"Love & Hip Hop Hollywood" Star A1 Bentley Channels Elton John For New Look

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The internet was not kind.

Producer and songwriter A1 Bentley has always walked to the beat of his own drum when it comes to style, but his latest look has stopped a few fans in their tracks. The Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star has collaborated with artists like Chris Brown, Usher, Justine Skye, Omarion, Yung Berg, August Alsina, Gucci Mane, Ty Dolla $ign, 2 Chainz, and Jeremih. Many of his tracks have been radio hits, but as of late, A1 is more known for his reality television beefs and marriage troubles.

A1 has often caught flack for his painted nails, his blonde dreads, or the eccentric clothes he wears, but his latest look went viral. He shared a photo of himself on Instagram wearing a green coat with a fur collar, long blond bangs, and large, jeweled sunglasses. "Elton John," he wrote in the caption. This attracted swarms of people who accused the reality star of being gay while others shamed him.

Meanwhile, there will certainly be drama centered around A1's marriage as there have been rumors that he and estranged wife Lyrica Anderson have broken up. A1 previously suggested that Lyrica has moved on to Floyd Mayweather, while others state that A1 was carrying on an affair with Instagram model Summer Bunni, the woman who reportedly was the cause of Cardi B's brief split from Offset.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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