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Pharrell Says Writing His Hit Song ‘Happy’ Wasn’t A Happy Time At All, In Fact It ‘Broke Him’

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Pharrell Williams’ life story is officially on the big screen. The famed producer’s Lego style biopic, Piece By Piece, can be viewed at your nearest theater and to promote it Pharrell is opening up about some major moments in his career.

During an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Pharrell made a shocking confession about his optimistic hit, “Happy.” The track, which featured in Despicable Me 2 and its soundtrack served as positive reinforcement for listeners. But according to Pharrell writing the smash “broke him.”

“I had written 9 songs that were rejected,” he said. “It was only until you were out of ideas, and you asked yourself a rhetorical question, and you came back with a sarcastic answer, and that’s what ‘Happy’ was. How do you make a song about a person that’s so happy that nothing can bring them down? And I sarcastically answered it and put music to it, and that sarcasm became the song, and that broke me.”

However, Pharrell managed to find the silver lining, saying: “It’s so crazy for us to think like as individuals, everything comes from us. Your ideas, everything that you get, is coming from a library of existence. Nothing is new under the sun.”

In the past, Pharrell admitted that after a while he grew annoyed with the record just like the rest of us after it become unavoidable.

Watch Pharrell Williams and Morgan Neville’s full interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe above.

Drake Is Feeling “Jolly” Since Moving On From Kendrick Lamar Feud, Gordo Reveals

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Drake is apparently feeling “happy as sh*t” following his viral beef with Kendrick Lamar. His frequent collaborator, Gordo, spoke about the Toronto rapper’s current mindset during an interview with People published on Wednesday. It comes as fans have been concerned about his mental health due to the popularity of Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”

“Ever since all this has happened … I’ve seen him happier. It’s really weird. He’s pretty jolly,” Gordo said. “The internet makes it seem like, ‘Oh, that photo, he’s all sad and sh*t.’ That’s just a bad photo from a bad camera. But because it’s him, it’s put under a magnifying glass like, ‘Oh, look at his eyes. He’s looking a little droopy. He hasn’t slept.’ But the guy’s been happy as sh*t, to be honest. He’s chilling.”

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From there, he revealed that he doesn’t expect any more updates on the beef on Drake’s side. “He’s been past it,” Gordo added. “The thing is that he was just on the longest tour ever. He literally did a tour for like a year. I think he’s just chilling.” In the time since the release of his last diss track, “The Heart Part 6,” Drake has opted for some lighter releases. He’s appeared on songs from both Sexyy Red and Camila Cabello.

Elsewhere in Gordo’s interview with People, he discussed his growing friendship with Drake, working on Honestly, Nevermind together, and more. Despite Gordo expecting it to be wrapped up, Elliott Wilson recently theorized that there’s no end in sight for the feud. Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Elliott Wilson Thinks Kendrick Lamar & Drake’s Beef Will Last Forever

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Desiigner Looks Happier Than Ever While Showing Off His New Look

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Things have been tough for Desiigner over the past few years. Overall, we came to know the artist thanks to his song “Panda.” Of course, this song was actually sampled by Kanye West, who signed him to GOOD Music. Unfortunately, that partnership wasn’t as fruitful as the artist probably hoped. Ye didn’t do much for his career, and only a couple of projects were released under the imprint. Since that time, the artist has tried to maintain his success, although it has not proven to be easy.

Earlier this year, things went horribly for Desiigner as he was caught pleasuring himself on a plane. It is clear that the artist had been going through a mental health episode. However, that would not absolve him from any sort of consequence. Just a few weeks ago, it was reported that he pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Luckily for the rapper, he will not have to register as a sex offender. While some may disagree with this ruling, others believe it’s fair considering the artist’s mental health problems.

Read More: Desiigner Explores His Mental Health On “Timmy Turner 2”

Desiigner Is Looking Good

In a new video, reshared by The Neighborhood Talk, you can see that the artist actually looks happier than ever. He was on a livestream where he was talking to his fans. To the surprise of many, he was rocking a new haircut. Desiigner excitedly spoke about his new cut and how he felt like it was the time to change things up. Overall, he appears to be in a good place, which is really great to see. It can be hard to bounce back from something traumatic, but he seems to be doing just that.

Hopefully, Desiigner continues to get better while prioritizing his mental and physical health. Let us know what you think of his new look, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed.

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Nelly & Ashanti Are “Very Happy” Together, Sources Say

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Nelly and Ashanti are one of rap and R&B’s most enduring pop culture couple obsessions, even ten years after they broke up. However, that seems to have changed over the past few months, as more and more rumors and hints point to the two being back together. Moreover, sources reportedly close to the two recently spoke to Entertainment Tonight and confirmed that they were back together. “Both of them are very happy,” one source said. Another added that the stars are “enjoying their time together.” It’s been clear for a while that the former couple was on consistently good terms, but this is a big update to that amicable relationship.

For those unaware, rumors of their rekindled romance first started floating around in February. Furthermore, the first piece of fan evidence came when eagle-eyed social media users spotted them apparently wearing the same chain in different posts. In fact, it’s very similar to the Cuban link that Nelly took to the Grammys this year, which Ashanti then posted a picture in. Of course, it’s not like the Country Grammar star has a monopoly on that style of jewelry, so it remained just speculation.

