Musician Trey Songz faced sexual assault allegations in February 2022 (one case was dropped in April, per People), and it turns out that Keke Palmer may have tried to warn the world about the star’s alleged behavior. In 2017, Palmer took to Twitter to reveal that she was filmed and featured in Songz’s “Pick Up the Phone” music video without her consent. “Just cause you give someone food and alcohol and throw in a little sexual intimidation doesn’t mean they will buckle,” Palmer said in a since-deleted tweet (via Billboard). The situation was so upsetting that Palmer had to hide in a closet. “Yet, you still disrespected me as a young women, whom you’ve known since she was TWELVE. YOU STILL, defied my wishes and in turn showed your lack of respect for a brand that took me fourteen years to build and put me in the video against my wishes,” she said.
Songz responded to Palmer’s tweets, and unfortunately for the actor, he failed to take accountability for his alleged actions. “Babygirl buggin. Point blank period. Got my number, coulda called, saw the cameras and the lights, heard action,” the musician tweeted. Songz went on to insist that Palmer reach out to him using his phone number rather than through Twitter, so it seems he didn’t appreciate the social media backlash. However, Palmer told Larry King that she had given a clear “no” to the video’s producer, assistant, and to Songz himself.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
Nicki
