Star Breaks his silence. . .
On Wednesday morning, I started my day catching up on two of my go-to platforms: The Star Report and Sub-0. As always, those honorable men were dropping gems and educating those in attendance with slight entertainment attached to the message.
Afterward, I decided to check out The Breakfast Club to see what Miss Jones had to say. Given her status as a staple in New York City radio during the early 2000s, I assumed she was there to promote a new project — and perhaps reunite, even if briefly, with DJ Envy for a nostalgic morning moment.
But what really caught my attention was around the 11-minute mark, when Miss Jones began discussing her departure from Hot 97 and the morning show. What followed was a long-winded explanation where she threw Star under the bus, referencing the Aaliyah controversy — and even suggesting that it was overshadowed by the events of 9/11, with the Twin Towers falling.
What should have been a moment to celebrate Jones’ legacy quickly shifted into something else entirely, as she placed full blame on Star for her exit from the show. This didn’t sit right with me. So, earlier today, I reached out to Star himself via email — and to my surprise, Mr. Torain took time out of his busy day to speak with me directly.
According to Star, there was a private meeting held by the Hot 97 morning show team to decide whether Jones would remain. In that meeting, Ed Hopkins, Miguel the Producer, Buc-Wild, DX 21, and Sergeant Hawkins all voted for Jones’ removal – due her being nasty and rude to the team. Star says he was the only one who wanted her to stay. That revelation directly contradicts Miss Jones’ version of events, and honestly — it was jaw-dropping to hear.
Star even went a step further by showing me an email from 2013 — nearly a decade after their fallout — where Miss Jones reached out with a warm, friendly message, expressing interest in reconnecting for business. That alone speaks volumes.
For longtime viewers of The Star Report, you’ll be glad to know that Star confirmed this situation — along with other past controversies — will be fully addressed in his upcoming documentary project. He made it clear that video footage and receipts will be presented to finally clear the air.
Seeing Star repeatedly made the scapegoat — both in this situation and in the events leading to his exits from Hot 97 and Power 105 — has never sat well with me or with others who appreciated his raw honesty and unmatched presence in radio.
Lastly, and most importantly, Star wanted to emphasize that there was never a lawsuit between him and DJ Envy and he NEVER paid anybody a dime!
There’s more that was discussed, but much of it was far above my pay grade. Just know: when this documentary drops, ALL THE TRUTH will finally have its day.