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Gabrielle Union Dubbed “Black Hollywood Mean Girl” By Claudia Jordan & Luenell In Jason Lee Interview

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If there’s one media personality who’s bound to get our favourite celebrities spilling some tea, it’s Jason Lee. Over the years, the self-proclaimed “culture critic” has become close friends with some of the biggest names in the industry. Now that he’s got a new podcast of his own with REVOLT, he’s been tapping several of them to join him and dish about their personal lives.

The most recent episode arrived on DSPs earlier this week. It finds the host chatting with reality starlet Claudia Jordan and comedian Luenell. Throughout the two-hour-long episode, they touch on topics like locking lips with Donald Trump and the 49-year-old’s potential return to the Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Claudia Jordan attends the 2nd annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards at The Beverly Hilton on June 24, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Prince Williams/Getty Images)

Of course, some juicier topics came up in conversation too, such as the “mean girls” of Black Hollywood. “Gabrielle Union, if you’re watching this, I think you should come on the show and talk about it,” the former pageant queen addressed the Bring It On actress through the camera. Lee then points out that it’s unlikely we’ll see the Nebraska native sit in the hot seat and discuss past drama.

As the conversation continues, both Jordan and Luenell reveal that they’ve had past situations with Union that were never resolved. “It was so insignificant to her, that she would never even remember it,” the latter of the two guests shared. “But it was really f*cked up to me… Think like a man, why don’t you? That’s all Imma say.”

Lee then lists the names of a few prominent figures in Black Hollywood. “Terrence J? La La? Taraji?” all of them earning a “No” response from Luenell. “Hollywood’s not a friendly place sometimes,” Jordan interjects, leading to a debate about the members of the elite’s inner clique. According to the 63-year-old, her younger friend fits in with them because she’s conventionally attractive, whereas she’s left on the “outskirts” due to her unique appearance.

Throughout all of this, the Deal or No Deal model maintains that even with her looks, the inner circle doesn’t f*ck with her. However, she specifically showed love to La La and Taraji P. Henson, noting that there’s no shade between them. Rather, she feels animosity coming from Union, but didn’t want to specifically address the drama from decades ago.

Since The Jason Lee Podcast made its big debut last month, the host has been joined by guests like Cardi B, Blueface and Chrisean Rock. Additionally, he sat down with La La Anthony and Da’Vinchi. As expected, Lee asks plenty of juicy questions, and his co-stars don’t hesitate to spill major tea. For her part, the Invasion of Privacy rapper revealed where she was when finding out about Takeoff’s tragic passing.

During their episode, the Crazy In Love couple dished about Rock’s recent pregnancy announcement and previously leaked sex tape. Read what the BMF actors told Lee during their time on the show here. Finally, listen to Claudia Jordan and Luenell’s full chat below.

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Erykah Badu’s Influence Described By Questlove, Puma Curry, Thom Browne, And More

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Erykah Badu is just one of the celebrities presently proving that you’re never too old to reinvent yourself. As she quickly approaches her 52nd birthday, the Texas-born singer sat down with Vogue to discuss her “second coming” for the fashion magazine’s March issue. Aside from sharing her own thoughts, the outlet also spoke with several of Badu’s past collaborators and family members to truly capture the essence of her ethereal persona.

“The Healer” hitmaker’s unique style keeps fans talking. However, she says that’s not a world she dove into until her 30s and 40s. “What I had was a good understanding of look and shape, the way I did with paper dolls when I was a child,” she explained of her experience with fashion in her younger years.

Erykah Badu is seen during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 on September 24, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/GC Images)

“For me, it’s about seeing things coming together, like making a cake from beginning to end,” Badu went on. As her personal style continues to evolve, the mother of three has built strong working relationships with several top designers. Among them are Marni’s creative director, Francesco Risso, and Thom Browne.

The former says he was a huge fan of the vocalist’s process when they built a capsule collection together. “I’ve worked with celebrities in the past [but] with Erykah, it’s a completely new world… It’s just so innate. With her, it’s not just about making music. She’s iconic because what comes with her is a lifestyle, it’s a complete world.”

In the same story, Vogue quotes The Roots frontman Questlove’s thoughts upon seeing Badu at the 1996 Soul Train Awards in Los Angeles. “She had on the tallest turban I’ve ever seen in my life,” the producer recalls. “It was like she was hiding a three-year-old standing on her head, that’s how tall her headwrap was. I was just transfixed.” As for the “Tyrone” artist, she felt as though her fashion at the time was “really embracing what it meant to be an African here, generationally.”

