Skip to content
  • Essence GU
  • Beautycon
  • NaturallyCurly
  • Afropunk
  • Essence Studios
  • Soko Mrkt
  • Ese Funds
  • Refinery29
  • WeLoveUs.shop
  • 2026 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Entrepreneurship
  • News
  • Shopping
  • Video
  • Events
  • Subscribe
Home • News

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks

From adorable selfies to super cute couple's costumes, three years in, Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's love story still gives us butterflies.
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
01
They Can Rock A Photo Booth Right

The happy (happy!) couple recently attended NBA player Russell Westbrook’s wedding ceremony together and had a blast in the photo booth. Talk about picture perfect!

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
02
They Can’t Take A Bad Picture

As evidenced by THIS, yet another super-photogenic moment in their love story.

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
03
They’re All About Romantic Vacations

It’s not unusual to catch these lovebirds basking in the sun on a beautiful beach, hand in hand or side-by-side.

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
04
They’re Pros At Matching Halloween Costumes

Hakeem has found his queen!

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
05
They Do All The Stuff Couples Do In Movies

Romantic piggyback rides in real life? Yes, please!

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
06
They Coordinate Beautifully

Serge and Keri are totally matching, like, all the time, but we have yet to want to roll our eyes at their coordinated digs. Somehow, they just make it work!

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
07
Because They Make You Say “Aww” Weekly

Keri doesn’t post lovey-dovey photos daily, but when she does share the love with her Instagram fans, comments filled with lots of “ohhs” and “ahhs” always follow.

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
08
They Aren’t Afraid Of A Little PDA

Cozy and lovin’ it, Keri isn’t afraid to make it known to the world who has her heart.

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
09
Because They Gives Us Feels Around The Holidays

Christmas tree? Check. Romantic white lights? Check. Tall, dark and handsome NBA star to help you hang your ornaments? Triple check. We’re melting!

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
10
They’re All About Date Nights

Despite his hectic NBA schedule and her busy musical career, these lovebirds never stop making time to enjoy the time they have with each other.

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
11
Because They’re As Cool As They Are Cute

#LikeABoss

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
12
No Really…Their Couple Costumes Reign Supreme

Calling all couples: There’s no way you can look at this photo of Serge and Keri from Halloween 2014 and not be inspired to step your costume game way up this year.

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
13
They Get Star Struck Too

Celeb spottings are fun for celebs too.

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
14
They Know Their Way Around A Red Carpet

Serge and Keri are definitely a complimentary pair.

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
15
Thwy Don’t Take Themselves Too Seriously

Instead of posing “perfectly” for every single selfie, Serge and Keri like to just live in the moment, snap the shot, share, and then move on. No filters needed!

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram
16
They Go On Double Dates

The future Ibakas (yes, we’re claiming it) even go on double dates with dear friends. Most adorable couple on Instagram? Yup, they might just have this title locked down.

Going Strong: 16 Reasons Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka's Love Rocks
Instagram