The Mandela Effect strikes again, this time shaking up our memories of a popular dance anthem from the early 2010s. Many remember Rihanna being the voice behind the song that went viral for its catchy hook: “You make me move like a freak.” The reality, however, tells a different story.
The song in question, Mr. Saxobeat, has always been sung by Romanian artist Alexandra Stan, not Rihanna. Its real title isn’t “Move Like a Freak”—it’s Mr. Saxobeat. Released in 2011, the song became a global hit and established Stan as a breakout star in the Europop scene.
Watch and Decide for Yourself
Curious to see what your memory tells you? Watch the official music video for Mr. Saxobeat and experience Alexandra Stan performing the song that has sparked so much debate. As you watch, ask yourself—does Rihanna singing this track feel like a distant memory to you?
To further support this memory and simplify the search, we used a YouTube comment finder tool to locate all comments mentioning “Rihanna” under the official Mr. Saxobeat music video. The results are fascinating—an overwhelming number of people express their belief that Rihanna sang this song.
These comments reveal just how widespread this memory is, sparking further intrigue about this Mandela Effect. Check them out for yourself and see the shared disbelief! Read them HERE.
Still Not Convinced?
Don’t believe us? Try searching “Rihanna Move Like a Freak” on YouTube. The top results will still lead you to Mr. Saxobeat by Alexandra Stan. This persistent connection between Rihanna and the song, even in search engine algorithms, adds another layer of mystery to the Mandela Effect.
Over on X, you can try searching for “Rihanna move like a freak” and see how many people remember this song as a Rihanna track. Searching with variations of keywords might uncover even more evidence of this widespread memory. Here are just a few posts we found:
Our Take at MandelaEffects.net
We at MandelaEffects.net are just as shocked as you might be. We clearly recall this being a Rihanna song, and many of us would have bet on it before discovering otherwise. This revelation feels like a twist out of nowhere, and it’s something we felt compelled to document as soon as possible.
We’ve added this Mandela Effect to our growing list of Rihanna-related Mandela Effects. Curious about other surprising memories involving Rihanna? Check out the full list HERE!
Could this be another collective misremembering? Or is it residue of something stranger, a glimpse into an alternate timeline where Rihanna did sing the track?
As with all Mandela Effects, we leave the conclusions up to you. One thing’s for certain: this is a conversation worth having.
What do you remember? Was this song always Alexandra Stan’s, or do you recall Rihanna singing it too? Let us know in the comments, and help us keep the conversation alive!
