KERI HILSON ON WHY SHE STEPPED AWAY FROM RELEASING MUSCI | “I HAD TO REMEMBER WHO I AM!”

Keri Hilson describes the “Mask” she wore while being in the record industry, why she hasn’t released music lately & how she dealt with her mental health.
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[@zonymontanaa]

YOU STILL HAVE FANS, Ms. Keri ❤

[@fallonnelson2141]

Yeah I seen her last Nov in Philly she killed it

[@KrysBrown89]

@@fallonnelson2141Yes, I saw her last year too for the first time and was so happy she decided to tour! 🤗

[@msladytish_MsTish]

Yes most definitely one of my favorites and I don't have many....❤❤❤

[@shawnyeabercrombie8445]

Yes she does.

[@youngmo77]

Just saw her small role in Riddick. We miss you girl.

[@wea1978]

She's always been such a gorgeous woman to me

[@user-zy7wq9cc1n]

She is, not only to you👌

[@stanleybridgewater2893]

She fine fine

[@adwoaampomah]

Year to me,too

[@demetria4339]

Because she is

[@morganlicona8087]

She's beautiful 😍

[@kevinbrown7774]

Much Respect to Keri for not selling her soul out to the industry!!!

[@Damn8of8]

Uh no. You don't pay attention to symbolism do you?? She was in the same game as the rest already. The problem was what she did that got her shine cut off prematurely AS AN OFFICIAL ARTIST. So you didn't fully see her allegiance but she was 👌 with it just like the others. She just didn't fully blossom into that industry.

[@TC.._]

​@@Damn8of8when you see your shot, you take it. Just like we all would've, but then you see there's certain things that you must do, that goes against all of our morals. I respect her for that.

[@smilealwaysnatasha3423]

Let’s be for real - I love her music but she came for Beyonce for absolutely no reason and suffered to consequences

[@jeanlucceregermain]

@@smilealwaysnatasha3423 not True

[@impacc4182]

@@smilealwaysnatasha3423you beyhives are a cult lmao that’s not the reason

[@wavxyshaun8799]

Keri was dropping some of the craziest hits and she could dance very well. Anything she drop ill listen to.

[@curtissimmons2287]

I felt like she was suspose to be up next

[@ytwizzle]

Politics is crazy with her career

[@user-pr8ch8vv9o]

​@@curtissimmons2287 yep but daddy jay z & momma bey wasn't having it

[@jermaineblalock5553]

I heard Beyoncé got her black balled for talking slick

[@wavxyshaun8799]

@@user-pr8ch8vv9o yeah that shit lame as fuck. Two weirdos who like to blackball people who they dont like.

[@ahdiohuff4625]

We need u Keri your music was different and you are a real artist

[@jayd1373]

When I tell you, her music had me in a chokehold growing up

[@OnlyOneMellie]

​@@jayd1373a real Queen, too authentic!

[@nishia823]

But you just heard her say she was wearing a mask so do we really know who she truly is as an artist

[@kaikenjr]

Truly talented beautiful woman

[@meanvecktor1900]

Ms Keri, You still have a large fan base, People that really care and love you never forget that, and waiting on your next album!

[@emmaphilo4049]

True, we haven't forgotten

[@iforgotfrfr]

@@emmaphilo4049we sure haven’t

[@CryptoQueen8888]

Keri is an ethereal, powerful, authentic, spiritual goddess!!! I love her songs!!

[@MoonPieCancer3754]

Please do not let them knock you down, GOD gave you your talent, I pray everything get better for you and you find you again.

[@juancarloscorrea8134]

Was that pun intended?

[@artbylisa1031]

@@juancarloscorrea8134was just about to say that lol

[@ItsJustBigME.]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vswayz490]

Now the song with Kanye is in my head.

