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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW w/ RIHANNA


RIHANNA SHOUTING OUT CONCRETELOOP AND THE VISITORS

gggb1.JPGI had the pleasure of interviewing Rihanna last week, who was very sweet. We addressed her new look, sound, and how she feels about these crazy rumors people like to put her in.

I could not include everyone’s questions, including the hundred referring to Beyonce. I mean, we can give that a rest seeing how the UK blasted Bee’s name on Ri-Ri’s album cover already. But, thank you guys for really submitting to this one.

Now lets see if all of you same people will go pick up “Good Girl Gone Bad” today…

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Tianna: Lets start off with the obvious - we see you have a new look and a new sound for “Good Girl Gone Bad”. What prompted this change?

Rihanna: This change was just really an expression of how I’m feeling right now - in my life and in my career. I felt like I had enough of being forced into a particular image and sound, that’s why I call the album “Good Girl Gone Bad” because I really didn’t care anymore. I just wanted to do what I wanted to do and this is who I am now.

Tianna: Let’s talk more about your new album, what were some of your music influences for this record, compared to your last two albums? I’ve read a couple of reviews that have stated it has more of an alternative sound, so how would you describe the overall vibe of this album?

Rihanna: I would say, its a very edgy album. It’s hard to categorize it in a specific genre because it’s so diverse. Every song has a different element of a different genre. We got rock influences, we got Caribbean influences, some pop in there, as well as a 80s vibe in it. It’s a really cool sounding album, its fun and very entertaining - every song takes you to a different place and that’s what I love about it.

Tianna: How crazy was it to work with Jay on your first single - and THEN have him show up in your video? How was it working with the boss?

Rihanna: Absolutely a honor. Like…even saying it right now, hearing you say that makes me feel good because people go thorough their career dreaming of a collaboration with Jay Z and hear I am - my first single on my third album. It was perfect timing, the perfect song to do with him and just being on the video set, it had me tripped out a little bit because it was like “wow, I’m shooting a video with Jay Z”. it’s crazy!

Tianna: Right…

Rihanna: And I have to perform with him in a few days at the MTV Movie Awards and its the first time performing together so its VERY nerve racking but, very exciting.

Tianna: Yea, that has to be…and you’re 19 right?

Rihanna: Yes.

Tianna: And you have three albums in three years, which is kind of unheard of to some people because some do still view you as a new face in the game. Yet, you have been doing this for a while and doing it back to back. So is it safe to say we will see an album from you in 2008?

Rihanna: (laughs) You know what? God knows because I definitely did not plan to put three albums out in the last two years! When I say it, it sounds psychotic…

Tianna: (laughs)

Rihanna: But we did it and it sounded great when we did it. Everytime we put an album out, it felt like perfect time. This album didn’t feel rushed, it came effortlessly and it felt like the perfect time. You know, its summertime, I love summertime and I always bring a single out for the summer. Next, I’m not sure if I’ll have an album out in 2008 because I will probably stop do a couple of movies before getting back to another album. But, you never know what’s going to happen - it all depends on how we feel…

Tianna: Being in this business for three years, have you adjusted to all the crazy rumors and comparisons people put you in - particularly with another very famous, beautiful and hardworking singer like yourself who is also linked to Jay. We really don’t need to say her name because you know who I’m talking about. Are you just use to it now?

Rihanna: I wouldn’t say I’ve completely adjusted because every rumor hits you in a different way.

Tianna: Right.

Rihanna: Some, you think are funny - then some gets frustrating - then you just start to ignore them. But, every time there’s a new one, it hits you like brand new. All over again, its starts feeling funny, then frustrating, then you ignore it. Every time I hear a new rumor, its like wow - and I just know they’re going to keep coming so I have to bear with it and not get too upset. You just have to ignore it sometimes.

Tianna: Lets go back to your new look, which I absolutely love. It seems sort of glam rock,

Rihanna: Yeah….

Tianna: How would you personally describe this look of yours?

Rihanna: Yeah it is glam rock. The new image is definitely glam rock.

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Tianna: Yeaaaaahhhh!

Rihanna: Sometimes we do it a little bit girlish. I also like to wear sneakers but add the shades, gloves, and t-shirts. Most of time though, its definitely glam rock! We added a little bit of grunge in it too…

Tianna: Ok, now I’m going to ask you some questions from the readers over at CL…

Rihanna: Okay.

Tianna: One of our readers wanted to what is it like to be a Covergirl and what is your favorite beauty product because a lot of readers commented on your skin?

Rihanna: Its a lot of fun being a Covergirl because I’m so against being too girly.

Tianna: (laughs)

Rihanna: Like…THAT keeps me in touch with my girly side because I like to be so hardcore sometimes and anti-innocent that I use to have to portray. Now, that really keeps me intouch with my feminine side, I feel fun again and girl - its fun playing around with the makeup. I like a lot of lip gloss so, that would be my favorite beauty product….as well as shimmer for the skin. It makes the skin look good!

Tianna: Another reader wanted to know, what has been one of the highlights of your career so far?

Rihanna: One of the highlights…honestly, having “Umbrella”. “Umbrella” just became number one in so many different countries. It’s number in the U.K off digital downloads only, which has never been done by a female before. So I made history there and astounded me, being number one. Then I came back here and got an email saying that “Umbrella” just became number one on the Billboard 100 chart. Making history and just making that impression - like, that makes me think this will my biggest album with this big single. This new me and this new project is definitely going to be the highlight of my career, and its something that I know I will never forget for as long as I am doing this.

Tianna: What other artists would you love to work with that you haven’t had the chance to yet?

Rihanna: I would like to work with Andre 3000, and (inaudible at the second name - apologies).

Tianna: Alot of our male visitors wanted to know if you’re single and dating…

Rihanna: HA! I’m single…but not dating. No.

Tianna: (laughs) Okay. If you were not an entertaining, where do you think you would be?

ri3.jpg Rihanna: I would still be in boring school studying psychology. I hate school so thank God I’m doing what I’m doing.

Tianna: (laughs)

Rihanna: I never liked school.

Tianna: Awww, I feel you. Alot of our visitors in the Caribbean wanted to say thanks for representing for them and one of them wanted to know your favorite Caribbean dish?

Rihanna: I like Curry chicken. That would have to be my very favorite.

Tianna: Yum. Ok Rihanna - last but not least, can you give a quick shoutout to the readers over at Concreteloop?

Rihanna: Yea. i just want to tell - thank you for all of the support. Thank you…you know, I read your comments, I go on Concreteloop sometimes and ya know, people are not very aware of that but, I just want you to know I am reading your comments and thank you for all the love. Even the haters…

Tianna: (laughs)

Rihanna: Thank you anyway. Because you’re encouraging me to do better (laughs). I can’t wait for people to hear the album and get it, so people will see…that I made a good album!

Tianna: You really go on Concreteloop and read some of the things here?

Rihanna: I do, I do.

Tianna: Because we post about you ALOT. You’re always in the media girl. You’re really doing your thing and becoming somthing so I wish you the best in success.

Rihanna: Thank you so much.

Tianna: Thank you - I know you have a lot to do so thanks for taking the time to speak to us today.

Rihanna: Alright, my pleasure.

Go pick up “Good Girl Gone Bad” IN STORES NOW!!

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224 Comments


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1.

OG_Sweetz

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I wish you would stick to your Caribbean influences. I liked when you first hit the scene. Don’t sell out!

2.

Xenia

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Nice interview. I still don’t think she’s much of a singer, but she has a nice personality and she’s a good entertainer. And that album cover is HOT. That’s the first time seeing it for me.

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honeylove86

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Rihanna is a very pretty girl, she may not be the best singer in the universe, but i love her sound and her style. She’s doing her thing. And I know her new CD is hot.

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Emerald

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Nice interview!

5.

nikkiluvbug

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

ThaNKS tIANNA, for using my question about the beauty secret/product. I am sure I am not the only one who asked or wanted to know!

And Ri-Ri, if u read this…..classy answers! Even for the haters! LOL! Keep up the good work.

Thanks CL keep doin your thing!

This made me smile!

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Tiara

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

awwhhh…well I’m not really a big fan of Rihanna nor her hit song, ‘Umbrella,’ but I’ll definitely give her her props for being able to have 2 successful albums…congrats!

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Chanel

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Her new album is hot! Rehab and Good Girl gone bad are great. She came off as a really polite and real girl in her interview too.

Jesus Christ I cant imagine what she thought when she saw some of yall comments. I would catch a heart attack and go on a rampage.

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Aries

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Pretty good interview

9.

Trafton

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Rihanna is such a beautiful young girl and I love how she representing for the carribean people…Big up to Puerto Rico my homeland….I know she’s going to go far even though her voice isn’t so powerful right now but hey she’s only 19 which I didn’t know so she got years to catch up with the other chick…you know who i’m referring too….Good luck Rihanna…

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yes

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

well i didnt learn anything new but…

i think it’s great that she’s goin against the grain, when she came here she heard a lot of stuff she never heard before and she took it all and made it apart of her style

u gotta have an open mind about it and quit tryin to hold ppl down with what they do and encourage them to step outside the box like she is doing instead of doin the same thin as everyone else over and over, now thats boring

and her havin three albums in three years is not a big deal, mariah and luda been poppin out albums left and right too

u should switch the sound clips

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Tanishia

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

ri-ri i love u gal!!!!!!!

12.

SOHOLLYWOOD

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

MAN HER ALBUM CRACKING . . . THE UK IS MAD BOGUS FOR PUTTING BEY ON HER ALBUM COVER! . . , sOhOLLYWOOD . . .

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Boogie

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

That was a generic and boring interview Concrete Loop….what happened to all the “real” reader questions… ?

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niaja101

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

She’s cool im realy feelin her right now keep doin wut u doin

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brittany

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

That interview sucked. A waste of my time. It was boring and you didn’t ask any interesting questions. Thats why I usually stick to YBF.

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luvs2speakhermind

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Interview was very boring and predictable. You would hear the exact same answers from other singers, safe and what the readers want to hear. Can we get a real interview from someone like Keyshia Cole?

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BashyBoo

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

AHHH SHE’S THE BEST I JUST HOPE SHE DOES ABANDON HER CARIBBEAN ROOTS TOO MUCH!

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Lashonda

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

god some of y’all make me sick wid dick sucking and endless praise. i’m still not impressed.

Rihanna says: “and this is who I am now.”
–so what were u before? fake? manufactured industry puppet? me thinks so! and to be honest i’m still not buying this new “image” because thats all it is. contrived, yet she trying to be like this is who i am. NO sweety, its what u PORTRAY ureself as……i need Lauryns & Mary J’s who stay true to themselves

yes i’m a hater this afternoon and I STAY ON MY GRIND

ps: LMAOOO @ that part that Tianna said was inaudible!!!!that Bajan twang is a bit tricky huh T? Good job on the interview tho. you asked all the key questions without going on about the played out issues (ie. RiRi & Jay). I like how it was u who answered the question about her look!! Do u even know what glam rockk is Ri? God

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Lashonda

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

err Rihanna is boring hence the lack of any juicy gossip. Tianna can only get out if theres something juicy to get.

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Tizzy-T Whistlequeen

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Very nice interview! She seems really down to earth.

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Bored

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

More power to her

22.

whats poppin

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

i guess i mean what she was sayin was cool but i mean i really her to get more into herself. p.s she would have been a hot psycologist

23.

Mz Coko

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Wow…school…boring. I guess it’s good she has her “looks” and some kind of talent cause education definitely isn’t too important.

24.

