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Keri Hilson Taking On Beyonce?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
As Atlanta singer-songwriter Keri Hilson’s long-put-off debut, “In A Perfect World ,” rolls up to another release date (March 24), a remix of her No. 2 single “Turnin Me On” (with Lil Wayne) has hit the airwaves, and many say it sounds like she’s taking a swipe at superstar Beyonce.
“That right there could be a career-ending verse,” V-103’s Frank Ski said this morning when Miss Sophia played a portion of it during her “Girl Talk” entertainment report. “She don’t want it with Jay-Z’s wife.”
Hear an uncensored version — fair warning — of a YouTube clip of it below, and give us your take on what Hilson (pictured above, far left, with 95.5 The Beat’s CJ, producer Polow Da Don and publishing executive Ethiopia Habtemariam) is saying:

Comments
By Torry
March 5, 2009 1:53 AM | Link to this
It sounds like she going at Ciara. Keri wrote a few songs for her. That’s why she says check the credits
By Key
March 5, 2009 2:46 AM | Link to this
I do not see where Ciara gave Keri any credit for any of her work. I also looked under Keri’s work, and she didnt acknowledge that she did anything for Ciara. I think she is directing this remix to Pussycat dolls.
By M D Cain
March 5, 2009 7:09 AM | Link to this
Who is Keri Hilson?
By Derek
March 5, 2009 7:43 AM | Link to this
Pussycat Dolls, your stupid! Everyone in this business takes from other artists. They use old songs, music and lyrics and recycle them. Its just entertainment. Enjoy the beat and move on idiots. Causing controversy is how they sell to their selected genre. Learn people… When your ready for real singing talent, without electronic manipulation then you’ll know what genre to move to, thinkabout it….
By Jennifer
March 5, 2009 7:45 AM | Link to this
I LOVE Keri Hilson and she’s speaking it, LOL. Can’t wait for the cd. It’s about time someone else come into the game. We need a new strong R&B chick. She’s been writing for a looooong time.
This song is my ring tone and HOT when you get bass behind it :)
By Jennifer
March 5, 2009 7:49 AM | Link to this
Oh yeah and Frank always talks like he knows what’s up…please shut it. Don’t listen to V-103 until any time AFTER 10am, Lord!!!
By kendall meeks
March 5, 2009 8:07 AM | Link to this
yeah i agree with that frank ski couldn’t figure out or tell the truth when it came down to warren balentine on boycotting in D.C.so please stay away from V-103
By Miss A
March 5, 2009 8:16 AM | Link to this
Just what we need….another blond sister with a so-so voice trying to call out another blond weave wearing sista with a so-so-voice. Jeesh….and I now listen to an old school station once they gave Elle the 10:00am time slot. She irritated me when she was with Ryan, so I really am not trying to hear here solo for 4 hours! UGH!
By Hotlanta
March 5, 2009 8:32 AM | Link to this
Will someone take their show off the air. Frank Ski looks like a big bag of Skittles with those loud shirts.
By Ms. Shine
March 5, 2009 8:37 AM | Link to this
I totally agree with Jennifer . Frank thinks he knows everything and everybody.Jay-Z would not know who Frank was even if he had a name tag on. As far as Keri I think it is a blanket statement….Hey she has a album coming out … artist will do anything to get attention.
By BTT
March 5, 2009 8:37 AM | Link to this
My life is going to end if I don’t find out who she is talking about. Is it Ciara or Beyonce? I am so consumed with these peoples life, I just don’t think I will be able to concentrate on anything today.
By Ol' Skool Radioman
March 5, 2009 8:58 AM | Link to this
Whatevah, man. I will never understand why we always slappin’ each other. Beyonce is at the top of her game and everyone else has to perform to get there. That simple. Putting crap out there to try and pop Beyonce makes Keri look small. If she hasn’t gotten the appropriate credit for penning a song, sue. That’s why you have attorneys.
I liked that song with her and Weezy. And this other track that I’ve already forgotten. See what I’m saying. But how can you forget “All the single ladies….” Keri you bout to out like Ashanti…
By Ol' Skool Radioman
March 5, 2009 9:04 AM | Link to this
Ms. Shine, you right about Frank!!! LMAO!!! Frank is a wannabe. Can’t stand him or Wanda! Lawd!!
By JohnnyReb
March 5, 2009 9:06 AM | Link to this
I don’t know (nor do I care) who Keri Hilson is, but I do know that BeYOnce is totally overrated, over-exposed & under-talented. She’s just glorified “eye candy” whose “singing” is nothing but urban YOdeling/hollaring. For a real female singer with talent, have a listen to Patsy Cline or Karen Carpenter!
By Ricecakes
March 5, 2009 9:29 AM | Link to this
JOHNNYREB! I’m glad I’m not the only one who knows Beyonce really can’t sing. She YODELS big time and it is annoying! She has alot of marketing/money to prmote her music, she has a nice body (except for the fat knees,she has a good hair stylist and a celebrity husband. If it wasn’t for that…she would be just another weave wearing girl next door.
By Voiceofreason
March 5, 2009 9:32 AM | Link to this
She’s talking about Beyonce the first half, could be anyone the second half or maybe still Beyonce. Who cares, she wack…
By boss
March 5, 2009 9:41 AM | Link to this
yes it sounds like she could be talking to beyonce. Like she said check the credits. if shes been writting songs for this unknown person, then maybe we should check the credits and c exactly who miss kerri is talking trash about.
