Two decades after the release of the hit song 'Dilemma' by Kelly Rowland and Nelly, the music video still sparks laughter and conversation due to a memorable tech mishap. In a recent interview, Rowland shared how she continues to receive playful teasing for the now-infamous scene where she attempts to text Nelly using Microsoft Excel.
Despite winning a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Performance for the song, the moment where Rowland types out a message in a spreadsheet has become a pop culture sensation. The humorous incident has been the subject of countless memes and social media jokes over the years.
During the interview, Rowland revealed that no one on the set questioned the unconventional use of Excel for texting, which she humorously expressed disappointment about. She joked that her character in the video was simply practicing and that the message was just a draft.
While addressing the viral moment in a previous interview, Rowland admitted her lack of familiarity with Microsoft Excel and how she was unaware of the jokes circulating on social media. She mentioned that the producers of the video believed the Excel texting idea was brilliant.
Even Nelly himself defended the choice to use Excel for texting in a 2016 interview, acknowledging that it may now appear dated. Despite the teasing and jokes, the 'Dilemma' music video remains a memorable and iconic part of both artists' careers.