SEXYLADYRAY

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I love Ri-Ri!! keep doing your thang! :-)

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kay kay

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

the interview was not anything exciting or something haven’t heard her say before

but rhianna seems like a really sweet girl and i wish her much success

i also love her new look

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BEAUTY SCHOOL DROP OUT

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

The interview was not all that but RiRi is still doing her thing. Love the style, love the music, and I definetley can’t hate on an island chick. Big up to all my ANTIGUANS!!!!!!

27.

Bad Ass Gone Worse

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I would usually say something harsh about Rihanna, but I liked the interview and I think I have a little soft spot for Rihanna in my heart.

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KSH

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I am liking her more and more everytime I hear Umbrella and now that i went out and purchased the CD - this is a very good album. It is something different I really like it. And I am pretty picky about my music - I AM not a radio girl so I like what I like - I picked up Maroon 5 last week and I am dam glad to add Rihanna to the disc changer.

Good album Rhianna!

29.

BonitaAppleBum

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

WOW…she hates school?? Dnt say that Ri!!! Great interview BTW Tianna!!!

30.

Ms. TANNA

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I dug the interview. Good job, Tianna.

I gave Rihanna’s album a chance and I think we all already know she’s not much of a singer but the album is good nonetheless. Sell Me Candy is my SHIIIIIIT!!!

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Shana

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

You know, I’m really trying to dig Rihanna..but I just can’t. Something about her appears fake to me, IN MY OPINION. Oh well, much power to her and I wish her much success.

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Monique

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

i love he new look i am rocking the angled bob right now. people stop me all the time and ask where’d u get your hair done. i was thinking about getting the hairstyle now she rocked at the movie awards cute. shes like a kelis for me now style wise- i hated when she was looking like ahem, cough. we know who am talkin about this looks more her.

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bonifant

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

maybe the interview was too short

or maybe since it would be short u should have skipped the questions every other media outlet has asked her.

34.

TOO TOT

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

THANKS FOR THE INTERVIEW. RHIANNA IS HOT AND I HAVE NO ISSUE WITH HER SINGING SKILLS. IF THAT IS SUCH A BIG DEAL THEN JANET JACKSON WHISPERING ON EVERY SONG SHOULD BE AN ISSUE.

I LOVE HER TALENT, LOOK, AND THAT SHE IS IN FULL EFFECT IN THE GAME…GO RHI RHI AND LET THE HATERZ AND NAYSAYERS EAT YOUR DUST!

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LaTonya

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Okay girl….You can wake up now!(Rubbing eyes)

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Quart

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

@24. Mz Coko said:
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Wow…school…boring. I guess it’s good she has her “looks” and some kind of talent cause education definitely isn’t too important.
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HA! She made herself look like a dummy with that statement. True, college is not for evveryone, but she better be SMART about her money because when her looks run out, it’s over… No need for me to mention talent when it doesn’t exist.

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LULLABY

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

you people are killing me picking apart eveything she says!

so what she doesnt like school most people dont..especially when they teach lies and misconstrue the truth about history! half oF the powerful people and millionaires i know didnt graduate highschool the same people who fall into the school trap are the same ones so willing to work for someone else and work a 9-5 WITH NO ROOM FOR GROWTH

im glad she is doing what she loves if most of you got the chance you would do it too.

I HOME SCHOOL MY KIDS. I DONT HAVE TO UNTEACH THEM THE BULLSHIT SOCIETY FEEDS THEM.

people will find anything to pick at even if its something they are BRAINWASHED about!

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blue calibur

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

go to you tube and check out an interview she sings live and sounds good but unique bc of her carribean accent

39.

LULLABY

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Quart

School doesnt teach you how to manage your money. I didnt learn that until I started taking Business classes in college. Just because someone isnt taught what socirty THINKS they should know doesnt mean their dumb. Most people who feed into the school and 9-5 work are followers and often end up working for someone for the rest of their lives. Stop judging people based on what society has brainwashed you to think ids the right thing to do. People hae the freedom to live their lives as they please.

I knew a billionaire whos kids were home schooled for a few hours of the day and the rest of the day was family time. Eating, swimming, reading, and enjoying life…not the rat race YOU CALL LIFE

40.

ladida

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

SHE ISNT THAT BAD OF A SINGER. I HAVE SEEN PEOPLE PRAISE WORST ( LETOYA LUCKETT AND JANET) ALL THOSE PROPS AND THEY CANT SING AND HAVE PLASTIC FACES.

A TEENAGER WHO IS DOING BIG THINGS AND HAS ROOM TO GROW GETS TREATED LIKE A STEPCHILD..COME ON PEOPLE..MARY J BLIGE NEEDED A LOT OF WORK WHEN SHE CAME OUT AS EVERYONE PERFECTING AN ART.

LETS NOT BE SO HARD ON OUR YOUNG TALENT DAMN

41.

KSH

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

MAN HER ALBUM CRACKING . . . THE UK IS MAD BOGUS FOR PUTTING BEY ON HER ALBUM COVER! . . , sOhOLLYWOOD . . .

Sohollywood:

Is there a link where you can see Beyonce on the cover?

42.

vexxed

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

not a fan of her voice,but she comes across as decent.

43.

darkaqua_30

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

well, im still a hater, but she has shown definite improvement! Stop looking so stiff on the stage and get a vocal coach…AND YOU WILL BE ON POINT!!

don’t be a lip-synch fiend…LEAVE THAT FOR BRITNEY’S COMEBACK!

but YOUR DEFINITELY DOING YOUR THING..can’t deny that.

44.

whytry?

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Great job Tianna!

I assume that’s all you could get in because her time was limited. Her album is great & I KNOW that it will do very well. Good Luck to her.

45.

Islandchick_Bri

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

#38 i kno right? Anyway, good interview, Sell me candy is my jam for real and that pic of her in yellow is the hotness!

46.

TeTe

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

lmao@people hyped up because she said she doesnt like school…thats dumb,usually its not many who will say they “loved” school and just by her saying she doesnt like school doesnt mean she’s illiterate.get over it,people know ya’ll dont like rihanna.

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whytry?

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Okay & how many people LOVE school?
I have a BA in Psychology (and school was boring) & a J.D. (even more boring.)

48.

BK

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

19. Lashonda said:
god some of y’all make me sick wid dick sucking and endless praise. i’m still not impressed.

Rihanna says: “and this is who I am now.”
–so what were u before? fake? manufactured industry puppet? me thinks so! and to be honest i’m still not buying this new “image” because thats all it is. contrived, yet she trying to be like this is who i am. NO sweety, its what u PORTRAY ureself as……i need Lauryns & Mary J’s who stay true to themselves

yes i’m a hater this afternoon and I STAY ON MY GRIND

ps: LMAOOO @ that part that Tianna said was inaudible!!!!that Bajan twang is a bit tricky huh T? Good job on the interview tho. you asked all the key questions without going on about the played out issues (ie. RiRi & Jay). I like how it was u who answered the question about her look!! Do u even know what glam rockk is Ri? God
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I agree with a lot of what you said. People are just glad that she doesn’t look like SWSNBM anymore, but what they fail to realize is that this too is an IMAGE! It honestly reminds me of Fefe Dobson http://images.google.com/...hl=en&q=fefe%20dobson, and so does the sound of some of her music now. I’ve heard some of the album, and I like the tracks like Lemme Get That, which still has a twinge of Caribbean influence. That Shut Up and Drive mess, I can do without.

Honestly, I don’t think a lot of people in the entertainment industry ever stay true to who they are. Mary is one of the only people who is actually who she puts out there. 98% of these people’s jobs relies on IMAGE! They have to do what sells.

49.

Bed-Stuy

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I’M RIDING WITH JAY#2- BORING!!!

To Rihanna (since you’re reading):
Not a hater, but am honestly an ex-fan (lost me after Pon De Replay). Would probably consider once you stop trying to fool yourself and the public and get your own look. Even with your new “glam rock” style you’re still channeling that other BEAUTIFUL LIAR we all know and love. You know who you’re channeling and you refuse to give her her props. You did in the beginning and now you’re smelling yourself. IF IT WEREN’T FOR HER GIVING HER MAN PERMISSION TO DO THE SINGLE, YOU WOULDN’T BE #1. The crowd was lost after Jay left that stage at MTV and a lot had a look on their faces like they wanted to sit down - they looked bored and confused. Give up the dancing and singing - it’s not for you. Singing around your house isn’t the same projection you have to give when singing live and you CLEARLY can’t do it. You’re floating on your looks, which are average at best because you always look like a yesterday or last week version of your IDOL (she is still your idol isn’t she? Or do you think you’re bigger than her now - lol.)

UPGRADE yourself babe.

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TANK

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

NICE SAFE INTERVIEW NOT TOO PROBING BUT I KNOW THAT THERE ARE TIME CONSTRAINTS INVLOVED AS WELL. I LIKE THE FACT THAT SHE IS A TEENAGER WHO IS EVOLVING AS A PERSON AND A ARTIST. I BELIEVE THAT’S WHAT SHE MEANT WHEN SHE SAID THAT THIS IS WHO SHE IS NOW. I WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE AND HOPEFULLY THE PUBLIC WON’T KILL HER FOR EVOLVING INSTEAD OF PUTTING OUT THE SAME STUFF ON EACH ALBUM.

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Chillin @ Work

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Nothing but the best for her….can’t knock her…..a least she will not fall into to this 9-5 billshyt called work….

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Chillin @ Work

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Nothing but the best for her….can’t knock her…..at least she will not fall into to this 9-5 billshyt called work….

53.

Tianna

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Thanks guys. I could’ve actually interviewed her longer but, we do have to take in consideration not the only the artist’s precious and limited time, but our time as well!

What we really needed to know was addressed and Rihanna is a very sweet girl.

- Tianna

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mika...

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Sorry, but that interview was wack.

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TOODLES

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

RU PEOPLE SERIOUSLY THAT STUPID TO NOT KNOW THAT MOST CELEBS USE THE SAME STYLIST?

I MEAN NICOLE RICHIE AND LINDSAY LOHAN HAD THE SAME STYLIST, JUST AS R&B SINGERS. WHEN ONE STYLISTS SETS A TREND MOST OTHER STYLISTS COPY. SHE DOESNT LOOK LIKE ANYONE BUT WHAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE TRENDY NOW!

AND I MEAN YALL WANNA KEEP SAYING SHE CANT SING. JANET CANT SING. MARY J WAS HORRIBLE WHEN SHE FIRST CAME OUT. THE GIRL IS 19 - SHE DOES HAVE LOTS OF ROOM TO GROW.

BED-STUY ITS CLEAR YOU JUST HAVE ISSUES. ARTISTS ARE A PRODUCT OF WHAT THEIR RECORD LABEL WANTS TO PROMOTE AND SINCE JAY IS THE PREZ, DID YOU HAPPEN TO THINK THATS WHAT HE KNOWS WILL SELL RECORDS! ARTISTS HAVE LITTLE TO NO SAY SO LOOK AT HER LABEL. SHE DOES HAVE TALENT AND YOU ARE THAT HATER WHO WILL PROBABLY BE HATING ON THE NEXT TEENAGER WHO IS WORKING AT THEIR ART

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darkaqua_30

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

“WAYS TO TELL A BEYONCE STAN IS IN THE BUILDING”

EXAMPLE #1

49. Bed-Stuy said:
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I’M RIDING WITH JAY#2- BORING!!!

To Rihanna (since you’re reading):
Not a hater, but am honestly an ex-fan (lost me after Pon De Replay). Would probably consider once you stop trying to fool yourself and the public and get your own look. Even with your new “glam rock” style you’re still channeling that other BEAUTIFUL LIAR we all know and love. You know who you’re channeling and you refuse to give her her props. You did in the beginning and now you’re smelling yourself. IF IT WEREN’T FOR HER GIVING HER MAN PERMISSION TO DO THE SINGLE, YOU WOULDN’T BE #1. The crowd was lost after Jay left that stage at MTV and a lot had a look on their faces like they wanted to sit down - they looked bored and confused. Give up the dancing and singing - it’s not for you. Singing around your house isn’t the same projection you have to give when singing live and you CLEARLY can’t do it. You’re floating on your looks, which are average at best because you always look like a yesterday or last week version of your IDOL (she is still your idol isn’t she? Or do you think you’re bigger than her now - lol.)

