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RAYE Addresses Trolling, Finds Strength in Self-Love

1/22/2026

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  • RAYE says she faces intense online trolling over comparisons to Amy Winehouse and calls the abuse nasty and evil.
  • In an ELLE interview, she notes similarities in musical influences but says she does not imitate Winehouse.
  • She believes the hostility comes from a similar place of negativity that affected Winehouse.
  • The album will explore these themes and aims to provide comfort and healing through self-love, with a tour planned.