Keeana Kee & Valery Kaufman Bury the Past in ‘Ex’s Funeral’

It’s Friday, and if you know us, you know that every now and then we love dropping a little music rec to get the weekend started. Today, we’re tapping into something bold, a little rebellious, and very much in line with our “we’re done crying, actually” era. Keeana Kee is back with her new single Ex’s Funeral, and this time she’s teaming up with Valery Kaufman for a collab that’s all about letting go and moving on. And honestly? That’s exactly the kind of unapologetic energy we want on repeat right now.

With this release, Keeana Kee leans into that post-breakup shift, the moment where everything stops feeling heavy and starts feeling freeing. As she puts it, “It’s about that shift when pain stops holding you back and starts pushing you forward.” And that transformation is the heartbeat of the entire track.

Ex’s Funeral doesn’t dwell in sadness. Instead, it flips the script, turning closure into something empowering, confident, and even a little playful. There’s a sharpness to the lyrics and an emotional undercurrent that makes it feel both personal and larger-than-life. It’s the kind of song that meets you where you are and then gently pushes you forward.

As we already mentioned, the track also features Valery Kaufman, whose presence adds an interesting layer to the song. Known for her work in fashion, she steps into music here with a natural ease, complementing Keeana’s energy while bringing a subtle, grounded tone to the collaboration.

Visually, the music video expands on that same sense of release. Set against a stylized, cinematic backdrop, we follow Keeana Kee and Valery Kaufman as they leave the past behind and move toward something new. It’s less about mourning what’s lost and more about embracing what’s next: freedom, growth, and a future that feels entirely your own.

What really makes Ex’s Funeral land for us is how clearly it centers queer empowerment. Keeana Kee continues to carve out space as an openly lesbian artist telling stories rooted in self-worth, identity, and emotional honesty. There’s something deeply affirming about watching that journey unfold—not just in the lyrics, but in the full world she builds around her music.

Check out the music video below:

Before we wrap, can we just say… this video is not safe for the sapphics (les, bis, pans, anyone into women), because wow, just wow. Keeana Kee and Valery Kaufman riding off into the sunset, serving looks and emotional closure? Yeah… we wouldn’t mind being the rebound, the road trip passenger, or, honestly, even one of the horses in this scenario. Just putting that out there.

But anygays… If you’re looking for a new track to carry you into the weekend, this is definitely one to add to your playlist. Stream Ex’s Funeral, dive into the video, and show some love to Keeana and Valery because this collab? Yeah, it’s kind of fire.

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