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Rihanna Talks Her Former Relationship with Drake, New Reggae Album, and More with Vogue
As she prepares the release of her upcoming lingerie line, Savage by Fenty, Rihanna is the latest celebrity to grace the cover of Vogue. Interviewed by Chioma Nnadi for her cover story, Rihanna opens up about starting the aforementioned lingerie line, no longer having a friendship with Drake, her long-awaited reggae album, her latest relationship, and much more.
Check out a few highlights below and check out the full cover story of Rihanna with Vogue here.
FENTY BEAUTY on Twitter: “@rihanna showing her #makeuptutorial in @voguemagazine. #comingsoon May 21, 2018 pic.twitter.com/uLQKzdCIYd / Twitter”
@rihanna showing her #makeuptutorial in @voguemagazine. #comingsoon May 21, 2018 pic.twitter.com/uLQKzdCIYd
On Drake:
Rihanna winces slightly at the mention of the rapper’s name before her eyes glaze over with cool indifference. “The VMAs is such a fan-focused awards show, so having that energy around me, and knowing the people who had received the award in the past, made it feel like a big deal,” she says. “Waiting through that speech was probably the most uncomfortable part. I don’t like too many compliments; I don’t like to be put on blast.” When I ask about the current state of their friendship, her attitude is sanguine. “We don’t have a friendship now, but we’re not enemies either. It is what it is.”
On her new reggae album:
With her next record—her ninth—Rihanna is moving the needle on her creative output all over again: She plans to make a reggae album. Though it’s too soon to name a full list of collaborators, one early influence may be Supa Dups, the Jamaican-born record producer who has worked with such dancehall greats as Beenie Man, Sean Paul, and Elephant Man.
On her love life:
Right now, she’s in a relationship. “I used to feel guilty about taking personal time,” she says, “but I also think I never met someone who was worth it before.” Though she’s reluctant to talk about her partner by name, rumors have been swirling around her connection to Hassan Jameel, a young Saudi businessman, since paparazzi photos of her vacationing with a handsome stranger in Spain made the rounds last summer.
These recent romantic developments are, however, part of a much bigger sea change for Rihanna, who turned 30 this year. For the first time in her life, she’s fully committed to a healthy work-life balance. “Even mentally, just to be away from my phone, to be in the moment, that has been key for my growth,” she says. “Now, when I come to work, I’m all in. Because before you know it, the years will go by. I’m glad I’m taking the time. I’m happy.”
Culture
Meek Mill Calls Out Wale for Taking Picture with Dean Stay Ready
Meek Mill took to social media to call out former MMG labelmate Wale after he was seen taking a picture with the Dreamchasers‘ rapper’s former best friend, Dean Stay Ready.
“Wale never liked me,” he wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “Now I’ma treat him like the streets every time I see him … I gave him 1000 chances, these guys be thinking they’re linking with the enemy, clown-ass nigga I wish I would’ve known the other day, I would’ve stretched you!”
Wale responded, stating he didn’t think taking a picture with Dean would be this serious. “When you get in other people’s unserious drama in this industry, 90% of the time they be back friends… eventually,” he wrote. “And then you look silly… in the end… so I love minding my business. If a photo can create such vitriol, one has to ask himself some questions. Happy Monday.”
Meek had more responses for Wale: “I ignored this because if this was true you would be in danger … but now I see you around guys that’s on full Meek campaigns, I get you… I wouldn’t have dated you and made you uncomfortable around my family the other day! That’s why you tried to post Mike but hate me lol.”
https://t.co/lmnfDJ0Ig0 I ignored this because if this was true you would be in danger … but now I see you around guys that’s on full meek campaigns I get you..I wouldn’t of dat you and made you uncomfortable around my family the other day! That’s why you tried to post Mike but… https://t.co/8UelusekMx
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) April 8, 2024
With all this advice I hope yall have yall lives in order!
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) April 8, 2024
Culture
City Girls’ JT and Yung Miami Go Back & Forth on Social Media
April has been quite the month in rap, with multiple beefs and back-and-forths occurring both in person and on social media. Earlier today, City Girls artists Yung Miami and JT engaged in a back-and-forth on X (formerly known as Twitter) after Yung Miami accused JT of sneak dissing for weeks on the platform, as well as in her songs “No Bars” and “Sideways.”
Yung Miami wrote, “A bitch been sneak dissing me for weeks and I ain’t say shit what a bitch mad at me fa” JT replied, “Oh, Ms. Mama, this your LAST day playing dumb!”
