Whoever said the best art comes from a broken heart must’ve known that The Weeknd was going to drop his new EP My Dear Melancholy and really spill the tea on his super private love life. Folks believe that Abel’s new body of work is all about his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez.
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The Toronto Native hasn’t confirmed whether or not Melancholy is about his former boo, but we know good break up music when we hear it. Abel isn’t the only one who expressed his tarnished or complicated love through song.
Amy Winehouse – “Me & Mr. Jones”
About Nas
In the song, Amy, who shares the same birthday as Nas, sang “Side from Sammy you’re my best black Jew … / Mr. Destiny 9 and 14 / Nobody stands in between me and my man / ‘Cause it’s Me and Mr. Jones.”
His daughter’s name is Destiny FYI. Nas once told XXL that about the track, “I don’t really remember if Salaam, who was really close to her, introduced us, if he told me about it or not. I don’t remember right now. But, I heard a lot about it before I even heard the song.”
Hit the flip for more artists who’ve written songs about their significant other — or secret lover.
Ciara- “I Bet”, “Body Party”
About Future
Remember when Future and Ciara were a thing? Even though they didn’t work out, they got a beautiful baby and some great music out of their short union.
Justin Timberlake – “Cry Me A River”
About Britney Spears
John Legend – “All Of Me”
About Chrissy Teigen
Rihanna Ft. Chris Brown – “Birthday Cake”
About the Bad Gal and the Bad Boy’s sexual/tumultuous relationship
Beyonce ft. Jay-Z- “Crazy In Love”, “Drunk In Love”, “Bonnie & Clyde” & More
You already know.
Lenny Kravitz – “It Ain’t Over Til’ It’s Over”
The classic 90’s track is reportedly about Lenny trying to hold on to his relationship to Lisa Bonet amid their divorce.
Nas – “Bye Baby”
Nas was the most candid he’s ever been when he opened up about his divorce to Kelis for the first time on the track.
