Keri Hilson Claps Back At Fan Who Dismissed Her Politically-Driven Post

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Keri Hilson wanted to help raise awareness, but a fan attempted to shut her down by saying her real purpose was to show off her looks.

It's been an intense few days. A white woman named Amy Cooper dubbed "Central Park Karen" lost her job after she pretended to be in distress while calling the police on a black man who asked her to put a leash on her dog. Then, shocking news circulated after a video showing an unarmed, handcuffed man named George Floyd being suffocated to death by four Minneapolis police officers.

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Both events, especially the latter, have caused people from all walks of life to step forward to vocalize their disgust. Singer Keri Hilson shared a black and white photo of herself and wrote in the caption, "We don't choose 'black or white,' but we DO choose 'right or wrong.'" An Instagram user took the opportunity to tell Keri Hilson that she "ain't talking about nothing" and only wanted to "show off [her] looks with [her] perfect lighting." She didn't appreciate the response.

"Ahhhh shut up. I gave a f*ck about a photo today. I'm angry," Keri replied. "Found a pointless black & white photo in my phone to make a point on serious matters in my caption. Because I express thru words & sh*t is heavy on my heart. People read captions over HERE. WE ain't the shallow type. Furthermore, I post what I want, how I want. Gone somewhere w/ ur judgement. There's serious sh*t to be concerned with." Read the exchange below.


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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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