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Keri Hilson Reflects on 'Turnin Me On' Remix, Reveals Coercion and Regret

The singer clarifies her lack of authorship, details industry pressure to record the controversial track, and reaffirms her admiration for Beyoncé.

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Overview

  • Keri Hilson disclosed in a recent interview that she was forced to record the controversial 'Turnin Me On' remix to secure the release of her debut album.
  • Hilson clarified that the contentious lyrics, often interpreted as a diss toward Beyoncé, were not written by her and opposed her creative values.
  • Producer Polow da Don pressured Hilson to record pre-written lyrics, threatening her career and leaving her feeling powerless.
  • Ester Dean, a co-writer of the remix, publicly apologized for her role, acknowledging the lyrics were immature and caused harm.
  • Hilson expressed regret for not speaking out earlier and reiterated her respect for Beyoncé, describing her as one of the greatest artists of all time.