Some people have become convinced that R&B singer Keri Hilson either has a predilection for masochism or she is extremely tone deaf. The “Pretty Girls Rock” songstress took note on Twitter of “how White men” stay in her Instagram DMs and that she wasn’t aware that they were feeling her like that.
😂 Wait…white guys like booties? I mean mine’s just a cute lil tush. But white guys? Speak on it. https://t.co/wmlkupQjts
— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) April 23, 2018
The tide turned when, as a Black man tried to flirt with her, Hilson insinuated she is only here for White men. And that’s when all hell broke loose.
I glanced thru DM requests on IG for the first time in months 🧐, and my biggest takeaway is this: Since when did white men start diggin’ the kid? …🤔
— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) April 23, 2018
Hilson, who has long been one of Twitter’s favorite targets along with the likes of rapper Bow Wow, seems to set herself up for social media maulings on the regular.
Whether she was trolling her fans, making innocent banter or being a provocateur, Hilson should know from experience that Black Twitter takes what she says (and does) literally. And they let her know what they thought about her alleged sentiments about wanting only White men:
Because you can’t keep a black one RT @KeriHilson: This is for white boys rn. Come back later ✊🏿 https://t.co/bRPpjvN2Ah
— Zoe 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 (@YourFavoriteZoe) April 23, 2018
Sometimes it just doesnt work out or the men you choose, who you settle for which is your fault or you just ain’t shit so men figure that out and don’t want you!! Fix yourself. Race has nothing to do with it#KeriHilson
— CiaNise (@DahlilaBlank) April 23, 2018
White man won’t love you like I do, baby girl @KeriHilson 💙
— ♎ Mealmonger ♎ (@FantasticMrMac) April 23, 2018
So #KeriHilson and #ShaniaTwain are canceled all in one day 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️💀 #Coons pic.twitter.com/4KiVOP5wdI
— Aye Yo Jazz (@itsayeyojazz) April 23, 2018
I don’t understand people with this logic. I think it’s attention whoring and desperation honestly. I have had failed relationships and never ever thought black men were the problem! #KeriHilson
— CiaNise (@DahlilaBlank) April 23, 2018
The pummeling of Hilson became so severe, the “Knock You Down” singer had to quickly climb back on Twitter and alert her followers and critics that she was just joking. But first, she had to withstand a torrential downpour of hate before she could even get a word in.
Plz get MAGA Hilson off my TL
— Will Eat Your Leftovers (@CoachN_J_) April 23, 2018
Me when I see @KeriHilson say she looking for white dudes now😘 pic.twitter.com/fRh7vg5sAW
— African Prince👑 (@SudoJohnnyBravo) April 23, 2018
Keri Hilson only accepting white meh right now?? pic.twitter.com/3aUJLUAPAK
— Morgan Freeman King (@_blkgenius_) April 23, 2018
Booty is life. -Local white guy 2018
— STEGOSAURUS (@nawfyboy713) April 23, 2018
@KeriHilson what if you talk to me and just imagine me as white? pic.twitter.com/AFh1fbBXq0
— ▲ †ha† Big Guy ZØ ▲ (@TheDarkskinZeus) April 23, 2018
What if we 10% white, like https://t.co/XWTpYkTWQc says. pic.twitter.com/otijAS3gYq
— Paris Edmond (@ParisEdmond) April 23, 2018
Keri Hilson wants white boys now 😏👀 @KeriHilson pic.twitter.com/koKtieHuQw
— T’Chewlla (@Papi_CHEWluu) April 23, 2018
😒😒😒 RT @KeriHilson: This is for white boys rn. Come back later ✊🏿https://t.co/Vj4TKXX4WXpic.twitter.com/qrZxkocXLU
— Bobby Hey-Boo Shay (@Ppls_Champ) April 23, 2018
Yes @KeriHilson white love matters 🙌🏽❤🙌🏽😍
— Kiarra (@LpstickM) April 23, 2018
After being eviscerated, Hilson tried to gather herself up and shut down the hate. Check out how she responded after the flip:
