Jay-Z Was Happily Surprised To Run Into Kelly Rowland & Fans Think It's Heartwarming

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The run-in occurred at the premiere for The Harder They Fall and fans can't stop talking about Hov's facial expression.

While the big takeaway from last night's The Harder They Fall premiere was the 90-minute jam session involving Seal and Jay-Z, another moment involving Hov has gone viral. The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles was the place to be on Wednesday (October 13) as some of our favorite celebrities gathered together for the premiere of Netflix's The Harder They Fall.

The film stars Idris Elba, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield, and Deon Cole, and while everyone was excited about the feature, a touching moment between Jay-Z and Kelly Rowland has stolen the attention of social media.

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In the brief clip, someone was able to capture the moment Kelly was making her way into the party as Jay turned around and noticed she had arrived. We all know that Kelly and Beyoncé are the best of friends that have called themselves sisters since they were children, and it was clear that Jay-Z was thrilled to see his sister-in-law.

The interaction seemed to humanize Jay-Z from this mega-mogul Rap GOAT to a regular person who ran into a family member at a party. There have been plenty of reactions online, so check out a few 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.