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Rihanna Says Crafting Visuals Are Inspiring New Music

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Rihanna is pulling the curtain back on her current creative process. In a new Interview Magazine cover story, Rihanna revealed she is working backward.

“I have a lot of visual ideas,” Rihanna said. “It’s weird. My brain is working backward right now. I usually have the music first, and the music leads me into all of these visual opportunities, and now I’m having all of these visuals, and I don’t have the songs for them yet, but maybe that’s the key, this time.”

She added, “Maybe the visual ideas are leading me to the songs that I need to make.”

You can read the full interview below.

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Rihanna On ASAP Rocky Butt Grab At 2012 MTV VMAs: “My Team Was Worried”

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For years, hip-hop heads thought Rihanna and Drake would settle down together because of their strong working relationship. Ultimately, though, the “California King Bed” songstress chose ASAP Rocky to father her children, and she confirmed today (April 9) that they’re hoping to have more. On Tuesday morning RiRi’s Interview Magazine cover story dropped, consisting of iconic, gender-bending outfits and a conversation with Mel Ottenberg that reflects how life has changed for her since becoming a mother.

At one point, Rih was asked about the time when her man, ASAP Rocky, grabbed her butt during a performance at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. They were singing the hypersexual “Cockiness (Love It)” when the New Yorker gave his future lover’s behind a squeeze. “So when he grabbed my a** that night, everybody thought I was about to… My team was worried that I wanted to have his head on a f**king mantle,” the 36-year-old recalled of her short temper.

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However, since Rihanna was able to play the hot and heavy moment off, her inner circle was quick to speculate a growing crush. “I was like, ‘Ah, nah.’ That’s why everybody was like, ‘Oh my God. She likes him,’” the Barbadian explained. In 2013 she appeared in Rocky’s “Fashion Killa” visual, but it wasn’t until 2019 that their romance became serious.

Elsewhere in her Interview Magazine sitdown, Rihanna spoke about how Mel Ottenberg has always had a knack for styling her over the years. “You’ve always taken advantage of my silhouette and what my body is doing,” she praised the creative. “Like when I’m mad skinny, my boobs are, like, nothing and I have a little booty, and you work with that. And now it’s like, ‘Okay, I had two babies. You really have to push this up, snatch this in,” the Bad Gal added. See photos from their latest shoot together at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Rihanna’s “Interview Magazine” Cover Reminds Us She’s A Good Girl Gone Bad

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RiRi’s back. The mother of two has her hands full at home with little RZA and Riot, leaving her with much less time to hit the studio or grab dinner with her gal pals. Nevertheless, the blonde beauty has still been spending time outside, donning consistently fabulous outfits no matter if she’s with her family or rolling solo. We’ve seen some sultry Savage x Fenty snapshots on her Instagram lately, and today (April 9), Rihanna took us back in time to her Good Girl Gone Bad era with photos from her Spring 2024 Interview Magazine cover shoot.

On Tuesday morning, the 36-year-old’s social media lit up with images and videos lensed by Nadia Lee Cohen. For the main snap, Rih channelled her inner nun with a black and white headdress, though she still showed some skin in an oversized white top. Mel Ottenberg was on deck for styling, as well as asking fans’ burning questions to the “Rude Boy” hitmaker. When asked what her favourite part about Los Angeles is, she answered, “My gynecologist, truthfully,” and also dished about wanting to undergo a breast lift after having her babies.

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Rihanna Covers Interview Mag Spring 2024 Edition

As she often does, Rihanna and her creative team played around with gender expression in this shoot. Some pictures see her smoking a blunt in a white button-up shirt and black leather tie – something her man ASAP Rocky would look equally as dapper in. Another photoset shows the multi-talent looking like a roughed-up housewife. “Literally how I feel in postpartum with two under two,” RiRi wrote in her caption, earning praise for being so vulnerable.

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More Photos by Nadia Lee Cohen With Styling From Mel Ottenberg

Keep scrolling to see more of Rihanna’s bold Interview Magazine cover shoot looks. What kind of music do you think the Barbadian will bring to us in this new era of her career? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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ASAP Rocky Is So Stylish That He Makes Even Rihanna Feel ‘Bummy As Sh*t’

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If you were making a list of the most stylish celebrity couples, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky would absolutely be on it. They may even be No. 1, but either way, they’re undoubtedly in the conversation. If you ask Rihanna, though, it’s Rocky who’s pulling most of the weight there, as she reckons his style game is far above her own, as she said in a new Interview conversation with her stylist (and Interview editor in chief) Mel Ottenberg.

Ottenberg made note of Rihanna’s earring and she revealed it was a gift from Rocky. Ottenberg then complimented Rocky’s taste and Rihanna responded, “Isn’t he the best? I be feeling bummy as sh*t next to this man. I feel like, g*ddamn, I look like his assistant. I’m getting on a plane. We should be in sweats. He wants to be in a full Bottega suit. I’m like, ‘Why you got to do that to me?’”

