Thank you, Melody, for your thorough and insightful review of my book, "Juked". I appreciate the time and effort you put into analyzing the events I documented. Your charisma in front of the camera is truly remarkable. While I may not agree with all of your assessments, I value your perspective and your skill in breaking down complex topics for your audience. I've noticed some comments that are “out the box”. Allow me to clarify that the aim of "Juked" extends beyond simply presenting my perspective; it also aims to shed light on the common challenges faced by leaders across various spheres of life. The overarching purpose of "Juked" is to provide insight into my decisions, thought processes, and the accusations leveled against me. As the head of the SU Department of Bands during that period, I bore responsibility for all decisions, including those in which I may not have been directly involved. I do not seek to justify my actions or assign blame elsewhere. Instead, the underlying message of the book emphasizes my commitment to taking full accountability for my decisions/actions and their consequences. -Nathan B. Haymer

I have a whole new appreciation for Jordan. She stood up for Maya and Alyx

After hearing & reading all of this drama from Gabby’s & Haymer’s books, all of y’all were professional & presented a united front- the staff, band & dolls. From a fan’s perspective you couldn’t tell there was chaos behind the scenes. It seems like everyone performed well under pressure, so let the chaos continue!!! 😂

Let’s go back to 2008. I was confused when the 2007 captain didn’t make the the team in 2008. How do you go from up front to not good enough . But hey what’s done in the dark comes to the light .

THANK YOU MR HAYMER FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES THAT YOU GAVE THE JAGUAR NATION! BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS, GOD BLESS 🙏🙏🙏

Airee was cut in 2008. Glad you confirmed that Alyx was cut over some BS. And that the Maya/Alyx/Brendon aftermath didnt go exactly like that, but they did see their scores.

This shit is riveting 🍿 and im about to order the book! Big ups to you, Mel for retelling this story so well. Also, its interesting to hear these perspectives about Taylor because as a viewer from far away, something about him has always rubbed me the wrong way when I see him in videos. Get him and DT GONE

They definitely could’ve had maya on the team still and had dani do captain. It’s crazy that all this drama was going on and us fans didn’t even know because 2017 is my favorite year because of all the amazing stands and field shows.

Kudos to you, Melody! This was great! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Omg, Mel!!! Thank you so much for BRILLIANTLY breaking the book down in your “unbiased” recollection. I really enjoyed watching this and I just want to say you are STILL that girl!!!!!!! Keep going up!!!💕

The fact that Dr. Smith came on as a sponsor makes so much sense now. Personally, I know she stands on a no-nonsense platform

Thank you Mel 🙌🏼 It all makes sense .

This was really interesting and well formulated, thanks Mel! 🔥 1:00:11 also why you gotta cut Gabby out the picture like that 😂

Amazing job Melody. You made me want to go and get the book to read. You should do more book reactions. I enjoy your commentary!!!!

Yesss get a stand so you don't always have to hold it ❤

This needs to be the new series on Zeus. This would be so good

Great read and thanks for the review Mel!! I want to buy this book just to support Haymer!! Its crazy how people will mistreat the next person for selfish unreasons smh

THANK GOD FOR QUEEN CONNOR ELIZABETH MCGRAW SHE SAVED SEASON 15 🔥🔥🔥

Hey Mel I'm sharing your video because I'm a fan of Southern University marching band and Dancing Dolls. I love this backstory ❤️

They really did not like Haymer. How was he the ONLY person that faced consequences for anything. Hazing is illegal. Many other things that were swept under the rug was illegal. I’m glad he is as to finally move past it all.

Now this a review! It ate!!! Receipts! Yasss

MELLLL!!!! 💙❤️💙💛 loveeee what ur doing in #Compton ! Thank youuuu!!! 💃👍🏾👍🏾

I’m already rubbed the wrong way by him admitting that he ONLY wanted to suspend them for two weeks, but then turned around and acted like he didn’t want them back. 🤔😒

A Banger Indeed...im going back pt 1...so i can righteously get mad allll over again 🤷‍♀️👍🏾

Bringing Danielle Stamper back as captain in 2017 has to be a top 3 best decision made in recent Doll history. 2017 was a phenomenal year for the dolls from a performance standpoint and gave a much needed facelift to an already iconic organization. I know you love Maya, but i just dont think she would've fit that season like the dancers who performed that year, and i like Maya It seems like 2015 was happy with Dannie in 2017, but something must've changed after Jordan didn't make captain. Dannie has outwardly supported 2015 even to the point of not supporting her own crab getting captain in 2018 but it feels like 2015 doesnt outwardly support her the same. Jordan expressed that the dolls got too far from the 'doll style' in 2017, and here, you seem to make faces when stating Dannie was coming back. I get feeling a way that your sister/friend didn't make the team, but you can't deny the impact 2017 made on the Dolls and it wouldn't have happened without Dannie Stamper

That jacket is DOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

💛Will be ordering this book💛 Thank you 😊

My fav doll

But he did soo much for y'all. Humble goes a long way .

