I Witnessed a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie Cuss Out and Block a Follower

And It Bothers Me

Bevy Smith, Picture Courtesy of the Wall Street Journal

Within the last week, I hopped on Instagram early one morning and saw Bevy Smith was live. Being a fan, I happily pressed the icon to join her live.

For those who do not know Bevy Smith, she is a tv and radio personality. She is also the author of Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie. Bevy is a self-certified “curvy girl” who emerged as a fashion industry executive and then transitioned to television and radio. She tells her story in her book, which is pretty good. Her story of career transition in her late 30s as the unconventionally beautiful, Black woman on tv is commendable. However, her attitude is not.

Bevy appropriately subtitled her book by referring to herself as a “mutha, auntie, bestie” because she always gave a matter-of-fact wisdom that you would expect from an older Black woman in your family or your friend circle. She has a boisterous personality and matching fashion style to complement. However, a “mutha, auntie, bestie” does not cuss out and block their daughter, niece, or fellow bestie for becoming the teacher to the teacher and offering a Bevelation. Bevy may argue she didn’t ask for the Bevelation, but the moment she turned on the camera and began sharing her story, she opened the door for the Bevelation.