UPGRADE yourself babe.

>>>>PROCEED TO OPENING THE BLEACH CONTAINER…you know what to do.

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JUSTME

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

dang u can’t make every1 happy i c.ex:#49 lol.n/w good interview,i just went out & got the cd.

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TOODLES

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

bk mary sounded like shit too when she first came out

all these rap artists protraying something they are not and being derogatory and you are picking at someones style. Mary j has a stylist too, she isnt responsible for her complete look. Every actor/actress/singer is given an image so dont knock her for it!

knock some of these REAL FAKE people like kim Kardashian and her fake assets and in the limelight for basically doing nothing. Rhi rhi is selling records, selling out concerts, and doing it big.

people wany to talk about her lack of singing skills, and her style….yet like someone said before you praise Janet Jackson for whispering and having a body ( that she clearly paid for) if her voice and style are all you have to bring up then its blatant that you all are jealous and probabyly at a 9-5 as we speak..you wish you could be on an island in a bikini looking as baging as she did….haterz haha

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Tianna

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

And I expect for a lot of people to be mad about the interview because I didn’t probe her with a million and one rumor questions…sorry, that’s not my style. I asked her about how she felt about them - she knows of them, she knows what I’m talking about and she’s given her opinion.

Plus, the rumors are pretty unnecessary - ex. did you sleep with Jay-Z? Was Umbrella about Beyonce and Jigga? You got a man in Barbados and you cheating on him with Omarion? LOL - ya’ll can leave those to Wendy Williams…and you must be a fool if you think Rihanna would admit to those if they were true.

Interviews here in most cases, are for the artist fans’ pleasure - which is why I particularly look for fan questions. We want it to be a positive experience - for the most part anyway - talking to an artist.

So sorry to disappoint but, again Rihanna was a pleasure…

60.

nikkiluvbug

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 @ 2:17 pm

13. Boogie said:
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That was a generic and boring interview Concrete Loop….what happened to all the “real” reader questions… ?

Nikki said************************************
Some of them were so disrespectful! I dont blame Tianna for not using them!

61.

TOO TOT

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Tianna I appreciate that you respect an artist not to probe them on stuff that other people would. That is how you gain respect from people. And other people always want to see the bad and negative. It sucks that people feed off that! I thought the inteview was nice and to the point. People who want to see negativity only have issues!

62.

nikkiluvbug

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

37. LULLABY said:
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you people are killing me picking apart eveything she says!

so what she doesnt like school most people dont..especially when they teach lies and misconstrue the truth about history! half oF the powerful people and millionaires i know didnt graduate highschool the same people who fall into the school trap are the same ones so willing to work for someone else and work a 9-5 WITH NO ROOM FOR GROWTH

im glad she is doing what she loves if most of you got the chance you would do it too.

I HOME SCHOOL MY KIDS. I DONT HAVE TO UNTEACH THEM THE BULLSHIT SOCIETY FEEDS THEM.

people will find anything to pick at even if its something they are BRAINWASHED
Nikki Said*******************************************

U r so right! I went to college and am “working for the man”
I would love to home school my babies!

63.

Tianna

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Thanks Too Tat - I mean Concreteloop gets alot of respect from the media because we GIVE it. Its a big difference between being real and being mad disrespectful and I’m not for it.

So if you are desperate enough to find out if Rihanna is with Jay-Z - you can always write her (or him) a letter. Again, ya’ll must be fools if you think she would admit to it if it was true lol! That’s a waste of time.

64.

Ro

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

That was kinda rubbish. There were some really good questions that people wanted to be asked, but you went for all the boring, generic questions that have been answered time and time again elsewhere.

65.

nikkiluvbug

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 @ 3:49 pm

59. Tianna said:
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And I expect for a lot of people to be mad about the interview because I didn’t probe her with a million and one rumor questions…sorry, that’s not my style. I asked her about how she felt about them - she knows of them, she knows what I’m talking about and she’s given her opinion.

Plus, the rumors are pretty unnecessary - ex. did you sleep with Jay-Z? Was Umbrella about Beyonce and Jigga? You got a man in Barbados and you cheating on him with Omarion? LOL - ya’ll can leave those to Wendy Williams…and you must be a fool if you think Rihanna would admit to those if they were true.

Interviews here in most cases, are for the artist fans’ pleasure - which is why I particularly look for fan questions. We want it to be a positive experience - for the most
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Nikki SAID- Tianna, I am glad that u didnt stoop to low levels just to get a story! And If u wouldve been probing or disrespctful, she would have never given you or CL another interview. She wouldve told others in the industry “hey dont interview with CL cause they a disrespectful” So big ups Sista! I love to see women,of any color, who stick to their guns!

66.

Tianna

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Some see it as generic - other sees it as a good interview…everyone is a entitled to their opinion. But thank you :)

67.

Britt

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

she favors jada pinkett on the back cover… buy cd…hmm..thats why a genius came out w/ limewire and bearshare.

68.

nikkiluvbug

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

tianna posted too quickly! haha i was typing and she had addressed what i was saying! LOL tianna u a mind reader! lol

69.

luxury

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

THAT’S MY GURL!
HOPE HER CD IS GOOD*

70.

what you know about that

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Rhianna’s new look is very refreshing….I know I was tired of the usual honey blonde hair thing. It’s time for people to UPGRADE from that boring ish!

71.

Too Tot

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Tianna the interview was great! I for one sure didnt want any negative questions being asked. Why would anyone care about lies and nonsense? I guess that is what motivates people (ahem haterZ) anyway thanks for keeping it short and to the point and also respecting her as a person. If more media respected the entertainers there would be a lot less bull out!

72.

what you know about that

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

To Tianna—I agree with you about asking about the rumors. Your interview was good and it gave me a new respect for Rhianna…..except for the part about school being boring.

73.

Meat

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Well, everyone can’t have the wisdom of LaBron James and Lisa Lopez at age 19! Rihanna is obviously more foucsed on her career than she is on the media and PR side!

Rihanna said: “…that’s why I call the album “Good Girl Gone Bad” because I really didn’t care anymore. I just wanted to do what I wanted to do and this is who I am now.”

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Meat said: I suggest you reveiw the careers of people like Mary J., Lauryn, and Whitney who got to a point where they didn’t care anymore and doing what you want to do! I’m sure you didn’t mean anything by that comment, but just in case, I’m tellin you to stay classy, girl!

I can’t believe you’re not dating! lol! Let’s see who I can hook you up with: Mario’s about your age!! And, Ray J. could help you with the “Good Girl Gone Bad” stans!! Jahiem could give you some unique looking children, but he’s a little older! Evian Ross is to young and soft!! Shemar is too drunk!! JayZ’s already taken!! Now, there is that young baller name Daniel Gibson who hit five-3s against the Pistons! He’s only 21 and soon to be resigned to a huge contract! Y’all could be the new Tony Parker and Eva Longoria! lol! Then again, there’s Meat! I’m 23, but already involved with an “Angel”! hehe!

74.

queshia

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Good job Tianna RI RI rocks! You go girl

75.

Tianna

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Let me point out also that Mediatakeout started the Jay and Rihanna rumor - so I also suggest inquiring minds to request for them to get Rihanna for an interview and clarify that. I mean, if she was willing to - it would be interesting I admit, to see what she says. But ya’ll should know better…please.

76.

Islandchick_Bri

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Correction: #37 i kno right? Anyway, good interview, Sell me candy is my jam for real and that pic of her in yellow is the hotness!

LOL Meat!

77.

nikkiluvbug

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

MEAT!!!! U know u my boiiiiiii! But u know ur old tail is more like 43! Leave them dag on babies alone!
and let love find her! Meat, back away from the babies! I told u who my grandmama was and I will put da man on ya!!!!!LOLOLOLOL

Ri-Ri, if u read this baby sis, RRRRRUUUUUNNNNN!

78.

b all the way

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

so if the first two looks weren’t you, then you were faking it? next album, she’s going to come out with a new look and say she’s truly found herself. she CAN’T sing nor can she dance. she’s not a performer nor is she an entertainer. she’s another manufactured product shoved in our faces and people are falling for it. unlike her, at least brit and janet have other things to make up for their lack of talent.

i understand you did your best tianna but the interview was still a snooze just like her performances are. this is her THIRD album in TWO years. still no grammy nods, no major award wins and her first really big major performance was at the MTV movie awards.

i might sound like a hater but i’m not. i appreciate REAL talent. the girl is absolutely beautiful so she should just model!

79.

M*Music

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Very nice, Tianna. I enjoyed reading that whole interview.

80.

H-Town Chic***

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

YOU KNOW I THOUGHT IF I WOULD READ THIS INTERVIEW AND THE ONE IN GIANT MAGAZINE I WOULD CUT FOR HER PERSONALITY WISE (BECAUSE I’M NOT A FAN) AND YOU KNOW WHAT? I STILL DON’T.

THIS INTERVIEW GENERIC AND BORING. I’M NOT HATIN ON RIRI. I WOULD HATE ON ANYONE WHO’S A HUSTLER BUT I DONT LIKE HER MUSIC….AT ALL. JUST MY OPINION

81.

nikkiluvbug

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Like Tianna said u cant please EVERYBODY! ok Tianna this is not a down play on what u do. But check this out, people are here hating on a JOURNALIST! Tianna did her job! She did it with her own style and flava! I am a nurse and certain things are strictly by the book and somethings I can put my personal flava on! Some patients appreciate some dont!
And thats what Tianna did! A lot of journalist take their jobs seriously! Whether they are interviewing ray-ray down the street or RHIANNA!
Ya’ll/We be trippin!

82.

whaddup

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

All these celebs that also say they read Concrete Loop. We also know you post here as well. I know some of these comments were posted by Rihanna herself. It is only human to address what ppl say about you. Is there an audio of the interview? I want to hear her wannabe American accent.

83.

Meat

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Nikki and nem, y’all need to stay out of grown folks businesses!!! 43 lol! Damn, you doubled up on it! I know I come strong, but it ain’t Folgers! Maybe Starbuck’s!!

And Tianna, girl if you don’t stop trying to explain to these freebasers! You see I don’t cosign for Angel to apologize for a damn thang she does on CL! If they don’t like her flow, she tell em where they can go! I suggest you do the same, because these rookies don’t know this business like we do! Tell em to get off the stage like Reggie told Eddie Murphy in “The Nutty Professor I”!

84.

Salty

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

i like rhianna. She seems like a sweet girl and i though the interview was ok. Tianna you did good. Even rhianna reads CL, celebrities are human beings too people.

85.

Tianna

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

LOL @ meat and thanks Nikki. I’m done but, I always like to explain my actions to people. Angel sure enough don’t give a damn LOL :-p

Whaddup, I do have audio but, it keep coming in and out and all in all - I need to find new microphone equipment. If people really would like clips, shot me an email. Plus somebody was calling me while I was interviewing her and I was so pissed lol. We do better interviewing in person!

Rihanna still does have an accent - I wouldn’t say she’s completely Americanized lol.