Ashanti & Nelly Cause A Chain Reaction Regarding Their Rumored Romance

However, a more suggestive piece of evidence was their intimate performance at a pool party, which saw them get up close and personal. With that steamy video in mind, fans couldn’t imagine it being anything other than a relationship. Still, Ashanti had previously denied that she was getting back together with Nelly in an interview with Andy Cohen following a 2021 concert. “I saw a lot of comments,” the “Body On Me” singer explained. “I mean, my reaction was, ‘wow!’ It was a lot of comments and people wanting that. What I will say is we’re in a better place. We’re cool now. We had some conversations, so it’s cool.”

Meanwhile, the alleged reconciled couple also popped out together during the fight between Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis. What’s more is that people spotted them holding hands as they left the premises. No matter what’s going on between the two, it’s safe to say that they know exactly what they’re doing. Maybe it’s just a much closer friendship than social media expects, or they’re just letting people connect the dots for themselves. Regardless, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Ashanti and Nelly.

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Kanye West & Bianca Censori’s Marriage Isn’t Phasing Kim Kardashian, Socialite Says She’s In Her “Happy Era”

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West recently finalized one of the most tumultuous celebrity divorces in recent memory. Since their split, the reality starlet has had one high-profile fling, with Pete Davidson. Her ex, on the other hand, has been working his way through flings with various models and socialites. However, he seems to have found his match with Yeezy architect Bianca Censori.

Earlier this month, reports began circulating about a secret wedding between the two. Though neither half of the couple has spoken out directly about the rumours, the rapper was spotted sporting a ring on his finger. Additionally, sources have since confirmed that the gossip is true.

Watching your ex move on with someone else is never easy. Seeing as Censori closely resembles Kardashian, it’s likely been even harder for the mother of four to not pay attention to the situation. Initially, some sites claimed that the 42-year-old “hates” Ye’s new partner.

According to that source, the SKIMS founder has a distaste for attractive women. This is why she allegedly doesn’t like her “replacement.” However, other outlets have contradicted those rumours, stating that Kim is unbothered by the new romance.

“[Kardashian] isn’t paying attention to it,” sources told Entertainment Tonight earlier this week. “[Her focus is] the well-being of her children.”

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West with children are seen leaving their hotel on August 29, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Team GT/GC Images)

The makeup mogul herself now seems to be substantiating those reports, declaring this phase of her life as her “happy era” on Instagram.

On Thursday (January 19), Kardashian posted a series of snapshots that find her wearing a classic blue jeans, white shirt combo. She’s ditched her white blonde hair in favour of her long black locks once again and is looking more like herself than ever before.

In the comment section, Paris Hilton, Kylie Jenner, Kimora Lee Simmons, and countless other friends dropped by to show their support. Who needs a man when you have supportive best friends to gas you up, right?

Do you think Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s marriage will last the test of time? Sound off in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture updates.

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Pharrell Williams Is Also Annoyed By His Song ‘Happy’

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For those who aren’t fond of Pharrell Williams‘ hit single “Happy,” you may have something in common with the artist himself. Williams admits the song annoys him too.

The song was originally released in 2013 as part of the soundtrack for Despicable Me 2. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the following year on Williams’ second studio album, Girl. But almost a decade after the song’s release, several Twitter users have said that they don’t care for the song.

“No song annoyed me like Happy by Pharrell did,” said Twitter user @javroar. Williams quote-replied to the tweet saying, “Same.”

“Happy” was one of the biggest hits of 2014, largely in part to the song’s 24-hour music video. When speaking of the video’s creation in a 2013 interview with NPR, Williams said, “We kind of gotta do it ’cause the premise was perfect with the song, ‘Happy,’ and if we can help people rediscover happiness within themselves — and notice, we’re not trying to make anyone happy, we’re just trying to, like I said, help people rediscover it within themselves.”

Despite Williams’ intent to help the listener rediscover happiness, it is clear by the general consensus that the song largely had the opposite effect.

Post Malone Says ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ Will Feature Doja Cat, Roddy Ricch, And More

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In the spring of 2021, Post Malone’s manager teased that the singer could drop two projects that same year. The releases would’ve been his first full-length efforts since 2019’s Hollywood’s Bleeding, but 2021 came and went without any projects from Posty. Thankfully for his fans, he did release two singles before the year came to a close, those being “One Right Now” with The Weeknd and “Motley Crew.” Earlier this month, Post’s manager announced that his fourth album Twelve Carat Toothache would arrive at some point next month. With May less than a week ago, Post took to Instagram Live to share some new details about the project.

During the livestream, Post played a snippet of “Happy,” his upcoming collaboration with Doja Cat, and also took a moment to praise her talents. “She is so incredible,” he said before pressing play on the track. “I am so blessed and so honored to be able to have worked with her.” Post also previewed his collaborations with Roddy Ricch and Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes, titled “Cooped Up” and “Love/Hate Letter To Alcohol” respectively. Before the livestream came to an end, Posty confirmed that Twelve Carat Toothache will feature 14 songs and guest appearances from The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Roddy Ricch, Robin Pecknold, and The Kid Laroi.

You can listen to the snippets of “Happy,” “Cooped Up,” and “Love/Hate Letter To Alcohol’ in the videos above.

Roddy Ricch is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.