIED CHARACTERS, AND THOSE OF NO MORAL CHARACTER, PRETTY MUCH THE LIKES OF VIDEO HOOD RATS AND WHORES TELLING THEIR STORIES, WHY NOT BUY A BOOK FROM A TRULY TALENTED WOMAN WHO ACTUALLY HAS DONE SOMETHING NOTEWORTHY IN HER LIFE?

65.

dD.W.

Friday, July 25, 2008 /

I am so very proud of Faith Evans! I have been a fan of hers from day 1! I’m so elated that she is coming out with an autobiography of her life. I’m sure I will be done reading it in a day or two. I know it’s going to be a page turner. I wish her much success with her book sales and future as an entertainer.

66.

Tinashe

Friday, July 25, 2008 /

She’s plain confused. Is this her foreword? Coz, if it is then i couldn’t expect better from the book. It makes no sense.. “I miss BIG but I don’t feel the need to live in the past”…wtf?

67.

Angel

Saturday, July 26, 2008 /

FFaith claims to have been so “depressed” over losing Biggie and claimed how she grieved for him for a long time , but 6 months of his passing the bitch was already pregnant by somebody else that quick and engaged to marry that person. She married him the following year released an album full of happy songs. None of the songs on the album were about biggie. After his passing, all she would do in the interviews i would see her give on telievision is talk about how much she loved her new husband Todd , how she never had a man love her the way that he did. And she even admitted to dedicating her song ” a love like this” to her new husband Todd. She make a song dedicating it to her new husband Todd, but she couldn’t even put one song on there about Biggie. Yeah she was depressed over losing him alright.
B

68.

nicole

Sunday, August 10, 2008 /

I hope she has overcome the pain of big’s death, but i also hope that she can explain how her and the new husband todd has spend’ biggie’s money,even though she was the widow and had a child with him,she has never came out with a scholarship for music or any event for the man, that’s not right at all. Lil’kim may have had her faults but she has always kept his legacy alive, and if Big knew what would have happen after he died , he would have marry lil’kim.Kim love Biggie and will never forget what they had.

69.

W.D.S.

Sunday, August 24, 2008 /

After reading one comment about Faith and new husband Todd spending Biggie’s money, i had to reply. First, Biggie’s money and entire estate was split 50/50 between Faith and Violetta Wallace..Originally Faith was entitled to 100% of it because they were still married, but she chose to split it with his mother. If Faith was money hungry, she would’ve kept it all to herself. Second, the 50% of Biggie’s estate that Faith has goes directly to their son C.J. along with Biggie’s daugther Tyanna, from another mother. Faith has explained this in various interviews, so don’t get it twisted to think that she’s living off Biggie’s name and legacy. I think this book is a great opportunity for her loyal fans to hear from Faith first hand everything that went down and how it went down. Everybody who writes a book does it for money. What other reason would you write one? Let’s be real. On the flipside, Faith isn’t desperate for money from this book. Trust, as a vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Faith has money. I hate when I read ignorant comments from people that don’t know what the hell they’re talking about.

70.

PRADA...

Saturday, September 6, 2008 /

NICE BOOK GOOD LUCK FAITH

71.

QB

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 /

This was a GREAT read!! Faith cleared up everything from Kim,Mary,Big’s estate,her hubby, Missy Elliot, her baby daddy, Puff,Charli Baltimore,std’s,abortions,misscarraige,her release from BadBoy,Tupac. All in detail. Good job Faith, we need another CD now!

72.

James

Thursday, September 11, 2008 /

I just finished reading Faith’s book and WOW!!! She told SO much. I don’t think I would have told alot of what she told (primarily about herself). I think 1. She had 2 write this book 2 just get alot this stuff off of her chest - I’m sure it was VERY therapeautic 4 her. 2. I think she needed 2 clear up alot of misconception. What shocked me the most was how Tupac lied on her & caused this big situation around her. He’s arguably one of the greatest rappers of our time - but he wasn’t a good person alot of times, which I think was reflected in his often violent & troubled lifestyle. All in all, like Faith said “people are going 2 believe what they want to” at least she had the guts (cause it took guts) to tell her story, the good - the bad & the ugly! It’s an extremely compelling book & a good read!

73.

Beauty3000

Thursday, October 16, 2008 /

I ‘m interested in the tell all book and good luck faith……What ever makes you stronger Girl………….

74.

dylan920

Monday, November 10, 2008 /

Comeback Faith.. we miss you!! we need a new cd too. your like my favorite artist..

75.

Dmarie

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 /

I cannot stand Faith at all. I don’t think she ever grieved over Big because Big’s son was born October 29,1996 and her son Joshua was born in 1997. It takes 9 months to carry a child so who does Faith’s drug addicted most likely broke now ass think she is fooling? She is only writing this book because her and Todd Russaw snorted up all of Big’s money. You think Faith got skinny on her own? Whatever. Lil Kim and Big should have stayed together and he would have still been here. Read between the lines of what comes out of her big flappy lips Big was set up and she had alot to do with it. It is called Karma that is why her and her hubby will end up like whitney and bobby.

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