86.

whaddup

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Rihanna portrayed herslef as quite an academic in her first album saying she liked to read and all that. Since she is trying real hard with this good girl gone bad image, she has to say she neer liked school, Dad used to be on crack etc.. to make us buy her BS image. Gurl puhleeeaze. Call me a hater. You know what I am sayng is true. I am not a Beyonce fan, but it is very noticeable how she has stopped mentioning Beyonce in every interview, contrary to her earlier days.

I had no idea that this chic has still not won a Grammy. What a load of hype.

By the way, her MTV performance was wackity wack. A singer she is not. A performer, she is NOT either. So what is she?

87.

whaddup

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Thanks Tianna. Can you post sections of the audio that are audible?

88.

babygirl

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

i dont care what nobody say, riri is a pretty girl and she sounds nice on her albums but she does not have a good singing voice when she sings live, and she will never in my eyes be able to be compared to beyonce, because beyonce is already an icon, look at how much she has accomplished, i dont even know why peole keep comparing the two because there is no comparison, riri is fresh meat, beyonce is a been there done that, i think people just want a reason to hate on bey, thats like i would never compare witney to bey because witney is a icon before bey, rihanna should be compared to people that are new to this game. thats like not having respect for the elderly, if your not young minded you will know what im talking about, im not trying to say bey is your elder im just using and example of her being in the game for a long time and then somebody new comes along nomatter the age and you lose all respect for the elder and give it all to the next. i hope everybody understands what im trying to say, because i can say it better then i can type it.

89.

TOO TOT

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

WHADDUP
JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE DOESNT LIKE SCHOOL DOESNT MEAN THEY DONT LIKE TO READ. MAYBE SHE LIKES TO READ WHAT INTEREST HER AND NOT SOME BULLSHIT LIKE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DIISCOVERED AMERICA. I KNOW PLENTY OF SCHOLARS THAT ARE IN FACT STUPID WITH NO COMMON SENSE AND I KNOW PEOPLE WHO HAVENT HAD FORMAL EDUCATION AND THEY ARE DAMN NEAR GENIUSES!

SHE IS ALSO A TEENAGER WHO CHANGES WITH THE WIND. WHEN I WAS GROWING UP I CHANGED ALL THE TIME! SHES YOUNG AND LEARNING WHO SHE IS IN FRONT OF ALL YOU CRAZY HATERZ WHO ARE JUDGING HER ON THINGS - SOME OF SHE HAS NO CONTROL OF.

B ALL THE WAY

WHAT OTHER TALENTS DO JANET AND BRITTANY HAVE? DANICING? BECAUSE NEITHER CAN ACT OR SING. ALONG WITH HALF THE ARTIST OUT. IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING RHIANNA THATS YOU BUT TO SAY THAT JANET OR BRIT ARE ANYTHING BETTER IS BULL. THEY (JANET AND BRIT) HAD STYLISTS AND LEBELS CREATING THEIR IMAGE , STYL, AND APPEAL ALSO. CANT KNOCK RHI FOR IT JUST BECAUSE

90.

liason

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

WHADDUP

SHES BASICALLY A TEENAGER WITH AN ESCALATING CAREER..I WONDER IF YOU HAD ALL THAT SUCCESS IN YOUR TEENS OR WHETHER YOU ARE A TEEN NOW JUST HATING

91.

Meat

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

88. babygirl said: “…riri is fresh meat”! I like that fresh meat! And, you’re right she’s got the looks and stage presence! People seem to forget that before Beyonce and Destiny’s Child, we had to watch people like Angie Stone, Gil Scott and CeCe, who are all beautiful in their own way, but Beyonce raised the bar! Men go to a concert to see the whole ish, not just to hear a great voice and see a cute face!

Women like Bexy and RiRi come with voice, beauty and booty! Brandy and Monica nem were cute with big voices, but they didn’t have the curves that these women have! Hell, I can tell time by Bexy’s hour glass figure! Hey now!
And, RiRi’s body is drippin sexy all over the stage!

92.

trina d

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

You know I don’t have the first two albums but after hearing the third album I will be getting all three. I am definitely a fan of Rhi Rhi. I think she’s beautiful and talented in her own right and I applaud her for breaking out of the mold that america was so desperate to put and keep her in. Brava, I say. Brava. Everytime Umbrella comes on, my speakers go up because I want to people to hear how hot this song is if they haven’t already. It’s nice to see someone else doing big things and I’m glad Jay finally took notice and gave you the respect you deserve by jumpin on this track!. Luv CL you’re always on point with yours. Keep it poppin. POPPIN!

93.

H-Town Chic***

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

TIANNA

THE REASON I SAID THE INTERVIEW WAS BORING BECAUSE YOU BASICALLY ASKING THE SAME BASIC QUESTIONS LIKE EVRYONE ELSE. I’M NOT SAYING YOU HAD ASK HER ABOUT RUMORS AT ALL BUT YOU COULD’VE ASK QUESTIONS TO GIVE AN IDEA OF WHAT TYPE A PERSON SHE IS (i.e. WHAT MAKES YOU MAD? WHO ARE YOU LISTENING TO THESE DAYS OR WHATS A GOOD DAY LIKE FOR YOU?).

94.

CJ

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

hmmmmmmmmm……..nice interview, sounds like she had her handlers around. interesting she doesn’t mention her idol(beyonce) name anymore(i know you can say it rih rih).plus why do some of y’all keep saying her image is fresh and new???? her new image is complete rip off fefe dobson.she needs to leave it alone and just be herself.

95.

trina d

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

this is to…darkaqua_30 said, at best you wish you were Rhi Rhi or the idol she claims to love. Either way next the definition of a hater you’re number 1. Get it together, by writing what you did in hopes that she will read it will not affect her life, career or her money . So why don’t you keep your focus on praising What’s her name that can’t even articulate a sentence or even explain her own lyrics and Rihanna supporters will do what we do which to support a different artist who is bringing something different to the table. Matter of fact since you yourself have a way with words maybe you can come up with an English lesson for Jayz’s lady trophy and hopes she reads it. Maybe her next song will be about you! LOL.

96.

Player ( GO CICI )

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I wish I still had my Ghanian accent like Rihanna does w/ hers. It’s not my fault, I came here(United States) when I was fairly young and still growing so it was bound to happen, but I still know how to speak my language pretty well so it’s all good. I don’t think Rihanna has talent, but she stays on her grind, I suppose, so thats works for her. I can’t say much about her or the album without sounding like some hater so I’ll just shut up and drive to work, lol. Good luck girl!

97.

b all the way

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

it’s the same thing with cici, she can’t really sing but like janet and brit, she CAN entertain and perform. those three don’t have strong vocals but come on, you were still entertained. riri can’t do that!

98.

trillhappy

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

yeah i got the cd and i love it! i love her style and all. and who would say she is a knock off of fefe dobson. rhianna has had way more success and is evolving.

just because a black chick embraces a rock edge doesnt mean she looks like the only black rock singer you can name

oh yeah nice interview and i also lovvvedd the other 2 cds..go rhi rhi

99.

trillhappy

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

b all the way..

she cant do that? shes doing it! r u crazy. maybe she doesnt appeal to you but she appeals to the masses right now.

so unless your an A & R …

well you are not making a valid point. Ciara, Janet, Brit, Rhianna all equal record label product…rhi rhi is no different than the others except her body is banging and she has no surgery!

100.

Yeah Right

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

@95 So was your comment not hating on Beyonce? You cant call someone else a hater but turn around and hate. People need to learn that you dont have to put someone down to bring someone else up. Call Beyonce dumb and call Rihanna dumb or no talent having or whatever but they still successful and rich and that shows no sign of being dumb to me

101.

toodles

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

ashanti cant sing either but i still enjoy her as an artist, plus shes 19 and has a lot of training and learning to go

respect that at least b4 u judge!

102.

Dame

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Good interview like it has been said thanks for staying away Jay and Bee rumor. At meat I agree Mario would be a good dude 4 her

103.

SIGNOFTHETIMES

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

YEAH RIGHT

“you dont have to put someone down to bring someone else up.”

i love this quote!

ALSO WANTED TO MENTION THAT WE NEED TO STOP COMPARING EACH OTHER. THE SAME THING WAS DONE WHEN TYRA ENTERED THE MODELING WORLD. PEOPLE WANTED TO PIT HER AGAINST NAOMI BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF PRESENCE OF BLACK MODELS. THERE CAN BE MANY, NOT JUST ONE BLACK SINGER WHO IS SUCCESSFUL. ALL THESE COMPARISONS ARE CRAZY!

RHIANNA IS AN ENTERTAINER IN HER OWN RIGHT. DROPPING 3 ALBUMS IN 3 YEARS SHOULD BE ENOUGH SAID (AND I DONT HAVE TO MENTION ALBUM SALES, AND RADIO PLAY)

104.

SIGNOFTHETIMES

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

@YES #10

IT IS SILLY TO COMPARE RHIANNA TO LUDA OR MARIAH CAREY. YOU WOULD EXPECT THEM TO KEEP COMING OUT WITH STUFF CONSIDERING THEY HAVE HAD A FAN BASE OVER 10YRS, MARIAH GOING ON 15.

BUT RHIANNA IS A NEW ARTIST AND IT IS AMAZING SHE IS COMING OUT WITH SO MUCH MUSIC PEOPLE ARE ENJOYING.

IT IS TRULY RIDICULOUS TO COMPARE HER TO PEOPLE WHO ARE SEASONED VETS IN THE GAME. UR ONLY FOOLING URSELF WITH THAT SHIT

105.

BK

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

58. TOODLES said:
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bk mary sounded like shit too when she first came out

all these rap artists protraying something they are not and being derogatory and you are picking at someones style. Mary j has a stylist too, she isnt responsible for her complete look. Every actor/actress/singer is given an image so dont knock her for it!

knock some of these REAL FAKE people like kim Kardashian and her fake assets and in the limelight for basically doing nothing. Rhi rhi is selling records, selling out concerts, and doing it big.

people wany to talk about her lack of singing skills, and her style….yet like someone said before you praise Janet Jackson for whispering and having a body ( that she clearly paid for) if her voice and style are all you have to bring up then its blatant that you all are jealous and probabyly at a 9-5 as we speak..you wish you could be on an island in a bikini looking as baging as she did….haterz haha
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Mary still sounds like ish sometimes when she’s performing, no doubt, but I’m not even talking about what Rhianna sounds like. Mary’s music has soul. Mary’s style (of music) has always been the same. As far as Janet, I’ll be one of the first people to admit that she doesn’t have vocal chops. I never listened to a Janet track, expecting her to blow me away vocally, but you could always look foward to some hot dance moves, and a good show from Janet. I guarantee you, know one who’s ever been to a Janet concert bought the ticket to hear her mind blowing vocals!

Rhianna is coming to her own, but it’s still no more than an IMAGE, like 98% of other entertainers. She’s not a good singer, she’s rather boring in interviews and on TV, and she doesn’t thrill me with her moves. SUE ME!

106.

me

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

#13 i concur

107.

sugaboog

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

hey now dont doubt her voice too much. Most of us have heard the “writings on the wall” album, and ms. such and such’s voice needed some fine tuning to get where its at now.Anyyay, Very good interview and I hope she does well when the album drops. Even though we all know that the only reason “umbrella” is number 1 is because there are no othetr good songs out…

*runs out*

108.

and

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

i like rhianna. i like ciara better but you are a okay with me

109.

GOODAZGYAL15

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I LOVE RIHANNA AND EVERYTHING SHE’S DOING. KEEP DOING YA THING AND I WISH U THE BEST…NEXT ALBUM NEEDS TO HAVE MORE DANCEHALL/REGGAE INFLUENCE THO MY GIRL!

