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Folks Are Educating Monica As To Why The Streets Call Her ‘Goonica’ And It’s Reminding Us Why We Love Her So

Don't act like you don't know, sis.

September 15, 2020 at 6:23 pm

Everybody’s favorite singing cousin Monica doesn’t seem to know how she earned the nickname “Goonica,” so her fans thought they would let her know.

Fresh from the high of her and Brandy's wildly successful Verzuz battle, Monica raised an interesting question to Twitter.

“I have absolutely no idea why y’all call me Goonica! Anyone care to explain,” she asked. “Why don’t you all tell me below! Just a little Morning #MoTalk.”

I have absolutely no idea why y’all call me Goonica! Anyone care to explain ???? Why don’t you all tell me below! Just a little Morning #MoTalk
https://t.co/xW8pxcz5JK

— Monica (@MonicaDenise) September 15, 2020

So of course, Twitter obliged.

Missy Elliott brought up the "So Gone" receipts to offer a bit of clarity.

Because anyone that talk in 3rd person most def a time bomb???????? when you said just to show you Monica not having it???? you talking like that’s not you????????

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) September 15, 2020

In the 2003 hit, Monica famously raps "Kick down your doors and smack your chick/Just to show you Monica not havin' that."

But it was a Twitter user who goes by NellieTheGawd, who brought out the video evidence. On her appearance on FOX’s morning talk show The Real, we caught an up-close and personal view of “Goonica” in action.

In the clip, she appears to be discussing slick-mouthed haters.

Now Monica… This you? “Keep that to yo self til you see me” and we know you kept it cute and didn’t sprinkle HOE on the end ???? #MoTalk
pic.twitter.com/OhFlC3sZhV

— NellieTheGawd (@iAmShanel5) September 15, 2020

And while Monica may often look angelic, it's clear that the goon still lies underneath.

That trigger finger is STEADY! pic.twitter.com/FTfI6ZsdeZ

— Shakima Reels (@carpe_DMH) September 15, 2020

Not to mention, there was that time Monica let the people know that if anybody popped off to her friend, they would have to see her.

pic.twitter.com/ZYqaYX6F9n

— Jerrod Piaget (@thak_wangking) September 15, 2020

Another Twitter user reminded her that a fly "mugshot" makes her g-card holding status evident as well.

pic.twitter.com/mn3nSQGO34

— J. (@ANTIMELIA__) September 15, 2020

Someone else shared a personal anecdote.

Now I personally seen you turn in to Goonica at Piedmont park the year Just right for me came out. You chilled with us all day, performed, and took pictures but when the fans started pushing you and knocking us over you QUICKLY regulated the whole crowd with few words and a look

— Auntie Patti Hand Mirror (@thatsBtoyou) September 15, 2020

Others also pointed to "So Gone" as being all the evidence needed.

Because you said you kick down doors and smack chicks pic.twitter.com/ChmusdsSG7

— Brandy’s Technicolor Coat (@NicTheEditor) September 15, 2020

And then there was that infamous time Dallas Austin alleged she punched Brandy before an awards show.

Backs away slowly https://t.co/WFbc3kRVVw

— Annie is OK (@annedereaux) September 15, 2020

There were other examples of Monica laying down the law.

Oh, I almost forgot that #Goonica threatened to take @cthagod out back and pistol whip him on his wife’s behalf when she was on @breakfastclubam.

— Nyesha Black (@DrNyeshaBlack) September 15, 2020

And obviously, someone couldn't resist mentioning how she's the queen for rolling her neck.

Listen love the neck rolls since Miss Thang!! pic.twitter.com/suOKOXocXi

— k0RuPt OnE (@koRuPt_OnE) September 15, 2020

We think Goonica understands now.