[@user-vb4sg1oh3e]

@@juancarloscorrea8134😂 I was gonna say the same thing

[@CeeDaMessenger]

Pretty girl rock stays on repeat. I have to listen to it at least 6 times a day

[@itumelenglobako9002]

Yeah, and she is Pretty indeed 🔥💗💯👌

[@IssabellaPerezCruz]

That album was so good❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@IssabellaPerezCruz]

@@BelieveInZion ikr, so many jams❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@evandissacabral]

It’s literally my day alarm. Love the song

[@mjohnson4568]

​@evandissacabral it's my ringtone 😂

[@llw53one]

I even lover her speaking voice! I would definitely go see her in concert

[@MayaHardison-jj9wt]

She dissed Beyonce & they ended her. Shes a songwriter and had written alot major hits. They hated on her so bad...

[@randomname7574]

Beyoncé put a lot of women down to make sure she was the last one standing. Amerie was another one after Amerie was her opening act, bey stole her sound & producer.

[@aaronhall7988]

Da hell? She dissed someone with no provocation and you make it everybody else’s fault? 😂😂😂

[@aaronhall7988]

@@randomname7574 you a whole fool for rewriting history like that 😂😂😂

[@MiamiLive305]

​@@aaronhall7988Keri was always honest about Polow The Don Making her write that diss remix, yet let's be clear. I love beyonce and all, I believe she played a big part in her downfall at the time because she does have that power.

[@valarmorghulis3773]

​@@randomname7574BEYONCE has done it to her own artist

[@mduduziMavundla7242]

Keri just know that we still missed you so much

[@titaspeaks9931]

Yup love her! 🥰

[@briansukhu4392]

Stunning timeless beauty

[@Thatdudefresh]

I've ALWAYS loved Keri Hilson....amazing

[@sarahadebesh]

She's so beautiful. She's a great singer and actor. I hope to see more of her.

[@arthurrobinson4644]

💯

[@josephgregoryguerra3650]

So classy and true to herself …gotta luv her❤

[@adrianabaee2267]

My car named after her, my first sew in and prom hair was inspired by her KH is and will always be that GIRL to me ❤❤

[@DrLadyBugM]

She is and will always be my big sis who had me dancing in my mirror.

[@user-tv2wk4yy2y]

Keri never stop being amazing please

[@angelawalker3977]

Keri Hilson, is such a beautiful and multitalented woman. I love her authenticity and vocals are amazing!

[@curiouslymavismade]

Damn, she is STILL fine.

[@1handsmoke565]

But the EGO of her especially the “ Pretty Girl Rock” people stated that she is sooo conceited in person.

[@domotemujin7780]

​@@1handsmoke565GIRL BYE 🥱

[@domotemujin7780]

​@@1handsmoke565you need to understand that people are bitter and the second you say no, suddenly you're the devil, and then try to make everyone feel as bitter as them. STOP the gossip nigga

[@1handsmoke565]

@@domotemujin7780 BITCHHHH …. 👉🏾I am still HERE.. Also I NEVER told you my gender 🥷🏼

[@ReleaseTheBatz]

@@1handsmoke565oh whatever Beyoncé literally made a song called Bow Down B*tches. The masses ate that shit up. But it’s a problem for her to be confident?

[@savaunx96]

Drop a Song! I will definitely buy your Album Keri!!!!! *SUPPORT GOOD ARTISTS! Do NOT support bullies!* Sickening how people bully other artists, on another artist's or label's behest.

[@queensamara5898]

Keri is the person who attacked Ciara & Beyonce UNPROVOKED. She's the bully here go look at what she did to Tierra Marie for absolutely nothing at all. Throwing rocks then hiding her hands backfired 🤣🤣🤣

[@desirewilliams3682]

​@queensamara5898 Beyonce done sold her soul she is in the illuminati been stop listening to her or anything she does but I guess Satan using her to get people away from God and it did happen smh Beyonce is not a God weird generation at least Keri didn't sell her soul 🎯

[@antoniawilliams2627]

She definitely has the talent. I’ve always liked her she seems so chill and laid back.

[@shanalucas4198]

I'm truly a fan. She is super talented. Such a great musician and writer. Also she can sing and dance. I can't wait to see what she is yet to accomplish. Love and blessings Keri 😊

[@Mrvel269]

Absolutely beatiful, smart and mega talented.

[@elizabethmalkin9018]

If you don't use your gift GOD takes it ... Please do not deprive the world of your gift because of the negative, draining, greedy haters . I was just listening to Energy yesterday. You are amazing 🤩!

