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Chilli Responds To Usher Over Rejected Marriage Proposal: Report

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Usher’s recent interview with PEOPLE, published Thursday (February 15), saw him reflect on the heartbreak of TLC signer Chilli turning down his hand for marriage after years of dating back in 2004. However, according to the outlet’s reportedly close source to her, she doesn’t really see it as that big of a deal. Moreover, the publication claimed via this alleged source that the 52-year-old vocalist “is unbothered by the recent hoopla involving her past relationship.” It’s unclear exactly what that means, and whether or not the Super Bowl halftime performer should feel good or bad about that statement, but it seems like it’s all just a thing of the past and doesn’t warrant any old wounds opening back up.

“I was her number one fan, and she was my superstar,” Usher told PEOPLE. “At the age of 8, I put her poster on my wall and said, ‘Man, that girl is so beautiful. One day, I’m going to meet her.’ I was a young man, and she had very specific rules that didn’t work for me. We were missing each other.

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Usher & Chilli In 2003

Usher Chilli Marriage Proposal Rejected Response Hip Hop News
Chilli and Usher at Akil Rucker’s Birthday Party – September 17, 2003 (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)

“I really did want to have a different type of relationship where she was there with me, and she couldn’t be,” Usher continued. “She didn’t believe that I was actually in love with her as much as I was. I wanted to marry her, I proposed. She said to me, ‘No.’ I went through a great deal of pain after that. Not trusting women or wanting to open up. I hurt her too, but the situation broke my heart.” However, it’s not the only past flame that came up in the Confessions star’s life recently. His ex Tameka Foster pulled up to his halftime show last Sunday in support of his spectacle.

Meanwhile, we know that the Dallas native is in a much happier romantic place in his life right now. He and longtime girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea married earlier this month, and it’s great to see him celebrate that. We’ll see if there’s anything else left over from this recent look into his relationship history. With that in mind, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Usher.

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Usher Recalls Chilli Turning Down Marriage Proposal

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Usher has a lot to celebrate these days: a new album, a Super Bowl halftime show, a new wife, and so much more. He recently spoke to PEOPLE for a cover story to unpack much of this, and also to look back on his legendary career and notable life trajectory leading up to this point. Moreover, the Dallas native might be in a pretty great place right now, but it wasn’t always like this, especially back when he was young and in love. During this interview, he reflected on his three-year-long relationship with TLC’s Chilli, who broke his heart when she rejected his marriage proposal.

“I was a young man, and she had very specific rules that didn’t work for me,” Usher told the publication. “I wanted to marry her, I proposed and she said to me, ‘No,’ I went through a great deal of pain after that. Not trusting women or wanting to open up. I hurt her too, but the situation broke my heart.” Given that even his ex-wife Tameka Foster went to the Super Bowl to support her former flame, we can at least assume that he can still keep up amicable and healthy relationships with his exes despite their history.

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Usher Reflects On Marriage Plans Getting Rejected By Chilli

Meanwhile, all this hype and excitement is also manifesting itself in more formal ways for the 45-year-old. For example, upon his return to Atlanta, he got the city’s Phoenix Award for his service to it, got a spot of the Black Entertainment and Music Walk of Fame, and Fulton County recognized February 14 as “Usher Day.” “Atlanta is a city of belief,” he remarked during the award ceremony. “Atlanta is a city that allowed me to be that Phoenix to rise. It is a city that has allowed me to have the tenacity to go out and share this culture that I found when I was here.”

Apparently, that’s not it for the multi-hyphenate artist. With a TV series based on his music reportedly on the way, we can only expect him to get bigger and bigger. What’s been your favorite part of this recent renaissance? Let us know in the comments and check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Usher.

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Usher Rejected “Yeah!” Until L.A. Reid Threatened Him, Rico Love Claims

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Usher, like the true soulful superstar he is, doesn’t think that R&B is dead, but if he had gone with his gut back around 2003, he might not have been the king of the genre to make that belief have weight in the first place. Moreover, according to TMZ, producer Rico Love recently went to Home Grown Radio to talk about his big break writing for Usher’s 2004 album Confessions. In addition, he also gave an interesting claim about the backstory behind the smash hit “Yeah!” While it’s not a traditional R&B cut, it’s still one of the Dallas native’s biggest hits, one that Love claims he didn’t want to record at first.

