Jhonni Blaze Explains Infamous Drake Scandal Once Again: "It Wasn't Cool"

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Years ago, the singer shared alleged intimate bedroom antics involving the rapper, but she's apologized and calls it all "lies."

She's repeatedly apologized about her infamous online scandal with Drake, but Jhonni Blaze doesn't grow tired of talking about the maturation she's endured since that time. The singer, model, and Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta star is known for her hot-headed antics that have, in the past, burned a few bridges. There was the time she reportedly posted Rich Dollaz's phone number on social media and her yelling match with Deb Antney was played out for a global audience on reality television. However, it was her comments about Drake that gave the public pause after detailed alleged bedroom behaviors involving the OVO mogul became a hot topic.

Jhonni would later apologize for her remarks and stated that she wasn't telling the truth, but she still can't avoid being asked about the controversy. In a recent interview, she once again offered up an explanation about why she decided to target Drizzy. "I never really had a—I've been having big platforms and people ask me this and you are one of them. Imma just keep it real," said Jhonni. "I was one of those girls that really thought it was cool to...this is my thing. Y'all remember like, the Kat Stacks and stuff like that. 'Oh, it's good to air out people.' I was never one of the girls that used to be in the bed and take the guy's—I wasn't them. I was just the girl who had a temper."

"I just did stuff to embarrass somebody for attention," she admitted. "It's so embarrassing to say it, but I used to be like that. 'Cause now I'd never do that, but back then I wanted attention. I thought it was cool. He said something I ain't like, and instead of keeping it private, I went off. I thought that was so cool to do."

Jhonni then chastised herself because she recognized that as an artist, she's fumbling her own bag because the very people that she was exposing could have been future collaborators. "I just thought, let's just make up a bunch of lies and just post stuff about him and just be mean and be a girl in our feelings," she added. "It wasn't cool. And I've apologized many times... The good thing is, I'm not blocked no more."

"I was being young and extra." Check out her clip below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.