Esther Jones: The Real "Boop-Oop-A-Doop" Girl 🎤✨

When you think of Betty Boop, you probably picture the iconic cartoon flapper with her short curls, big eyes, and high-pitched voice. But did you know the real inspiration behind her was a Black jazz singer named Esther Jones?

🔥 WHO WAS ESTHER JONES?

Esther Jones, also known as "Baby Esther," was a Harlem-born jazz singer in the 1920s. She was known for her unique scat singing style, using "boop-oop-a-doop" and other playful vocal tricks that made her performances unforgettable.

💡 Pioneering Jazz Singer – A child star in the Harlem jazz scene who wowed audiences with her voice.
💡 Innovator of the "Boop" Sound – She was the first to use the "boop-oop-a-doop" style in her performances.
💡 Inspired Betty Boop – White singer Helen Kane saw Esther perform and later copied her style, which was then used for the famous cartoon character.
💡 Legal Battle for Credit – When Kane sued Max Fleischer (Betty Boop’s creator) for stealing her style, evidence showed she had copied Baby Esther!

🔥 WHY ESTHER JONES DESERVES HER FLOWERS

🎤 The Real Betty Boop – Esther’s unique style laid the foundation for one of the most recognizable cartoon characters in history.
🎶 Erased from History – Despite her influence, Baby Esther was nearly forgotten, and Betty Boop became a symbol of white pop culture.
📢 A Forgotten Jazz Star – Her impact on jazz and vocal performance still echoes today.
🏆 Justice Came Too Late – While the courts ruled that Kane stole from Baby Esther, Esther never got the full credit she deserved.

Betty Boop may be a beloved character, but it’s time to give Esther Jones her due credit. She was more than a voice—she was a trailblazer!

"If it wasn’t for Baby Esther, Betty Boop wouldn’t exist."

💬 Had you heard of Esther Jones before? Let’s give her the recognition she deserves!