110.

msblacknasty1

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

beeeuuuuuuutttttttful

111.

SIGNOFTHETIMES

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

bk all artists images are manufactured. THEIR DANCES ARE CHOREOGRAPHED BY THE SAME PEOPLE SO WHEN PEOPLE SAY SHE IS COPYING JANET, IN FACT ITS PROBABLY JUST THE SAME CHOREOGRAPHER.. IF THATS THE CASE ALL OF HOLLYWOOD IS 98% SOMEONE ELSES IMAGE. RHI IS NO DIFFERENT

ALL U MARY J FANS ———————–

i dont feel mary is any different in fact ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO HATE UMBRELLA AND LUV MARY J WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW MARY J WANTED THE SONG BUT RHI GOT IT!

Mary J. Blige wanted to record Umbrella, but Rihanna fucked the songwriters persuaded the songwriters to give it to her instead.

Rihanna told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: “Any songwriter would die for Mary to sing one of their songs. So I just prayed that I got it. It was perfect for me - it had a West Indian groove.
“When I saw one of the songwriters at the Grammy Awards, I went up to him and said, ‘Listen, ‘Umbrella’ is my song.’
“He must have thought I was really pushy and laughed it off. But I held his face and I turned it back to my own, ‘No, I’m serious, I need ‘Umbrella’.
“Two days later we found out the song was mine.”

RHIANNA IS SMART AND KNOWS HOW TO GET WHAT SHE WANTS AT A YOUNG AGE. STOP COMPARING HER TO OTHER FEMALE ARTISTS SHES NOT R&B AND SHE NOT POP OR ROCK OR CARRIBEAN , SHE IS RHIANNA…

MARY J IS MARY J..THEY HAVE DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS…ONE IS FROM AN ISLAND THE OTHER FROM THE STREETS OF NY SO THEY ARE DIFFERENT..SOUNDS, IMAGE, APPEAL, LOOKS.

I BET MANY OF U WHO HATE UMBRELLA WOULDNT BE HATING IT IF MARY HAD OF GOTTEN IT!

112.

SIGNOFTHETIMES

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

rE; ABOVE POST
I GOT THE ARTICLE FROM A BLOG WHO ENTERED THE (FUCKED THE WRITERS) I APOLOGIZE FOR NOT OMMINTING BUT WE KNOW RHI AINT NO JOSS STONE

113.

whaddup

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I must say teh idiot posting in all caps under different user names is the same person. There cant eb that many idiots on Concreteloop posting in all caps and each comment is in defense of Rihanna. Not fooled. Is that you, Riri? Dont you have an album to promote? isnt JZ throwing you some cheap cake event at 40/40 as usual this time round? NEXT!

114.

whaddup

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

We are giving the girl too much damn credit. Her songs sell because of the hot tracks not because of anything her wack voice adds to the song. On another note, I just checked out Skye Townsend and that girl can REALLY blow. Too bad she is only 13, but cant wait for her to land a deal. Ppl who cant sing and think they can disturb my ear drums. Rihanna is just an example.

115.

LisaLisa

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

@ 96
The nationality is spelled Ghanaian. Get it right if you choose to represent the people. I am not Ghanaian and I know that.

116.

LisaLisa

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

So why were the comments section closed and then reopened? Muuuch better.

117.

blackisbeautiful

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

wow at all these post I thought Tianna did well..I know alot of people didn’t like the comment she made about her not liking school but at least she kept it real and admit what she likes and dislikes I can give that to her..I’m one of those people that might not like the persons style or talent but can resepct them as a person and that’s what I like about Rhianna she seem real cool and Tianna did right about not mentioning Beyonce because Rhianna knows and doesn’t front about those rumors..let her do her thing while it last maybe she will get better at time..Beyonce was not a good performer she was boring when she performed with DC but now shit Sasha took over!..lol..chill with that aight…All the haters from what I see from the screenames are Beyonce stans that just ONLY want Beyonce to succeed and that is selfish as hell fall back Bee stans fall back!.lol

118.

LisaLisa

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Whatever happened to Tieairra marie? First lady of Rocafella my a**. Jay-z should just give this business side of the industry a rest. I think his only “success’ has been Rihanna, and I even say that with a lot of doubt.

119.

SIGNOFTHETIMES

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

TIERRA WAS DROPPED AND JUST SIGNED TO A NEW LABEL 4GOT THE NAME OF IT.

AND I WRITE IN CAPS AND ONLY WRITE UNDER MY NAME SO WHOEVER HAD THAT TO SAY ABOUT BEING THE SAME PERSON CAN X ME OUT THAT

if everyone would like me to stop shouting i will but its in my nature :)

120.

TOODLES

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Wwhadup you just mad because your posts made no sense!

121.

Shana203

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

It first took me a minute to like “Umbrella” but, now i like it….alot lol

I wasn’t really a fan of Rihanna back in the PON DE REPLAY days, but now I really like her..I know alot of you may disagree but I really like her voice!

Rehanna if your reading this i absolutely love REHAB i have it on my Myspace..GOOD WORK

122.

Shana203

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

^^^^^^
Rihanna*

123.

GO

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

RIHANNA PLEASE DONT TAKE AN OUNCE OF WHAT THESE LOSERS SAY SINCERELY, THEY SUCK.YOUR HOT. BEYONCE CAN’T FORM AN INTELLECTUAL SENTENCE.(PERHAPS SHE CAN, HOWEVER I’VE YET TO WITNESS THIS MIRACLE).I KNOW YOU CAN; I ALSO KNOW THAT YOUR AN INTELLIGENT SOPHISTICATE WITH CLASS NONETHELESS BEAUTIFUL OR TALENTED. AGAIN YOUR BEAUTY IS EFFORTLESS, AND BEYONCE’S TWEAKED WITH ALL THE BLEACHING CREAM, AND PLASTIC THAT HAS SEEPED INTO HER EMPTY NON-ELEVATED BRAIN.! WHO CARES? RIGHT! YOUR ALL RICH YOU HAVE LOTS OF MONEY, YOUR HAPPY! YOUR WHERE YOU DESERVE TO BE IN LIFE WHETHER THESE (OR SHALL I SAY WE) LOSERS CARE TO KNOW IT OR NOT. LOVE YOU…IM GETTING THE ALBUM YOU EXPLETIVE ROCK…ALL YOUR FANS LOVE YOU…SO WHO CARES WHAT PEOPLE THINK…YOU GO ON AND DO GREAT THINGS NOW…

OH! AND TRUST…EVEN JAY-Z’S BEEN COMPARED TO THE BEST… ITS NOT WHERE YOU START, ALL THAT MATTERS IS WHERE YOU FINISH..

124.

Chardballz

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

The album is wicked.
So much better then i expected.

Pure awesome.

125.

Jamie

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

That was a nice interview

126.

WTF

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Rihanna has great things going for her.After reading her interview with Complex she not following the Hollywood stuff and not being the LindseyParisNicole type girl.

Kudos to you Tianna :)

127.

PATTI LABELLE

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

BORING ASS INTERVIEW!!!!!!!! WHY ASK THE SAME GENERIC QUESTIONS EVERYONE ASKS? STOP BRINGING UP BEYONCE’S NAME I KNOW SHE GETS TIRED OF THAT SHIT-WHAT SHE GONNA SAY-SOME SLICK SHIT?? I KNO SHE WAS GLAD WHEN SHE GOT DONE WITH THIS INTERVIEW

BOO…

128.

new yorker

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

idk she’s a sweet girl but i don’t buy the “bad girl” image. just like i never bought britney’s “i’m so sweet image”. i see right through that nonsense

and SHE’S NOT ORIGINAL. someone on here said that she is a fashion trendsetter. no she’s not. what has she done that ppl are copying? the hairstyle has certainly been done before by others like beckham, runway models etc. her style is bee at times and fefe at others (yes i said fefe b/c apparently i hear that they are cool with each other and riri likes fefe’s style. naturally i’m assuming that she liked the style so much that she “borrowed” some of it). and her music is not groundbreaking at all

129.

Chanté

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Rihanna, since you’re reading the blog, you’re a very beautiful girl but I’m worrying a lil bit about your health. Put some clothes on you might catch a cold, especially at that age, know what I mean? ;)

130.

new yorker

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

oh yeah and just an observation.

i feel that whenever a black person doesn’t act like the stereotypical black girl, other black people always think she’s original and different without realizing that there is another world out there. riri to me has assimilated to the mainstream celeb culture while other R&B black artists have not. from the clothes she wears to her hairstyle she is channeling looks that i have seen on other white celebrities but not really on black celebrities (besides kelis, fefe, and some others). the only truly original black celebrities to me are the ones who helped define hollywood history like tina turner. when she was out, there was no one like her but the same can’t be said for girls like riri, bee, amerie, etc. all the same

131.

TISHA

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I HAVE TO ADMIT THIS WAS A SHORT AND QUITE BORING INTERVIEW. NO HARD-HITTING QUESTIONS. THE QUESTIONS THAT WERE ASKED WERE A LITTLE LIKE KISS-ASS QUESTIONS…LIKE YOU WERE AFRAID TO HURT HER FEELINGS IF REAL QUESTIONS WERE ASKED.

132.

J. LEWIS=The Male Beyonce Cause Mofos On This Site Love To Hate On Him

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Well Rihanna if you’re reading this:

WILL YOU MARRY ME?

I don’t have a million dollars, a big house, or a fancy car but one thing I do have is real love

Hit me up on myspace so I can get under that umbrella ella ella eh eh

133.

Chanté

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Tianna, you didn’t have much time and in spite of that you did a good job! And the rumors didn’t need to be adressed, ppl should know better!

134.

Chanté

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

And quit calling the girl a sellout just because she doesn’t stick to carribean music, if she’s ecclectic and loves all kinds of music I don’t see what’s wrong with that.

135.

the real cookie

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

@ # 130 new yorker, I couldn’t agree w/ you more. I’m from NY too…i guess great minds think alike.

I like Rhianna. Her music is to young for me (i’m in my 20’s), but I’m sure my neices & nephews will be lined up for it.

I have to say as a genral rule, I’m a little sick of the over manufactured pop star who eventually starts doing movies, endorsments etc. Next will be the perfum, clothing line, doll etc. Music is in a very sorry state. :-(

136.

One In A Million

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

rihanna and cassie are on the same level in my book…which isn’t saying much!!! nonetheless i can’t hate. i wish i were pretty enough to get away with that no singing no performing mess. GO GIRLS!

137.

nikkipoo

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I love this chick; & I love her new look & music even more. As I said before, she’s doin’ the damn thing, go head Rihanna! ♥

138.

T

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I THINK THAT THE INTERVIEW WAS TASTEFUL AND I AM REALLY HAPPY FOR RIHANNA MUCH MORE SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

139.

Mr. UrfavoriteATLien

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

“Single but not dating” - **Snappin fangers** DAyum It!

She did a very good job at the MTV Movie Awards.. she kinda surprised me with the performance.

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Rashad

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Her album is a masterpiece to me, the best out of the 3, (this year has been the year of the 3: Spiderman 3, Pirates 3, Shrek 3, Rihanna’s 3rd album). I bought it today and have been bumping it from start to finish, each song is better and better!

141.

Michele

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I need to know…were some of the questions sent to Rihanna prior to the actual interview? I ask because there is a distinct difference in her answers in the first part of the interview. They sound very formal & educated. When you get to the second part of the interview, it’s almost like it gets dumbed down. She repeats herself a couple of times unnecessarily.

