She rose to fame in the late 1990’s thanks to her part in “Destiny’s Child” and, even after the group broke up, Kelly Rowland went on to find her own fame.

With more than 10 years of working with Columbia Records, Ms Rowland did just that, as she made a name for herself as a solo artist.

However, it was recently announced that the singer will be parting ways with Columbia and pursuing her career in other

Of the decision, she says, “As a solo artist, I felt the need to explore new directions, new challenges, and new freedoms outside my comfort zone and my friends and family at Columbia have been incredibly understanding about my evolution.”

Some reports say that the split is amicable, while others are saying the R&B singer has been dropped by Columbia Records, declaring her “no longer commercially viable.”

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