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Friend of Mine (Kelly Price song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Friend of Mine'" is a song recorded by singer Kelly Price. It spent five weeks at number 1 on the U.S. R&B chart and was awarded a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist.
In the song, Price details how her lover was stolen by her best friend.
The song became a pop hit in 1998, peaking at number 12 on the U.S. Pop chart. A remix was made of the song featuring R. Kelly and Ronald Isley.
Music video
The music video for the remix is directed by Hype Williams.
The video opens with Biggs (Ronald Isley) returning to his goddaughter Kelly. In tears, Kelly says she just discovered that her best friend had been sleeping with her husband (R. Kelly). Outraged to hear this, Biggs tells Kelly to call up her ex so he can talk to him. Kelly reluctantly does so and the song ends with Biggs scolding her ex for what he did while Kelly says she doesn't want him anymore.
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
See also
*List of number-one R&B singles of 1998 (U.S.)
References
Category:1998 songs
Category:1998 debut singles
Category:Kelly Price songs
Category:R. Kelly songs
Category:Songs written by Anthony Dent
Category:Songs written by Kelly Price
Category:Songs written by R. Kelly
Category:Island Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Hype Williams
Category:Songs about infidelity
Category:Contemporary R&B ballads
Category:Soul ballads
Category:1990s ballads
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