Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and media personality Keke Palmer is making a bid for her next big gig. The multi-talented star playfully pitched herself as the newest member of the Black Eyed Peas after noticing the iconic hip-hop group touring without their long-time female frontwoman, Fergie.
During a recent social media breakdown, Palmer shared her hilarious commentary after stumbling across performance clips of group members will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo hitting the stage overseas.
Known for her charismatic online presence, Palmer didn’t hesitate to toss her hat into the ring for a spot on stage:
“I saw the Black Eyed Peas up there doing their thing on tour, and I looked around like… wait a minute, where is the sister?” Palmer joked. “You know I got the vocals, I got the energy, and I know every single word to ‘Where Is the Love?’ and ‘Fergalicious’. will.i.am, call my phone! I’m ready to hit the road!”
Her pitch quickly sparked excitement across social media platforms, with fans agreeing that Palmer’s high-energy stage presence and powerful vocals would make her a natural fit to perform the group’s classic 2000s anthems.
Since Fergie stepped away from the group in 2017 to focus on motherhood and her solo career, the Black Eyed Peas have continued to tour globally and release new music.
Replacing the Lead: Singer J. Rey Soul (Jessica Reynoso) joined the group as a semi-official member and featured vocalist in 2018, performing on major world tours.
Fan Support: Fans were quick to endorse Palmer’s fun pitch, pointing out her deep musical theater background, R&B discography, and natural ability to command massive arena crowds.
Will.i.am’s Response: While will.i.am and the group have yet to formally accept her offer, the internet is already campaigning for a special live collaboration.
