Camila Cabello and Jimmy Butler, two individuals from very different worlds, recently came together on the basketball court for an unexpected collaboration. In a video for her Complex cover story, the 27-year-old singer and the 34-year-old NBA star engaged in a friendly game of HORSE, all while getting to know each other through a series of questions.
While Cabello may not be known for her basketball skills, she has established herself as a hitmaker with songs like “Havana” and “Señorita.” Her upcoming album, C, XOXO, set to be released on June 28, showcases a new side of Cabello as it is the first project where she has not worked with any outside co-writers, except for collaborations with Drake on tracks like “Hot Uptown” and “Uuugly.”
When Butler asked Cabello about the inspiration behind her new era and reinvention, she replied with a sense of curiosity, boldness, and a willingness to take risks. She shared that the first single from her album, “I Luv It,” featuring Playboi Carti, represents a new vibe that she had never explored before. Cabello also emphasized her return to the craft of songwriting and the creative autonomy she experienced by not relying on any external co-writers.
Overall, the collaboration between Camila Cabello and Jimmy Butler not only showcased their skills on and off the court but also highlighted the artistic growth and independence that Cabello has embraced in her new music era.