Celebrity
The superstars tell Bustle about their new One Of Me song and dealing with haters.
Lil Nas Xjust stole Elton Johns look and theRocket Manreturned the favor.
Meanwhile, John saw the comedy in their switcheroo.
I just thought that would be a killer idea, the five-time Grammy winner tells Bustle.
We were laughing so hard when we saw each other because its just a brilliant gag.
The two had a blast on set, with John saying they got along like a house on fire.
I wasnotprepared for him to say that and it was hilarious.
Kristi Noemwent after the rapper for selling the infamous Satan Sneakersonline.
Youve got a pandemic on your hands.
Youve got a whole state of people to look after.
He uses his words wisely.
And hes very, very courageous.
We need more people like that in the LGBTQ community.
I took to him like a bee to honey.
I just thought this is someone I love already.
[Elton is] just someone thats always been in the cultural zeitgeist, he says.
… Hes not just a rapper, he sings really well too.
Hes got a really brilliant visual brain, and his songs tell stories.
I mean, its Elton John.
If I was able to get Elton on any song, I had to go for it obviously.
Luckily, it wasnt as hard to secure John as Lil Nas initially thought.
I would have played Mary Had a Little Lamb if he was singing it, John says.
In a brilliant way, hes putting down the people that put him down.
I admire what he stands for so much.
I would have jumped to playing on anything, but he doesnt just make anything records.
He makes very intelligent records with intention and lyrics with a meaning.
I guess I dont really care for the feedback, he explains.
Some people are like, Oh my God, thats genius.
And some people are like, Hes terrible and the worst person of all time.
But I feel like it doesnt really matter.
Im having a great time.
[Chinese food is] not something I can make at home, he admits.
But one thing that hasnt been settled is their fries-with-mayo debate.
Spoiler alert: No one may win this.
This article was originally published onSep.
