Chris Brown Clears Up "Robitussin" Confusion On "Under The Influence"

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Are you hearing "Robitussin" or "rubbing, touchin'"?

Another lyric is being discussed online and Chris Brown is setting the record straight. In 2019, Brown delivered his acclaimed album Indigo, along with its extended version. The latter hosted "Under The Influence," a sultry track that soon became a fan favorite. Just three weeks ago, Breezy delivered the visual to the single, and it caused fans to revisit the song's lyrics.

On the track, Brown compares being intoxicated to a sexual experience. It was long thought that he said: "F*ckin' Robitussin / I don't know why this sh*t got me lazy right now, yeah / Can't do Percocets or Molly (Molly) / I'm turnin' one, tryna live it up here right, right, right."

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The "Robitussin" mention was the widely accepted lyric, but recently, fans claimed it was incorrect. Several people took to the internet to contest that the read bar is, "F*ckin', rubbin', touchin'."

Social media flew into a frenzy as Brown found himself a trending topic—albeit this time, nothing controversial. Fans expressed their surprise at the lyric being different than they believed, but Brown was quick to return to clear the air.

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"They been messing up lyrics lately on these music platforms," he wrote on his Instagram Story. "YALL BEEN HAVING A FIELD DAY WITH UNDER THE INFLUECE... ITS: f*cking ROBITUSSIN. And it's : YOUR BODY LIGHT WEIGHT SPEAKS TO ME [crying laughing emojis]."

The veteran singer's sleeper hit has earned him yet another wave of success. Despite the scandals he has endured throughout his career, Brown's reputation is unshaken. His peers, including Usher, declare him a "legend" who deserves his flowers for his contribution to music culture.

Watch the visual for "Under The Influence" 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.