Gunna Jokes About "RiRi Effect" After Rihanna Dressed As Him For Halloween

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Rihanna sported Gunna's exact New York Fashion Week look and the rapper says his phone was ringing off the hook.

Fans dress up as their favorite artists for Halloween all of the time, but when Rihanna dons a look to pay homage to one of her peers, the entire world takes notice. Certain artists are often attributed to having an "effect"—that is when they either collaborate with, co-sign, or draw attention to other artists. Gunna certainly doesn't need an "effect" from anyone, especially as he boasts the No. 1 record on the Billboard charts with DS4EVER, but it certainly doesn't hurt when Rihanna dresses up as you for Halloween.

Gunna has continued to promote his project and stopped by Hot 97 where he spoke about the Savage x Fenty mogul suiting up.


Rihanna sported Gunna's all-black New York Fashion Week look that included shorts, a net-stitched sweater, boots, and a leather vest. The fit quickly became a trending topic, as many of Gunna's outfits do, but Rihanna couldn't help but make it her own. 

“That day, I got so many calls [like], 'Oh this that RiRi effect, that RiRi effect different,'" said Gunna. "Okay, Rocky, I see what’s happening. I see what’s happening Rocky. Say less." Elsewhere in the interview, Gunna speaks on his latest effort and also once again addresses those plaguing rumors about his alleged secret romance with Chlöe.

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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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