WHY DIDN'T KAYLA PITTMAN ASK FOR NEW UNIFORMS DURING HER 1 ON 1 WITH MR HAYMER WITH ALL THAT MONEY FLOATING AROUND?

I miss Haymer being band director of SU human jukebox the band sounded so much better.Now under Taylor it’s a mess they play too much rap 🙄haymer kept it old school r&b

I really enjoyed these reactions! You definitely kept me captivated throughout--great job!

FINALLY !

I love this series

Mel he reminds me of Hancock the superhero 😊

The Down Low (DL) community in Baton Rouge is incredibly dynamic and intersects within state/municipal governments, non-profits, and public education sectors.

Dtara needs to apologize to Maya not Haymer

Period!!!!!!

I was only 10 years old when I had watched the Human Jukebox on Fox 44 news one night when my Big Brother had went on a Band Trip but I knew that Mr. Haymer was Fired from being the Director of Bands until I was 15 years old a Freshman while in High School and that's when I was making plans to become a Future Director of Bands but with me being 19 years old and never Marched in a Band but every time I make plans to become a Future Director of Bands I end up balling up the paper and throw it in the Trash so whenever I get accepted into Southern University to March in the Human Jukebox Marching Band but I might quit the Band my Junior Year in college.

Maya wouldn’t have got captain anyway if Danielle was coming back. They still could have let her on the team

But yeah!!!!!! Go ladies

Great review, we need your review of Gabbys book now. That would be Tea

DT FOUL AND JEALOUS! She was never that girl as a doll!

Juicyy👀

Wow

❤❤❤

Awwww. You cut the 18’ story time 😭. Can we get the raw footage?

WHO WAS THE 7TH BOSS AND THE OTHER BOSSES 😢😢😢

Ms Jessica Rabbit herself. I live

But Mel when i look back at last season. Taylor did the DOLLS DIRTY. And stff , music was meh . I remember saying in squad buddies and SU platforms like give the girls something to croon to. Just my opinion

💙💙💙

I'm going back to see who was a State legislature or Government Official in 2017 to see if I can deduce who was texting our Fav. Band Director.

Mel I love you but we need more consistent uploads 😭 we could’ve been at 20k by now

The level of petty on mission impossible

Hey hun 🎉

Can't point to one person, there's enough blame to go around with the problems Haymer had to deal with.

So clearly DT was the issue back then and I wonder how she is now with the new girls...

Ok Mel first I’m going to send you a mic stand. I’m for real. No cap

💡 have ur line sisters chime in with their perspectives on a chapter that they have a distinct part they played in... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🔔🔔🔔

Also from 7:10!! I love how you kept your composure and went on about your binness. I would've died inside lol

Maybe put the mic down so it can pick up the noise or wrap it. You might need to experiment with it. It’s not unbearable, but I prefer the other audio.

This is juicy 😮😅

But this video was everything melody love u 😘 😊

And also in Gabby’s book, Haymer was questioning her about making KZfaq channels and acting bigger than the band, and he confirmed it too, so all this BS in his book about him being flabbergasted by the Alyx and Maya cuts is a boldfaced lie tbh. It’s not ALL on DT. He let it get to this because a student was working for his nemesis, and he felt like getting rid of her would get rid of his problem. I absolutely agree that he owes Maya and Brendon a sincere apology as well as KP and Linkford.

Why when any of the dolls talk about 2017 it seems as though there is bit of bitterness toward Stamper. In a live Haymer said HE wanted Danielle back.

The president has no cahonaz.

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Learning about all this, I know now they must have served the same bullshit to Lindsey in 2021. It is sad for the organization. Style, grace, maturity .. is it just a facade for drama behind closed doors? That is very disappointing.

Shit i still want to know what happened to Sharon, with crazy self😂😂😂😂😂😂

Who's the band director now?

Dtara and Akai ain’t shit

I don’t think you ever told us the story of you falling out with your crab sisters.

Who is Sharron?

WHAT'S THE BEEF ABOUT YOU WITH GABBY AND DANNIE DO TELL 🎉🎉🎉MEL

I'm not loving the new mic.

Brian definitely slept band members

I feel like all the band members need to leave and dolls and join TSU

Melody I love you but the way you shade gabby 8 years later is kinda wack to me

I’m sorry but that uniform DID NOT look better imo. Lol