Muni Long Curved Drake Collab Because Her Boyfriend Was Jealous

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There was a time over a decade ago when the singer could have worked with Drizzy, but she allowed her then-boyfriend to change her mind.

It's Muni Long's time to shine center stage after spending several years penning hits for other artists. Her viral sensation "Hrs & Hrs" solidified her as an R&B star and now, it seems as if everyone wants to collaborate with her. However, while taking a walk down memory lane on TikTok, Long recalled a time when she was close to working with Drake but instead, she let her jealous then-boyfriend influence her decision to curve the rapper.

"That on time in 2008 I missed out on a Drake feature because my bf at the time found out he was pulling up to the studio and flew into a jealous rage," she wrote over the clip.

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"So I chickened out and quit responding to his texts. [clown emojis]," the singer continued. 

Back in January, Long caught up with Ebro Daren for R&B Now Radio on Apple Music 1 and detailed an interaction with Drake early on in his career, but it is unclear if this story is connected to the one she shared on TikTok. She said Drizzy reached out to her after he heard her cover of his hit single "Best I Ever Had."

“And I was watching him on Degrassi when I was in middle school and high school," said Long att the time. "So I’m like, ‘Oh my God, this is Aubrey Graham. This is amazing! Wheelchair Jimmy.’ And so, I remember talking to him back then. And he’s like, ‘Yeah, I’m an actor. I’m trying to get into music. I did this mixtape for Valentine’s Day. Didn’t really take it serious. People love it. I’m singing. Lil Wayne wants to sign me.’"

Check out Muni Long's TikTok 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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