[@bonganigabadelancube7201]

somebody please bring back keri hilson.

[@ValarieParks-oi7kd]

My son saw Keri in Atlantic Station in a Business where He was. He called Me just so out of breath......telling Me how beautiful Keri is......LoL." Mom she is sooo much "more" beautiful in person." Keri spoke with My son, as well. He will never forget it!!❤ Also, how her whip was the ONE. I believe he stated it was a shade of blue. I, back then during the time circa 2017 ...... was working a few steps away from where He saw her. It was in Atlantic Station in Atlanta. I did see Clifton Powell, Christian Keyes, Rapper T. I. 'SIster who was a client of mine and so sweet. R. I. P.❤ Football player D. Freeman who was playing for the Atl Falcons, Tony Romo, Kay & Devale❤, Tammy Rivera and a few others. KERI You are Awesome i many ways. Stay Blessed.

[@dtaylor224]

Alot of people needs to hear this. 💯

[@troublezwildksidk2769]

I miss her music but I understand and I love her for that

[@TheBTMPodcast]

Pure

[@savaunx96]

​@@TheBTMPodcast Please bring Farrah Franklin on the show. I really recommend bringing out Artists who haven't been on the stage for years!

[@pat4733]

Well said. Love her ❤

[@BosschickSherion3]

We love you Ms. Keri baby❤❤❤..

[@jahlove12ify]

Really love this woman...love her voice...keri hilson...if you see this do not stop being who you are...i loved your music...of whatever you did..please stay strong

[@aavalestormiconicperformer]

She should have kept going. No matter what you do it comes with negatives and you have to be bigger and stronger.

[@mandybae2524]

being in the industry is not an easy job when you want to be authentic.

[@aavalestormiconicperformer]

@@mandybae2524 True. However it's show business and it's not being authentic it's about giving the people what they want so you have to compromise in order to make a living.

[@KayciazWorld]

She got black balled. After that, there's almost nothing you can do. The music industry as a whole is a very nasty, evil, yucky space. I'll never understand why anyone would want to be apart of it. I think her no longer being in it, is a blessing in disguise whether she realizes it or not.

[@teeslo6665]

She was the negativity. Her ego held her back. Very talented but was a big hater

[@teeslo6665]

​@@KayciazWorldshe wasn't black balled for nothing. Her attitude was her downfall. Go back, I was old enough to remember

[@Matriarch_]

She put that so eloquently and remains ever so beautiful 😍 🤩 💅🏽👏🏽🙌🏽✊🏽

[@alb7844]

Profound words from one of the most underated talents in music by far.

[@chrstphrgrnt8690]

So real and that’s honestly the best way she could have put it and that’s so powerful

[@TheBTMPodcast]

🙏🏾agreed. She was comfortable with us. Check out the full interview on our page, kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZS0foKKgrxrrqc Throw us a sub if you like the content. 🙏🏾

[@Berty121]

I wish I could hear new music from you again I truly miss it

[@BallfieldBoxing]

I’ve always loved Keri Hilson. ❤️

[@ednakwende447]

Keri, you are beautiful and exceedingly talented. I love your style and miss your music. Know you are loved.

[@rubberbandretta3031]

One of the best to ever do it,she came through fast and like a blast Miss her so sorry we didn't get to hear more xoxo

[@TheRealMadDog]

You are 🔥🔥 we miss you Keri!

[@leonacurry8799]

Ooooohhhh Kari, I'm boutta binge some Kerri Hilson music tomorrow. I have always loved her voice❤

[@ChangedUpNowWhat]

She’s still a part of my teenage years….Those songs were some bangers! And I loved her beauty and cuteness too. Epic teen years includes great music and artist.

[@0netyr]

No it was Beyonce and her bee hives. 😂😂 But she is very beautiful and talented..

[@cosmicether7594]

Yea Beyoncé has the most toxic fans out there.

[@gasp1gasp1]

She made a diss song and killed her career don't blame the response

[@Reign-zi9qh]

@@gasp1gasp1it wasn’t that damn serious.

