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Do You Know The Inspiration For These Famous Songs?

The two worked on [several projects](http://www.popmatters.com/post/172387-famous-people/) together.

It's about hip-hop artist Nas!

"Me and Mr. Jones" by Amy Winehouse

[Obvi.](http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2011/12/22/justin-timberlake-britney-spears-cry-me-a-river_n_1164520.html)

It's about Queen Brit!

"Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake

Courtney called Gwen [a cheerleader](http://nymag.com/thecut/2013/01/courtney-love-revives-feud-with-gwen-stefani.html), so Gwen wrote a song about it.

It's about Courtney Love!

"Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani

[Eminem insisted](http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mariah-carey-fires-back-at-eminem-in-new-single-obsessed-20090616) that he and Mariah dated, so she decided to fire shots with "Obsessed."

It's about Eminem!

"Obsessed" by Mariah Carey

If Jake didn't get the clue before, he probably did [after this song.](http://www.vulture.com/2012/10/who-is-each-song-on-taylor-swifts-album-about.html)

It's about Jake!

"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift

[Amber = Inspiration](http://www.capitalxtra.com/xplore/lists/amber-rose-facts/kanye-heartless-about/)

It's about Amber Rose!

"Runaway" by Kanye West

The song was written about the two former Destiny's Child members, and they [weren't too happy about it](http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/76633/ex-destinys-child-members-sue-over-survivor).

It's about LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson!

"Survivor" by Destiny's Child

Adele wrote this song to [her former self](http://mic.com/articles/127285/meaning-of-adeles-hello#.J3xb6YZqK), and thank the gods she did.

It's about herself!

"Hello" by Adele

You aren't totally connected to the background of songs, but you do love singing. So keep singing, do your research, and you'll be a diva in no time.

Song Novice

You know your music, and you aren't afraid to use it.

Song Master

Everyone else needs to bow down, because no one is worthy of all the music knowledge you have!

Song Diva

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