The Biggest Scandals To Rock Destiny's Child

Beyoncé might be credited for writing the empowering lyrics to Destiny's Child sophomore album The Writings on the Wall, but according to VICE, DC's hit songs "Bug a Boo," "So Good," and "Bills Bills Bills" were written by Kandi Burruss (above). Burruss, of The Real Housewives of Atlanta fame, was part of the R&B quartet Xscape. She also wrote hit songs for TLC, Usher, and Pink. Basically, the woman knew how to write a 90s hit. 

So, just how much did Bey contribute to the lyrics on the group's hit 1999 album? According to Burruss, it likely wasn't much. Speaking with VICE, Burruss said, "I would kind of have an idea of what the melody should be; the concept and partial lyrics. ... I would already have the hook together and the melody of what the verse should be." If you're wondering what Beyoncé did write, Burruss went on to say, "I left a little open so that they could have input as well." So, maybe Bey added the "bills, bills, bills" lyrics?

After Beyoncé boasted about her songwriting skills for Vanity Fair's November 2005 issue, claiming she had "written — what? — seven, eight Number 1 songs with Destiny's Child, in a row," Fox News slammed the artist for taking credit for writing songs attributed "to a list of songwriters." Granted, that was never a secret, and is a standard industry practice, however Beyoncé's characterization of her involvement could be seen as a bit shady.

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