Apparently, Rico Love was there when Usher first heard the demo for “Yeah!,” which Sean Garrett wrote. Initially, he did not like the song at all, and he rejected any advances to record the track for his then-upcoming 2004 project. The producer thought that it was a little cringe, and so did the Super Bowl’s upcoming halftime show performer. Not only that, but Love even said that the opening lines “Up in the club with my homies/ Tryin’ to get a little V.I./ Keep it down on the low-key” made him burst into laughter.

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Rico Love Recalls L.A. Reid Allegedly Pressuring Usher To Put Out “Yeah!”: Watch

However, L.A. Reid had something else to say about “Yeah!” as a then-music executive and the President of Arista Records at the time. He thought the record sounded like true-blue hit, and staunchly suggested that Usher release it as the first single instead of “Burn.” Allegedly, as Rico Love recalled, he fought back against these pressures until Reid simply said “Do the f***ing song!” and hung up on him. In addition, he apparently also left the SKIMS collaborator no choice but to put the song out, through other means that weren’t just a phone call.

Meanwhile, we’re sure that he will be able to see the real love that people have for “Yeah!” during his upcoming tour. The 45-year-old surely has different thoughts on the track these days, now that hindsight is 20/20. It would be interesting to hear him respond to this claim, and look back on the choices he made that propelled him into music’s upper echelon. With that in mind, stay posted on HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Usher.

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Nicki Minaj & Cardi B Didn’t Make The Cut For GloRilla’s “F.N.F.” Remix, Producer Says

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GloRilla’s “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” was one of 2022’s biggest hits, and she’s continued that hot streak of singles and bangers. As such, it’s unsurprising to hear that a lot of people wanted to hop on the remix, whether it’s up-and-comers or established MCs. However, based on a series of tweets from the song’s producer Hitkidd on Sunday (December 3), it seems like they actually turned down some massive names for it. Moreover, he named Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Megan Thee Stallion as some names who didn’t make the cut. Eventually, Latto and JT of the City Girls graced it with finesse, but we can’t help but think about what could’ve been.

“Nicki Minaj called me to get on the FNF remix,” Hitkidd recalled concerning GloRilla’s breakout hit. “But I still went who I already had on it because I gave them my word. No cap, Cardi wanted to get on the FNF remix and I hit Meg up to get on there with her. I was tryna change the game and put the hottest women artists on one song!

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Hitkidd Reveals The Possibilities Behind The “F.N.F.” Remix

“I fw Nicki’s artistry but I made a moral decision,” GloRilla’s collaborator continued. “Like I said I was trying to get everybody one song and change the game. I’ll have to get [the other remix] cleared , we have the video with Saweetie though. She showed us a lot of love which is why I still want to drop it. Hopefully we can drop it for the fans!” Furthermore, it seems like Hitkidd suggested that they’re still not done with “F.N.F.,” at least for the sake of hardcore fans. Could we get another wave of hype with it in 2024?

GloRilla’s Producer Continues To Dish Out Tea

Regardless of that outcome, Big Glo is also making sure to stay tapped into the new players that emerged since this song’s rise to dominance. For example, she and Sexyy Red recently performed together, and hopefully that’s not the last we get of the duo. Do you think that all these femcees will eventually hop on a track together? Let us know in the comments and for more news on GloRilla, Hitkidd, and all these talented ladies, stay logged into HNHH.

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Coi Leray Expertly Rejects Fan Using ChatGPT To Flirt With Her

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The DMs of an everyday hot girl can get chaotic enough, so we can’t imagine what the message requests folders of our favourite rap divas look like. Every so often we’re lucky enough to get a glimpse into the antics that play out on platforms like Instagram, though it’s rare to actually get a response from celebrities. As Uproxx reports, a Coi Leray lover who decided to shoot his shot with the “Blick Blick” hitmaker was lucky enough to catch her attention, though he failed to meet his objective of securing a date with her.

“Give me one date and it will be the best night you’ve ever had,” the streamer wrote to Leray in a screen recording later shared on TikTok. Much to his shock, she replied, “What’s the date?” It’s clear he wasn’t anticipating hearing back from the Boston native, as the OP quickly turned to everyone’s current piece of AI technology – ChatGPT – to give him some suggestions.

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Coi Leray Continues to Curve Men in Her DMs

His pick, “Take a boat ride and watch the sunset” certainly sounds simple and romantic. However, it clearly wasn’t enough to satisfy Leray’s luxurious tastes. “Take a boat ride out of my DMs,” she cleverly rejected the man, leaving those who have seen his video of the interaction laughing. Interestingly, it was only a few weeks ago when Power actor Gianni Paolo revealed to TMZ that the fashionista was also impressed with his attempts to flirt with her, ultimately leaving him on read.

