Keith Sweat "Commends" Jacquees For Being A "Trendsetter" With "King Of R&B" Title

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He thinks Jacquees is acting like a leader.

It's been nearly a year since Jacquees ambushed Keith Sweat while he was being interviewed by the paparazzi. It was radio station V103’s annual WinterFest concert when a cameraman decided to call Keith Sweat the "king," referencing Jacquees's self-crowned "King of R&B" title, as the Cash Money singer just happened to be walking by. Jacquees jumped into the conversation and said, “I’m the king... This the king from back then. I’m the king for right now. This Keith Sweat. Big Sweat. But, it’s Big Que."

Jacquees would later apologize to the legendary R&B icon for his behavior, and in a recent episode of Headline Heat with Bossip, Sweat addressed the awkward encounter. He explained that the person behind the camera may have been trying to stir up some drama by commenting on the "king" issue as Jacquees walked by.

"They said, 'Keith, what you think about the King of R&B?' and I said 'I'm not the king of anything but getting that bag,'" the singer explained. "Jacquees thought I said something else that I didn't say, but he came and apologized and I couldn't do anything but respect the fact that he came and apologized."

Sweat added that now that Jacquees has declared himself the "King of R&B," there are other artists in his age bracket that are saying the same thing. "You gotta be a trendsetter nowadays," he said. "Don't be no follower, be a leader, so I commend him for that. He didn't have no problem jumpin' out there and whether it be good or bad, gettin' the results that he got." Watch his clip below, including his thoughts on the current state of R&B.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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