In a shocking and revealing interview, the late Maya Angelou shared a long-held secret about Oprah Winfrey, warning of her dark and manipulative nature. The interview, conducted just days before Angelou’s passing, has been revealed in a newly published book of her unedited transcripts.

According to the interview, Angelou had been observing Oprah’s behavior for years, watching as she manipulated and controlled those around her. She claimed that Oprah used her charm and charisma to lure people into her orbit, only to exploit them for her own gain.

“Oprah is a master manipulator,” Angelou said in the interview. “She has a way of making you feel like you’re the most important person in the world, but really, she’s just using you to get what she wants. She’s a master of manipulation, and she’s been using that to get ahead in this world.”

Angelou went on to share a personal story about her own experience with Oprah, claiming that she had been approached by the media mogul with a lucrative offer to write a book together. According to Angelou, Oprah promised to give her complete creative control and credit for the project, but ultimately reneged on her promises and took full credit for the work.

“I was devastated,” Angelou said. “I felt like I had been betrayed by someone I trusted. But then I realized that this was just another example of Oprah’s modus operandi. She uses people to get what she wants, and then she discards them like they’re nothing.”

Angelou’s warning about Oprah has sparked a heated debate in the entertainment industry, with many fans and colleagues of the media mogul speaking out in defense of her. However, others have come forward with their own stories of being taken advantage of by Oprah or being forced to work under exploitative conditions on her shows.

The controversy has also raised questions about the lack of accountability and consequences for powerful figures who engage in abusive behavior. Many have long criticized the entertainment industry for its lack of transparency and accountability, with powerful figures often being able to silence their accusers and maintain their reputations.

As the fallout continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Oprah Winfrey will respond to Maya Angelou’s allegations. The media mogul has built a reputation as a champion of women and girls, but many are now calling for her to be held accountable for her actions.

* The Full Transcript of Maya Angelou’s Interview: A Scathing Attack on Oprah Winfrey
* Oprah Winfrey’s Team Responds to Maya Angelou’s Allegations: “False” and “Untrue”
* The Impact of Maya Angelou’s Warning on the Entertainment Industry

In related news, several prominent figures in the entertainment industry have come forward with their own stories of being taken advantage of by Oprah Winfrey or being forced to work under exploitative conditions on her shows. The controversy has sparked a national conversation about the lack of accountability and consequences for powerful figures who engage in abusive behavior.

Oprah Winfrey has released a statement denying Maya Angelou’s allegations, calling them “false” and “untrue”. However, several sources close to the matter have confirmed that Oprah has been known to use her power and influence to manipulate and control those around her.

The controversy has sparked a national conversation about the lack of accountability and consequences for powerful figures who engage in abusive behavior. Many are calling for greater transparency and accountability in the entertainment industry, with some advocating for the creation of new laws and regulations to protect artists and creatives from exploitation.