# @complexnews on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=iLtpBuGbCOg
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71124450-complexnews-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-28T21:25:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Waterdale Complex (@ComplexNews) — https://gondola.cc/ComplexNews

## Caption

Grammy-nominated global superstar Ayra Starr joins Complex News' Jillian Superstar to break down her album, 'Starrgirl'. She opens up about collaborating with Zayn Malik, writing One Direction fan fiction on Wattpad, her childhood crushes, and sliding into DMs for collaborations. Plus, Ayra shares her thoughts on dealing with internet noise, her top Disney Channel icons, her love for 'The Originals,' making her feature film debut alongside Viola Davis and Idris Elba, and settles the ultimate Jollof Rice debate!

00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Starrgirl Album Title & Concept
03:06 - One Direction Fan Fiction & Working with Zayn Malik
05:26 - Sliding into DMs for Music
06:37 - "Rush" Grammy Nomination & Private Career Milestones
07:29 - Writing Heartbreak Songs vs. Writing Love Songs
08:45 - Ayra Starr’s Ideal First Date
10:54 - Being Misunderstood & Dealing with Internet Hate
12:56 - Mount Rushmore of Disney Channel Shows & Stars
15:05 - Her Acting Debut
17:35 - F***, Marry, Kill: Nigerian, Ghanaian, & Senegalese Jollof Rice
18:35 - Upcoming Deluxe Album

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| burkevisuals | @burkevisuals | https://gondola.cc/burkevisuals | Camera Operator |

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