Roomies, R&B singer Jon B has shared his reaction to Chloe Bailey and Gunna‘s 2022 single, ‘You & Me.’ The song samples B’s hit single, ‘They Don’t Know,’ which was released in 1997.
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Jon B Speaks On Chloe Bailey & Gunna’s ‘You & Me’ Single
On Wednesday, July 31, the “Can We Talk RNB” podcast released a 5-minute clip from an interview with the singer via YouTube. In the clip, B and the host spoke about his 1997 single still having them in a “chokehold.”
As the conversation continued, B compared his hit single, which featured repetitive guitar chords, to a recently released single from Robin Thicke, which he said utilizes similar chords.
B remarked that he loves Thicke’s song despite the noticeable similarity. However, he also noted that ‘They Don’t Know’ gets sampled frequently. From there, he went on to reference Bailey and Gunna’s ‘You & Me.’
“They put that ratchet record out that I couldn’t stand, and I wish they never did,” B explained.
At that point, B alleged that Gunna and Chloe Bailey “never” received his approval to sample the record. Therefore, he plans to speak to Gunna about his and Bailey’s song.
Ultimately, the singer explained that he knows their sampling of his record is them paying homage. However, he believes that he’s “earned” his own lane.
“But at the same time, my lane is my lane, and my area is my area, and I earned that. Just like if you made a hit in your area… I’m not just gonna come into your area and take your joint and make it mine and then not pay you.”
B seemingly explained he’s been “humble” amid his time in the industry. However, he could behave like Katt Williams and call other artists out for the alleged missteps they made by him.
Social Media Reacts To The Singer’s Strong Stance
Social media users reacted to Jon B’s strong stance in The Shade Room’s comment section.
Instagram user @soambitiousty wrote, “He’s allowed to have his opinion, it’s his song.”
While Instagram user @yejisadiku added, “We didn’t like it either, Jon 😂”
Instagram user @miss_photogynic wrote, “Some classics should never be touched!”
While Instagram user @danielfunnyashell added, “im sideeyeing that ratchet word cause wym by that”
Instagram user @___babyrondo wrote, “I ain’t going lie i never even heard gunna and Bailey version”
While Instagram user @jaysip added, “I Stan with Mr. B. And might I add, he is still fine af😍”
Instagram user @sassy_blvd wrote, “He said, ‘I ain’t like what you did… but I’m still gonna holla about you cutting me my check regardless!’ 😂”
While Instagram user @nectoriouspapi added, “Jon B taking shots at everyone today 😂😂”
Instagram user @adebukola_xoxo wrote, “Him choosing “ratchet” as an adjective is a very interesting choice. 🤣😂😂”
While Instagram user @repostwhiz added, “Jon is entitled to his opinion. That song is his baby.
But i can’t act like Gunna & Chloe made a sack song either. Wasn’t a classic. But it was 🔥
….and I’m a tough music critic”
Instagram user @yassminnc wrote, “So now everyone did not like it 😂 I guess but it went double platinum in my car”
Another Artist Went Viral After Speaking On A Rendition Of Their Song
As The Shade Room previously reported, Khia went viral in early 2023 after she reacted to Saweetie sampling her 2001 hit song, ‘My Neck, My Back.’
To note, Saweetie sampled the record on her song, ‘ICY GRL.’ In response, Khia called Saweetie’s rendition her “least favorite” yet.
Additionally, she shared her thoughts on the record while speaking on the City Girls’ sample of ‘My Neck, My Back.’
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