Keri Hilson Shares the Story Behind Her Beyoncé Diss Track
After years of silence, Keri Hilson is stepping back into the spotlight with honesty, vulnerability, and new music. In a recent interview on The Breakfast Club, the R&B singer opened up about her return, the emotional weight she carried for over a decade, and the truth behind the remix that many believed was a diss aimed at Beyoncé.
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The controversy centers around the remix of “Turnin’ Me On,” where a specific verse sparked years of backlash, especially from Beyoncé’s fanbase. But according to Hilson, the lyrics weren’t even hers. “I didn’t write that verse. I was in tears. I was adamant I didn’t want to do it,” she revealed. Hilson said the remix was pushed on her by her then-producer Polow Da Don while she was touring with Lil Wayne. “He played it for me, and I was like, ‘I’m not saying that.’ I started writing my own version, but there was a lot of pressure,” she said, adding that she was told her album wouldn’t be released if she refused.
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Keri said she was young and felt cornered. “I felt like I had no choice. I’ve been eating that for years. I’m still protecting people who were involved,” she said, getting emotional as she described how the decision haunted her for much of her career.
That moment not only affected her reputation but also led to a deep period of depression and isolation from the industry. “If I give myself grace now, it’s because I know I was doing the best I could at that time,” she shared. “But I do wish I had fought harder.”
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Now, Keri is focused on healing and moving forward. Her new single “Bae” is out, and her upcoming album We Need to Talk drops April 18. This time, she’s doing things on her own terms. “I’ve forgiven myself,” she said. “But I’ll never forget what that moment cost me.”
Meanwhile, fans on social media turned their attention to Ester Dean, the hitmaker behind songs like “Super Bass,” accusing her of writing the controversial lyrics. Dean confirmed it in a comment, writing, “and did!! It was a hit!!!” The twist? Dean later worked with Beyoncé on her 4 album.
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