I detest that ridiculous Umbrella song. She needs to fire whoever wrote that song. And if she was different from the rest of the pop tarts she would be taking a stand and not taking such adult pictures. She’s 19, the majority of her fan base is probably pre-teen & teen and very impressionable.

142.

guttawayz

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

HATERS are all on here. Can’t give props to where its due. Its ashame…

143.

Greg Arious

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

YAY Rihanna reads my comments woohoo.

144.

IslandGirl

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Rihanna is representing island girls and I’m proud of her. The album is different - not R&B at all - pop and rock with a tinge of reggae. I never thought I’d get into pop and rock like this. My favourite tracks are Breakin Dishes,Shut Up & Drive, Rehab and Good Girl Gone Bad. Breakin Dishes and Shut Up & Drive are great for the gym i.e. they pump you up when you’re working out. Rehab and Good Girl Gone Bad have the acoustic guitar in them that makes them so folksy. Great job Rihanna and don’t fall into the temptations of other stars i.e. go bankrupt or end up on drugs and alchol. Rihanna will be here in Toronto, Canada next week at Best Buy signing CDs, I think I will go check it out.

145.

Greg Arious

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Umm number 9, Beyonce’s 19 year old doo doo sang better than Rihanna does. But still Im starting to like her although I dont like but 3 songs on her new album.

146.

Mami312

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

I’m just baffled by all the attention she’s getting. She is not a great singer AT ALL. The only reason she became famous was because she was at the right place and right time. It disturbs me because i know plenty of woman with great singing talent and looks who are still struggling, but i have NO CLUE WHY IN THE WORLD SHE IS FAMOUS. Not to compare, i’m not a big beyonce fan either, but she CAN’T TOUCH Beyonce-who has the looks and voice. If a woman was talented then fine, but can you actually say this chic has talent? Be Serious! Beyonce has talent, Alicia Keys has talent. But Rihanna, i swear i laugh because she is just a manufactured peice of nothing! Her new look is just a phase and there is no “good girl gone bad”, she’s just a 19 yr old bimbo who’s brainwashed some to think she can actually sing, when she can’t, but some still choose to get into this media hype. She didn’t write Umbrella, she just sang it. Actaully she BEGGED for it as she says in interviews. Anyone could have sung it and got to #1. Oh right, but it’s still “her” song (laughs).It’s not her singing that’s making her succeed, it’s just the hype and desperate, tasteless individuals whose standard for quality music has decreased so much, that they will just put up with anything/anybody who’s ready to please, but more importantly lacks substance!. She is such a waste of time in the American music industry. It just irks me! Do you actually think this chic has talent? Be Serious!!!! Jay-Z is investing time into her and i just don’t understand WHY. He’s a lyrical genius and she is just so superficial in every way. Everytime i hear about her i am quite mystified. I actually like Umbrella and i’m not going to lie i downloaded it, but anyone could have sung that song just as good. I’m just voicing my opinion folks, sorry if i offended anyone. Don’t get defensive, i’m just telling you like it is.

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andrea

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

she seems like a very nice person… she can never do wrong!!!!

148.

Cocoa Danielle

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Great. She grew on me a whole lot. I’m getting her album. Enough said. I love her.

149.

LadyCole

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

Rihanna, much luv! keep doin it big.

150.

trina b

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

A humble retration on my part and sincere apologies to darkaqua_30 for my earlier comments. I was totally in the wrong and my comment was actually met for someone else so please forgive me if you give a shit.

However to…Bed-Stuy said:
To Rihanna (since you’re reading):
Not a hater, but am honestly an ex-fan (lost me after Pon De Replay). Would probably consider once you stop trying to fool yourself and the public and get your own look. Even with your new “glam rock” style you’re still channeling that other BEAUTIFUL LIAR we all know and love. You know who you’re channeling and you refuse to give her her props. You did in the beginning and now you’re smelling yourself. IF IT WEREN’T FOR HER GIVING HER MAN PERMISSION TO DO THE SINGLE, YOU WOULDN’T BE #1. The crowd was lost after Jay left that stage at MTV and a lot had a look on their faces like they wanted to sit down - they looked bored and confused. Give up the dancing and singing - it’s not for you. Singing around your house isn’t the same projection you have to give when singing live and you CLEARLY can’t do it. You’re floating on your looks, which are average at best because you always look like a yesterday or last week version of your IDOL (she is still your idol isn’t she? Or do you think you’re bigger than her now - lol.)

UPGRADE yourself babe.

My Response to you is…at best you wish you were Rhi Rhi or the idol she claims to love. Either way next the definition of a hater you’re number 1. Get it together, by writing what you did in hopes that she will read it will not affect her life, career or her money . So why don’t you keep your focus on praising What’s her name that can’t even articulate a sentence or even explain her own lyrics and Rihanna supporters will do what we do which to support a different artist who is bringing something different to the table. Matter of fact since you yourself have a way with words maybe you can come up with an English lesson for Jayz’s lady trophy and hopes she reads it. Maybe her next song will be about you! LOL.

Also to any other haters who think Mary should have gotten the song. Honestly it would have been a totally different song. Their voices are totally different but Rhi Rhi brings that island vibe and that’s why the song is so successful. Besides Mary’s been in the game a hot minute and she’s only getting older, so how about letting someone else shine.

Singing off RIHANNA’S #1 FAN!

151.

trina b

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 /

A humble retration on my part and sincere apologies to darkaqua_30 for my earlier comments. I was totally in the wrong and my comment was actually met for someone else so please forgive me if you give a shit.

However to…Bed-Stuy said:
To Rihanna (since you’re reading):
Not a hater, but am honestly an ex-fan (lost me after Pon De Replay). Would probably consider once you stop trying to fool yourself and the public and get your own look. Even with your new “glam rock” style you’re still channeling that other BEAUTIFUL LIAR we all know and love. You know who you’re channeling and you refuse to give her her props. You did in the beginning and now you’re smelling yourself. IF IT WEREN’T FOR HER GIVING HER MAN PERMISSION TO DO THE SINGLE, YOU WOULDN’T BE #1. The crowd was lost after Jay left that stage at MTV and a lot had a look on their faces like they wanted to sit down - they looked bored and confused. Give up the dancing and singing - it’s not for you. Singing around your house isn’t the same projection you have to give when singing live and you CLEARLY can’t do it. You’re floating on your looks, which are average at best because you always look like a yesterday or last week version of your IDOL (she is still your idol isn’t she? Or do you think you’re bigger than her now - lol.)

UPGRADE yourself babe.

My Response to you is…at best you wish you were Rhi Rhi or the idol she claims to love. Either way next the definition of a hater you’re number 1. Get it together, by writing what you did in hopes that she will read it will not affect her life, career or her money . So why don’t you keep your focus on praising What’s her name that can’t even articulate a sentence or even explain her own lyrics and Rihanna supporters will do what we do which to support a different artist who is bringing something different to the table. Matter of fact since you yourself have a way with words maybe you can come up with an English lesson for Jayz’s lady trophy and hopes she reads it. Maybe her next song will be about you! LOL.

Also to any other haters who think Mary should have gotten the song. Honestly it would have been a totally different song. Their voices are totally different but Rhi Rhi brings that island vibe and that’s why the song is so successful. Besides Mary’s been in the game a hot minute and she’s only getting older, so how about letting someone else shine.

Signing off RIHANNA’S #1 FAN!

152.

atreyou82

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

*sigh*….ok, Tianna, I was not feeling that interview. If you feel certain questions are vulgar, or just unappropriate, I agree with you not using them. Though, as the interviewer, you should have something to add yourself to make a hot interview( like you normally do). I felt you held back a lot, and you know you did.

Rhianna your smart(you know what I’m talking about.However,I’m going to leave it alone,I’m not trying to put you on blast),lol. I will say,you handled the interview very professionally, and you continue to look sexy. Also, lIKE i’VE mentioned before, I don’t blame you for doing what your doing to make your money. Several times in the past I was was offered plenty, but I refused to compromise, and I ended up regretting all of it. So do you, make your money!! Lucky, doors are starting to open for me again, so……

153.

Rob

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

thanks tianna and CL for doing this interview and letting daily readers and new readers (such as myself) know how Rihanna feels on certain topics.

Go get Good Girl Gone Bad. Its great!!!!

154.

Mz Coko

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

This is why lil kids glorify celebs…fuck being President or some shyt, I wanna be a celebrity!

155.

JamRock

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

Overall it was an okay interview, I would of liked it to be more in depth but she, I would of liked to get to know HER a lil bit more but it was still interesting. Looking foward for more.

PS- CL How come the audio of the interview wasn’t posted? It would of been nice to hear it.

156.

JamRock

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

WOW SO MUCH HATING GOING ON. RIHANNA PROLLY LAUGHING AT YOU SUPER-SILLYEST-HOS. THEN AGAIN SHES OUT PROMOTING HER ALBUM AND DOING SOMETHING WITH HER LIFE. TIANNA IT WAS A GOOD INTERVIEW, THE QUESTIONS WERE REAL PROFESSIONAL, I FELT LIKE IT WAS SOMETHING I WOULD READ IN VIBE OR ESSENCE, AND I SEE WHY YOU KEPT IT RESPECTFUL BECAUSE YOU DONT WANT TO MAKE A BAD NAME FOR CL AND RUIN YOUR CHANCES FOR INTERVIEWS WITH OTHER CELEBRITIES. CO SIGN WITH MEAT STOP GIVING THE TIME OF DAY TO THE NAYSAYERS ITS EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT.

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C.R.E.A.M.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

Nice interview

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JamRock

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

NEXT YOU SHOULD TRY TO GET KEYSHIA COLE!!!!!!! OR LIL KIM…………… I’D DIE!!!LOL!

159.

Thonya

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

Gud Interview, My Fav Song On The Album Is “Rehab” I Love The New Look, But Dnt Get To Carried Away!

160.

Thonya

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

Man I Had Ta Cum Bk & Comment Again When i read What # 49 Said, Na You Dnt HoldBk, But Une Lie!!!

161.

LisaLisa

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

Why is one eye always covered?

162.

REDBONE

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

@ #49, U CAN KICK ROCKS!!! I KNEW IT WOULD BE ONE HATER ON THIS POST!! CONGRATS! UR THE BIGGEST ONE I’VE SEEN SO FAR!

RHIANNNA KEEP DOIN YA THING GIRL. U KEPT YOUR ANSWERS SIMPLE N CLASSY. FUKK THE RUMMORS. THAT MEANS U ON THEIR MIND!

AND @ #49 WHY DO SHE GOTTA GIVE BEY ANY KIND OF PROPS? BEY HASNT DONE SHYT FOR HER!!! SO GET OVER IT! LAME ASS…

163.

Bootylicious

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

I reall love GGGB!! Its fresh and apropriate for this summer!!!
So thanks Rihanna and I wish you the best!!

164.

Bootylicious

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

I really love GGGB!! Its fresh and apropriate for this summer!!!
So thanks Rihanna and I wish you the best!!

165.

Mac

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

aww nice interview. this album is my fav of hers so far. i like the dance and rock influences it has.

166.

ambrosial68

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

Excellent job Tianna! I’m glad you asked those questions and not anything that would insult Rhi-rhi. Celebrities read this website and you want to be viewed as a reputable and professional interviewer. You do not want to jeopardize any future interviews with artists.

