LEANNE “LELEE” LYONS(EX-SWV MEMBER),TWO CHILDREN LATER
It would seem that former SWV member Leanne “Lelee” Lyons has been through it all:teenage pregnancy(she became a mother at age 15),being homeless after the end of SWV,losing her mother at an early age,among other things. Through all her trials and tribulations,however,Lelee has managed to find happiness just being a mother to her two children Margaret and Khiry.
Lelee recently wrote a touching letter to her daughter for her 20th birthday. Read below:
Hey my little girl
I can remember being pregnant with you and feeling as if i was the scum of the earth.People would look at me (knowing i was just a little girl) as I took the train to my prenatal appointments. I tried so hard to hide my pregnancy from family and friends of fear that people would judge me. Little did i know, that tummy would eventually grow(lol).Some did judge me, but I chose to give you life. Although I was only a teenager, I still decided i would do right by my child and do what parents do, take care of their kid.
The day was September 12, 1988, Uncle Devon rushed me to Harlem Hospital after my water broke at our Apt. on Grant Avenue in the Bronx. I knew something was wrong because I couldn’t stop peeing(lol). It was the longest peepee in the world. So, when we got to the hospital you wouldnt come out for nothing,which meant that i had to walk around for 12 hours in the labor room (IN PAIN) until you finally was ready.I remember the nurse saying to me “Miss Lyons, do you feel anything”? I responded,”Yes, but what can i do, Nothing! I was dealing with that pain like a grown woman(lol) and everyone was amazed.
Anyway, you were finally ready to come out and 1,2,3…..there you were. With my mother(RIP) at my side and a beautiful baby girl, my life completely changed.
Now, its Sept,12 and I cant believe u are the same precious gem that i gave birth to 20 years ago. The same kid I was trying to hide years ago, I tell the world how proud I am to be your mother. We’ve been through so much baby as mother and daughter and there were times when i just had a hard time being “mom” when grandma passed away. I have it all figured out now. I Love You with all my heart and I know you are now a woman(still looking 14), but you will still be my little girl. I pray that as you go through the next chapter of your life, you will make the right decisions and be woman enough to deal with the decisions that are wrong. Chose your battles wisely and remember that whatever you cant change yourself, move on baby. Do not depend on people, especially the people we call friends.
I LOVE YOU more than Life and I say to you proudly
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY”
Lelee has two children:a son named Khiry,18, and a daughter named Margaret,20.
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Letter Courtesy of Lelee’s myspace
That is a beautiful letter. And because she has a strong mother ahe will over come anything.
That is such a beautiful message to her daughter! I can’t believe she has a 20 year old. She looks like a teenager herself.
She has had a hard life. That’s a beautiful letter to her daughter (minus the pee pee part). She’s had extreme highs and extreme lows, but she still here so good for her. I hope she’s found some peace and happiness.
That letter is touching but who released it? It’s kinda personal.
she released it libra on her website
that is..she released the letter herself
That was a beautiful letter…from the heart. I wish them all the best!!
aww what a beautiful heart felt letter
Aww great
Hey………… that’s a very beautiful letter, so sweet. we shares the same B/day only i’m older by 6 yrs.
Nice letter.
But her Fast *ss aint learn from being pregnant @ 15 as she got pregnant AGAIN 2 yrs later!
Good thing she was able to get in2 SWV & get some $, but then she went broke.
What is she doing nowadays to support herself?
she was embarrassed my ASS. that idiot got pregnant again 2 years later. and she was still a baby raising 2 babies now. i happy her kids didnt follow in her footsteps.
THAT LETTER WAS SO NICE
AND HER KIDS GREW UP NICELY 
THEY LOOK LIKE MAMA TOO.
this was a nice letter I think every woman who has a child should write a letter like this or keep a scrapebook during pregnancy or while the child is growing up
awww look at khiry..so cute…. lil
Omg, she has been thru some things. Her kids are cute!
