Singer Keri Hilson joked that she didn’t have much to live for until she met her idol, Lauryn Hill, backstage at Hill’s concert at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City.

The 28-year-old songwriter posted the above pic on her Twitter page and tweeted:

“No one understands…I will never be the same. Utmost respect 4 Lauryn Hill. So beautiful. Very down to earth. Anyone who knows me knows she’s a huge inspiration to me…I told her 2nite. Said she loves Pretty Girl Rock (SCREAAAM) & her daughter loves me! Said my music embodies a certain confidence women need. I’m so inspired. I woke up thinkin, “Now…how can I meet Michael Jackson?” Then I thought about it…guess I can wait.”