AceShowbiz - Brandy Norwood has opened up in her new memoir Phases about a troubling relationship with Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men during her teenage years. She alleges that Morris pursued her when she was only 16, manipulating her admiration and exploiting her youth.

In the book, Brandy describes how Morris initially positioned himself as a mentor and confidant when she was just 15 years old. This dynamic shifted when she joined Boyz II Men on tour the following year, at which point he escalated their relationship. According to her account, Morris privately referred to himself as her "boyfriend," though he never publicly acknowledged their connection.

Brandy explains that this secrecy created an exclusive but concealed relationship that kept her family in the dark while making her feel uniquely special. She says Morris “weaponized” her admiration for his talent, turning respect into emotional dependence and friendship into a situation she could no longer control.

The relationship deepened after they filmed a music video together, evolving from unspoken tension into a full-fledged romance that Brandy now characterizes as calculated and predatory. She notes that when it came to intimacy, the experience was not about her own feelings or desires.

She writes that Morris was "getting what he wanted from someone too young to recognize she was being used," and that she felt he viewed her not as someone special, but as "conquerable." Though she had hoped to wait until marriage, Brandy convinced herself that sleeping with him would demonstrate maturity and solidify their bond. She now acknowledges that she felt pressured despite believing it was her choice.

According to TMZ reports, they planned to announce their relationship publicly once Brandy turned 18. However, this never happened after she discovered Morris with his assistant and learned he had been involved with multiple women.

Brandy’s version of events stands in direct opposition to Morris’s public statements from 2021, where he claimed on Instagram Live that their relationship began only when she was “of age” and that her parents knew about it. In a 2017 interview with The Breakfast Club, Morris said, “We did the thing when she was 16, 17. ...She was old enough to get it, we didn't do it in the states that it was illegal in.”

Brandy is now calling out Morris for what she describes as ongoing attempts to rewrite history. She views his refusal to acknowledge the power imbalance as “its own form of continued abuse.”

Her 1998 sophomore album Never Say Never reflects her emotional struggles during this period, including the pain of this relationship and her journey toward self-worth.

The revelations have sparked significant backlash on social media, with many users expressing outrage and condemning Morris’s behavior. Comments range from calling for accountability to denouncing victim-blaming, as many emphasize that Brandy was a minor during the relationship and highlight the responsibility of adults involved.

One Twitter user wrote, “Brandy was a minor. People gotta stop victim blaming. Wanya was a grown man he knew what he was doing.” Another added, “Wanya is a pedophile END OF DISCUSSION.” The controversy threatens to damage the legacy of Boyz II Men and has reignited conversations about power dynamics in the music industry.

As this story continues to develop, Brandy’s candid account sheds light on the complexities of manipulation and abuse behind the scenes in the entertainment world, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and validating survivors’ experiences.