Original Black Eyed Peas singer Kim Hill has responded to will.i.am’s recent comments about the group not being ‘considered Black’ in light of their worldwide success.Soul singer Kim joined Black Eyed Peas in 1995 and performed as their frontwoman featuring on their first two albums, Behind The Front and Bridging The Gap.
However, the musician quit the group in 2000 and her spot was later replaced by Fergie, who went on to enjoy global success with will.i.am, Taboo and apl.de.ap.
In a recent interview with Wyclef Jean, will.i.am opened up on Black Eyed Peas’ position within the Black community and said: ‘When you think of — like, I’m a Black dude, but when you think of Black Eyed Peas, we got so big that… and it hurts, it still hurts a.
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