1 single and a debut album that went double platinum.

She even was nominated for four Grammys.

She knew something was very wrong when her card was declined while trying to pay for pizza.

Fantasia Barrino looking serious

Now Barrino realizes, “You have to take care of your money.

As a result of leaving her monetary affairs to others, Barrino’s home was put up for auction.

I can sit back home.'”

Fantasia Barrino

Unfortunately, she learned her lesson at the cost of her livelihood, and her professional reputation.

The house was put up for auction as a result.

Reportedly, “extensive renovation” was required.

Fantasia Barrino

The “Madea” creator was there for her when nobody else was, in fact.

“He would call and check up on me.

He was one of the ones, when I lost everything, he came and blessed me.

Fantasia Barrino performs onstage

And I thank him for that,” Barrino gushed (viaAJC).

“I’m just like you, sis.

I’m just like you,” Barrino told Mac firmly.

Fantasia Barrino and Tyler Perry pose at events

Everybody wants this microwavable life, and it doesn’t work like that.

I’m here to say, ‘See what I went through?

Look at me now’."