By Boss Lady
March 5, 2009 9:57 AM | Link to this
who cares who she is talking about! shes just trying to promote herself and give her self a reputation. It seems to me that shes looking for attention and now shes getting it! All these artist are climbing the same ladder, & unfortunately some of them are still @ the bottom of the charts. She will never make it in that industry with that type of attitude.And if shes been in the game so long,why havent I heard of her before this annoying song hit the air waves?! I am in the music bussiness and there is no way you can succeed hating on the next man!
By Pat
March 5, 2009 9:59 AM | Link to this
who even sees the color of Frank Ski’s shirt over the radio waves, Hotlanta?
By Jennifer
March 5, 2009 10:08 AM | Link to this
To answer ur question Pat his radio show also comes on tv 11pm. So we do see those Carlton sweaters with the pastels.
By I’m Just Saying
March 5, 2009 11:47 AM | Link to this
Of all the pictures to put up of Keri Hilson…is that the best picture the AJC and Sonia could find? What does Keri have to say about the remix? Does anyone know the answer to that question? Since it seems the people that don’t know her, know everything. So easy we forget when Destiny’s Child did a song about their former group mates or so it seemed. Karma is karma all day.
By GM for a day!
March 5, 2009 12:04 PM | Link to this
Keri Hilson…do your thing! Frank Ski?!?!?! You dont want it with Ryan Cameron. I really can’t wait till Reggie Rouse cuts his losses and puts Ryan back on in the mornings. Frank Ski, how embarrassing that a supposed established DJ is such a Beyonce Stan. Reggie, please pull the plug on this daily snoozefest. Let Wanda take over mid-days and give Ms. So-So Weekends. If you got to keep Frank, let him take Ryan’s current slot in the afternoon. People are over your boy!
By Mamicitta
March 6, 2009 7:06 AM | Link to this
So now it makes sense why Ciara came out with that remix to Diva… That was her’s and Beyonce’s return to Keri. Anywho, I guess whatever helps your album sell, is what you’ll relate to. Remember when Kanye West & 50 Cent both had albums coming out on the same day… and they had “beef”? But Lil Wayne came out of no where and shattered both their sales?
By babii
March 13, 2009 12:48 PM | Link to this
this is crazy how she gone tri to c* at beyonce’s head? she ain’t even dat famous @ tri dissin sum1 like beyonce???
By Mrs. C
March 15, 2009 6:01 PM | Link to this
First of all Beyonce is the hottest chick in the game and everyone else should recognize. It wasnt given to over night, she had to work her way to the top just like everybody else. As for Keri Hilson, she may have been writing song for a long time, but no one recognizes her name or her face. Her career is song writing, so why is she hating on Beyonce cause she singing, dancing and acting. She chose her career, so she cant be jealous cause she wrote make love in the club and Usher wanted Beyonce to sing it. Why cant people just be happy and congratulate others on their success.
By candy
March 25, 2009 11:18 PM | Link to this
Ok so when keri hilsons song ‘turning me on’ came out I loved it and because weezy was on it made it that much better (I love you so much weezy)! BUT when I found out she was talkin about beyonce and ciara (‘Turning me off remix’ feat.T-pain) she turned me off ! # 1. I could care less about ciara but how can you even come at beyonce!? Ok so what if u wrote a verse for her..Beyonce was poppin b4 that verse and will be poppin after it # 2 for her to even come close to Beyonce she has A LOT of work to do..she’s not even on Keyshia Coles level. Yea ppl think beyonce is over-rated and she maybe..BUT beyonce makes great songs. I just hope Jayz doesn’t come at Keri Hilson now LMAO (boy will that be funny) but keri you really need to fall back cause you can lose a lot of your fans talkin bout Queen B. But ill give you another chance idk about any 1 else…
By candy
March 25, 2009 11:21 PM | Link to this
Ok so when keri hilsons song ‘turning me on’ came out I loved it and because weezy was on it made it that much better (I love you so much weezy)! BUT when I found out she was talkin about beyonce and ciara (‘Turning me off remix’ feat.T-pain) she turned me off ! # 1. I could care less about ciara but how can you even come at beyonce!? Ok so what if u wrote a verse for her..Beyonce was poppin b4 that verse and will be poppin after it # 2 for her to even come close to Beyonce she has A LOT of work to do..she’s not even on Keyshia Coles level. Yea ppl think beyonce is over-rated and she maybe..BUT beyonce makes great songs. I just hope Jayz doesn’t come at Keri Hilson now LMAO (boy will that be funny) but keri you really need to fall back cause you can lose a lot of your fans talkin bout Queen B. But ill give you another chance idk about any 1 else…
By candy
March 25, 2009 11:24 PM | Link to this
Ok so when keri hilsons song ‘turning me on’ came out I loved it and because weezy was on it made it that much better (I love you so much weezy)! BUT when I found out she was talkin about beyonce and ciara (‘Turning me off remix’ feat.T-pain) she turned me off ! # 1. I could care less about ciara( but she’s kool) but how can you even come at beyonce!? Ok so what if u wrote a verse for her..Beyonce was poppin b4 that verse and will be poppin after it # 2 for her to even come close to Beyonce she has A LOT I mean A LOT of work to do..she’s not even on Keyshia Coles level. Yea ppl think beyonce is over-rated and she maybe..BUT beyonce makes great songs she worked hard for what she has. I just hope Jayz doesn’t come at Keri Hilson now LMAO (boy will that be funny) but keri you really need to fall back cause you can lose a lot of your fans talkin bout Queen B. But ill give you another chance idk about any 1 else…