Rolling Stone caught up with Adele when she was in town to film an episode of VH1 Unplugged earlier this month, days after her sophomore album, 21, topped the charts in eight countries. Watch the interview above to get a sneak peek at Adele's upcoming U.S. tour and find out what it was like for Adele to work with Rick Rubin, the meaning behind her hit single "Rolling in the Deep" and what would happen if she made a hip-hop record.

• Listen: Adele's 21
• Read the Rolling Stone review of 21