Which songs was about you???😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/c6uuNfL89y
— JT ☆ (@ThegirlJT) April 8, 2024
Yung Miami continued, “For you to come on here and try to play the victim is crazy! Jatavia, you been sneak dissing me for the LAST COUPLE OF DAYS!!! I haven’t said shit to you! You made two whole songs dissing me, and I still rapped your sh-t with my chest and showed love. So what’s the real problem here?”
“Girl, the internet already told you which songs were about you,” said JT. The one saying ‘it’s city girl shit even when it ain’t city girl shit’ that was released under City Girls or the one that says ‘riding solo but I’m still in a group’? Get your phone back from whoever this is, baby, don’t play.”
Back in October, City Girls released their third studio album, ‘RAW (Real Ass Whores)’. Supported by their previously released singles, including “Good Love” featuring Usher, “Pinata,” “I Need a Thug,” and JT’s solo freestyle, “No Bars,” ‘RAW’ featured contributions from Muni Long, Lil Durk, and Kim Petras. The album serves as a follow-up to City Girls’ 2020 project, ‘City on Lock.’ The previous project was itself a sequel to their 2018 debut album, ‘Girl Code,’ and gained acclaim, supported by hit singles like “Jobs” and “Pussy Talk,” featuring Doja Cat.
The two have since embarked on their solo careers, with JT recently releasing “Sideways,” and Yung Miami releasing “50/50 Freestyle.” She is set to release her next single “CFWM” with Skilla Baby on Friday, April 12th.
Continue reading the rest of the back-and-forth below.
Oh Ms.mama this your LAST day playing dumb! https://t.co/Qoh84KjlFu
— JT ☆ (@ThegirlJT) April 8, 2024
It’ll be too much for me to tweet! I will like a sit down…. Caresha please! And this time leave Santana home!
— JT ☆ (@ThegirlJT) April 8, 2024
I know I come off crazy but never in my life did no wack shit to this girl she literally enjoys seeing me being dragged when ppl show me love she goes crazy & call it a hate train! But like I said we can sit & talk about it!
— JT ☆ (@ThegirlJT) April 8, 2024
Oh wow you’re really losing it! If you thought this why not speak to me about it? You came on here & said LOL so ppl can ask you why you wasn’t defending me….ATTENTION seeking as usual! https://t.co/jU1u8mBuqM
— JT ☆ (@ThegirlJT) April 8, 2024
Girl the internet told you that which songs was about you the one saying “it’s city girl shit even when it ain’t city girl shit” that was released under city girls or the one that say riding solo but I’m still in a group? Get your phone back from whoever this is baby don’t play… https://t.co/c6uuNfL89y
— JT ☆ (@ThegirlJT) April 8, 2024
You looking for a way out of your situation who was the first person called you when it all started? You’re a sad fucking case!!!! https://t.co/ifwiZCnrdE
— JT ☆ (@ThegirlJT) April 8, 2024
NOT YOU https://t.co/QGnVBBBJpB
— Yung Miami (@YungMiami305) April 8, 2024
You weird but always wanna act like I'm a weirdo you always mad it's always a problem & all I try to do is push you tell you, you the shit you can rap, you should model etc! You always mad you doing your shit as you should CONGRATULATIONS but somehow you STILL MAD AT!!!!!!
— Yung Miami (@YungMiami305) April 8, 2024
Culture
J. Cole Issues Apology Over Kendrick Lamar Diss
On Sunday, April 9th, J. Cole headlined the last night of his fourth annual Dreamville Festival in front of a crowd of 52,000 people in Raleigh, North Carolina. Opening the show with “Crocodile Tears,” the event took an unexpected turn when Cole began a monologue, revealing his thoughts on dissing Kendrick Lamar in “7 Minute Drill.”
The record, a last-minute addition to his Friday release, “Might Delete Later,” was a response to Kendrick’s verse on Future & Metro Boomin‘s “We Don’t Trust You” LP cut, “Like That.” J. Cole stated that his response was “lame” and that he had been unable to sleep comfortably. After acknowledging Kendrick’s talent, he informed his manager, Ib, that he would also be removing the record from streaming services.
“I just want to come up here and publicly be like, bruh, that was the lamest, goofiest shit. I say all that to say it made me feel like 10 years ago when I was moving incorrectly. And I pray that God will line me back up on my purpose and on my path. I pray that my n-gga really didn’t feel no way and if he did, my n-gga, I got my chin out. Take your best shot. I’ma take that shit on the chin, boy. Do what you do.”
He continued with “And I pray that y’all forgive a n-gga for the misstep and I can get back to my true path. Because I ain’t gonna lie to y’all, the past two days felt terrible. It let me know how good I’ve been sleeping for the past 10 years.”
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