Me too. I actually remember what I was doing when this aired and I watched. Can't say the same for most of the performances that season. That speaks volumes of her performance.

Same here ☹️ RIP Lady.

Drank slime on Fear Factor and worm guts into mouth, died of brain aneurysm. Are the others ok? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aqldi9yi252Zkok.html

What?! I had no idea 😔 rip

same here!! literally took the words out of my mouth

I remember when Paula came up with this song for her to sing at the finale and I couldn't believe she gave her a song that was so easy and non-challenging. Nikki had the look, but she wasn't a strong vocalist - certainly not the powerhouse capability like her competitor Kelly Clarkson. I read this morning that she died about aneurysm at the age of 42, how sad.

I felt like she was the underdog because she wasn’t a trained singer but I always enjoyed her performances because she always gave it her best shot

wow really sad she wad edgy pretty and different :( RIP I heard she was struggling with some past demons abuse drug addiction really sad stuff

That is so sad. I hope she went quickly and did not suffer. RIP my dear

@@JColegreenEyes why don't you try singing it and see see how easy it is.

Thank you for all that because I really didn't know much about her life but she was a beauty and her voice was just so incredible. I can relate to a little bit of what she went through and it seems like she came out to be a very very strong woman like myself that have been through rough times during childhood and as you got older. I am retired and at peace now and it's such a wonderful feeling.

I’m glad u understood that. Well I felt she never got any attention. They mainly gave Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini more attention than Nikki. She truly was a great talented singer and nobody ever gave her the opportunity to show how truly talented she was. I never personally knew her but you don’t have to know the person to know who they are or who they were. Like also hearing the news about Alex Trebek and Sean Connery. You don’t have to know them personally to know who they are or who they were. Nikki deserves the same thing. People might not remember who she was being American Idol came in 2002, but I felt she deserved a recognition. She was a beautiful woman, amazing talented person. It’s sad 😢 to see her pass from something like a brain aneurysm due to her being an organ donor. I’m glad she didn’t die from drugs, but it’s still sad 😢 to lose her. She deserves recognition like Sean Connery and Alex Trebek too. She might not have that recognition compared to them, but I remember her fondly when I saw her American Idol audition and when she sang Black Velvet it was my favorite performance she ever had. Nikki McKibbin you will be truly missed just like Alex Trebek and Sean Connery. RIP NIKKI.

She had a beautiful heart♥️and was so gifted

Rest in Gods Peace ✝️ ✝️ ✝️

I'm sorry to inform you she passed away yesterday. I loved her version of this song too. I had to listen to it as soon as I heard the news.

Wow.. Never heard of this song? Thats crazy. Grew up with this on every radio station!!

@@jillcarter9877 🤣🤣That just shows how old we are👍👍

@@AmandaFelske25 and what? Think u left most of your sentance untyped...

same

@r0bz lol they are still my favourites of all time.

Yeah

I had a crush on her when she was 15 and I was 19 and it lasted a long time as u can see why. I had just met her in person had no clue she could sing.

So beautiful 💔

@r0bz if 30+ is old lmao . It’s coming 4 u smart ass if u live long enough . Your type prob be dead ☠️ in teens early 20s

Rest In Peace now - she is gone too soon.

@@blssuzy2246 So shocked to find out. May she rest in peace.

@@wpbn5613 how was she a villain?

@@MsVitaD villain in the sense that she stayed over contestants who usually did better than her

@@wpbn5613 I disagree, I think she deserved her spot, I think the final 3 should’ve been her, Tamyra and Kelly

@r0bz You're right it wasn't good!! I didn't mean her performance meant when the show itself was good.

Maybe some compassion. She could probably sing better than any one of us commenting 🤔

@r0bz : Actually, Randy Jackson does sing AND is a musician. Was in the band Journey. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtODpZmlrdrMZ30.html

Omg our family too! We’ve been listening to it daily since she performed that’s over 20 years