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Jewel's mother Lenedra Carroll 'embezzled' over $100M and left the singer in massive debt at 34

Pop singer Jewel who sparked controversy with her rendition of the national anthem once revealed how her mother allegedly stole over $100M from her
UPDATED MAY 29, 2023
Singer Jewel who rose to fame in her early 20s, previously made headlines for claiming her mother, Lenedra Carroll, stole over $100 million from her (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Singer Jewel who rose to fame in her early 20s, previously made headlines for claiming her mother, Lenedra Carroll, stole over $100 million from her (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

SPEEDWAY, INDIANA: Pop singer Jewel has sparked firestorm controversy with her rendition of the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 28. While some praised the singer's version of the national anthem others objected to the rendition of the song.  

Simultaneously Jewel, who rose to fame in her early 20s, previously made headlines for claiming her mother, Lenedra Carroll, stole over $100 million from her. It was not until the four-time Grammy-nominated artist was 34 years old that she realized she was in $3 million debt. 

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Who is Lenedra Carroll?

Lenedra is a multi-talented artist in her own right, with a diverse career that spans music, writing, and entrepreneurship. She was born on November 10, 1952, in Alaska and grew up in a modest household. From a young age, Lenedra exhibited a passion for creativity and spirituality, which would later shape her career and personal life.

In the 1980s, Lenedra embarked on her music career, releasing albums that showcased her soulful vocals and insightful songwriting. She gained recognition for her unique blend of folk, pop, and world music influences. Aside from her musical pursuits, Lenedra is also an accomplished author. She has written books that delve into spiritual topics, self-discovery, and personal growth. Lenedra's entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish her own company, 'Time Warner Records', which aimed to provide opportunities for artists to share their music and stories.

However, despite Lenedra's successful life, her daughter, Jewel, in her memoir 'Never Broken: Songs Are Only Half the Story,' alleges that her mother embezzled more than $100 million from her throughout the years. According to Jewel, Lenedra allegedly gained control over her finances when she was just 18 years old and manipulated her career and finances for personal gain. 

'Nobody told me it’s because my mom didn’t want to be a mom!'

“I woke up and realized she embezzled all of my money, over US$100 million,” the singer shed light on the accusations during an episode of the 'Verywell Mind' podcast. “I was 34 years old when I realized I’m US$3 million in debt, realize my mom stole it, realize everything I thought my mom was, isn’t what she was, it is a very difficult psychological thing to come to terms with.” 

Since the early 2000s, the singer has had a strained relationship with her mother. “I mean, it’s a complex issue, but my mom used to [be] this heroic figure. My mom and dad got divorced when I was eight, and we went to live with my dad,” Jewel told the host of the podcast, Amy Morin. “Nobody told me it’s because my mom didn’t want to be a mom. She left us, and so my dad took over raising us.

She added, "I didn’t know that at the time. I would hitchhike 500 miles to go see her. I’d show up on her doorstep. She was the opposite of my dad. My dad was this volatile alcoholic that hit me, very easy to identify [as a] ‘bad guy.’ My mom seemed like the opposite. She was calm, she was soft, she never yelled, obviously never hit me.” Although Jewel's never revealed when her mother allegedly stole her money or what she did with that. Likewise, in response to the allegations, Lenedra has remained largely silent.

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