The Evolution: Keri Hilson

The Evolution: Keri Hilson

Keri Hilson (@misskeribaby) - Keri sang her new single "Breaking Point" and gave an amazing performance. TWEET: "Rushing home from my workout to catch #BlackGirlsROCK on @BET!!! So excited!"

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The Start - Keri Hilson makes her red carpet debut at the ASCAP 18th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in L.A.

The Sparkle - Songwriting diva, Keri Hilson lights up the red carpet at the 2007 BET Awards Exclusive Crème of the Crop Dinner Party.

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The Sparkle - Songwriting diva, Keri Hilson lights up the red carpet at the 2007 BET Awards Exclusive Crème of the Crop Dinner Party.

Keri Hilson (@misskeribaby) - There was something going on with "verified" accounts on Twitter, as witnessed by Keri Hilson. TWEET: "Hmmm, what happened to my verified check, @twitter?? I'm still me... I think!"

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Front 2 Back - Zone 4's Keri Hilson shows off her gorgeous side as she arrives at Polow Da Don's Zone 4 Launch Party co-hosted by Ciara.

Sin City - Exuding a beautiful smile, Keri Hilson brushes the haters off her shoulder on the red carpet of MTV's 2007 VMA's in Las Vegas.

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Sin City - Exuding a beautiful smile, Keri Hilson brushes the haters off her shoulder on the red carpet of MTV's 2007 VMA's in Las Vegas.

Three Amigos - Keyshia Cole, Ciara and Keri Hilson get their dance on at Missy Elliott's Hip-Hop Honors After Party.

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Three Amigos - Keyshia Cole, Ciara and Keri Hilson get their dance on at Missy Elliott's Hip-Hop Honors After Party.

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Hip Hop Honey - R&B's toughest princess, Keri Hilson shows off her cool on the red carpet of the 2007 BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta.

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Hip Hop Honey - R&B's toughest princess, Keri Hilson shows off her cool on the red carpet of the 2007 BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta.

Black Out - Keri Hilson blacks it out for the 2007 Swarovski Fashion Rocks Gift Lounge.

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Black Out - Keri Hilson blacks it out for the 2007 Swarovski Fashion Rocks Gift Lounge.

Birthday Girl - Celebrating her 24th birthday in vintage fashion, Keri Hilson arrives at her throwback birthday party hosted by Polow Da Don and Timbaland in Atlanta.

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Birthday Girl - Celebrating her 24th birthday in vintage fashion, Keri Hilson arrives at her throwback birthday party hosted by Polow Da Don and Timbaland in Atlanta.

Keri Hilson (@Misskeribaby) - Keri Hilson was in for a huge surprise. "Rehearsin 4 Grad Nite & guess who walked in my rm by accident? Chaka Khan!! She said "hiii" (tho her smile said "who the hell r yall?") LOL"

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Retro Red - Keri shows off a hot retro red vest during her Flashback Birthday Party hosted by Timbaland & Polow Da Don.

Keri Hilson (@MissKeriBaby) - If you’re a 2010 graduate, Keri Hilson has some inspiring words for you! TWEET: “Tis the SEASON of SUCCESS!!! CONGRATS TO ALL 2010 GRADUATES worldwide!!! Be a success story!! Plant a seed, work hard, & watch it GROW!”

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Get Down - R&B's sexiest rookie, Keri Hilson shows off her moves at Z100's Jingle Ball back in 2007.

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Bright Baby - Keri Hilson shines as bright as the sun on the red carpet of the 2008 ASCAP Pop Awards.

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Bright Baby - Keri Hilson shines as bright as the sun on the red carpet of the 2008 ASCAP Pop Awards.

Hollywood - Keeping it simple and sexy, Keri Hilson showcases her pearly whites on the red carpet of the 2008 BET Awards in L.A.

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Hollywood - Keeping it simple and sexy, Keri Hilson showcases her pearly whites on the red carpet of the 2008 BET Awards in L.A.

Tag Team - Her debut album featured production by Timbaland. Here, he took her with him for a visit to MTV's "TRL."

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Tag Team - Timbaland takes his #1 R&B protege, Keri Hilson, for a visit to MTV's "TRL."

Diva - Keri Hilson made it easy for photographers to decide who had the sexiest outfit at the 2008 MTV VMA's in L.A.

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Diva - Keri Hilson made it easy for photographers to decide who had the sexiest outfit at the 2008 MTV VMA's in L.A.

So Fly - Keeping it casual and simple, Keri Hilson makes her presence known on the red carpet of the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards Pre-Party in Atlanta.

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So Fly - Keeping it casual and simple, Keri Hilson makes her presence known on the red carpet of the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards Pre-Party in Atlanta.

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Lovely Lady - Keri Hilson arrives at the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta.

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Lovely Lady - Keri Hilson arrives at the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta.

Keri Hilson (@MissKeriBaby) - Hey fellas, despite your flaws Keri Hilson still finds you sexy! “I can find something sexy about every man...well maybe not EVERY. but most. LoL”

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She Is Music - Leading the charge on Lil Wayne's, I Am Music Tour, Keri Hilson showcased her hottest moves each night.

Keri Hilson (@misskeribaby) - Keri Hilson’s been absent from Twitter lately. Wonder where she’s been? “I'm sure u noticed I ain't tweetin much lately...I'm just in a really good zone lately...we cool right?! Jus stopped by 2 say whattup tho...”

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Caught Lookin' - Keri Hilson slides a photographer an evil look backstage at BET's, 2009 Rip The Runway event in NYC.

Turn My Jewels On - Soulja Boy lends Keri Hilson his iced-out pendant at Timbaland's Pre-Grammy Party Presented by Verizon and BlackBerry.

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Turn My Jewels On - Soulja Boy lends Keri Hilson his iced-out pendant at Timbaland's Pre-Grammy Party Presented by Verizon and BlackBerry.

In A Perfect World - In March of 2009, Keri Hilson dropped her debut album, "In A Perfect World" which debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top R&B, and at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 albums.

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My Baby - Keri Hilson shows off her debut album, "In A Perfect World" during an in-store album signing event.

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Party Time - Showing off her latest moves, Keri Hilson celebrates at Pink Elephant for the release of her new album, "In A Perfect World".

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Party Time - Showing off her latest moves, Keri Hilson celebrates at Pink Elephant for the release of her new album, "In A Perfect World".

Keri Hilson (@misskeribaby) - According to Keri Hilson, in order to be great one must sacrifice. “Its easy to be GOOD, but the GREAT work on their own bdays & holidays if that's what is necessary to get where they wanna be.”

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Best New Artist - After years of perseverance, Keri Hilson snatches the nomination for Best New Artist at the 2009 BET Awards, which will take place June 28 in L.A.