Everyone knows that Rihanna is the Savage Queen of the century—if she doesn’t mess with you, she just doesn’t mess with you. And Kendall Jenner? Well, she’s no exception. Over the years, rumors have swirled about why Rihanna has such a strong dislike for Kendall, but now the truth is finally coming out, and it’s every bit as petty as you’d expect.
Before Rihanna became a billionaire business mogul with her Fenty brand and a mother with ASAP Rocky, she was in her “villain era.” Back then, she was known for her fiery clapbacks and feuds on social media, including with stars like Teyana Taylor, Ciara, TLC, Jhené Aiko, and even Joan Rivers. But one of her most memorable spats was with Kendall Jenner.
The tension between Rihanna and Kendall began in 2012 when Kendall tweeted, “If Rihanna doesn’t perform Complicated tomorrow, I’m gonna be very upset.” While some fans thought Kendall was just an excited fan, others saw it as shade. Rihanna didn’t leave them guessing for long. She replied, “Well, don’t come,” making it clear she wasn’t here for Kendall’s comments.
Fast forward to 2015, and the drama escalated. Rihanna was set to perform at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, a major platform to promote her upcoming album Anti. But she abruptly pulled out of the show, and Ellie Goulding replaced her. The rumored reason? Rihanna found out Kendall would be there and that her close friend, model Jourdan Dunn, had been dropped from the show to make room for Kendall. Jourdan even tweeted (and quickly deleted) her feelings, saying, “Feeling so much better about not doing BS… sorry I mean VS now that Rihanna isn’t doing it also,” with a laughing emoji.
Sources later confirmed that Rihanna’s decision had nothing to do with her album but everything to do with her loyalty to Jourdan. She didn’t want to support a show that sidelined her friend for Kendall, who allegedly didn’t even have to audition for her spot. Fans praised Rihanna for standing up for her friend and being a “girl’s girl.”
But the drama didn’t end there. Kendall’s comments about not wanting to do 30 shows a season, unlike other models who had to work much harder, sparked backlash. Critics accused her of being insensitive and disrespectful. The situation intensified when Kendall was named the highest-paid model of the year, a title many believed should have gone to more deserving models like Adriana Lima or Naomi Campbell.
Rihanna’s disdain for Kendall became even more apparent when Kendall received the Fashion Icon of the Decade award. Many felt Rihanna, known for her bold fashion choices and dubbed the queen of the Met Gala, was more deserving. At an event, Rihanna reportedly threw shade at Kendall, commenting on how she wouldn’t want to be a “stick figure,” then laughing and walking away.
The tension was palpable at New York Fashion Week, where Rihanna was seen making a face as Kendall walked the runway. Fans speculated about the cause of Rihanna’s animosity, with many believing it stemmed from Kendall’s past relationship with ASAP Rocky in 2016. The two were seen together at various events, sparking rumors that Rihanna’s dislike might also be due to jealousy or bad blood.
Ultimately, sources close to Rihanna revealed that her issues with Kendall are multifaceted. It’s not just about Kendall dating ASAP Rocky, but also about Kendall’s perceived entitlement and lack of empathy for others in the industry.
Fans have strong opinions on the matter. One commented, “We need more people like Rihanna who don’t care about who people think they are and just speak with no BS. It’s about time the Kardashians and Jenners go down and pay for all the bad that they’ve done to others on their way up. Rihanna is where she is due to her undeniable hard work and talent, and no matter how much the Jenner and Kardashian sisters try, they will never be able to compare themselves to Rihanna.”
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