# EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Keri Hilson Opens Up About Her Hiatus, Industry Challenges & New Music

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Podcast: [The TMZ Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tmz-podcast-4327494)
Published: 2026-07-25T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1433

## Resource

Keri Hilson opens up about her return to music, her new three-part project We Need to Talk, and the personal and professional reasons behind her years-long hiatus. The singer also addresses industry rumors, creative independence, navigating fame, and how a new generation is discovering her iconic music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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