Kelly Rowland Was Confused After Her Interaction With Jay-Z Went Viral

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Their heartwarming exchange resulted in Jay-Z once again becoming a meme, and Rowland briefly spoke about it while on IG Live.

A brief interaction took the world by storm, and while Kelly Rowland doesn't think much of her recent viral moment with Jay-Z, the public is still eating it up. The pair both attended the premiere of The Harder They Fall and camera crews, as well as guests, were documenting every moment. Jay-Z and Seal were said to have treated attendees to a 90-minute jam session, and while that would be incredible to witness, a quick interaction between Jay and Kelly Rowland stole attention.

In the viral video, Hov is seen making his way into the party when he turns around and realizes that Rowland is behind him. Some reports state that she had been calling his name to get his attention and he was filmed as he realized it was Kelly the whole time.

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He was happily surprised to see his sister-in-law, as Beyoncé and Kelly have maintained their sisterhood since they were small children. Fans reposted the video with remarks about the rapper's expression and soon, a new meme was born out of the wholesome exchange.

Later, Rowland was on Instagram Live where she chatted with fans while she was putting on her makeup. One person wanted her to speak about the premiere moment and Rowland was surprised that everyone thought it was such a big deal.

"You know, some things I will never understand," said the singer. "Like, I see my big bro all the time. But I guess you guys never see what we see. I don't know." Swipe below for Rowland's brief reaction and to watch Jay-Z's viral moment.

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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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