Recently, a viral video from New York Fashion Week showed Rihanna entering the Alaïa runway show to take her front-row seat. The “Umbrella” singer was stunning in a crystal-covered mesh gown designed by Alaïa, capturing everyone’s attention as she made her way to her seat. However, what caught the most attention was the apparent snub towards her former friend Naomi Campbell.
As Rihanna greeted former British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, she seemed to completely ignore Campbell, who was also seated in the front row next to stylist Law Roach. Many fans noticed how Campbell appeared to be watching Rihanna’s grand entrance, only to be ignored by the singer. This led to various speculations and comments on social media about the relationship between the two.
Despite being photographed together and even sharing dinners in the past, fans have been speculating that Rihanna and Campbell’s friendship took a turn for the worse when Rihanna started dating billionaire Hassan Jameel in 2017. Prior to that, Campbell and Jameel had been seen together at the British Summer Time Festival in London. The timing of Rihanna’s relationship with Jameel and the subsequent unfollowing of each other on Instagram led to rumors of a feud between the two.
During her appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” in October 2021, Campbell was asked about the alleged drama between her and Rihanna. Despite the speculations and social media buzz, Campbell tried to downplay any tension between them by stating, “Everything’s fine. Of course, it’s fine,” to host Andy Cohen.
The dynamics of celebrity friendships and relationships are often scrutinized by the public and media. In the case of Rihanna and Naomi Campbell, what may have started as a friendship or acquaintance seemed to have hit a rough patch, as observed by fans and followers. While the true nature of their current relationship remains uncertain, their social media behavior and public interactions have sparked speculation and fueled rumors of a feud. Only time will tell if these alleged tensions between two iconic figures in the entertainment industry will be resolved or continue to linger in the public eye.