The internet is going crazy after Rihanna, the global music and fashion icon, finally broke her silence about her estranged relationship with Kendall Jenner, the Kardashian-Jenner model. And what fans can’t believe is the shocking reason behind this “dislike”!

Where did it all start?
Speculation about the “dislike” between Rihanna and Kendall Jenner has been around for years, as Kendall has repeatedly shown herself to be a huge fan of Rihanna, but the Barbados-born singer has kept her distance. From avoiding fashion events to never interacting with Kendall on social media, fans have repeatedly asked: Is Riri intentionally ignoring Kendall?

And now, Rihanna has OFFICIALLY spoken out
In a recent interview, Rihanna did not hesitate when asked why she did not “fit the vibe” with Kendall. She said:

“I don’t hate anyone, but I can always feel a person’s energy. There are people who come into a room and make the atmosphere lighter and more comfortable. With other people, I feel fake, and I choose not to let that appear in my life.”

Although she didn’t directly name Kendall, everyone understood that she was talking about Kendall – especially when the story was set in the context of asking about stars of the same generation.

The real reason Rihanna avoided Kendall?
A source close to Rihanna revealed that she was once unhappy when Kendall openly “crush” her ex-boyfriend – rapper A$AP Rocky – while the two were still ambiguous about their relationship. There were even rumors that Kendall “overdid it” at a fashion show that Rihanna was the main producer, making Riri feel that Kendall was just taking advantage of the events to “gain fame”.

“Rihanna is very principled and extremely honest. Once you make her feel disrespected, you almost don’t get a second chance,” the source revealed.

How did the fans react?

Immediately after the interview went viral, social media was abuzz. The hashtag #RihannaSaidIt flooded Twitter and TikTok. Rihanna’s fans applauded her “Riri-like” candor, while Kendall’s fans tried to defend their idol:

“Rihanna didn’t say anyone’s name, don’t be so quick to make assumptions!”

“If Kendall did something wrong, she should apologize, but that doesn’t mean she deserves to be criticized like that.”

“Riri is right that the energy doesn’t match! Anyone who has worked in the industry can clearly feel that.”

The drama has no end?
Although it wasn’t a public war of words, it was clearly a strong message from Rihanna: Showbiz isn’t without its spotlights, but for Riri, sincerity is still the most important thing.

And now fans are “holding their breath” to see if Kendall Jenner has any response, or if the story will continue to be lost in cold stares behind the scenes of fashion…