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Keri Hilson regrets Beyoncé diss track, blames producer

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Singer Keri Hilson revealed on The Breakfast Club that she regrets her 2009 remix of "Turnin' Me On," claiming the controversial lyrics weren't hers. She said producer Polow da Don forced her to record a verse written by another, despite her objections. Hilson felt pressured due to her debut album's pending release. Co-writer Ester Dean later apologized for the lyrics, which many interpreted as targeting Beyoncé. Hilson expressed regret for not speaking out sooner, emphasizing her respect for Beyoncé and attributing her silence to fear of further repercussions.

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Singer Keri Hilson revealed on The Breakfast Club that she regrets her 2009 remix of "Turnin' Me On," claiming the controversial lyrics weren't hers. She said producer Polow da Don forced her to record a verse written by another, despite her objections. Hilson felt pressured due to her debut album's pending release. Co-writer Ester Dean later apologized for the lyrics, which many interpreted as targeting Beyoncé. Hilson expressed regret for not speaking out sooner, emphasizing her respect for Beyoncé and attributing her silence to fear of further repercussions.

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