Michigan Teacher Claims She was Fired for Being a Rapper

Photo: Domonique Brown aka Drippin Honey Youtube Page

A former Michigan history teacher says she was fired from her day job at Taylor Preparatory High School in Taylor, Michigan for her other job. Domonique Brown is a rapper by the stage name of “Drippin Honey” but during the day she was a teacher until a parent anonymously complained to the school in October about her rapping career which led to months of meetings and then her eventually being terminated.

Brown posted on her platform after the alleged termination to post a music video for “Drippin 101,” where she can be seen dancing and singing with some of her former students. In the description of the video she detailed the events that led to her no longer being a teacher.

Domonique Brown's statement below:

Recently, I was forced to leave my position due to me being a Rapper. A single parent’s disapproval led to my dismissal. The parent wished to stay Anonymous after contacting my job for months, I’ve been dealing with this since I dropped “Drippin 101” in October.. 5 months later Meetings after meetings defending my involvement in the music industry I was asked to erase all my content that’s when I knew I HAVE TO BET ON MYSELF CUZ NOBODY WILL IF I DONT.

What troubles me most about this situation is the lack of consideration for the impact and influence I have had on my students’ lives. My outside life should not be grounds for termination when it does not interfere with my ability to fulfill my responsibilities as a teacher. My dedication, professionalism, and passion for education have always been unwavering, regardless of any personal pursuits I may have.It is worth noting that when I was hired as a teacher, my involvement in the music industry as a rapper did not hinder my candidacy. I was judged based on my qualifications, experience, and potential to positively impact the lives of my students.

Yet, now, my commitment and contributions seem to be overshadowed by arbitrary judgments about my personal life. I been teaching for 7 years !!! I have over 200 signatures parents & students who want to support me & my students this is not about job placement I’m really in my community DOING EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY!! I go to every game, I’m picking up & dropping off, buying food, clothes , shelter , free tutoring, girls club and so much more !! VIDEO DROPPING AT MIDNIGHT COME SUPPORT ME & MY BABIES 4LIFE MS. BROWN GOT YALL FOREVER!!

Brown who claims she was fired in February, had been teaching history at Taylor Preparatory High School since August. The former teacher told FOX 2, she will be hiring an attorney to take legal action against the school.