I loved the interview! What type of interview did you guys expect from a 19 year old – discussions about getting the United Nations to come up with a resolution to stop the genocide in Darfur???? Give her a break! Ri-Ri is a very classy girl. I have always liked her as a celebrity, but after this interview she has truly impressed me. Since you guys have mentioned the “other” woman in the media, I’m glad that Rhi-rhi has shown that even if she did not like school, she can actually put together a subject, verb, and predicate - unlike the “other” celebrity you soooo admire. And at 19, she can clearly express herself without coming off as simply “eye candy that jumps around the stage and shakes her long blonde hair, but when you ask her 25 year old butt a question, she chokes up because she can’t find the words to say how she feels.” Rhi-rhi has a brain! Actually, I don’t know why anyone has to mention the “other” lady’s name in THIS post. THIS interview and discussion is about Ri-ri! Please let HER shine. CL posts ENOUGH information about the “other” lady in the spotlight. Save your comments for THOSE blogs…

167.

MzTrici

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

All I know is she better ride the wave of fame while she can. She’s just an average singer and I don’t think she’s much of a dancer either. I think her star power will die down with-out something more than well produced tracks and mediocre vocal ability. What would or could keep us entertained otherwise? Good interview none the less. Way to keep it classy Tianna.

168.

halcyonc

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

BED-STUDYI doubt Bee can tell J what to do. Permission for what? People could say the same thing about Bee. If it werent for Jay being on Crazy In Love it wouldnt have been a hit. The album would have gone down the toilet like the solo she attempted previously. So, the only person who should be getting props here is Jay. You are allowed not to like her but it is so ignorant of you to say give up the singing and dancing. I can guarantee if it were you and your no talent ass youd be shaking and jiving knowing fully well you cant sing a lick and you dance like you are physically challenged. Lastly, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and in my eyes Bee has nothing on this chic. But then again, I dont think either is all that special or unique looking.

169.

jo-Lisa

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

i loe rihanna’s music

170.

halcyonc

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

WHADDUP…There are plenty of people who hate school but love to read. I’m not saying this is necessarily true for Rhianna though. Also, there are a lot of great artists who never don’t get nominated for a Grammy much less win one. Rhianna has only been in the game for a minute. Give her at least an hour will ya?

171.

Kyle

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

RIHANNA, if you read this…you’re killing it right now!!!! You know what they say when the “Third times the charm”..this album is your best yet and I can see STRONG SALES!

172.

Lady Rae

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

That album cover is hot! I love it!

173.

halcyonc

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

CJ…Why does everyone keep comparing her to Fefe? The glam rock look doesn’t belong to Fefe. There can be more than one black girl with that look. We don’t all wear Rocawear and Baby Phat and some of us actually appreciate all types of music and styles.

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halcyonc

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

CHANTE…Half of these people talking about her being a sellout aren’t even from the Caribbean. If they are, they don’t know shit. We listen to all types of music.

MAM1312…Say what you want, but Rhianna is not a “bimbo”. She is very articulate. I can name a few who are, but I won’t so I suggest you quit while you are behind.

ATREUOU82…You might as well have put her on blast. I suggest you keep it to yourself next time since you don’t want to get into it. It isn’t as if people here aren’t smart enough to read between the lines. I like how you pretend to not want to start anything but we both know it is the exact opposite. *wink*

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IAMDARKAQUA

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

151. trina b said:
——————————————————————————–

A humble retration on my part and sincere apologies to darkaqua_30 for my earlier comments. I was totally in the wrong and my comment was actually met for someone else so please forgive me if you give a shit.

its cool trina b..i didn’t give a shit anyway.

but i tell you what…i checked out ya gurl new CD. if she can pull off singing “question existing” live and not fuck it up…then i might like ya gurl. but right now i think she all image, but if she TRULY works on her vocals…she could be great with studio help.

176.

U2

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

Just listened to her album on the internet. I’m glad I didn’t buy it. It’s so bad I don’t even want to burn it. It’s pure trash, WTF is she a hard rocker now. She is not real and her new look is just another desperate attempt to get attention. My advice girl, just be who you are and stop trying to mold yourself. Oh, and get hooked on phonic eh, eh, eh, eh.

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Tala

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

Its good to see Rihanna doing so well. But I still don’t believe she is representing her Caribbean people well. As for her acting…I would like to see that ish.

178.

questions existing

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

i went out and bought the cd yesterday ,there’s some really nice songs on there.but my fav is track 11 “QUESTIONS EXISTING” while she’s refering to herself in the song,some of us find ourselves in the similar frame of mind.I also like all types of music especially alternative,i don’t think she’s selling out the carribean,c’mon would jay z, L A reid ,or evan’s rogers invest their money in calypso her native cultural music. I DON’T THINK SO, NOPE.it’s business plain and simple, let rhi rhi do her thing stop trying to box her in.go get yo money girl, go get paid.from one Bajan to the next here’s to success tip my empty wine glass to you. p.s remember for every one that hates you the’re mil;lions who love you.good luck.

179.

KIMOR WITH WHO?

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

I purchased the cd yesterday and I must say it was pretty good. I love gimme that! that is my anthem for the summer. I do however feel a lack of her personality coming out of the songs. She used three beats from other artist(which is very common). I feel that has a young woman she is still looking for her own style and image. I’m a fan, yes, but I am also a hater because I feel she needs to step her game up and not allow the record label to tell her what she should be. Her singing skills are not song, which is very true, it can at time she beyond annoying, but she is living her dreams. good luck and hope that you move towards a future about “your” kind of music and style.

180.

hiphopmom

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

I just don’t see what everbody sees !!!!

181.

AreYouSerious?

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

She is so hot…

182.

GO

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

SHUT THE HECK UP ALL OF YOU! UNINFORMED MINORITIES. YOU’LL NEVER BE SATISFIED UNTILL YOU HAVE THIS GIRL CRYING FOR MERCY. Did it ever occur to you idiots that while “blacks” of all kinds, minorities alike strive for excellence in this country, that ignorant obnoxious fools like your selves bring them down with your self loathe? That hate goes a long way… And it is all up on concrete loop. HATERS spinning comments in hopes that your words will penetrate her thoughts; talk about PUTTING YOUR WORDS WHERE THE KNIFE IS.
Where the mass is concerned, majority rules that BLACK PEOPLE have a serious problem with cultural adaptation, not just with others, with each other. We take so much out on each other. How are we to progress at this rate? When a Caribbean artiste is being compared to and shunned because she doesn’t meet the standards of a “supposed” “African” American influenced female artist, who has gained the likes of an identity that is not her own? Possibly, if Rihanna had dyed her skin bleach pale pink, and added a couple of twenty two inch blond locks on her head, you all would be more pleased and less bothered by her now less familiar image. So I see if you don’t look white and sound like BEYONCE/EX-DESTINY’S CHILD MEMBER/SOLO ACT/ “B”/BIGGA/HOTTEST-CHICK-IN-THE-GAME/DREAM GIRL /KNOWLES, you’re not worth the air time? What kind of message do you inferior fools think you’re projecting? Your unawareness, and lack of caring for your own people, is the reason three quarters of the entertainment industry upholds such unrealistic, unrecognizable standards. Who’s making the judgment call? Why is Beyonce Knowles the new standard? (Is it because she looks “white” “black” & “mixed” simultaneously?) Well folks get over your gotta look like BEYONCE, sound like BEYONCE, dress like Beyonce, walk-talk-and sing like Beyonce fever, because Rihanna is who she is, she was conceived by two totally different people, and is entitled to a unique genetic make up, as well as different career goals and a different path in life. SHUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT UPPPPPPPPPPPPPP ALL OF you LOseRs!
NO I AM NOT A HYPOCRITE. I may not be invested in Beyonce Knowles as a person; however I’ll give credit where it is justly due. I was in fact a fan of her music. I am extremely fond of the progress that Miss Knowles has made in the music industry, as her musical talent and contributions will be greatly be remembered and celebrated in music history for years to come. On the contrary, she is NOT and I repeat Not, the ideal remodel as far as lyrical or sensible music goes. SO STOP trying to impose otherwise.

183.

Jamaster

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

big up to all my favorite “Non- singing” singers! They make the best music that fun youthful and great to dance to! Janet , J-lo, Rihanna, Ciara Keep doing the damn thing and making hard tracks and i’ll keep supporting. Singing isn;t all about having that church voice and whatever. When Janet coo’s on a track like “with U” i’m in heaven and i know it wouldn’t be the same if a “real singer” sings the same track

184.

1DivineKiss

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 /

#96 shes bajan and Guyanese. NOT ghanaian. How do i know? because I AM ghanaian. yeahhhh get it right.

Rihanna cant sing to impress but she can still sing. I dont know about her image; the whole good girl gone bad seems weird to me coming from her but hey, then again i dont know her. i guess you gotta do what you gotta do to make that money.
Umbrella is a catchy song but im still not liking it. Interview was alright.

185.

HDIZZLE

Thursday, June 7, 2007 /

TIANNA YOU AINT GOTTA EXPLAIN SHIT TO THESE IGNANT ASS NEGROES. IT WAS A GOOD INTERVIEW. IT AINT YOUR JOB NOR YOUR PLACE TO BE PROBING THESES CELEBS LIKE THAT. THEY WOULD KNOW IF THEY HAD HALF A BRAIN THAT IN ORDER GET THE INTERVIEWS YOU HAVE TO BE RESPECTFUL. THATS WHY THEY READING THE INTERVIEWS AND NOT CONDUCTING THEM. YOU KNOW AS WELL AS I KNOW IF YOU GOT ALL IN THAT GIRLS BUSINESS THEY WOULD HAVE HAD SOMETHING TO SAY ABOTU THAT TOO.

AND ALL THE PEOPLE IN HERE SAYING SOMETHING NEGATIVE IS THE SAME ONES THATS IN EVERY OTHER THREAD SAYING SOMETHING NEGATIVE SO OBVIOUSLY PAY THEM NO MIND. THATS THERE JOB THEY DONT KNOW ANY BETTER.

186.

TIANA

Thursday, June 7, 2007 /

U should of ask her was the rumors true

187.

BAMMmm

Thursday, June 7, 2007 /

You know I always shake my head when they talk about the rumors as well, I mean she is 19. But she definately came off really cool and down to earth in that interview, Im from the islands as well, believe me island girls got that cool flavor to them, but what I am mostly impressed about is that she is able to move away from caribbean music into r&B and other genres and be so widelty accepted

188.

bajanprincess

Thursday, June 7, 2007 /

I bought the album the day it came out ( to help with the sales of course).. My daughter loves it!! So far I have purchased either all 3 or 2 of the 3 for my daughter.. On this album I love the song with Ne-YO that song is FIRE..

RiRi if you do really read comments- Do your thing and don’t let anyone steal your sunshine.. Envy and jealousy is a beotch.. You know what we say in Barbados tell dem to “Haul yah tail”

My words to live by “IF IT WAS NOT FOR HATERADE SOME OF THESE PEOPLE WOULD DIE OF THIRST”..

I’m proud and greatful that you repping Barbados in a positive way!!

189.

Trina d

Thursday, June 7, 2007 /

I finally got the Rihanna cd and people it is good. Quality work. When you really think about it, it really comes down to quality music. Honestly my music collections doesn’t contain anything post 2000 with the exception of maybe a handful of artist Beyonce included. Don’t get me wrong, I am definitely a fan of B I have all of her albums less the DC remix cd that was really not neccessary. But the point is, instead of trying to tear another artist down because she doesn’t live up to the so called new standard which is all of a sudden Beyonce, we should try to evaluate the music that the artist is about. Beyonce could only have existed in the millenium because one could imagine if she had in the 90’s we might not have the likes of Mary J., Janet, Mariah, Whitney, Toni, Deborah Cox, 702, Jade, Brownstone, Brandy, Monica, Mya & Destiny’s child before Beyonce’s head swelled up and kicked Letoya and Latavia to the curb. You know the artist who also made their contribution to music history without resorting to bleaching creams and chemicals that make your eyes lighter. Seriously, since everyone’s hell bent on comparing every new artist to Beyonce and her sophisticated lyrics. CL really should think doing a segment on that. Do an interview with all of the artist who were here before Beyonce and who are insultingly being compared to her and see what they have to say. Anyway check out the new Rihanna album otherwise I’m Breakin Dishes… It’s hot!