[@fashionablylate888]

@@Reign-zi9qhPolo convinced her to make the song then Bey & Jay told producers if they work with Keri their career’s finished. They had Timbaland on the radio begging like Jodeci.

[@CHEETAH69]

@@fashionablylate888you’re lying. There was no reports of Jay or Bey doing anything in response to her “diss” song. Beyoncé was riding high at the time. Why would a weak song that went no where cause her to do ANYTHING but chuckle?

[@divineeternity7268]

I always think "real" when I see her. Even early in her career back when I was in middle and high.💯

[@randalldegroat8878]

KERI BABY…!😍 So talented & gorgeous! Really deserves the spotlight for her artistry.💯

[@niseydeniseterry7796]

I love me some Keri, it’s something about her spirit I can really relate to, . Great actress & singer. Very much underrated

[@teddytete.mp3]

It was sad to watch her step away cause she was basically one of the first artists to bring more hip-hop/urban/r&b culture to people who were pop fans at least in my generation.

[@anthonyp1884]

She’s gorgeous 🔥

[@JaymesMUSIC]

Keri came in on fiiiiiireee 🔥🔥🔥 dropping hit after hit. Both albums were A+ from start to finish. She was a creative, great performer, stunning with model appeal, nice personality. She checks all the boxes! Come back soon pls!! You are missed

[@nicorriesanders]

Yes ma’am that Keri era was everything. So many great songs. I still listen to her music like it’s new

[@jacobdaddy7707]

Her voice is beautiful as well

[@thelightskincutie3699]

She dissed Beyonce and they blacklisted her!!!!! Lame as hell she so talented!!! WE LOVE U KERI U ARE STILL ICONIC AND YOU WAS DEFINITELY AN ERA TO NEVER FORGET ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Nylah-lm9os]

Yep that's what happened

[@Liondogge]

One of the more underrated musicians from my era. She’s still beautiful and talented, and I still rock her music.

[@user-ol8be6rl7o]

I love you so much “MISS KERI BABY”!!! “Slow Dance” Is one of the greatest r&b songs of the 21st century. You are so gifted and amazing. Whatever you choose to do next I am waiting for you with bated breath! ❤❤❤

[@christinamolette9910]

Love her music.

[@ankhsefu6813]

In a perfect world was a great debut album... still a dope album till this day... intro-where did he go 🔥 🔥

[@Im_LaToya]

I love Keri. I remember she was a beautiful video vixen. Then she came out on her own with that beautiful voice, tall stature and a style all of her own. She was a positive figure for young girls as well. I still play her music all the time. Knock You Down, Pretty Girl Rock, Slow Dance, etc are in constant rotation iny play list.

[@QueenDiva]

People do not know just how amazing she is as a musician. She has written some of the biggest hits in Gospel, R&B and Pop music. But you will never know because she is a ghostwriter for many celebrity musicians. Its too bad people have compared her to others instead of just receiving Keri period! Keep going, Sis! Hopefully, she will finally get the rewards she truly deserves! 🙏 🙏🎶🎼✍️📖

[@dln3472]

Miss Keri Baby🥂 Industry rule number 4080

[@kennyray1573]

Great Story

[@TheBTMPodcast]

🙏🏾

[@tadd8210]

Lol

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

She hasn't aged. 😮 I still love her song with Kanye and the video. " Sometimes love comes around... 🎶"

[@janetkenty3465]

God Bless 🙏 You!! you're still definitely Loved and your truth is heard . People truly care and appreciate you showing your authentic Self!

[@nicolesolo7222]

She was actually dope

[@sweetness3367]

She said something about Beyonce and the blackball her career

[@TheBTMPodcast]

She said why she stepped away..

[@Jasmine-ot8br]

Right lol

[@QueenZsWorld]

KERI I LOVE YOU! still streaming your music since I was 11, now I'm 24. Pretty Girl Rock has always been my ringtone. whenever you're ready to come back, we're ready to listen ❤

[@kiwhi2011]

To me she been more talented then sone of the artist the industry wants to promote or others praise. I love her since day 1. Ms keri you are needed and loved. Your gift is appreciated. More artist need to be authentically themselves.

