In response, Selena stated that was “the whole point” of the song. “When I was younger, I felt like it was weakness to be vulnerable and to share my heart with people,” the “Look at Her Now” singer added. “I realized that everybody else seemed to be narrating my life for me, so why don’t I put something out that is my side of the story? It’s not hateful or anything. It’s simply a beautiful moment to let go of. And I was really, really proud of it.” which featured Aaliyah in the foreground in all black. R. Kelly was just a few feet away in the background, faded, but clear enough to make out, and the symbolism was ripe for those who were aware of their story. As a teen, I overheard all manner of judgment from the adults and peers in my life. Older men would say things about Aaliyah like, “Yeah, but she is fine though.” Meanwhile, women would say, “She knew what she was doing.” They’d join in chorus to ask, “And where are her parents?”(This question has come up againrecently We don’t yet know when the song will drop, and both singers have demanding summer touring schedules that could affect the date. What we do know, however, is that the track is written and performed in half English and Spanish, and both artists have described the song as a magical recording experience, from their first session. banned discrimination against black women and men with natural hair earlier this month