Kelly Rowland talks to EBONY about the New Original Single “HITMAN” • EBONY

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Kelly Rowland talks to EBONY about the New Original Single “HITMAN” • EBONY

Kelly Rowland’s most recent single, “Hitman” is a part of the 2020 NFL Songs of the Season Series. Songs of the Season began during the 2019-2020 season featuring artists such as Royce Da 5’9”, Lecrae, Blackway and more, but EBONY had the pleasure of interviewing the Kelly Rowland. Beginning her career with Destiny’s Child, one […]

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1948

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1959

Patricia Louise Holte is born

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1940

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1967

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1960

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1940

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1967

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