The daughter she shares with The D.O.C., Puma, also spoke with Vogue about her mother’s undeniably strong influence. The 18-year-old and her boyfriend, Sean, have served as Badu’s personal assistants for upwards of a year now. At the same time, the singer’s daughter has been working double-time as a stylist, ensuring the performer has the “15 to 20 trunks of clothing and accessories she needs on tour.”

“I don’t know how other family workplace dynamics go, but it’s like a real job. I have to buckle down and do what I need to do or else word is going to get to the CEO and I’m not going to get paid. You know what I mean?” Puma dished off her responsibilities. Read Erykah Badu’s full Vogue profile here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez Were Aware Of Grammys Memes Circulating During Show, Seat Filler Claims

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As with any award show, the 2023 Grammys brought about plenty of hilarious celebrity moments earlier this week. Of course, the building was primarily filled by some of the biggest names in music across every genre. However, a certain actor in the building managed to keep the internet laughing thanks to his incredibly bored-looking expressions caught on camera all night long.

Though she didn’t receive any nominations herself, Jennifer Lopez was in attendance on Sunday (February 5) night. Her duty for the evening was to hand out one of the first prizes – for Best Pop Vocal Album. It ultimately went to AOTY Grammy winner, Harry Styles. At the ceremony, her husband, Ben Affleck, came through as her date. It didn’t take Twitter long to begin making memes about the Gone Girl actor’s lack of enthusiasm about being at the award show.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Many users think that the father of three and his wife were feuding. Others say he was upset with having to join her for a “work thing,” even if that “thing” was the Grammys. According to a TikToker who was filling a seat beside the couple, however, they were actually having a great time. Additionally, she says that Affleck knew about the memes as the show was unfolding in real-time.

“J.Lo showed Ben Affleck the phone and was like, ‘Oh my god, honey, look at this meme circulating about you,’” user @almostannna revealed in a recent video. “He was like, ‘Oh god this again.’” Over the years, the 50-year-old has previously become an internet joke on various occasions, namely while carrying Dunkin Donuts or smoking cigarettes.

“He knew during the performance that he was a meme. Like he knew, and he also chose just not to change his expression. I love how unbothered that is,” the TikToker joked with viewers. Later in the video, she confirmed that there was no obvious tension between the pair. Rather, she says they were “super lovey-dovey,” and held hands most of the time.

Affleck’s face was the centre of attention for much of the evening. Still, he and Lopez did leave before the Grammys concluded. At the time of their departure, he reportedly lifted the skirt of her dress a bit too high. As a result, she warned him by yelling out, “Honey!”

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Replying to @canadiansupernova #greenscreen this is prob the funniest story i have it was so silly. Feeling overhelmed by this attention so im gonna take a break from all of this, i shared the big things and the how-to but all this attention is a lot haha 🙂 I answered all the important questions already, good luck guys! Hear about it more on @hitqldbreakfast tonight! #seatfiller #grammys

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In other award show news, last month we wrote that J. Lo was originally going to join Madonna and Britney Spears onstage for their historic smooch in 2003. Unfortunately, the multi-talent was in Canada filming a movie at the time and couldn’t attend the MTV VMAs. Thankfully, another starlet of the time was up to the task.

“Dirrty” songstress Christina Aguilera was recruited to be Lopez’s replacement, though she’s since been vocal about feeling left out of the salacious scandal. At the time, the cameras cut away from her kiss with the Queen of Pop to catch Justin Timberlake’s reaction to his ex locking lips with her on live TV. Read everything Aguilera had to say about the situation here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Beyoncé Shares Grammys BTS Video, Dances With Jay-Z & Poses With Trophies

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The Grammy Awards have come and gone for another year, though our favourite celebrities continue to reflect on their wins (and losses) all across social media. The latest to do so is one of the night’s biggest champions – Beyoncé. Throughout the prestigious ceremony, she markedly took home the trophies for R&B Song, Dance Recording, Traditional R&B Performance, and finally, Dance/Electronic Album.

Following Sunday (February 5) night’s televised presentation, the Houston-born vocalist shared a commemorative post on her Instagram. “To my Hive, thank y’all so much for all of your love and loyalty,” she began. “Big thank you for the ‘BREAK MY SOUL’ and ‘CUFF IT’ wins!!! To The Dream, Tricky, HOV, and Big Freedia. I love y’all!”

Beyoncé went on to name-drop Syd, Nova Wav, Ristorp, Raphael Saadiq, and Nile Rodgers for their help in the winning efforts. Additionally, she praised Sabrina Claudio, Nick Green, and Patrick Paige II for helping out with “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA.” Of the track, she says, “[It’s] my favourite song on ‘RENAISSANCE’ most days. It’s hard to pick though. Haaa.”

