Kelly Rowland doesn't like dealing with "brats" in the music industry.
The American songstress is currently starring as a judge on the hit TV talent show The X Factor alongside Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos.
Kelly has discussed the idea that the contestants will achieve instant fame from being on the popular series.
"Well, I'm not here to deal with brats. I wasn't a brat. None of the artists I grew up with were brats: the Ushers, the Brandys, the TLCs. We all worked our butts off. There is no way in hell I'm going to be your mentor and it's going to be peachy-keen all the time," she insisted in an interview with Stylist magazine.
"But, for them, it's such a complete turnaround. Can you imagine going to school one day, then the next you have all these followers on Twitter, who have an opinion on what you do and say? It takes someone very special to come away from that and still be successful."
Kelly achieved international fame as part of girl band Destiny's child alongside Beyoncé Knowles and Michelle Williams. They have since gone on to carve out solo careers, with Beyoncé enjoying success as an artist in her own right.
Kelly is proud of her best friend, contrary to what the public may want to believe.
"Listen, you can't preach about having female power, supporting each other and being a unit, if you're not one. I remember one of the first solo projects Bey did, I was sitting there the whole video shoot supporting her. I was happy for my sister. Some of the public would love for me to hate her, but what's the purpose? What's to gain out of it? One of the things I'm most proud of in my life is the fact that we have maintained a sisterly bond," she explained.
Kelly initially felt anxious before she embarked on her solo career.
The 30-year-old star – who is currently promoting her third solo album Here I Am – finally feels comfortable.
"I was very nervous to be honest. I think my nerves got the best of me for a long time. I've never really said that before," she revealed. "I released singles here and there, but it was never really anything that felt finished. I feel like I've only found my voice recently."
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