190.

Raymond

Thursday, June 7, 2007 /

Tek it to dem tek it to dem Ri Ri, do yu ting .I really think you come outta that look thing wah you wen deh talk bout, yea, to tell the truth you kinda look like some other hype female artist. Be yu self girl show dem wah you got break it up wah me seh.Oh and before me figet really i dont get it your new look but a wah you want but you still looking “stink”(which means fly,hot,sexy and all dem otha tings - BIG UP TO JAMAICA ONE LOVE

191.

Jc

Thursday, June 7, 2007 /

I have to say that i brought rihanna album yesterday and it was extremely good, i mean every track on their could be a hit, i’ve loved rihanna music since she first came out with that hot pon de replay song which i listen to everyday in my mp3 player. And she has a really good voice expecially that song name last time which shows off her singing ability well, well keep up the good work rihanna, cant wait for your new video for shut up and drive. and plus rihanna u r major hottttt

192.

TeTe

Friday, June 8, 2007 /

@176 well it must have worked because she sure as hell got the attention!

i hate using the word hater but you can truely tell the difference….some people said “i like her now,now i want her first 2 albums..”which mean they werent fans but like her now whereas you have others who “SHE CANT SING,SHE SUCKS,SHE’S TRYING TO BE LIKE BEYONCE OR FEFE DOBSON”get a life,you’re really trying to get your word across that you HATE rihanna. WE GET IT!

193.

soulchild

Friday, June 8, 2007 /

YOU CAN NOT SING!!!!!

CUTE THO, BUT YOU CAN NOT SING YOU SOUND LIKE A CAT.

194.

soulchild

Friday, June 8, 2007 /

OH AND LOOP, THAT WAS A WACK INTERVIEW, THIS SITE IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE WACK BY THE DAY. SERIOUSLY.

195.

soulchild

Friday, June 8, 2007 /

INDUSTRY PUPPET.

196.

Antonio

Friday, June 8, 2007 /

Tianna- You did a great interview, very professional and classy. Rihanna is doin her thang big time. But it did make me a little sad to know that she reads the statements. Some of the statements are ridiculously insulting and cruel for no good reasons. It’s like being able to read every persons mind, sometimes you just don’t want to know what a person may be thinking about you. Rihanna, you’re a much better person than I could ever be, much love.

197.

Shay

Saturday, June 9, 2007 /

“I wish you would stick to your Caribbean influences. I liked when you first hit the scene. Don’t sell out!”

-I wish the same too…

198.

mstrinigirl

Saturday, June 9, 2007 /

Why does everyone insist on hating on Beyonce, on Rihanna’s behalf. I don’t understand why it has to be Rihanna’s copying Beyonce, or Beyonce is coping whoever. Why can’t they just be to talented ladies that deserve the success that they have strived for.

199.

karyne b

Saturday, June 9, 2007 /

the album is hot hot hot. luv it. I’m so proud of you girl. luvin it all.

200.

Queen

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 /

Rihanna i am so happy for you,,,,don’t worry about the romurs am one of your fan and keep on doing what you do best,,,you r so georgeous as long as you keep on doing singing you will always get people on your back,,,,i love all your songs keep it up x and stay beautiful

201.

lisa

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 /

rihanna stoped copying beyonce and started copying aaliyah
the end of her “umbrealla” video is a duplicate of the “try again” video

202.

lisa

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 /

rihanna stoped copying beyonce N copied
AALIYAH
the end of her “umbrella” video is a duplicate of the
end of the “try again ” video by aaliya

203.

HIPHOPMOM

Thursday, June 14, 2007 /

I’m 40 years old. I enjoy hip hop with my children 15 yr. old son and Daugther 7

I just can’t get with the sexy at 19 this image is to much for me. This image portrays a 25 year old or older

Take it down a knoch

Good Luck and God Bless Ri Ri

204.

HotGAbiscuit

Saturday, June 16, 2007 /

#201 Lisa

Tell That To The Director Of Rihanna’s Video

205.

Ya Mom lol

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 /

I think the interview was okay. I mean you asked some alright questions. I can’t lie though I find her really unentertaining on her best dayz. Still u have to give her, her props…she’s still working hard and getting paper:)! so what if she doesn’t like school, yall can’t even lie, it’z days when yall would drag your feet on the way to school;-)
Anywayz big ups to her & u Tianna 4 handling the interview as any mature person would have(without all the drama some like to bring…ex. Wendy William…even tho sometimes its funny)

206.

contessa81

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 /

rhianna acts stupid. jay-z acts stupid, too. he has beyonce and he is acting like is needs to be on p patrol for rhianna. stupid, stupid.

207.

kees

Wednesday, June 20, 2007 /

Rihanna I like you are a wonderful artist and because I’m Caribbean as well I usually am drawn to artists from the Carribbean..Even though i like the new look and musical style..I still would like for you not to make Def Jam turn you into a puppet!!..Be you be Caribbean have a video with a reggae artist or show some dance moves..You are becoming too Americanized..and the truth is you’ll still sell records…because alot of people like that vibe..jus give us somethin like “Pon de Replay” one more pleeeease…But ur still very charming..do ya thing girl!!

208.

Trista

Thursday, June 21, 2007 /

WOW!! I can’t believe you come on here Rihanna!! Well… Hi. I love your album. I got it and I listen to it aaaall the time! I love you so much[like as a singer]. I love your new look and I wanted to cut my hair like yours… maybe I will! I have a site of you so here is the link if you want to see it: http://www.xxrihanna-loverxx.piczo.com.
Trista
PS If you have an email email me at trist13_25@yahoo.com
THANKS

209.

Mz Rae

Sunday, June 24, 2007 /

Girl Rihanna, I do not know you personally but you are one intelligent and beautiful young lady- keep doing what you are doing remember to put God first. Always remember where you come from and that will lead you to where you are doing! Keep your head on and brush the haters off ya shoulder! I love anything curry too-true West Indians! Big up from Mz Rae- Vincy everyday ALL day!!

210.

Tianna

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 /

OH AND LOOP, THAT WAS A WACK INTERVIEW, THIS SITE IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE WACK BY THE DAY. SERIOUSLY.

Funny - 10,000 other people would disagree with you. HA!

211.

TRACY

Sunday, August 5, 2007 /

I THINK RIHANNA SOUNDS LIKE BEYONCE ON THE FIRST 2 ALBUMS AND YES SHE CAN SING SHE HAS HER OWN STYLE HER ROCK MUSIC IS COOL GO AHEAD GET MONEY SOME ARTIST DON’T TRY ROCK SHE DIS HER THANG BUT I WISH SHE COULD STICK TO HER ROOTS OR SING DEEPER HER DEEP VOICE IS FLAWLESS

212.

Levi

Monday, August 6, 2007 /

Big up to Rhianna she west indian and that is all that matters

213.

shaundy

Tuesday, August 7, 2007 /

hey watz up Ri-ri hows tings i jus wanna ask u 1 ques 2 ask r u and chris brown 2gether or do u like 1 another or jus friend’s anyways good luck and continue the good work ur doing ….andbest of luck throughout ur career

214.

uLOVEme

Thursday, August 16, 2007 /

a lot of ppl dont like rihanna anymore. but i still do. she’s impossible to hate. speaking of hate. ‘HATE THAT I LOVE YOU” is my song. i mean she cant sing at all but its a cute song and neyo makes it so much better.

215.

I LOVE CURRYCHICKEN TOO

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 /

Onyl Rihanna will understand this comment because I am writing it in Bajan.

YAOOOH! LEMmA TELLA YA SOMETING. DOAH GA BOUT SAYING DAT YA DOAH LIKE SCHOOL, ESPECIALLY CUMMING FROMA BAJAN, CAUSE WEES ONENA DE MOST EDUCATED PEOPLE ON EARTH AND WE DOAH LIKE HEARING TINGS LIKE DAT GEURL. A LIKE YA MUSIC DOAH, YA LOOK RAY GOOD. DON’T FAGET HOW TO WUK UP, YA ONSTAND? AND DOAH FAGET WEH YA COME FROM. AND DOAH MINE DE HATETA BAJANS, DA JUST JEALOUS, DO YA TING. GEURL I WISH I HAD DE LIFE YOU GOT NOW BOYEE. ONE DAY I GINE BEYA STAR TOO. I WAH DO MOVIES. DOAH LAUGH! ANY HOW, I LOVE YA AND KEEP DOING WAH YA DOING, AWERIGHT DEN! MEKING SPORT MY GIRL IS A STAR. EMAIL MAH WHEN YA GETTA CHANCE YA HERE? GOOD!

216.

AYANA

Saturday, October 6, 2007 /

She’s very fake that I know cause I met her and it was a turn off for me, her attitude stinks, I love her her music though the girl just can’t sing….props to her though she’s doing her thing and she’s surely going places, and I must say def jam must really like this girl I don’t think they spend as much focus and money on any other artist on their label….. all the best and I hope she’s prays alot, cause she sooooooooo gonna need it.

217.

music

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 /

What do you mean ?

218.

tedi

Monday, February 18, 2008 /

i love u so much rihanna u are my idol and u are different u are cool 10x for everything u know u hava so much luck but i wish u more and more over and over again i wish to see u one day but no matter love love and again love for u deffinitely deserve it! bb

219.

tedi

Wednesday, February 20, 2008 /

Happy birthday rihanna best wishes and i want to ask u something .Well me and some friends from bulgarian forum http://rihannabg.super-forum.net write u a letter with a small but beatiful present so if u have time and u want please open it. I hope that u ‘ll like the letter! love

220.

sarah

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 /

hey gurl you are doing good so keep it up and i will always be listenin to your music good or bad because you will never grow old

221.

rebecca

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

WHY R U DATIN CHRIS RINANNA. HE DESERVES BETTER

222.

Leeds-Uk-baby-babbehhh

Sunday, September 21, 2008 /

rihanna is ace. im not a fan of many ppl, usually only like the music & not bothered abt the artist but i think rihanna looks like a nice chik & iv decided shes the sh*t! …oh & id love to steal her wardrobe, hahaha! play onnnnnnnnnnnnn player

223.

Cameran

Thursday, October 2, 2008 /

Rihanna is a gorgeous girl, she really is. But, I hate how she dresses most of the time and she’s a liar, sorry, but she is.

224.

ChimORne'

Thursday, December 18, 2008 /

RIHANNA
DON’T LISTEN 2 ALL THESE WANABE’S WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T SING WHEN U SANG AT THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS I EVEN PRAYED 4 U AND UR SO GOOD I DON’T HAVE 2 PRAY 4 U TO WIN BUT MY COMMENT IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST I DON’T THINK YOU WILL EVEN NOTICE IT BUT ANYWAY NEVER STOP SINGING I WILL MEET U 1 DAY WHEN I GROW UP BECAUSE IM ONLY 13 NOW BUT I WANA OPEN A NATURE RESERVE AND B LIKE STEVE IRWIN BY THE WAY U WERE ON MY B-DAY CAKE MY 13TH B-DAY WEL LOVE YA SISTA NOT LIKE LOVE U LIKE IM INLOVE BUT UGH NEVE MIND CHOW GUDLUCK AND BI! :-D

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