Following her viral interview on The Breakfast Club, Keri Hilson is shedding new light on the long-rumored Beyoncé diss that many believe derailed her music career.
In a candid moment on Wednesday (April 9), Hilson revealed that she was pressured into recording the infamous verse by her then-producer, Polow Da Don. According to Hilson, Polow threatened to ruin her career if she refused. She also claimed that the most controversial line in the track wasn’t even hers—adding that she’s been protecting the true author of the diss for years.
That mystery was finally put to rest when hitmaker Ester Dean came forward and admitted to writing the line, confirming the revelation on social media with a cheeky nod: “It was a hit!”
Dean then issued a formal apology to Hilson, writing, "I submitted a lot of verses for that remix—one got picked, and it was co-written with Keri. Looking back, it was childish and didn’t age well. I see how it hurt people, especially women, and I take full accountability."
Hilson quickly responded in The Shade Room’s comment section, clarifying her role in the now-infamous verse.
"You used the word co-wrote. I RE-wrote 3 lines in your verse. Which was the ONLY battle I won in the whole matter. But you weren’t there when all this was going down, and we didn’t write it together."
She went on to identify the specific lines she rewrote.
"These lines are mine: ‘Been getting dollars boy / Gone get ya money up / No you ain’t the only homie on me, line up.’ The softest section. Lines about a boy. Because not only did I strongly disagree with the unnecessary hateful sentiments towards other women, I’ve never been a fan of the publicity stunt method."
Hilson closed with a pointed message to Dean: "You chose to stay quiet for 16 years, but are coming out now—when you felt a portion of the heat I’ve gotten all this time."
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