My “Cooleyhighharmony” heart was beaming when a photo of Boyz II Men—including Michael McCary—popped up on my Instagram timeline.
You may recall that Mike, who sang bass, exited the group in 2003 due to chronic back pain resulting from multiple sclerosis (MS) and other personal issues.
Over the years, there have been numerous rumors and conflicting stories about why Michael McCary left one of the greatest R&B groups of all time.
Shawn Stockman, who shared the photo of all four original members, took the opportunity to get a few things off his chest and implored all the “cornballs” who like to “spread untruths” to STFU!
Read his full post below:
Occasionally I see commentary on my group, people and their spurious opinions on what they THINK they know about us, some I’ll admit can be infuriating. But most of them are just plain funny.
Folks creating whole clips on what they “claim to know about why the guy with the low voice left”. Let this photo set the record straight that none of you don’t know S**T!
More than half of what people waste their time on is all rooted in gossip and vitriol for likes and views. And it’s sad to see so many people fall for it. This is a brotherhood, something that many of you will never understand, we fight we disagree we go our own separate ways in the process sometimes, but it will never erase the love and respect we have for each other.
So all you cornballs out here who like to spread untruths because you’re own lives are miserable, just sit back, drink your favorite drink, mind your business, and in the words of @andrea_tamasi “shut the f**k up!” Now post that. #boyziimen #forlife
See his original post below.
But let the record show (in my best Claire Huxtable voice) that Shawn also contributed to the multiple narratives surrounding Michael McCary’s exit.
During a 2021 interview with the FAQ Podcast, Shawn recalled how a big blowout and fistfight led to Mike being kicked out of Boyz II Men.
Watch the clip below.
Time heals all wounds, and it’s great to see all of the fellas together again and “Doing Just Fine.”
Frens, what’s your favorite Boyz II Men jam?
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