Ottenberg then wondered if there’s “a little competition for the looks” between the two and Rihanna replied, “No. It’s more like I spend my time getting the kids dressed to death, and then I’m like, ‘What’s the most comfortable outfit to wear around them? What’s not going to feel uncomfortable on their face or on their body or make me feel like I can’t hold them properly?’ Moms are lazy dressers in real life.”

Check out the full interview here.

ASAP Rocky Has Hilarious Reaction To Meme About Rihanna & His New Song With Doja Cat

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ASAP Rocky’s new song with Doja Cat, “URRRGE!!!!!!!!!!,” is a slow-burning banger with a lot of energy and confrontation, particularly against an unexpected group. “F**k them kids,” Doja spits on the first line of this collab, and considering that her featured guest is a father, some folks online found this pretty comical. One Twitter user’s meme on Rihanna’s reaction to the line went viral, featuring a flabbergasted reaction GIF from a person in court, and actually came across the A$AP Mob frontman’s timeline. “LMAOO YAH GOTTA CHILL B,” he quote-tweeted in response to this meme, showing that he’s as quick to stay current on the Internet trends as he is to stick up for his family.

Concerning the celebrity couple, the last update we got from them had little to do with their actual relationship and more to do with their musical moves. Recently, A$AP Rocky seemed to confirm that his wife is working on her new album, which fans have been foaming at the mouth for during the past eight years. While it’s always nice to see him and Rihanna indulge fans in some wholesome couple goals fare, they are so much more than that. Nevertheless, their extracurricular affairs in romance, business, fashion, and much more have never quenched fans’ thirst for new material from both of them.

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ASAP Rocky Reacts To “URRRGE!!!!!!!!!!!” Meme About Rihanna’s Reaction To “F**k Them Kids” Line

As for A$AP Rocky’s next album, Don’t Be Dumb is still in limbo, but some singles and other collaborations keep the hype for it alive. Another 2024 cut from him was the Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals collab “Gangsta,” another great team-up that he should be quite proud of. However, there’s really no telling when the New York MC will finally kick his rollout into full gear. We’d expect a surprise drop given all the hype already surrounding it, or at least a little bit of anticipation so fans can bask in the moment.

Meanwhile, ScHoolboy Q recently (and hilariously) revealed why a collab project with him fell through. All we can say for sure is that, whatever this next album brings, there will probably be plenty of lines for fans to laugh at considering the fatherly context. We’ll see whether RiRi reacts to any of these in a similarly comical way to this hypothetical. For more news and the latest updates on A$AP Rocky and Rihanna, come back to HNHH.

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Rihanna Highlights New Savage x Fenty ‘Signature Script’ Collection

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Rihanna Highlights New Savage x Fenty 'Signature Script' Collection

Rihanna is flexing a new line under her Savage x Fenty brand. Hitting Instagram, Rihanna showcased The Signature Script Lingerie collection.

The images from Rihanna include Cheeky Panty, Thong Panty, Underwire Teddy, Slip, Sleep Top, and more.

You can view the collection below and shop the full line here.

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Nicki Minaj’s Fake Nails & Tour Earn Beyonce’s Approval, Trolls Tease Onika About Rihanna & Cardi B

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Nicki Minaj fell back, had a baby, did the mother thing, did the wife thing, all that… But now, she’s back in action like we’ve never seen her before, moving with complete confidence on her Pink Friday 2 Tour. Things began this past winter in Oakland, and since then, we’ve also seen the Queen of Rap tear up the Rolling Loud stage with her latest hits and old classics. Minaj has been working so hard that she’s even got the attention of Beyonce, who penned a sweet letter to her “Feeling Myself” collaborator praising her recent efforts.

“Onika, I just received your nail collection and I love them,” the mother of three beautifully wrote. “Thank you so much for thinking of me and congratulations on your launch and on tour. Blessings. Love, Beyonce,” her card concluded. When sharing it on her Instagram Story, Minaj was clearly proud. “Barbz, #PinkFridayNails are Queen approved. Thank you, @beyonce. Love you 💗.” As with most things Papa Bear’s mom shares online, this is under public scrutiny for several reasons.

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“Heavy on the ‘congrats on your nails and tour,’ cause y’all was trying to play with Nicki like she’s not loved and supported in real life,” one Instagram user wrote under @theneighborhoodtalk’s post. “Now y’all can put the made-up beef to rest,” another chimed in. Elsewhere, some chose to lash out at the Queen of Rap, using her moment of celebration as a time to attack. “Cardi is out with Rihanna, BYE Nick,” they said after the New Yorker and Barbadian turned up at Jason Lee’s Hollywood Bash this week.

