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Keri Hilson Apologizes for Amy Winehouse Tweet

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Keri Hilson has officially been dubbed 'insensitive' by angered fans after publishing a tweet of her and a seemingly intoxicated woman that resembled Amy Winehouse, just hours before the late singer's funeral.

"*gasp* Amy Winehouse resurrected to party w/ me!!! (seriously, uncanny resemblance) http://twitpic.com/5w0mdy, " the R&B singer tweeted late Monday evening (July 25).

Although it was meant as a joke, the public reaction was almost immediate. Fans upset over the loss of Winehouse on July 23 retweeted the post over 100 times scrutinizing the 'Knock You Down' singer for her insensitive banter.

"Come on, I mean no harm. All due respect. But really the resemblance freaked me out. This was simply the best tribute ever. #RIPAMYWINEHOUSE," she added on Twitter.

In the wake, Hilson has now been accused of using Winehouse's tragic passing as a platform to draw attention to herself. Not a move that 'Twitterville' finds acceptable.

"I had no ill intent, but I understand how it appears insensitive...my bad twitterville. For real. Good night :)," she added.

Hopefully Hilson's 1.4 million Twitter followers will find a place to forgive her.


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jahrobiga

Some of ya'll are saying negative things about the dead on here and I do not appreciate one bit. Be a little more sensitive sometimes.

August 20 2011 at 11:53 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Apollonya

People need to get a grip. I am sure the death of winehouse is devasting and being upset with a tweet that was not intended for attention is because you wanted to give her attention. I didnt know winehouse and I am sure she will be missed by those that love her. We are all walking dead people. Death is going to happen. I dont know the demons that winehouse was battling but now she doesnt have to fight them anymore. I know that you are resting in peace with a quiet spirit because from what i have been reading winehouse had no peace on earth.

July 28 2011 at 2:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mocakita

This just goes to show u, that it doesnt matter if ur famous we are all only human meaning none of us are perfect.

July 26 2011 at 5:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
myrsbill67

I didn't have a problem with Hilson' comment at all! I mean, Winehaus was, and could have continued to be great if she had just gave up the stuff that probally killled her. Me being from the Volunteer State is a great place to live but sometimes Volunteering will eat your lunch if you ain't careful as it did her. So sad but you just can't fix stupid!

July 26 2011 at 5:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tia

Omg, what a buch of insensitive a**holes. I really can't believe the crap im reading here! She has a family really hurt by her passing, imagine if they were reading this bs?!

July 26 2011 at 5:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
captnbrojangles

why would a dude be named Amy?

July 26 2011 at 5:02 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
HAYLEY BUG

Keri Hilson is smokin hott and talented. Winehous was a no talent freak show

July 26 2011 at 4:59 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
padger67

are they kidding?....amy winehouse was a pig with no looks, while keri hilson is one hot babe, who i presume has known enough to stay away from heroin needles....i would suggest, however, keeping her distance from chris brown before she ends up with a black eye and a couple of missing teeth....

July 26 2011 at 4:58 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
ladesyn

Give me a break. All she said is that the person she was with looked like Amy Winehouse. As for all you Amy Winehouse fans, where were all of you when she was alive and needed help. Not there for her or she wouldn't accept your help. She had so much to live for and threw it all away on drugs and drinking. You can lead a horse to water but you cant make them drink. Amy was doing what she wanted when she died. She is no saint so don't make her out to be one just because she died. What a waste

July 26 2011 at 4:58 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
WolfSong03

They tried to make her go to rehab..but she said no no no.....

July 26 2011 at 4:29 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
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