Alicia Keys Reacts To Video Of Fan Kissing Her: "I Was Like What The F*CK!"

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It's safe to say she'd rather you kept your hands to yourself and enjoy the show.

Fans often get a little handsy during concerts when it comes to touching their favorite artists, but Alicia Keys was downright attacked with affection. Overzealous fans aren't something new to the industry, as concertgoers worldwide often take advantage of any opportunity that gets them close to their favorite stars. During live performances, anything can happen, from fans rushing stages to front row admirers reaching as far as their arms will go.

We recently reported on Busta Rhymes smacking a woman's hand away as he was on stage before scolding the man she was with for allowing the attempt. Then, yesterday (August 30), a clip of Alicia Keys surfaced that showed the singer being grabbed by a fan.


In the video, Keys was seen walking through a controlled crowd with security by her side as she sang. She touched fans' hands as she passed by and smiled as they screamed, but one woman grabbed the singer by the face and planted a long kiss on her cheek. It was apparent by the look on Keys's face that she was shocked at the interaction.

The public weighed in about people being too comfortable with touching others, especially during a time when we're still dealing with COVID-19 and Monkey Pox. After going viral, Alicia Keys reacted to the exchange.

"Trust me, I was like what the F*CK!!!!!!!!!!" she said. "Don't she know what time it is??? [clock emojis][mind blown emojis]."

Some people questioned why security didn't step in. Check it out below.



About The Author
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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