Although she’s one of the genre’s biggest names, Summer Walker claims she’s not a fan of contemporary R&B.
Speaking with Complex’s Jordan Rose at the 2025 MTV VMAs on Sunday night (September 7), Walker shared her thoughts on her issues in R&B.
“I don’t like it,” Walker explained. “Well, it’s no shade–I’m just an old school girl.”
Walker went on to say that she’s a fan of the classic R&B that she grew up on.:
“So, I really love just like all the SWVs, and the XSCAPE and the Brandy, she said. “I just love old school R&B.”
Walker also gave some advice to women who are up-and-coming songwriters.
“Write about a trifling n***a, and have a smart pen,” she said.
Along with her admission about current R&B, many were stunned by Walkers date at the VMA’s who happened to be an unidentified older white man. At the event, they shared kisses and fed each other cotton candy on the red carpet, seemingly having the time of their lives, according to HotNewHipHop.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, she revealed their relationship status.
“This is my special friend,” Summer said.
“How special?” she responded: “Mind y’all business.”