AceShowbiz - On the July 31 episode of the "Can We Talk R&B?" podcast, Jon B expressed his dissatisfaction with Chloe Bailey and Gunna's use of his 1997 classic "They Don't Know" on their 2022 single "You & Me." "They put that ratchet record out that I couldn't stand, and I wish they never did," Jon B bluntly stated.

The singer-songwriter further alleged that the sample was used without his permission. "They actually never got my rights to do that record, either, so, Gunna, we gotta holler about that… That's some business s**t we got to handle."

Despite his disapproval of the specific sample, Jon B acknowledged that the use of his music in general is a compliment. "That's a [producers and co-songwriters] Tim & Bob compliment, that's a me compliment," he said.

However, he emphasized that his contributions deserve respect. "My lane is my lane, and my area is my area, and I earned that. If you made a hit in your area, you do your song whatever it is, I'm not going to just come into your area, take your joint and make it mine and then not pay you or whatever."

Chloe Bailey and Gunna have not yet publicly responded to Jon B's comments. The pair had paid homage to "They Don't Know" in their music video for "You & Me", referencing the iconic payphone scene from Jon B's original video.

Jon B's comments have sparked debate on social media, with some criticizing his use of the term "ratchet" and his alleged insinuation of racial bias. Others have expressed support for his position on unauthorized sampling.