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Social Media Reacts

Ultimately, no matter how much speculating we do, no one really knows how Nicki Minaj feels about her “Fly” collaborator spending time with one of her biggest opps. What we are confident in, however, is Bey’s love for Onika, no matter what haters have to say. Read more social media reactions to the gossip below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Cardi B Performs “Bodak Yellow” For Rihanna, Jason Lee, Paris Hilton & More: Watch

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2023 was a year that saw female artists in the music industry rallying together and showing support, and while there’s still been some of that in 2024, tensions have been rising. The biggest femcee feud we’ve seen so far is between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj, and because they’re two of the biggest names in rap, it only makes sense that virtually all their contemporaries are dragged into the situation by Twitter stans too. In the past, the Queen of Rap and Cardi B have had their issues too, which is why some were surprised to see a close friend of Minaj’s supporting Bardi earlier this week.

While attending Jason Lee’s Hollywood Bash event, the Hustlers actress performed one of her first big hits, “Bodak Yellow,” much to fellow patron’s pleasure. Even Rih was feeling the track, singing along to some of Cardi’s lyrics while touching up her makeup with a Fenty pallet. As AllHipHop reminds us, this comes shortly after the New York native expressed her desire to make a “perfect” song for her and the Bad Gal to collaborate on. Plenty of other stars were in attendance, including heiress and reality starlet Paris Hilton.

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Rihanna Sings Along to One of Cardi B’s Biggest Hits

“I love Rihanna’s music, but I don’t do music like that,” Cardi shared on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast earlier this month. ” I sound kinda [silly] trying to sing like that, trying [to] sound like that. So if I ever get that perfect record, I can not wait until I feel like, ‘This song… I know she’s going to like it.’ Because I don’t want to send her nothing like, ‘Ho, what the f**k is this s**t? Take this thing out of my face.”

Both Rihanna and Cardi B are making major moves while their fans await the new music they’ve been promising. One of the former’s biggest announcements this month was her Vogue China cover, which took a nod from Beyoncé’s recent love for Western wear. See stunning images from that shoot at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Rihanna Fans Angered By Latest Announcement As They Beg For New Album

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Rihanna fans have been starving for eight years with no new album in sight, and while rumors have always pointed to its eventual arrival, it’s hard to keep hope. Moreover, when the Navy saw that she had a new announcement to share this week, they immediately got their hopes up only to meet disappointment again. Moreover, the Barbadian superstar revealed that Fenty Beauty will launch in China on April 1, and many of her followers ignored this completely and focused on lamenting the lack of new material. But it’s important to trust the process, refrain from rushing art and creativity, and acknowledge that she’s in a lot of business and family developments right now that are taking precedent.

Furthermore, if the “Shut Up & Drive” hitmaker never drops another full-length, it’ll be because of her massive success in other areas and wanting to focus her creative energies into that. As harsh as it sounds, it’s the price of being a Stan of such a successful artist. Still, Rihanna seems committed to eventually making her comeback, but life’s just been so vibrant and hectic for her as of late. Since her family with A$AP Rocky’s captured the minds and hearts of pop culture, she’ll never lose the relevance, impact, and love that makes another LP such an anticipated possibility.

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Rihanna Announces Fenty Beauty Expansion Into China… But Not A New Album

Elsewhere, the 36-year-old is also making strides with her PUMA collaborations, although an Instagram mishap resulted in some trouble for the company. She’s maintained a tight grip on the entertainment world, which ironically seems to have strengthened since the release of ANTI back in 2016. The longer Rihanna waits, the more that the myth builds and spreads, no matter the reason for a delay of lack of releases. Maybe what we need is some time away from the headlines before she strikes.

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Meanwhile, there are also plenty of artists out there that want to bring RiRi out of the cave, such as Cardi B. “I love Rihanna’s music,” she told Million Dollaz Worth of Game. “But, I don’t [make] music like that. I sound kinda stupid trying to sing like that. I sound stupid trying to make music like that. So, if I ever get that perfect record, I can not wait until I feel like, ‘This song… I know she’s going to like it.’ I don’t want to send her nothing like, ‘Ho, what the f**k is this s**t? Take this thing out of my face.’” For more news and the latest updates on Rihanna, stick around on HNHH.

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Cardi B Desperately Wants To Collaborate With Rihanna But Her Fear Of ‘Sounding Stupid’ Is Holding The Rapper Back

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The road to Cardi B’s long-awaited sophomore album hasn’t been smooth. At one point, the “Enough (Miami)” rapper even contemplated quitting music. But with the warm reception from her latest tracks, including the Missy Elliott-approved “Like What (Freestyle),” things are taking shape.

With several collaborations (Shakira, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, GloRilla, Flo Milli, and more) already under her belt, supporters are curious about what else she might be working on. Well, during Cardi’s recent appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast, she opened up about one of her dream collaborations—Rihanna.

“I love Rihanna’s music,” she confessed to host Gillie Da Kid and Wallo. “But, I don’t [make] music like that. I sound kinda stupid trying to sing like that. I sound stupid trying to make music like that.”

Even though her fear has held her back from reaching out, Cardi hasn’t given up on the possibility. “So, if I ever get that perfect record…I can not wait until I feel like, ‘This song…I know she’s going to like it,’” she said. “I don’t want to send her nothing like, ‘Ho, what the f*ck is this sh*t? Take this thing out of my face.’”

Watch the full interview above.

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