Jill Scott: Officially Engaged To Young Drummer

By Karu F. Daniels, BlackVoices.com

On June 20, neo-soul diva Jill Scott celebrated her Carnegie Hall debut with a special announcement of her new engagement to young drummer Lil' Jon Roberts.

While she began to sing a tear-filled intro to her signature song 'He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat),' the blond-striped coiffed musician emerged with a bouquet of yellow roses and kissed the double-Grammy Award winner after whispering sweet sentiments in her left ear.

The sold-out crowd, who came to partake in one of the biggest highlights of "The 2008 JVC Jazz Festival," cheered its approval – some standing at their feet.

Scott, who was divorced from her longtime lover Lyzel Williams last year, beamed as she revealed the secret news to the rapturous audience.

Not much is publicly known about Roberts, who is believed to be from Scott's Philadelphia hometown.

Though a rep for the singer declined comment about the couple, Blackvoices.com can report that Roberts was with Scott on (and offstage) during her performance at "The 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival" in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

"I'd get married because I want to share all of this with someone," Scott, 36, shared with Blackvoices.com, while promoting her big screen acting debut in 'Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?' last fall.

"I just mean who I am and the blessings that I have, I want to share it. That's why I would get married again."

On June 29, TV One will premiere a one-hour Jill Scott concert special. Roberts can be seen prominently throughout the show.

Jill Scott Pictures

Actress/singer Jill Scott, center, actress Mo'Nique, left, and musician Angie Stone pose together at the launch event for the Jill Scott Butterfly Bra Collection at the Ashley Stewart store in Culver City, Calif. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Actress/singer Jill Scott, center, actress Mo'Nique, left, and musician Angie Stone are seen at the launch event for the Jill Scott Butterfly Bra Collection at the Ashley Stewart store in Culver City, Calif. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Actress/singer Jill Scott speaks during a panel discussion at the launch event for the Jill Scott Butterfly Bra Collection at the Ashley Stewart store in Culver City, Calif. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Actress/singer Jill Scott arrives at the launch event for the Jill Scott Butterfly Bra Collection at the Ashley Stewart store in Culver City, Calif. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Actress/singer Jill Scott, left, and actress Mo'Nique speak to each other at the launch event for the Jill Scott Butterfly Bra Collection at the Ashley Stewart store in Culver City, Calif. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Actress Mo'Nique arrives at the launch event for the Jill Scott Butterfly Bra Collection at the Ashley Stewart store in Culver City, Calif. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Musician Angie Stone arrives at the launch event for the Jill Scott Butterfly Bra Collection at the Ashley Stewart store in Culver City, Calif. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Actress/singer Jill Scott arrives at the launch event for the Jill Scott Butterfly Bra Collection at the Ashley Stewart store in Culver City, Calif. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

NEW YORK - MAY 19: TV Personality Jill Scott and Chef Camille Becerra arrive at the New York Moves Art and Design Issue launch party at Tailor on May 19, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)

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