In the days since the 41-year-old has kept the Grammy content coming our way. A closer look at her glamourous outfit came earlier this week. Later, on Wednesday (February 8), the “Baby Boy” hitmaker gave us a behind-the-scenes video that includes plenty of big smiles. Soundtracked to the newly released “CUFF IT (WETTER REMIX),” we see footage of Queen B dancing with her husband, posing while cameras snap, and getting emotional while accepting an award on stage.

Other famous faces who appear alongside Beyoncé in the new video include former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland and her mom, Tina Lawson. Seeing as the performer is now tied for the title of most-decorated Grammy artist of all time, she’s got no shortage of bragging rights and prestige within the music industry.

Her RENAISSANCE album continues to be celebrated by friends and fans near and far. Unfortunately, Beyoncé’s Adidas x Ivy Park collection hasn’t been getting the same love as of late. Earlier this week, reports revealed that the streetwear brand underperformed by 86% last year.

General view of shoppers as Beyonce’s Ivy Park collection goes on sale at TopShop on April 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

The mother of three obviously isn’t letting the numbers get her down. On her own social media page, she shared a sneak peek at her “favourite drop yet” from Ivy Park. See the photos for yourself here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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SZA’s Curves Capture Fans’ Attention As She Thirst Traps & Listens To Ashanti

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It took over five years for SZA to deliver the follow-up to her debut Ctrl album earlier this winter. Still, fans aren’t holding it against her. In fact, they’re so happy to have new music from the “Drew Barrymore” hitmaker that they’ve helped her beat numerous records and add more RIAA certifications under her belt. The music is obviously a huge reason why people love her. However, SZA’s thirst traps also play a key role in keeping her audience intrigued.

Earlier this week, the 33-year-old couldn’t help but flaunt her thick figure on social media. Wearing a light brown catsuit complete with plenty of cutouts in the top half, SZA gave viewers of her Instagram Story a nearly 360-degree look at her body. As the clip begins, she stands to the side, making her pert booty the focal point.

Sza performs onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: Accra on September 24, 2022 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

The Missouri native soundtracked her thirst trap to Ashanti’s “Movies,” showing love to one of the many great female artists to come before her. As the song continues, SZA turns to give the camera a view from the front. She zooms in and out on her hourglass figure. A huge smile spreads across her face as her sparkle-clad outfit magically reflects in the light.

The R&B diva’s body was a hot topic as fans (and haters) spent years debating whether she went under the knife. On her sophomore album, SZA cleared up the rumours. At the time, she confirmed to the world that she previously went through with a BBL. The project’s opener finds her braggadociously rhyming, “So classic, that ass so fat / It look natural, it’s not.”

Her thirst traps have certainly been known to capture the world’s attention. Of course, that doesn’t mean SZA’s musical career is any less impressive. Her latest album, SOS, has officially been certified Platinum by the RIAA just a few months after its arrival. She’s clearly hit her stride while working with TDE, but as it turns out, the singer had aspirations of joining Odd Future before becoming a part of Punch’s label.

“Quiet as it’s kept, I wanted to be with [them],” she said of Tyler, The Creator’s collective. “I felt more like a Christian Clancy girl,” the songstress added of the artist’s manager. Read everything SZA had to say about almost working with Odd Future here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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DDG Calls Internet Gullible After Halle Bailey Breakup Rumors

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DDG and Halle Bailey have been one of pop culture’s most adored young couples over the past year or so. The streamer-turned-rapper and Beyoncé-apprentice singer’s relationship had been sunshine and rainbows for the most part, until things took a turn earlier this week. On Feb. 7, DDG put out a tweet that implied he and Halle were on the rocks, saying “All these girls the same.”

After this, fans discovered he had not only wiped any mention of Halle off of his Instagram page, but the couple unfollowed one another also. DDG’s tweet went viral and prompted reactions from both his supporters and Halle’s. Some people even believed DDG was implying that Halle cheated on him. It was then discovered that the youngsters re-followed each other on IG hours later, making it all seem like just a melodramatic fight or argument. Amid this drama, Halle’s older sister Ski Bailey had some words for DDG, telling him not to “treat her the way that you’ve treated these others.” Later, though, Ski rescinded her remarks after discussing the subject with her sister, where Halle assured her nothing was wrong: “My bad y’all. I spoke to sis and ain’t nothing going on lol. Let me go back to drinking my water and minding the business that pays me.”

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In a quick change of tone on Feb. 8, DDG put out another tweet seemingly looking to reel the drama back in. “The internet so gullible” he wrote accompanied by a laughing emoji. Less than three hours following this, he put out a new WORLDSTARHIPHOP exclusive music video titled “Delilah.” Fans in the replies immediately felt that the drama he manufactured with Halle was simply for promotion of his new single.

