Jill Scott: Ignored Weight Advice, Sold 25 Million Records

Grammy winner Jill Scott is celebrating the release of her first new album in a decade, "To Whom This May Concern." Reflecting on her career, Scott revealed that early in her journey, she was advised to lose weight and change her hairstyle to achieve record sales. She ultimately disregarded this advice, a decision that proved successful as her debut album went double-platinum, with total sales now exceeding 25 million records.

Scott's musical hiatus of over ten years allowed her to focus on family and personal experiences, including menopause. The North Philly native drew self-empowerment from her upbringing, learning to find beauty and joy amidst challenging circumstances, including hearing regular gunshots and losing friends in her youth. "To Whom This May Concern" follows several romantic splits and her ventures into acting in films like "Why Did I Get Married?" and shows such as "Girlfriends" and "Black Lightning."