Have You Met Miss Jones?: The Life and Loves of Radio's Most Controversial Diva

Tarsha Jones

Jul 2008 · Sold by One World

About this ebook

“Even though I’ve tried to wear glass slippers, somebody has deliberately knocked them off my feet. Because of that, I have walked the earth emotionally barefoot, and expressed my lack of self-esteem and rage in ways that clouded my judgment. I was a participant in a lot of drama. Didn’t mean to be . . . it was never my intention.”

So confesses Tarsha Jones, host of New York’s popular radio show Miss Jones in the Morning. “Jonesy,” as she’s known to her fans, captivates millions of Hot 97 listeners with her daily dish on hip-hop and rap celebrity. But within these pages are the juicy scandals that even this no-holds-barred DJ has kept off the airwaves. For the first time, Jones reveals everything–from candid stories of her early singing career under Doug E. Fresh’s wing (and between his sheets) to a wild affair with Busta Rhymes; from bitter feuds with Wendy Williams and shock jocks Star and Buc Wild to friendships with Patti LaBelle and Isaac Hayes; from collaborations with Fat Joe and Big Pun all the way to catfights with Christina Milian and Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles. Jones lets it all hang out and doesn’t tiptoe around anyone’s feelings–including her own.

Beginning with her volatile upbringing as the child of alcoholic parents and the target of bullying peers, Jones takes us on a journey of self-exploration, recounting how she survived abusive relationships, twisted coworkers, and backstabbing bosses to ultimately rise through the radio ranks and make it to the top of her game. But more than just a tell-all tale, this inspirational memoir is a testament to the struggles of a black woman trying to succeed in a white male-dominated industry, where the sharks never stop circling no matter how much you achieve. For those who love steamy entertainment gossip, admire coming-of-age chronicles of resilience, or just like to see emperors (and moguls) without clothes, so to speak, the pages will fly. Even devoted listeners who think they already know radio’s rowdiest diva will have to ask themselves . . . Have You Met Miss Jones?

Ratings and reviews

This was the worst book I ever read . It did not keep me interested in the least bit . It appeared to be made up and the works of an amatuer writer. Its almost as if she picked apart different peoples lives and portrayed it as her own. The writer comes off as a no it all and a bit racist. I can see why she had a failed music career and her constant hop to different radio stations. Attitude goes a long way and in her case got her back to square one. She is not liked by many because she is too blunt and is ignorant to the feelings of other people. I eventually donated this book to a salvation army store for free because it was that distasteful and obviously plajorized. I definetly won't buy her 2nd book.

Its ok really like a two star kinda boring

Dope Read!!!!!! Couldn't put this book down.

About the author

Tarsha Nicole Jones—aka Miss Jones or “Jonesy,” as she is called by the many people who adore her—is the host of the #1 Arbitron-rated New York Hot 97-FM morning show, weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Miss Jones in the Morning. Miss Jones attended New York City’s Fiorella H. Laguardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (the Fame school), concentrating in classical music and subsequently learning music technique and arrangement. She attended Syracuse University, where she graduated with a BA in music. A chance meeting with rapper Doug E. Fresh helped to launch her singing career, and her vocals were featured on recordings for the Beatnuts, Busta Rhymes, Biz Markie, Common Sense, and Rampage. Musical cameos on underground mix tapes for Ron G and DJ Homicide, along with station promos on Hot 97 for popular DJs Red Alert and Funkmaster Flex, gave Miss Jones underground celebrity status. She lives in New Jersey with her son.