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Keri Hilson Is Taking The High Road After Her Break-Up With Retired NFL Boyfriend Ricardo Lockette

‘The Wait Is Over’: Keri Hilson Announces New Music For Summer 2019
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By Lauren Porter · Updated October 24, 2020

Keri Hilson is going into the holiday season and the New Year as a single lady and her cryptic tweets after a breakup with boyfriend Ricardo Lockette definitely imply that she’s staying positive. 

Earlier this month, the singer sent out a simple message on Twitter stating, “A ‘mistake’ is usually the word people prefer to use when it really was a RISK they DECIDED to take. But word to the wise, make sure you can handle both outcomes.”

A “mistake” is usually the word people prefer to use when it really was a RISK they DECIDED to take. But word to the wise, make sure you can handle both outcomes. ✌🏾

— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) December 11, 2017

Just a day later, the Atlanta native took to the social media site to add, “The ONLY thing we owe ourselves and others is to be 100% authentic to what we truly feel at all times.”

The ONLY thing we owe ourselves and others is to be 100% authentic to what we truly feel at all times.

— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) December 12, 2017

Hilson and Lockette began dating in 2017 following her breakup with NBA star Serge Ibaka. The couples sudden split came as a surprise for fans, but there’s no denying that it’s over.

On Tuesday, the retired NFL player shared a few tweets of his own about ending he and Hilson’s relationship. 

Lol wish you the best!! 🥂 https://t.co/s9YoUMRu9m

— Ricardo Lockette (@RicardoLockette) December 19, 2017

Never any shade, always love and the upmost respect for her. Everyday was a blessing. #Queen

— Ricardo Lockette (@RicardoLockette) December 19, 2017

After parting ways with Ibaka, the singer told Rolling Out Magazine last year that athletes and men in the music industry were at the top of her no dating list.

TOPICS:  Black Love Keri Hilson
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