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Ingrid and Bey actually have a little history. Ingrid told ELLE that she grew up one street over from the “Formation” singer in Houston, Texas. Her mother was also good friends with Tina Knowles. Ingrid added, “Our relationship is very personal but I never expected anything from it.”
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Ingrid is currently working on an album, but you can get a taste of her sound with “Flex“, a song featuring Sevyn Streeter and a very chill vibe. The lyrics are kind of explicit, though, so maybe turn the volume down a little if you’re in the office.
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