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Black Music Month: Blonde Singers Through the Years

Keri Hilson, Nicki Minaj and Beyonce go for the gold. A look at golden ladies in music.
Blonde and The Beat
Keri Hilson Bet Awards 2011
By Tia Williams · Updated October 28, 2020
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Judging from the gorgeous golden tresses of artists like Keri Hilson, Nicki Minaj and Beyonce, it’s clear that blonde is the big thing right now. But it’s not a new thing!

Ever since Etta James and Mary Wells took to the stage rocking voluminous platinum wigs, sunny strands have been a huge trend among Black musicians.

In honor of Black Music Month, we take a look back at the history of blondes in music.