Rihanna Runs Into Former Collaborator Paul McCartney On Flight

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She couldn't help but record the moment.

An ordinary flight turned into a reunion on Friday for Rihanna and Paul McCartney. The musicians were enjoying a first-class trip when they realized that they were on the same flight, and RiRi, like a true fan and friend, couldn't let the moment pass without filming McCartney visiting her at her seat.

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"I'm about to put you on blast Mr. McCartney," Rihanna said as she films the Beatles icon. He jokingly responds, "Who is this filming me?" Rihanna replied while laughing, "Who is this peasant filming this legend?" Back in 2015, Rihanna and McCartney linked up with Kanye West to collaborate on their folksy-pop hit "FourFiveSeconds." The song would later go on to be included on various publications' top tracks of 2015 lists, and the trio of artists would even take to the Grammy Awards stage to perform together. However, "FourFiveSeconds" failed to earn any nominations of its own.

McCartney previously told DIY how "FourFiveSeconds" came about. “We ended up just talking a lot," he said. “I played a few little things and one of them ended up as ‘FourFiveSeconds’ with Rihanna. It’s more a question of me feeling lucky that these people are interested [in working with me] and think that I can bring something to it. For me, I feel great. I like diversity." Watch Rihanna and McCartney have a brief reunion and reminisce on "FourFiveSeconds" by watching the music video for the song below.


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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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