Kelly Rowland Hints Race Played a Factor in Cannes Security Fight

Kelly Rowland is speaking out about her heated exchange with a protection guard at the Cannes Film Competitors … and strongly suggesting she was singled out for the reason that she’s Black.

The Destiny’s Youngster singer tackled the drama Thursday for the 1st time for the reason that the blowup, telling an AP News reporter she “stood [her] ground” for the duration of the tense incident out of regard for her boundaries.

KR says she was “scolded” by the function staffer, while other ladies of all ages on the pink carpet “who did not definitely search like me” ended up nonetheless left by oneself.

The singer did not share any other particulars with regards to the drama, but Kelly added that she and the security guard know the reality of what transpired.

Kelly seasoned not reviewed the incident due to the truth she ripped into the competitors staffer Tuesday as she walked up the staircase to enter the “Marcello Mio” premiere.

Photos of Kelly snapping swiftly went viral, and lip guests had been short to chime in as all persons attempted working with to decipher what seasoned occurred.

As TMZ earlier claimed, a single distinct lip reader recommended Kelly snapped, “Do not talk about to me like that,” repeating the phrase a variety of moments.

Some lovers have applauded her reaction, calling her a course act for soaring greater than the drama — although other people have accused her of remaining a diva.

This is the subsequent spectacular incident Kelly’s gotten into this yr, as she was previously accused of going for walks off the ‘Today’ set in excess of troubles with her dressing dwelling.

When requested about that drama, Kelly refused to remark … and only despatched adore to Hoda Kotb.