Keri Hilson, 1982
Actors · December 5, 1982
Keri Hilson
★ HOW OLD IS KERI HILSON?
Keri Hilson is 43 years old, born December 5, 1982 in United States · Sagittarius.
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About
Keri Hilson turned songwriter-for-hire into chart dominance through features on Timbaland and Kanye West hits. Born in Decatur, Georgia in 1982, she released her debut album *In a Perfect World...* in 2009, which peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and earned a Grammy nomination for the single "Knock You Down". A Sagittarius with a Life Path 1 numerology, she balances music with acting and advocacy work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Keri Hilson built her career from the studio up. Starting as a songwriter and backing vocalist in 2002 under producer Anthony Dent, she contributed to tracks for Britney Spears, Usher, Ciara, The Pussycat Dolls, and Mary J. Blige while attending Oxford College of Emory University. Her breakthrough came through features: a guest spot on Xzibit's "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" in 2004 marked her first Billboard Hot 100 entry, and Timbaland's 2007 single "The Way I Are"—where she appeared—peaked at number three and topped charts in eight countries.
Her 2009 debut *In a Perfect World...* peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and received RIAA gold certification, with singles including "Energy," "Return the Favor" (featuring Timbaland), and "Knock You Down" (featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo), which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. The second album *No Boys Allowed* (2010) saw commercial decline but delivered the platinum single "Pretty Girl Rock". After a 14-year gap, she returned in 2025 with the single "Bae" and album *We Need to Talk*.
Hilson's style spans R&B, hip-hop, and pop, exploring womanhood, intimacy, and independence. She expanded into acting with a film debut in the romantic comedy *Think Like a Man*. Born December 5, 1982, her Sagittarius nature aligns with her independent creative drive. As a singer-songwriter and actress, she has earned two Grammy nominations, a BET Award, a MOBO Award, an NAACP Image Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards, while supporting HIV/AIDS advocacy and disaster relief efforts.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
At age 14, Hilson signed with the girl group D'Signe, which disbanded without releasing any music. She then studied at Oxford College of Emory University while writing and singing background vocals for major artists including Britney Spears, Usher, and Mary J. Blige. In 2004, she joined the songwriting-production collective the Clutch. Her first chart entry came as a guest vocalist on Xzibit's "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" later that year.
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Trivia
- She guest-starred on Timbaland's "The Way I Are" in 2007, which became her mainstream breakthrough and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
- "Knock You Down," her collaboration with Kanye West and Ne-Yo, received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
- After a 14-year gap from the music industry, she returned in 2025 with the single "Bae" and her third studio album *We Need to Talk*.
- Beyond music, she has worked in film, making her debut in the Tim Story romantic comedy *Think Like a Man*.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Keri Hilson tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Keri Hilson?
- Keri Hilson is 43 years old (born December 5, 1982).
- When is Keri Hilson's birthday?
- Keri Hilson was born on December 5, 1982.
- What is Keri Hilson's zodiac sign?
- Keri Hilson is a Sagittarius, born December 5, 1982.
- What is Keri Hilson's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Keri Hilson was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Keri Hilson from?
- Keri Hilson is from United States.
- What does Keri Hilson do?
- Keri Hilson is a actor.
- Is Keri Hilson still alive?
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