Victoria Monét & Kelly Rowland Have a Lot More in Common Than They Realized | Musicians on Musicians
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Published 2023-10-27
When Destiny’s Child released The Writing’s on the Wall in 1997, Monét was about 10 years old, and Rowland about 18. Like many Black girls at the turn of the century (and today), Victoria loved Destiny’s Child. She says when she saw Rowland on that album cover — brown-skinned like her, in a gleaming halter top, standing proudly with her bandmates Beyoncé, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson — she saw someone she could look up to.
Back then, Destiny’s Child often worked out of this very studio. Rowland, 42, makes herself at home when she arrives, and Monét, 34, goes over to deliver some roses that she brought. Rowland receives her with a warm embrace and offers Monét a chance to get in on the salad order she’s placing, in the love language of food.
Monét’s butterflies seem to float away as the two take photos together. They listen to each other keenly as they talk about their kids. Rowland has two sons, Titan, nine, and Noah, two; Monét’s daughter, Hazel, is a month younger than Noah. At one point, Rowland reveals that she and Noah shared a special moment to “We Might Even Be Falling in Love,” a soulful interlude from Monét’s 2020 EP, Jaguar, that became part of a popular social media challenge.
The two artists find other points of connection in their conversation, some unexpected and emotional. Soon, both of them are dabbing away tears as they reflect on music and family.
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All Comments (21)
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I feel like I am in your living room listening to two sisters have a conversation. It’s beautiful. You both radiate true light and talent. Kelly, thank you. Victoria, we ready.
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Whoever did the lighting for this interview deserves a raise. They look so glowy even though the light isn’t super bright. Top tier
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When both women exchanged stories regarding their absentee fathers, it was truly magnetic. They are absolutely soul sisters brought together by something bigger. How lucky to be in that room, Rolling Stone 🔑
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Kelly is so supportive of other ppl. She's always promoting,sharing & shouting them out. And i feel like the universe gives back to her in abundance because of her ❤️
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I Love Kelly Rowland & Victoria Monet, They Are EVERYTHING.
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1. This needs to be longer 😫😫 2. They both are so STUNNING!!! 3. Their dad stories Victoria’s in particular made me cry 😭😭 4. Again both STUNNING!! 5. This felt so good to watch these women uplift each other!! Victoria darling this is your moment!! 6. Oh yea I need them to go in Henry Louis Gates’ Finding Your Roots or Ancestry or 23&Me or something cuz they gotta be cousins at least!
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Victoria was so bashful and blown away at Kelly’s love and support. I’m glad Victoria is getting the love she deserves! 🌻
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Kelly is such a girl’s girl! I love this so much! Victoria deserves all the love and recognition! 🩵🩵🩵
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"To experience you as a human." That phrase really stuck out to me throughout this. I love that. What a great one on one between two ladies and artists.
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This is what fully developed artist looks like and that’s why Victoria is so special compared to a lot of artist today. She’s so well rounded and can do it all. I’m so happy for her and that Kelly was there to give her praise in person and vice versa. Amazing interview!!!!
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I did not expect for this conversation to be so intimate and personal. This was a journey and their vulnerability about their relationships with their fathers really touched me. I feel lucky we got to see this.
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Kelly is so beautiful and genuine. She remembers her outfits, her lyrics, it’s so sweet. She really is a fan of Victoria. Can’t imagine what it must feel like for a legend to be a fan of yours
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This felt genuine. I like how Kelly can make anyone feel warm talking to her. It was Almost like I was there having a conversation with them. 💯💯
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Their voices are so soothing ❤️ This is real artist love
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Victoria is giving it with her ponytail! These are two intelligent women. Great conversation
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Victoria Monet got me excited about music again. I'm 38 so I thought it was a wrap LOL. I totally understand Kelly giving her major flowers. Excited to see VM's career continue.
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that dad section is so real. i met my dad earlier this year and im 28. took me 5 years to find him and we had a hard time finding common ground because we grew up very differently. On father's day this year he decided he didn't want to be a part of my life. but i'm so thankful i met him too because i got closure knowing where i came from and have a new whole side of the family! And a little brother. 😭❤️I grew up as an only child.
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3:13 Kelly nailed that. Victoria is bringing a breath of fresh air musically & she is in like a genre all by herself, she’s eclectic. Vic babe your time is moving in finally. It’s so nice to watch this moment where they can just talk like they’re catching up. This definitely should’ve been longer but we love y’all both. 🫶🏾🤌
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This should be called “We’re in a Mirror” . This is a great reflection of the both of them. Great work rolling stone.
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Kelly tone is so angelic. It’s like a mix between brandy and Beyoncé.
