Kelis discusses her new album, Rihannas swagga jacking, Lady GaGa and more!

My girl Kelis sat down for a new interview with PopBytes this week to discuss her new album (tentatively titled ‘Fleshtones’), working with David Guetta on her new single “Acappella”, motherhood, ODB, fashion and much more.

She also surprisingly addressed the claims Rihanna has been swagga jacking her style, acknowledging that it’s happened, but not quite turning it into a catty beef like we all secretly hoped she would.

“You know what. Listen, it’d be totally ridiculous for me to not acknowledge it if someone asks [pause]. The reality is, what is she like 20? I mean [shrugs], what else is she supposed to do? I mean honestly. [pause] I don’t have any animosity at all whatsoever. That’s what she’s supposed to do [laughs].”

The interviewer then pressed Kelis to open up about Lady GaGa.

“She’s a youngin. I appreciate it. It’s interesting actually. I appreciate her visually. I really appreciate her visually. I say this all the time — being pretty is exhausting and it’s boring, and I think that when you’re not afraid to not be pretty and just kind of go there… and I’m not saying that she’s not pretty but I’m saying that as far as the choices she makes fashion wise… That’s what’s fun.”

That was the nice way of saying she doesn’t like Lady GaGa’s music LOL.

Kelis’ new album Fleshtones drops in Spring 2010. Is anybody as excited as I am?

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  • Darwin

    Who’s this chick? Sorry me no know r&b/rap/hiphop chicks like that

  • miriam

    I love Kelis. She came across like she’s a cool person. She didn’t diss Rihanna, she was just honest and it’s refreshing to see. She has always been original and a trendsetter. I hope her next album will catapult her into a higher level of success. She deserves it.

  • http://www.theprophetblog.net The Prophet

    KELIS IS THE QUEEN!

  • 1oopp…

    Queen of what?
    LMAO…. This is too easy, let me take my ass to bed.

  • trillafood

    @Darwin
    Yet the first bitch to leave a comment.
    You’re a lame girl lol.

  • trillafood

    Kelis is the QUEEN of setting trends in music and in fashion. Act like you know youngin’.

  • Lollie

    did she sing that milkshake song?….lol

  • Face

    Kelis w/o Pharrell = Whatever. Plus, this Kelis that were seeing is not the original Kelis.

    I love Kelis tho.

  • http://www.theprophetblog.net The Prophet

    She’s grown now!

    She’s still the same Kelis.

  • trillafood

    @Face
    Kelis w/ or w/o Pharrell…she still shit on all these girls out now.
    And apparently you dont know Kelis too well because she has always been herself. She has never changed one bit.

  • Lucky

    She seems like the same Kelis to me. I love what she said about ODB, he really was amazing. I love her speaking voice and how well spoken she is. These days articulate interviews are so rare.

  • Darwin

    Excuse moi, I’m a guy. Learn hour science you fucktard and you’ll see Darwin is a male name.
    *stupid whores*

    I get twit alerts from Phroph whenever his weird ass posts something new on the blog. And I was just wondering who the hell this chck was.

  • tupey

    Kelis is the Queen of Alternative HipHop.

  • trillafood

    @Darwin
    Youre a girl bitch TRYING to be shady acting like you dont know who Kelis is.
    You bitter fags crack me up lol.

  • Robier

    WONDERFUL

  • kick

    YESS!!

  • marymag

    she dares diss the QUEEN GaGa. gaga in her ONE year in the business with her ONE album has sold more then kelis in her TEN years and 4 albums gerwl bye!! her son is 2 cute

  • GREY GOOSE

    @marymag
    She never dissed lady gaga dummy, look at the interview. She gave her props.
    Besides, Kelis’ music is 5464353543534x better than lady gaga. Kelis has much more versatile than gaga too. And the only reason why she sold more is because shes WHITE.

  • marymag

    ^

    ass, any idiot with half a brain can see THERE IS a subtle diss towards lady gaga music. Lol at you playing the race card! Beyonce’s album outsold lady gaga, is it because Beyone is white? Rihanna has more number one’s than Lady gaga, is it because Rihanna is white?? GTFO with your dumb azz!! :)

  • trillafood

    Lady Gaga’s music is overrated so if Kelis doesnt like it then so be it.

  • prince

    This is why I hate Gaga. People act like she’s God. She gave her props. Gaga’s been out one year. Kelis has been out for over 10. She has wisdom. Shut up you practically did not know who Lady Gaga was a year and a half ago.

  • marymag

    ^ For you to refer to Lady Gaga as God is EXTREMELY disturbing.

    Lady GaGa has accomplished in one year what most of these veterans cant even do in 10, there is no denying fact lol

    And sweetie, do you know me personally? Do you know what type of music i listen to? Are you with me on a daily basis, on my outings? SO HTF can you say whether I knew her or not a year ago? Ass i knew her long before she became mainstream, when she was performing in clubs, So STFU about what you dont know. Have a FANTASTIC evening!! :)

  • prince

    dumbass was i talking to you personally bitch please that was just my opinion who gives a shit what she accomplished alot of artist have done what she done mariah has done it aswell who the hell do you think you are gaga fans are trash absolute trash go praise your god some more

  • prince

    people do not have to worship her what you said about Kelis was uncalled for she fucking parsed the woman for crying out loud and you still bashed Kelis get over it not everyone has to like her to damn freak

  • marymag

    LOL at the need to reply with 2 comments :)

    Sweetie,

    Refresh my memory. When was Mariah Carey ever mentioned anywhere on this forum? Is this post about Mariah? Does it mention her anywhere? Also where did I say I was a GaGa fan? Copy and paste those words for me please!

    I continue to find it disturbing that you refer to GaGa as God. I understand that youre a big fan of lady gaga but to refer to her as God is extremely offensive to people who believe in God, myself included.

    Bashed Kelis? Where did I bash Kelis? by stating her son was cute? By comparing their record sales and accomplishments? Telling facts is bashing to you?

    :)

    You have embarassed yourself enough.

    Have a great evening hon! ;)

  • prince

    Your right, I’m wrong. I’m sorry, Please forgive me

    I’m fucking done

  • marymag

    Heehee Forgiven ;)

  • Junior

    GaGa did her carrer and fame in 1 beat! Just Dance, Poker Face and now Bad Romance… Kelis haven’t the same success but she don’t recicle her beats……

  • Mike

    I like it when artists (pop particularly) come out with a distinctive sound, or a “recycling” sound, it makes them seem distinguishable; not to mention highly marketable. Thus, all of these artists work is merit of their own right.

    As far as the “jacking”, “biting”, etc., Rihanna is currently inspired by Grace Jones, apparently; Cruella De Vil, evidently. I don’t recall any citations or sources or indications of Kelis’ style from that of Rihanna. In my opinion, be that as it may, I don’t see any inclinations at all. Rihanna is very much so in her own genre, artistically.

  • Honey

    Kelis is a mess why didn’t she talk about the sex tape or her fighting for pamper $$, bye gurl !!!