While we cannot be sure of DDG and Halle Bailey’s current standing, he is definitely making it seem like his original tweet was overblown, as it is now deleted. Regardless, it is pretty apparent that, whether he meant to or not, his latest release is getting more attention because of the debacle. What are your thoughts on the DDG and Halle mess?

6ix9ine & Anuel AA’s Brother Have Heated Confrontation: Watch

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There is a long list of people who call Tekashi 6ix9ine a foe, and Anuel AA’s brother’s name just may have been added. 6ix9ine’s often unfiltered takes have consistently made him an enemy of the masses. Yet, despite his never-ending controversies, he still has dedicated fans and runs up streaming numbers. The rapper has always been a controversial character, but things shifted after he cooperated with federal authorities against his crew, the Nine Trey Gangster Bloods.

He was labeled as a snitch and was ostracized by his peers. He was once close with Anuel AA, 6ix9ine’s “BEBE” collaborator, but things may have turned sour. DJ Akademiks, who often goes to bat for 6ix9ine, shared a clip of a confrontation that looked to turn physical. What ignited the argument remains unclear, but Akademiks claims that in the clip, 6ix9ine is fighting with Anuel’s brother.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine performs during the MiamiBash 2021 at FTX Arena on December 17, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images,)
Read More: Anuel AA Catches Heat For IG Live With 6ix9ine Following Snitch Remarks

At this time, 6ix9ine hasn’t addressed the video. It’s uncharacteristic for the rapper to ignore a good viral moment, but we’re sure he’ll soon materialize. Meanwhile, Anuel AA has previously taken heat for continuing his friendship—or at the very least, working relationship—with Tekashi. When they appeared on Instagram Live together in the summer of 2020, the Puerto Rican star was inundated with messages. People questioned why he was still in contact with the disgraced rapper.

Additionally, in 2019, Anuel admitted if it were proven that 6ix9ine didn’t cooperate with the authorities, he would consider collaborating with him again. At the time, 6ix9ine was still in jail, and Anuel was asked about the incarcerated rapper during an interview with Complex News. “I got love for him. He just did that, so he [can] just stay on his side, and I stay on my side,” he said.

Read More: Anuel AA Would Collab With 6ix9ine Again If He Proves He Didn’t Cooperate

Anuel was adamant that he couldn’t support 6ix9ine’s actions with the authorities. However, at the time, he didn’t rule out getting back in the studio. “I don’t know,” he finally responded. “You seen the paper? These papers came out…If he comes out with the clean papers, we straight.” It’s unclear what the relationship is between the two men currently. Check out the confrontation above.

Fans Think DDG & Halle Bailey Broke Up

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Another Hip Hop couple may have called it quits—that is if you are to believe the rumors about DDG and Halle Bailey. It was just over a year ago when the pair were rumored to have vacationed together. Soon, they were displaying their love to the public, and while it seemed like an unlikely match, their bond quickly grew on fans. However, things seem to have changed online, and people have speculated as to the status of their relationship.

The rapper recently tweeted, “All these girls the same.” He dropped off a crying emoji and added, “Ain’t no wayy.” Then, people noticed that DDG scrubbed his Instagram clean of memories with Bailey. Further, it looked like they no longer follow one another on Instagram, either. It didn’t take long for social media users to hop online with their takes on what could have happened.

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 22: Halle Bailey and DDG attend the 5th annual Wearable Art Gala honoring Angela Bassett and Mark Bradford at Barker Hangar on October 22, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)
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Despite sharing tender moments with the masses, DDG and Bailey were a private couple. They didn’t let the world into too many of their intimate moments, but when they did, they boasted about one another. Back in November, the rapper visited The Breakfast Club and detailed why he was so taken with Bailey.

“I’ve never been with nobody that’s like really motivated me like she do,” he said at the time. “I’m seeing different sh*t. I ain’t really been around this type of sh*t before. So, it’s like, she’s bringing me around sh*t that I ain’t really—you know what I’m saying?” DDG added, “I was my own person before her, but in a way, she put me on to different sh*t. That’s dope because I’m usually the one putting motherf*ckers on.”

Read More: Fans Think DDG & Halle Bailey Are Vacationing Together

Meanwhile, after unfollowing Bailey, DDG seemingly re-followed after going viral. People also believed he was insinuating that Halle cheated, which didn’t bode over well. It was further noted that DDG isn’t private regarding his love life, but for Halle, this is the first public relationship she’s shared. The rapper earned himself backlash from Bailey’s fans. Check out a few reactions below.

