'R.I.P.' was recorded by Rita Ora but written for Rihanna.
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22 Songs You Won't Believe Were Originally Written For Other People

3. 'R.I.P.' was recorded by Rita Ora but written for Rihanna.
Rita Ora's breakthrough hit 'R.I.P.' was actually written by Drake and intended for Rihanna. However after Rih Rih passed on the track, Rita Ora took it and made a hit alongside Tinie Tempah. Picture: Splash/Getty