It wasn’t so long ago that Coi Leray unleashed her self-titled sophomore album on the world. Unfortunately, her first-week sales numbers weren’t as high as anticipated, but still, the young star got plenty of support from fellow artists and fans on her latest work. She obviously isn’t letting the critics get her down, as she announced earlier this week that she’ll be dropping a six-track EP in the very near future. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Blueface’s Mom Reveals The Celebrities She’s Rejected

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Blueface’s mother Karlissa Saffold is almost always matching her son when it comes to antics and wild statements. However, her most recent claims have many online raising their eyebrows, as they involve some big names. Moreover, she recently named a bunch of celebrities whose romantic advances she allegedly turned down. Of course, many reacted in disbelief, or comically stating that it was actually the other way around when it came to shooting their (or her) shot. Still, we mostly know her for her relationship with her son, so many are perhaps too quick to judge or make assumptions about her earlier life.

“Whew, y’all already know I wasn’t nothing to deal with 20 years ago,” Blueface’s mother said in an Instagram video showing off her body on a walk. “S**t 25, put a week on it. Wasn’t nothing to play with, okay? Ask somebody. Who I turned down? 50, Shaq, Cube… Who else? Usher… It was a no! So momma didn’t play. Better ask somebody, I wasn’t nothing to deal with. It was a no.” Beyond her speculated love life, she always defends her son against the naysayers despite their own complicated history.

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Blueface’s Mom’s Claims About The Stars She Turned Down

Furthermore, the most recent example of that was against neo-soul legend Erykah Badu. She wrote “He’s trash, universe do your thing” on her Instagram Story with a picture of Blueface surrounded by women, and Karlissa Saffold unsurprisingly came through with a response. “Girl you was just calling Tyrone and paying his cousins and homeboys way don’t and ain’t nobody said something to you,” she commented. That being said, she recently formed a better bond with the rapper’s future baby mama Chrisean Rock.

“For those of y’all who keep having an opinion about how I feel about Rock,” she stated on social media. “I wanted the best for her and always will. I been there since the beginning and I’ll be here until the end.” Considering the drama surrounding Chrisean’s pregnancy and her own relationship with the Los Angeles native, we’ll see how this reconciliation pans out. Regardless, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest on Blueface and his mother Karlissa Saffold.

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Ice Spice Rejects YouTuber After Answering NSFW Questions In Resurfaced Video

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Even before she was famous, Ice Spice knew how to entertain audiences in front of a camera. Nearly a year ago, she spoke with YouTuber TrillMarty on the street, at which time he asked her some seriously NSFW questions. While the 23-year-old gave her answers with confidence, when the content creator attempted to make a move on her, she quickly shut him down. As her star only continues to rise, the uncomfortable video has resurfaced online this week, bringing in plenty of reactions from social media users.

“Has anybody ever made you squirt before?” Marty asks the rap diva seconds into the clip. “I make myself squirt all the time,” she clapped back before taking a sip of her drink. “I was wondering if I could make you squirt?” the interviewer boldly asks Spice, immediately earning an unimpressed reaction. “How big are you?” she asked him, clearly challenging his capabilities in the bedroom. “How big am I is crazy yooooo,” Marty responded with a laugh, obviously avoiding the question at hand. “After this interview drop, she might have an OnlyFans, bro,” he joked.

Ice Spice Isn’t Feeling TrillMarty

While Spice doesn’t seem to be promoting a pay-per-view account anywhere, she has blown up as a wildly successful artist who has a collaboration with Nicki Minaj on her resume. Seeing as the “Princess Diana” hitmaker failed to give TrillMarty an answer to his question, he asked again, “On some deadass shit, can I make you squirt?” This time around she made it abundantly evident that she’s not interested. “No, you can’t. You don’t even look like you can,” the New Yorker dissed him.

“In your dreams, bro,” she added before the YouTuber asked her to get into bed with him one last time. A year ago she was rejecting munches in the streets of NYC. Last night, Ice Spice was walking the red carpet at one of the biggest fashion events of the year thanks to a special invite from Anna Wintour herself. Check out the baddie’s incredible custom Balmain outfit from the 2023 Met Gala here, and tap back in later for more hip-hop and pop culture news updates.

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