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The cryptic one from Keri Hilson – a post on the lips of all – is giving birth to some theory of her alleged disappearance from the world of fame and glare, chief among which is the huge possibility of her return. The singer flip-flopped between a stunning backstage picture with the caption ‘on the balance of leaning in & stepping away,’ with fans now in pure speculation over Hilson’s next move.
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Hilson was a ghost from the ghostly past, clad heavily in a tan trench coat, with blue denim bits and pieces, executed, of course, with the all-so-predictable high-knee boots – the anthem of early 2000s. She is giving ‘Knock You Down’ vibes, all-da-chill with braids and dim lighting (industrial chic, anyone?), hence the post’s sort of mysterious vibe.
One hybrid bot had to put it out there: ‘I found you because I was listening to one of your famous hits and wondered why you disappeared.’ Referring to the famed collab with Kanye West and Ne-Yo, it was sort of a plea for a throwback acknowledgment. A sentiment abundantly shared; another bluntly inquired, ‘How many likes for you to put Superhuman on Spotify?’
With the comments section serving as a time capsule for Hilson’s better days, it was declared that she was ‘the baddest to EVER do it,’ while earnest pleas for new music inundated the area. Another comment took Hilson’s caption off tracks into a trending dance challenge – the need for a comeback is real.
Not all comments went the funny-route; one user took an in-depth dive, talking about the skills of her Sagittarius sign (Hilson’s zodiac) with addictive personalities leading to ‘night sweats’ and ‘insatiable appetite.’ Random? Totally. On-brand for these Instagram comments? Definitely also.
Hilson has been missing in action on this music stuff since 2010, after her ‘No Boys Allowed’ album release, while popping in here and there with acting gigs. But this one feels different. The styling, the caption about balance, the location shoot – the vibes are real brewing. Or maybe, she’s just having fun – which is classic Keri.
The most telling of all comes from a fan who noted that her former collaborators are no longer tagging her in posts, suggesting that ‘stepping away’ might be way more permanent than we’ve considered. But with looks like that and fans this loyal, fingers crossed it is the birth of something new instead of another goodbye.
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Anyway, Hilson has proven she simply cannot go off-the-grid without stirring some very important conversation and controversies. One enigmatic post and bam! Back in 2009, we are yelling at the wardrobes in our bedrooms, ‘WHY DON’T YOU LOVE MEEEE.’ Excuse me while I put ‘Energy’ on my playlist for the next three hours.
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