PEBBLES BREAKS SILENCE OVER TLC MOVIE "I HAVE NEVER LIED OR MISLEAD ANYONE"

VH1′s original movie, ‘CRAZY SEXY COOL: THE TLC STORY’ not only broke records for the network when it premiered last week, but it caused a firestorm of sorts for many of the people portrayed on screen.

Without a doubt, the one person who was at the brunt of widespread ridicule was one of the key figures behind the record selling girl group, former singer turned executive Perri “Pebbles” Reid.

Using social media, the 46 year-old discounted her portrayal in the film and tweeted on many different instances that the movie contained “lies” and that she couldn’t believe what Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas were saying about her during their promo press run.

Welp! After days of radio silence, Pebbles has officially spoken out with a statement she tweeted out to 50,000+ followers. Read it in full below:

First I want to thank all of you for the well wishes and prayers. I apologize for the delay in responding to the movie, but I wanted to gather my thoughts. I have always been a private person and this unprovoked attack has been extremely upsetting to me and my family. I have needed time to spend with my family and for personal reflection.

The movie contains many false and defamatory statements and scenes about me. Please know that I have never cheated or mislead anyone. I will defend my reputation, accomplishments, and character. My attorney is in the process of demanding a retraction of the false and defamatory statements and scenes about me from VH1.

My silence has empowered individuals looking for a payday at my expense. I have held my peace for 20 years and it’s time the truth comes out. I will be sharing my story in the appropriate venue at the appropriate time. With all my heart I thank you for your faithful support.

I am extremely proud of the success and massive accomplishments of TLC—the group I discovered, managed, and mentored. I helped push open doors for TLC and other women in this male dominated industry. My sacrifices ultimately opened the door for not only a new wave of female performers in this industry but also a new generation of female executives. That backdrop makes the movie extremely personally upsetting to me.

So who do you believe?