Otep Shamaya Speaks Out Against Violence

[thrasherdave1979]

If I witnessed a woman getting sexually assaulted or a child getting molested I'd probably let my anger get the better of me and kick the sick bastard's ass who's doing this to their victim(s).

[VolatileVacuumm]

Um..Why in the hell would someone dislike this video?

[Raptor13x]

I have dated three women in my life, and two of them had been molested as children, including my soon to be wife. It's absolutely disgusting how common sexual abuse is with young girls, and the emotional and psychological damage never really goes away. I don't know how anyone could do that to another human being.

[the2009guy]

I think she would've been a wonderful mother

[MissFutureWrestlerMK]

2 ppl who disliked them r rapist n OTEP I <3 U !!! ESPECIALLY SHAMAYA

[cyngirl]

strong woman!

[ikdsjOFFICIAL]

yes ya, great ever

[gegele40]

who the hell dislikes this video?

[UV661]

I LOVE THIS BITCH!!! SHES SPEAKS ON SO MUCH TRUTHFULL SHIT..

[love2Spark]

I was sexually assaulted. I used to be ashamed about it because the monster who did it to me told me it was my fault. I became a woman when I realized that I was in no way responsible for what he did. He's still a monster, and I am a survivor.

[canipplecorpse]

aww

[shaughnyboyyyy]

whats the song in the background, and Otep is amazing

[ShawnHeartBreakKid]

@shaughnyboyyyy Its 'UR a WMN now'

[manhuntruler2]

SEE THIS WOMEN AND OR PERSON HAS EXPERIENCED THE TRUE WORLD. Otep WE LOVE U!

[MeantToBe1518]

god.. i love otep even more now..

[ZINTRA666PSYCHOPATH]

Ipek Wykked wytch is best and forever best fuck you shamaya otep ^_^"

[ZINTRA666PSYCHOPATH]

Shamaya Like Ipek ? :o

[annieock]

Shamaya is a great singer and a great person. Few people really dare to fight for what they believe in and to help the ones in need, asking for nothing but to join them.

This girl is my inspiration!

[vegasterrie]

Awesome

[keithsmithnj]

You're not alone. You're not responsible for what they did to you. Break the Silence. Speak Out. Tell Someone. Call the Rape Abuse Incest National Network at 1 800 656 HOPE

[electricblueyes530]

okay. I completely fell in love with Otep's music just a while ago even though I am originally a jazz and swing and (basically) older-than-the-oldies fan. she is truly an artist with the way she works her voice. she proves that she is even further with a becoming speech for something that truly matters in this world. I'd like to be able to talk with her one on one. does anyone know how?

[JBfanforlife]

I love Otep. She is such a great and wonderful woman.

[Beatnikzombie]

Otep is the greatest.

[othertalk]

Very well said and we can hope it will encourage others to speak out

[korndawl]

Oh wow...She's such a strong woman. I saw her on Stage a couple of years ago in Odessa, Texas, and I was mesmerized with her performance on stage.

[raven1andfriends]

That was a very touching speech, and the song was beautiful, Otep Shamaya, you're a very wise and thoughtful woman who deserves to win a Nobel Peace Prize. Your message was very sincere and moral like the one you brought up in your speech about the All Shapes and Sizes Campaign. God bless you Otep Shamaya, God bless you :')

[LionsHaveMurderedMe]

otep is a true role model SS4L

[PopsicleCannabal1]

I totally love her music and the meanings...she's an a amazing human being ^_^

[BleedingHeartMuffin]

This is why Otep is one of the greatest role models for my life i could ever ask for. <3

[stuipedhead1]

this is why otep is a very strong women.

i love her.

[ShaylaRCakes]

Brava.

[purebloodjiselle]

I'm passing this on. This wonderful woman's message needs to be heard. God bless her.

[itspaul70]

Thank you muchly for passing this message on.

[cherrybombchick666]

You know what? I called RAINN when I REALLY needed support and the stupid b*tch that answered was USELESS. I was really upset and REALLY needed to talk to somebody, but because I was so upset, I was having a difficult time talking, she told me I should call back. Basically told me to eff off. Nice. Maybe you guys should train your phone people better because that was screwed up and made me feel even worse.

[DJGryph]

Otep, thanks for being willing to use your voice and your personal experience to help others. That's a huge victory.

[ForCompassion]

It's good to see a someone like Otep, who has hundreds of thousands of fans, provide help and support. She is one of the few people that has a prominent voice and is considered a role model to so many that is actually doing something to give back and advocate awareness. The way she uses her music and her celebrity is amazing. Much Respect. SS4L

[emptybliss2]

Im glad im not the only one that cried, i dont ever think ive been so moved in less than three minutes. Very powerful

[BrokenWingsFall]

least there sum people out there that do nice things for people still...

[cyngirl]

such a sincere message.

[vaneohyeah]

i cried alil.... that was great ..... otep's the best

[Bethany8706]

This is beautiful. It feels good to know someone who understand how it feels and has the power to reach out like that.

[mlmh75]

damn,i am crying...so powerful,so moving........she's wonderful.....

[MadeToBeGray]

I love it...

[cyngirl]

made me cry. BRAVO OTEP!

[dustinspencer57]

Very moving. Otep really nows how to speak, and make sense. so intelligent.

[cellophanegirl]

Very powerful.

[ImLouieAcosta]

beautiful speech. Otep i love you even more now

[the2009guy]

@ImLouieAcosta i know right, every time i hear something new about her, and this is an acxwlwnt example, i love her even more