R&B powerhouse Kelly Price has never been one to hold her tongue, but this week the singer turned her Instagram Live into a full-scale battleground—aimed squarely at the trolls who have hounded her online.
In a broadcast that fans have since described as “both raw and riveting,” Price delivered a direct warning to those who have mocked her looks, questioned her choices, and filled her comment sections with disdain. Her message was simple: tread carefully.
“Trolls Beware”
The 51-year-old Grammy nominee titled her live stream “Trolls Beware”, and from the first minute she made clear that she wasn’t in the mood for sugar-coating.
At one point, she singled out women, particularly Black women, for being “nasty and disrespectful,” accusing them of tearing her down instead of lifting her up.
She also took aim at men who use social media to critique her body and appearance, calling their behavior entitled and destructive.
The clip, which has since circulated across Instagram reels, shows Price reminding viewers of her upbringing: “I’m a South Side Jamaica, Queens girl. I know who I am.” It was less a confession than a declaration of defiance, grounding her clapback in both survival and self-knowledge.
Why She Spoke Out
Price didn’t outline one specific incident that triggered the tirade, but observers point to weeks of relentless comments about her weight, fashion choices, and public image. Rather than respond with silence, a tactic many celebrities use, she chose to confront the issue head-on, turning her social feed into a stage for unapologetic self-defense.
Her anger struck a chord because it tapped into a wider conversation: the double standards facing women in entertainment. When male artists gain weight or age, it’s often overlooked. For women, particularly Black women, every change becomes fodder for attack. Price’s live session turned that dynamic upside down.
More Than a Rant
Though fiery, her speech wasn’t just about shutting down haters. It was also about reclaiming space in a digital landscape where cruelty too often masquerades as opinion. By naming the behaviour, Price drew a line: she will not be defined by the lowest voices in the room.
The singer’s decision to confront the trolling publicly also reflects her career-long resilience. From backup singer to solo star, Price has survived industry turbulence, personal tragedy, and now, the 24/7 glare of social media. If anything, her clap back suggests that her voice, still soaring on stage, will not be muted online.
The Bigger Picture
Price’s warning arrives at a time when artistes are increasingly vocal about the toll of cyberbullying. From Lizzo to Cardi B, many have testified to how digital cruelty spills into mental health. Kelly Price’s approach was different: she didn’t withdraw, she came out swinging and boy she swung hard.
Whether her warning curbs the trolls remains to be seen. But in the meantime, she has sparked a new conversation: not just about her, but about how audiences treat the women whose music they claim to love.
