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Viral Mystery of Kelly Rowland's 2002 Hit Music Video Finally Solved

Viral Mystery of Kelly Rowland's 2002 Hit Music Video Finally Solved

Summary

Kelly Rowland recently clarified a long-standing question about a scene in the 2002 music video for "Dilemma," where she appears to text rapper Nelly using a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Rowland revealed she was unaware why the video used an Excel interface but confirmed this detail that has puzzled fans for years.

Key Facts

  • Kelly Rowland and Nelly starred in the 2002 music video for the song "Dilemma."
  • Rowland used a Nokia 9210 flip phone to attempt texting Nelly in the video.
  • Instead of using a regular texting app, the video shows her typing in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
  • For years, fans have discussed this unusual choice as a pop culture curiosity.
  • Rowland recently acknowledged the scene and confirmed her confusion about the Excel feature.
  • The song "Dilemma" won a Grammy in 2003 and was the first music video to reach 1 billion views on YouTube.
  • The Excel scene has been widely shared and joked about on platforms like TikTok and Reddit.

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