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On Sunday (Oct. 20), Teyana Taylor penned a heartfelt word to Dionne Warwick following the legend’s induction to the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame over the weekend.
“What the world wants now could be love, candy love,” Taylor wrote in a nod to the 83-year-old singer’s “What the World Wants Now (Is Love),” which initially appeared on 1966’s Right here The place There Is Love. She continued, “However what I believe it actually wants is extra Ms. Dionne Warwick.”
On Saturday (Oct. 19), Taylor offered Warwick with the consideration whereas sporting a inexperienced gown paying homage to the musician’s iconic “Stroll on By” dwell efficiency.
“I really like you a lot, and I really feel so blessed to not solely get to associate with you to deliver your story to the large display however to additionally honor and welcome you into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame!” Taylor added.
The “Gonna Love Me” artist is predicted to play Warwick in an upcoming biopic, which has no launch date on the time of reporting. “[Taylor is] a triple menace. She sings, she dances [and] she’s an actress. I’ve seen her movies, and I bought to know her, and as I bought to know her, I discovered that she was doing all of the analysis that she might discover on me. I additionally discovered that she is aware of extra about me than I do know myself,” the New Jersey native instructed AP Information.
“I believe she’s going to be the one, and I personally selected her primarily based on a few pictures that my son discovered,” she continued. “[It was] considered one of her and considered one of me and we had them interposed collectively. I can’t consider anyone else that might ever do it.”
In 2023, Taylor lent her vocals to “Nearer To God” from Diddy’s The Love Album: Off The Grid. Later that 12 months, the songstress united with Meek Mill and Rick Ross for “Above The Legislation.” As for 2024, she appeared on Massive Sean’s “Million Items” alongside DJ Premier and Larry June in late August.