

However, when she refused to hold a magazine that had Beyoncé and Jay-Z on the cover during the 2011 Soul Train Awards, people were convinced there was beef between the two.Īfter that, Hilson faced unrelenting criticism and harassment from Beyoncé’s fans - aka the Beyhive - which eventually took a toll on her. Instantly, she faced accusations of shading the singer, but Hilson told Atlanta radio station V103 the song “wasn’t taking shots at nobody” (via RapUp). The drama dates back to 2009 when Hilson released the “Turnin’ Me On” remix, which featured lyrics that appeared to reference part of Beyoncé’s 2006 song “Irreplaceable.” She sang, “Your vision cloudy if you think that you the best/ You can dance, she can sing, but need to move it to the left.”

The origins of Keri Hilson and Beyoncé’s feud The singer explained she and the Pink Panther actor had a “healing” conversation at some point and were able to put the drama behind them. She did a wide-ranging interview over the weekend of April 9 where she offered updates on her life and career, including the status of her relationship with Beyoncé. In more recent years, however, Hilson has been staging a comeback, taking on acting roles and teasing new music. But Keri Hilson’s Beyoncé feud bulldozed her career. At one point, Keri Hilson seemed poised to be music‘s next “it girl.” She had hits all over the radio - from the Chris Brown-assisted “Superhuman” to the Grammy-nominated “Knock You Down” - and a growing legion of fans obsessing over it all.
