Dilemma (lyrics) - Nelly Ft. Kelly Rowland May 2026

"Dilemma" was a massive commercial success, dominating global charts and cementing the legacy of both artists.

"Dilemma" is characterized as a mid-tempo R&B ballad. Its soulful foundation is built upon an interpolation of 1983 classic, "Love, Need and Want You" . Dilemma (Lyrics) - Nelly ft. Kelly Rowland

Directed by , the video is set in the fictional neighborhood of "Nellyville" and features cameos from Patti LaBelle (as Rowland's mother) and NBA player Larry Hughes (as her boyfriend). Directed by , the video is set in

: The central "dilemma" is the emotional tug-of-war between loyalty and desire. Nelly raps about his reluctance to "break up a happy home," yet admits he cannot stay away from his new neighbor. : Kelly Rowland’s chorus— "No matter what I

: Kelly Rowland’s chorus— "No matter what I do, all I think about is you / Even when I'm with my boo" —captures the internal struggle of a woman conflicted about abandoning her existing relationship and family for a new spark. The Iconic Music Video