[@Rozzz80]

Beautiful ❤

[@acedacleanshot4229]

Keri and Kelis were the only celebrities I admired😉. Now seeing her actual frequency, My soul is also attracted 😅

[@mellochello77]

It sucks cuz Keri sound is different and amazing. We need her!!!

[@Felix-M.]

BEYONCE 👈🏼👉🏼JAY-Z they hate competition

[@kristyruble3050]

Yes indeed

[@CHEETAH69]

Gaga, Adele, Rihanna, were all some of her competitors who’ve bested her in certain areas. But she loves them. She’s done nothing to them. What proof do you have that she’s done anything to this woman outside of unverified internet rumor?

[@DionnathePhoenix]

@@CHEETAH69honestly, they’re in a league of their own. Beyoncé music isn’t the same. So no competition. And I’m 31, and I’ve heard since I was a child how Bey and J were. Including refusing to go on stage to perform because she didn’t have a gold toilet seat. Bey might be talented, but she really do have a meanstreak 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@CHEETAH69]

@@DionnathePhoenix you thinking because you heard something that means it’s true is just dumb and childish. I heard she turned a woman’s cat into a person. That make it true? And the “gold toilet” rumor came out like 2 years ago. So unless you’re like 8, you didn’t hear that as a child. You know zero about her being mean and are merely going by internet rumor while ignoring all the actual people who’ve met her who say she’s extremely nice.

[@DionnathePhoenix]

Never said the gold toilet seat came out when I was a child. Reading is fundamental. And name calling is childish af. What are you? 5? Can’t get your point across without insulting? Must not have anything to stand on. Your opinion vs multiple people saying the same thing is just that. Still an opinion. We all can have one unless you’re so ignorant that the only person you’re able to listen to is yourself. And base on your conversation skills, doubt there’s much to speculate anyways. Have a blessed day ✌🏽

[@zonymontanaa]

I’ll be the one to say it. Beyoncé KNEW where you were going. (Better and Beyond). Please come back mainstream 😢. I know you write, but I wanna hear YOU.

[@BGK8345]

Beyoncé knew she was coming which force Keri to drop a diss track? Lol please stop

[@teeslo6665]

Stop. You know that was not the real reason. Go back to her interviews where she blamed her publicist for setting her up to hate B

[@cfjdhdjdjhd3]

y'all always wanna blame that lady for everything 😂 keri did not have the voice or star power to compete with her, trust me bey wasn't scared

[@TheBrownIsland]

@@cfjdhdjdjhd3 She was very much involved in Kerri being blacklisted. She refused to Worship Beyonce and got Blacklisted for a little while *before she decided to just write Hit Songs for other Artists.* I'm Glad she's back Touring. Hopefully, she'll drop an Album. Beyonce and her Husband are dirty towards other Artists behind the scene. They steal Music like it's nobody's business, then quickly settle when they get sued. Kelis told her off in a Video on her Gram before taking it down. Using her material without her knowledge.

[@benshapiro11]

@@TheBrownIslandit has nothing to do with “worshipping” beyoncé, she literally dissed her what do y’all not get? and i doubt beyoncé needed to blacklist her seeing as she only has 1 hit song & she literally chose to step away from the music industry by herself.

[@ItsMeDavi23]

Yea she’s extremely underrated as far as sales go but one she steps back to the mic it’ll be more magic coming

[@IslandOfShanice]

So pretty 😍 you’re so talented hopefully you release some in the future

[@G1Z]

She used a whole of words to say “Beyonce blackballed me”

[@Andre-uj3en]

Pretty girl rock

[@TheBTMPodcast]

🔥🔥

[@spicyhot2552]

Yes ....Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful! 🤗

[@flicker1111]

i love her , her music , her articulation KERI IS HER 💜

[@shynicethegreat]

She’s beautiful! Not just because of her looks, but because she genuinely works on her energy. That’s a big deal in an industry full of fake and negative shit. They can’t hold down greatness though

[@chrissunshine8275]

This talented female was blackballed cause they knew she was a force! We know eho they is B!

