Keri Hilson Deletes Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories After Backlash

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Keri Hilson recently caught heat from the public after she tweeted that 5G was behind the COVID-19 virus.

She tried to let her conspiracy theory flag fly free, but Keri Hilson was shut down swiftly. On Sunday (March 15), the singer used her time being quarantined by sharing a few thoughts about how 5G networks are responsible for this recent coronavirus outbreak. "People have been trying to warn us about 5G for YEARS," Keri tweeted. "Petitions, organizations, studies...what we’re going thru is the affects of radiation. 5G launched in CHINA. Nov 1, 2019. People dropped dead. See attached & go to my IG stories for more. TURN OFF 5G by disabling LTE!!!"

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Keri Hilson went on to share links and video clips to support her argument, but the internet was uncaring. The criticisms flooded in and people couldn't believe that the No Boys Allowed artist believed in the theory. The backlash was so intense that it looks as if Keri's team told her to stop spreading information about the controversial ideologies. 

"Management has asked me to delete vid/articles. 🤷🏾‍♀️," Keri tweeted on Monday (March 16). "I appreciate good discourse on unconventional thinking. Let’s all just be safe out there, cuz whatever the cause the virus a real thing. May God be with us...prayers to alllllll 🙏🏾." Check out a couple of tweets by Keri Hilson below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.