Who Is Jaguar Wright?: The Controversial Figure Who Provoked Jay-Z and Beyoncé to Take Legal Action Against Piers Morgan Over Her ‘Baseless’ Conspiracy Theories

These days everyone seems curious about singer Jaguar Wright, the woman who made a series of wild accusations during an interview with Piers Morgan.They were so wild Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s lawyer advised Morgan to edit the footage or face consequences.Once a rising star in Philadelphia’s Black Lily and neo-soul scene, 47-year-old Wright is now better known for her sensational claims about the entertainment industry on social media than for the music that once connected her to rap royalty.Wright made her mark in the early 2000s after collaborating with The Roots and producer Ahmir Thompson — known professionally as Questlove — in the late ’90s. Her powerful contralto voice, blending jazz notes over hip-hop beats, gave her a style like none other. This distinctive voice and captivating performances helped her make pop culture history as the accompanying vocalist on Jay-Z’s 2001 “Unplugged on MTV” concert.Following this acclaimed performance, Wright signed with MCA Records and released “Denials Delusions and Decisions” in 2002. After being dropped when her first label was absorbed by Geffen Records, she later signed with Artemis Records and released “Divorcing Neo 2 Marry Soul” in 2005.Despite her early success, 23 years later, she is seen less as a voice...