Keeana Kee x Valery Kaufman: “Ex’s Funeral” Turns Heartbreak into a Cinematic Act of Liberation

Pop artist Keeana Kee and supermodel turned singer Valery Kaufman have collaborated on a new single and cinematic music video titled “Ex’s Funeral”. The release is bold, rebellious and emotionally charged, reframing heartbreak as a moment of freedom driven by female friendship and the choice to finally prioritise oneself.

The track focuses on emotional transformation rather than loss. Keeana Kee explains its meaning in simple terms: “It’s about that shift when pain stops holding you back and starts pushing you forward.”

With sharp and unapologetic lyrics such as “fake tears at your ex’s funeral”, the song captures the move from pain to power. Letting go becomes an act of confidence. It is not framed as a typical heartbreak track, but as what comes after it.

Musically, “Ex’s Funeral” sits within what Keeana describes as Exotic Pop. Produced by Sergio De Anda, it features a subtle Santana-inspired guitar foundation that adds warmth and texture. The production leans into cinematic pop storytelling, creating a sound that feels intimate and expansive at the same time.

The music video, directed by Yaro, builds on this world visually. Styled with pieces from the Y2K-inspired brand Von Dutch, Keeana Kee and Valery Kaufman appear in a western-inspired setting where the end of a relationship becomes the start of escape. The two move with quiet confidence as they leave the past behind and drive towards a new sense of freedom.

Rather than focusing on grief, the video emphasises movement and change. It shows vulnerability turning into something bold and self-assured. The journey becomes one of reinvention, shaped by loyalty, rebellion and possibility.

The visual style also draws influence from the cinematic work of Quentin Tarantino, blending stylised storytelling with emotional intensity. The result is a world where heartbreak is transformed into momentum and endings become beginnings.