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Caroline Young

Selena Gomez Personally Addressed Rumors Saying Her New Song Is About Ex The Weeknd, And I'm Loving The Direct Honesty

Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building and The Weekend in The Idol

Selena Gomez has been absolutely killing it lately. She currently stars as a member of the Season 3 cast of Only Murders in The Building, which has proven to be a hit for Hulu. She’s also dominating the makeup industry with Rare Beauty and recently put out a new song, “Single Soon,” which is a late-summer bop. The new song is getting a lot of buzz, considering its lyrics lay out the singer’s desire to be single after being in a relationship. The song has since been rumored to be about her high-profile relationship with The Weeknd, but Gomez just set the record straight -- and I appreciate the direct honesty.

It was probably a given that after the former Disney Channel star’s song conveyed her desire to have more fun as a single woman, rumors would swirl about her previous relationships serving as inspiration for the lyrics. A number of sources stirred the pot when it came to the speculation, with many naming the Idol star as being a possible influence for the track. The singer put an end to the chatter by responding to HollywoodLife’s Instagram post that suggested “Single Soon” was about The Weeknd. She simply said:

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