[@queensamara5898]

That's what TF she gets for attacking people unprovoked 😂😂😂😂😂

[@zonymontanaa]

She called out Beyoncé (on an unreleased track, mind you) because, at the time, she was better than Beyoncé. Get over it. She’s prettier. She’s a better writer. Beyoncé is just main stream. Talent is always underground. And Keri’s not even underground. She’s…just bound.

[@Jasmine-ot8br]

Prettier how?

[@Jasmine-ot8br]

They both in the same realm physically

[@clockwork9825]

Huh. This lady has no classics anywhere 👀

[@clockwork9825]

@@riojordan3659 man listen. She don’t even have enough material to be compared to Beyoncé 😂

[@liricoofficial6389]

She is amazing and she looks so beautiful, Im still your fan ❤️❤️”Ms.Keri Baby”

[@DaKidDizzy1]

Sometimes love comes around, and it knocks you down, just get back up when it knocks you down, knocks you down 🥲

[@melimeloinfo2350]

One of favorite song of the lovely ❤🌹 KH.

[@EAZYDOESIT]

KERI COME BACK TO MUSIC YOU'VE ALWAYS LOOKED BETTER AN SUNG BETTER THAN THAT OTHER CHICK WITH THE B IN HER NAME 💯

[@LsB939]

👀 now you need to stop.. I love both though ❤

[@wrightnyree8215]

No they want her to sale Her soul she said nope im good bye bye

[@TheBrownIsland]

By worshiping Beyonce which she Refused and said NO. She aint kissing her Azz.

[@2naPhish]

Pfff no she mentioned some personal shit on Beyoncé on a diss track version of “your turning me off” it dropped on hot 97 and she said something about Beyoncé being infertile She definitely got humbled because Bey’s legal team and label put a muzzle on her

[@hiphopdagame]

@@2naPhish F Beyonce

[@Wisdomkeyz562]

@@2naPhishyou not lying cause I literally just watched empressive speak on that situation yesterday, she definitely played the diss track … Keri was calling Beyoncé and Ciara hoes and that they can’t write cause she wrote for them… but them women never had an issue with her… they literally were artist who appreciated her work and writing … that girl flipped out all over “love in this club” ft Beyoncé Keri felt she should’ve been on the song.

[@cpoetic2001]

I really felt that. The industry is a monster! And Keri is absolutely beautiful 😍

[@lizzieloves.x]

She’s so beautiful

[@aavalestormiconicperformer]

Look at Beyonce. She went through a lot of hate and she kept going and now made history as getting the most grammys.

[@turquoiselizzie6874]

The same Beyonce who brought Keri's career down most know Beyonce made her grammy's through stepping on other people to get to the top

[@psycho7.7]

What hate beyonce gone through?🤔

[@michelleriggins9398]

Ms. Keri baaabbbyyy. Please make more music. We been waiting.❤❤❤❤

[@user-sm6px5ff9h]

She is one beautiful woman with the voice of an angel🖤🖤🖤

[@hajamariekamara6163]

She got tired of being bullied by Beyoncé and them 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheBTMPodcast]

She literally said why, but whatever makes the simple mind laugh…🤷🏾‍♂️ - Tu

[@user-red20007]

Her songs were like Therapy for 🌎. Especially "Tell Him The Truth". Keri you definitely healed a lot of pains. Waiting on her next Album.

[@mickeyj6921]

Wish she would start making music again. I root for her. She's always a subject in my household, musically.

[@godsson149]

She's a great song writer.💯🦁❤️.

[@niathenurse]

Man I love Keri she is one of the best talented artists

[@yvonnejaye]

I still listen to her music as if it just came out we love you Keri !!

[@KevVer]

We got your back,front,left and right dont let them intimidate you !Salute❤😊

[@delorislatson1813]

You Always be Beautiful and thank you for letting me feel Beautiful in your music Pretty Girl Rock ❤😊. You beautiful 😊❤❤❤

[@gangstarapcoretrance902k6]

She still looks the same as she did back in the late 00s. I remember buying her album In a perfect world and wasn't disappointed. Hope she makes another one.

[@michellesweightlossjourney6599]

I love Keri!! She is so real & authentic! I love that she's living her own life and not controlled by the industry!