Ben Affleck Clowned For Looking Miserable At Grammys With Jennifer Lopez

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One of the biggest celebrity weddings we witnessed in 2022 was undoubtedly between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Two decades after previously ending their first engagement, the former lovers made their way back to each other. They tied the knot in a stunning Georgia ceremony, and since then, have been enjoying life together as newlyweds.

While the Gone Girl star works primarily in the film industry, his multi-talented wife dabbles in both acting and music. Seeing as she’s had a generally successful career as a singer, Lopez was invited to attend Sunday’s (February 5) Grammy Awards as a presenter. Much to the audience’s avail, her husband chiefly tagged along as her date for the evening.

The newlyweds didn’t walk the star-studded red carpet, but the Hustlers starlet did make her debut on stage early on. She handed out the first trophy of the night, specifically for Best Pop Vocal Album to Harry Styles and his Harry’s House effort. Unfortunately for Affleck, his wife obviously wasn’t able to leave after carrying out her role.

Several times throughout the undeniably lengthy award ceremony, cameras panned to the 50-year-old looking increasingly bored. Whether watching Stevie Wonder perform “Higher Ground,” or simply soaking in the presence of other celebrities, the look on his face reads as though he’d rather be anywhere else than at the Grammys.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Unsurprisingly, Twitter users are explicitly having a field day making memes of Affleck’s expression. Some pointed out that it’s sad to see him looking so miserable in the presence of his dream girl – especially now that he’s finally married her. Others, however, find it comedic that the father of three is so often caught on camera looking miserable.

“Ben Affleck is every introvert everywhere. You can see his batteries draining in real-time. Man is already at 23%,” one user later joked. Another person wrote, “Ben Affleck is every husband dragged to a work thing by his wife.” Furthermore, people expressed gratitude for the cameraman who kept eyes on the Argo actor throughout the night.

Scroll further for more Twitter reactions to Ben Affleck’s hilarious expressions at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Afterward, check out this year’s full list of nominees and winners here.

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Amber Rose Lists Ice Spice & GloRilla As Dream Collabs, Blames Men For Female Artist Drama

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It’s been nearly 24 hours since the 65th annual Grammy Awards began yesterday (February 6). Somehow, the internet is still catching up on the evening’s biggest moments, from the hottest looks on the red carpet to the juiciest celebrity interviews. In terms of the latter, Amber Rose spilled plenty of tea while chatting with Hollywood Unlocked ahead of the show.

For her saunter down the “runway,” the model donned a stunning black dress, also covering her eyes with signature black oversized sunglasses. The bottom half of her gown was sheer, subtly exposing her leg, and she wore sparkly silver heels to finish the look. Elsewhere, Rose added cutout gloves and bulky chains around her neck.

Amber Rose attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

As per usual, she looked fabulous and confident. While chatting with reporters she exuded the same energy, dishing about her dream collaborators and thoughts on female rap beef. “If somebody were to hop on the remix with you for ‘Surprise Me,’ who would it be?” the mother of two was asked last night.

“Oooh, oh my goodness. I would like Ice Spice,” she gushed to the outlet. “I like GloRilla too though,” she quickly added, shouting out the southern superstar. Nothing has been confirmed, but now that both up-and-coming stars know of Rose’s interest in them, we could hear something come together down the line.

The Philadelphia native also teased the possibility of an appearance on Jason Lee’s new podcast. “I have to mentally prepare first,” she joked about sitting down with the media personality. On the bright side, she did agree to be his Grammys date, which is a strong first step.

Amber Rose and Jason Lee attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Later in their chat, Rose made it clear that “[she] don’t wanna date nobody” right now. “Don’t be in my DMs, don’t bother me, I’m good. I’m happy, she told viewers. Finally, the 39-year-old answered a question about female artists, such as Rihanna and Beyoncé, so often being pitted against one another.

“I think men decide that,” Amber told Hollywood Unlocked. “The patriarchy! Men don’t do that, like, maybe Biggie and Tupac. But other than that? Every man continues to flourish,” she went on. “I feel like, when it comes to women, it’s Cardi B and Nicki, or Beyoncé and Rihanna. Just let everyone be great and support and love them for what they do.”

As far as collaborations go, Ice Spice has been killing it lately. For her own Like..? EP, the Bronx-born rhymer worked with her good friend Lil Tjay on “Gangsta Boo.” More recently, she joined Pink Pantheress for “Boy’s a liar Pt. 2,” the remix of the English singer’s popular title from her Take Me Home EP.

In the accompanying music video, the two artists travel around New York City with their friends. See it for yourself here. Afterward, tell us who you hope Amber Rose makes music with next in the comments below.

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