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Luann embarrassed by 'Hood vs. Block' J.Lo lyric gaffe
11 Aug
Summary
- Luann de Lesseps misquoted Jennifer Lopez's song lyrics.
- She confused the phrase 'From the Block' with 'from the 'hood.'
- The reality star expressed embarrassment and apologized to J.Lo.
Luann de Lesseps, a former star of The Real Housewives of New York City, recently revealed her embarrassment over misquoting Jennifer Lopez's 2002 hit song, "Jenny From the Block." During an episode of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, de Lesseps confused the song's iconic lyric.
In a confessional segment, while discussing her own identity, de Lesseps asked if J.Lo was "from the 'hood?" A producer quickly corrected her, noting the lyric is "From the Block."
De Lesseps later admitted to Entertainment Weekly that she had forgotten the correct lyrics, despite living in Europe during the song's popular years. She expressed hope that J.Lo was not upset, emphasizing her admiration for the singer. The song "Jenny From the Block" was a significant hit for Lopez, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