Hey there folks
I was just doing what every person in the spotlight does and check the web to see what the world is saying about him/her. I came across this site and saw my photos of my kids and I, but for a good purpose. I appreciate the comments, negative and positive. Unfortunately, I cant take away my past, but I guarantee you our lives growing up were different. Most of my life I have been misunderstood and that usually happens when people don’t know you. I have two beautiful children today and i am happy that God saw different because if it was left up to me back then, I probably wouldnt have a story.I don’t glorify teen pregnancy at all and I continue to bring awareness to this issue to bring it to an end. I had to start with my kids first.I am currently writing a book so that you all will understand who I am, what I went through and why before SWV and after.But most of all,I want to empower and show young women that there is strength in every situation.
Whomever runs this site I appreciate you. Be Blessed!
People tryed to diss dis chick wen SWV was in dea prime but if it wasnt for Lelee, there would be no SWV becos she put the group together! Not no lawyer, no doctor, no manager…it was LELEE so i take my hat off to this beautiful woman and throughout her trials and tribulations, shes always been a queen in my eyes!
Well this is like my second time on here after I found out I was on this website! lol But all I want to say is that I love my mother dearly and every1 makes mistakes.Usually the ones pointing fingers and spreading UGLINESS are the ones that will ALWAYS have negativity to bring forth.My mom made history at the end of the day..What did YOU do?Love to all family, friends,and fans!MUAH!Love u mommy.
I love you MOMMY!Muah to all hating also.Without you we wouldnt exist.At the end of the day no matter what anyone says,my mom made history.WHAT DID YOU DO?
THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKIN ABOUT!!
THIS SHOULD PROVE TO YOU PEOPLE THAT CELEBRITIES ARE REAL PEOPLE WITH REAL FEELINGS. JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE IN THE SPOTLIGHT DOESN’T MEAN THEY ARE PERFECT. LELEE IS SMART ENOUGH TO USE HER EXPERIENCES TO HELP THE NEXT GENERATION OF YOUNG WOMEN.
FOR THAT I AM PROUD OF HER. HOW MANY OF YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO AIR YOUR DIRTY LAUNDRY TO THE WHOLE WORLD? ANYONE?
Hey LeLee it’s ur lil cuz Shan I haven’t seen U in awhile. I asked cousin Shirley how U been after I saw the Sister2Sister mag. I always ask about U. Wow it’s been years like after Aunt Margaret passed & my once more b4 my graduation. Khiry & Margaret were little. They have grown into a beautiful young lady & handsom young man. I would like 2 talk 2 u I wanna know ur sisters r doin & my mom talk 2 aunt Regina about Henry, send me an email or call Shirley. Hear from U sonn I hope ,Shan
I LUV MY CUZ & SHE MADE HISTORY!!!! SHE WILL ALWAYS BE A STAR IN MY EYES AS WELL AS MY FAMILY!!! EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES IN LIFE….U LEARN, U LIVE….WE FALL DOWN BUT GET UP!!!! LUV U LELEE
its strange..she looks exactly like the other member coco
LELEE, REMEMBER THAT ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE.
LELEE,REMEMBER ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE.
people that judge are usually miserable in their own lives. what a beautiful letter. ms leanne thank you for sharing, you are reaching. i googled you because i was watching i married a baller. i miss swv, i wish you well. may god be with you sister.
OMG look at her daughter SHE IS STUNNING jus like her mother and her son is jus too cute, Lelee has definetly left a legacy cos SWV to this day still reigns, the streets still love dem girls and they will always be the ultimate girl group!!!!!
LEANNE LYONS FOR LIFE BABY!!!!!!
awww…how nice…beautiful letter..I remember my mom tell me (and my twin brother)the same thing 29 years ago…about going into labor at that hospital…It takes a strong women to share something like this with the world…It takes a strong women to go through what she went through…through the ups and downs..through good times and bad times…at the young age 15 years old…and another 2 years later…and put both kids through high school…and with the lost of her mother at that young age…!!YOU GOT TO GIVE IT UP TO HER…STRONG WOMEN,STRONG MOTHER,…MUCH LOVE LELEE…
I remember my girlfriend in middle song one of yall songs at our graduation “1993″ …song:I get so weak ….awww man…I remember just like yesterday…but i did have chush on you …I still do…(LOL)