Keyshia Cole Doesn't Seem Impressed By O.T. Genasis's Remix To Her Classic Hit

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Keyshia Cole, O.T. Genasis
Have you heard "Never Knew" yet?

Not all remixes are made equal. The world received a classic when Keyshia Cole delivered her song "Love," a track that not many other singers can duplicate. It was featured on her debut album The Way It Is in 2005 and peaked on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at No. 3. Tyrese Gibson starred in the music video as her boyfriend, and 'til this day, belting out the beginning of the chorus at a party is a sure-fire way to kick off a sing-a-long.

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One person who knows the feeling of getting caught up in the "Love" vibe is O.T. Genasis. The rapper recently shared his version of the song titled "Never Knew" where he kept the melody to the track but switch up the lyrics to highlight the Crip lifestyle. O.T. Genasis sang his way through the track and didn't hit a correct note throughout, but that was the point. All done in fun, it was terrible enough to become a favorite among the rapper's admirers, but it doesn't look like Keyshia is a fan.

On Twitter, a fan wrote, "I ain’t never gone listen to @KeyshiaCole song the same anymore 😭🤣." Keyshia replied to the person by saying, "Exactly. Not Cool." She didn't expand on her thoughts, but she did block a user who commented that she was just upset because the rapper's version was better than hers. If you haven't heard O.T. Genasis's "Never Knew," check it out below along with Keyshia Cole's "Love."


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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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